This listing features the original Broadway cast recording of "The Sound of Music" starring Mary Martin, issued by Columbia Masterworks, catalog number KOS 2020. The album includes music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, with the book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. The LP showcases the iconic performances of the original 1959 Broadway cast, featuring Mary Martin in the leading role, accompanied by a talented ensemble cast.
The cover art highlights the cast in costume, and the record itself displays the classic Columbia "360 Sound Stereo" label, a hallmark of this era. Collectors of Broadway memorabilia and historic cast recordings will recognize this album as an important artifact from Broadway's golden age, representing the premiere production of one of the 20th century's most beloved musicals. See photos for Measurements if Measurements were taken.