Forty years on, the Pretty in Pink soundtrack still hits. UMe marks the anniversary of the 1986 John Hughes classic with a limited-edition reissue of its iconic soundtrack, out now. The ‘Pretty in Baby Pink’ color vinyl LP comes housed in a gatefold sleeve with film photography and includes two bonus tracks previously unavailable on the soundtrack: Otis Redding’s “Try a Little Tenderness” and Talk Back’s “Rudy.”
The original soundtrack was a defining cultural document of its era, and the tracklist holds up without apology. “If You Leave” by OMD, The Psychedelic Furs’ Top 5 title track “Pretty in Pink,” New Order’s “Shell-Shock,” Echo & The Bunnymen’s “Bring on the Dancing Horses,” The Smiths’ “Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want,” and INXS deep-cut “Do Wot You Do” all appear, alongside contributions from Suzanne Vega featuring Joe Jackson, Jesse Johnson, Belouis Some, and Danny Hutton Hitters.
The film itself starred Molly Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy, with supporting performances from Harry Dean Stanton, Jon Cryer, Annie Potts, and James Spader. Directed by Howard Deutch and written and executive produced by Hughes, it remains one of his most enduring cultural touchstones. Pretty in Pink is also available now on digital in remastered 4K Ultra HD from Paramount Pictures.
The 40th Anniversary edition is released with the co-operation of the Hughes Company and Paramount Pictures. A standard black 1LP featuring the original tracklist is available alongside the color pressing.
Pretty In Pink 40th Anniversary ‘Pretty In Baby Pink’ Color Vinyl Tracklist:
Side A:
“If You Leave” – Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD)
“Left of Center” – Suzanne Vega (feat. Joe Jackson)
“Get to Know Ya” – Jesse Johnson
“Do Wot You Do” – INXS
“Pretty in Pink” – The Psychedelic Furs
“Try A Little Tenderness” – Otis Redding
Side B:
“Shell-Shock” – New Order
“Round, Round” – Belouis Some
“Wouldn’t It Be Good” – Danny Hutton Hitters
“Bring on the Dancing Horses” – Echo & The Bunnymen
“Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want” – The Smiths
“Rudy” – Talk Back