Choosing movie-story vinyl records comes down to format and scope: a single 7-inch 45 RPM record suits a compact Star Wars-focused pick, while larger packages add an LP, multiple records, or a book. The four choices here span $10.76 to $74.99, with options centered on Star Wars, The Hobbit, and a mixed E.T., Star Wars, and Wizard of Oz lot.
Quick take
- Pick THE HOBBIT Original Soundtrack 2 Vinyl Records Set LP & Book Rankin Bass SP ED when the appeal is a Special Edition package with two records and a book.
- Choose 1977 "The Story of Star Wars" Original Soundtrack Vinyl Album LP w/Picture Book for a Star Wars LP paired with a picture book.
- Go for Vtg 3 Lot Movie Hits SEE, HEAR, READ Story Book Vinyl E.T. Star Wars, Wiz Of Oz when variety across three movie titles matters more than concentrating on one film.
- Select STAR WARS Movie Story Book (1979) - 7\" Vinyl Record 45RPM - VG for the smallest-format Star Wars entry in the group.
Listed-price comparison
| Record | Listed price | Position in range |
|---|---|---|
| STAR WARS Movie Story Book (1979) - 7\" Vinyl Record 45RPM - VG | USD 10.76 | |
| Vtg 3 Lot Movie Hits SEE, HEAR, READ Story Book Vinyl E.T. Star Wars, Wiz Of Oz | USD 14.40 | |
| 1977 "The Story of Star Wars" Original Soundtrack Vinyl Album LP w/Picture Book | USD 49.99 | |
| THE HOBBIT Original Soundtrack 2 Vinyl Records Set LP & Book Rankin Bass SP ED | USD 74.99 |
The range is wide enough that the package contents should drive the decision. The two lower-priced choices are both 7-inch-oriented story records, whereas the Star Wars LP and Hobbit set are larger record packages with book components.
Decision matrix
- Want one Star Wars LP and a picture book: the 1977 *The Story of Star Wars* album combines a record, original cover, and picture book in a cardboard sleeve.
- Want the largest Hobbit package: the Rankin/Bass Special Edition is the only choice explicitly described as two vinyl records plus a book.
- Want several film worlds in one purchase: the three-record lot brings together E.T., Star Wars, and The Wizard of Oz, with spoken-word and children's-music categorization.
- Want a compact Star Wars format: the 1979 Movie Story Book is explicitly a black 7-inch 45 RPM record in a paper sleeve.
Product notes
1977 "The Story of Star Wars" Original Soundtrack Vinyl Album LP w/Picture Book
At USD 49.99, this is the focused choice for someone who wants a 1970s Star Wars soundtrack LP with a picture book rather than a mixed-title lot. Its cardboard sleeve, black record, original cover, and high-fidelity attribute reinforce the album-style presentation. The package also keeps the Star Wars theme concentrated in one title, which may suit a dedicated soundtrack shelf. The tradeoff is condition-related: the cover has edge and corner wear with minor discoloration, and the inner sleeve is a new white paper replacement rather than the original sleeve.
THE HOBBIT Original Soundtrack 2 Vinyl Records Set LP & Book Rankin Bass SP ED
The USD 74.99 Hobbit set is the pick for a shopper drawn to the combination of Rankin/Bass, two 12-inch 33 RPM records, and a book. It is identified as a 1977 Special Edition with the original cover, making it the most expansive single-film package here. Its soundtrack and musical-score focus also makes sense for listeners seeking The Hobbit material rather than a spoken-word story record. The main limitation is the higher listed price within this group, and it remains a used set rather than a new release.
Vtg 3 Lot Movie Hits SEE, HEAR, READ Story Book Vinyl E.T. Star Wars, Wiz Of Oz
For USD 14.40, this three-record lot works well when E.T., Star Wars, and The Wizard of Oz are all part of the appeal. The 7-inch records use the SEE, HEAR, READ concept and are categorized as children's music and spoken word, so the emphasis is movie storytelling rather than a conventional soundtrack LP. A paper sleeve and original-cover feature fit its vintage story-record character. One clear caveat is the E.T. book cover: all pages are present, but the rear cover had been taped on and is described as being in bad shape.
STAR WARS Movie Story Book (1979) - 7\" Vinyl Record 45RPM - VG
At USD 10.76, the 1979 Star Wars Movie Story Book is the simplest entry point for a Star Wars-themed record in this comparison. Its black 7-inch 45 RPM format and paper sleeve make it a compact alternative to the LP-and-book packages. The title also identifies it as a Movie Story Book, aligning it with the narrative-oriented side of movie vinyl. Choose it when one small-format Star Wars record is the goal. Its limitation is equally direct: shoppers seeking an LP format or a multi-record collection should look to one of the larger packages instead.
Final recommendation by use case
Choose the 1977 "The Story of Star Wars" Original Soundtrack Vinyl Album LP w/Picture Book for an album-format Star Wars package with a picture book. Choose THE HOBBIT Original Soundtrack 2 Vinyl Records Set LP & Book Rankin Bass SP ED for two records and a book devoted to The Hobbit. The Vtg 3 Lot Movie Hits set fits a broader movie-story assortment, while the STAR WARS Movie Story Book (1979) is the concise choice for a single 7-inch Star Wars 45 RPM record.
