The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1994 film soundtrack
Elton John, Tim Rice & Hans Zimmer
Original Year
1994
Tracks
12
Duration
46:21
Releases
137
Wikipedia
The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack album for the eponymous Disney film. It contains songs from the film written by British singer, composer and pianist Elton John and English lyricist Tim Rice, and a score composed by German score composer and music producer Hans Zimmer. Elton John has a dual role of performer for several tracks. Additional performers include South African singer and songwriter Lebo M, American actress and singer Carmen Twillie, American actor and singer Jason Weaver, English actor Rowan Atkinson, American rock singer Joseph Williams, American actress Whoopi Goldberg, English actor Jeremy Irons, American actor Cheech Marin, American actor Jim Cummings, New Jersey actor Nathan Lane, New York actor Ernie Sabella, and American singer Sally Dworsky. The album was released on May 31, 1994, on CD and audio cassette. The soundtrack was recorded in three different countries: the U.S., the U.K. and South Africa. It is the best-selling soundtrack album to an animated film in the United States with over 7 million copies sold, with 4,934,000 copies sold in 1994. An expanded version of The Lion King soundtrack, featuring 30 minutes of previously unreleased material, was released as part of the Walt Disney Records: The Legacy Collection series on June 24, 2014. In 2014, Hot Topic released a vinyl picture disc of the soundtrack.
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137 releasesVinyl(15)
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightNatasha Records / Walt Disney Records
Brazil“With 2 page B/W insert”
Cat#: 427914 1
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightWalt Disney Records / YBM 서울음반
South Korea“Korean Vinyl Pressing of original US CD on Walt Disney Records. Also released on Mercury (UK) (The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).”
Cat#: 60858-1 · SWPR-131
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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GreeceCat#: WDR: 36013-1
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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United States“Limited edition picture disc, released in correspondence with the 2003 special edition of the soundtrack. Only 4000 pressed.”
Cat#: 60858-1
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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United States“Hot Topic exclusive. Limited to 4,500 copies. Track times from digital version.”
Cat#: D001992901
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Europe“℗ 2003 Walt Disney Records © 2014 Disney Enterprises, Inc.”
Cat#: 00050087304607
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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United States“(P) 2003 Walt Disney Records (C) 2014 Disney Enterprises, Inc.”
Cat#: D001992901
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Europe“(P) 2003 Walt Disney Records (C) 2014 Disney Enterprises, Inc.”
Cat#: 8740329
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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United States“(P) 2003 Walt Disney Records (C) 2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc. (Cover back) / 2014 Disney Enterprises, Inc. (Side B) Comes in a cardboard sleeve with a clear vinyl window to display the disc. Unlike previous releases which came in heavy...”
Cat#: D001992901
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Europe“(P) 2003 Walt Disney Records (C) 2018 Disney 2020 limited gold vinyl repress.”
Cat#: 8740329
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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United StatesCat#: D004138401
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Europe“℗ 2003 Walt Disney Records © 2023 Disney Made in the EU. "Made in Czech Republic" sticker on the back. Reissued in Orange colored vinyl to commemorate Disney's 100th Anniversary.”
Cat#: 00050087528591
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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United States“"Made in Canada" sticker on the back.”
Cat#: D004525501
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightThe Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Europe“"Made in Czech Republic" sticker on the back. Made in The EU.”
Cat#: 00050087556723
CD(83)
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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BrazilCat#: NAT 1009-2
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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United States“Mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound. Tracks B3 to B5 recorded at Townhouse Studio, London; Olympic Studio, London. Mixed at Townhouse Studio, London. Music recorded at Media Ventures, L.A.; Ocean Way Studios, L.A.; Snake Ranch, London...”
Cat#: 60858-2 · 60858-7
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightMercury Records
Europe“Made in France by PMDC Similar to German made The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). For the version made in the UK see: The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).”
Cat#: 522 690-2
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Canada“Mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound. Tracks B3 to B5 recorded at Townhouse Studio, London; Olympic Studio, London. Mixed at Townhouse Studio, London. Music recorded at Media Ventures, L.A.; Ocean Way Studios, L.A.; Snake Ranch, London...”
