Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds is the debut album by Jeff Wayne, retelling the story of the 1898 novel The War of The Worlds by H. G. Wells.[1] It was released in the UK on 9 June 1978. Jeff Wayne's Musical work uses narration and leitmotifs to carry the story and rhyming melodic lyrics that express the feelings of the various characters. The two-disc album remains a bestseller, having sold 15 million copies worldwide.[2] In 2018, it was named the 32nd best-selling studio album of all time in the UK.[4] It has spawned multiple versions including video games, DVDs, and live tours.