Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Republic/
Verve is looking to cast a spell over the charts with the soundtrack to the highly anticipated first installment of
Wicked, due the same day the
Universal film hits theaters, 11/22.
The
soundtrack will spotlight the vocals of co-stars
Ariana Grande, as Glinda the Good Witch, and
Cynthia Erivo (who’s just an
Oscar shy of an
EGOT) as Elphaba. Click
here to pre-order.
The soundtrack will be released in multiple formats, including CD, double vinyl, double picture disc and digitally.
Target will have exclusive versions, including split pink and green vinyl and a CD with a fold-out poster.
Barnes & Noble will offer a CD with an alternate cover.
November is shaping up to be a big month for Grande, who could end up raking in several nods when
Grammy nominations are announced on 11/8. Song of the Year and Record of the Year buzz is building for “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)," and she could also land a nom for her album
Eternal Sunshine, which bowed at #1 with 227k equivalent units sold in March.
HITS, meanwhile, is looking for a spell to get us out of this frog suit in time for the
Wicked premiere party.