{"product_id":"john-williams-checkmate-diamond-head-two-complete-albums-plus-bonus-tracks-compact-discs","title":"John Williams: Checkmate \/ Diamond Head - Two Complete Albums Plus Bonus Tracks - COMPACT DISCS","description":"\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eCheckmate \/ Diamond Head - Two Complete Albums Plus Bonus Tracks\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eArtist: \u003c\/b\u003eJohn Williams\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eLabel: \u003c\/b\u003eJasmine Records\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eProduct Type: \u003c\/b\u003eCOMPACT DISCS\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eUPC: \u003c\/b\u003e604988288629\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eGenre: \u003c\/b\u003eVocal\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eRelease Date: \u003c\/b\u003e2026-09-18\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eNumber of Discs: \u003c\/b\u003e1\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eAdditional Details: \u003c\/b\u003eUNITED KINGDOM - IMPORT-BONUS TRACKS\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \n                                         Long before he became the legendary composer of blockbuster classics including Jaws, Star Wars, E.T. and Indiana Jones, John Williams was establishing his reputation as one of Hollywood's most versatile young musical talents. This release brings together two key early soundtrack albums: the Grammy-nominated jazz-infused score from the acclaimed CBS television series Checkmate (1961) and the lush, romantic music from Diamond Head (1962), Williams's first major feature film assignment. Originally credited as Johnny Williams, these recordings reveal the remarkable breadth of a composer equally at home with hard-driving jazz rhythms and expansive orchestral writing. Checkmate showcases his sophisticated, modern television scoring, while Diamond Head foreshadows the sweeping melodic style that would later make him the most celebrated film composer of his generation. Completing the collection are four rare bonus tracks from the 1957 album Plays Sounds From Screen Spectaculars, featuring some of Williams's earliest arranging and conducting work. A unique opportunity to hear the formative recordings of a future cinematic giant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Theme from Checkmate \u003cbr\u003e1.2 The Isolated Pawn \u003cbr\u003e1.3 Cyanide Touch \u003cbr\u003e1.4 Far Out Place \u003cbr\u003e1.5 Hassle in the Castle \u003cbr\u003e1.6 En Passant \u003cbr\u003e1.7 The Black Knight \u003cbr\u003e1.8 Fireside Eyes \u003cbr\u003e1.9 The Bishop's Retreat \u003cbr\u003e1.10 Queen's Sacrifice \u003cbr\u003e1.11 Shy Youth \u003cbr\u003e1.12 The King Swings \u003cbr\u003e1.13 Diamond Head \u003cbr\u003e1.14 Main Title \u003cbr\u003e1.15 Luau Dance \u003cbr\u003e1.16 Sloan Strolls \u003cbr\u003e1.17 Honolulu Dive \u003cbr\u003e1.18 Catamaran \u003cbr\u003e1.19 Diamond Head Theme \u003cbr\u003e1.20 Hawaiian Welcome \u003cbr\u003e1.21 Sloan's Dream \u003cbr\u003e1.22 Mei Chen \u003cbr\u003e1.23 Manoalani \u003cbr\u003e1.24 End Title \u003cbr\u003e1.25 Theme from Picnic \u003cbr\u003e1.26 Dearly Beloved \u003cbr\u003e1.27 I'm Old Fashioned \u003cbr\u003e1.28 The Anniversary Song\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"John Williams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49978241712199,"sku":"46561466","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2976\/0132\/files\/4539301-3710033.jpg?v=1793707303","url":"https:\/\/tower.com\/products\/john-williams-checkmate-diamond-head-two-complete-albums-plus-bonus-tracks-compact-discs","provider":"Tower Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}