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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back |
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(1980) |
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1985 Polydor
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1992 Varèse
Gerhardt
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1993 Fox
Anthology
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1997 RCA
Special Ed.
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1997 RCA
Re-Pressing
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2004 Sony
Classical Set
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2004 Sony
Classical Individual
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| Composed, Conducted, and Co-Produced by: |
John Williams
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| Co-Produced by: |
George Lucas
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| Orchestrated by: |
Herbert W. Spencer
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| Performed by: |
The London Symphony Orchestra
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| 1993, 1997, and 2004 Albums Produced by: |
Nick Redman
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| 1997 and 2004 Albums Produced by: |
Michael Matessino
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| RCA Re-Recording Produced and Conducted by: |
Charles Gerhardt
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| RCA Re-Recording Performed by: |
The National Philharmonic Orchestra
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Labels and Dates: |
Polydor/Polygram
(1985)
Varèse Sarabande (Gerhardt)
(1992)
20th Century Fox
(Anthology)
(November 9th, 1993)
RCA Victor
(Special Edition)
(January 14th, 1997)
RCA Victor
(S.E. Re-Pressing)
(August 26th, 1997)
Sony Classical
(Individual and Set)
(September 21st, 2004)
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| Audio Clips: |
4. Han Solo and the Princess (0:31), 155K empire92_4.ra
8. The Imperial March (0:35), 174K empire92_8.ra
11. The Rebels Escape Again (0:31), 155K empire92_11.ra
13. Finale (0:38), 190K empire92_13.ra
CD2, 6. The Battle in the Snow (0:37), 185K empire93_2_6.ra
CD2, 9. The Asteroid Field (0:30), 150K empire93_2_9.ra
CD2, 15. The City in the Clouds (0:32), 160K empire93_2_15.ra
CD4, 6. Leia's Instructions (0:30), 149K empire93_4_6.ra
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1997 RCA Special Edition: |
CD1, 4. Aboard the Executor (0:37), 74K empire1_4.ra
CD2, 9. Carbon Freeze/Darth Vader's Trap (0:30), 147K empire2_9.ra
CD2, 11. Rescue from Cloud City (0:35), 176K empire2_11.ra
CD2, 12. The Rebel Fleet (0:30), 147K empire2_12.ra
CD1, 7. Arrival on Dagobah (0:31), 155K empire04_1_7.ra
CD2, 3. Attacking a Star Destroyer (0:30), 150K empire04_2_3.ra
CD2, 9. Departure of Boba Fett (0:30), 152K empire04_2_9.ra
CD2, 11. Hyperspace (0:30), 150K empire04_2_11.ra
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| Availability: |
All of the CD albums were regular commercial releases at their outset. Both the original 1985 album and 1992 Varèse Sarabande Gerhardt album are available used for about $5 to $7.
The 1993 Fox Anthology was believed at the time to be the most collectible soundtrack CD set in existence, and has retained its original street value because of its relative scarcity and packaging.
The 1997 RCA Special Edition albums came in two forms: the black booklet format available early that year, and the slimline format in August, 1997 to coincide with the VHS release of the revised films. The latter albums (with poster art on the covers) have fallen completely out of print, and while new copies of the 'black book' formatted RCA albums of early 1997 are also difficult to find, they are readily available for sub-street price on the used market.
The 2004 Sony Classical products are well-priced, though you get no additional packaging benefits from buying the trilogy as a set outside of the silver and black holding box.
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| Awards: |
Winner of a Grammy Award and a BAFTA Award. Nominated for an Academy Award and a
Golden Globe.
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| | | • Date of Oldest Comment: March 6, 2005
• Date of Newest Comment: July 11, 2007
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• Brass Section (London Symphony Orchestra) (views: 1386)
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Re: Your favourite Main and End title sequence (in terms of music) ? (views: 3538)
• Recordings and more recordings... They all can have beautiful packages but.... (views: 813)Steven Williams -- Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at 3:31 a.m.
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Re: John Williams concert in Sydney July 8th (views: 2060)Sharlene -- Thursday, March 23, 2006, at 7:35 p.m.
William Fong -- Friday, July 8, 2005, at 11:52 a.m.
Re: John Williams concert in Sydney July 8th (views: 1801)
Daniel Smith -- Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at 3:47 p.m.
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Tomek -- Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at 6:10 a.m.
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Wedge -- Friday, February 3, 2006, at 12:09 p.m.
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Jason -- Thursday, April 27, 2006, at 12:48 p.m.
Re: Favourite parts... (views: 1829)
Hobbie -- Monday, May 22, 2006, at 7:04 p.m.
Jon Williams -- Monday, March 14, 2005, at 4:41 p.m.
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go -- Saturday, March 12, 2005, at 10:13 p.m.
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Mark - 224 -- Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at 5:05 a.m.
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Admiral Hull -- Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at 8:13 a.m.
Re: Anyone else hoping for a choral statement of the force theme? (views: 1899)
Admiral Hull -- Thursday, July 13, 2006, at 8:40 a.m.
F.R.E.A.K. -- Saturday, March 12, 2005, at 3:29 a.m. • Jedi Is No Empire, But... (views: 2495) View All
Will -- Friday, March 11, 2005, at 7:39 a.m.
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• Here's to John Williams! (views: 986)Bowie -- Sunday, March 13, 2005, at 8:25 p.m.
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Dave -- Monday, March 14, 2005, at 12:56 a.m.
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Re: Jedi Is No Empire, But... (views: 2287)Will -- Monday, March 14, 2005, at 5:50 p.m.
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Griz -- Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at 12:30 p.m.
Re: Jedi Is No Empire, But... (views: 1856)
Admiral Hull -- Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at 8:19 a.m.
Geoff -- Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at 7:18 a.m. • Not even a small mention of the asteroid theme? (views: 1778) View All
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Mark - 224 -- Sunday, March 6, 2005, at 4:55 a.m.
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JB -- Thursday, March 10, 2005, at 1:22 p.m.
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Re: Better than Episode IV (views: 4588)Rolan -- Friday, June 30, 2006, at 8:05 p.m. A L I E N S (views: 4375)
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Amuro -- Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at 5:48 p.m.
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Admiral Hull -- Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at 8:43 a.m.
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