FIRST LISTEN: The Weeknd's 'Earned It' from 50 SHADES OF GREY Film

The Weeknd premiered his music video for "Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)," the first track released from the Fifty Shades of GreyOriginal Motion Picture Soundtrack [Republic Records].

Watch the video:

Fifty Shades of Grey is the hotly anticipated film adaptation of the bestselling book that has become a global phenomenon. Since its release, the "Fifty Shades" trilogy has been translated into 51 languages worldwide and sold more than 100 million copies in e-book and printmaking it one of the biggest and fastest-selling book series ever.Stepping into the roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, who have become iconic to millions of readers, are Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson.

The video showcases the same seductive tone of the film, due in large part to the direction by Fifty Shades of Grey director Sam Taylor-Johnson and a starring role by Johnson. In addition to Taylor-Johnson and Johnson, the film's cinematographer, Seamus McGarvey, also lent his talents to the shoot.

The digital pre-order, which debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes Soundtrack Album chart, is available now and unlocks immediate downloads of "Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)" and Sia's "Salted Wound." The album features 16 tracks from legends and superstars, such as The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, Beyonc and Annie Lennox, as well as new and previously unreleased material from Ellie Goulding, Skylar Grey, Jessie Ware among others. The full tracklisting is below.

The soundtrack is available in stores and at all digital retailers beginning February 10, while the Universal Pictures and Focus Features' film releases in theaters nationwide on February 13.

The trailer for the film, which has been viewed more than 100 million times, is now available to view on the official site. Iconic four-time Oscar nominee Danny Elfman provides the original score for the film, while Dana Sano serves as the music supervisor.

Standard Edition Tracklisting:

1. "I Put A Spell On You (Fifty Shades of Grey)"- Annie Lennox
2. "Undiscovered" - Laura Welsh
3. "Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)" - The Weeknd
4. "Meet Me In The Middle" - Jessie Ware
5. "Love Me Like You Do" - Ellie Goulding
6. "Haunted (Michael Diamond Remix)" -Beyonc
7. "Salted Wound" - Sia
8. "Beast Of Burden" - The Rolling Stones
9. "I'm On Fire" - AWOLNATION
10. "Crazy In Love (2014 Remix)" - Beyonc
11. "Witchcraft" - Frank Sinatra
12. "One Last Night" - Vaults
13. "Where You Belong" - The Weeknd
14. "I Know You" - Skylar Grey
15. "Ana And Christian" - Danny Elfman
16. "Did That Hurt?" - Danny Elfman

For More Information:
Beau Benton
Republic Records
Beau.Benton@umusic.com

ABOUT REPUBLIC RECORDS:
A division of Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company, Republic is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Black Sabbath, Colbie Caillat, Enrique Iglesias, Florence + the Machine, Godsmack, Gotye, James Blake, James Bay, John Mellencamp, Keith Richards, Milky Chance, Nickelback, Of Monsters and Men, Owl City, Seth MacFarlane, Weezer, among many others. It is also comprised of innovative business ventures including American Recordings (The Avett Brothers), Brushfire (Jack Johnson, G. Love), Cash Money (Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj), John Varvatos Records, Lava Records (Jessie J, Lorde), Monkeywrench (Pearl Jam), Casablanca Records (Testo, Martin Garrix), NBC's The Voice (Cassadee Pope, Danielle Bradbery), XO (The Weeknd), Photo Finish Records (MisterWives), School Boy Records (PSY, Sheppard), among others.In addition, Republicmaintains a long-standing strategic alliance with country powerhouseBig Machine Label Group which iscomprised of Big Machine Records (Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw), Dot Records (Maddie + Tae), andRepublic Nashville (The Band Perry, Florida Georgia Line, The Eli Young Band).

ABOUT FIFTY SHADES OF GREY:
Fifty Shades of Grey is the hotly anticipated film adaptation of the bestsellingbook that has become a globalphenomenon. Since its release, the "Fifty Shades" trilogy has been translated into 51 languages worldwide and sold more than 100 million copies in e-book and printmaking it one of the biggest and fastest-selling book series ever.

Stepping into the roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, who have become iconic to millions of readers, are Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson.

Joining Dornan and Johnson in the cast are Luke Grimes as Elliot, Christian's brother; Victor Rasuk as Jose, Anastasia's close friend; Eloise Mumford as Kate, Anastasia's best friend and roommate; Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey, Christian's mother; Rita Ora as Mia, Christian's sister; Max Martini as Taylor, Christian's bodyguard; Callum Keith Rennie as Ray, Anastasia's stepfather; Jennifer Ehle as Carla, Anastasia's mother; and Dylan Neal as Bob, Carla's husband.

Fifty Shades of Grey is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and produced by Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti alongside E L James, the creator of the series. The screenplay for the film is by Kelly Marcel. www.fiftyshadesmovie.com

SOURCE Universal Pictures

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