![]() ![]() ^ "1980 Talent in Action – Soundtracks".ISSN 0144-5804 – via World Radio History. ^ "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts – 1980" (in German).^ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1980" (in Dutch).ISSN 0315-5994 – via Library and Archives Canada. Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). ISSN 0008-7289 – via World Radio History. ISSN 0034-1622 – via World Radio History. ^ "Electric Light Orchestra Chart History ( Billboard 200)".^ " – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu".^ "Charts.nz – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu".^ " – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu" (in German).Sisältää hitin – levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972 (in Finnish) (1st ed.). ^ " – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu" (in Dutch).^ a b "Billboard Magazine, Hits of the World, 1980".^ "Austriancharts.at – Soundtrack / Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu" (in German).Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. ^ Casey Kasem's American Top 40 - The Top 100 of 1981 from 26 December 1981.Olivia: The Biography of Olivia Newton-John Hachette UK, 2008. ^ "Jeff Lynne Song Database - Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu song analysis".MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (5th edn). ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. * Sales figures based on certification alone. Year-end charts 1980 year-end chart performance for Xanadu Chart (1980)Īustralian Albums (Kent Music Report) ġ981 year-end chart performance for Xanadu Chart (1981)Ĭertifications and sales Certifications and sales for Xanadu Region Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for Xanadu Chart (1980)Īustralian Albums ( Kent Music Report) įinnish Albums ( Suomen virallinen lista) Not every song from the soundtrack was included on the album, with the Newton-John solo, "You Made Me Love You" released only on the B-side of the duet "Suddenly."Īll tracks on Side One written by John Farrar. A compromise was worked out between the two companies in that the album was released on MCA in the US and Canada, and on Jet in the rest of the world. The Newton-John side also featured Cliff Richard, the Tubes and Gene Kelly.Īt the time of the album's release, Olivia Newton-John was signed to MCA Records, while ELO were signed to Jet Records. The songs on side two were written and performed by ELO the title track which closed side two featured Newton-John as lead vocalist. The soundtrack featured songs on side one by the film's star, Olivia Newton-John, written by her long-time producer, John Farrar. All in all, the album was the fifth most popular US soundtrack of 1981. Meanwhile, " Suddenly", Olivia's duet with Cliff Richard, became her second Number One single in Belgium. "Magic" became Olivia's ninth Number One single in the Netherlands, while "Xanadu" topped the chart in Italy. The singles " Magic" and " Xanadu" reached number one in the United States and United Kingdom, respectively. In 2008 the soundtrack album was digitally remastered as a bonus CD as part of the film's DVD release titled Xanadu: Magical Musical Edition.Īlthough the film was a critical and commercial disappointment, the soundtrack was a worldwide success and received positive reviews from music critics, earning double platinum certifications in the United States and Canada. The original LP release featured on side one the songs of Newton-John, and on side two the songs of ELO. It was released in June 1980 on MCA Records in the United States and July 1980 by Jet Records in the United Kingdom. Please inquire before purchase.Xanadu is the soundtrack to the 1980 musical film of the same name, featuring the Australian singer Olivia Newton-John and the British group Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). Photos may not depict actual item for sale. *Note this is a vintage item over 20 years old: there may be slight imperfections- signs of age/wear not specifically cited in description. Olivia Newton-John With Gene Kelly– Whenever You're Away From MeĔ:15Įlectric Light Orchestra–ĝon't Walk AwayĔ:48Įlectric Light Orchestra–Ěll Over The WorldĔ:04Įlectric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John– Xanaduē:30 Olivia Newton-John– Suspended In Timeē:52 Olivia Newton-John With The Tubes–ĝancin'ĕ:14 Olivia Newton-John With Cliff Richard– SuddenlyĔ:03 SHIPS GIFT READY WITH NEW ARCHIVAL RECORD SLEEVES Original custom printed inner sleeve insert intact, crisp as new. ![]() Absolutely no creasing, no splits, no pressure wear, no holes/cuts. The iconic 80's film soundtrack- WITH INSERT: Original '80 Release: Vinyl is Very Good Plus, glossy, labels are perfect Cover is Excellent: Clean, Bright, slightest shelf wear. ![]()
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