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Blood Brothers: The 1995 London Cast Recording is a studio album featuring the score of the musical Blood Brothers by Willy Russell.
| Blood Brothers: The 1995 London Cast Recording | |
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| Studio album by 1995 London Cast of Blood Brothers | |
| Released | 1995 |
| Recorded | Air Studios Lyndhurst Hall, Redan Recorders, Maison Rouge, Matrix Studio |
| Genre | musical theatre |
| Label | First Night Records |
A recording of the original London production of the show was released in 1983, featuring Barbara Dickson in the lead role of Mrs Johnstone. After touring the UK, the producer Bill Kenwright opened another production in London at the Albery Theatre in 1988. An album featuring that cast, including Kiki Dee as Mrs Johnstone, was released the same year. The production moved to the Phoenix Theatre in 1991, where it continued to run until 2012. The cast of that production was recorded in 1995.
The album was recorded at Air Studios Lyndhurst Hall, Redan Recorders, Maison Rouge and Matrix Studio. It was mixed at Air Studios Lyndhurst Hall.
All tracks are written by Willy Russell.
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