Choosing between these vinyl records comes down to the kind of soundtrack package you want on the shelf: a two-record Hobbit set with a book, or a Star Wars LP paired with a picture book. Both are used U.S. records from the 1970s in cardboard sleeves, but their contents and focus lead to different choices.
Quick verdict
Pick THE HOBBIT Original Soundtrack 2 Vinyl Records Set LP & Book Rankin Bass SP ED when the Rankin/Bass soundtrack, Special Edition designation, and broader two-record presentation matter most. Pick 1977 The Story of Star Wars Original Soundtrack Vinyl Album LP w/Picture Book when you want the Star Wars story-album format, a picture-book companion, and the lower listed price. The decision is less about shared vintage format and more about which film soundtrack you want represented.
At a glance
| Focus | The Hobbit Soundtrack Box Set | The Story of Star Wars LP |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 74.99 | USD 49.99 |
| Included material | Two 12-inch records and a book | LP and picture book |
| Presentation | Special Edition; Original Cover | Original Cover; High-Fidelity |
| Shared basics | Record format; cardboard sleeve; used; U.S.; 1970s | Record format; cardboard sleeve; used; U.S.; 1970s |
Where each record fits best
- The Hobbit set wins for a more expansive package. Its two-record format and accompanying book make it the natural pick for someone who wants the Rankin/Bass soundtrack presented as a larger collection rather than simply a single LP.
- The Story of Star Wars wins for the lower listed-price route to a 1977 Star Wars soundtrack record. The picture book gives the album a distinct companion piece, while the title keeps the focus on the story-oriented Star Wars release.
Product notes
The Hobbit Original Soundtrack Box Set
The Hobbit collection makes sense for a listener drawn specifically to the Rankin/Bass score and the Special Edition designation. Released in 1977 by Buena Vista, it presents the soundtrack on 12-inch records that play at 33 RPM. The original cover is part of the package, keeping the focus on the film soundtrack presentation. Its main limitation is its used condition, which is integral to this particular set. Choose it when the Rankin/Bass score, Special Edition framing, and original cover are the deciding appeal for a soundtrack collection centered on The Hobbit.
The Story of Star Wars Original Soundtrack LP
At USD 49.99, The Story of Star Wars LP is the lower-listed-price choice. Its key draw is the 1977 Star Wars original soundtrack presentation, with a High-Fidelity attribute and black record color. It is described as lightly played, with no scratches or skipping noted; however, the white paper inner sleeve is new rather than original. That replacement inner sleeve is the clearest limitation for a shopper who places particular importance on original included packaging. Choose this LP when the Star Wars soundtrack focus and its listed price are the strongest reasons to buy.
Final choice by use case
Let soundtrack preference make the final call. Choose The Hobbit Original Soundtrack Box Set for the Rankin/Bass score and its Special Edition presentation. Choose The Story of Star Wars Original Soundtrack LP when Star Wars is the record you most want to play and display. Since both share a used 1970s U.S. record format in cardboard sleeves, the included material and soundtrack subject are the more useful tie-breakers.
