Alien – Complete Motion Picture Soundtrack 4XLP

The packaging is gorgeous and the expanded score finally gives us the full atmospheric dread of Goldsmith's work, not just the album cuts. Spinning the alternate takes disc feels like uncovering lost audio artifacts from the Nostromo itself.

The wide-grooved 180-gram vinyl discs have zero surface noise, and the fourth LP filled with alternate takes is a treasure. I've been listening to the original 1979 album side-by-side with the expanded score, and the difference in depth is startling.

The 4XLP box set is beautifully constructed, with each disc housed in its own sleeve that feels sturdy. I was particularly impressed by the inclusion of the alternate and bonus cues, which give a deeper look into Goldsmith’s process. A must-have for any fan of the film’s haunting score.