Harry Gregson-Williams & John Powell – Shrek (25th Anniversary Picture Disc)

Harry Gregson-Williams & John Powell – Shrek (Original Motion Picture Score) returns to vinyl in a limited picture-disc edition celebrating twenty-five years since the film’s original theatrical release. Issued through Concord, this pressing puts the orchestral score at the centre of the release while giving the record a visual presentation designed specifically for collectors of film music and animation soundtracks.

The score follows the film’s journey from Shrek’s isolated swamp through his encounter with Donkey, the quest to rescue Princess Fiona and the increasingly chaotic path toward Duloc. Across the programme, the music shifts between fairytale atmosphere, broad comedy, action and romance. Pieces such as “Fairytale,” “March Of Farquaad,” “Dragon! / Fiona Awakens,” “Saving Donkey’s Ass” and “Transformation / The End” mirror the film’s mix of traditional fantasy language and irreverent humour.

This anniversary edition is presented as a picture disc. Side A carries a hero image of the film’s central characters, while Side B features Shrek and Donkey, making the physical record part of the celebration rather than simply a standard black-vinyl reissue. The format is especially well suited to a film whose visual identity is as recognisable as its music.

The complete score is spread across two sides, with twenty-seven cues covering the major dramatic and comic moments of the story. Rather than focusing on the pop songs associated with the film, this release highlights the original instrumental score and the way it supports the pacing, character and fantasy setting of Shrek.

For soundtrack collectors, animation fans and listeners interested in the work of Harry Gregson-Williams and John Powell, this 25th Anniversary picture disc offers a distinctive way to revisit the music. It combines a full programme of the original motion picture score with a limited-edition visual presentation that directly reflects the characters and world of the film, making it a distinctive anniversary pressing for both soundtrack shelves and Shrek collections.