[5] The soundtrack album was released by Patsavas' Chop Shop label in conjunction with Atlantic Records.

[7] Twilight: The Score was made available for digital download on November 25, 2008, and the album was released to stores on December 9, 2008.

[12] "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" by Iron & Wine was chosen for inclusion in the movie by actress Kristen Stewart, who plays Bella Swan.

[15] Hot Topic locations across the United States hosted exclusive Twilight soundtrack listening parties on October 24.

Carter Burwell composed and orchestrated the score for Twilight over a 9- to 10-week period, and it was recorded and mixed in about 2 weeks in late September 2008.

[84] Other themes include a bass-line, drum beat and distorted guitar sound for the nomadic vampires, and a melody for the Cullen family.