41 Original Hits from the Soundtrack of American Graffiti


41 Original Hits from the Soundtrack of American Graffiti is the official 1973 soundtrack album of the film American Graffiti. It has been certified triple platinum in the U.S., where it peaked at #10 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
Included in the film, but not on the soundtrack, are "Gee" by The Crows, "Louie Louie" by Flash Cadillac & the Continental Kids, and Harrison Ford's in-character a cappella rendition of "Some Enchanted Evening".
A second compilation, titled More American Graffiti was issued by MCA in early 1975 with George Lucas's approval. It features more rock and doo-wop hits from the late '50s and early '60s, along with additional Wolfman Jack dialogue. A third and final oldies compilation, titled American Graffiti Vol. III was also issued by MCA in early 1976. All three albums were released as 2-record sets, or as a double-length tape and are now entirely out of print.
All songs on the soundtrack album are presented in the order they appeared in the film.
The UK version of the soundtrack album is slightly reordered and omits three tracks; both Beach Boys songs and "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning. The album is thus retitled "38 Original Hits from the Sound Track of American Graffiti".

Differences between vinyl and CD releases

's "Ain't That a Shame": On the original vinyl release of the soundtrack, an alternate version including an overdubbed female chorus is used. The CD issue uses the original hit single recording.
"Love Potion No. 9" by The Clovers: The vinyl release features the LP version which concludes with the lyrics "I had so much fun that I'm going back again. I wonder what will happen with Love Potion No. 10." The CD features the single version of the song which concludes by repeating the verse "But when I kissed the cop at 34th and Vine, he broke my little bottle of Love Potion No. 9."
"Party Doll" by Buddy Knox: fades out earlier than the original version during the final chorus.

Track listing

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CD