Original London Cast RecordingOriginal London Cast. This was the second one I bought, and, after becoming used to the Broadway version, it took me a little while to get into this one. However, there are some things about it that I really like. Elaine Page is fabulous as Grizabella, and it's interesting to hear Sarah Brighman in the role of Jemima. The recording overall seems to have a more classic feel to it somehow.

Original Broadway Cast RecordingOriginal Broadway Cast. This recording, in my opinion, has far more energy than the London recording. The orchestrations are better, and the cast as a whole is really great. Betty Buckley as Grizabella and Terrence Mann as the Rum Tum Tugger really stand out for me. Favorite songs on this recording include "The Rum Tum Tugger", "Grizabella, the Glamour Cat", and "Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats".

Original Australian Cast RecordingThe Australian cast. I bought this CD mainly to hear Marina Prior and Debbie Byrne, who I'd become familiar with from recordings of other shows. They're both very good, and the cast as a whole is for the most part as strong as the casts on the other two recordings. It's a nice recording - I can't think of anything wrong with it - but I think that overall, I'm still going to pull out the Broadway cast when I feel like listening to this show.

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