No collection is perfect. If you are building a playlist alongside this, note that this OST leaves out a few notable cues:
Whether you are listening for Shirley Bassey’s soaring vocals or the click of a Walther PPK’s hammer in the sound effects, this collection in lossless quality is shaken, not stirred —and perfectly preserved.
Written by Bono and The Edge, Turner’s sultry, dangerous delivery breathes new life into the post-Cold War Pierce Brosnan era. Disc 2: Deep Cuts, Score Tracks, and Rare Gems No collection is perfect
As of 2025, Qobuz and Tidal sometimes carry “Best of Bond” compilations, but rarely this specific 2012 2-CD edition in full. The physical CD rip remains the most reliable source for true FLAC.
Paul McCartney & Wings ( Live and Let Die ), Duran Duran ( A View to a Kill ), and Tina Turner ( GoldenEye ). Disc Two: Bonus Cues & Rarities Disc 2: Deep Cuts, Score Tracks, and Rare
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Conversely, some Bond purists expressed disappointment. A common critique was that the collection felt like a "rush-job," lacking the unreleased rarities and demo tracks that had made the 1992 30th Anniversary Edition so special [13†L36-L44]. Several reviewers noted that while the first disc is flawless, the second disc feels like a "random collection of widely available tracks" [13†L41-L42]. Disc Two: Bonus Cues & Rarities This public
This disc defines the "Bond Sound"—brassy, bold, and orchestral.
Have you picked up this collection? Which Bond theme sounds best in lossless quality? Let me know in the comments below.
The dramatic orchestral hits that punctuate the action scenes retain their full visceral impact. Disc 1: The Iconic Themes (The 007 Blueprints)