Filipino singer Lea Salonga has released twelve studio albums, six live albums, two compilation albums and is involved in at least ten cast recordings. According to Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Salonga has sold 3.5 million certified singles in the United States. At age 10, Salonga recorded her debut album, Small Voice, which was certified Gold in the Philippines. Salonga's 1993 self-titled album made her the first Filipino singer to sign with an international record label.
Salonga is widely recognized as a "Disney Legend" for providing singing voices for two Disney princesses. Through the RIAA, the single "A Girl Worth Fighting For" has been certified Gold, "Reflection" certified Platinum, and "A Whole New World" certified 2× Platinum. She has logged two top 10 albums on Billboard's Classical Crossover Albums chart. In 1990, Salonga scored her first entry on the Official UK Singles chart with "The Last Night Of The World" (a duet with Simon Bowman) peaking at No. 81. In 2008, the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) honored her with the prestigious Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino award, recognizing her remarkable achievements.
Albums
Studio albums Title Album detailsSales CertificationsSmall VoiceReleased: 1981 Label: FGS Records PHI: 20,000PARI: Gold"Lea Salonga", D23, accessed October 21, 2015LeaReleased: July 1988 Label: PolyEast RecordsBakit Labis Kitang MahalReleased: 1992 Label: PolyEast RecordsLea SalongaReleased: 1993 Label: Atlantic Records PHI: 40,000 IDN: 5,000PARI: Platinum ASIRI: GoldI'd Like to Teach the World to SingReleased: 1997 Label: BMG RecordsBy HeartReleased: 1998 Label: BMG RecordsIn LoveReleased: 1998 (Philippines, US) PHI: 80,000 PARI: 2× PlatinumLea Salonga Christmas AlbumReleased: 2001 (Philippines)Songs from the ScreenReleased: 2001 (Philippines)InspiredReleased: 2007 (Philippines) PHI: 30,000 PARI: PlatinumLea Salonga: Your SongsReleased: 2010Bahaghari (Rainbow): Lea Salonga Sings Traditional Songs of the PhilippinesReleased: 2017 (Philippines)Sounding Joy Released: 2024
Live albums Title Live album detailsSalesCertificationsLea Salonga Live Vol. 1 PHI: 20,000 PARI: GoldLea Salonga Live Vol. 2 PHI: 20,000 PARI: GoldThe Broadway ConcertReleased: 2002 (Philippines)The Journey So Far – Recorded Live at Cafe CarlyleReleased: 2011 (Philippines, US) Live in Concert With The Sydney Symphony OrchestraReleased: 2020 (Philippines, US)
Compilation albums Title Year Compilation album detailsRef.OPM Timeless Collection Gold Series1997 Released: 1997 (Philippines) Label: OctoArts EMI Format: CDThe Story of Lea Salonga: The Ultimate OPM Collection2001 Released: 2001 (Philippines) Label: EMI Virgin Music Format: CD, CassetteSongs from Home2004 Label: Musiko Records – MRCD 232, Musiko Records – 82876 64180 2 6 Format: CD, VCD Country: Philippines Released: 2004 Genre: Pop
Soundtracks TitleYearSoundtrack detailsNinja Kids1986Original Motion Picture SoundtrackAladdin1992Original Motion Picture SoundtrackMulan1998Original Motion Picture SoundtrackMulan II2005Original Motion Picture SoundtrackCrazy Ex-Girlfriend: Season 1, Vol. 22016Original Television SoundtrackYellow Rose2020Original Motion Picture SoundtrackCentaurworld: S12021Music from the Netflix Original SeriesCentaurworld: S2Soundtrack from the Netflix Series
Cast recordings TitleYearCast recording detailsMiss Saigon1990Original London Cast Recording Little Tramp1992Studio Concept Cast RecordingThe King and I1992Hollywood Studio Cast RecordingMaking Tracks2001Original Cast RecordingFlower Drum Song2002Broadway Revival Cast RecordingCinderella2010Original International Tour Cast RecordingAllegiance2016Original Broadway Cast RecordingOnce on This Island2017New Broadway Cast Recording
Extended plays +TitleYearExtended play detailsKailan Pa1985 Released: 1985 (Philippines) Label: Blackgold Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)The Last Night Of The World1990 Released: 1990 (UK) Label: Geffen Records Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM / 12", 45 RPM), CD
