Artist page · 04/07/2026
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35 vinyl records catalogued; original 1984 Japanese LP pressings command prices up to €49.
John Williams has crafted an extensive legacy in cinematic music with 35 vinyl records available, primarily soundtracks for major films. His work spans collaborations on franchises like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T., and Harry Potter. Williams' style combines romantic and impressionist influences with atonal elements and intricate orchestration, recording scores that have become benchmarks of film music over seven decades.
Notable releases include extensive vinyl pressings of Indiana Jones and Jaws soundtracks, with collectors seeking original editions from the 1970s and 1980s. His music transcends film, occasionally embracing concert performances and classical repertoires as well.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Philips Digital Classics · 1985
Varèse Sarabande · 1985
Philips · 1985
Philips · 1984
Philips Digital Classics · 1984
Philips · 1984
MCA Records · 1984
Philips · 1984
Polydor · 1984
Varèse Sarabande · 1983
Philips · 1982
MCA Records · 1982
Philips · 1982
MCA Records · 1982
Philips · 1981
Columbia · 1981
Columbia · 1981
RSO · 1980
Philips · 1980
MCA Records · 1979
MCA Records · 1978
Warner Bros. Records · 1978
Temple · 1978
Arista · 1978
Stereo Gold Award · 1977
20th Century Records · 1977
Delos · 1977
United Artists Records · 1976
MCA Records · 1975
MCA Records · 1975
MCA Records · 1974
Warner Bros. Records · 1974
20th Century Records · 1973
Hemdale Music, Inc. · 1972
United Artists Records · 1971
MGM Records · 1969
Columbia Masterworks · 1969
Capitol Records · 1968
Philips · 
Philips · Playlist
The tracks that sum up John Williams's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Features 11 tracks capturing adventurous and thematic elements of Indiana Jones, with multiple pressings including a prized 1984 Japanese edition.
The 1975 score of Jaws established Williams as a key film composer; original Greek pressing MCA 55219 is a collector's gem.
A collection showcasing Williams' classical and pop influences through American patriotic and folk compositions, popular among collectors.
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Artists who share part of John Williams's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
John Williams trips seamlessly between romanticism, impressionism, and complex orchestration, defining a sound uniquely his own.— Musical Style Summary
Recorded in 1984, the soundtrack album was released by Polydor K.K. in Japan, catalogue number 28MM 0365, an original pressing now highly sought after.
The soundtrack from 1975 was issued in Greece on MCA Records label, catalogue MCA 55219, featuring the theme that won Williams his second Academy Award for best score.
Released in 1985 on Varèse Sarabande in the US under catalogue 704.250, this LP captures John Williams' work on several Hitchcock soundtracks including 'Strangers On A Train'.
This 1985 album has been available in at least three vinyl editions including a Netherlands stereo LP with catalogue 412 626-1 distributed under Philips Classics.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
John Williams is an American composer and conductor known for his extensive film scores including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Jaws.
There are currently 35 vinyl records by John Williams listed, covering soundtracks, classical, and other works.
Soundtracks such as Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom (1984) and Jaws (1975) have original pressings highly prized by collectors.
Yes, John Williams’ discography includes classical recital albums and concert recordings in addition to film scores.
The original 1984 Japanese LP of Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom can be found priced up to €49 among sellers.
French vinyl editions are available on labels like Music On Vinyl, for scores including Harry Potter and The Fabelmans.
Checking catalogue numbers, release country and label details helps identify original pressings versus later reissues.
Yes, John Williams continues to release soundtracks on vinyl, including recent titles like Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in 2026.
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