Andrew Lloyd Webber releases remixed and remastered version of original Phantom of the Opera album

Today, Andrew Lloyd Webber releases the breathtaking digital edition of ‘The Phantom of the Opera (The Andrew Lloyd Webber 2026 Mix)’, produced in celebration of the iconic London production’s 40th anniversary. A very special remixed and remastered version of the 1986 Original London Cast Recording, including previously unreleased and rare material from his personal archive, the album traces the genesis of one of the most popular musicals of all time, and is available to stream and download now.

The record features timeless favourites including ‘The Music Of The Night’, ‘Think Of Me’, ‘All I Ask Of You’, as well as the renowned title song recorded by Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford. It also includes three previously unheard recordings: a cassette demo of the Phantom title song from its earliest incarnation as a proposed stand-alone single; 'Box Five', the first draft of the Opera Managers' ‘Notes’ scene, later reworked into 'Prima Donna' after director Hal Prince rejected the original outright; and an early demo of 'Masquerade' with Richard Stilgoe's original lyrics, recorded before the rewrite that is heard in the show today.

Recorded at Abbey Road Studios in September and October 1986, the Original London Cast Recording is one of the most celebrated musical recordings of all time, capturing the original West End performances of Michael Crawford, Sarah Brightman and Steve Barton, conducted by Mike Reed. With collective sales of more than 40 million, it is one of the best-selling cast albums of all time and was the first musical cast recording to debut at number one in the UK charts.

Forty years on, Andrew Lloyd Webber returned to those original tapes. Of the eleven original two-inch tape reels recorded at Abbey Road Studios in September and October 1986, eight survived intact and have been remixed without enhancement. The vocal and orchestral performances are presented exactly as they were captured 40 years ago. The material from the three reels lost since the original sessions has been carefully restored using an unplayed vinyl pressing of the 1986 album.

On 6 November, the album will be released physically with 3LP vinyl and 2CD formats available to pre-order now. A limited edition 6LP box set ‘A Collector’s Piece Indeed’ will follow on 20 November, including The 2026 Mix, The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 2LP on champagne vinyl and Masquerade: The Orchestral Score on 1LP, as well as a hand-numbered Robert Heindel art print (one of 2,026); replica annotated early edition scripts and sheet music from Andrew’s archive; and a fold-out replica poster of the original Broadway production complete with cast signatures.

The release of ‘The Phantom of the Opera (The Andrew Lloyd Webber 2026 Mix)’ comes as part of a series of events marking the production’s milestone 40th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, a star-studded gala will take place this evening at His Majesty’s Theatre, London, home to the musical since its opening night.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA – A COLLECTOR'S PIECE INDEED (6LP box set) · CAT NO: ALW012B · RRP 229.99 / 299.99

Alongside the new 2026 Mix on 3LP black vinyl, it brings together two additional albums - the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on 2LP champagne vinyl, and Masquerade: The Orchestral Score on 1LP glass clear vinyl, previously only available at Masquerade in New York. The set is completed by a hand-numbered Robert Heindel art print (one of 2,026); replica annotated early edition scripts and sheet music from Andrew’s archive; and a fold-out replica poster of the original Broadway production complete with cast signatures.

FULL TRACK LISTING

The Phantom of the Opera (The Andrew Lloyd Webber 2026 Mix):

LP 1 - Side A

1. Prologue

2. Overture

3. Hannibal Rehearsal

4. Think Of Me

5. Angel Of Music

6. Little Lotte / The Mirror (Angel Of Music)

LP 1 - Side B

1. The Phantom Of The Opera

2. I Have Brought You

3. The Music Of The Night

4. I Remember / Stranger Than You Dreamt It

5. Magical Lasso

6. Notes

LP 2 - Side A

1. Prima Donna

2. Il Muto

3. Why Have You Brought Me Here

4. All I Ask Of You

5. All I Ask Of You – Reprise

6. Entr'acte / Six Months Later

LP 2 - Side B

1. Masquerade / Why So Silent

2. Notes / Twisted Every Way

3. Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again

4. Wandering Child / Bravo Monsieur

LP 3 - Side A

1. Don Juan Triumphant

2. The Point Of No Return

3. Down Once More / Track Down This Murderer

4. Have You Gorged Yourself

LP 3 - Side B

1. Andrew's Phantom Demo

2. Box Five

3. Masquerade Original Demo