Singles
As lead artist +List of singles as lead artist, showing year(s) released, details, sales, and originating album Title Year Single detailsSales and certifications Album"Alphabet Song ('A' You're Adorable)" (with The Bubblegum Kids)1980 Released: 1980 (Philippines) Label: FGS Records Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)Small Voice"Thank You For The Music""Someone's Waiting For You" Released: 1980 (Philippines) Label: FGS Records Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)"Rainbow Connection""I Am But A Small Voice (Ako'y Munting Tinig)"1981 Released: 1981 (Philippines) Label: FGS Records Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)"Tomorrow""The Last Night Of The World" (with Simon Bowman)1990 Released: 1990 (UK, Hong Kong, Germany) Label: Geffen Records Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM / 12", 45 RPM), CDMiss Saigon"Sun And Moon" (with Simon Bowman) Released: 1990 (Philippines) Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)"The Fall Of Saigon" (with Simon Bowman and Peter Polycarpou)"Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal"1992 Released: 1992 (Philippines) Label: OctoArts International Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)Non-album singles"A Whole New World" (with Jose Mari Chan)1993 Released: 1993 (Philippines) Label: Walt Disney Records Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)"A Whole New World" (with Brad Kane) Released: 1993 (Japan) Label: Walt Disney Records Format: Mini CD RIAA: 2× Platinum (2,000,000) JPN: Gold (120,000)Aladdin"How Wonderful We Are" (with Peabo Bryson)1995 Released: 1995 (US) Label: Lightyear Entertainment Format: Cassette, CDPeople: A Musical Celebration Of Diversity"The Last Night Of The World" (with Simon Bowman)1996 Released: 1996 (Netherlands) Label: Geffen Records Format: CDMiss Saigon"Sariling Awit Natin" (with Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo Mañalac)2015 Released: 2015 (Philippines) Format: Streaming, digital downloadNon-album singles"We Win As One"2019 Released: 2019 (Philippines) Format: Streaming, digital download"Dream Again"2020 Released: 2020 Format: Streaming, digital download
Promotional singles +List of promotional singles, showing year(s) released, location(s) released in, label, format(s) released in, selected chart positions, certifications, and originating album Title Year Promotional single details Album Certification"The Last Night Of The World" (with Simon Bowman)1989 Released: 1989 (UK) Label: WEA Format: CassetteMiss Saigon"The Fall Of Saigon" (with Simon Bowman and The Company)1990 Released: 1990 (Germany) Label: Geffen Records Format: CD"This Is The Hour" (with Keith Burns and The Company)"Reflection"1998 Released: 1998 (US, Japan, Taiwan) Label: Walt Disney Records Format: Cassette, CD, Mini CDMulanRIAA: Platinum"Heart of the Filipino" (with Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo Mañalac)2016 Released: 2016 (Philippines) Label: Not On Label Format: Streaming, digital downloadNon-album singles"Bayaning Tunay" (with Various Artists)2021 Released: 2021 (Philippines) Label: Not On Label Format: Streaming, digital download
Other appearances TitleYearCountryLabelAlbum"If Only"1985PhilippinesBlackgold RecordsLikha: Awit Ng Bata"We Are the World" (with Children of the World Project)US, JapanStarborn Records & Tapes, SMS RecordsNon-album single"Please Naman"1989PhilippinesOctoArts InternationalOctoArts Pilipino Music 2"Only You"1990OPM Hit Series"The Last Night Of The World" (with Simon Bowman)USGeffen RecordsA Musical History Of The Decade 1980-1990: Vol. 4"Mula Noon, Hanggang Ngayon"1992PhilippinesOctoArts InternationalHitmasters 2"It's Just Goodbye"1993USAtlanticKnock Out Sampler"We Could Be In Love" (with Brad Kane)CanadaWarner Music CanadaWarner Music Canada: Vol. 189"Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal"PhilippinesOctoArts InternationalOPM Hit Series 7"Nandito Ako"PhilippinesOcto Arts InternationalOPM