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Star Wars- Original Movie Soundtrack, 20th Century 2209-541 12" Double LP

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 Star Wars- Original Movie Soundtrack, 20th Century 2209-541 12" Double LP

' score for was recorded over eight sessions at Anvil Studios in Denham, England on March 5, 8–12, 15 and 16, 1977. The score was performed by the with Williams himself conducting. The score was by frequent Williams' associate , who also orchestrated and . The score was recorded by engineer Eric Tomlinson and edited by Kenneth Wannberg, and the scoring sessions were produced by Star Wars director and supervised by , head of 's music department.

The film premiered on May 25, 1977 , the named the original Star Wars soundtrack as the most memorable score of all time for a US film. In 2004, it was preserved by the into the , calling it "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

Performed by The London Symphony Orchestra. Stereo album 2209-541 from 20th Century Records with 1977 copyright. Also included is a sheet that talks about the film and the story behind each song, and includes some production notes.  

Track listing for the first release on LP

First release on LP by 20th Century. For the original soundtrack, John Williams selected 75 minutes of music out of the 88 minute score. To provide musical variety, it did not follow the film's chronological order.

SIDE one

"Main Title"– 5:20

"Imperial Attack" – 6:10 "Princess Leia's Theme" – 4:18

"The Desert and the Robot Auction" – 2:51

SIDE two

"Ben's Death and TIE Fighter Attack" – 3:46

"The Little People Work" – 4:02

"Rescue of the Princess" – 4:46

"Inner City" – 4:12

"Cantina Band" – 2:44

SIDE three

"The Land of the Sandpeople" – 2:50

"Mouse Robot and Blasting Off" – 4:01

"The Return Home" – 2:46

"The Walls Converge" – 4:31

"The Princess Appears" – 4:04

SIDE four

"The Last Battle" – 12:05

"The Throne Room and End Title" – 5:28

Total Time: 74:58