The Empire Strikes Back - "Swamp Planet" Green Vinyl - Sealed

JOHN WILLIAMS The Empire Strikes Back: Symphonic Suite from the Original Motion Picture Score (2025 UK/EU limited edition 13-track LP pressed on "Swamp Planet" Green Vinyl. Originally released just days after The Empire Strikes Back premiered in cinemas, this specially curated Symphonic Suite features legendary composer John Williams' most enduring themes from the Star Wars saga. Performed by the National Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Charles Gerhardt. From the bold grandeur of "The Imperial March" to the tenderness of "Han Solo and the Princess" and the mysterious charm of "Yoda's Theme", this is an expertly orchestrated experience that breathes new life into familiar galactic motifs. Produced by George Korngold, son of legendary composer Erich Korngold, the suite also includes alternative orchestrations of "The Asteroid Field", "Training of a Jedi Knight", and the rousing Main Title/The Imperial Probe intro. Housed inside a deluxe gatefold sleeve featuring stunning artwork by William Stout, with insightful liner notes from John Williams, Ray Bradbury and Christpher Plamer. Hype sticker & factory sealed. Recommended)

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$44.21, £32.99  
Product Availability In stock. Order now for shipping on Friday 23rd May
Release Date 23rd May 2025
Release Year 2025
Condition Unless stated otherwise in the description above, all items are in at least excellent condition - so please read our descriptions carefully. We try to sell items as close to Mint condition as possible, and many will indeed be close to brand new and/or unplayed. Others may be 'used' - and all will meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed.
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Format vinyl LP album (LP record)
Record Label Varese Sarabande
Complete Stock List Go to Star Wars
Product Catalogue No 888072691032
Music Genre Film & TV
Country Comes from UK Comes from 'UK'
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Originally released 21 May 1980, The Empire Strikes Back: Symphonic Suite from the Original Motion Picture Score presented selections of composer John Williams' music for STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, which had premiered in theatres just two days before. Performed by The National Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of conductor Charles Gerhardt, the one-disc record was intended to supplement - not compete with - the “official” two-record soundtrack released one month earlier by RSO Records.

This album consists of the Concert Suite from THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (The Imperial March, Han Solo and the Princess, Yoda's Theme, and The Asteroid Field), supplemented by several other cues from the film score, including Alfred Newman's Fox Fanfare, plus Maestro Williams' Main Title/The Imperial Probe, and Training of a Jedi Knight.

To avoid repetition of familiar material, Williams, conductor Charles Gerhardt, and producer George Korngold (son of composer Erich Korngold, one of Williams' musical heroes) presented new arrangements and orchestrations, performed by 96-member National Symphonic Orchestra.

Side A:
1. 20th Century-Fox Fanfare
2. Main Title/The Imperial Probe
3. Luke's First Crash
4. Han Solo And The Princess
5. The Asteroid Field
6. The Training Of A Jedi Knight And “May The Force Be With You”
7. The Battle In The Snow

Side B:
1. The Imperial March
2. The Magic Tree
3. Yoda's Theme
4. The Rebels Escape Again
5. Lando's Palace, The Duel (Through The Window)
6. Finale


Key Features:
· John Williams' timeless score reinterpreted for symphonic performance
· Performed by the 96-member National Philharmonic Orchestra
· Includes "The Imperial March", "Yoda's Theme", and more
· First issued in 1980 as a deluxe audio companion to the official soundtrack
· Pressed on Swamp Planet Green Vinyl
· Gatefold sleeve with art by William Stout and liner notes from John Williams & Ray Bradbury

Step into the sonic heart of a galaxy far, far away...

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Recording Artist Star Wars
Product Title The Empire Strikes Back - "Swamp Planet" Green Vinyl - Sealed
Product Information Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back - "Swamp Planet" Green Vinyl - Sealed UK vinyl LP album (LP record).
Language All tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
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