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Original 1978 Canada pressing

The soundtrack to the 1978 movie Skateboard was Mark Snow’s first soundtrack that got commercially released. Martin Snow was born Martin Fulterman in New York City and has become a well known composer for film and television, perhaps best known for his work with The X-Files. The theme even reached #2 in the UK Singles Chart. Other TV serie themes for example are Millennium, La Femme Nikita, Ghost Whisperer, T.J. Hooker to name some. The Skateboard move was directed by George Gage and starred Leif Garrett and also Jefferson Starship guitarist Craig Chaquico. Tony Alva was featured in a cameo as “Tony Blue-tile”.

Track list:
1. Mickey Thomas -Skate Out
2. Mark Snow -Good Morning L.A.
3. Dr. John -Sweet Rider
4. Mark Snow -Randi Loves Jason
5. Taro Meyer -Empty Swing In The Playground
6. Mark Snow -Competition Boogie
7. Mona Lisa & Terry Young -Riding High
8. Jefferson Starship -Fast Buck Freddie
9. Mark Snow -Dogtown Double Cross
10. Roger Jaep -My Heart Is Just A Retread In That Tire Sale Called Life
11. Mark Snow -Jason’s Theme
12. Mickey Thomas -Take Me Higher
13. Mark Snow -10 G’s On The Downhill
14. Mickey Thomas -Gotta Be On Top
15. Mark Snow -Theme From Skateboard-instrumental