Choosing movie read-along vinyl records is not simply a question of picking a favorite film. One choice centers on a new-condition Empire Strikes Back package, another offers a used Empire Strikes Back lot, while the remaining options broaden the shelf with Gremlins, E.T., and The Wizard of Oz. The practical decision is whether a focused Star Wars story, a larger grouping, or a cross-movie assortment fits your collection better.
Quick take
- For an Empire Strikes Back focus: P1 and P2 stay with that film, but P1 is listed in new condition while P2 is used.
- For several read-along stories: P3 combines Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back, and Gremlins material in one grouping.
- For movie-story variety beyond Star Wars: P4 brings together E.T., Star Wars, and The Wizard of Oz.
- For listed-price range: the four choices run from USD 14.40 to USD 27.77, with the biggest differentiators being condition, story selection, and cover presentation.
Listed price comparison
| Record | Listed price | Price bar | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Wars EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 24 Page Read Book & Record | USD 27.77 | Empire Strikes Back read-along set | |
| Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Vintage Movie Vinyl Book And Record Lot | USD 16.99 | Empire Strikes Back book-and-record lot | |
| Vintage Read Along Book & Record: Star Wars Gremlins | USD 24.99 | Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back, and Gremlins grouping | |
| Vtg Movie Hits See, Hear, Read Story Book Vinyl | USD 14.40 | E.T., Star Wars, and Wizard of Oz stories |
The listed-price spread is USD 13.37. Treat that difference as a prompt to choose the story mix and condition details you want, rather than assuming that the higher-priced choice is automatically the better match.
Decision matrix
Choose the single Empire Strikes Back package: Star Wars EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 33 1/3 RPM 24 Page READ BOOK & RECORD Set NEW.
Choose an Empire Strikes Back book-and-record lot: Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Vintage Movie Vinyl Book And Record 45 Lot Of 2.
Choose a broader franchise read-along grouping: Vintage 33-1/3 RPM 24 Page Read Along Book & Record: Star Wars Gremlins.
Choose an assortment that crosses movie franchises: Vtg 3 Lot Movie Hits SEE, HEAR, READ Story Book Vinyl E.T. Star Wars, Wiz Of Oz.
Product notes
Star Wars EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 33 1/3 RPM 24 Page READ BOOK & RECORD Set NEW
At USD 27.77, this is the choice for an Empire Strikes Back read-along in listed new condition. Original shrink wrap, a 24-page read-along book, and story, music, and photos from the original motion picture make it a focused package rather than a mixed-film lot. Its cardboard sleeve and black record keep the presentation aligned with a classic movie record format. The important limitation is stated plainly: the cardboard has some warping. Pick this edition when the sealed, new-condition presentation and dedicated Empire Strikes Back content matter more than perfectly flat cardboard.
Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Vintage Movie Vinyl Book And Record 45 Lot Of 2
Priced at USD 16.99, this used Empire Strikes Back choice is compelling for someone who wants a lot of two book-and-record pieces rather than one sealed package. The record is associated with Jymn Magon and the Star Wars theme, and the 1979 release detail adds a specific vintage context to the film tie-in. A paper sleeve, used condition, and Very Good inlay condition are the tradeoffs to accept here. This lot is a sensible match when the appeal is a focused Empire Strikes Back pairing with vintage character, not a new-condition cardboard-sleeve presentation.
Vintage 33-1/3 RPM 24 Page Read Along Book & Record: Star Wars Gremlins
The USD 24.99 Star Wars Gremlins grouping is for shoppers who want several stories in a single purchase: two Star Wars books with records, one Empire Strikes Back selection, and one Gremlins story. That combination gives the collection a broader movie-read-along angle than an Empire-only pick. It is listed as used, with cardboard sleeves and black records. Its main limitation is that the records were not tested. Choose this grouping for the mix of Star Wars and Gremlins material, provided that untested records fit the condition tolerance you have for a vintage collection.
Vtg 3 Lot Movie Hits SEE, HEAR, READ Story Book Vinyl E.T. Star Wars, Wiz Of Oz
At USD 14.40, this lot has the lowest listed price and offers the widest spread of named movie stories: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Star Wars, and The Wizard of Oz. The English-language See, Hear, Read format, spoken-word and children's-music genres, and original covers make it a distinctly family-oriented movie-story option. The limitation is the E.T. book cover, described as being in bad shape with the rear cover taped on at one point, although all pages are present. Select this used paper-sleeve lot when cross-film nostalgia outweighs the compromised E.T. cover.
Final recommendations by use case
For a dedicated Empire Strikes Back presentation with story, music, and movie photos, choose the Star Wars EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 33 1/3 RPM 24 Page READ BOOK & RECORD Set NEW, while keeping its warped cardboard in mind. Choose the Vintage Movie Vinyl Book And Record Lot Of 2 for an Empire Strikes Back pairing tied to Jymn Magon. The Star Wars Gremlins grouping fits a shelf that benefits from several connected read-along stories, with the untested-record detail as the key consideration. Pick the Vtg Movie Hits lot for E.T., Star Wars, and Wizard of Oz variety if the taped E.T. rear cover is acceptable.
