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John Williams, The London Symphony Orchestra

John Williams, The London Symphony Orchestra - Star Wars (VINYL 2xLP 20TH CENTURY 2T-541 1977) | Excellent+ (EX+) Very Good Plus (VG+)

John Williams, The London Symphony Orchestra - Star Wars (VINYL 2xLP 20TH CENTURY 2T-541 1977) | Excellent+ (EX+) Very Good Plus (VG+)

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Description

*PHOTOS ACTUAL*

EX TO NM LIKE NEW VINYL / nice sleeve w inners

Label: 20th Century Records – 2T-541

Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold

Country: US

Released: 1977

Genre: Classical, Stage & Screen

Style: Soundtrack, Score, Neo-Romantic

A1        Main Title    5:20
A2        Imperial Attack    6:10
A3        Princess Leia's Theme    4:18
A4        The Desert And The Robot Auction    2:51
B1        Ben's Death And TIE Fighter Attack    3:46
B2        The Little People Work    4:02
B3        Rescue Of The Princess    4:46
B4        Inner City    4:12
B5        Cantina Band    2:44
C1        The Land Of The Sand People    2:50
C2        Mouse Robot And Blasting Off    4:01
C3        The Return Home    2:46
C4        The Walls Converge    4:37
C5        The Princess Appears    4:04
D1        The Last Battle    12:05
D2        The Throne Room And End Title    5:28

    Corporate Owner – 20th Century Fox
    Corporate Owner – Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
    Record Company – 20th Century-Fox Record Corporation
    Recorded At – Anvil Recording Studios
    Remixed At – The Burbank Studios
    Lacquer Cut At – The Mastering Lab
    Published By – Fox Fanfare Music, Inc.
    Phonographic Copyright ℗ – 20th Century Records
    Copyright © – Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
    Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute

    Administrator – S. Mallet*
    Bass – G. Newson*, G. Neal*, J. Cooper*, P. Dimitroff*
    Bass [Principal] – B. Mollinson*
    Bass [Sub-Principal] – A. Griffiths*
    Bassoon – P. Francis*
    Bassoon [Principal] – R. Bourton*
    Cello – C. Gillinson*, D. Powrie*, F. Saunders*, J. Long*, K. Glossop*, K. Law*, T. Storer*
    Cello [Co-Principal] – M. Meulien*
    Cello [Principal] – D. Cummings*
    Cello [Sub-Principal] – R. Adams*
    Clarinet – R. Moore*, R. Jowitt*
    Clarinet [Principal] – J. Brymer*
    Composed By, Conductor [Conducted By] – John Williams (4)
    Engineer [Recording Engineer], Recorded By [Recording Engineer] – Eric Tomlinson
    Engineer [Remixing Engineer] – John Neal
    Film Producer [Produced By] – Gary Kurtz
    Flute – F. Nolan*, L. Sanders*
    Flute [Principal] – R. Taylor*
    Harp – J. Marson*
    Harp [Principal] – R. Scheffel-Stein*
    Horns – A. Chidell*, G. Warren*, J. Quaife*, J. Brown*, J. Butterworth*, S. Reading*
    Horns [Asst. Principal] – J. Rooke*
    Horns [Principal] – D. Cripps*
    Liner Notes – Charles Lippincott
    Management [Accountant] – B. Campbell (5)
    Management [Personnel Manager] – J. Duffy
    Music Librarian [Librarian] – H. Greenwood*
    Oboe [Principal] – A. Camden*, R. Lord*
    Orchestra – The London Symphony Orchestra*
    Percussion – R. Northcott*
    Percussion [Principal] – M. Frye*
    Performer – Alec Guinness, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill (2), Peter Cushing
    Piano [Principal], Celesta [Principal] – R. Noble*
    Piano, Celesta – M. Round*
    Producer – George Lucas
    Production Manager [Managing Director] – M. Kaye
    Promotion [Promotions Manager] – W. Strutte
    Screenwriter [Written By], Film Director [Directed By] – George Lucas
    Timpani [Principal] – K-H. Goedicke*
    Tour Manager [Concerts Manager] – S. Salpeter
    Trombone – F. Mathison*
    Trombone [Principal] – D. Wick*, E. Crees*
    Trumpet – N. Archibald*, R. Izen*, W. Lang*
    Trumpet [Principal] – M. Murphy*
    Tuba – S. Wick*
    Tuba [Principal] – J. Fletcher*
    Viola – D. Hume*, E. Cuthbertson*, M. Mitchell*, P. Hooley*, P. Vermont*, W. Krasnik*, W. Sumpton*
    Viola [Co-Principal] – B. Clarke*
    Viola [Principal] – A. Taylor*
    Viola [Sub-Principal] – P. Norriss*
    Violin – B. Gaulton*, C. Reuben*, D. Gaines*, M. Weber*, N. Freeman*, R. Retallick*, R. Brightman*, S. Castle*, S. Colter*
    Violin [2nd Violin Co-Principal] – N. Watson*
    Violin [2nd Violin Principal] – W. Hill*
    Violin [2nd Violin] – D. Llewellyn*, D. Williams*, D. Stewart*, G. Creese*, J. Steadman*, R. Clark*, S. Artis*, T. Morton*, T. Cook*, T. Swift*, W. Brown*
    Violin [Leader] – N. Taweel*
    Violin [Principal] – I. Arditti*, R. Studt*
    Violin [Sub-Principal] – B. Thomas*

