General Information Artist: John Williams / The London Symphony Orchestra Title: Star Wars (Original Soundtrack) Label: 20th Century Tapes / Columbia House Catalog number: TW8-2-541 / TW82 541 Format: 8-Track Stereo Tape Cartridge Year: 1977 Country: USA Edition: Columbia House Club Edition Genre: Soundtrack / Classical Description Composed and conducted by John Williams and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, this soundtrack for the 1977 space opera Star Wars is one of the most iconic and influential scores in cinematic history. It revitalized the use of grand symphonic music in film and earned Williams an Academy Award for Best Original Score. The album was a massive commercial success, even reaching the top of the pop charts. Condition Tape: Presumed MINT (unplayed) Sleeve: Factory-sealed, never opened Notes for collectors This is a rare "Columbia House" record club edition of the Star Wars soundtrack on the 8-track cartridge format. It is distinguished by the "CRC" marking on the edge label and the specific Columbia House slipcase branding. Finding an original 1970s 8-track still in its factory shrink wrap is highly unusual, making this a significant find for both Star Wars completists and vintage media collectors. Matrix/Labels Catalog numbers: TW82 541 (Front/Back), TW8-2-541 CRC (Edge) Markings: CRC (Columbia Record Club) Address: Columbia House, Terre Haute, Indiana 47808