Published: November 9, 2026 · Last updated: November 9, 2026 · 3 min read
John Williams composed the 17 tracks for the 1980 film Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. This soundtrack album was released on 2018-05-04.
This page lists track titles only. No lyrics are reproduced.
The Empire Strikes Back Soundtrack at a Glance
| Album | Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |
|---|---|
| Main artist | John Williams |
| Album release date | 2018-05-04 |
| Label | Walt Disney Records |
| Tracks | 17 |
| Listen | Album on Deezer |
Full Track List
| # | Track | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Star Wars (Main Theme) | John Williams | 5:46 |
| 2 | Yoda's Theme | John Williams | 3:27 |
| 3 | The Training of a Jedi Knight | John Williams | 3:07 |
| 4 | The Heroics of Luke and Han | John Williams | 5:49 |
| 5 | The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) | John Williams | 2:59 |
| 6 | Departure of Boba Fett | John Williams | 3:06 |
| 7 | Han Solo and the Princess | John Williams | 3:27 |
| 8 | Hyperspace | John Williams | 4:03 |
| 9 | The Battle in the Snow | John Williams | 3:42 |
| 10 | The Asteroid Field | John Williams | 4:15 |
| 11 | The City in the Clouds | John Williams | 6:28 |
| 12 | Rebels at Bay | John Williams | 5:21 |
| 13 | Yoda and the Force | John Williams | 4:02 |
| 14 | The Duel | John Williams | 4:02 |
| 15 | The Magic Tree | John Williams | 3:33 |
| 16 | Lando's Palace | John Williams | 3:52 |
| 17 | Finale | John Williams | 6:23 |
About The Empire Strikes Back
The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke.
| Release date | 1980-05-20 |
|---|---|
| Genres | Adventure, Action, Science Fiction |
| Directed by | Irvin Kershner |
| Music credited to (TMDB) | John Williams |
| Starring | Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams |
Who Is This Soundtrack For?
- You enjoy the original motion picture soundtrack for The Empire Strikes Back.
- You are interested in the 17 tracks composed by John Williams for this production.
Movies Like The Empire Strikes Back
| Title | TMDB score | About |
|---|---|---|
| Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) | 7.2/10 | Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers. |
| Return of the Jedi (1983) | 7.9/10 | Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a… |
| Star Wars (1977) | 8.2/10 | Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. |
| Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) | 7.5/10 | A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy. |
| Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (2024) | 6.0/10 | The rebels gear up for battle against the ruthless forces of the Motherworld as unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes emerge — and legends are made. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many tracks are on the The Empire Strikes Back soundtrack?
The Deezer listing for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) shows 17 tracks.
Who is the main artist?
John Williams is listed as the main artist on Deezer.
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