{"title":"Jeff Wayne Vinyl Records","description":"\u003cp\u003eJeff Wayne is a British composer, musical director, and record producer best known for his musical version of H.G. Wells' science fiction novel The War of the Worlds. Released in 1978, the album has sold over 15 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. Wayne's most popular songs from the album include \"The Eve of the War\", \"Forever Autumn\" and \"Brave New World\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWayne has also released two studio albums, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds: The New Generation in 2012 and Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds: The Final Arena in 2017. He has composed music for several films, including Total Recall and The Phantom of the Opera, and his original score for the stage production of War of the Worlds: The Immersive Experience won him an Olivier Award for Best Theatre Score in 2020.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting fact about Jeff Wayne is that he was inspired to create The War of the Worlds album by the music of The Beatles and David Bowie. He has stated that he was particularly influenced by their approach to combining different genres, creating a unique sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jeff-wayne-jeff-waynes-musical-version-of-the-war-of-the-worlds-41202","title":"Jeff Wayne – Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds (2xLP)","description":"\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelease details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Description tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds is the debut album by Jeff Wayne, retelling the story of The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. It was released in the UK on 9 June 1978. A concept album and a rock opera, its main format is progressive rock and string orchestra, using narration and leitmotifs to carry the story and rhyming melodic lyrics that express the feelings of the various characters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two-disc album remains a bestseller, having sold 15 million copies worldwide. In 2018, it was named the 32nd best-selling studio album of all time in the UK. It has spawned multiple versions including video games, DVDs, and live tours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Release tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e Jeff Wayne\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003e Sony Music\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n          \n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits: \u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca 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\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+The+Eve+Of+The+War\"\u003eThe Eve Of The War\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+Horsell+Common+And+The+Heat+Ray\"\u003eHorsell Common And The Heat Ray\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+The+Artilleryman+And+The+Fighting+Machine\"\u003eThe Artilleryman And The Fighting Machine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+Forever+Autumn\"\u003eForever Autumn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+Thunderchild\"\u003eThunderchild\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Earth Under The Martians\u003cbr\u003eC1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+The+Red+Weed+(Part+1)\"\u003eThe Red Weed (Part 1)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+The+Spirit+Of+Man\"\u003eThe Spirit Of Man\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+The+Red+Weed+(Part+2)\"\u003eThe Red Weed (Part 2)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC4 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+The+Artilleryman+Returns\"\u003eThe Artilleryman Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+Brave+New+World\"\u003eBrave New World\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+Dead+London+(Part+1)\"\u003eDead London (Part 1)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+Dead+London+(Part+2)\"\u003eDead London (Part 2)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD4 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+Epilogue+(Part+1)\"\u003eEpilogue (Part 1)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD5 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+Epilogue+(Part+2)+(NASA)\"\u003eEpilogue (Part 2) (Nasa)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Sony Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32205879574593,"sku":"3119544","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1474\/5258\/files\/jeff-waynes-musical-version-of-the-war-of-the-worlds-55ba00825ab68.jpg?v=1783922520"},{"product_id":"jeff-wayne-jeff-waynes-musical-version-of-the-war-of-the-worlds-369003","title":"Jeff Wayne – Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds (VG\/VG+) – 2xLP, US 1981","description":"\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Second Hand\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia: \u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good (VG)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover: \u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelease details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Description tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds is an LP by Jeff Wayne from 1981 released on the Columbia label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003ch2 class=\"product-about-heading\"\u003eAbout this album\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJeff Wayne’s Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds is a grand sci-fi concept album that turned H.G. Wells’ novel into one of the era’s most ambitious crossover projects. Released in 1978, it blends symphonic rock, prog and electronic textures with spoken narration, dramatic arrangements and a cast-led storytelling approach that gave the record its widescreen appeal. Built around standout moments such as The Eve Of The War and Forever Autumn, it became a major British hit and helped define how rock could be used for narrative spectacle as much as songs. Its scale and imagination have kept it a cult favourite and enduring classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \u003c!-- Genres --\u003e\n    \n      \u003cp\u003eGenre: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pop-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003ePop \u0026amp; Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \n    \u003ch2\u003eReview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllMusic rating: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"Stars rating-8\" aria-label=\"Rating of this product is 4.0 out of 5.\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eAllMusic users: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"Stars rating-9\" aria-label=\"Rating of this product is 4.5 out of 5.\"\u003e\n          (340 votes)\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allmusic.com\/album\/mw0000192374\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead the AllMusic.com review\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n  \n\n  \u003c!-- Release tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e Jeff Wayne\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/columbia-records-record-label\"\u003eColumbia\u003c\/a\u003e – H2C 45290\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n          \n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003e LP, Album, Remastered\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits: \u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vinyl-records-store-australia\/country_us\"\u003eUS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReleased: \u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\/year_1981\"\u003e1981\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pop-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003ePop \u0026amp; Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spoken-word\"\u003eSpoken Word\u003c\/a\u003e, \n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/symphonic-rock\"\u003eSymphonic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\n          \n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Tracklist tab content --\u003e\n  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Coming Of The Martians\u003cbr\u003eA1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+The+Eve+Of+The+War\"\u003eThe Eve Of The War\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+Horsell+Common+And+The+Heat+Ray\"\u003eHorsell Common And The Heat Ray\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Coming Of The Martians\u003cbr\u003eB1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+The+Artilleryman+And+The+Fighting+Machine\"\u003eThe Artilleryman And The Fighting Machine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+Forever+Autumn\"\u003eForever Autumn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+Thunder+Child\"\u003eThunder Child\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Earth Under The Martians\u003cbr\u003eC1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+The+Red+Weed+(Part+1)\"\u003eThe Red Weed (Part 1)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+The+Spirit+Of+Man\"\u003eThe Spirit Of Man\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+The+Red+Weed+(Part+2)\"\u003eThe Red Weed (Part 2)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Earth Under The Martians\u003cbr\u003eD1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+Brave+New+World\"\u003eBrave New World\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+Dead+London\"\u003eDead London\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Jeff+Wayne+Epilogue\"\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Columbia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44036228415553,"sku":"4816352","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1474\/5258\/files\/My05ODkwLmpwZWc.jpg?v=1781292888"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.dutchvinyl.com.au\/collections\/jeff-wayne-vinyl-records.oembed","provider":"Dutch Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}