Choose by format, condition, and how much material you want
Choosing among vinyl records with books comes down to a simple tradeoff: do you want the lowest listed price, a Star Wars story set, or a larger soundtrack presentation? These four movie-themed choices range from USD 11.88 to USD 34.99. The Gremlins set focuses on a 7-inch record and booklet, the two Star Wars options center on The Empire Strikes Back, and Romeo and Juliet is the only box set with four LPs.
Quick take
Pick 1984 Book and Record Gremlins #466 Story and Movie Photos T M & Warner Bros for the lowest listed price and its 24-page booklet. Choose Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Vintage Movie Vinyl Book And Record 45 Lot Of 2 when having a lot of two matters most. Star Wars EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 33 1/3 RPM 24 Page READ BOOK & RECORD Set NEW is the clear fit for shoppers seeking a new, sealed Star Wars book-and-record set, while Romeo and Juliet-1968-Movie Soundtrack-2444-Box Set Book & 4 Record LP is for a larger used soundtrack box set.
Listed price comparison
| Record | Listed price | Price position |
|---|---|---|
| Romeo and Juliet 1968 Box Set Book & 4 Record LP | USD 34.99 | |
| 1984 Book and Record Gremlins #466 | USD 11.88 | |
| Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Vintage Movie Vinyl Book And Record 45 Lot Of 2 | USD 16.99 | |
| Star Wars EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 24 Page READ BOOK & RECORD Set NEW | USD 27.77 |
The USD 23.11 spread between the lowest and highest listed prices reflects notably different formats: a compact Gremlins book-and-record set at one end and a four-record Romeo and Juliet box set at the other.
Decision matrix
- For the smallest listed spend: choose the Gremlins set at USD 11.88. It combines a 7-inch record with a 24-page booklet and movie photos.
- For two Empire Strikes Back pieces: choose the Vintage Movie Vinyl Book And Record 45 Lot Of 2 at USD 16.99. Its paper sleeve and used condition are part of the vintage presentation.
- For new condition: choose the sealed Star Wars 24 Page READ BOOK & RECORD Set at USD 27.77. Its cardboard sleeve is described as having some warping.
- For the broadest soundtrack package: choose the Romeo and Juliet box set at USD 34.99. It includes a book and four LPs, though it is used and sold as-is.
Closer look at each record
Romeo and Juliet-1968-Movie Soundtrack-2444-Box Set Book & 4 Record LP
This is the selection for someone drawn to a substantial soundtrack-oriented set rather than a compact story record. The 1968 Capitol Records release is credited to Various, falls under Soundtracks & Musicals, and its box-set format includes a book plus four LPs. That makes it the natural choice when the appeal is the Romeo and Juliet soundtrack presentation and multiple records in one package. The tradeoff is clear: at USD 34.99, it carries the highest listed price here, and the condition is used with an as-is sale description. Choose it for the four-record box-set format, not for a new-condition purchase.
1984 Book and Record Gremlins #466 Story and Movie Photos T M & Warner Bros
The Gremlins set is the straightforward pick for a compact movie-story record with visual material. It is a 7-inch Warner Bros. record in the Children genre and includes a 24-page booklet, pairing the Gremlins story with movie photos. At USD 11.88, it has the lowest listed price of the four choices, making its format especially appealing for shoppers who want a smaller book-and-record set. Its limitation is the used condition. Select it when the combination of Gremlins, a booklet, and a lower listed price outweighs the appeal of a larger LP box set or a Star Wars title.
Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Vintage Movie Vinyl Book And Record 45 Lot Of 2
Choose this Empire Strikes Back entry when the key draw is receiving a lot of two rather than a single book-and-record set. The record is credited to Jymn Magon, has a paper sleeve, and is identified as a Book and Record item in the Science Fiction genre. Its USD 16.99 listed price places it between the Gremlins set and the sealed Star Wars option. The limitation is its used condition, so it serves a different purpose from the new Star Wars set. This is the better match for a shopper who specifically wants the vintage paper-sleeve presentation and two-piece lot.
Star Wars EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 33 1/3 RPM 24 Page READ BOOK & RECORD Set NEW
This Star Wars choice is centered on condition and presentation: it is identified as new, sealed, and paired with a 24-page read-along book featuring story, music, and photos from the original motion picture. The cardboard-sleeve format distinguishes it from the paper-sleeve Star Wars lot, and the USD 27.77 listed price sits closer to the Romeo and Juliet box set than to the other Star Wars entry. Its concrete drawback is that the cardboard is described as having some warping. Pick this edition when a sealed Empire Strikes Back book-and-record set is more important than getting a lot of two.
Final recommendation by use case
For a lower-priced Gremlins book-and-record experience, choose 1984 Book and Record Gremlins #466. For two vintage Empire Strikes Back pieces, choose Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Vintage Movie Vinyl Book And Record 45 Lot Of 2. For a new sealed Star Wars read-book set, choose Star Wars EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 24 Page READ BOOK & RECORD Set NEW. Choose Romeo and Juliet-1968-Movie Soundtrack-2444-Box Set Book & 4 Record LP when a four-LP soundtrack box set is the priority.
