Star Wars
A New Hope, Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
John Williams
Original Year
1977
Tracks
16
Duration
1:14:00
Releases
227
Wikipedia
Star Wars (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album to the 1977 film Star Wars, composed and conducted by John Williams and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. Williams' score for Star Wars was recorded over eight sessions at Anvil Studios in Denham, England on March 5, 8–12, 15 and 16, 1977. The score was orchestrated by Williams, Herbert W. Spencer, Alexander Courage, Angela Morley, Arthur Morton and Albert Woodbury. Spencer orchestrated the scores for The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. The score was recorded by engineer Eric Tomlinson and edited by Kenneth Wannberg, and the scoring sessions were produced by Star Wars director George Lucas and supervised by Lionel Newman, head of 20th Century Fox's music department.
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Available Releases
227 releasesVinyl(106)
Star Wars
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JapanCat#: 35MW 0032/3
Star Wars. Original Soundtrack Composed And Conducted By John Williams. Performed By The London Symphony Orchestra
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records / Polydor Records
“Produced by George Lucas. Made in Holland Special price sticker on front cover. Without catalog number on front cover.”
Cat#: 813 588-1 · 849 235-1
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
Greece“Published by Fox Fanfare Music, Inc. (BMI) Recorded on March 5-16, 1977 at Anvil Recording Studios,Denham,England. Recording Engineer,Eric Tomlinson. Remixed at The Burbank Studios, Burbank CA. .Cover 'Printed in U.S.A Insert inclu...”
Cat#: 6641 679
Star Wars (The Original Soundtrack From The 20th Century-Fox Film)
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
Netherlands“Gatefold. Top right corner of the cover has "original version" written inside a star shaped box.”
Cat#: 9199 148
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United Kingdom“UK first pressing in Gatefold sleeve, with fold-out poster and 2 page insert with credits and liner notes (some copies, maybe the earliest pressings, show as translucent purple when held up to strong light). The insert incorrectly lists...”
Cat#: BTD 541
Star Wars = Guerra Nas Estrêlas (Original Soundtrack)
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
BrazilCat#: 6641 759
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century Records
United StatesCat#: 2T-541
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United States“Nearly identical to Star Wars except with 8544 SUNSET BLVD address on labels. Has insert with the film and the music history for this story along with list of each instrument and its performer.”
Cat#: 2T-541
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
New Zealand“Made in N.Z. by Festival Records N.Z. Ltd. Distributed By Festival Records (N.Z.) Ltd. Auckland, New Zealand. Issued In A Gatefold Sleeve.”
Cat#: L45753/4
Star Wars Original Soundtrack
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United States“Misprint of labels for sides Three and Four, as well as insert sheet, states the track "The Princess Appears" is the first track of side Four, when the track itself really appears at the end of side Three like all other releases.”
Cat#: 2T-541
Star Wars
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Netherlands“Published by Fox Fanfare Music, Inc. (BMI) Recorded on March 5-16, 1977 at Anvil Film Recorders located in the Korda Studios complex at North Orbital Road, Denham, Buckinghamshire UK. Remixed at The Burbank Studios, Burbank CA. . Cover '...”
Cat#: 6641 679 · 9199 148 / 9
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United States“Recorded over eight sessions at Anvil Studios in Denham, England on March 5, 8-12, 15-16, 1977 Remixed at The Burbank Studios, Burbank, California Published by Fox Fanfare Music, Inc. (BMI) © 20th Century-Fox Film Corporation Labels hav...”
Cat#: 2T-541
Star Wars: La Guerra de las Galaxias
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
Peru“Fabricado por El Virrey Industrias Musicales S.A. Av. Republica de Panama 3551 - San Isidro - Lima - Peru "Disco es Cultura" Industria Peruana”
Cat#: PTW - 6641759.9
Star Wars
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Netherlands“Published by Fox Fanfare Music, Inc. (BMI) Has an insert with the list of each instrument and its performer and color poster. Printed in U.S.A.”
Cat#: 9199 148
Krieg der Sterne
chevron_right20th Century Records / Phonogram
GermanyCat#: 6641 699
Star Wars = スターウォーズ
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
Japan“The LP includes an obi strip, insert and a poster. ℗&©1977 20th Century Record Corporation Manufactured by King Records (Tokyo, Japan) Published by Fox Fanfare Music, Inc. (BMI) Recorded over eight sessions at Anvil Studios in Denham, E...”
Cat#: FMW-37/38
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
Japan“℗&©1977 20th Century Record Corporation Manufactured and distributed by King Records (Tokyo, Japan) Published by Fox Fanfare Music, Inc. (BMI) Recorded over eight sessions at Anvil Studios in Denham, England on March 5, 8-12, 15-16, 1977...”
Cat#: CML 12 · CML-12
Bande Originale Du Film "Star Wars"
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records / Disc'Az
France“Automatic sequencing order : Record 1 has sides 1-4 and record 2 has sides 2-3. Used by Disc'AZ under authorization of 20th Century Fox Records With detailed release info insert and fold out color poster (22"x33"). On labels: MADE IN ...”
