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The Prisoner [File #1], [File #2], [File #3] (1967/2002)
3CD Soundtrack To One Of Television’s Coolest Shows

The Prisoner was surely one of television’s most bizarre and entertaining shows. It’s Big Brother/Secret Agent themes were wonderfully enhanced with hallucinogenic paranoia mixed with the colorful aura of the swinging 60s, UK style. It was fun, too. As was the music, a twisted assemblage of elevator jazz, patriotic brass bands, lounge, candy psych-pop and Bond-esque action themes – all intertwined behind the show’s intensely mysterious facade. It’s hard to imagine this 3CD soundtrack making much sense to those unfamiliar with the show, but fans of the era just might appreciate it anyway. The mere 17 episode series was so unique it still inspires rabid fans to this day (Dhani Harrison’s band is named thenewno2 [the new number two] – a direct quote from the show). Each disc contains snappy bits of dialog, perfect for sampling purposes and phone answering machines. No single track can encapsulate the entire set, so you get the “Main Titles” theme. Click the covers for links to Amazon. They also have the entire series on DVD for about $25. Watch the series debut, below.

[FILE #1]
Main Titles (2:20)
“Whats The Name Of This Place?” (1:00)
The Cottage Maid Is Seen (2:17)
The Band Appears (Radetski March) (1:46)
“I Suppose You’re Wondering…” (0:41)
Number 6 In The Cottage (3:20)
The Band Concert (2:40)
Afternoon Concert (2:20)
“I Will Not Make Any Deals With You.” (0:12)
Helicopter Escape Bid (1:56)
“Subject Shows Great Enthusiasm.” (0:35)
Unused Title Theme (2:16)
“I Am Not A Number.” (0:50)
Number 6 Hates The Tune (3:03)
Night-Time Drink (2:25)
“Do You Still Think You Can Escape, Number 6?” (0:14)
Number 8 Swims Off (3:07)
Number 6 Chops Down The Tree (2:33)
Village Curfew (1:58)
“There Are Some People Who Talk.” (0:54)
Exhibition Hall (2:24)
The Dinghy Casts Off (1:17)
“The Village Is A Place Where People Turn Up.” (0:40)
Crate Journey (3:01)
Back To The Cottage (2:43)
Engadine’s Party (2:49)
Number 6 Dances With ‘B’ (1:23)
Number 6 Is Drugged (1:53)
Dreamy Party (2:06)
End titles (1:11)

[FILE #2]
“Tranmission Begins…” (0:11)
Main Title theme (3:22)
Breakfast (1:18)
“Elections? In This Place?” (0:14)
Speedboat Dash (2:52)
Nightclub (1:35)
“What Happens If I Run Against You?” (0:16)
Number 6 Wins The Election (1:24)
“I Call This Meeting To Order.” (0:49)
Number 6 Gets Beaten (1:37)
“Will You Ever Learn?” (0:12)
Art Class (0:39)
Speedlearn Broadcast (0:42)
The Board Meet (0:48)
“Knowledgable Cabbages.” (0:08)
Exam Results (2:01)
The General (0:38)
Final Report (2:31)
Adrift At Sea (2:56)
“We Have A Problem.” (0:33)
Gunrunners (1:56)
Early Morning (2:08)
“You’re A Wicked Man.” (0:11)
Carnival (2:19)
Nocturnal Escape (3:44)
Number 6 Takes The Life-Belt (1:41)
Number 6 Leaves The Dance (1:32)
“I Like My Dream.” (0:17)
Angry Mob (0:48)
Human Chess (2:42)
Tower Attack (1:53)
MS Polotska (1:18)
Following Number 6 (2:28)
Village Band (0:45)
Kosho (1:32)
Number 6 Fights Number 14 (3:58)
“You Are Merely Citizen Number 6.” (0:15)
Number 6 At Café (2:16)
End Title (1:14)

[FILE #3]
“The One And Only Number 6″ (0:06)
Main Titles – Full Version (3:33)
Janet’s Party (1:19)
“Tomorrow, You Will Wake Up A New Man” (0:14)
European Drive (1:08)
Kandersfelt (1:31)
Cricket (1:55)
Exploding Ball (2:20)
“My Name is Death” (0:24)
Record Street (1:59)
Poisoned Beer (2:33)
Turkish Bath (2:31)
“You Are A Born Survivor” (0:14)
Boxing Booth (1:58)
Big Dipper (3:43)
Fashion Shoot (1:26)
Car Chase (2:36)
Spinning Car (2:27)
Attack On The Bulldozer (1:31)
Lighthouse Fort (2:25)
Regression (2:08)
“Till Death Do Us Part” (0:16)
School Days (0:39)
“You Must Conform” (0:21)
Opening Theme (0:44)
“Number 6 is Presented To You” (0:34)
Return of Number 2 (1:45)
President Speech (2:38)
“I Take It You Are Prepared To Meet Number 1″ (0:20)
Number 6 Throned (2:15)
Rocket Fires Up (3:08)
End Titles (1:21)