This is a special edition soundtrack to the 1983 John Hughes penned comedy, 'National Lampoon's Vacation' which starred Chevy Chase and spawned 4 sequels. The original soundtrack was released on LP and cassette for a limited time after the films release in 1983 before becoming out-of-print. There was no compact disc issued.
 
This collection contains the original ten songs from the soundtrack and adds an additional three songs as heard in the film.
 
This collection also contains ten track soundtrack from 'National Lampoon's European Vacation' film. There was no soundtrack released for this film in any format. This is it!
 
As a bonus, two tracks from the third film, 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' film are added. 25 songs in all!
 
National Lampoon's Vacation
HOLIDAY ROAD by Lindsey Buckingham
THE TRIP (Theme From Vacation) by Ralph Burns
MOCKINGBIRD by Aretha Franklin *
BLITZKRIEG BOP by Ramones
DEEP RIVER BLUES by Ralph Burns
MR. BLUE by The Fleetwoods
LITTLE BOY SWEET by June Pointer
HE’S SO DULL by Vanity 6
SUMMER HEARTS by Nicolette Larson
CHRISTIE’S SONG by Ralph Burns
VACATION PIANO BAR by Ralph Burns *
CHARIOTS OF FIRE by Vangelis *
DANCIN’ ACROSS THE USA by Lindsey Buckingham
 
National Lampoon's European Vacation
PIG IN A POKE by Danny Gould
HEY, BIG SPENDER by Beverly DeAngelo
SOME LIKE IT HOT by The Power Station
THE SOUND OF GRISWOLDS  by Cast
PROBLEMS D‘ AMOUR by Alexander Robotnick
ZA PLANE POUR MOI by Plastic Bertrand
A TOWN CALLED MALICE by The Jam
NEW LOOKS by Dr. John
BACK IN AMERICA by Network
SOME LIKE IT HOT (AND THE HEAT MIX) by The Power Station
 
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
CHRISTMAS VACATION by Mavis Staples
THAT SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS by Ray Charles
 
All Songs Sound Fantastic.