The cult of “Weird Al” Yankovic fans is in for a treat, as the original score of the 1989 film UHF is being released on vinyl for the first time ever. This announcement comes on the 37th anniversary of the film, which is a love letter to low-budget television. The score, composed by John Du Prez, will be available in three different editions through Yankovic’s boutique label Way Moby.
The release of the UHF score is a significant event for fans of the film and “Weird Al” Yankovic. According to Du Prez, “I’m feeling over the moon that the full UHF Official Score Soundtrack will at long last have its day in the sun. I always believed in the music and thought it was some of my best work. This release is simply a dream come true.” Yankovic also expressed his excitement, stating “I’m very excited for the world to finally hear John Du Prez’s beautiful score for UHF in all its glory, and I sincerely hope that this release ushers in a new industry standard of soundtracks coming out 37 years after the movie.”
Score Details
The score was “meticulously produced by Du Prez in his private home studio using late-1989 synthesizers and sample orchestral sounds and textures,” and serves as “a masterclass in cinematic pastiche, single-handedly mimicking epic Hollywood blockbuster aesthetics from sweeping action-adventure to tense psychological thrillers.” The score will be available through weirdal.com for a 3-week pre-order window, with three different editions available: The Deluxe 2LP Album, The Gold Edition Box Set, and The Platinum Edition Box Set.
The Deluxe 2LP Album ($65) includes the complete unreleased score on 180-gram limited-edition colored vinyl, a custom die-cut rigid slipcase, a Stanley Spadowski 3D pop-up gatefold, and four retro-designed faux UHF lobby cards. The Gold Edition Box Set ($135) includes the complete 2LP soundtrack, an exact replica of the original UHF Shooting Script co-written by Al and director Jay Levey, four heavy cardstock mini-posters, replicas of the 1989 Orion Pictures promotional folders, an official UHF T-shirt, and a custom enamel Twinkie Wiener Sandwich pin. The Platinum Edition Box Set ($325) is a museum-grade, ultra-limited collection that adds a 1-sheet liner note hand-signed by John Du Prez, a replica script in a foil-stamped linen slipcase, a replica Orion Pictures 1989 Press Kit, a replica Channel 62 Telethon Stock Certificate, and a massive, custom-manufactured tabletop Channel 62 Schedule Board Game.
Additional UHF News
In addition to the UHF soundtrack release, the movie will be screened with a live orchestra in Los Angeles on October 31st. A 4K Ultra HD edition is also available now via Amazon. This is a great opportunity for fans to experience the film in a new way, and to own a piece of “Weird Al” Yankovic history.
The release of the UHF score and the screening of the film with a live orchestra are significant events for fans of “Weird Al” Yankovic and the film. These events celebrate the enduring legacy of UHF and provide a new way for fans to experience the film’s unique blend of humor and music. With the release of the score and the screening of the film, fans can once again enjoy the quirky charm of UHF and appreciate the genius of “Weird Al” Yankovic and John Du Prez.
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