John Williams (4) – Star Wars / Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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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 LevyArt Direction
- Myrry Whiteman*Art Direction
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Whiteman Graphic DesignArt Direction
- John Williams (4)Composed By, Producer, Conductor
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Tim ReamerCover [Illustration]
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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.
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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RSO – 28MW 0031 | Japan | 1983 | Japan — 1983 |
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El Regreso Del Jedi (Banda De Sonido Original De La Pelicula)
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(Soundtrack Original De La Película) La Guerra De Las Galaxias -El Regreso Del Jedi-
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RSO – LPR 16488 | Mexico | 1983 | Mexico — 1983 |
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RSO – LP - 71022 | Ecuador | 1983 | Ecuador — 1983 |
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RSO – 811 767-4 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | 1983 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong — 1983 |
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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. -
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. -
Nice packaging except for the damage causing disc sleeves.
Absolutely awful sound !
Find the originals if you want decent sound.
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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. -
Edited 2 years agoMy 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.
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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. -
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 -
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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? -
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.
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