This record was originally a supplement to the 2 LP Motion Picture Soundtrack of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. It has been out of print since it’s original 180 gm black vinyl pressing back in 1980 when the film was released.
Now you can preorder a copy of this “Symphonic Suite” record that John Williams had made with new arrangements at Varesesarabande.com for $25.98.
It is also available on Amazon for $23.49
“STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, this 1-LP release, skillfully combines a “Symphonic Suite” that John Williams created for concert performance with new arrangements of other cues from the film score.”
The record comes in a jacket with art by William Stout. There are also images of John Williams, along with notes, and notes from Christopher Palmer who was a composer and critic and Ray Bradbury the author.
Here is the Track List
Side One:
- 20th Century-Fox Fanfare (0:21)
- Main Title/The Imperial Probe (5:25)
- Luke’s First Crash (2:29)
- Han Solo And The Princess (4:26)
- The Asteroid Field (4:12)
- The Training Of A Jedi Knight And “May The Force Be With You” (1:56)
- The Battle In The Snow (3:06)
Side Two:
- The Imperial March (3:21)
- The Magic Tree (3:38)
- Yoda’s Theme (3:34)
- The Rebels Escape Again (3:01)
- Lando’s Palace, The Duel (Through The Window) (5:01)
- Finale (4:39)
Varesesarabande.com also had this quote up in the listing.
“I was delighted when Charles Gerhardt asked me if he could record the suite from THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, since I am a great fan of his recorded performances. Moreover, I was so pleased with his recordings of the original STAR WARS and CLOSE ENCOUNTERS scores, which he made in association with producer George Korngold, that I have looked forward to this LP with special anticipation.
The Suite, which I had specially written and adapted for concert performance […] had been skillfully augmented with other music from the film to form a unified whole. A great orchestra and Gerhardt’s opulent sound and dramatic phrasing combine to make a fine addition to a rapidly growing list of great recordings of film music.” – JOHN WILLIAMS”
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