Artist: Jeff Wayne
Genre: Progressive Rock/Musical
Jeff Wayne is an American-born, British-based composer and musician best known for his 1978 rock opera 'Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds.' The album, featuring narration by Richard Burton and performances by Justin Hayward, David Essex, and others, became one of the best-selling albums in UK chart history. Its combination of progressive rock, orchestral arrangements, and H.G. Wells' science fiction narrative created a unique listening experience. Wayne's production created genuinely dramatic music that brought the story to life. The album's popularity led to spectacular arena tours featuring holographic performances. 'The War of the Worlds' remains Wayne's defining achievement and one of progressive rock's most successful concept albums.
Jeff Wayne vinyl records (13)
JEFF WAYNE The War Of the Worlds (Rare UK Special Limited Edition box set containing double vinyl LP set in a gatefold picture sleeve The Eve Of The War/Horsell Common And The Heat Ray 12 vinyl single 16-page booklet paperback novel and giant colour poster. Housed in a 12½ x 12½ textured black box with silver embossed titles and three original stickers; (hype/promo/contents)
£278.00 new
JEFF WAYNE The War Of The Worlds (1978 UK second issue 12-track double LP featuring Justin Hayward Julie Covington Phil Lynott David Essex & Richard Burton Forever Autumn & The Eye Of The War hype stickered gatefold picture sleeve complete with gold promotional stamp on the reverse plus 16-page illustrated booklet
£39.00 used
JEFF WAYNE Jeff Waynes Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds (Limited Edition 2024 UK/EU HMV Exclusive issue of the classic 1978 14-track double LP pressed on 180gram Martian Green & Red Weed Vinyl starring Justin Hayward Julie Covington Phil Lynott David Essex & Richard Burton. Comes housed in the hype stickered gatefold picture sleeve with a 16-page illustrated booklet
£84.00 used