Vintage 1961 West Side Story Original Soundtrack LP Columbia OL 5670

Vintage 1961 West Side Story Original Sound Track Recording LP on Columbia Masterworks, catalog OL 5670, featuring music from the iconic Broadway musical and Academy Award-winning film. A classic cast recording starring Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer as Maria and Tony.

This is a pre-owned Columbia Masterworks vinyl record titled West Side Story – The Original Sound Track Recording. The front cover features the famous balcony scene with Maria (Natalie Wood) and Tony (Richard Beymer). The jacket shows visible edge wear, corner rounding, and light surface scuffing consistent with age. Record condition has not been play-tested and should be evaluated by the buyer.

Released in 1961, this soundtrack captures Leonard Bernstein’s groundbreaking score with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The album includes timeless songs such as “Maria,” “Tonight,” “America,” and “Somewhere,” making it one of the most celebrated musical soundtracks of the 20th century. Columbia Masterworks pressings from this era are highly collectible among Broadway and film music enthusiasts.

West Side Story redefined modern musical theater by blending classical composition with jazz and Latin influences, and the film adaptation went on to win ten Academy Awards. Original pressings like OL 5670 remain desirable pieces of entertainment history.

Ideal for vinyl collectors, Broadway enthusiasts, classic film fans, and music historians seeking an authentic early 1960s soundtrack LP for their collection or display.

Did You Know? West Side Story won 10 Academy Awards in 1962, including Best Picture, making it one of the most awarded movie musicals in history.

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