Wicked: The Soundtrack – Various Artists (Vinyl 12" LP)
Released on 22 November 2024 alongside Universal Pictures’ Wicked: Part One, this film soundtrack features Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz’s score reimagined for the cinematic adaptation. Vocal performances from Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda anchor the album, with live-recorded vocals captured right on set for immersive realism. The album entered the Billboard 200 at No. 2 with strong acclaim for its fresh yet faithful rendering of the musical classic
Key Highlights
- Features standout film renditions of Popular, No One Mourns the Wicked, Dancing Through Life, and Defying Gravity
- Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo each appear on seven of the 11 tracks, delivering emotionally potent duets and solos
- Most vocals were recorded live during filming, lending authentic theatrical energy to performances
- Deluxe double-LP available on black vinyl with remastered mixes; limited-edition picture discs, coloured variants, and split Glinda/Elphaba vinyl editions also released
Tracklisting
1. No one Mourns The Wicked - Ariana Grande ft. Andy Nyman, Courtney Mae-Briggs, Jeff Goldblum, Sharon D.Clarke & Jenna Boyd
2. Dear Old Shiz - Shiz University Choir ft. Ariana Grande
3. The Wizard And I - Cynthia Erivo ft Michelle Yeoh
4. What Is This Feeling? - Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo
5. Something Bad - Peter Dinklage ft. Cynthia Erivo
6. Dancing Through Life - Jonathan Bailey ft. Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode & Cynthia Erivo
7. Popular - Ariana Grande
8. I'm Not That Girl - Cynthia Erivo
9. One Short Day - Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
10. A Sentimental Man - Jeff Goldblum
11. Defying Gravity - Cynthia Erivo ft. Ariana Grande
Fun Fact
Ariana Grande resisted introducing her usual pop vocal styling into Popular, insisting it remain true to Glinda’s character motivation rather than her own stylistic flourish—resulting in an extended, emotionally driven performance praised for its fidelity to the musical’s spirit.
This vinyl edition is an outstanding convergence of film and theatre sound—with cinematic scale, emotional depth, and impeccable performances by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo—captured beautifully in vinyl form.