
The scores of the following two films would rely heavily upon tracking from this score, a decision that Williams and George Lucas had decided upon early into the film's production. Several source cues were also composed by Williams' son, Joseph. Kenneth Wannberg returned as music editor, having fulfilled this task on the previous three Star Wars scores. Williams produced the recording sessions himself with Shawn Murphy recording and mixing the score. Recorded in Abbey Road Studios over a week, starting on Februperformed by the London Voices and London Symphony Orchestra, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace was the first Star Wars score Williams had composed in over 16 years. Both sets also contain alternate takes of cues, while neither present some of the alternate takes only heard in the film. The Album and Ultimate Edition each contain music not featured on the other release. Currently, no complete release has been made. None of the releases contain the entire score.

A remastered version of the soundtrack was released by Walt Disney Records on May 4, 2018.This version contains the "Duel of the Fates (Dialogue Version)" bonus track originally included on the Ultimate Edition. A special re-issue of the original album to celebrate the film's 3D re-release on February 6, 2012.Although not exactly what is heard in the film, this set was meant to be listened to as one would hear the score in the film, but is not the complete score (although it is falsely stated on the back of the set as being 'every note recorded.') This set presents the score predominately as heard in the film (with most of the edits, loops, tracked music, and post-production changes in place). The Two-Disc Ultimate Edition released by popular demand (November 14, 2000).