Recorded over eight sessions at Anvil Studios in Denham, England on March 5, 8-12, 15-16, 1977
Remixed at The Burbank Studios, Burbank, California

The title on the cover is just 'Star Wars'. The title on the labels is 'The Original Soundtrack From The 20th Century-Fox Film, Star Wars'.

Published by Fox Fanfare Music, Inc. (BMI)
© 20th Century-Fox Film Corporation

A Lucasfilm Ltd. production
A Twentieth Century Fox release
20th Century Records a subsidiary of 20th-Century Fox Film Corporation

Has an insert with the list of each instrument and its performer and a color fold-out poster of fighters over the Death Star.
Some copies also included a "May The Force Be With You" T-shirt order form.

Release is auto-coupled - sides are organized for use with an auto-changing player.
Record 1: Sides A and D
Record 2: Sides B and C

Originally issued with a hype sticker on the shrinkwrap (black with white text) stating:

"Special Priced
Two Record Set
Full Color Poster Enclosed
2T-541"
Sort by

    Pressing Plant ID (Runouts): T
    Rights Society: BMI
    Matrix / Runout (Side A label): M-2-541-AS
    Matrix / Runout (Side B label): M-2-541-BS
    Matrix / Runout (Side C label): M-2-541-CS
    Matrix / Runout (Side D label): M-2-541-DS
    Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 1): M-2-541-AS-3 TML-M
    Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 1): M-2-541-BS-1C TML-M
    Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, variant 1): M-2-541-CS-4 TML-S
    Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, variant 1): M-2-541-DS TML-S
    Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 2): M-2-541-AS-7 TML-M T1
    Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 2): M-2-541-BS-5 TML-M T1
    Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, variant 2): M-2-541-CS-8 TML-S T1
    Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, variant 2): M-2-541-DS-4 TML-S T1
    Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 3): M-2-541-AS-4 TML-S T2
    Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 3): M-2-541-BS-1 TML-S T1
    Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, variant 3): M-2-541-CS-4 TML-S T1
    Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, variant 3): M-2-541-DS-4 TML-S T1
    Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 4): M-2-541-AS-4 TML-S T1
    Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 4): M-2-541-BS-4 TML-S T1
    Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, variant 4): M-2-541-CS-7 TML-S T1
    Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, variant 4): M-2-541-DS-5 TML-S T1
    Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 5): M-2-541-AS-1C TML-S
    Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 5): M-2-541-BS TML-S
    Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, variant 5): M-2-541-CS-1C TML-S
    Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, variant 5): M-2-541-DS-1C TML-S
    Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 6): M-2-541-AS-1C TML-S
    Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 6): M-2-541-BS TML-S
    Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, variant 6): M-2-541-CS-1B TML-M
    Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, variant 6): M-2-541-DS TML-S
    Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 7): M-2-541-AS-4 TML-S T1 D
    Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 7): M-2-541-BS-2 TML-M T1 J13
    Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, variant 7): M-2-541-CS-9 TML-M T1 A7
    Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, variant 7): M-2-541-DS-5 TML-S T1 C
    Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 8): M-2-541-AS-6 TML-S T1
    Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 8): M-2-541-BS-2 TML-S T1
    Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, variant 8): M-2-541-CS-7 TML-M T1
    Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, variant 8): M-2-541-DS-3 TML-S T1
    Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 9): M-2-541-AS-2 C P TML-M T1
    Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 9): M-2-541-BS-2 B P TML-M T1
    Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, variant 9): M-2-541-CS-4 6 B P TML-S T1
    Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, variant 9): M-2-541-DS B3 P TML-S

    

  • Condition: USED
  • Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
  • Media Condition: Excellent+ (EX+)
  • Format: Vinyl
  • Genre: SOUNDTRACK
  • Format Type: 2xLP

Condition Ratings & Details

NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.

NOTE: Images may not be exact. Please refer to the description to determine whether the images are Actual Photos or Photos Not Actual. New records will likely use generic web photos to represent the product.

Condition Ratings

  • MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
  • Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
  • Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
  • Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
  • Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

Sleeve Details

  • PHOTOS ACTUAL: The photo is an original image of the exact item you will receive.
  • PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
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