Dimitri Tiomkin - It's A Wonderful Life (75th Anniversary Burgundy Zuzu's Petals Vinyl)

Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life is not only the most beloved holiday film of all time—it’s also one of the most quintessentially American movies ever made. Its timeless themes of hope, perseverance, and humanity have touched generations, and much of its emotional power stems from Dimitri Tiomkin’s unforgettable score.

For decades, only fragments of Tiomkin’s original compositions were heard in the film. Many cues were altered, rearranged, or removed entirely by Capra during editing. Thanks to painstaking restoration from Tiomkin’s original acetates, collectors and music historians have finally reconstructed the full score as Tiomkin intended.

Now, for the first time ever, this complete, restored version is available on vinyl. Presented by Real Gone Music, It’s a Wonderful Life arrives as a limited 75th Anniversary Edition pressed on burgundy “Zuzu’s Petals” vinyl, featuring a two-page insert with rare photos, full credits, and the iconic promotional poster artwork of Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed.

A landmark release that celebrates both Tiomkin’s musical genius and Capra’s cinematic masterpiece.

Key Facts

• Composer: Dimitri Tiomkin
• Title: It’s A Wonderful Life – 75th Anniversary Edition
• Format: LP Burgundy “Zuzu’s Petals” Vinyl
• Edition: Limited to 1,500 copies
• Label: Real Gone Music
• Genre: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack / Film Score
• Features:
  • First-ever vinyl release of Tiomkin’s complete restored score
  • Includes two-page insert with photos, credits, and poster art
  • Pressed on exclusive burgundy-colored vinyl

Tracklist

Side 1

1. Main Title – Heaven
2. Ski Run
3. Death Telegram
4. Gower’s Deliverance
5. George and Dad
6. Father’s Death
7. Love Sequence
8. Dilemma
9. Bank Crisis
10. Wedding Cigars
11. George Lassoes Stork
12. This Is the Army, Mr. Jones – Dankgebet
13. Uncle Billy’s Blunder
14. Search for Money
15. Potter’s Threat
16. Clarence’s Arrival

Side 2

1. George Is Unborn
2. Haunted House (with Chorus)
3. Pottersville Cemetery
4. Wrong Mary Hatch – The Prayer
5. It’s a Wonderful Life
6. Auld Lang Syne – End Title
7. It’s a Wonderful Life (Vocal)
8. Main Title (Film Version)
9. Father’s Death (Alternate)
10. Wedding March
11. Big Band
12. Haunted House (Alternate)
13. Pottersville Cemetery (Alternate – without Chorus)
14. Auld Lang Syne (Alternate)
15. Trailer Music

A historic release for film music enthusiasts and collectors alike—Dimitri Tiomkin’s It’s a Wonderful Life finally shines in its full symphonic glory, beautifully pressed for the first time on vinyl.