John Williams / Charles Gerhardt - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - Symphonic Suite from the Original Motion Picture Score

Originally released to supplement - not compete with - the 2-LP Motion Picture Soundtrack of STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, this 1-LP release, skillfully combines a "Symphonic Suite" that John Williams created for concert performance with new arrangements of other cues from the film score. This fantastic, long out of print album comes in a gatefold jacket with the original iconic Star Wars paintings by William Stout, images of John Williams, and notes from author Ray Bradbury, composer and critic, Christopher Palmer, and from the maestro himself. Out of print since original pressing in 1980. 180 gm COLV vinyl pressing.