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1970 studio recording of the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar," with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. This version is known as the "Brown Album" due to its distinctive cover art, which was the original US release design.
Album Details
Artists: Various artists, notably featuring Deep Purple lead singer Ian Gillan as Jesus and Murray Head as Judas.
Format: It was originally released as a double LP concept album (Decca DXSA 7206) before it became a stage musical.
Contents: Original pressings in this cover style came in a gatefold sleeve and typically included a stapled libretto (booklet with lyrics).
Significance: The album was a massive global bestseller, topping the US Billboard Top LPs chart in 1971, and is considered the original classic version of the rock opera.
SKU FL28
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR VINYL 2LP SET VG/VG+ DECCA DL 79179 [1970]
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Album Details
Artists: Various artists, notably featuring Deep Purple lead singer Ian Gillan as Jesus and Murray Head as Judas.
Format: It was originally released as a double LP concept album (Decca DXSA 7206) before it became a stage musical.
Contents: Original pressings in this cover style came in a gatefold sleeve and typically included a stapled libretto (booklet with lyrics).
Significance: The album was a massive global bestseller, topping the US Billboard Top LPs chart in 1971, and is considered the original classic version of the rock opera.
SKU FL28