John Williams – Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Color Vinyl] (2LP) [Japan Import]

The chills you get when that first ominous brass hit lands? This is the pressing built for exactly that feeling! We imported this Japan-exclusive double LP directly from Japan — complete with the original Japanese jacket artwork and the coveted OBI strip (帯) that collectors go absolutely nuts for. And yep, it's pressed on stunning color vinyl. 🇯🇵

This is John Williams' legendary score for the 1980 sequel (Episode V / The Empire Strikes Back), directed by Irvin Kershner. It's the album where two of the most iconic themes in film history make their debut: the spine-chilling Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) and the gentle, wise Yoda's Theme. Add in classics like The Asteroid Field, Han Solo and the Princess, and The Magic Tree, and you've got a masterclass in orchestral storytelling.

Here's the part audiophiles will geek out over: the audio comes from the 2018 192kHz/24bit master, remastered by Shawn Murphy and Skywalker Sound from the original 1980 tapes. That means richer detail, deeper dynamics, and orchestral swells that hit huge on wax.

This is a strictly limited Japanese pressing — once these are gone, they're gone. Whether you're a Star Wars collector, a film-score head, or just someone who wants the definitive vinyl edition sitting proudly on your shelf, don't sleep on this one.

Full Tracklist

LP1 / Side A

1. スター・ウォーズのテーマ (Star Wars – Main Theme)
2. ヨーダのテーマ (Yoda's Theme)
3. ジェダイ騎士団の訓練 (The Training of a Jedi Knight)
4. 英雄ルークとハン (The Heroics of Luke and Han)

LP1 / Side B

1. ダース・ベイダーのマーチ (The Imperial March – Darth Vader's Theme)
2. フェットの出発 (Departure of Boba Fett)
3. ハン・ソロと王女 (Han Solo and the Princess)
4. ハイパースペース (Hyperspace)
5. 雪の中の戦い (The Battle in the Snow)

LP2 / Side A

1. 小惑星の原野 (The Asteroid Field)
2. 雲の中の町 (The City in the Clouds)
3. ベイでの反乱 (Rebels at Bay)
4. ヨーダとフォース (Yoda and the Force)

LP2 / Side B

1. 決闘 (The Duel)
2. 悪魔の木 (The Magic Tree)
3. ランドの城 (Lando's Palace)
4. フィナーレ (Finale)

Product Specifications

• Artist: John Williams
• Format: 2LP (Double LP, Color Vinyl)
• Special Features: Japan-exclusive pressing with original Japanese jacket + OBI strip (帯)
• Mastering: 192kHz/24bit (2018) remastered by Shawn Murphy and Skywalker Sound
• Label: Walt Disney Records
• Catalog Number: UWJD-9049
• JAN Code: 4988031841990
• Release Date: April 24, 2026
• Origin: Japan (Direct Import)
• Availability: Limited quantity — while supplies last

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