The Empire Strikes Back: Symphonic Suite From The Original Motion Picture Score - John Williams - LP

180g Black Vinyl, Gatefold LP

John Williams wrote this suite for concert performance and then worked with the National Philharmonic Orchestra to bring that experience to vinyl. Long out of print since its original 1980 pressing, this reissue comes in a gatefold jacket featuring the original iconic Star Wars paintings by William Stout, images of John Williams, and notes from Ray Bradbury, composer and critic Christopher Palmer, and the maestro himself.

Features

• 180g black vinyl
• Gatefold jacket with William Stout paintings and liner notes
• Performed by the National Philharmonic Orchestra
• Label: Varèse Sarabande

Track Listing

Side One:

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 Two:

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