Shortened preview tracks from forthcoming: Vince Guaraldi's "Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (Original Soundtrack Recording – 50th Anniversary Extended Edition)."

Charlie Brown has been waiting by the mailbox for this Valentine for 50 years, but you don't need to. Today, for the first time ever, Vince Guaraldi's 1975 "Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (Original Soundtrack Recording - 50th Anniversary Extended Edition)" premieres, including the complete 22 cue score plus 8 never-before-heard bonus tracks. 

The holiday special was written and created by Charles Schulz, directed by Phil Roman and produced by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson. The score by Vince Guaraldi is finally available on CD, vinyl and digital. The album is mixed and mastered for audiophiles, jazz lovers, and Peanuts® fans everywhere from the original 2" session tapes to a 192kHz/24bit master.

The record Includes Guaraldi hits like the sweet centerpiece melody, "Heartburn Waltz" and its diverse reprises.  Other highlights include "Paw Pet Overture," "Jennie L." and "There's Been A Change." Some songs have equally stunning alternate takes that have never been heard. Guaraldi effectively layered his Fender Rhodes and acoustic piano to create a sublime heartfelt soundtrack throughout and, perhaps, the most unique version of everyone's favorite "Linus and Lucy." 

Beyond the composer's playing, the trio is made up of Seward McCain on electric bass (at Guaraldi's request), and Vince Lateano on drums.

This album is a Valentine's treat -  for any day of the year where your heart reaches out for love. The album was mixed by Terry Carleton, restored and mastered by Vinson Hudson, and produced by Sean Mendelson and Jason Mendelson. The CD includes an 8-page insert, and the vinyl includes a 4-page insert. Both the CD and vinyl include art from the special and liner notes that give a track-by-track analysis by producer Sean Mendelson and notes by producer Jason Mendelson and Derrick Bang (author of "Vince Guaraldi at the Piano"). The vinyl has additional photographs and images from historical documents. This album awaits you or your sweet babboo.

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (Original Soundtrack Recording – 50th Anniversary Extended Edition)

There's Been a Change (Alternate Take)

28 There's Been A Change (Alternate Take) PREVIEW

David Benoit (piano), and original Guaraldi Sidemen Seward McCain (bass), and Mike Clark (drums) perform a medley of Guaraldi's themes for Woodstock, in the same studio Guaraldi recorded these original tracks in San Francisco fifty years later.

For the first time ever, Vince Guaraldi's 1974 "It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (Original Soundtrack Recording - Peanuts 75th Anniversary Edition)" premieres, with the complete 19 track score plus 1 special bonus track - on CD.
The holiday classic was written and created by Charles Schulz, directed by Phil Roman and produced by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson. The Guaraldi score is finally available on CD, vinyl and digital. Mixed and mastered for audiophiles, jazz lovers, and Peanuts® fans everywhere from the original 2" session tapes to a 192kHz/24bit master.
The record Includes Guaraldi hits like "Peppermint Patty," "Easter Theme," and "Snoopy and Woodstock". And includes a special bonus track: "Woodstock's Medley" performed by Guaraldi torch-bearer David Benoit (piano) with original Guaraldi sidemen Seward McCain (Bass) and Mike Clark (drums) - recorded 50 years later at the same Hyde Street studio where the soundtrack was recorded in San Francisco.
From the elegant title theme, to some Guaraldified Beethoven, to the profoundly catchy central theme of "Woodstock's Dream," Guaraldi's indelible score has surprises for everyone to enjoy this spring and year-round.
Beyond the composer's playing on piano, electric piano, harpsichord, and electric guitar, McCain plays electric bass, Robert Clare plays flute, Glenn Cronkhite and Eliot Zigmund play drums, and John Scott Trotter supervised the music.
This album is a wonderful Easter treat 50+ years in the making. The album was mixed by Clark Germain at WonderWorld Studio, and restored and mastered by Vinson Hudson, and produced by Sean and Jason Mendelson. 
The CD includes an 8-page insert with art from the special and liner notes that give a track-by-track analysis by producer Sean Mendelson and notes by producer Jason Mendelson and Derrick Bang (author of "Vince Guaraldi at the Piano"). The CD has additional photographs and images of historical artifacts.
The vinyl has additional photographs and images of historical artifacts.

It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (Original Soundtrack Recording – Peanuts 75th Anniversary Edition)

Woodstock Medley (Woodstock's Wake-Up / Little Birdie / Woodstock's Dream / Thanksgiving Theme / Little Birdie (Reprise))

Woodstock Medley (Woodstock's Wake Up / Little Birdie et. al.)

For the first time ever, Vince Guaraldi's 1974 "It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (Original Soundtrack Recording - Peanuts 75th Anniversary Edition)" premieres, with the complete 19 track score plus 1 special bonus track - on CD.
The holiday classic was written and created by Charles Schulz, directed by Phil Roman and produced by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson. The Guaraldi score is finally available on CD, vinyl and digital. Mixed and mastered for audiophiles, jazz lovers, and Peanuts® fans everywhere from the original 2" session tapes to a 192kHz/24bit master.
The record Includes Guaraldi hits like "Peppermint Patty," "Easter Theme," and "Snoopy and Woodstock". And includes a special bonus track: "Woodstock's Medley" performed by Guaraldi torch-bearer David Benoit (piano) with original Guaraldi sidemen Seward McCain (Bass) and Mike Clark (drums) - recorded 50 years later at the same Hyde Street studio where the soundtrack was recorded in San Francisco.
From the elegant title theme, to some Guaraldified Beethoven, to the profoundly catchy central theme of "Woodstock's Dream," Guaraldi's indelible score has surprises for everyone to enjoy this spring and year-round.
Beyond the composer's playing on piano, electric piano, harpsichord, and electric guitar, McCain plays electric bass, Robert Clare plays flute, Glenn Cronkhite and Eliot Zigmund play drums, and John Scott Trotter supervised the music.
This album is a wonderful Easter treat 50+ years in the making. The album was mixed by Clark Germain at WonderWorld Studio, and restored and mastered by Vinson Hudson, and produced by Sean and Jason Mendelson. 
The CD includes an 8-page insert with art from the special and liner notes that give a track-by-track analysis by producer Sean Mendelson and notes by producer Jason Mendelson and Derrick Bang (author of "Vince Guaraldi at the Piano"). The CD has additional photographs and images of historical artifacts.
The vinyl has additional photographs and images of historical artifacts.

