John Carpenter – Halloween: The Complete Expanded Collection – Limited Edition "Dried Blood" Vinyl 6XLP

John Carpenter’s soundtracks for the most recent Halloween trilogy, made alongside his frequent collaborators Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies, marked the legendary director and composer’s return to film scoring after nearly two decades away. 2018’s Halloween, 2021’s Halloween Kills, and 2022’s Halloween Ends were all directed by David Gordon Green, who engaged Carpenter early in the pre-production process, ultimately enlisting him as both an executive producer and soundtrack composer for the trilogy. Now, for the first time, expanded editions of all three scores are being made available in a deluxe box set by Carpenter’s longtime label, Sacred Bones Records.

In listening to the recent Halloween scores, the collaborative spirit among the composing trio is one of the first things that jumps out. The now-famous bowed guitar part on Halloween’s “The Shape Hunts Allyson,” like all the guitar parts strewn across the trilogy, is played by Daniel Davies. John calls Daniel “the adventurer” of the group, and credits him with introducing sounds he’d never have considered. Cody, who his father refers to as a “musical savant,” is an equally essential presence. It’s his steady, methodical hand that helps give shape to the ideas that fly around when these three get in a room together. The scores for the new films may be centered on familiar themes, but they’re also a lot more sonically diverse and musically audacious than anything John could have pulled off in 1978, when he made the original Halloween.

In addition to the individual expanded releases, the Halloween Expanded Trilogy will be available as part of a deluxe limited box set, offered in 6xLP and 3xCD formats. These editions feature exclusive new packaging and artwork by Chris Bilheimer, along with expansive liner notes by music critic Brad Sanders, which include exclusive interviews with John Carpenter and director David Gordon Green. Also included on both box sets are three collectible posters designed by Creepy Duck, a box set-exclusive poster design by Chris Bilheimer, and a deluxe lenticular cover that brings the artwork to life.

The expanded version of Halloween Kills features 25 unreleased music cues, while Halloween Ends adds 10 new tracks and Halloween sees a completely new art and packaging treatment by Chris Bilheimer. For John Carpenter collectors, Halloween completists, and all fans of great film music, the Halloween Expanded Trilogy should be considered an essential, landmark release.

Halloween

1. Intro 01:15
2. Aaron Meets Michael 02:39
3. Halloween Theme 03:01
4. Laurie’s Theme 00:45
5. Aaron and Dana Enter Laurie’s Compound 01:02
6. Laurie’s Past 01:07
7. Prison Montage 02:47
8. Laurie Breaks Down 01:26
9. Karen’s Flashback 00:43
10. Lumpy Explores Crash 00:34
11. Michael Kills 00:33
12. Hawkins Arrives at Crash Site 01:30
13. Dana’s in the Shower 00:38
14. The Story of Judith’s Death 00:55
15. The Gas Station 01:15
16. Michael Kills Again 03:45
17. Gas Station Aftermath 01:03
18. The Shape Returns 03:31
19. The Boogeyman 01:06
20. The Shape Kills 00:50
21. Hawkins Called to Babysitter’s House 02:09
22. Laurie Sees the Shape 01:13
23. Babysitter Aftermath 00:48
24. Sartain Meets Laurie 01:03
25. Looking for Allyson 01:05
26. Wrought Iron Fence 00:48
27. The Shape Hunts Allyson 00:58
28. Talking to Cops 00:32
29. Allyson Discovered 01:25
30. Gun Closet 01:02
31. Halloween Theme (I’ve Got Eyes) 00:44
32. Sartain’s Gone Mad 02:54
33. Say Something 03:02
34. Through the Woods 01:06
35. Ray’s Goodbye 01:39
36. The Shape Attacks Laurie 00:36
37. The Shape Is Monumental 01:58
38. Searching for the Shape 00:48
39. Mannequin Panic 00:49
40. Death Drum 01:22
41. The Shape and Laurie Fight 01:56
42. The Grind 01:52
43. Trap the Shape 02:10
44. The Shape Burns 01:32
45. Halloween Triumphant 07:29

Halloween Kills

1. Logos Kill 1:21
2. Hawkins Discovered * 1:28
3. Flashback * 0:56
4. Spit * 0:15
5. Hey Kid * 0:24
6. The Myer's House 0:43
7. Cops Explore * 1:23
8. First Attack 1:00
9. Stand Off 1:42
10. Halloween Kills (Main Title) 1:47
11. Let It Burn 1:15
12. He Appears 1:02
13. From the Fire 1:20
14. Strodes at the Hospital 2:27
15. Cruel Intentions 3:38
16. Phone Call * 0:32
17. Massacre * 2:24
18. Someone's in the Car * 2:50
19. Halloween Trick * 1:26
20. Back at the Hospital * 2:50
21. Goodbye Michael * 1:20
22. Gather the Mob 1:12
23. Rampage 3:59
24. Frank * 1:17
25. Search * 2:09
26. Frank and Laurie 1:53
27. Evil Dies Tonight * 1:15
28. The System Failed * 1:18
29. Blood on the Door * 1:25
30. Disturbed Man * 1:37
31. Violent Return * 2:37
32. Hallway Madness 1:41
33. It Needs to Die 7:4
34. Look At Me * 0:49
35. Reflection 1:29
36. Hunting a Killer * 1:18
37. Righteous Intention * 0:44
38. Morbid Discovery * 1:02
39. Unkillable 3:39
40. Payback 2:39
41. Michael's Legend 2:34
42. Back to His Sister's Room * 0:42
43. Final Kill * 0:44
44. Michael Answers * 0:55
45. Halloween Kills (End Titles) 3:09

*Previously unreleased

Halloween Ends

1. Where is Jeremy?
2. Halloween Ends (Main Title)
3. Laurie’s Theme Ends
4. The Cave
5. Tire Slash *
6. Cool Kid
7. Drags to the Cave
8. Evil Eyes
9. Transformation
10. Because of You
11. Walk With Me *
12. Requiem For Jeremy
13. In the Restaurant *
14. Bridge Fight *
15. Kill The Cop
16. Corey and Allyson *
17. Side of the Road *
18. Corey and Michael
19. Slap *
20. Corey’s Requiem
21. Take the Mask *
22. The Junk Yard
23. Where Are You?
24. Suicide *
25. What Did You Do? *
26. Bye Bye Corey
27. The Fight
28. Before Her Eyes
29. The Procession
30. Cherry Blossoms
31. Halloween Ends

*Previously unreleased

Sacred Bones Records – SBR348lp-C3
UPC: 843563191170
Release Date: 10/17/25