Cat#: 60858-7
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightNatasha Records / Walt Disney Records
BrazilCat#: 368 427914 2
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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ArgentinaCat#: 60858-7
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Canada“Mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound. Tracks B3 to B5 recorded at Townhouse Studio, London; Olympic Studio, London. Mixed at Townhouse Studio, London. Music recorded at Media Ventures, L.A.; Ocean Way Studios, L.A.; Snake Ranch, London...”
Cat#: 60858-7
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightNatasha Records / Walt Disney Records
Brazil“Barcode has been removed / stickered over Catalog# appears on spine.”
Cat#: 427914
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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France“Catalogue number appears as "WDR 36013-2" on cover and as "WDR 360132" on CD. On back cover: Album mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound © 1994 Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (BMI) © The Walt Disney Company ℗ 1994 Buena Vista Pictures Di...”
Cat#: WDR 36013-2 · WDR 360132
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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France“Catalogue number appears as "WDR 36013-2" on cover and as "WDR 360132" on CD. On back cover: Album mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound © 1994 Walt Disney Music Company (ASCAP)/Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (BMI) © The Walt Disney...”
Cat#: WDR 36013-2 · WDR 360132
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightMercury Records
Europe“For version made in France see: The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). For version made in the UK see: The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). For version with same matrix but without "MADE IN GERMANY BY PMDC" se...”
Cat#: 522 690-2
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightMercury Records
Europe“Cover layout is similar to The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) but disc layout around center and runouts are different. Runout is similar to The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) but label code on disc is smal...”
Cat#: 522 690-2
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Canada“Similar to The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), but note the position of CRC and distribution text and size of barcode in the bottom-right corner of the rear tray. Mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound. Tracks B3 to B5 re...”
Cat#: D2 60858
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Europe“Booklet: 16 pages. Released in a regular jewel case with black tray. Same CD as The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) but different design on CD and back cover. Promotional square sticker on the front of the jewel case.”
Cat#: 522 690-2
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Greece“Early distributed copies came out in gimmick outer slipcase.”
Cat#: WDR 36013-2
The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
chevron_rightWalt Disney Records
AustraliaCat#: 477177 2
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightWalt Disney Records
Canada“Mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound. Tracks B3 to B5 recorded at Townhouse Studio, London; Olympic Studio, London. Mixed at Townhouse Studio, London. Music recorded at Media Ventures, L.A.; Ocean Way Studios, L.A.; Snake Ranch, Lo...”
Cat#: D2 60858
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightWalt Disney Records
United States“CD is the same as in version The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Rear tray is the same as in version The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”
Cat#: 60858-2 · 60858-7
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Hungary“Printed in Germany (cover & disc). Marketed & distributed in Hungary by BMG Ariola Hungary (cover & disc).”
Cat#: 74321214222
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightMercury Records
Europe“Same matrix compared to The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), but without "MADE IN GERMANY BY PMDC". No mould SID-Code. Silver layer extends to the center hole Comes in standard Jewel case, issued with 16-paged booklet. So...”
Cat#: 522 690-2
The Lion King
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OfficialThe Lion King (Música Original de la Película)
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Mexico“Mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound. Tracks B3 to B5 recorded at Townhouse Studio, London; Olympic Studio, London. Mixed at Townhouse Studio, London. Music recorded at Media Ventures, L.A.; Ocean Way Studios, L.A.; Snake Ranch, London...”
Cat#: WFCD 188
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Spain“Spanish release of English soundtrack.”
Cat#: 90016
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Europe“Printed and manufactured in Germany www.edel.com”
Cat#: 0126902DNY
Tape(39)
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightMercury Records
NetherlandsCat#: 522 690-5
The Lion King Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
chevron_rightWalt Disney Records
ItalyCat#: WDR 4777177 4
The Lion King Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
chevron_rightWalt Disney Records
Spain“1994 Walt Disney Music Company (ASCAP) Distributed by Buena Vista Home Video S.A. (Espana) First Spanish release with titles in English and different insert.”
Cat#: 90015
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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ChinaCat#: J-3072
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightWalt Disney Records
United States“Mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound. Tracks B3 to B5 recorded at Townhouse Studio, London; Olympic Studio, London. Mixed at Townhouse Studio, London. Music recorded at Media Ventures, L.A.; Ocean Way Studios, L.A.; Snake Ranch, London...”
