A defining cult classic of early 80s sci‑fi cinema, Escape From New York features one of John Carpenter’s most atmospheric and influential electronic scores. Co‑created with long‑time collaborator Alan Howarth, the soundtrack blends brooding synth pulses, tense rhythmic motifs and noir‑styled ambience that perfectly capture the dystopian mood of Carpenter’s vision.
This 2026 transparent red vinyl reissue presents the expanded edition of the soundtrack, including over 20 minutes of previously unreleased music, cues from deleted scenes and iconic dialogue sequences. Remixed from the original multi‑track tapes, this edition remains the definitive audio document of Snake Plissken’s world.

Track Listing

1. Main Title
2. The Bank Robbery
3. Prison Introduction (Dialogue)
4. Over The Wall / Airforce One
5. He’s Still Alive / Romero
6. Snake Plissken (Dialogue)
7. Orientation
8. Tell Him (Dialogue)
9. Engulfed Cathedral (Debussy)
10. Across The Roof
11. Descent Into New York
12. Back To The Pod – Version #1
13. Everyone’s Coming To New York
14. Don’t Go Down There (Dialogue)
15. Back To The Pod – Version #2 / The Crazies Come Out
16. I Heard You Were Dead (Dialogue)
17. Arrival At The Library
18. You Are The Duke Of New York (Dialogue)
19. The Duke Arrives / Barricade
20. President At The Train
21. Who Are You (Dialogue)
22. Police Action
23. Romero And The President
24. The President Is Gone
25. 69th Street Bridge
26. Over The Wall
27. The Name Is Plissken (Dialogue)
28. Snake Shake

Features

2026 reissue
Transparent red coloured vinyl
Expanded edition with unreleased cues and dialogue sequences
Remixed from original multi‑track session tapes
Score by John Carpenter and Alan Howarth
Catalog: SILLP1174

Information

Artist: John Carpenter & Alan Howarth
Title: Escape From New York (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Label: Silva Screen – SILLP1174
Format: 2× Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Expanded, Transparent Red Vinyl
Country: Europe
Released: 2026
Genre: Soundtrack
Style: Electronic / Synth / Film Score