Jeff wayne s double album was originally released by cbs records in 1978.
War of the worlds 40th anniversary vinyl.
Wayne s classic 1978 album will arrive on january 26 via sony music to mark its 40th anniversary and is now available for pre order.
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.
The war of the world s 40th anniversary tour.
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.
So here we are at the start of 2018 a year when the war of the worlds will be popping up here and there.
The masterpiece remains a firm favourite to millions around the world having sold over 15 5 million records and spending 260 consecutive weeks in the uk album charts on initial release.
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.
It achieved two international hit singles forever autumn and the eve of the war and has been top 10 in 22 countries 1 in 11 of them.
I believe the concert was played at the new wembly football stadium in london england regardless of where it was played it is incredible.
The show will again feature a stellar cast with jeff wayne returning to the.
To start the year off sony music are proudly reissuing the original 1978 double 12 vinyl album.
From the press release.
Jeff waynes musical version of the war of the worlds 40th aniversary vinyl album review.
Jeff wayne s dvd musical version of war of the worlds is a masterpiece and will probably pass into history along with all the other great composers.
Limited 40th anniversary 2lp vinyl edition.
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.
In a new year message on facebook wayne says.