SHATTER / Original Soundtrack Selections composed by David Lindup - orange vinyl LP

ONLY 300 UNITS FOR THE UK MARKET • ORANGE VINYL • GATEFOLD • SLEEVE NOTES

The score for the 1974 action-thriller Shatter was composed by David Lindup, serving as a standout, Blaxploitation-style soundtrack that blends funky library music, wah-wah guitars, and Quincy Jones-style jazz elements.

The main theme is a lively, brass-heavy pastiche of 1970s funk and soul, heavily inspired by Isaac Hayes’ iconic Shaft theme. In the final 1974 theatrical release, much of Lindup's acclaimed score was buried underneath the movie's heavy action sound effects.

For decades, the Shatter soundtrack was never commercially released in any form. However, as part of Hammer's modern revival and restoration efforts, the original clean cues have been released for collectors.

This soundtrack to Shatter will be released on 7 August 2026

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HAMMER FILMS are thrilled to announce the next release in their new range that will see an array of Hammer soundtracks remastered and available in deluxe packaging, accompanied by brand new, bespoke material.

In news that will come as music to the ears of Hammer fans everywhere, we’re delighted to confirm that the original soundtrack to Shatter (1974) will soon be available on vinyl for the first time ever.

The critically acclaimed score by David Lindup has been restored and remastered. For the first time, Lindup’s score is presented as originally intended. This vinyl LP restores approximately thirty minutes of music, including the main theme, alternate cues, and incidental pieces. This is essential for library music collectors, film-music connoisseurs, and fans of funk music.

Pressed on orange vinyl and produced exclusively as a Limited Collector’s Edition. This exclusive vinyl release is available only from Hammer Films — once it’s gone, it’s gone forever.

ABOUT DAVID LINDUP

David Lindup (10 May 1928 – 7 January 1992) was an English composer, arranger and orchestrator best known for his collaborations with John Dankworth and his library music (often for KPM).

Lindup composed music for TV series including The Informer, Survival, Journey to the Unknown, The Persuaders! and Diamonds, as well as film scores such as Games That Lovers Play (1971), White Cargo (1973), Shatter (1974), The Spiral Staircase (1975), and the film version of Rising Damp (1980).

The library music he composed is usually uncredited in films and TV programmes, although a younger audience is likely to have heard it in recent years; Midnight Serenade is featured in two Electronic Arts video games for PlayStation 2 (The Godfather and The Sims 2: Castaway).