Anne of Green Gables : The Hit Musical (1969) Vinyl LP • IMPORT • Soundtrack

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Import from UK. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles; with a few light clicks on side 2 (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, light-scuffing and slight discoloration (front/back); darker discoloration spots on back. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); two seams partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild wear. Little shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots; some discoloration along edge. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Overture ("Anne Of Green Gables" Original London Cast, Orchestra )
2. Where Is Matthew Going? ("Anne Of Green Gables" Original London Cast, Chorus )
3. Gee, I'm Glad I'm No One Else But Me (Polly James )
4. We Clearly Requested (Barbara Hamilton )
5. The Facts (Polly James, Barbara Hamilton, Barbara Miller, and Pat Starr )
6. Humble Pie (Hiram Sherman and Polly James )
7. Oh Mrs Lynde (Polly James )
8. Back To School ("Anne Of Green Gables" Original London Cast, Chorus )
9. Did You Hear? (Liz Edmiston, Marion Wilson, Colette Gleeson, Joan Ryan, Bettina Dickson, Kathy Dunkerley, Betty Benfield, and Barbara Hamilton )
10. Ice Cream (Susan Anderson )
11. Where Did The Summer Go To? ("Anne Of Green Gables" Original London Cast, Chorus )
12. Wonderin' (Robert Ainslie )
13. Learn Everything (Pat Starr )
14. Kindred Spirits (Susan Anderson and Polly James )
15. When I Say My Say (Hiram Sherman )
16. I'll Show Him (Polly James and Robert Ainslie )
17. General Store (Colette Gleeson, Hiram Sherman, and "Anne Of Green Gables" Original London Cast, Chorus )
18. Anne Of Green Gables (Hiram Sherman )
19. The Words (Barbara Hamilton )
20. If It Hadn't Been For Me

About The Record:

Anne of Green Gables: The Hit Musical, by the Original London Cast, is the cast recording of the 1969 West End production of the musical adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's beloved novel, starring Polly James as Anne Shirley, Barbara Hamilton as Marilla Cuthbert, and Hiram Sherman as Matthew Cuthbert. This release captures a historically significant moment as the show marked the first international staging of Canada's longest-running musical, which originated at the Charlottetown Festival in 1965, and earned the 1969 Drama Critics Award for Best New Musical in London. Unique among adaptations, the musical's roots trace back to an earlier 1956 Canadian television version, with songs collaboratively developed over years by composer Norman Campbell, lyricist Elaine Campbell, Don Harron, and Mavor Moore. Fan-favorites and popular songs from the score include Gee, I'm Glad I'm No One Else But Me, Wondrin', Kindred Spirits, and Did You Hear?, which highlight Anne's spirited personality and heartfelt relationships. The album itself preserves the charm of this enduring family-friendly production.