Must-Own Physical Cast Recording
Must-Own Physical Cast Recording
Must-Own Physical Cast Recording #1
Posted: 5/16/26 at 12:08am
In this age of digital streaming music, I recently purchased a portable cd player from a thrift shop and I’ve thought about collecting physical Broadway cast recordings. What are the essential ones that I should add to my collection. So far I have the revival of parade, Warriors and the last Sunset Blvd., of course while I’m thinking of adding some more recent cast recordings but what are some of the most essential cast recordings to listen to physically on cd.
Must-Own Physical Cast Recording #2
Posted: 5/16/26 at 12:10am
The two-disc OBCs of Sweeney and Phantom. Something about a score needing two discs felt very special.
Must-Own Physical Cast Recording #3
Posted: 5/16/26 at 12:19am
Kad said: "The two-disc OBCs of Sweeney and Phantom. Something about a score needing two discs felt very special."
Those ones might be hard to find but I do agree it’s just something about having two discs for a cast recording that feels on theme
Must-Own Physical Cast Recording #4
Posted: 5/16/26 at 12:45am
I have Sweeney and Phantom. Had them on vinyl also. I would add RENT and the JEKYL & HYDE concept recording to the double CD list.
Must-Own Physical Cast Recording #5
Posted: 5/16/26 at 7:16am
uncageg said: "I have Sweeney and Phantom. Had them on vinyl also. I would add RENT and the JEKYL & HYDE concept recording to the double CD list."
Oh definitely Rent
Must-Own Physical Cast Recording #6
Posted: 5/16/26 at 7:44am
The OBCR of Ragtime. I have it on CD, cassette and vinyl.
Must-Own Physical Cast Recording #7
Posted: 5/16/26 at 7:57am
the entire Stephen Sondheim catalog of Original Cast recordings, with Sunday in the Park With George and Into the Woods at the top of that list
Must-Own Physical Cast Recording #8
Posted: 5/16/26 at 10:05am
Two physical CDs I still have in my possession cause f*ck our tech overlords are essential to me:
1998 Papermill Playhouse recording of Follies
1995 National Theatre recording of A Little Night Music with Judi Dench
I imagine both are hard to come by at this point, but they are my precious(es).
Must-Own Physical Cast Recording #9
Posted: 5/16/26 at 10:12am
Speaking of two-CD recordings: either the OBC or JAY studio recording of The Most Happy Fella, both of which are nearly perfect renderings of the unique and affecting show. (The latter is actually on three discs!)
Must-Own Physical Cast Recording #10
Posted: 5/16/26 at 10:27am
The 2CD deluxe edition of Hair has the complete OBC, the Off-Broadway original, and a series of cut songs.
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