Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (ABC's Soundtrack Salvage)

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

Annotation

"(From the ANTHOLOGY + the SPECIAL EDITION)

"On the contrary of all of what people may think, write and observe about this one through the so poor CD releases we all know, I noticed this score had, excepted for a very few tracks, a very strong and interesting potencial for remastering, what was not obvious at first glance.
"With this one I somehow have the feeling to have “undone” what the SE’s and Anthology had done. I don’ t know if it is the best result of all the present scores, but it is my best work on them anyway and possibly the more surprising… I leave it to your appreciation.

"Note: No “Parade Of The Ewoks” concert version on this set." - ABC at originaltrilogy.com
"IMPORTANT: 0'sec pause at tracks: CD1: 04. 11. 12. - CD2: 21 (don' t miss that one !)

"For more infos or to leave feedback, please visit: http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/topic.cfm/THE-ORIGINAL-TRILOGY-SOUNDTRACKS-SOUND-SALVAGE-8CDs-SET/topic/10263/

"RETURN OF THE JEDI (!FINAL VERSION!)
Remastered from the STAR WARS ANTHOLOGY Soundtracks + The SPECIAL EDITION

"Tracks from the SE's:
CD1: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24,25
CD2: 2, 3, 7, 9, 12, 15.

"Remastered track by track. Only equalizer filter has been used to avoid too much sound transformations
(no normalisation, no stereo enlargement, no noise reduction or whatever...!)

"Covers color profile: Adobe RGB 1998." - ABC, ROTJ-Read Before Burning !.txt included with files

Annotation last modified on 2025-03-23 23:34 UTC.

Tracklist

1Digital Media
#TitleRatingLength
120th Century Fox Fanfare
recording of:
20th Century Fox Fanfare (in 1980)
composer:
Alfred Newman (in 1933)
0:27
2Main Title, Approaching the Death Star
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor) (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 and conductor) (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
5:22
3Tatooine Rendezvous
2:51
4Jabba's Palace Entrance
1:12
5Jabba's Baroque Recital
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
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:
Jabba's Baroque Recital (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
2.253:05
6The Droids Are Captured
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
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 Droids Are Captured (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
21:19
7Lapti Nek
instruments and performer:
Jabba’s Palace Band
lead vocals [Sy Snootles]:
Michele Gruska
arranger:
Ernie Fosellius, John Williams (American score composer and conductor) 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 and conductor)
publisher:
Bantha Music
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
2:53
8Bounty for a Wookie
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
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:
Bounty for a Wookiee (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
1.52:52
9Han Solo Returns
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
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) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
24:04
10Luke Confronts Jabba
3:14
11Den of the Rancor
recording engineer:
Lionel Newman and Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
recording of:
Fight in the Dungeon (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
3:39
12Sarlacc Sentence
1:48
13The Pit of Carkoon
1:01
14Sail Barge Assault
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
recording of:
Sail Barge Assault (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
25:03
15The Emperor Arrives
recording engineer:
Lionel Newman and Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
recording of:
The Emperor Arrives (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
2:07
16The Death of Yoda
recording engineer:
Lionel Newman and Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
recording of:
The Death of Yoda (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
6:06
17Obi-Wan's Revelations
2:53
18Alliance Assembly
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
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:
Alliance Assembly (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
22:13
19Shuttle Tydirium Approaches Endor
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
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:
Shuttle Tydirium Approaches Endor (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
2.254:12
20Speeder Bike Chase
1:23
21Land of the Ewoks, Part One
4:40
22Land of the Ewoks, Part Two
3:43
23The Levitation
1:30
24Threepio's Bedtime Story
1:14
25The 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 and conductor) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
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 and conductor)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
1.54:02
26Luke 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 and conductor)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer and conductor) (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 and conductor)
publisher:
Fox Fanfare Music Inc.
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
24:47
2Digital Media