Danny Elfman – Beetlejuice (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

I had assumed this would be pressed at Waxwork’s new plant, and I was so excited about that because, so far, every record that I’ve gotten from that new plant has sounded *incredible* with an absolutely dead silent noise floor.

Unfortunately, it seems that this was probably pressed elsewhere (or they’re starting to really slack on QC at their new plant) because my copy is chock FULL of ticks, pops, clicks and zapping noises throughout practically the entire album. It’s incredibly distracting and insanely disappointing after waiting literal years for this to finally get a repress. And the mastering is impeccable which is what makes it all the more obnoxious.

For the ones wondering, the tracking listing in the jacket is different from the record. Be aware of this as this happened even with the first presses from Waxwork Records. Don’t fret and just enjoy the record!

Great mastering. All the instruments come through nicely and well balanced. There is a little surface noise, but it’s not that bad. I do think the lackluster release of a anniversary edition is a little sad, there are no extras and the vinyl comes in a generic white inner sleeve. They could have at least made a printed sleeve with notes on the movie. Maybe a gatefold.

All in all, the sound is good and this is a great addition to any collection, especially people like me who LOVE scores on vinyl.

Why did I buy this? But why? Why? Why? Why?

Ho acquistato due copie ma mi rendo conto che i difetti provengono proprio dalla matrice di stampa, il suono è piatto, pieno di rumori di fondo e scoppiettii continui. Meglio che niente ma una ristampa fatta con le chiappe.

Waxwork confirmed this is being repressed and will be available “early 2023.”

I can't believe this exists, this is so friggin cool. It's showtime!

Mine sounds excellent. No issues with black / white split wax.

I LOVE this LP. Every time I put it on it makes me smile. It sounds great and catches the eye with the half black-half white design. I highly recommend this soundtrack. If you were a fan of Beetlejuice, you will love this.

Yeah unfortunately not a very good pressing, the musics on there, sounds hollow and lots of surface noise