Choosing between these vinyl records comes down to whether you want one Star Wars-centered soundtrack album with a picture book or a three-record movie-story assortment. The two choices also differ in sleeve style, genre focus, and condition details, with listed prices $35.59 apart.
Quick verdict
Pick 1977 "The Story of Star Wars" Original Soundtrack Vinyl Album LP w/Picture Book when the appeal is a single 1970s soundtrack record paired with its picture book. Its cardboard sleeve and detailed description of the cover, book, sleeve, and album make it the more defined choice for a Star Wars-focused shelf.
Choose Vtg 3 Lot Movie Hits SEE, HEAR, READ Story Book Vinyl E.T. Star Wars, Wiz Of Oz when you would rather have three movie-themed, spoken-word and children's-music records spanning E.T., Star Wars, and The Wizard of Oz. The $14.40 listed price makes the multi-record format the lower-priced route, but the E.T. book cover has a stated condition issue.
At-a-glance comparison
| Detail | The Story of Star Wars LP | Movie Hits SEE, HEAR, READ 3-Lot |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 49.99 | USD 14.40 |
| Main focus | Soundtrack | Children's Music, Spoken Word |
| Included presentation | Picture Book | Three movie-story records |
| Sleeve type | Cardboard Sleeve | Paper Sleeve |
| Era and origin | 1970s, United States | 1970s, United States |
| Condition detail | Album described as excellent; cover has edge, corner, and minor discoloration wear | E.T. book cover is in bad shape and was taped; pages are present |
Where each record wins
The Story of Star Wars is the clearer pick for a focused soundtrack format
The Story of Star Wars centers the decision on one named 1977 album rather than a mixed-movie lot. Its picture book is specifically included, and the description distinguishes the condition of the cover, picture book, inner sleeve, and record itself. That detail matters for shoppers who care about the complete presentation around a soundtrack LP. Both choices are used records from the 1970s with original covers, so the key advantage here is the dedicated Star Wars soundtrack-and-book combination rather than the shared vintage framing.
Movie Hits 3-Lot suits a broader movie-story rotation
The Movie Hits lot brings together E.T., Star Wars, and The Wizard of Oz under the SEE, HEAR, READ story-book concept. Its Children's Music and Spoken Word genres point toward story-led listening rather than a conventional soundtrack-only choice. This is the better match for someone who wants variety across three familiar film worlds and prefers the paper-sleeve, 7-inch record format described. The tradeoff is the explicitly worn E.T. book cover, including the previously taped rear cover.
Product notes
1977 "The Story of Star Wars" Original Soundtrack Vinyl Album LP w/Picture Book
Choose this album for a more concentrated Star Wars purchase: it combines a soundtrack record, cardboard sleeve, and picture book in one 1970s package. The description gives useful separation between the components, with the picture book characterized as in very good condition without tears and the album characterized as excellent, with no scratches or skipping. That makes the included book part of the appeal rather than merely an extra named in the title. A limitation is that the cover has edge and corner wear plus minor discoloration spots. Also, the white paper inner sleeve is new rather than original, which may matter to shoppers seeking an all-original sleeve presentation.
Vtg 3 Lot Movie Hits SEE, HEAR, READ Story Book Vinyl E.T. Star Wars, Wiz Of Oz
The reason to choose this lot is its three-title scope: E.T., Star Wars, and The Wizard of Oz create a wider movie-story selection than a single LP. The SEE, HEAR, READ framing, English language, and spoken-word and children's-music genres make it especially suited to listeners drawn to narrated or story-oriented records. Its $14.40 listed price also places it well below the standalone Star Wars soundtrack album. The main limitation is clearly tied to the E.T. book: its cover is described as being in bad shape, although all pages are present, and the rear cover had been taped on at one point. The lot comes in paper sleeves rather than a cardboard sleeve.
Final choice by use case
Choose The Story of Star Wars for a 1977 Star Wars soundtrack LP, a picture book, and more component-specific condition detail. Choose the Movie Hits SEE, HEAR, READ 3-Lot for a lower-priced set that reaches across three movie properties and emphasizes story-based listening. If the E.T. book-cover condition is a concern, the single Star Wars album is the more straightforward choice; if variety is the priority, the three-record lot fits better.
