United Artists Original Cast

A cast recording is an audio documentation of a stage musical, typically made in a studio rather than recorded live, capturing performances by the original cast. Originating in the early 20th century, the first notable American original cast recording emerged in 1938, and the genre gained prominence with the success of musicals like "Oklahoma!" in 1943. Major record labels such as Decca, Columbia, and Capitol played significant roles in producing these recordings, contributing to their popularity throughout the mid-20th century. While cast recordings have seen a decline in mainstream sales with the rise of rock music, boutique labels continue to produce albums for recent Broadway hits.

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