The Anthology - Volume 1 (22 Disc Box Set) [CD] (ONLINE ORDER ONLY)

John Williams – The Anthology: Vol. 1 (1969–1990) [22xCD Box Set]
Curated by Sony Masterworks | Includes a Foreword by Steven Spielberg

Celebrate the genius of one of the most influential composers in cinematic history with John Williams: The Anthology – Vol. 1 (1969–1990). This definitive 22-CD box set is the first installment in a three-volume series that honors the extraordinary career of the legendary composer. Spanning three decades of groundbreaking work, this collection showcases Williams’ iconic film scores from the late '60s through the 1980s.

Featuring timeless classics such as Jaws, Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Superman, and Home Alone, this meticulously curated anthology captures the composer’s transformation of the modern film score and his unmatched ability to bring stories to life through music.

Highlights include:

• Original score recordings from 22 landmark films

• Newly designed mini jackets with vintage cover art

• A heartfelt foreword from Steven Spielberg

• Comprehensive packaging that celebrates Williams’ enduring legacy

Included Works:

• The Reivers, The Cowboys, Earthquake, The Towering Inferno

• Jaws & Jaws 2, Star Wars: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi

• Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Last Crusade

• Superman, Dracula, E.T., Empire of the Sun, Born on the Fourth of July, Home Alone

• And many more including rarities like Monsignor, The Accidental Tourist, The Sugarland Express, 1941, SpaceCamp, The Fury, The Witches of Eastwick, and Always

A must-own for film lovers, collectors, and fans of orchestral music, John Williams: The Anthology – Vol. 1 is more than a retrospective—it’s a monumental tribute to a musical legacy that continues to shape the sound of cinema.

• Availability: Pre-Order
• Format: CD
• Released: 08/22/2025