London Production/Cast Recording 1981

The Cast Recording of the Original London Cast was released in the UK in July 1981, and in the US in July 1982. Two versions were released: a two-disc "complete" edition, and a single-disc "highlights" edition.

Elaine Paige's rendition of "Memory" from this recording was also released as a single, reaching #6 on the UK Singles Chart in July 1981.

Cast

 * Roland Alexander - Alonzo
 * Peter Barry - Kitten (Bill Bailey)
 * David Baxter - Carbucketty
 * Brian Blessed - Old Deuteronomy / Bustopher Jones
 * Sarah Brightman - Jemima
 * John Chester - George
 * Julie Edmett - Kitten (Etcetera)
 * Geraldine Gardner - Bombalurina
 * Finola Hughes - Victoria
 * Seeta Indrani - Cassandra
 * Bonnie Langford - Rumpleteazer
 * Sharon Lee-Hill - Demeter
 * Paul Nicholas - Rum Tum Tugger
 * Elaine Paige - Grizabella
 * Anita Pashley - Kitten (Electra)
 * Myra Sands - Jennyanydots
 * Jeff Shankley - Munkustrap
 * Wayne Sleep - Quaxo / Mistoffelees
 * Susan Jane Tanner- Jellylorum / Griddlebone
 * Stephen Tate - Asparagus / Growltiger
 * Femi Taylor - Tantomile
 * John Thornton - Mungojerrie / Macavity
 * Donald Waugh - Coricopat
 * Steven Wayne - Kitten (Admetus)
 * Kenn Wells - Skimbleshanks

Missing Songs

 * 1) The Awefull Battle of the Pekes and the Pollicles

Peak Chart Positions

 * UK Albums Chart: #6
 * US Billboard 200: #86
 * Austria Top 40: #7
 * New Zealand Music Chart: #21

Trivia
There are a few differences between this recording and what was actually performed in the Original 1981 London Production:
 * The "Mr. Mistoffelees" track was reused from a 1980 recording by Paul Nicholas that had been released while the musical was still in development for promotional purposes.
 * Instead of the Act 2 Reprise of "Memory" that was performed in the stage production, this recording uses the Single Version of "Memory". It thus has slightly altered lyrics and is sung as a solo by Elaine Paige without Sarah Brightman's soprano part.