Salting Eggs /  Linus And Lucy (4th Reprise)

Salting Eggs / Linus And Lucy (4th Reprise)

Symphony No 7. In A Major, Op. 92 - I.  Poco Sostenuto - Vivace

Symphony No 7. In A Major, Op. 92 - II. Allegreto

Linus And Lucy (2nd Reprise) / Linus And Lucy (3rd Reprise)

Easter Egg Soup (Kitchen Music 2)

Woodstock's Dream (3rd Reprise)

Music Box Dance (Minuet In G Major, BWV Anh. 116)

Preview of track 1 from the forthcoming Vince Guaraldi Album "You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown."

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the special, LMFP is thrilled to present the premiere release of Vince Guaraldi's soundtrack for 1975's You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown. Guaraldi's score is finally available on CD, vinyl and digital and includes the complete 14 track score plus never before heard music.

The LP is a 45 RPM 12" Zoetrope. The Zoetrope, a Guaraldi and Peanuts first, features many scenes from the beloved special. The foundation layer of the vinyl is made with Eco Mix that is made from recycled materials.

The classic Emmy®-winning special was written and created by Charles Schulz, directed by Phil Roman, and produced by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson. The record was mixed and mastered for audiophiles, jazz lovers, and Peanuts® fans everywhere from the original 2" session tapes to a 192kHz/24bit master. Beyond the composer's playing, Seward McCain plays electric bass, Mark Rosengarden plays drums, and John Scott Trotter supervised the music.

The record Includes fresh takes on "Peppermint Patty" and "Linus and Lucy," and adds a special bonus track, "You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown (Unused Opening Cues)" (performances left out of the special, that now start the B side of the vinyl).  "Motocross" is the featured theme, and there are four additional bonus tracks from the 1974 LMFP film Bicycles Are Beautiful scored by Guaraldi, who is joined on those tracks by McCain on bass and Glenn Cronkhite on drums.

50+ years in the making, Emmy® and Grammy® winner Clark Germain mixed the album at WonderWorld Studio, Vinson Hudson restored and mastered the record, and it was produced by Sean and Jason Mendelson. The vinyl includes a 4-page insert with art from the special, liner notes that give a track-by-track analysis by producer Sean Mendelson, notes by producer Jason Mendelson and Derrick Bang (author of "Vince Guaraldi at the Piano"), along with an essay by Craig Schulz. The CD has a 12 page booklet with the same content. The record is a Zoetrope that when played will show animated scenes from the special on both sides, designed by Drew Tetz.

You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown" (Original Soundtrack Recording - 50th Anniversary Edition)

Motocross

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PREVIEW 1 Motocross

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the special, LMFP is thrilled to present the premiere release of Vince Guaraldi's soundtrack for 1975's You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown. Guaraldi's score is finally available on CD, vinyl and digital and includes the complete 14 track score plus never before heard music. It also celebrates 75 years of Peanuts®.

The LP is a 45 RPM 12" Zoetrope LP. The Zoetrope, a Guaraldi and Peanuts first, features many scenes from the beloved special. The foundation layer of the vinyl is made with Eco Mix, which means it is carbon neutral and made from recycled material and 100%.

The classic special was written and created by Charles Schulz, directed by Phil Roman, and produced by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson. The record was mixed and mastered for audiophiles, jazz lovers, and Peanuts fans everywhere from the original 2" session tapes to a 192kHz/24bit master. Beyond the composer's playing, Seward McCain plays electric bass, Mark Rosengarden plays drums, and John Scott Trotter supervised the music.

The record Includes fresh takes on "Peppermint Patty," and "Linus and Lucy," and adds a special bonus track, "You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown (Unused Opening Cues)" (performances left out of the special, that now start the B side).  "Motocross" is the featured theme, and there are four additional bonus tracks from (1973 LMFP project) "Bicycles Are Beautiful" scored by Guaraldi, who is joined by McCain on bass and Glenn Cronkhite on drums for those tracks.

50+ years in the making, Clark Germain mixed the album at WonderWorld Studio, Vinson Hudson restored and mastered the record, and it was produced by Sean and Jason Mendelson. The vinyl includes a 4-page insert with art from the special, liner notes that give a track-by-track analysis by producer Sean Mendelson, and notes by producer Jason Mendelson and Derrick Bang (author of "Vince Guaraldi at the Piano") along with an essay by Craig Schulz. The record is a Zoetrope that when played will show animated scenes from the special on both sides, designed by Drew Tetz.


You're A Good Sport, Charlie Brown

Lee Mendelson Film Productions (LMFP) is the Publisher of the Vince Guaraldi musical catalog associated with Peanuts. LMFP is also the producer of the classic Peanuts television specials, including A Charlie Brown Christmas, It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving