in 1968 Bernard Herrmann signed a contract with Decca's subsidiary London Records to record some of his film scores as part of the stereo series "Phase 4". This series produced The Mysterious Film World of Bernard Herrmann in 1975, a compilation of film scores for The Three Worlds of Gulliver, Mysterious Island and Jason and the Argonauts. The recording from London's Kingsway Hall with the National Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the audiophile gems of the time. The sound unfolds pure splendor and the rich recording lends dignity and intensity to the composition. Herrmann slightly reduced the tempo for the recordings, allowing the musicians to play out every detail and nuance, bringing the depth and complexity of the works to the ear.

The remastering of the original analog tapes was handled by Bernie Grundman, and the pressing of the 45-count, 180-gram double LP was handled by RTI. The limited edition of 2,500 copies appears in a gatefold cover.