John Williams’ score for “Star Wars” was recorded over eight sessions at Anvil Studios in Denham, England on March 5, 8–12, 15 and 16, 1977. The score was performed by the London Symphony Orchestra with Williams himself conducting. The score was orchestrated by Williams’s frequent associate Herbert W. Spencer, who also orchestrated The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. The score was recorded by engineer Eric Tomlinson and edited by Kenneth Wannberg, and the scoring sessions were produced by Star Wars director George Lucas and supervised by Lionel Newman, head of 20th Century Fox’s music department.
Tracklist:
1. Main Title 05:24
2. Imperial Attack 06:18
3. Princess Leia’s Theme 04:23
4. The Desert and the Robot Auction 02:52
5. Ben’s Death and TIE Fighter Attack 03:53
6. The Little People Work 04:08
7. Rescue of the Princess 04:47
8. Inner City 04:14
9. Cantina Band 02:44
10. The Land of the Sand People 02:55
11. Mouse Robot and Blasting Off 04:03
12. The Return Home 02:51
13. The Walls Converge 04:36
14. The Princess Appears 04:07
15. The Last Battle 12:09
16. The Throne Room and End Title 05:29