“Star Wars: A New Hope” (Star Wars), Original Japanese Soundtrack Poster 1982, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) K180

This is an original Japanese B2 promotional poster printed in 1982 to advertise the Star Wars original motion picture soundtrack in Japan. This is not a standard theatrical release poster—it is a music / soundtrack promotion poster, using the film’s iconic key art to market the soundtrack (as indicated by the soundtrack line printed in the credits block). A scarce and highly desirable piece of early-1980s Japanese Star Wars ephemera.

Film background
Originally released in 1977, Star Wars (later Episode IV: A New Hope) transformed cinema with its mythic storytelling, revolutionary effects work, and the instantly recognisable musical identity created by John Williams. The soundtrack became as culturally influential as the film itself—its main theme, Leia’s theme, and battle cues defining the sound of the modern blockbuster.

Poster design
This poster features the legendary, painterly “one-sheet” style key art: Luke raising his lightsaber in triumph, Leia posed below, with the shadowed helmet of Darth Vader looming over a starfield filled with X-wings and the Death Star. The clean white border and minimalist credit block at the bottom give it a refined, gallery-like presence, while the bold STAR WARS logotype anchors the design with huge visual weight. A timeless image—arguably the most iconic Star Wars poster composition ever created.

Condition
Very Good. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.

It is over 43 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.