2026 Edition pressed on Lone Wolf Cornetto Wax
Exclusive Light in the Attic Variant
Remastered with expanded gatefold jacket
Released to the grindhouse film circuit in 1980, Shogun Assassin is a martial arts East-meets-West culture mashup. Composed by Mark Lindsay (former lead singer of Paul Revere and the Raiders) and W. Michael Lewis (of L.A. disco pioneers Rinder & Lewis), the soundtrack features eastern melodies chiming out of futuristic synths and disco bass lines introduced by a child’s ominous voiceover. The film’s legendary cult status was solidified by GZA’s extensive use of snippets from the film on 1995’s classic album Liquid Swords (produced by RZA). Highly recommended for soundtrack buffs, Wu-Tang lovers, and Tarantino aficionados (who may recall Shogun’s homage in Kill Bill Vol. 2).
Artist Bio
The Wonderland Philharmonic was the name used by W. Michael Lewis (of LA disco pioneers Rinder & Lewis) and Mark Lindsay, a man well known as the frontman of hit 1960s beat group Paul Revere & The Raiders, to record the classic soundtrack for “Shogun Assassin.” The soundtrack blends eastern melodies chiming out of futuristic synths, electronic beats, and bouncing disco bass lines introduced by a child’s ominous voiceover.
Label: Cinewax – CINE 804-1-1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Red & White [Cornetto]
Country: US
Released: Jan 2026
Genre: Stage & Screen
Style: Soundtrack
A1 - The Legend Of Lone Wolf - 5:12
A2 - Daigoro's Theme - 3:08
A3 - Assassin With Son - 4:35
A4 - The Ninja - 4:55
B1 - Voyagers - 3:15
B2 - Crimson Sky - 4:58
B3 - Eyes Of A Demon - 2:16
B4 - Dune - 3:47
B5 - Lone Wolf's Theme - 4:19
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – S. Cargo Productions, Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Snailworx
Copyright © – Cinewax
Copyright © – Light In The Attic Records & Distribution, LLC
Copyright © – Baby-Cart Music
Recorded At – Icon Studios, Hollywood
Mixed At – Icon Studios, Hollywood
Designed At – Chunklet Graphic Control
Remastered At – John Baldwin Mastering
Mastered At – Golden Mastering
Plated At – Rainbo Records – S-94032
Published By – Baby-Cart Music
Published By – Fire In The Middle
Published By – Equinox Music
Composed By – Mark Lindsay (tracks: A1 to A3, B1 to B5), Robert Houston (5) (tracks: A4), W. Michael Lewis (tracks: A1 to A3, B1 to B5)
Coordinator [Musical] – Michael Maiello
Design – Darryl Norsen, David Weisman
Engineer [First] – Paul McKenna
Engineer [Second] – Richard Gibbins
Executive-Producer – Josh Wright, Matt Sullivan (4)
Graphics [Photos/Archival Material Courtesy Of] – S. Cargo Productions, Inc.
Illustration [Front Cover] – Jim Evans (5)
Mastered By – JG*
Music Consultant [Technical] – Ed Romana
Producer – Mark Lindsay
Production Manager [Project - Assistant] – Lydia Hyslop (2)
Production Manager [Project] – Patrick McCarthy
Programmed By [Synthesizer] – W. Michael Lewis
Reissue Producer [Rerelease] – Lydia Hyslop (2), Matt Sullivan (4)
Soloist – Lainie Cook, Mark Lindsay, Marc Singer*, Robert Houston (5), W. Michael Lewis
Voice [Of Daigoro] – Gibran Evans