Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra – Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind

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Genre:	Stage & Screen
Style:	Classical
Year:	1978

Tracklist

		"Star Wars" Suite
		First Movement: Main Title	5:06
		Second Movement: Princess Leia's Theme	4:28
		Third Movement: The Little People	4:41
		Cantina Band	2:37
		Fourth Movement: The Battle	5:36
		Fifth Movement: The Throne Room And End Title	7:12
		Suite From "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind"	12:33

Credits (10)

John Williams (4)
Composed By
Zubin Mehta
Conductor
Page Wood (2)
Cover [Cover Illustration]
Jules Chaikin
Directed By [Cantina Band Director]
James Lock (2)
Engineer
Michael Mailes
Engineer

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP, Stereo, Monarch Plating	London Records – ZM 1001	US	1978	US — 1978
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo	London Records – MFSL 1-008	US	1978	US — 1978	Recently Edited
	Suites From "Star Wars" And "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind" LP, Stereo	Decca – SXL.6885	UK	1978	UK — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP, + Poster	London Records – ZM 1001	US	1978	US — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind Cassette, Album, Club Edition, CRC - Columbia House	London Records – ZM5 1001	US	1978	US — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP	London Records – SLA 1160	Japan	1978	Japan — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP, Club Edition	London Records – ZM 1001	US	1978	US — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind Reel-To-Reel, 7 ½ ips, ¼", 4-Track Stereo, 7" Cine Reel, Album	London Records – 1R1 6751	US	1978	US — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP	London Records – ZM 1001	US	1978	US — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From "Star Wars" And "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind" Cassette, Album	Decca – KSXC 6885	UK	1978	UK — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP	Decca – sxl 6885	New Zealand	1978	New Zealand — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP	Decca – SXL 6885	India	1978	India — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP	Decca – SXLA.7521	Australia	1978	Australia — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP	London Records – M S 2041	Mexico	1978	Mexico — 1978	New Submission
	La Guerra de Las Galaxias: Encuentros En la Tercera Fase LP, Album	Decca – SXL 6885	Spain	1978	Spain — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind 8-Track Cartridge, Album, Stereo	London Records – ZM8.1001	Canada	1978	Canada — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP, Album	London Records – ZM 1001	Canada	1978	Canada — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP	London Records – ZM 1001	Canada	1978	Canada — 1978	New Submission
	Zubin Mehta Conducts Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra ‎– Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP, Album, Promo	Decca – SXL6885	UK	1978	UK — 1978	Recently Edited
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP, Promo	London Records – SLA 1160	Japan	1978	Japan — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind Cassette, Album, Stereo, Blue	London Records – ZM5-1001	US	1978	US — 1978	New Submission
	Zubin Mehta Conducts Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind 8-Track Cartridge, Stereo	London Records – ZM8 1001	US	1978	US — 1978	Recently Edited
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind 8-Track Cartridge, Album, Stereo	London Records – ZM8 1001 CRC	US	1978	US — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP, Album, Remastered, Test Pressing	Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab – none	US	1978	US — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind Cassette, Album, Club Edition, RCA Club	London Records – ZM5 1001	US	1978	US — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP, Album	London Records – 31C 064 61368	Brazil	1978	Brazil — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP	Decca – SXLI 6885	Italy	1978	Italy — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind Cassette, Album	London Records – AOF 1028	Japan	1978	Japan — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo	London Records – MFSL 1-008	US	1978	US — 1978	Recently Edited
	Zubin Mehta Conducts Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind 8-Track Cartridge, Album	London Records – ZM8 1001	US	1978	US — 1978	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP	Tailee – TLA-79-20	Taiwan	1979	Taiwan — 1979	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind Cassette, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered	London Records – MFSL C-008	US	1982	US — 1982	Recently Edited
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP, Reissue	London Records – 414 309-1	USA & Canada	1985	USA & Canada — 1985	New Submission
	Star Wars / Close Encounters Of The Third Kind CD, Album, Remastered	Decca – 417 846-2	Europe	1988	Europe — 1988	Recently Edited
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind Cassette	London Records – 417 846-4	US	1988	US — 1988	Recently Edited
	Star Wars / Close Encounters Of The Third Kind CD, Album, Remastered	London Records – 417 846-2	US	1988	US — 1988	New Submission
	Star Wars / Close Encounters Of The Third Kind CD, Album, Remastered	Decca – 417 846-2	Europe	1988	Europe — 1988	New Submission
	Grandes Temas De Ciencia Ficción CD, Album, Jewel Case	Decca – 443 987-2	Spain	1994	Spain — 1994	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo, 180g	London Records – KIJC 9199	Japan	1997	Japan — 1997	New Submission
	Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind LP, Club Edition	London Records – ZM1001	US		US	New Submission

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Reviews

Weirdalness May 23, 2024
referencing Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (LP, Club Edition) ZM 1001

Just bought this from my local Goodwill for $1.05 today. It sounds fantastic!!! After a quick clean, it’s was nearly flawless, and very little if any detectable surfaces noise. While these aren’t the recordings in the film they sound fantastic regardless. Very glad I picked this up.
Capttcb Mar 9, 2024
referencing Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo) MFSL 1-008

Just got this in very minty condition. Sounds spectacular! Love it
toobuzz Jan 23, 2023
referencing Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo) MFSL 1-008

Fantastic! This is just amazing. Buy it if you see it.
suadero Jan 11, 2023
referencing Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (LP, Stereo, Monarch Plating) ZM 1001

Stan Ricker did both the standard ZM1001 and the MFSL cut at half speed. One of the few times MFSL and standard LP done by same engineer (Jethro Tull/Broadsword being the other that springs to mind - those by Jack Hunt).
fezzikk Dec 21, 2021
referencing Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (LP, Stereo, Monarch Plating) ZM 1001

One of those treasures of vinyl that is essentially valueless, but it's an amazing listening experience. This pressing is beautiful and rich and hits most key songs from A New Hope.

If I had a criticism, it would only be about the sleeve and artwork which are pretty week. This is not much to look at, but hey that's why it's a hidden gem.
Vinny21889 Jun 26, 2021
referencing Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (LP, Stereo, Monarch Plating) ZM 1001

Out of all the "star wars music" I have heard, this is still the best sounding version.
doc001 May 19, 2021
referencing Zubin Mehta Conducts Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (8-Track Cartridge, Stereo) ZM8-1001

I changed the artist to "The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra", as that is who is actually heard on the recordings.
"Zubin Mehta" is listed in the credits as the Conductor.
mjb Aug 24, 2016
referencing Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (LP, Stereo, Monarch Plating) ZM 1001

This was the only Star Wars soundtrack recording I ever had. I always thought it was "fake" because it wasn't the actual soundtrack and I just assumed it couldn't be as good. But listening to it side-by-side with the original, almost 40 years later, I feel strongly that it's simply better. The recording is better, the performance, everything.

These original LPs are worthless now. This music has been released on CD several times, and the 2012 SACD remaster is stellar.
robbio80 Mar 8, 2015
referencing Suites From Star Wars And Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo) MFSL 1-008

The first crescendo of the opening sequence. Absolutely amazing. It literally brought chills down my spine it was so rich. It sounds at least as good, if not better than the bluray. I have a feeling I'll be tracking down more MFSL releases.