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Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Soundtrack

Collector's Edition

John Williams (Artist) Format: Audio CD
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 219 ratings
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Audio CD, Import, September 20, 2004
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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1 20th Century Fox Fanfare
2 Main Title / Ice Planet Hoth
3 The Wampa's Lair / Vision of Obi-Wan / SnowSpeeders Take Flight
4 The Imperial Probe/Aboard the Executor
5 The Battle of Hoth: Ion Cannon / Imperial Walkers / Beneath the AT-AT / Escape in the Millennium Falcon
6 The Asteroid Field
7 Arrival of Dagobah
8 Luke's Nocturnal Visitor
9 Han Solo and the Princess
10 Jedi Master Revealed / Mynock Cave
11 The Training of a Jedi Knight / The Magic Tree

Disc: 2

1 The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)
2 Yoda's Theme
3 Attacking a Star Destroyer
4 Yoda and the Force
5 Imperial Starfleet Deployed / City in the Clouds
6 Lando's Palace
7 Betrayal at Bespin
8 Deal With the Dark Lord
9 Carbon Freeze / Darth Vader's Trap / Departure of Boba Fett
10 The Clash of Lightsabers
11 Rescue from Cloud City / Hyperspace
12 The Rebel Fleet / End Title

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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Soundtrack

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.62 x 4.92 x 0.33 inches; 4 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ SONY MASTERWORKS
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2192932
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2004
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 4 minutes
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 30, 2007
  • Label ‏ : ‎ SONY MASTERWORKS
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0002YCVJC
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 219 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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I paid a high price ($159.9) for a new product and wish to keep it as my collection. However, once I unboxed, scratches were found on the disc 2 (edge of Rt lower quadrant of picture 1 and Lt upper quadrant of picture 2). Wondering whether it is really a new item. I am planning to return it, but I still need to lose some money on postage (which is quite expensive from my region) and currency conversion.
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Stargate310
5.0 out of 5 stars The Score Strikes Back!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2016
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This soundtrack score is the best in the series just like the movies. I owned the original 1997 RCA Victor Anniversary discs but was disappointed that the discs slide out of a small book out of the top causing scratches to the disc. I was interested in getting the Ultimate Soundtrack set but saw by the pictures those discs also slide out from the side. I decided to buy these older Sony Star Wars soundtracks to get the traditional plastic over and under disc cases. I figured I better buy these now since Sony is making the new box set I would imagine they will be discontinuing this set soon. Sound is amazing, everyone says these sound exactly like the 1997 RCA disc but the new CD's are slightly louder on my Sony Stereo at the same volume level, I played the new disc and then the old 1997 disc just to compare. I heard a flaw in the recording so I wanted to make sure it wasn't the disc and the same defect was heard on the 1997 disc at the same time stamp so they definitely used the original 1997 masters.
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Jorge A. Zarco
5.0 out of 5 stars The Empire Strikes Back Music Score
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2018
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Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes Back(1980) is not only a good Star Wars movie, but a good movie. Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan and director Irvin Kershner took Star Wars in a darker direction. The film has an atmosphere of hopelessness. Darth Vader is no longer under Moff Tarkin's leash and he's killing people left and right! Luke Skywalker meets Yoda for the first time. Some people like Admiral Piett even though he's a "bad guy". Darth Vader doesn't want any sissies; he's gonna read something from "Ulysses"! The Empire Strikes Back was the first big budget movie that Irvin Kershner was put in charge of. His earlier films were stuff such as S*P*Y*S(1974) and The Eyes of Laura Mars(1978).
John Williams composed some new themes and motifs for Episode V. With the Walt Disney Company promising more Star Wars films in the future, this "glossary/corpus of music" is growing. John Williams claims "he's done" after Episode IX. This is great music from a classic Star Wars movie.
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AROD
5.0 out of 5 stars A wide range of emotions
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2011
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This is my favorite soundtrack, and I'll tell you why. First of all, it is difficult to find a soundtrack that, besides being beautifully composed, conveys the wide range of emotions that a human being can feel and express.

A soundtrack normally has a tone (dark, romantic, exciting, cheerful, nostalgic) but there are marvellous exceptions. In this soundtrack you find excitement (The Battle of Hoth, The Asteroid Field, Attacking a Star Destroyer, The Clash of Lightsabers, Rescue from Cloud City), Romance (Han Solo and the Princess and variations on this theme throughout the album), Nostalgia (Yoda's Theme, Yoda and the Force), Imposing chills (Main Titles/The Ice Planet Hoth, The Imperial March) and hope (The Rebel Fleet/End Title). Every one of these emotions is portrayed with beautiful melodies and arrangements that do not resemble each other.

