Star Wars: A New Hope: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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Tracklist

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CD 1
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120th Century Fox Fanfare
recording of:
20th Century Fox Fanfare (in 1954)
composer:
Alan Silvestri (American score composer) and Alfred Newman (in 1933)
Alfred Newman0:23
2Main Title / Rebel Blockade Runner
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
Main Title (Star Wars) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 2014-12 until 2015-11)
publisher:
Bantha Music, Fox Fanfare Music Inc., Utapau Music and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
part of:
Star Wars Holiday Special (television soundtrack)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace (film soundtrack)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002 film score)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (film soundtrack)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019 film score)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (film soundtrack)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015 film score)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017 film score)
part of:
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
John Williams3.42:14
3Imperial Attack
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
Imperial Attack (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
John Williams2.856:43
4The Dune Sea of Tatooine / Jawa Sandcrawler
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
The Dune Sea of Tatooine / Jawa Sandcrawler (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
John Williams35:01
5The Moisture Farm
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
The Moisture Farm (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
John Williams32:25
6The Hologram / Binary Sunset
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
Binary Sunset (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
recording of:
The Hologram (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
John Williams3.254:10
7Landspeeder Search / Attack of the Sand People
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
Landspeeder Search / Attack of the Sand People (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
John Williams23:20
8Tales of a Jedi Knight / Learn About the Force
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
Tales of a Jedi Knight / Learn About the Force (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
John Williams1.54:29
9Burning Homestead
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
Burning Homestead (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
quotes music from:
Dies Irae (plainchant)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
John Williams2.52:50
10Mos Eisley Spaceport
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
Mos Eisley Spaceport (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
John Williams22:16
11Cantina Band
sound engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer)
producer:
George Lucas
mixer:
John Neal (engineer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Lucas Film Ltd. (in 2018)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
Cantina Band (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
publisher:
Fox Fanfare Music Inc.
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
John Williams3.92:47
12Cantina Band #2
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
Cantina Band #2 (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
John Williams2.53:56
13Binary Sunset (alternate)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
compilation of:
Binary Sunset (alternate) by John Williams (American score composer)
recording of:
Binary Sunset (alternate) (Star Wars archival bonus track) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
John Williams516:59
CD 2: -
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1Princess Leia’s Theme
sound engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer)
producer:
George Lucas and Tom Null
mixer:
John Neal (engineer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Lucas Film Ltd. (in 2018)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16) and Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (from 1983-06-21 until 1983-06-22)
recording of:
Princess Leia's Theme (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
2.754:27
2The Millennium Falcon / Imperial Cruiser Pursuit
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
The Millennium Falcon / Imperial Cruiser Pursuit (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
23:51
3Destruction of Alderaan
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
Destruction of Alderaan (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
21:32
4The Death Star / The Stormtroopers
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
The Death Star (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
recording of:
The Stormtroopers (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
23:35
5Wookiee Prisoner / Detention Block Ambush
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
Wookiee Prisoner / Detention Block Ambush (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
24:01
6Shootout in the Cell Bay / Dianoga
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
Shootout in the Cell Bay / Dianoga (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
23:48
7The Trash Compactor
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
The Trash Compactor (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
23:07
8The Tractor Beam / Chasm Crossfire
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
The Tractor Beam / Chasm Crossfire (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
1.55:18
9Ben Kenobi’s Death / Tie Fighter Attack
sound engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer)
producer:
George Lucas
mixer:
John Neal (engineer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
Ben Kenobi’s Death (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
recording of:
TIE Fighter Attack (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
23:51
10The Battle of Yavin: Launch From the Fourth Moon / X-Wings Draw Fire / Use the Force
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
The Battle of Yavin (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
2.759:07
11The Throne Room / End Title
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recorded at:
Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
recording of:
End Titles (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
recording of:
The Throne Room (Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) (from 1977-03-05 until 1977-03-16)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
35:38