Cat#: STEC 264/65
La guerra de las galaxias
chevron_right20th Century Records
SpainCat#: 24.0020/6
Star Wars
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Norway“Published by Fox Fanfare Music, Inc. (BMI) © 20th Century-Fox Film Corporation Two-sided thick-papered insert with info about film and music and with a list of each instrument and its performer. Recorded at Anvil Studios in Denham, Eng...”
Cat#: 6641 679
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United States“White label side C/D only”
Cat#: 2T-541
Krieg Der Sterne - Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
Germany“Gatefold Cover, comes with 2 Text/Lyrics (english and german language) Inserts Recorded at Anvil Recording Studios, Denham, England Recorded on March 5-16, 1977 Remixed at The Burbank Studios, Burbank, California © 1977 20th Century-Fo...”
Cat#: 6641 699
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
IndiaCat#: 6641 679
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century Records
CanadaCat#: 2209-541
CD(75)
Star Wars
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Germany“The Original Soundtrack From The 20th Century-Fox Film. ℗ 1977 20th Century Records © 1977 20th Century-Fox Film corporation Made in W. Germany by PolyGram”
Cat#: 800 096-2 Y H2
Star Wars
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Germany“This is the 'Red Face' pressing. The Original Soundtrack From The 20th Century-Fox Film. ℗ 1977 20th Century Records © 1977 20th Century-Fox Film corporation Disc - Made in West Germany Inserts - Printed in West Germany”
Cat#: 800 096-2 Y H2
Star Wars (The Original Soundtrack From The 20th Century-Fox Film)
chevron_rightPolydor Records
United StatesCat#: 800 096-2
Star Wars
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Germany“B.I.E.M. / STEMRA”
Cat#: 800 096-2
Star Wars (The Original Soundtrack From The 20th Century-Fox Film)
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Canada“(P) & (C) 1977 PolyGram Records, Inc.”
Cat#: 800 096-2
Star Wars
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GermanyCat#: 800 096-2
Star Wars (The Original Soundtrack From The 20th Century-Fox Film)
chevron_rightPolydor Records
United StatesCat#: 800 096-2
Star Wars (The Original Soundtrack From The 20th Century-Fox Film)
chevron_rightPolydor Records
United States“On jewel case inlay: ℗© 1977 PolyGram Records, Inc.”
Cat#: 800 096-2
Star Wars (The Original Soundtrack From The 20th Century-Fox Film)
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Europe“The Original Soundtrack From The 20th Century-Fox Film. ℗ 1977 20th Century Records © 1977 20th Century-Fox Film corporation Made in W. Germany by PolyGram”
Cat#: 800 096-2
Star Wars = 20世紀FOX映画「スター・ウォーズ」オリジナル・サウンドトラック
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Japan“The Original Soundtrack From The 20th Century-Fox Film. ℗ 1977 20th Century Records © 1977 20th Century-Fox Film corporation Made in Japan.”
Cat#: P58W 20014/5
Star Wars
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Japan“The Original Soundtrack From The 20th Century-Fox Film. ℗ 1977 20th Century Records © 1977 20th Century-Fox Film corporation Made in Japan.”
Cat#: POCP-2009/10
Star Wars: A New Hope: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
chevron_rightBMG Classics / RCA Records
Europe“Re-released expanded edition of the original soundtrack album to coincide with cinematic re-release of original Star Wars Trilogy Special Editions. Contains previously unreleased music. 32-Page booklet including extensive liner notes, ph...”
Cat#: 09026 68772 2
Star Wars (A New Hope) (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records / BMG Classics / BMG Rights Management / Lucasfilm Ltd. / RCA Records / Starsing Records
ChinaCat#: 09026-68772-2 · BMG-B29
Star Wars (A New Hope) (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightBMG Classics / RCA Records
Australia“Re-released expanded edition of the original soundtrack album to coincide with cinematic re-release of original Star Wars Trilogy Special Editions. Contains previously unreleased music. Includes a 32-page booklet including extensive line...”
Cat#: 09026-68772-2 · 09026687722
Star Wars (A New Hope) (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightRCA Records
South Africa“Made in the RSA”
Cat#: CDRCA(WW)3065
Star Wars (A New Hope) (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightBMG Classics / RCA Records
United States“Release is packaged in a standard transparent colorless Slim Double Jewel Case with an opaque black plastic disc tray. Includes a 32-page booklet and a back cover inlay. The 32-page booklet including extensive liner notes, photographs an...”
Cat#: 09026 68772-2
Star Wars: A New Hope
chevron_rightBMG Classics / RCA Records
United States“Mediabook with 32-Page booklet including extensive liner notes, photographs and a recording log for the Star Wars scoring sessions in an embossed slipcase and two holographic discs. Re-released expanded edition of the original soundtrac...”
