2001: A Space Odyssey (soundtrack album)
by Various Artists

2001: A Space Odyssey by Various Artists
(Soundtrack album)
Year: 1968
Overall rank: 4,792nd   
Average Rating: 
80/100 (from 69 votes)
     
Accolades:
Award Top albums of 1968 (68th)
Award Top albums of the 1960s (389th)
Award Best albums of all time (4,792nd)

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2001: A Space Odyssey track list

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Overall rank: 4,792nd | 1960s rank: 389th | 1968 rank: 68th

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80/100 (from 69 votes)
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From 01/20/2019 18:37 | #230119
Beautiful use of classical music in a sci-fi film. Not a bad track to be had. Great film, great album.
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From 03/19/2018 03:33 | #211264
Spectacular music and an informative movie about computers
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From 02/11/2016 12:07 | #159343
A classic soundtrack to a groundbreaking and classic film. Highly recommended.
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From 05/29/2014 01:16 | #113161
eery and beautiful. perfect companion to the film
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Best Albums of 1968
1. The Beatles (The White Album) by The Beatles
2. Electric Ladyland by The Jimi Hendrix Experience
3. Astral Weeks by Van Morrison
4. Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies
5. The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society by The Kinks
6. Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
7. White Light/White Heat by The Velvet Underground
8. Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
9. Music From Big Pink by The Band
10. At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
11. A Saucerful Of Secrets by Pink Floyd
12. Waiting For The Sun by The Doors
13. Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
14. We're Only In It For The Money by The Mothers Of Invention
15. The Notorious Byrd Brothers by The Byrds
16. Cheap Thrills by Big Brother And The Holding Company
17. Wheels Of Fire by Cream
18. Os Mutantes by Os Mutantes
19. Sweetheart Of The Rodeo by The Byrds
20. S.F. Sorrow by The Pretty Things
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