The soundtrack was certified gold in Canada ( 50,000 units ) by the Canadian Recording Industry Association on 14 December 2001 . It was also certified gold in Japan for 100,000 units by the RIAJ . In 2002 , the soundtrack was nominated for Best Original Score at the 74th Academy Awards in which Williams took part in conducting the ceremony . However , Williams lost to Howard Shore 's score of '' The Lord of the Rings : The Fellowship of the Ring ''
74th Academy Awards
74th Academy Awards
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (soundtrack)