Percepto Records will release a 5-disc Ronald Stein collection dubbed Mad, Mob and Macabre, and compiled from the composer’s efforts for the infamous American International Pictures studio. The lowdown:

No genre of motion picture was too diverse or outrageous for composer Ronald Stein. Whether it was axe-wielding maniacs, troubled teens or giant atomic mutants, Stein was always fearless in his musical approach. And whatever the film was lacking in budget or storyline, Stein made up for it with his lush trademark lyricism, colorful orchestrations and just plain

old-fashioned orchestral chutzpah. His talent catapulted each film to a higher level, no matter how sordid or outrageous the subject matter might have been.

This 5-Disc collection covers every musical base — From the chilling orchestral strains of Dementia 13, The Terror, and Spider-Baby and the seductive rhapsodies of The Last Woman On Earth and The Girl In Lover’s Lane to the hair-raising sci-fi sounds of Attack of The Crab Monsters and Phantom From 10,000 Leagues, to the robust melodies of Atlas, Gunslinger and the wildly jazzy unproduced TV pilot, Dial 1-1-1, this king-sized set stands as the ultimate testament to Stein’s career.

This lavish package includes a full-color booklet featuring an in-depth career retrospective by noted film music historian Randall Larson, reminisces by Harlene Stein, rare behind-the-scenes photographs, classic movie poster art, plus much more.

Each individual score has been meticulously remastered from Stein’s own personal archives.

This deluxe set is strictly limited to 1,000 copies.

More info: percepto.com or order at screenarchives.com.