Cat#: 60858-0
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightWalt Disney Records
HungaryCat#: 74321214224
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightWalt Disney Records
Poland“Mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound. Tracks B3 to B5 recorded at Townhouse Studio, London; Olympic Studio, London. Mixed at Townhouse Studio, London. Music recorded at Media Ventures, L.A.; Ocean Way Studios, L.A.; Snake Ranch, London...”
Cat#: 74321214224
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightWalt Disney Records
Canada“Mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound. Tracks B3 to B5 recorded at Townhouse Studio, London; Olympic Studio, London. Mixed at Townhouse Studio, London. Music recorded at Media Ventures, L.A.; Ocean Way Studios, L.A.; Snake Ranch, London...”
Cat#: 60858-0
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightMercury Records
EuropeCat#: 522 690-4
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightWalt Disney Records
United States“White Shell with big time numbers. Textured not squared shell.”
Cat#: 60858-0
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightWalt Disney Records
Canada“Mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound. Tracks B3 to B5 recorded at Townhouse Studio, London; Olympic Studio, London. Mixed at Townhouse Studio, London. Music recorded at Media Ventures, L.A.; Ocean Way Studios, L.A.; Snake Ranch, Lo...”
Cat#: D4 60858
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightWalt Disney Records
United States“Mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound. Tracks B3 to B5 recorded at Townhouse Studio, London; Olympic Studio, London. Mixed at Townhouse Studio, London. Music recorded at Media Ventures, L.A.; Ocean Way Studios, L.A.; Snake Ranch, London...”
Cat#: 60858-0
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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MalaysiaCat#: 60858-0
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightWalt Disney Records
United States“Mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound. Tracks B3 to B5 recorded at Townhouse Studio, London; Olympic Studio, London. Mixed at Townhouse Studio, London. Music recorded at Media Ventures, L.A.; Ocean Way Studios, L.A.; Snake Ranch, Lo...”
Cat#: 60858-0
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Indonesia“Made in Indonesia”
Cat#: 60858-0
The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
chevron_rightWalt Disney Records
United States“Mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound. Tracks B3 to B5 recorded at Townhouse Studio, London; Olympic Studio, London. Mixed at Townhouse Studio, London. Music recorded at Media Ventures, L.A.; Ocean Way Studios, L.A.; Snake Ranch, London...”
Cat#: 60858-0
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightWalt Disney Records
Brazil“Mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound. Tracks B3 to B5 recorded at Townhouse Studio, London; Olympic Studio, London. Mixed at Townhouse Studio, London. Music recorded at Media Ventures, L.A.; Ocean Way Studios, L.A.; Snake Ranch, London...”
Cat#: NAT 1009-4
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightWalt Disney Records
United States“Mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound. Tracks B3 to B5 recorded at Townhouse Studio, London; Olympic Studio, London. Mixed at Townhouse Studio, London. Music recorded at Media Ventures, L.A.; Ocean Way Studios, L.A.; Snake Ranch, London...”
Cat#: 60858-0
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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GreeceCat#: 60858-0
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Colombia“Reservados todos los derechos del productor sonográfico y de los autores de las obras registradas en este casete. La ejecución pública de este casete tendrá que ser previa y expresamente autorizada por la organización recaudadora SAYCO -...”
Cat#: 225-60858
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightBMG Turkey / Walt Disney Records
Türkiye“Mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound. Tracks B3 to B5 recorded at Townhouse Studio, London; Olympic Studio, London. Mixed at Townhouse Studio, London. Music recorded at Media Ventures, L.A.; Ocean Way Studios, L.A.; Snake Ranch, London...”
Cat#: 60858-0
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightWalt Disney Records
Canada“Mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound. Tracks B3 to B5 recorded at Townhouse Studio, London; Olympic Studio, London. Mixed at Townhouse Studio, London. Music recorded at Media Ventures, L.A.; Ocean Way Studios, L.A.; Snake Ranch, London...”
Cat#: 60858-0
The Lion King
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IsraelCat#: 19518
The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightWalt Disney Records
United States“Mastered at Pacific Ocean Post Sound. Tracks B3 to B5 recorded at Townhouse Studio, London; Olympic Studio, London. Mixed at Townhouse Studio, London. Music recorded at Media Ventures, L.A.; Ocean Way Studios, L.A.; Snake Ranch, London...”
Cat#: 60858-0