Coming Soon: Star Wars: The Ultimate Soundtrack Collection

Out Jan. 8 on vinyl and CD.
The most acclaimed and enduring film music in Hollywood history, the original soundtracks of Star Wars Episodes I VI, are now issued by Sony Classical in a new box set, Star Wars: The Ultimate Soundtrack Collection that includes 10 CDs plus a DVD. All composed by John Williams, the legendary five-time Oscar®-winning composer, this unique collector set is being released just as the latest chapter in the saga, Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens in theaters.

Star Wars: The Ultimate Soundtrack Collection includes the original six soundtracks in mini album jackets on 9 CDs, plus a bonus CD featuring a new audio interview with Harrison Ford (Han Solo) alongside an interview with John Williams. Also included is the DVD Star Wars: A Musical Journey, a one hour special hosted by actor Ian McDiarmid (Chancellor Palpatine) highlighting select musical themes alongside key sequences from the films. Rounding out the set are a fold-out poster and three collectable stickers.
 

The Beach Boys' magic transistor radio

While we're still on our transistor radio kick, let's take a listen to the Beach Boys' "Mt. Vernon and Fairway," a "fairy tale" by Brian Wilson about a boy and his magic transistor radio. It first appeared as a bonus EP in 1973's Holland LP.

The EP is now included on CD versions of the album.