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Hairspray (OST)

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This is the best cd ever! It SOOO much better than the original single disc version! The second disc has alot great songs. My favorite is I can wait. The only bad thing is that it doesn't have Big, Blonde and Beautiful(Reprise) Velma Only Version that is on the 2-disc dvd. Other than that it is ABSOLUTELY GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Although the music is the same as in other albums, the second CD it's a good one. It has excellent pieces played by the composers, and "You can't stop the beat" instrumental is great. Those songs neither played in the movie nor in the live musical are included here. Good pair of CDs!

Hairspray is an excellent film with equally excellent music. The music, which was composed by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman is a complete knockout and the ensemble cast deliver the goods. This collector's editon features an extra disc which features a song peformed by Nikki Blonsky, which was cut from the film, entitled "I Can Wait", as well as demos of songs which did make it into the film and various other recordings specially made for this album. The CD is great value for money and any Hairspray fan will love it! The album also includes a booklet containing lyrics as well as stickers and photocards of the cast of characters. Amazing! :]

If you saw the original Broadway version of Hairspray, I think you'll prefer that soundtrack recording, even though that version doesn't quite sound like they did it in a recording studio.

If you saw the Movie version of Hairspray only, then you'll probably be happy with this recording. I do prefer John Travolta's Mrs Turnbladt to the Broadway's character's voice, but I prefer Matthew Morrison (Mr Shue from Glee) as Link on the Broadway soundtrack over Zac Efron on this Movie soundtrack. The Broadway version for Penny is better too.

If you like the Movie version, try to find the original Broadway version of the show, because I think you'll like it better. There's more plot and excitement from seeing it live. I saw it recently at the Signature Theatre in DC, which is a very nice intimate theatre. I think it's playing on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas cruise ship, although I have not see that. I did see Chicago on their sister ship (Allure of the Seas), and it was pretty first rate, so I do have pretty good expectations for the Hairspray show on the Oasis.

I absolutely love this cd set. I am crazy about the movie and couldn't wait to get the cd! The music is great!! The liner notes were hilarious. I listen to this all the time!

This was a gift I bought for a friend to give to a friend! HE LOVES THIS MOVIE AND SOUNDTRACK! With this set, you get the soundtrack and MORE! WELL WORTH BUYING if you're a fan!

This is an awesome soundtrack. It is fun and enjoyable to listen to. The best songs on this soundtrack are all of them

If you are a " Hairspray" fan you simply have to buy this " Collectors Edition". Not only the best songs of the movie are in here but also there are exclusive Karaoke tracks which are lots of fun!

I got the cd box with both disc's inside and love the music and extras, but upon looking through the libretto book, I realized that the center spread had been miss cut and the top had the extra bottom...does that make sense? Anyways, you can see all the words, its just the last 2 lines on the center 4 pages are on the top of those pages. So if you just want to listen and do not care about reading the words, this worked great.

Hope this helps.

The Collector's Edition contains 2 discs. The first is exactly the same as the original soundtrack. The second disc contains extras from the film - outtakes and alternate recordings - fine with that as well - although some of the material is also on the DVD (I did not check all details)
The most disapointing part however is the Karaoke Section. On the cover it promises 5 songs although on the disc are only three songs. On my edition the songs "Welcome to the 60's" and "Come so far" are not on the disc although they are featured on the index on the box.
If you are looking for the Karaoke Version of either of these two songs - be aware and do not purchase the disc.