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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
(1983)
1986 Polydor

1989 RCA
Gerhardt

1993 Fox
Anthology

1997 RCA
Special Ed.

1997 RCA
Re-Pressing

2004 Sony
Classical Set

2004 Sony
Classical Individual

Composed, Conducted, and Co-Produced by:
John Williams

Co-Produced by:
George Lucas

Orchestrated by:
Herbert W. Spencer

Performed by:
The London Symphony Orchestra

1993, 1997, and 2004 Albums Produced by:
Nick Redman

1997 and 2004 Albums Produced by:
Michael Matessino

RCA Re-Recording Produced and Conducted by:
Charles Gerhardt

RCA Re-Recording Performed by:
The National Philharmonic Orchestra

Labels and Dates:
Polydor/Polygram
(1986)

RCA Victor (Gerhardt)
(1989)

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)

Also See:
• A New Hope
•The Empire Strikes Back
•The Phantom Menace
•Attack of the Clones
•Revenge of the Sith

Audio Clips:
• 1989 RCA Gerhardt:

4. Jabba the Hutt (0:33), 165K jedi89_4.ra

6. The Ewok Battle (0:31), 156K jedi89_6.ra

8. Into the Trap (0:31), 156K jedi89_8.ra

11. Finale (0:30), 150K jedi89_11.ra


• 1993 Fox Anthology:

CD3, 2. Approaching the Death Star (0:30), 150K jedi93_3_2.ra

CD3, 7. The Death of Yoda (0:28), 140K jedi93_3_7.ra

CD3, 11. Into the Trap (0:28), 140K jedi93_3_11.ra

CD4, 3. The Fleet Goes into Hyperspace (0:32), 160K jedi93_4_3.ra


• 1997 RCA Special Edition:

CD1, 8. The Emperor Arrives (0:32), 160K jedi1_8.ra

CD2, 7. The Duel Begins (0:36), 181K jedi2_7.ra

CD2, 9. Light of the Force (0:30), 150K jedi2_9.ra

CD2, 10. Victory Celebration (2:24), 290K jedi2_10.ra


• 2004 Sony Classical:

CD1, 7. Sail Barge Assault (0:31), 156K jedi04_1_7.ra

CD2, 1. Parade of the Ewoks (0:33), 166K jedi04_2_1.ra

CD2, 5. The Battle of Endor I (0:28), 141K jedi04_2_5.ra

CD2, 6. The Lightsaber (0:33), 166K jedi04_2_6.ra

Availability:
All of the CD albums were regular commercial releases at their outset. Both the original 1986 album and 1989 RCA 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.

Awards:
  Nominated for an Academy Award and a Grammy Award.


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