What is war of the worlds record?

The War of the Worlds record is a concept album by Jeff Wayne, released in 1978. It is based on H.G. Wells' science fiction novel of the same name, which tells the story of a Martian invasion of Earth.

The album features narration by actor Richard Burton, as well as performances by musicians such as Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy, Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues, and David Essex. The music is a blend of rock, orchestral and electronic sounds, and has been described as a precursor to today's cinematic soundtracks.

The album was a commercial success, reaching the top of the UK album charts and staying there for 11 weeks. It has since been re-recorded and re-released several times, and has been adapted into a stage show, a video game, and a radio drama. It remains one of the most iconic and influential concept albums of all time.