Name: City Lights - OST
Brand: Charlie Chaplin

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CM743161

Colour

Black

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Double 180 Gram Vinyl in Luxurious Packaging Complete with a Casebound Book.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-01-12

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5400863119928

Total Cap

Black LPx2

Artist

Charlie Chaplin

Genre GB

Soundtracks

Label GB

Le Chant du Monde

Soundtracks | Vinyl LPs, CDs, Merch | Rough Trade

Le Chant du Monde is a French label and music publishing house founded in 1938 by Léon Moussinac. Supported by prestigious allies such as Georges Auric, Roger Désormière, Arthur Honegger, Charles Kœchlin, Darius Milhaud, Francis Poulenc, Manuel Rosenthal et Albert Roussel, they have become known for their collection of traditional music recordings and commissioned compositions that transcribe French oral traditions. After WWII, they acquired les Editions sociales internationales and became the French editor of Russian composers Serge Prokofiev, Dimitri Chostakovitch and Aram Khatchatourian. They were also the first producer of notable artists like Léo Ferré, Mouloudji, Cora Vaucaire and Colette Magny.
In January 1982, Le Chant Du Monde faced bankruptcy but was reactivated six months later with a new distributor. In 1993, they merged with Arlesian-based French distributor [l19369] and now focus on classical music, pop music, children's music and traditional music.

Charlie Chaplin, born in London, England on April 16th, 1889 and passed away in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland on December 25th, 1977. He was a British comedy actor and a prominent figure in the silent film genre. Known for his masterpiece "The Great Dictator", a satirical portrayal of Hitler and the Nazi regime, Chaplin showcased his multifaceted talent as he wrote, directed, produced, edited, starred in, and composed music for most of his films.

From an early age, Chaplin had a deep passion for music and taught himself to play various instruments including the piano, violin, and cello. As his career progressed with films like "A Woman of Paris" (1923), he became increasingly involved in creating musical accompaniments for his movies. With the introduction of sound technology, Chaplin embraced synchronized orchestral soundtracks that he personally composed for films such as "City Lights" (1931). Despite not being formally trained or able to read sheet music himself,<en></en> Chaplin's creative genius shone through as he collaborated with professional composers like David Raksin,<en></en> Raymond Rasch<en></en>, Eric James<en></en>, among others.

A testament to Chaplin's musical prowess is evident through his compositions. The iconic song "Smile", originally composed for "Modern Times" (1936) and later

Restored classics, rare finds, and sought-after releases. Whether you're a vinyl enthusiast or a tape collector, we have something for everyone.

Reissues

In 2019, Le Chant Du Monde celebrated the 130th anniversary of the birth of Charlie Chaplin. In 2020, the label celebrated the 80th anniversary of the film The Great Dictator. In 2021, they celebrated the 100th anniversary of the movie The Kid. In 2022, they celebrated the 70th anniversary of the movie Limelight. This year, Le Chant Du Monde celebrates the 92nd anniversary of the movie City Lights.

Le Chant Du Monde release a deluxe mono remastered 180g double LP in luxurious packaging complete with a casebound book. This title brings together the entire music of the film, as well as previously unreleased songs and a 24-page book, documenting unpublished texts and photos. This special release will delight Chaplin lovers and collectors alike.

City Lights - OST

Music GB

Discover City Lights - OST by Charlie Chaplin. Le Chant du Monde celebrates the 92nd anniversary of this iconic film with a deluxe mono remastered 180g double LP. Complete with a casebound book, this special release is a must-have for Chaplin lovers and collectors.