Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Gatefold Vinyl LP | 1978 | US First Pressing | PRC Pressing | Elektra 5E-503
A fantastic 1978 US first pressing of the soundtrack to Clint Eastwood's hugely popular action-comedy Every Which Way But Loose.
Released on Elektra Records, catalogue 5E-503, this original soundtrack LP features a superb collection of country, country-rock and Southern-influenced music, perfectly capturing the laid-back atmosphere and personality of the film.
This particular copy is a PRC pressing and comes in the original gatefold sleeve, making it an especially attractive version for collectors of vintage American soundtrack vinyl.
Released in 1978 and starring Clint Eastwood, Every Which Way But Loose became one of Eastwood's biggest commercial successes.
Eastwood plays Philo Beddoe, a tough but easy-going bare-knuckle fighter travelling through the American West with his orangutan companion Clyde.
The film's combination of action, comedy, country music and colourful characters made it a huge late-1970s hit and eventually spawned the sequel Any Which Way You Can.
The soundtrack is packed with authentic country and country-rock performances, giving the album a distinctive late-70s American feel.
One of the major highlights is Eddie Rabbitt's “Every Which Way But Loose,” the film's memorable title song.
The soundtrack also features music associated with Charlie Rich, Mel Tillis, Hank Thompson, Ray Charles and others, creating an excellent mixture of country, western and crossover sounds.
Every Which Way But Loose is one of the most recognisable Clint Eastwood films of the late 1970s, and its soundtrack is an important part of the movie's identity.
The music perfectly captures the film's American road-trip atmosphere, country bars, truck stops and rough-and-ready Southern lifestyle, making this much more than simply a collection of songs from a movie.
The combination of the original 1978 US pressing, PRC manufacture and gatefold presentation makes this a particularly appealing copy for collectors who appreciate original-period soundtrack releases.
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A superb 1978 US first pressing of one of Clint Eastwood's most popular films, complete with the original Elektra gatefold presentation and PRC pressing.
A fantastic addition to any collection of Clint Eastwood memorabilia, classic American soundtracks, country music, 1970s vinyl or original US pressings.