Flower Drum Song (1958) Original Broadway Cast Recording Vinyl LP – Rodgers & Hammerstein OL-5350

Flower Drum Song (1958) is the original Broadway cast recording of the celebrated Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, released by Columbia Masterworks under catalog number OL 5350 in mono. This vintage vinyl LP features memorable performances by the original Broadway cast, including Miyoshi Umeki, Pat Suzuki, Juanita Hall, Larry Blyden, Ed Kenney, and Keye Luke, with beloved songs such as "I Enjoy Being a Girl," "A Hundred Million Miracles," and "Love, Look Away."

Based on the novel by C. Y. Lee, Flower Drum Song opened on Broadway in December 1958 under the direction of Gene Kelly. Set in San Francisco's Chinatown, the musical explores family traditions, romance, and changing generations. With music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, the original cast recording became a major success and reached number one on the Billboard album chart. This album preserves the performances and musical arrangements of the original Broadway production.

Perfect for: Rodgers and Hammerstein fans, vintage Broadway cast recording collectors, musical theater enthusiasts, 1950s vinyl collectors, and collectors of Columbia Masterworks records.

Features

• Album: Flower Drum Song – Original Broadway Cast Recording
• Music: Richard Rodgers
• Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II
• Release Year: 1958
• Record Label: Columbia Masterworks
• Catalog Number: OL 5350
• Format: 12-inch Vinyl LP
• Speed: 33⅓ RPM
• Audio: Mono
• Genre: Broadway Musical, Original Cast Recording, Show Tunes

Tracklist

Side One

1. Overture
2. You Are Beautiful
3. A Hundred Million Miracles
4. I Enjoy Being a Girl
5. I Am Going to Like It Here
6. Like a God
7. Chop Suey
8. Don't Marry Me

Side Two

1. Grant Avenue
2. Love, Look Away
3. Fan Tan Fannie
4. Gliding Through My Memoree
5. The Other Generation
6. Sunday
7. The Other Generation (Reprise)
8. Finale

Condition

Pre-owned vintage vinyl LP. Please see the photos for additional details on the vinyl surface, album cover, record labels, and overall condition. The photos are considered part of the condition description.

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