The Cincinnati Kid (Music From The Original Sound Track) - Lalo Schifrin – Vinyl LP Record (VG+)

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Lalo Schifrin – The Cincinnati Kid (Music From The Original Sound Track)

A classic MGM soundtrack from 1965, The Cincinnati Kid captures the cool, smoky tension of Norman Jewison’s poker drama starring Steve McQueen. Lalo Schifrin’s score blends jazz, blues, and cinematic orchestration, perfectly evoking the atmosphere of New Orleans gambling halls and late-night showdowns. The album notably features the title song performed by Ray Charles, adding soul gravitas to an already stylish and sophisticated soundtrack. Schifrin’s arrangements move seamlessly between moody instrumental cues and brassy, rhythm-driven passages, making this an essential piece for collectors of film scores and 1960s jazz-influenced soundtracks.

Genre:
Soundtrack / Film Score / Jazz

Track Listing:

Side One:

1. The Cincinnati Kid (Vocal by Ray Charles) – 2:17

2. So Many Times – 2:02

3. New Orleans Procession – 3:14

4. Shooter – 3:18

5. The Man – 2:35

6. The Cock Fight – 1:35

Side Two:

1. The Cincinnati Kid (Instrumental Version) – 2:55

2. Melba – 3:59

3. Dialogue In The Rain – 2:59

4. The Chase – 1:40

5. All Packed – 1:20

6. The Game – 2:00

7. At The Farm – 3:17

Original 1965 MGM pressing (catalogue E-4313). Soundtracks from major McQueen films retain steady collector interest, particularly those featuring Ray Charles.