Planet Of The Vampires
Planet of the Vampires (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) presents Gino Marinuzzi Jr.’s groundbreaking score for Mario Bava’s influential 1965 science fiction horror classic. Available on vinyl for the very first time, this release showcases one of the earliest and most innovative examples of electronic experimentation in film music, combining eerie analogue textures with dramatic orchestral passages to create an unforgettable atmosphere of cosmic terror.
Set on the mysterious planet Aura, Planet of the Vampires follows the crews of two spaceships who become the targets of malevolent alien entities capable of possessing the dead. Mario Bava’s striking visual style, atmospheric lighting, and imaginative production design have made the film a cult classic and a major influence on later science fiction films, including Alien. Marinuzzi’s score perfectly complements the film’s unsettling mood, using pulsating electronics, haunting melodies, and avant-garde orchestration to evoke isolation, suspense, and psychological horror.
The soundtrack features 21 tracks, including the complete original score, the previously unreleased alternate cue “Dead Crewman Found,” and “The 1965 Recording Session,” offering a fascinating look into the creation of one of horror cinema’s most distinctive soundtracks. Long before synthesizers became commonplace in film music, Marinuzzi crafted an innovative sonic landscape that remains remarkably modern decades later.
This deluxe vinyl edition is housed in a heavyweight gatefold sleeve featuring all-new artwork by acclaimed horror illustrator Graham Humphreys. Pressed on limited edition "Aura Splatter" coloured vinyl, it marks the first-ever vinyl release of this pioneering score and is an essential addition for collectors of classic horror, science fiction, and vintage film music.
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Planet of the Vampires (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) presents Gino Marinuzzi Jr.’s groundbreaking score for Mario Bava’s influential 1965 science fiction horror classic. Available on vinyl for the very first time, this release showcases one of the earliest and most innovative examples of electronic experimentation in film music, combining eerie analogue textures with dramatic orchestral passages to create an unforgettable atmosphere of cosmic terror.
Set on the mysterious planet Aura, Planet of the Vampires follows the crews of two spaceships who become the targets of malevolent alien entities capable of possessing the dead. Mario Bava’s striking visual style, atmospheric lighting, and imaginative production design have made the film a cult classic and a major influence on later science fiction films, including Alien. Marinuzzi’s score perfectly complements the film’s unsettling mood, using pulsating electronics, haunting melodies, and avant-garde orchestration to evoke isolation, suspense, and psychological horror.
The soundtrack features 21 tracks, including the complete original score, the previously unreleased alternate cue “Dead Crewman Found,” and “The 1965 Recording Session,” offering a fascinating look into the creation of one of horror cinema’s most distinctive soundtracks. Long before synthesizers became commonplace in film music, Marinuzzi crafted an innovative sonic landscape that remains remarkably modern decades later.
This deluxe vinyl edition is housed in a heavyweight gatefold sleeve featuring all-new artwork by acclaimed horror illustrator Graham Humphreys. Pressed on limited edition "Aura Splatter" coloured vinyl, it marks the first-ever vinyl release of this pioneering score and is an essential addition for collectors of classic horror, science fiction, and vintage film music.
