Lethal Weapon (soundtrack)

Lore & Background

The original soundtrack album features ten tracks, including 'Amanda,' 'Meet Martin Riggs,' 'Roger,' 'Coke Deal,' 'Mr. Joshua,' 'They've Got my Daughter,' 'The Desert,' 'Nightclub,' 'The Weapon,' and 'Theme From Lethal Weapon.' In April 2002, a Limited Edition of 3,000 numbered copies was released, adding previously unreleased tracks such as the cue from the 'Hollywood Blvd. Chase' sequence, which recurred in *Lethal Weapon 2* and *3*.

Reader's Guide

In December 2013, La-La Land Records released the complete score as part of the *Lethal Weapon Soundtrack Collection*. This two-disc set includes previously unreleased material, such as 'Jingle Bell Rock' by Bobby Helms and numerous cues from the film. The 2013 edition organizes the score into two discs: Disc One presents the film's complete score in chronological order, while Disc Two contains the original soundtrack album plus additional tracks like alternate versions of 'Suicide' and 'Helicopter.' The soundtrack's blend of orchestral, jazz, and rock elements helped define the sonic identity of the *Lethal Weapon* franchise.

Did You Know?

• The soundtrack was originally released on audio cassette and CD on March 30, 1987.
• The title track 'Lethal Weapon' was performed by Honeymoon Suite.
• A 2002 Limited Edition of 3,000 numbered copies included the 'Hollywood Blvd. Chase' cue, which recurred in *Lethal Weapon 2* and *3*.
• The 2017 La-La Land Records expanded edition includes 'Jingle Bell Rock' by Bobby Helms as the first track, not the 2013 release.