Hit Revivals 2OPM Hit Series 8"We Could Be In Love" (with Brad Kane)1994HungaryWarner Music HungaryBravo Hits 2UKFine TunesHit & Run Music 3"One Earth" (with Bill Shontz)USLightyear EntertainmentGreatest Hits!"A Whole New World" (with Brad Kane)US, Australia, SingaporeWalt Disney RecordsDisney's Award Winning ClassicsUSMusical Classics Sampler1995Classic Disney Volume I (60 Years Of Musical Magic)US, UK, Denmark, NorwayClassics 1US, CanadaAnd The Winner Is... A Collection Of Honored Disney Classic SongsUS, Canada, BrazilDisney's Princess CollectionCanadaMadacy Music GroupThe Best Of Today's Movie Hits: Disc 1USRhino RecordsThe Envelope Please... Academy Award Winning Songs (1934-1993): Vol. 5"How Wonderful We Are" (with Peabo Bryson)USPro Audio USAHit Trax X151"讓你的生命裡有我" (with 王傑)TaiwanWarner Music TaiwanThe UFO / Warner CD Sampler Vol. 24 1995 / 11"The Journey (Remix)"USPro Audio USAHit Trax X134"We Could Be In Love" (with Brad Kane)1996MalaysiaWEAA Gift Of LoveTaiwanThe Wedding Album"Liman-Dipang Tao"PhilippinesMusiko RecordsThe Silver AlbumBMG RecordsThe Silver Album: Minus One"Paraiso"Musiko RecordsThe Silver AlbumBMG RecordsThe Silver Album: Minus One"A Whole New World" (with Brad Kane)USRhino RecordsTim Rice Collection: Stage and Screen ClassicsThe Envelope Please... Academy Award Winning Songs: Vol. 5 (1982-1993)US, MexicoWalt Disney RecordsDisney's Hero Song, Vol. 31997CanadaUSClassic Disney Collection: 60 Years Of Musical Magic"We Could Be In Love" (with Brad Kane)TaiwanWarner Music Taiwan100% Love Songs"Narration with Music" (with the Russian Federation State Symphony Orchestra)Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Suite, Op. 71a)"Ngayon Pa Lang, Tagumpay Ka Na" (with Cris Villonco)PhilippinesMusiko RecordsOne Smile At A Time"Reflection"1998MalaysiaSony Music花木蘭 MulanUS, CanadaWalt Disney RecordsDisney's Princess Collection Vol. 2"A Whole New World" (with Brad Kane)ItalyLa Magia Disney In Musica"Honor To Us All" (with Beth Fowler and Marni Nixon)USDisney's 75 Years Of Music & Memories"I Don't Love You Anymore" (with Ariel Rivera)1999Aawitin Ko Na Lang"Friend Of Mine"IndonesiaAriolaPassion 2"A Whole New World" (with Brad Kane)2000ItalyWalt Disney RecordsDisney 20002001USDisney's Greatest: Volume 1Disney's Greatest Volume 1 & 2"Reflection"Disney's Greatest Volume 1Disney's Greatest Volume 1 & 2Disney's Princess Favorites"I Have Dreamed" (with Peabo Bryson)PhilipsGreatest Hits2002Not On LabelRichard Rodgers 2002 Centennial"Friend Of Mine"TaiwanWarner Music Taiwan愛是唯 一 Love Is The Answer"A Whole New World" (with Brad Kane)UKWalt Disney RecordsDisney's Princess Collection"Reflection""When October Goes"2003Dream: The Lyrics and Music of Johnny Mercer"We Could Be In Love" (with Brad Kane)ChinaTone MusicLove Diary"Mula Noon, Hanggang Ngayon"PhilippinesEMIEMI 25th Silver Anniversary OPM CollectionSoutheast AsiaNot On LabelNew OPM Music Hits List"If You Can Dream" (with Susan Stevens Logan, Christie Houser, Jodi Benson, Paige O'Hara, and Judy Kuhn)2004Disney Princess: The Ultimate Song Collection"Pie Jesu" (with Daniel Rodriguez)2005USBlix Street RecordsIn The Presence"Panis Angelicus" (with Daniel Rodriguez)"Via Dolorosa"Stand Ye Steady: Songs of Courage and Inspiration"A Whole New World" (with Brad Kane)USWalt Disney RecordsJulie Andrews Selects Her Favorite Disney Songs2006UK, AustraliaThe Best Disney Album In The World ...Ever!"Reflection""Pie Jesu" (with Daniel Rodriguez)USSpringtime of FaithPope John Paul II: The Tribute Album"All Of You (Tagalog)"PhilippinesColumbia, Burgundy RecordsRomantic Classics"If You Can Dream" (with Susan Stevens Logan, Christie Houser, Jodi Benson, Paige O'Hara, and Judy Kuhn)2008UK, EuropeWalt Disney RecordsDisneygirl"A Whole New World" (with Brad Kane)MalaysiaDisney Greatest Musicals"Reflection""A Whole New World" (with Brad Kane)UK, Australia, Brazil, Malaysia, IndonesiaDisney Greatest Love Songs"Reflection""The Last Night Of The World" (with Simon Bowman)SwedenAbsoluteAbsolute Musicals"A Whole New World"