Return Of The Jedi (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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Tracklist

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120th Century Fox Fanfare (1954)
recording of:
20th Century Fox Fanfare (in 1980)
composer:
Alfred Newman (in 1933)
Alfred Newman0:23
2Main Title / Approaching the Death Star / Tatooine Rendezvous
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Approaching the Death Star (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
recording of:
Main Title (Star Wars) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer) (ended)
publisher:
Bantha Music, Fox Fanfare Music Inc., Utapau Music and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
part of:
Star Wars Holiday Special (television soundtrack)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace (film soundtrack)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002 film score)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (film soundtrack)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope (film soundtrack)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019 film score)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (film soundtrack)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015 film score)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017 film score)
part of:
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
recording of:
Tatooine Rendezvous (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams2.59:17
3The Droids Are Captured
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
The Droids Are Captured (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams21:17
4Bounty for a Wookiee
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Bounty for a Wookiee (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams1.52:51
5Han Solo Returns
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Han Solo Returns (Star Wars, Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams24:01
6Luke Confronts Jabba / Den of the Rancor / Sarlacc Sentence
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Den of the Rancor (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
recording of:
Luke Confronts Jabba (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
recording of:
Sarlacc Sentence (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams1.58:48
7The Pit of Carkoon / Sail Barge Assault
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Sail Barge Assault (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
recording of:
The Pit of Carkoon (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
John Williams2.256:02
8The Emperor Arrives / The Death of Yoda / Obi-Wan's Revelation
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
The Emperor Arrives / The Death of Yoda / Obi-Wan's Revelation (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams210:57
9Alliance Assembly
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Alliance Assembly (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams22:11
10Shuttle Tydirium Approaches Endor
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Shuttle Tydirium Approaches Endor (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams2.254:07
11Speeder Bike Chase / Land of the Ewoks
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Speeder Bike Chase / Land of the Ewoks (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams2.59:38
12The Levitation / Threepio's Bedtime Story
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
The Levitation (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
recording of:
Threepio’s Bedtime Story (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
John Williams22:44
13Jabba's Baroque Recital
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Jabba's Baroque Recital (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams2.253:04
14Jedi Rocks
arranger:
Jerry Hey
recording of:
Jedi Rocks
composer:
Jerry Hey
John Williams2.52:50
15Sail Barge Assault (alternate)
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Sail Barge Assault (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestrator:
Herbert W. Spencer (composer and orchestrator)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
John Williams5:06
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1Parade of the Ewoks
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Lucas Film Ltd. (in 2018)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Parade of the Ewoks (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
23:29
2Luke and Leia
recording engineer:
Lionel Newman and Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
producer:
John Williams (American score composer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Lucas Film Ltd. (in 2018)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Luke and Leia (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
publisher:
Fox Fanfare Music Inc.
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
24:46
3Brother and Sister / Father and Son / The Fleet Enters Hyperspace / Heroic Ewok
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Brother and Sister (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
recording of:
Father and Son (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
recording of:
Heroic Ewok (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
recording of:
The Fleet Goes Into Hyperspace (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
1.510:40
4Emperor's Throne Room
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Emperor’s Throne Room (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
23:25
5The Battle of Endor I: Into the Trap / Forest Ambush / Scout Walker Scramble / Prime Weapon Fires
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
partial recording of:
The Battle of Endor (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
2.511:51
6The Lightsaber / The Ewok Battle
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
The Ewok Battle (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
recording of:
The Lightsaber (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
24:31
7The Battle of Endor II: Leia Is Wounded—The Duel Begins / Overtaking the Bunker / The Dark Side Beckons / The Emperor's Death
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
partial recording of:
The Battle of Endor (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
2.2510:02
8The Battle of Endor III: Superstructure Chase / Darth Vader's Death / The Main Reactor
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
partial recording of:
The Battle of Endor (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
2.256:03
9Leia's News / Light of the Force
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Leia's News (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
recording of:
Light of the Force (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
2.53:21
10Victory Celebration / End Title
recording engineer:
Jonathan Allen (engineer) and Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10, from 1996-11-26 until 1996-11-27)
recording of:
Victory Celebration (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, 1997 Special Edition)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
2.258:33
11Ewok Feast / Part of the Tribe
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
Ewok Celebration
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
1.54:00
12The Forest Battle (concert suite)
recording engineer:
Eric A. Tomlinson (British recording engineer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
conductor:
John Williams (American score composer) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Lucas Film Ltd. (in 2018)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
recording of:
The Forest Battle (Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) (from 1983-01-17 until 1983-02-10)
composer:
John Williams (American score composer)
part of:
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (film soundtrack)
2.254:04