Superman: Main Theme (Superman)

~ Recording by London Symphony Orchestra, John Williams

Annotation

Recorded on July 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, September 9, 10, 11, October 6 (Irvine Arditti, concertmaster), 15, 24, 31 (Richard Studt, concertmaster), and November 4, 1978 at the Anvil Studios in Denham, Bucks, England.

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleCountry/Date
Official
1.1Theme From Superman (main Title)4:24John WilliamsSuperman the Movie
1.1Theme From Superman (Main Title)4:24John WilliamsSuperman the Movie
1.1Theme From Superman (Main Title)4:24John WilliamsSuperman: The Movie
1.1Theme From Superman (Main Title)4:30John WilliamsSuperman: The Movie
  • 1989-03-14 US
1.1Theme From Superman (Main Title)4:24John WilliamsSuperman: The Movie
  • 1990-09-25 JP
1.20Superman: Main Theme4:26John WilliamsFilmworks
1.3Superman: Main Title4:28John WilliamsGreatest Hits 1969–1999
  • 1999-11-02 US
1.3Superman: Main Title4:28John WilliamsGreatest Hits 1969–1999
1.3Superman: Main Title4:28John WilliamsGreatest Hits 1969–1999
2.18Theme From Superman (concert version)4:24John WilliamsSuperman: The Movie (no cat # “8122-75874-2”; slip-sleeve and case “Printed in the U.S.A.”)
2.18Theme From Superman (concert version)4:23John WilliamsSuperman: The Movie (no booklet)
2.18Theme From Superman (concert version)4:23John WilliamsSuperman: The Movie (32 page booklet, US slipcase)
2.18Theme From Superman (concert version)4:23John WilliamsSuperman: The Movie (32 page booklet)
1.1Theme From Superman4:29John WilliamsSuperman: The Music (1978-1988)
  • 2008-02-22 US
1.2Theme From Superman (album version)4:24John WilliamsThe Music of DC Comics: 75th Anniversary Collection
  • 2010-09-28 US
1.2Theme From Superman (album version)4:24John WilliamsThe Music of DC Comics: 75th Anniversary Collection
  • 2010-09-28 US
1.2Theme From Superman (Album Version)4:24John WilliamsThe Music Of DC Comics: 75th Anniversary Collection
  • 2010-09-28 US
1.3Superman: Main Title4:28John WilliamsGreatest Hits 1969–1999 (Blu-spec CD2)
  • 2012-12-05 JP
3.1Theme From Superman (Main Title)4:29John WilliamsSuperman: The Movie (40th Anniversary Remastered Edition)
  • 2019-02-15 US
9.1Theme From Superman (Main Title)4:29John WilliamsJohn Williams: The Anthology – Vol. 1 1969-1990
  • 2025-07-18 -
Bootleg
1.18Superman Theme4:24John WilliamsYTMND Soundtrack, Volume 7
  • 2005-12-24 XW
1.18Superman Theme4:24John WilliamsYTMND Soundtrack, Volume 7 (Remastered)
  • 2006-10-29 XW
1.10Superman the Movie4:23John WilliamsEntrance Plaza 2001 Edition
  • 2019 -

Relationships

recording engineer:Eric Tomlinson (in 1978-07)
producer:Michael Matessino
Nick Redman
orchestra:London Symphony Orchestra (in 1978-07)
conductor:John Williams (in 1978-07)
recorded at:Anvil Studios in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (in 1978-07)
sampled by:Man of Steal by Vinyl Syndicate
recording of:Main Theme (in 1978-07)

Related works

Main Theme (Superman: The Movie)

composer:John Williams
part of:Superman: The Movie
arrangements:The Final Battle