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Approaching the Death Star

First released 19837 recordingson 44 releases

Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

Written by

John WilliamsComposerHerbert W. SpencerOrchestrator

From the films

Star WarsStar Wars1977the film on Charmy Movies ↗
The Empire Strikes BackThe Empire Strikes Back1980the film on Charmy Movies ↗
Return of the JediReturn of the Jedi1983the film on Charmy Movies ↗

Recordings

PerformanceBy
Main Title / Approaching the Death StarLondon Symphony Orchestra, John Williams5:22
Main Title (The Main Story Continues)London Symphony Orchestra, John Williams5:12
Main Title / Approaching the Death StarCharles Gerhardt, National Philharmonic Orchestra3:28
Main Title / Approaching the Death Star / Tatooine RendezvousLondon Symphony Orchestra, John Williams9:17
Approaching the Death StarThe Big Movie Orchestra2:18
Main Title / Approaching the Death StarJohn Williams5:19
Main Title / Approaching the Death Star / Tatooine RendezvousJohn Williams9:17

On these albums

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
Star Wars: Return of the JediJohn Williams · 1983Soundtrack
Music From the John Williams Score: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
Music From the John Williams Score: Star Wars: Return of the JediJohn Williams; National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt · 1983
Star Wars Trilogy: The Original Soundtrack Anthology
Star Wars Trilogy: The Original Soundtrack AnthologyJohn Williams · 1993Soundtrack
Star Wars Trilogy
Star Wars TrilogyJohn Williams · 2004Soundtrack
The Star Wars Trilogy
The Star Wars TrilogyJohn Williams; The Big Movie Orchestra · 2004
The Music of Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collector’s Edition
The Music of Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collector’s EditionJohn Williams · 2007Soundtrack
Star Wars: The Ultimate Soundtrack Collection
Star Wars: The Ultimate Soundtrack CollectionJohn Williams · 2016Soundtrack
Star Wars / Return of the Jedi
Star Wars / Return of the JediNational Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt · 2019
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025: Original Soundtrack Box Set
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025: Original Soundtrack Box SetVarious Artists · 2025Soundtrack
John Williams: The Anthology – Vol. 1 1969-1990
John Williams: The Anthology – Vol. 1 1969-1990John Williams · 2025

Source: MusicBrainz work 015626ad-3d88-3fac-a1eb-621b1868878d (CC0).