| Julie Andrews discography | |
|---|---|
 Andrews in An Evening with Julie Andrews media conference at Park Hyatt, Sydney, Australia – 16th May 2013 | |
| Studio albums | 13 |
| Soundtrack albums | 11 |
| Live albums | 1 |
| Compilation albums | 16 |
| Singles | 16 |
| Cast recordings | 15 |
The discography of Julie Andrews, an English actress, singer, and author, encompasses a wide range of recordings spanning over six decades. Her work includes studio albums, live albums, soundtracks, cast recordings, compilations, and singles, reflecting her extensive career in musical theater, film, and television.
Contents
- Albums
- Studio albums
- Live albums
- Soundtracks
- Cast recordings
- Compilations
- Audiobooks and spoken word
- Singles
- Notes
- References
- Bibliography
Julie Andrews' earliest recordings trace back to 1947, when she appeared on Starlight Roof, a West End revue. Her first recorded performance was the "Polonaise" from Mignon , issued as a two-record 78 RPM set. This release features an introduction and conversation with a twelve-year-old Andrews conducted by Vic Oliver, followed by her performance. In 1948, Columbia issued several additional 78 RPM records featuring Andrews. Among them is the single "Je Veux Vivre"/"Come to the Fair", which includes a rendition of the waltz from Gounod's Romeo and Juliet and an English air, performed as a duet with her stepfather, Ted Andrews, with piano accompaniment by her mother. Another 1948 release, "Ah! Vous Dirai–Je Mama"/"The Wren", presents Andrews performing works by Mozart and traditional songs, accompanied on piano by her mother and introduced by her stepfather. [1]
Andrews also participated in several radio and television-related recordings. In 1950, she took part in Jack and the Beanstalk, a 12-inch 78 RPM record from the British radio series Educating Archie, issued by His Master's Voice. Her first long-playing (LP) album was released in 1955 and titled The Boy Friend . In 1956, Decca released the music from the television special High Tor , in which Andrews performed alongside Bing Crosby. [1] Andrews' first solo studio effort was The Lass with the Delicate Air (1957) and the singer progressed through notable soundtrack releases tied to her iconic film roles, alongside cast recordings from Broadway and West End productions. Her discography is documented across various labels, including RCA Victor, Columbia, and Philips, with formats evolving from LP to CD over time. [2]
Andrews achieved significant chart success, particularly with soundtracks like Mary Poppins (1964) and The Sound of Music (1965), both of which topped the US and UK charts and earned multi-platinum certifications from the RIAA. [3] Other notable entries include the cast recording of My Fair Lady (1956), which also reached number one in both regions, and studio albums such as Love Me Tender (1982), peaking at number 63 on the UK Albums Chart. [4] Her singles, including "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" (US #66, 1964) and "Thoroughly Modern Millie" (US AC #3, 1967), further highlight her presence on the charts. This article details her discography, incorporating peak chart positions and certifications as reported by sources such as the Official Charts Company and Billboard .