Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

~ Release by John Williams (see all versions of this release, 29 available)

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Main Title (The Story Continues)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Lucas Film Ltd. (in 2018)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Main Title (Star Wars)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer) (ended)
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 Williams & London Symphony Orchestra5:10
2Into the Trap
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Lucas Film Ltd. (in 2018)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Into the Trap (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra2:37
3Luke and Leia
recording engineer:
Lionel Newman and Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Lucas Film Ltd. (in 2018)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Luke and Leia (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
publisher:
Fox Fanfare Music Inc.
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra24:47
4Parade of the Ewoks
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Lucas Film Ltd. (in 2018)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Parade of the Ewoks (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra23:26
5Han Solo Returns (At the Court of Jabba the Hutt)
recording engineer:
Lionel Newman and Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Lucas Film Ltd. (in 2018)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Han Solo Returns (Star Wars, Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra4:10
6Lapti Nek (Jabba’s Palace Band)
instruments and performer:
Jabba’s Palace Band
lead vocals [Sy Snootles]:
Michele Gruska
arranger:
Ernie Fosellius, John Williams (American score composer) and Joseph Williams (vocalist for Toto, son of composer John Williams)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Lucas Film Ltd. (in 2018)
recording of:
Lapti Nek (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
lyricist:
Annie M. Arbogast
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
publisher:
Bantha Music
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra2:50
7The Forest Battle
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Lucas Film Ltd. (in 2018)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
The Forest Battle (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra2.254:03
8Rebel Briefing
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Lucas Film Ltd. (in 2018)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Rebel Briefing (Star Wars, Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra2:23
9The Emperor
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Lucas Film Ltd. (in 2018)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
The Emperor (Star Wars, Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra2:45
10The Return of the Jedi
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Lucas Film Ltd. (in 2018)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
The Return of the Jedi (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra5:03
11Ewok Celebration and Finale
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Lucas Film Ltd. (in 2018)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Ewok Celebration
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
recording of:
Finale (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra8:01

Credits

Release group

included in:John Williams: The Anthology – Vol. 1 1969-1990
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025: Original Soundtrack Box Set by John Williams (American score composer), Michael Giacchino (American score composer), John Powell (English score composer), Michael Abels (American score composer), Kevin Kiner, Natalie Holt, Nicholas Britell (American score composer), Ludwig Göransson (Swedish score composer), Joseph Shirley (soundtrack composer) & Various Artists (add compilations to this artist)
Star Wars Trilogy
Star Wars Trilogy: The Original Soundtrack Anthology
Star Wars: The Ultimate Soundtrack Collection
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/55429 [info]
other databases:http://soundtrackcollector.com/title/2378/ [info]
IMDb:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086190/ [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000091710 [info] (ended)
https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000168093 [info]
Wikidata:Q4350761 [info]