John Williams (4) – Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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Genre:	Stage & Screen
Style:	Contemporary
Year:	1983

Tracklist

		Main Title (The Story Continues)	5:09
		Into The Trap	2:36
		Luke And Leia	4:44
		Parade Of The Ewoks	3:25
		Han Solo Returns (At The Court Of Jabba The Hutt)	4:10
		Lapti Nek (Jabba's Palace Band)	2:49
		The Forest Battle	4:01
		Rebel Briefing	2:22
		The Emperor	2:41
		The Return Of The Jedi	5:02
		Ewok Celebration And Finale	8:00

Credits (11)

Bill Levy
Art Direction
Myrry Whiteman*
Art Direction
Whiteman Graphic Design
Art Direction
John Williams (4)
Composed By, Producer, Conductor
Tim Reamer
Cover [Illustration]
Lumel*
Design

Notes

Official soundtrack of the third (in order of release) film in the Star Wars series, originally released by RSO Records in 1983.

Originally released worldwide as a single LP ("The Original Soundtrack Anthology.

The (supposedly) entire, remastered score was released in 1997 by RCA Victor to coincide with the "Special Edition" re-release of the film trilogy. It was the only soundtrack in the series that had its musical content altered for the Special Edition: tracks "Lapti Nek" (with Sy Snootles on vocals) and "Ewok Celebration" were respectively replaced with "Jedi Rocks" (now also featuring Joh Yowza, Rystáll Sant, Greeata and Lyn Me on vocals) and the much happier "Victory Celebration". This 2-CD set was re-released in 2004, 2015, and 2016 by Sony Classical with different artwork.

In 2016, the original 1983 album was reissued on vinyl, including full artwork reproduction. It was also released on hi-res digital. In 2017, it was reissued again, on Walt Disney Records for the first time, in standard-res digital only.

A remastered version of the soundtrack was released by Walt Disney Records on May 4, 2018. This remaster was newly assembled from the highest-quality tapes available, rather than sourced from the existing 1983 album masters.

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold	RSO – 811 767-1 Y		1983	— 1983	Recently Edited
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) LP, Album, 56-Pitman Press.,Gatefold	RSO – 422-811 767-1 Y-1	US	1983	US — 1983	Recently Edited
	Return Of The Jedi LP	Phonokol – 811 767-1	Israel	1983	Israel — 1983	Recently Edited
	Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) LP, Album, Stereo	RSO – 811 767-1	UK	1983	UK — 1983
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) LP, Album, Gatefold	RSO – RXS-1-3101	Canada	1983	Canada — 1983	Recently Edited
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Cassette, Album, Beige, 19	RSO – 811 767-4 Y-1	US	1983	US — 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) LP, 53 - Hauppauge Pressing, Gatefold Cover	RSO – 422-811 767-1 Y-1	US	1983	US — 1983	Recently Edited
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack LP, Stereo, Gatefold	RSO – 811 767-1 5	Brazil	1983	Brazil — 1983	Recently Edited
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Cassette	RSO – 811 767-4	Italy	1983	Italy — 1983	Recently Edited
	Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) LP, Album, Gatefold	RSO – 811 767-1	Italy	1983	Italy — 1983	Recently Edited
	Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) LP, Album, Gatefold	RSO – 80.052	Venezuela	1983	Venezuela — 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) LP, Gatefold Sleeve	RSO – 811 767-1 Y		1983	— 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars : Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold	RSO – 28MW 0031	Japan	1983	Japan — 1983	New Submission
	El Regreso Del Jedi (Banda De Sonido Original De La Pelicula) LP, Album	RSO – 811 767-1	Argentina	1983	Argentina — 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) LP, Album	RSO – 811 761-1	Spain	1983	Spain — 1983	New Submission
	Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) LP, Album, Gatefold	RSO – 811 767-1	Portugal	1983	Portugal — 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Cassette, Album	RSO – 811 767-4	Australasia	1983	Australasia — 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack LP, Album, PRC Compton Pressing, Gatefold	RSO – 422-811 767-1 Y-1	US	1983	US — 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Cassette, Album	RSO – RXS4-1-3101	Canada	1983	Canada — 1983	New Submission
	(Soundtrack Original De La Película) La Guerra De Las Galaxias -El Regreso Del Jedi- LP, Album	RSO – LPR 16488	Mexico	1983	Mexico — 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars · Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) CD, Album	RSO – 811 767-2		1983	— 1983	Recently Edited
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack LP, Stereo, Gatefold	RSO – 422-811 767-1 Y-1	US	1983	US — 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack LP, Album, Gatefold	RSO – 811 767-1	Australasia	1983	Australasia — 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Cassette, Album, Stereo	RSO – 811 767-4	UK	1983	UK — 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold	RSO – 811 767-1		1983	— 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack LP, Album	RSO – LP - 71022	Ecuador	1983	Ecuador — 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack LP, Album, Gatefold	RSO – 811 767-1		1983	— 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Cassette, Album	RSO – 811 767-4	Australasia	1983	Australasia — 1983	New Submission
	Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) LP, Album	Polydor – 811 767-1		1983	— 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack LP, Album, Gatefold	RSO – Y5-RSO 8117671.4	Peru	1983	Peru — 1983
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Cassette, Album, Stereo	RSO – LPR 16488	Mexico	1983	Mexico — 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars Return Of The Jedi LP, Promo, Stereo	RSO – RSD5023	UK	1983	UK — 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack LP, Album, Stereo	RSO – 5023	Ireland	1983	Ireland — 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Cassette, Beige, 72	RSO – 0518	US	1983	US — 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold	Polydor – 811 767-1	Hong Kong	1983	Hong Kong — 1983	New Submission
	Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Cassette, Album	RSO – 28CW 0017	Japan	1983	Japan — 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars : Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) LP, Album, Promo, Gatefold	RSO – 28MW 0031	Japan	1983	Japan — 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Cassette, Album	RSO – Z-RSO 8117671.8	Peru	1983	Peru — 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Cassette, Beige, 29	RSO – 0518	US	1983	US — 1983	New Submission
	Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Cassette, Album	RSO – 811 767-4	Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong	1983	Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong — 1983	New Submission

