Kramer Vs. Kramer
Various
- Artist
- Various
- Label
- CBS
- Catalog number
- MK 35873
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 074643587327
What’s on it
Kramer Vs. Kramer has 6 tracks. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
A1First Movement: Allegro (Abridged) From Concerto In C Major For Mandolin
- Composed By
- Antonio Vivaldi
A2Second Movement: Adagio, Third Movement: Allegro From Sonata In D Major For Trumpet And Strings, Rondeau Minuet From The "The Gordian Knot Untied"
- Composed By
- Henry Purcell
A3Concerto In C Major For Mandolin, Strings And Harpsichord, P.134 - Allegro, Largo, Allegro
- Composed By
- Antonio Vivaldi
A4Sonata In D Major For Trumpet, Strings And Continuo - Allegro, Adagio, Allegro
- Composed By
- Henry Purcell
B1"The Gordian Knot Untied" - Overture, Air, Rondeau Minuet, Air, Jig, Air, Minuet
- Composed By
- Henry Purcell
B2Concerto In G Major For Two Mandolins, Strings And Organ, P.133
- Composed By
- Antonio Vivaldi
Where to find one
Search for Kramer Vs. Kramer on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The soundtrack for the 1979 film Kramer vs. Kramer, released by CBS, was curated to complement the emotional weight of the Academy Award-winning drama. Rather than a traditional orchestral score, the album leans heavily on the compositions of Antonio Vivaldi, specifically the Mandolin Concerto in C Major, which became inextricably linked to the film's iconic imagery. This selection reflected the production's aim to ground a contemporary domestic story in a classical, timeless soundscape, emphasizing the contrast between the film's gritty urban setting and the elegance of its musical backdrop.
The album's presentation and reception were heavily influenced by the film's critical success and its cultural status as a quintessential late-1970s character study. By leaning on the existing classical repertoire, CBS provided a sophisticated, contemplative companion piece to the film's exploration of divorce and child custody. The music was widely praised for reinforcing the film's melancholy tone, and the soundtrack remains a notable example of how classical music was strategically repurposed in New Hollywood cinema to elevate the emotional stakes of domestic narratives.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real albums collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Kramer Vs. Kramer
Kramer Vs. Kramer is a album in the CDs catalog on collecto.rs. Various. No public albums collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Kramer Vs. Kramer on collecto.rs?
Kramer Vs. Kramer doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Kramer Vs. Kramer?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your album, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other cds collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Kramer Vs. Kramer catalog entry come from?
Kramer Vs. Kramer is in the collecto.rs CDs catalog so every collector who owns it shares the same identity row.
Is collecto.rs albums tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your albums is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every album you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
