"The Empire Strikes Back" Vinyl Now Available to Order

Varèse Sarabande Records has announced that they are re-issuing the LP for The Empire Strikes Back, and it’s available to order starting today.

(Varèse Sarabande Records)

What’s Happening:

Varèse Sarabande Records will be reissuing the long out-of-print LP for The Empire Strikes Back original motion picture score by John Williams.

The original release was a supplement to the 2-LP motion picture soundtrack, but this 1-LP release combines the “Symphonic Suite” created by John Williams for concert performance, with new arrangements from the film score.
The record is pressed on 180-gram black vinyl and housed in a gatefold jacket featuring original Star Wars paintings by William Stout, images of John Williams, and notes from author Ray Bradbury, composer Christopher Palmer, and John Williams.
There are two limited exclusive versions: “Imperial Grey Marble” (Newbury Comics), and a Canadian exclusive on “Cloud City Orange” available only at Sunrise retail shops.
Those looking to pick it up can order starting today, July 23.

Track Listing:

Side A

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 B

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)