Star Wars
by John Williams (US)

Star Wars by John Williams (US)
(Soundtrack album)
Year: 1977
Overall rank: 3,475th   Overall chart history
Average Rating: 
79/100 (from 102 votes)
  Ratings distribution   Average rating history
Accolades:
Award Top albums of 1977 (57th)
Award Top albums of the 1970s (608th)
Award Best albums of all time (3,475th)

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Star Wars is ranked as the best album by John Williams (US).

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Star Wars track list

  Track ratings The tracks on this album have an average rating of 79 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).

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Star Wars rankings

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Overall rank: 3,475th | 1970s rank: 608th | 1977 rank: 57th
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2026stevengnzTop 95 Music Albums of 197745/953
2026Exist-en-cielTop 100 Music Albums of 197723/1004
2026matterhornriderTop 58 Music Albums of 197747/581
2026 Squonk007Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s81/1004
2026 Patman360Top 91 Music Albums of 197763/912
2025Johnnyo100 top soundtracks of all time by DMD69/100 -
2025 Squonk007Top 30 Music Albums of 197710/304
2025HyggevinylTop 56 Music Albums of 197727/563
2025 paladisiac1970s 60rating (60), #0001-0100*51/100 -
2025 AwaitingAndrewMy Favorite Film Scores & Soundtracks24/69 -
2025 paladisiactop 60r albums (60), #0301-0400*2/95 -
2025 AwaitingAndrewTop 25 Music Albums of 197714/252
2025 sszwalbenestTop 100 Music Albums of the 1970s62/1008
2025 IgtonumamaFavourite Film Soundtracks14/100 -
2025dukeboxkoolTop 40 Music Albums of 197714/403
2025 AwaitingAndrewTop 100 Music Albums of the 1970s96/1001
2025DJStuart79Top 40 Music Albums of 197715/403
2025OlliTop 100 Music Albums of 197734/1003
2025 EyeKanFlyTop 41 Music Albums of 197713/414
2025JohnnyoAlbums of the year 1977 by Acclaimed Music56/65 -
Total Charts: Help The total number of charts that this album has appeared in. 93
Total Rank Score: Help The total rank score. 426
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Star Wars ratings

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79/100 (from 102 votes)
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01/28/2026 02:30 matterhornrider  Ratings distribution  4,91281/100
 
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01/06/2026 00:25 Exist-en-ciel  Ratings distribution  7,62170/100
 
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01/03/2026 08:41 Pluto11  Ratings distribution  12,06372/100
 
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12/10/2025 10:01 Leginlists  Ratings distribution  2,43984/100
 
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10/10/2025 15:17 cicadelic  Ratings distribution  12,01673/100

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This album is rated in the top 2% of all albums on BestEverAlbums.com. This album has a Bayesian average rating of 79.2/100, a mean average of 79.2/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 79.9/100. The standard deviation for this album is 16.4.

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90/100
From 03/12/2025 16:14 | #308008
Shortlisted for album of the year at the 1978 Grammys. The winner was Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
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From 09/11/2024 07:07 | #305223
The Star Wars soundtrack, composed by John Williams, is one of the most iconic and influential film scores in cinematic history. Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, the album features a blend of classical and contemporary orchestral music that perfectly captures the epic and adventurous spirit of George Lucas’ space opera. The main title theme, with its bold brass fanfare, has become synonymous with the Star Wars franchise and is instantly recognizable worldwide. The soundtrack includes other memorable pieces such as Imperial Attack, Princess Leia’s Theme, and The Throne Room and End Title, each contributing to the film’s emotional and narrative depth. The album’s success was unprecedented, earning Williams an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and several Grammy Awards.

Analyzing the Star Wars soundtrack, one can appreciate how Williams’s compositions enhance the film’s storytelling and character development. The use of leitmotifs, or recurring musical themes associated with specific characters or ideas, is a hallmark of Williams’ work. The orchestration of the music creates a rich, immersive experience that transports listeners to the galaxy far, far away.
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95/100
From 07/09/2019 22:03 | #239233
Made the franchise.
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90/100
From 03/19/2018 03:27 | #211263
Great movie and music that was integral to my childhood!
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90/100
From 12/08/2017 14:41 | #202827
For me, this is more of a video game soundtrack than a movie soundtrack, just because I used to play Lego Stars Wars constantly. Ah, good times
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95/100
From 03/08/2016 11:43 | #161570
A classic soundtrack composed by a master of the genre.
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100/100
From 05/24/2009 15:23 | #4417
even flabba the slut's little jazz cameo is smokin'
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From 01/18/2009 05:47 | #2457
How can you argue with the cantina band.
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Best Albums of 1977
1. Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
2. Animals by Pink Floyd
3. Marquee Moon by Television
4. Low by David Bowie
5. Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols by Sex Pistols
6. Aja by Steely Dan
7. The Stranger by Billy Joel
8. Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
9. "Heroes" by David Bowie
10. The Clash by The Clash
11. Trans Europa Express by Kraftwerk
12. Pink Flag by Wire
13. My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello
14. Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
15. Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
16. Talking Heads: 77 by Talking Heads
17. Rocket To Russia by Ramones
18. Suicide by Suicide
19. Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
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