Starlight Express > Original London Cast

Show Details

Show: Starlight Express (21)
Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber (534)
Lyrics: Richard Stilgoe (145)

Recording Details

Date: 1984
Type: Audio / Stage Cast
Method: Studio
Language: English
Location: UK / England / London
Theatre/Venue: Apollo Victoria Theatre
Recording Studio: Audio International Studios, London
Producer: Alan Shacklock — AC/DC,
Andrew Lloyd Webber (534)
Engineer: Martin Levan (15)
Liner Notes: Richard Stilgoe (145)
Director: Trevor Nunn (113)
Choreography: Arlene Phillips (4)
Music Director: David Caddick (41)
Orchestrations: David Cullen (101), Andrew Lloyd Webber (534)
Performer: Carole Amphlett — Wrench,
P.P. Arnold (9) — Belle,
Attlee Baptiste (2) — Rocky II / Gang,
Richard Bodkin (2) — Rocky III / Gang,
Ruel G. Campbell — Espresso,
Bobby Collins (2) — Turnov / Gang,
Jeffrey Daniel — Electra,
Mark Davis (2) — Weltschaft / Tank,
Raymond Hatfield — City of Milton Keynes,
Tom Jobe (3) — Bobo / Lube,
Danny John-Jules (4) — Rocky I / Gang,
Eddie Kemp — Krupp / Gang,
Stephanie Lawrence (52) — Pearl,
Gary Love — Dustin / Gang,
Koffi Missah (4) — Purse / Gang,
Paul Reeves (3) — Flat-Top,
Frances Ruffelle (36) — Dinah,
Lon Satton (11) — Poppa,
Jeff Shankley (7) — Greaseball,
Ray Shell (19) — Rusty,
Michael Staniforth (5) — C.B.,
Voyd (2) — Volta / 3rd Class Sleeper,
Debbie Wake (3) — Joule / 2nd Class Sleeper,
Chrissy Wickham — Ashley,
Drue Williams (3) — Hashamoto / Gang,
Nancy Wood (3) — Buffy,
Charlotte Avery (3), Eleanor Bertram, Sebastian Craig, Kdkak Ephraim, Samantha Foxx, Abraham Osvagwu, Michael Seraphim
Notes: Starlight Express opened at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, London, on March 27th 1984. It was recorded live in the theatre over three performances in April 1984 and subsequently at Audio International Studios, London.
Shortcode: [r3672]

Tracks also appear on these releases / recordings

The Premiere Collection Encore - 1992 Various Artists

I Am the Starlight

Releases (3)

Title: Only He
Format: 45
Label: Polydor 5DM0193
Released: 1987
Barcode: 4988005022332
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Notes: Japanese promo
# Tracks: 2
Lists: 5 collectors / 0 wish lists
Shortcode: [rl10781]

1. Only He
2. Rolling Stock

Title: I Am The Starlight
Format: 45
Label: Polydor LMSX 3
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Lists: 4 collectors / 2 wish lists
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Title: Only He Has The Power to Move Me
Format: 45
Label: Polydor LMS 2
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Notes: B-side 'Engine Race' is a rare studio version of the race music featuring an adult male voice as 'Control' announcing engines and coaches; no finish line ending music to identify winner.
Lists: 6 collectors / 2 wish lists
Shortcode: [rl14467]