Jeff Wayne - Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds

Sony Music - 88985449431

Nearly 40 years on, based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, 'Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds' remains a firm favourite to millions around the world. To start the year off, Sony Music are proudly reissuing the original 1978 double 12" vinyl album!

This vinyl reissue is the first in a number of special releases planned throughout 2018 to mark the 40th Anniversary of Jeff Wayne's iconic masterpiece.

Jeff Wayne's double album was originally released by CBS Records in 1978. It has enjoyed huge success and critical acclaim across the globe with over 15 million records sold and spending over 330 weeks in the UK Album Charts (to date) plus achieving two International hit singles - 'Forever Autumn' and 'The Eve of The War.' It has been Top 10 in 22 countries and Number 1 in 11 of them.

Stunningly remastered for a superior sounding audio experience, it also includes the original double gatefold with 16-page booklet containing the full script, lyrics, original paintings, and credits.

The Coming Of The Martians
The Eve Of The War
Horsell Common And The Heat Ray
The Artilleryman And The Fighting Machine
Forever Autumn
Thunderchild
The Earth Under The Martians
The Red Weed (Part 1)
The Spirit Of Man
The Red Weed (Part 2)
The Artilleryman Returns
Brave New World
Dead London (Part 1)
Dead London (Part 2)
Epilogue (Part 1)
Epilogue (Part 2) (NASA)

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