: Unlike the original single-disc soundtracks, these collections provide the full score as it appears in the Extended Editions of the films.
Thus, is the de facto standard for a curated “best of the complete recordings” collection circulating online. : Unlike the original single-disc soundtracks
The is a comprehensive, scene-by-scene audio experience of the film trilogy's score. Unlike the original soundtrack (OST) releases, which act more like a "greatest hits" compilation, these recordings encompass the full Oscar-winning scores as heard in the extended versions of the films. Audio Fidelity & Formats : Unlike the original single-disc soundtracks