In celebration of its20th Anniversary, Waxwork Records is proud to presentTHE RING Original Motion Picture Music by Hans Zimmer!This long anticipated release marks the first time thatThe Ringwill be availableon vinyl.The Ringis a 2002 supernatural horror film directed byGore Verbinskiand starringNaomi WattsandBrian Cox. It is a remake ofHideo Nakatas1998 Japanese horror filmRingu, based onKoji Suzukis1991 eponymous novel. The plot follows a journalist who investigates an urban legend of a cursed videotape that seemingly kills the viewer seven days after watching it.

The Ringwas released on October 18, 2002 to positive reviews praising its atmosphere, visuals, and Watts performance. It is one of the highest grossing horror remakes and paved the way for English-language remakes of other Asian horror films such asThe GrudgeandDark Water.

The score composed byHans Zimmeris a dark symphonic orchestration that shifts from ghostly and melancholic to frightening and terror stricken. Constructed from a base of a piano, violins, synthesizer, and two cellos, Zimmers score is thoroughly effective in bringing the listener into the haunting space that isThe Ringwith dreadfully anxious strings, mournful keys, and rolling percussion. Zimmer creates a shadowy ambience that pulls you into the gripping ghost story.

Waxwork Recordsis thrilled to present the full score toThe Ringcomposed byHans Zimmerfor the veryfirst time on vinylas a deluxe double LP for the films20th Anniversary. Featuring 180 gram Colored Vinyl, heavyweight gatefold jackets with matte satin coating, new art and design byMatt Needle, exclusive liner notes by director Gore Verbinski, a 12×12 printed insert, and enthusiastic album packaging approvals from director Verbinski and composer Hans Zimmer.

Please note: This is adistributed title(which means another label pressed this release), sowe do not have any extra jacketsfor this release in case of minor damage by the USPS in transit. To clarify, It will come packaged in a full-color jacket (as pictured) sealed with plastic wrap UNLESS requested in the comment section of your order to “open the album & place outside of the jacket prior to shipping.” This is a good way toprevent potential seam splitsalong the top of the jacket due to careless handling by the post office, andthis service is free of charge. If you forget to write in the comments of your order about shipping outside of the jacket,PLEASE EMAIL US WITH YOUR ORDER NUMBERand ask us toupdate the noteson your orderto ship outside of the jacket. Release days are hectic, especially the first few hours, so please give ample time for a response. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!