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Men in Black (1997)

This archived comparison documents 2 songs/music entries credited on the referenced Region 2 DVD and identifies 1 absent from the soundtrack editions examined.

Source: Region 2 DVD · References and links last checked

Only music listed in the opening or end credits of this source edition is counted. Later editions may contain amended music credits that are not currently accounted for here.

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2entries referenced in the credit sequences

1documented as included

1absent from examined editions

50%missing, as documented

1 documented as included · 1 absent · Comparison limited to the editions below

The original credit order, grouped rows, empty layout positions and intentional line breaks are retained. On smaller screens, entries reflow within their original groups. Track and album references identify the particular releases documented; inclusion is not asserted across every edition listed.

Soundtrack editions examined

The numbered references below retain the formats and descriptions supplied with this research. Score albums, song compilations and related releases are distinguished as originally documented; they are not assumed to have identical contents.

Album 1

Audio CD (16 Track Various Artists)

Amazon

Album 2

Audio CD (16 Track Score)

Amazon

Album 3

Audio CD - Import (No. of Tracks not specified)

Amazon

Album 4

Audio CD - Import (No. of Tracks not specified)

Amazon

Album 5

Cassette Import (No of Tracks not specified - Various Artists)

Amazon

Album 6

Digital Download (16 Track Various Artists)

iTunes

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Song finder

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2 entries · Original credit order

  • 1. MEN IN BLACKPerformed by Will SmithCourtesy of Columbia Records · Track 1, Album 6
  • 2. THE PROMISED LANDPerformed by Elvis Presley · Absent from the soundtrack editions examined

Credit transcription

Songs as credited

Numbering identifies entries in this archive. Soundtrack status, track references and listening links beneath each block are research annotations, separate from the transcribed text. Spelling, wording and credit line breaks are retained from the supplied page; the transcription has not been rechecked against the source media.

1. MEN IN BLACK

Produced by Track Masters
Co-Produced by Will Smith
Written by Will Smith, Patrice Rushden, Fred Washington and Terry McFadden
Performed by Will SmithCourtesy of Columbia Records

Track 1, Album 6

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Additional credit details

Opening Titles: Music by Danny Elfman



End Credits (before Songs): Jay Will Smith; Music Editor Ellen Segal; Assistant Music Editor Jennifer Nash; Music Recorded and Mixed by Shawn Murphy;
Conducted by Artie Kane; Music Contractor Patti Zimmitti; Soundtrack on Columbia MUSIC






End Credits (after Songs): © 1997 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved; Columbia Pictures is the author of this film (motion picture) for the purpose of copyright and other laws.

These details reflect the archived source edition. They do not establish coverage across every subsequent soundtrack release.

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