ORIGINAL LONDON CAST "LES MISERABLES" VINYL DOUBLE LP 1985 IMPORT

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Originally conceived as a simple recording production, Les Misérables evolved quickly into one of the premiere theater events of the 1980s. Theatrically on par with The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miz is drawn from the Victor Hugo novel of the same name. The story chronicles the life of Jean Valjean, a simple Frenchman who was arrested as a youth for stealing a loaf of bread. After serving five years for that crime, as well as an additional 14 for attempted escape, Valjean is released on parole. Upon changing his name and eluding his parole officer, Valjean becomes the surrogate father of a young girl and a mayor as the French Revolution sets in. As the war rages, he finds that he cannot change the man he is. Les Misérables is typical of theater in the '80s, with extravagant effects and large full-cast numbers. The beautiful score is full of emotion and humor, including such memorable and noteworthy songs as "Look Down," "Do You Hear the People Sing?," "Bring Him Home," "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables," and the ubiquitous "On My Own." The original London cast recording is considered by many to be superior to various other releases of Les Miz, including the Broadway cast. Colm Wilkinson andFrances Ruffelle originate here the roles they played in the Broadway cast, joined by Patti LuPone andMichael Ball. An important addition to a collection for those who want a nearly complete version but who don't need the full symphonic version.

CONDITION: Used. Jacket and Vinyl.Near Mint Condition. 
TRACK LISTING:
SIDE ONE
1. At The End Of The Day-- Company
2. I Dreamed A Dream-- Patti LuPone
3. Lovely Ladies-- Company
4. Who Am I?-- Colm Wilkinson
5. Come To Me-- Patti LuPone, Colm Wilkinson
6. Confrontation-- Colm Wilkinson, Roger Allam
SIDE TWO
7. Master Of The House-- Alun Armstrong, Zoe Hart, Company
8. Stars-- Roger Allam
9. Red And Black-- David Burt, Michael Ball, Company
10. Do You Hear The People Sing?-- David Burt, Company
SIDE THREE
11. I Saw Him Once/ In My Life/ A Heart Full Of Love-- Rebecca Caine, Michael Ball, Frances Ruffele
12. One Day More-- Company
13. On My Own-- Frances Ruffele
14. A Little Fall Of Rain-- Frances Ruffele, Michael Ball
15. Drink With Me-- Clive Carter, Michael Ball, Company
SIDE FOUR
16. Bring Him Home-- Colm Wilkinson
17. Javert's Suicide: Soliloquy-- Roger Allam
18. Empty Chairs At Empty Tables-- Michael Ball
19. Finale-- Company
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