Elf accomplished the impossible when it was released in 2003: it became an instant, modern-day Christmas classic. Will Ferrell starred as Buddy—one of his iconic roles—a human boy raised to believe he is one of Santa’s elves. When Buddy discovers his true identity, he ventures out to find his real father, played by James Caan, and in the process spreads Christmas cheer to a cynical world.

Directed by Jon Favreau, the film was a massive box-office hit that led to a Broadway musical and stop-motion animated special. It was the first collaboration between Favreau and composer John Debney, which would later bring Zathura, Iron Man 2 and The Jungle Book.

For Elf, Favreau asked Debney for a score that would be “timeless,” and Debney’s charming orchestral score channels Buddy’s innocent outlook as well as one of Favreau’s inspirations, the Rankin/Bass Christmas television specials. From Christmas whimsy, to light-hearted comedy and rousing symphonic action, Debney’s Elf music is a tuneful jewel.

Elf was released by Varèse Sarabande at the time of the film. This Deluxe Edition features an expanded score program, as well as the alternate and edited tracks from the 2003 CD. Liner notes by Tim Greiving feature new interview material with Favreau, Debney and one of the film’s stars, Mary Steenburgen.

01 Papa Elf / Main Title (Pt.1) 1:42
02 Storybook / Main Title (Pt. 2) 1:55
03 Orphanage / Elf Dancing 1:47
04 Here's The Baby 0:48
05 Buddy's Childhood / Santa's Sleigh 2:06
06 Nightmare 0:45
07 Buddy Learns Truth About Parents (Edit) 2:31
08 The Book / Goodbye Buddy 0:38
09 Buddy's Journey To New York 2:38
10 Susan Wells / Buddy Meets Jovie 1:00
11 Yearbook / Beautiful Voice 0:42
12 Fake Santa 1:22
13 Dad's Present 0:31
14 Jail Time 1:30
15 Buddy And Little Girl 0:42
16 Elfized Home 1:35
17 Tucked In 1:03
18 Where Did You Get The Wood 0:28
19 Pants Down / Evil Radiator 1:38
20 Elf At School 1:06
21 Snowball Fight / The Star 1:40
22 Buddy To Work With You 0:35
23 Let's Hire Miles Finch 0:24
24 Problem In The Mailroom / Miles Finch 0:50
25 Miles And Buddy 1:59
26 Miles Book / Buddy's Goodbye 0:59
27 The Pitch Will Wait / Sad Buddy On The Bridge 1:18
28 Buddy Sees Santa 2:05
29 Buddy, Dad And Brother In The Park 1:24
30 Mounted Police / Santa / Attack 2:53
31 Here Come The Police 3:30
32 The Chase Continues 0:23
33 Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Pt. 2) 0:56
34 Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Pt. 3) 0:38
35 Still Only 90% / Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Pt. 4) 0:30
36 Here Comes The Sleigh 1:13
37 End Credits Score Suite 1:11
38 Papa Elf (Original Soundtrack Mix) 1:46
39 Main Title (Original Soundtrack Mix) 1:58
40 Snowman's Advice (Original Soundtrack Mix) 1:46
41 A Walk In The Park (Original Soundtrack Mix Without Vocal) 0:42
42 Attack Of The Little People (Original Soundtrack Edit) 1:14
43 Buddy And Santa Take Flight (Original Soundtrack Edit) 1:15
44 Christmas Medley (From The Original Soundtrack) 2:23