The Stone Killer: Expanded Edition
Another masterwork from Roy Budd, this expanded 2xLP edition of "The Stone Killer" gives proper breathing room to material that deserves it. The original score combines jazz-funk immediacy with instrumental sophistication—driving basslines, horn stabs that punctuate tension, saxophone work that cuts through. "Main Title" sets a noir mood that the rest of the album sustains without ever feeling one-note. There's surveillance tension, plot intrigue, atmospheric pieces that underscore rather than overwhelm. The expansion lets you hear the full scope of Budd's compositional range, from hard-hitting funk grooves to more ambient passages. This limited reissue format honors what makes the original compelling: music that works as both soundtrack and standalone listening.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz, Funk / Soul, Stage and Screen |
| Style | Soundtrack Jazz-Funk Instrumental Easy Listening |
| Notes | Another stroke of genius from the legendary Roy Budd. This album is the pure essence of gritty 1970s New York and LA streets. It's heavy, psychedelic jazz-funk packed with aggressive basslines, electric pianos, and screeching horns. This expanded edition presents the full, uncut power of Roy Budd's original recording sessions. Essential wax for breakbeat diggers and soundtrack aficionados alike. Sealed. |
| Media | Mint (M) |
| Sleeve | Mint (M) |
| Label | Beatball Records |
| Year | 2021 |
| Country | South Korea |
| Format | 2xLP |
Tracklist+
. The Stone Killer: L'Assassino Di Pietra The Original Release
A1. Main Title 3:20
A2. Under Surveilance 2:02
A3. The Plot 3:14
A4. On The Trail 3:00
A5. The Graveyard 2:34
A6. In The Shadows 3:33
A7. Too Late 2:10
B1. The Old Precinct 1:25
B2. Down Downtown 1:42
B3. On The Move 1:55
B4. Down Uptown 3:50
B5. From Vietnam To New York 2:00
B6. The Chase 2:43
B7. Assassination 3:05
B8. Final Capture 2:05
. The Stone Killer: Additional Tracks
C1. The Stone Killer Main Title (Alt. Mix) 3:29
C2. M5 SK6 The Old Precinct (1999 Mix) 2:45
C3. M5 SK7 On The Move (1999 Mix) 2:54
C4. M1 SK10 The Chase (1999 Mix) 3:05
C5. Black Is Beautiful 4:45
C6. M4 SK10 (1999 Mix) 1:43
D1. M7 SK10 The Assasination (1999 Mix) 1:40
D2. M5 SK2 1:24
D3. The Graveyard (Alt Mix) 2:39
D4. The Stone Killer Main Theme (Film Mix - Mono) 3:24
D5. Too Late (1999 Mix) 2:47
D6. M1 SK10 (Film Mix - Mono) 2:49
D7. The Stone Killer (7" Mix) 2:50
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