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Reviews

justafigleaf Mar 3, 2025
referencing Return Of The Jedi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2×CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, O-card, Holographic discs) 09026-68748-2

For a thorough analysis of this version of the soundtrack, I recommend seeking out Chris Malone's "Recording the Star Wars Saga", specifically p24-28.
As per Discogs review/comment guidelines, I'm not linking to it, but as of the date of this review it can be found at his website, Malone Digital.
InfiniteIngest Jan 16, 2025
referencing Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi = スター・ウォーズ / ジェダイの帰還 (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered) UWJD-9023

All three titles from the 2021 drop are 50% off at Acoustic Sounds right now.
virginvinyl Nov 26, 2024
referencing Return Of The Jedi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2×CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, O-card, Holographic discs) 09026-68748-2

Nice packaging except for the damage causing disc sleeves.
Absolutely awful sound !
Find the originals if you want decent sound.
7thSun May 19, 2023
Edited 2 years ago

referencing Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi = スター・ウォーズ / ジェダイの帰還 (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered) UWJD-9023

Excellent pressing, with great clarity and separation. The soundtrack selections are from the theatrical edition and not the horrendous Special Edition.
richgers Mar 19, 2023
Edited 2 years ago

referencing Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (LP, Album, PRC Compton Pressing, Gatefold) 811 767-1 Y-1

My copy has a barcode on the top right of the back cover as noted, but not pictured, in this entry. The runout matrix matches as well as the RSO logo in the lower left corner on back.
troystillplays Aug 12, 2022
referencing Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi = スター・ウォーズ / ジェダイの帰還 (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered) UWJD-9023

Great release. Not sure why the other comments call out the Special Edition material being on this album - both Lapti Nek and Yub Nub from the original release are in tact.
Apfelfreund Jul 7, 2022
referencing Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi = スター・ウォーズ / ジェダイの帰還 (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered) UWJD-9023

Sadly has the new songs of the ""Special Edition"" - a real shame
iar1980 Mar 31, 2022
referencing Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Cassette, Album, Beige, 19) 811 767-4 Y-1

Sounds incredible. One of the best sounding cassettes you will ever hear!
Rushfan123 Feb 18, 2022
referencing Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi = スター・ウォーズ / ジェダイの帰還 (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered) UWJD-9023

Out of the 3 new Japanese pressings, this is the one I'm most interested in, as RotJ has received way fewer represses than ANH and ESB in general. But I'm a little put off by the price, as it's almost the same price as the other two despite only being 1LP. Is there much info on these pressings that would make these a good buy?
Adam_A Apr 24, 2021
referencing Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (LP, Album, Gatefold) RXS-1-3101

An excellent end to the original trilogy. Oddly this is a single LP instead of a 2LP set as it was with the previous two soundtracks. (Did RSO figure people would buy the album regardless of content?) Interesting if only for the two tracks I care least about: the song from Jabba's palace and the Ewok celebration songs, that were both replaced for the Special Editions (and wouldn't get a re-release it seems until newly released remasters from 2018). Like all Star Wars, I have everything on CD. But for the vintage experience I don't mind at all going for the original vinyl.