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, contemplating her extensive career in musical theater, film, and television.
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.
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. 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.
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. 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. 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.
Albums Studio albums YearTitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsUSUK1957Tell It Again – Songs of Sense & Nonsense (Julie Andrews & Martyn Green)Released: 1957 Label: Angel Records (#65041) Format: LP, CD——1957The Lass with the Delicate Air Released: 1957 Label: RCA Victor (# LPM-1403) Format: LP, CD——1958Julie Andrews Sings Released: 1958 Label: RCA Victor (# LSP-1681) Format: LP, CD——1961Broadway's Fair Julie Released: 1961 Label: Columbia (#CS 8512) Format: LP, CD——1962Don't Go in the Lion's Cage Tonight and Other Heartrending Ballads and Raucous Ditties Released: 1962 Label: Columbia (#CL 1886) Format: LP, CD——1967A Christmas Treasure Released: 1967 Label: RCA Victor (# LSP-3829) Format: LP, CD——1969Julie Andrews / Henry Mancini Perform Music from the Film Score Darling Lili Released: 1969 Label: RCA Victor (#LSPX-1000) Format: LP, CD113—1975The Secret of Christmas Released: 1975 Label: Embassy (#EMB 31237) Format: LP, CD——1982Love Me Tender Released: 1982 Label: Bainbridge Records (#BT 6260) Format: LP, CD—631987Love, Julie Released: 1987 Label: USA Music Group (#USALP-539) Format: LP, CD——1990The Sounds of Christmas from Around the World Released: 1990 Label: Hallmark (#620XPR9705) Format: CD——1994Broadway: The Music of Richard RodgersReleased: 1994 Label: Philips (#442 603–2) Format: CD——1996Broadway: Here I'll Stay — The Words of Alan Jay LernerReleased: 1996 Label: Philips (#446 219–2) Format: CD—— "—" denotes items which were not released in that country or failed to chart.
Live albums YearTitleAlbum details1977An Evening with Julie Andrews Released: 1977 Label: RCA (#SX-281) Format: LP
Soundtracks YearTitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsCertificationUS Julie Andrews's peak positions at the Billboard 200: Judy and Carol at Carnegie Hall (#85) — Darlin' Lili (#113) — Mary Poppins (#1) — The Sound of Music (#1) — Star! (#98) — 10 (#80) — Thoroughly Modern Millie (#16) — Victor/Victoria (#174) — Camelot (#1) — Cinderella (#15) — The King And I (#135) — My Fair Lady (#1) — UKPeak position in the UK: Thoroughly Modern Millie (#9) Star! (#36) Mary Poppins (#2) 1956High Tor Released: 1956 Label: Decca (#DL 8272) Format: LP, CD——1964Mary Poppins Released: 1964 Label: Buena Vista Records (#BVS-4026) Format: LP, CD12RIAA: Gold BPI: Gold1965The Sound of Music Released: 1965 Label: RCA Victor (#LSOD-2005) Format: LP, CD11RIAA: Gold BPI: 8× Platinum1967Thoroughly Modern MillieReleased: 1967 Label: Columbia Masterworks (#OL 5190) Format: LP, CD169RIAA: Gold1968Star!Released: 1968 Label: 20th Century Fox Records (#DTCS 5102) Format: LP, CD98361976The Pink Panther Strikes Again Released: 1976 Label: United Artists Records (#UA-LA694-G) Format: LP, CD——197910 Released: 1979 Label: Warner Brothers (#BSK 3399) Format: LP, CD80—1982Victor/Victoria Released: 1982 Label: MGM Records (#MG-1-5407) Format: LP, CD174—2000Relative Values Released: 2000 Label: Silva Screen (#FILMCD 337) Format: CD——2004The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement Released: 2004 Label: Walt Disney (#61192-7) Format: CD15—RIAA: Gold2017Julie's Greenroom Released: 2017 Label: Varèse Sarabande (#030206748789) Format: CD—— "—" denotes items which were not released in that country or failed to chart.
Cast recordings YearTitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsCertificationsUSUKPeak position in the UK: My Fair Lady (Original Broadway Cast) – 1958 (#1) My Fair Lady (Original Cast) (#1) – 1958 Camelot – 1964 (#10) The King and I – 1992 (#57) Hey Mr. Producer! – 1998 (#42) 1954The Boy Friend Released: 1954 Label: RCA Victor (#LOC-1018) Format: LP, CD——1956My Fair Lady (Broadway cast recording)Released: 1956 Label: Columbia Masterworks (#OL 5090) Format: LP, CD11RIAA: Gold1958Rose-Marie Released: 1958 Label: RCA Victor (#LOP-1001) Format: LP, CD——1957Cinderella Released: 1957 Label: Columbia Masterworks (#OL 5190) Format: LP, CD15—1959My Fair Lady (London cast recording)Released: 1959 Label: Columbia Masterworks (#OS 2015) Format: LP, LP, CD——RIAA: 3× Platinum1960Camelot Released: 1960 Label: Columbia Masterworks (#OS 2031) Format: LP, CD110RIAA: Gold1962Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall Released: 1962 Label: Columbia Masterworks (#OS 2240) Format: LP85—1971Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center Released: 1971 Label: Columbia Masterworks (#S 31153) Format: LP——1992The King and I Released: 1992 Label: Philips (#438 007–2) Format: CD135571993Putting It Together Released: 1993 Label: RCA Victor (#09026-61729-2) Format: CD——1995Victor/Victoria: A New Musical ComedyReleased: 1995 Label: Philips (#446 919–2) Format: CD——1998Doctor DolittleReleased: 1998 Label: First Night Records (#CASTCD 68) Format: CD——1998Hey, Mr. Producer!Released: 1998 Label: First Night Records (#314 538 030–2) Format: CD—421999My Favourite Broadway: The Leading LadiesReleased: 1999 Label: TVT Soundtrax (#TVT 2010–2) Format: CD——2000My Favourite Broadway: The Love SongsReleased: 2000 Label: Hybrid Recordings (#HY-20020) Format: CD—— "—" denotes items which were not released in that country or failed to chart.