Cat#: 09026-68746-2
Star Wars A New Hope
chevron_rightBMG Ariola De Colombia S.A.
ColombiaCat#: 09026-68772-2
Star Wars: A New Hope (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightBMG Classics / RCA Records
United States“"MADE IN UK" printed on inner hub of both discs. Mediabook with 32-Page booklet including extensive liner notes, photographs and a recording log for the Star Wars scoring sessions in an embossed slipcase and two holographic discs. Re-r...”
Cat#: 09026-68746-2
Star Wars (A New Hope) (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightRCA Records
Canada“Re-released expanded edition of the original soundtrack album to coincide with cinematic re-release of original Star Wars Trilogy Special Editions. Contains previously unreleased music. 32-page booklet includes extensive liner notes, ph...”
Cat#: BG2 68746
Star Wars (A New Hope) (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightBMG Classics / RCA Records
United StatesCat#: 09026 68772-2
Star Wars (A New Hope) (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightBMG Classics / RCA Records
United States“Re-released expanded edition of the original soundtrack album to coincide with cinematic re-release of original Star Wars Trilogy Special Editions. Contains previously unreleased music. 32-Page booklet including extensive liner notes, p...”
Cat#: 09026 68772-2
Star Wars (A New Hope) (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightRCA Victor
Canada“Club Edition”
Cat#: BG268746
Star Wars: A New Hope (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
chevron_rightBMG Classics / RCA Records
Australia“Re-released expanded edition of the original soundtrack album to coincide with cinematic re-release of original Star Wars Trilogy Special Editions. Contains previously unreleased music. 32-Page booklet including extensive liner notes, p...”
Cat#: 09026-68772-2 · 09026687722
Tape(46)
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
CanadaCat#: 5209-541
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
MexicoStar Wars
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Canada“The title on the cover is just 'Star Wars'. The title on the labels is 'The Original Soundtrack From The 20th Century-Fox Film, Star Wars'. White cassette shell with black print.”
Cat#: C2-541
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United States“Twin Pack”
Cat#: C2-541
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United Kingdom“Double Play Cassette Multi-fold J card inlay, printed both sides Grey Cassette shell with White paper labels / Green print (P) 1977”
Cat#: ZCBTD 541
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United States“Recorded over eight sessions at Anvil Studios in Denham, England on March 5, 8-12, 15-16, 1977 Remixed at The Burbank Studios, Burbank, California”
Cat#: RB-541
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United Kingdom“Double Play Cassette Multi-fold J card inlay, printed both sides Olive Green Cassette shell with White paper labels / Green print (P) 1977”
Cat#: ZCBTD 541
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United States“Twin Pack This cassette shell and J-card are identical to others already in the database. However, this combination of cassette and J-card is new.”
Cat#: C2-541
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United States“Twin Pack Printed in U.S.A.”
Cat#: C2-541
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
New Zealand“Cassette 1 and 2 artwork & notes are identical.”
Cat#: C 245753/4
Star Wars = スターウォーズ
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
JapanCat#: CF-5036
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United States“Blue shell cartridge with no impression on rear of shell. Compare to Star Wars and Star Wars. ℗1977 20th Century Records Made in U.S.A.”
Cat#: 82-541
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United States“Same label as Star Wars but different cartridge”
Cat#: 82 541
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United States“Blue shell cartridge with semi-circle impression on rear of shell. Compare to Star Wars. ℗1977 20th Century Records Made in U.S.A.”
Cat#: 82-541
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United KingdomCat#: Y8BTD 541
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United States“CRC printed on spine stands for "Columbia Record Club" indicating a Columbia House record club issue. Has 1 piece wrap around label”
Cat#: TW8-2-541 · TW82 541
La Guerra De Las Galaxias (Star Wars) (Banda Sonora Original De La Película)
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
SpainCat#: 52.0514/3
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United States“White cartridge. CRC printed on spine stands for "Columbia Record Club" indicating a Columbia House record club issue.”
Cat#: TW8-2-541 · TW82 541
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
Australia“Recorded over eight sessions at Anvil Studios in Denham, England on March 5, 8-12, 15-16, 1977 Remixed at The Burbank Studios, Burbank, California The title on the cover is just 'Star Wars'. The title on the labels is 'The Original Soun...”
Cat#: C 45753/4
Guerre Stellari (Star Wars) Vol.1 e 2 - Colonna Sonora Originale
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
Italy“2nd cassette added”
Cat#: 7299 655
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United States“CRC printed on spine stands for "Columbia Record Club" indicating a Columbia House record club issue.”
Cat#: TW8-2-541 · TW82 541
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
Canada“℗1977 20th Century Records”
Cat#: 8209-541
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United States“Same as Star Wars, but with sticker label not stamped.”
Cat#: TWC2 541
Star Wars
chevron_right20th Century-Fox Records
United StatesCat#: TWC2 541