The Texas Chain Saw Massacre‘s 50th anniversary comes to a close with an exciting announcement: the original soundtrack is receiving an official release for the first time in any format by Waxwork Records.
Composed by director/co-writer Tobe Hooper and sound designer Wayne Bell, the score is up for pre-order on vinyl for $35, CD for $16, and cassette (choose from yellow, lime green, or black) for $17.
A bundle containing all three formats plus a Leatherface slipmat and tote bag is also available for $75. All editions are expected to ship in the first quarter of 2025.
Waxwork explains, “In 2023, the original film score master tapes were discovered and then privately held at the Harry Ransom Center in Austin, TX for preservation. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre‘s co-composer Wayne Bell painstakingly worked to have these original source material master tapes safely transferred.
“Bell then personally worked to construct and mix the newly transferred official Texas Chain Saw Massacre score for a cohesive listening experience. The score was then mastered by Thomas Dimuzio at Gench Mastering.”
The record is pressed on hand-poured colored vinyl and housed in a gatefold jacket designed by Steve Reeves. A 12-page 11×11 booklet featuring exclusive liner notes by Bell and production photography is included.
