[2] The box set included work tapes and demos intertwined into the finished original soundtrack.

[6] The Legacy Collection: The Little Mermaid was released as a two-disc album on November 24, 2014, to coincide with the film's twenty-fifth anniversary.

[11] All lyrics are written by Howard Ashman; all music is composed by Alan MenkenSeveral pieces of music from the movie remained unreleased in any format from Disney until the release of Walt Disney The Legacy Collection: The Little Mermaid in December 2014 according to the 25th anniversary of the film.

A fan-compiled complete score (including song instrumentals) does exist and can be heard/seen on video sharing websites.

Menken was originally hired for the songs only, but after writing an underscore demo for the film's executives, his assignment grew.