Jeff Wayne War Of The Worlds CBS 82671 1978 UK A9 B3 1st Press NM Vinyl
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Jeff Wayne War Of The Worlds CBS 82671 1978 UK A9 B3 1st Press NM Vinyl
🎶 Album Title: Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds
📅 Release Year: 1978
📀 Label: CBS (CBS 82671 / CBS 96000)
📀 Format: 2x Vinyl LP, Gatefold Sleeve, Original Booklet, Stereo
🌏 Country: UK
🎵 Genre: Rock, Progressive Rock, Spoken Word, Soundtrack
A superb original 1978 UK pressing of Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds, one of the most iconic concept albums ever released. This edition features the classic CBS orange/yellow labels and correct early UK matrix combination A9 B3 C3 D2, pressed in England.
Complete with the highly sought-after original illustrated booklet and fully laminated gatefold sleeve, this is a standout collector’s copy in exceptional condition.
Condition Details:
Sleeve: Excellent Plus (EX+) clean, glossy gatefold with minimal wear and strong edges
Booklet: Near Mint (NM) complete, crisp and well preserved
Vinyl: Near Mint (NM) beautiful glossy vinyl, no marks or scratches, plays with no surface noise
Labels: Clean with no spindle wear
Matrix / Runout:
Side A: CBS 82671 A9
Side B: CBS 82671 B3
Side C: CBS 96000 C3
Side D: CBS 96000 D2
Tracklist:
Side 1
The Coming Of The Martians
1. The Eve Of The War
2. Horsell Common And The Heat Ray
Side 2
The Coming Of The Martians
1. The Artilleryman And The Fighting Machine
2. Forever Autumn
3. Thunder Child
Side 3
The Earth Under The Martians
1. The Red Weed Part 1
2. The Spirit Of Man
3. The Red Weed Part 2
Side 4
The New World
1. Brave New World
2. Dead London
3. Epilogue Part 1 And 2
This groundbreaking 1978 release blends progressive rock with orchestral scoring and dramatic narration. Featuring performances from Richard Burton, Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues, Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy, and David Essex, the album delivers a cinematic retelling of H.G. Wells’ science fiction classic.
Forever Autumn remains one of the album’s standout tracks, while the powerful narration and sound design make this a truly immersive listening experience.
Artist background:
Jeff Wayne is a composer and producer renowned for this ambitious musical adaptation. The War Of The Worlds became a multi-platinum success and is widely regarded as one of the greatest concept albums ever produced. Its influence spans decades, with continued live performances and reissues keeping its legacy alive.
Record label
CBS Records was a dominant force in the global music industry during the 1970s, known for high-quality pressings and an impressive artist roster. UK CBS pressings from this era are especially respected for their excellent audio quality and durability, making early matrix variants like this particularly desirable among collectors.
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