Hammer Films To Release James Barnard’s The Curse Of Frankenstein On Vinyl

Hammer Films have announced  a world-first vinyl release of selections from the original music soundtrack from James Bernard’s The Curse of Frankenstein, available for pre-order now.

With music extracted directly from the 1957 film and newly remastered as a Limited Collector’s Edition, this brand-new double EP marks the first in a new series of remastered soundtracks from the iconic studio.

For more than 90 years, Hammer has been at the forefront of British horror, and their composers are just as iconic as the films themselves. James Bernard is intrinsically linked to Hammer, as well as The Curse of Frankenstein, and has scored a whole host of their legendary titles, including The Quatermass Xperiment, Dracula and many more.

Created during Hammer’s 2025 4K restoration of The Curse of Frankenstein, this new release presents approximately 13 minutes of original music salvaged from the film’s music and effects track. With the original session recordings long lost, this EP represents the only surviving source of Bernard’s authentic Frankenstein score, curated and restored with the same meticulous care as Hammer’s 4K film restoration programme.

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Launching a new Hammer soundtrack range built on authenticity and restoration, The Curse of Frankenstein Limited Collector’s Edition Vinyl Double EP is the inaugural release of a ground-breaking new soundtrack range, shaped by the successful recovery of music from Hammer’s legendary filmography.

The Curse of Frankenstein Limited Collector’s Edition Vinyl Double EP means fans can now experience the first-ever vinyl release of the original music soundtrack from the film anywhere in the world.

THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN LIMITED COLLECTOR’S EDITION VINYL DOUBLE EP INCLUDES:
-Four suites presented across two 46rpm 7″ EPs, pressed on green vinyl.
-Liner notes by James Bernard’s biographer David Huckvale, with additional notes by Hammer music expert John Mansell.

Synopsis | Released in 1957, The Curse of Frankenstein was Hammer’s first colour horror; a bold, brutal reinvention of the Frankenstein story. This film was the first time Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee had performed together on screen, forming a legendary acting partnership. Cushing’s chilling Baron and Lee’s tragic Creature re-defined the genre, launching a franchise and establishing Hammer’s signature gothic style that would change the face of horror filmmaking forever.

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