RARE "The Empire Strikes Back" Soundtrack-Select Cuts, 1980 Promo LP RPO-4201
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Combined shipping discount offer: Items must be purchased in the same transaction. First item is at standard shipping rate, each additional LP ships for $1.
FOR SALE HERE is an LP that features selected cuts from the original motion picture soundtrack "Star Wars-The Empire Strikes Back”. This RARE album was produced for promotional purposes only and never released for sale to the public.
The rear cover has the wording “FOR PROGRAMMING USE ONLY – NOT FOR SALE 33-1/3 RPM STEREO” and a gold promo stamp. The disc has white labels, which have the wording “NOT FOR SALE – PROMOTION COPY”.
This promo copy has no barcode. It has the unique Catalog # RPO-4201 which also indicates it is a promotional copy.
The Seller is the Original Owner and received this LP as a promotional copy from the label in 1980.The disc was visually inspected and appears to be in NM condition. The disc has rare non-standard WHITE LABELS used on albums destined for radio DJs, record stores/buyers, and media personnel to promote a new release. These are typically first pressing copies, which are coveted by collectors.
The cover is in excellent condition for a 42 year old album, with only minimal scuffing and edge wear. It has the original generic white paper inner sleeve, which has no seam splits.
Please zoom in on the provided photos to see the overall condition of this item.
(Wikipedia Excepts) The musical score of The Empire Strikes Back was composed and conducted by John Williams, and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra at a cost of about $250,000. Williams began planning in November 1979, estimating Empire required 107 minutes of score. For two weeks across 18 three-hour sessions just after Christmas, Williams recorded the score at Anvil Studios and EMI Studios, London. Up to 104 players were involved at any one time, performing with instruments including oboes, piccolos, pianos, and harps.In 1980, the disco label RSO Records released the film's original soundtrack in a double-album, with two long-playing (LP) records. Combined, the two records featured seventy-five minutes of film music. The soundtrack was first released in the United States as a 75-minute double LP five days before the film's premiere. (THE ALBUM FOR SALE HERE DOES NOT HAVE THE FULL SOUNDTRACK, ONLY SELECTED CUTS.)
Tracklist
A1 The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) 2:59
A2 Yoda's Theme 3:24
A3 The Asteroid Field 4:10
A4 Han Solo And The Princess 3:25
A5 Finale 6:28
B1 Star Wars (Maine Theme) 5:49
B2 Yoda And The Force 4:01
B3 The Training Of A Jedi Knight 3:17
B4 The Duel 4:07
B5 Lando's Palace 3:52
The Seller was in the retail record business in the 1970's-1980's and acquired a collection of 2500+ albums from that era, which is now being sold on Ebay. Most are promotional and collectible LPs which have never (or seldom) been played. Many are white label promos, first pressings, and often factory sealed. The collection has been securely boxed and stored in a smoke free environment since 1983, 39 years! Please check back occasionally to see my new listings. I add approx. 25–50 new LPs per week.
Grading methodology is as follows:M (MINT) - Album is brand new, sealed, and has never been played.
NM (NEAR MINT) - Vinyl looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap. LP cover may have some light rub marks.
VG+ (VERY GOOD PLUS) - Vinyl may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned corners, or a slight seam split. May have slight signs of wear also may be marred by a cut out hole, sawcut, or cut corner indicating it is a promotional copy.
VG (VERY GOOD) - Vinyl has light wear, scratches, or scuffs. Covers may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached, etc.
This Seller allows for combined shipping costs when multiple items are purchased in the same transaction. Each additional (single) LP will ship for $1. For this discount to be applied to your purchase, you must use the ADD TO CART to combine the items into one transaction. Do not use BUY IT NOW. Browse through the other items this Seller has for sale, adding to your cart as you go. When done, go to your cart and check out. Your items will be combined into one shipment. Please note that items can still be purchased by other buyers while they are in your cart.
Seller ships domestically within the United States via United States Post Office Media Mail with tracking. This is the most economical option. Seller will insure packages valued above $30. Insurance does not cover missing packages after they have been delivered to the buyer's address, only damage or loss during shipping. Warping could occur if vinyl records are exposed to heat and direct sunlight, so please make adequate arrangements to safely receive your packages. If Buyer prefers a faster shipping service, please contact the Seller before completing the transaction to discuss options such as Priority Mail. Per USPS, Priority Mail packages are delivered in 1-3 days.
Sorry, NO international shipping.
Returns: I have 'no returns accepted' on my listing only because I won't accept returns based on buyer's remorse. I have done my best to reveal the material condition of the offered piece in sufficient detail. If I have somehow made an error in my description, please contact me. I am a very reasonable person and will be happy to make things right with your purchase. Please do not open a case against your item or leave feedback without getting in touch with me first.
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