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Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back - "Swamp Planet" Green Vinyl - Sealed UK vinyl LP album (LP record)
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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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| Condition : |
Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info. |
| Availability: |
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| Year of Release: |
2025 |
| Artist: |
Star Wars (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
The Empire Strikes Back (click here for more of the same title) |
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| Format: |
vinyl LP album (LP record) |
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| Record Label: |
Varese Sarabande |
| Catalogue No: |
888072691032 |
| Country of Origin: |
UK
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| Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
| Date of Release: |
23 May 2025
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| EIL.COM Ref No |
WRSLPTH865249 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Barcode : |
888072691032 |
| Genres: |
Film & TV
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| Related Artists: |
Alec Guinness, George Lucas, Meco |
| Complete Stock List: |
Star Wars |
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from the Original Motion Picture Score (2025 UK/EU limited
edition 13-track LP pressed on <B><span
style="color:#4E6354;">"Swamp Planet" Green
Vinyl</span></B>. 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) )