Compilations YearTitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsUSUK1965 Firestone Presents Your Favorite Christmas Music Volume 4 Released: 1965 Label: Forrell & Thomas (#SLP 7011) Format: LP — — 1966 Firestone Presents Your Favorite Christmas Carols Volume 5 Released: 1966 Label: Forrell & Thomas (#SLP-7012) Format: LP — — 1969 Christmas with Julie Andrews Released: 1969 Label: RCA (#PRS-290) Format: LP — — 1970 A Little Bit in Love Released: 1970 Label: Harmony (#H 30021) Format: LP — — 1972 The Best of Julie Andrews Released: 1972 Label: Columbia (#KG 31970) Format: LP — — 1975 Julie Andrews Released: 1975 Label: RCA (#ANL1-1098) Format: LP — — 1978 Julie Andrews Signature Album Released: 1978 Label: Franklin Mint (#FM2001/2002) Format: 2xLP (Limited Edition) — — 1978 Songs for Christmas Released: 1978 Label: Columbia (#P 14824) Format: LP — — 1988 A Little Bit of Broadway Released: 1988 Label: Columbia (#CK 44375, DIDP-071184) Format: CD — — 1994 Julie Andrews Sings for You Released: 1994 Label: Sony Music Entertainment Format: Cassette (2 Volumes) — — 1996 The Best of Julie Andrews: Thoroughly Modern Julie Released: 1996 Label: Sony (#R2 72281, A 26680, DIDP-089079) Format: CD — — 1996 The Sound of Julie Andrews: 22 Classic Songs Released: 1996 Label: Sony (#A 26718) Format: CD — — 2001 Classic Julie, Classic Broadway Released: 2001 Label: Decca Format: CD — — 2005 Julie Andrews Selects Her Favourite Disney Songs Released: 2005 Label: Walt Disney (#050086129171) Format: CD — — 2006At Her Very Best Released: 2006 Label: Universal Classics & Jazz (#9842693) Format: CD—702012 The CBS Television Specials Released: 2012 Label: Masterworks Broadway (#88691939572) Format: CD — — "—" denotes items which were not released in that country or failed to chart.
Audiobooks and spoken word YearTitle1959The Story Behind My Fair Lady as Told by the Original Cast1965Special Radio Programming Material: The Sound of Music1965Julie Andrews Introduces The Happiest Sound In All The World1986Mandy1996The Summer Friend: Special stories for special children1999Mother Goose & More: A collection of stories with music2000Little Bo2003Simeon's Gift2004The Little Gray Men2008Home: A Memoir of My Early Years2009Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs and Lullabies2009Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs and Lullabies2012Julie Andrews' Treasury for All Seasons: Poems and Songs to Celebrate the Year
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US USAC UK "I Could Have Danced All Night" 1956 — — — My Fair Lady(Broadway cast recording) "Tom Pillibi" 1960 — — — "A Spoonful of Sugar" 1964 — — —BPI: Silver RIAA: Gold Mary Poppins(soundtrack) "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" 66 14 —BPI: Silver RIAA: Gold "Stay Awake" — — —BPI: Silver "He Loves Me" — — — "Chim Chim Cher-ee" 1965 — — — Mary Poppins(soundtrack) "Thoroughly Modern Millie" 1967 — 3 — Thoroughly Modern Millie(soundtrack) "Don't Go in the Lion's Cage Tonight" — — — Don't Go in the Lion's Cage Tonight "Star!" 1968 — — — Star!(soundtrack) "Whistling Away the Dark" 1970 — — — Julie Andrews / Henry Mancini Perform Music from the Film Score Darling Lili "Feed the Birds" 1973 — — — Mary Poppins(soundtrack) "It's Easy To Say" (Japan Only) 1980 — — — 10(soundtrack) "Le Jazz Hot!" 1982 — — — Victor/Victoria(soundtrack) "Love Me Tender" 1983 — — — Love Me Tender "Some Days Are Diamonds" — — — "Getting to Know You" 1993 — — — The King and I(cast recording) "Living In The Shadows" 1996 — — — Victor/Victoria(cast recording) "—" denotes items which were not released in that country or failed to chart.
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