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| The Phantom of the Opera (Original 1986 London Cast) | 
 enlarge | Artist: Charles Hart
Creators: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Michael Reed, David Firth, John Savident, Michael Crawford, Rosemary Ashe, Sarah Brightman, Steve Barton
Label: Decca Broadway
Category: Music
List Price: $37.98
Buy New: $19.30
You Save: $18.68 (49%)
Buy New/Used/Collectible from $12.75
Avg. Customer Rating:  (410 reviews)
Sales Rank: 725
Format: Cast Recording, Original Recording Remastered, Box Set
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.6
MPN: 543928
UPC: 731454392822
EAN: 0731454392822
ASIN: B00004YTY2
Release Date: February 6, 2001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Prologue | | • | Overture | | • | Act One, Scene I: Think Of Me | | • | Act One, Scene 2: Angel Of Music | | • | Act One, Scene 3: Little Lotte.../The Mirror (Angel Of Music) | | • | Act One, Scene 4: The Phantom Of The Opera | | • | Act One, Scene 5: The Music Of The Night | | • | Act One, Scene 6: I Remember.../Stranger Than You Dreamt It... | | • | Act One, Scene 7: Magical Lasso... | | • | Act One, Scene 8: Notes.../Prima Donna | | • | Act One, Scene 9: Poor Fool, He Makes Me Laugh | | • | Act One, Scene 10: Why Have You Brought Me Here.../Raoul, I've Been There | | • | Act One, Scene 10: All I Ask Of You | | • | Act One, Scene 10: All I Ask Of You (Reprise) |
Disc 2
| • | Entr'acte | | • | Act Two, Scene 1: Masquerade/Why So Silent... | | • | Act Two, Scene 3: Notes.../Twisted Every Way... | | • | Act Two, Scene 5: Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again | | • | Act Two, Scene 5: Wandering Child.../Bravo, Monsieur | | • | Act Two, Scene 7: The Point Of No Return | | • | Act Two, Scene 8: Down Once More.../Track Down This Murderer |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com essential recording
What's left to be said about Andrew Lloyd Webber's adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera a decade after its premiere? That it's maddeningly ubiquitous? A stitch-up of various themes shoplifted from the Italian operatic repertoire? A critic-proof crowd pleaser that's probably being staged somewhere in the world as you read this? A megahit that will likely outlive Titanic in the pop-culture pantheon, Phantom has largely redefined--for better or worse--the manner in which modern musicals are conceived, staged, and marketed. Its influence has reached far beyond the traditional confines of London and Broadway. A favorite example: an abridged version that was the centerpiece of Los Angeles's longest-running transvestite revue, replete with 14-inch chandeliers and a man-playing-a-woman-playing-a-man in the title role. --Jerry McCulley
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| Customer Reviews: Read 405 more reviews...
 A Phantom Fan's Perspective June 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Phantom Of The Opera soundtrack by Andrew Lloyd Webber is the best and most meaningful music ever created. The music provides story with a catchy tune and still provides a powerful theme. Throughout the songs you can establish a story about a young opera singer named Christine, and how she has encounters with the Phantom. The song, "The Point of no Return", is the most meaningful because it has the Phantom giving Christine a decision to spend her days with him, or watch her boyfriend, Raul, get hung. This part is very suspenseful and is presented in a very awesome way because it has all of the characters singing in a trio.
The theme of The Phantom Of The Opera is that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. The Phantom wears a mask over his face so people won't see how ugly he is. When the mask is on people don't think he's unattractive at all, but just mean. When Christine rips the mask off of his face, she sees how disgusting it looks and she freaks. Then she realizes the theme of this story and she gives him another chance by going back and looking for him so he'd teach her, but mysteriously all she sees when she goes back is his mask lying on a table before her.
At first riding in the car to see the show, I thought that I would hate it because it was opera but then my mom slipped in the CD and my thoughts about opera totally changed. That's when I finally realized that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover because you never know. Someday you might try deep fried banana.
Phant-abulous!!! May 22, 2008
I purchased this CD because I have heard so much about 'Phantom of the Opera' being an avid Josh Groban fan. I have heard the songs 'Music of the Night' and 'All I ask of You' but never experienced the entire musical score. Once I heard the whole thing I was immediately taken over by the beauty of it all!!
I am lucky enough to live in New York City where 'Phantom' is still playing on Broadway and I took my family to see it, we all loved it! Even my teenage Jonas Bros. fan is asking to hear more of 'Phantom'.
If you've never seen the show or have seen it twenty times this is one CD you MUST have! It brings back all those wonderful memories! I still get teary eyed!
 Must appreciate Opera to enjoy February 15, 2008
I felt it was a "must have" after seeing the play live and I enjoy most of it. However, I find myself having to listen to it alone, because I'm told you need to have a like and appreciation for Opera in order to like it. I would not buy this as a gift for someone who has not seen the play or you don't know for sure likes Opera.
Simply Beautiful! January 29, 2008
I grew up with this music! These performers excell at their roles, especially Steve Barton as Raoul and the beautiful, amazing, and brilliant Michael Crawford as the Phantom. Beautiful music takes you through the entire play, and this CD highlights most of it. Highly reccommended!
 Wonderful in SOME ways January 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved the music and performers. I read all the reviews before I recently bought it. I wish someone had told me how bad the audio recording was because I cannot play it again! It has been miked in the orchestra and you have to have your finger on the volume in order to enjoy it at all. You can barely hear some of the singers but you go deaf listening to the orchestra. Too bad. I will have to find another recording....
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