To this, sum up the fact that you are taking more than two hours of excellent music in one album; in what other soundtrack can you find this?

And, finally, the most inspiring musical masterpiece I've heard until date is Rebel Fleet/End Titles. This song alone, with almost seven minutes in length, is perfect from beginning to end.

Besides all this objective points I also must say that this music is part of my favorite trilogy, which I grew up with.

Thank you John Williams.
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Ken Fontenot
5.0 out of 5 stars The Music That Filled The Greatest Of Episodes
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2014
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Few people would disagree that "The Empire Strikes Back" is the best film in the Star Wars saga. It has everything going for it, from the "bad guys" winning at the end to the introduction of Yoda to Boba Fett and the battle on Hoth. The greatest of secrets is revealed in this episode as well.

What fuels all of this wonder is the same thing that has fueled all of the Star Wars films: The music of John Williams.

This album contains all of the music from the film, including "Yoda's Theme" and the massive "Imperial March." I find myself humming most of these songs throughout the week simply for the fact that I love them all. Each one triggers an emotion within that only a true Star Wars fan would understand.

If you love the music of the Star Wars films (and who doesn't?), I highly recommend picking up this disc. It's epic music about an epic tale that will continue to please listeners long after we are gone.
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Chris Haynes
4.0 out of 5 stars John Williams is great and this album is great but I wish that ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2016
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I know I had this album when it was originally released and I could have sworn the music playing when the snow speeders were out looking for Han and Luke was on there. That music is not in this release. Has the album been changed from the original to it's current version? John Williams is great and this album is great but I wish that snow speeder music was on here.
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MAE_PROF
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Gift Appreciated
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2013
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My son has loved the Star Wars trilogies, and he has a great love for movie music, especially the work of John Williams, his favorite. He has such a memory for what songs appear where in the films, and he was delighted to receive this for Christmas to complete his collection. He had requested Episodes 3, 5, and 6 to have the rest of the Star Wars music.

I have regularly heard it coming from his room as he plays while he does homework. (How he can do this I don't understand.) He would recommend this recording without hesitation, and he anticipates hours of enjoyment from listening to them.
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A. Shapter
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Score
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2013
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Nearly everyone knows the movie, the quotes, the characters and the tune of Darth Vader's signature track, the Imperial March. And this is the album where it best belongs. Each track here has its own feel and identity. not only does the album listen well without the film, each track can stand alone as fine pieces of music. Possibly John Williams at his best.
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Winston Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars holographic jewel case alone work the price
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2020
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Probably the best soundtrack by John Williams. Great edition if a great soundtrack and a great film.
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ALF LEDEZ
5.0 out of 5 stars Best music ever by genius John Williams.
Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2020
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Great Soundtrack. This version includes 2 CDs with the complete music. The newer that were re-released by Disney is only 1 Cd. This one is better.
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sef
5.0 out of 5 stars ENFIN !!
Reviewed in France on June 16, 2020
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Je désespérais de trouver un jour le double cd de l'épisode 5 de Star Wars à un prix raisonnable.
Ayant déjà les doubles cds des épisodes 4 et 6, je ne voulais le 5 que dans la même collection… pas d'autres choix que de l'acheter en occasion. J'ai eu de la chance, il est en train bon état d'écoute et c'est un plaisir d'écouter ces cds à la suite ! Que des bons souvenirs !
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Cliente de Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Impresionante edición
Reviewed in Mexico on June 2, 2017
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Como tenerlo en su versión original con un sonido impresionante, la edición esta muy bien cuidada, compra obligada para cualquier warsie.
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Alles da!
5.0 out of 5 stars Hammer Picture-Vinyl in Gold
Reviewed in Germany on December 25, 2016
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Zu John Williams und seiner Musik für (alle) StarWars Filme muss ich nichts mehr ergänzen... diese Doppelvinyl in gold und die Verpackung sind superwertig und Pflichtprogramm für alle Schallplattenbesitzer!
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Martin J Goss
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the Vinyl you are looking for !!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2016
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Everyone knows Empire Strikes Back is the best Star Wars film. The sound track is exactly the same it's the most dramatic and varied and contains many of the classic scores. The last song instantly transports you to the end of the film when all seems to be lost for the rebels. Pressed on beautiful gold vinyl with the classic cover it's a must buy !!
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