Name: City Lights (Original Soundtrack)
Brand: Charlie Chaplin

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LEC743161.1

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Deluxe Limited Edition, 180g Vinyl

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-01-05

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5400863119928

Total Cap

Black LPx2

Artist

Charlie Chaplin

Genre US

Soundtracks

Label US

Le Chant Du Monde

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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

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In 2019, we celebrated the 130th anniversary of the birth of Charlie Chaplin, and in 2023, we celebrate the 92nd anniversary of the movie "City Light". This deluxe limited-edition 180g double vinyl (in full mono remastered versions), housed in a luxurious casebound book, brings together the complete music from the film, as well as unreleased bonus tracks and a large format 24-page booklet featuring unpublished texts and photos. This is an edition that will delight Chaplin lovers as much as collectors.

City Lights (Original Soundtrack)

Music US

Discover City Lights (Original Soundtrack) by Charlie Chaplin. Deluxe limited-edition vinyl with complete film music, bonus tracks, and unpublished texts. Le Chant Du Monde label.