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

1989 RCA
Gerhardt

1993 Fox
Anthology

1997 RCA
Special Edition

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
•E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
•Raiders of the Lost Ark

Audio Clips:
• 1989 RCA Gerhardt:

4. Jabba the Hutt (0:33):
WMA (213K)  MP3 (266K)
Real Audio (165K)

6. The Ewok Battle (0:31):
WMA (202K)  MP3 (251K)
Real Audio (156K)

8. Into the Trap (0:31):
WMA (202K)  MP3 (251K)
Real Audio (156K)

11. Finale (0:30):
WMA (197K)  MP3 (242K)
Real Audio (150K)


• 1993 Fox Anthology:

CD3, 2. Approaching the Death Star (0:30):
WMA (197K)  MP3 (242K)
Real Audio (150K)

CD3, 7. The Death of Yoda (0:28):
WMA (184K)  MP3 (226K)
Real Audio (140K)

CD3, 11. Into the Trap (0:28):
WMA (182K)  MP3 (226K)
Real Audio (140K)

CD4, 3. The Fleet Goes into Hyperspace (0:32):
WMA (206K)  MP3 (258K)
Real Audio (160K)


• 1997 RCA Special Edition:

CD1, 8. The Emperor Arrives (0:32):
WMA (206K)  MP3 (257K)
Real Audio (160K)

CD2, 7. The Duel Begins (0:36):
WMA (234K)  MP3 (290K)
Real Audio (181K)

CD2, 9. Light of the Force (0:30):
WMA (197K)  MP3 (242K)
Real Audio (150K)

CD2, 10. Victory Celebration (2:24):
WMA (896K)  MP3 (1,160K)
Real Audio (290K)


• 2004 Sony Classical:

CD1, 7. Sail Barge Assault (0:31):
WMA (202K)  MP3 (251K)
Real Audio (156K)

CD2, 1. Parade of the Ewoks (0:33):
WMA (215K)  MP3 (267K)
Real Audio (166K)

CD2, 5. The Battle of Endor I (0:28):
WMA (182K)  MP3 (227K)
Real Audio (141K)

CD2, 6. The Lightsaber (0:33):
WMA (215K)  MP3 (267K)
Real Audio (166K)

Availability:
All of the CD albums were regular commercial releases at their outset. Both the original 1986 album and 1989 RCA Gerhardt album historically have been 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 have remained readily available for sub-retail price on the used market.

The 2004 Sony Classical products are bargain priced, though you receive no additional packaging benefits from buying the trilogy as a set outside of the silver and black holding box.

The 2007 Sony Classical albums contain no additional new contents or remastering. The "Corellian Edition" compilation, which was leaked as a promotional teaser in some 2005 pressings of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, is sold alone as a regular commercial release (with two different cover art variants) and is included as CD7 in the concurrently offered "30th Anniverary Collector's Edition." That set, featuring original LP packaging, was electronically numbered up to 10,000 copies and initially retailed for $80. Its value soon plunged, in part due to production problems that caused the wrong combination of CDs to be included in the set. Amazon.com temporarily pulled the product due to complaints.

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


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