Artist page · 06/07/2026

André Previn

BerlinBorn in 1929Ballets6 vinyl albums
André Previn (1929–2019) was a German-born American pianist, conductor, and composer renowned for his work spanning classical, jazz, and film music.
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About

Over 4000 releases including ballet and jazz; key LPs range from 1948 RCA classics to 1960s Columbia jazz albums.

Born in Berlin in 1929, André Previn developed a versatile career across classical concert music, jazz piano, and film scores. He specialized in orchestral conducting and arranging, with prolific output including ballets, concertos, and musical theatre recordings. His discography includes more than 4000 listed releases and numerous vinyl pressings mainly on labels like RCA Victor, Columbia, and Warner Classics.

His work covers standard classical repertoire such as Tchaikovsky's ballets and Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet," alongside interpretations of jazz and show tunes. Previn's recordings on vinyl provide a rich collectible field for enthusiasts tracking pressings and market prices worldwide.

Discography

André Previn discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Goodbye Charlie (Original Soundtrack Album)20th Century Fox Records · 1964
1964
Goodbye Charlie (Original Soundtrack Album)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
4 To Go!Columbia · 1963
1963
4 To Go!
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Trio In D Minor, Op.40 / Trio In D Minor, Op.120Columbia Masterworks · 1963
1963
Trio In D Minor, Op.40 / Trio In D Minor, Op.120
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
André Previn In HollywoodColumbia · 1963
1963
André Previn In Hollywood
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Sittin' On A Rainbow - The Music Of Harold ArlenColumbia · 1963
1963
Sittin' On A Rainbow - The Music Of Harold Arlen
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Piano Concerto No. 1 / Concerto For Two PianosColumbia Masterworks · 1963
1963
Piano Concerto No. 1 / Concerto For Two Pianos
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Play Kurt Weill's Mack The Knife & Bilbao-SongColumbia · 1962
1962
Play Kurt Weill's Mack The Knife & Bilbao-Song
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
DuetColumbia · 1962
1962
Duet
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The Faraway Part Of TownColumbia · 1962
1962
The Faraway Part Of Town
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Hollywood At MidnightAce Of Hearts · 1962
1962
Hollywood At Midnight
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The Previn SceneMGM Records · 1961
1961
The Previn Scene
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
André Previn Plays Songs By Harold ArlenContemporary Records · 1961
1961
André Previn Plays Songs By Harold Arlen
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
A Touch Of Elegance: The Music Of Duke EllingtonColumbia · 1961
1961
A Touch Of Elegance: The Music Of Duke Ellington
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Piano Sonata No. 3 / Four Excursions / Prelude No. 7Columbia Masterworks · 1961
1961
Piano Sonata No. 3 / Four Excursions / Prelude No. 7
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Elmer Gantry - Original Music From The Motion Picture Sound TrackUnited Artists Records · 1960
1960
Elmer Gantry - Original Music From The Motion Picture Sound Track
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Like LoveColumbia · 1960
1960
Like Love
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Performing Music From The Subterraneans - Original Sound Track AlbumMGM Records · 1960
1960
Performing Music From The Subterraneans - Original Sound Track Album
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Gershwin* - Rhapsody In Blue, Concerto In FColumbia · 1960
1960
Gershwin* - Rhapsody In Blue, Concerto In F
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Like BlueMGM Records · 1960
1960
Like Blue
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
André Previn Plays Songs By Jerome KernContemporary Records · 1959
1959
André Previn Plays Songs By Jerome Kern
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Happy SessionPhilips · 1959
1959
Happy Session
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Get Those Elephants Out'a HereMetrojazz · 1959
1959
Get Those Elephants Out'a Here
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Bells Are RingingContemporary Records · 1959
1959
Bells Are Ringing
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
André Previn Plays Songs By Vernon DukeContemporary Records · 1958
1958
André Previn Plays Songs By Vernon Duke
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Plays Fats WallerTops Records · 1958
1958
Plays Fats Waller
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Double Play!Contemporary Records · 1957
1957
Double Play!
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Silk StockingsMGM Records · 1957
1957
Silk Stockings
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Three Little WordsRCA Victor · 1957
1957
Three Little Words
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Invitation To The Dance (An Original Sound Track Album)MGM Records · 1956
1956
Invitation To The Dance (An Original Sound Track Album)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Let's Get Away From It AllDecca · 1955
1955
Let's Get Away From It All
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
CollaborationRCA Victor · 1955
1955
Collaboration
Vinyl, Album, Mono, LP
Studio
André Previn Plays Harry WarrenRCA Victor · 1952
1952
André Previn Plays Harry Warren
Vinyl, LP, 10", Album
Studio
Monarch All Star Jazz Vol. 4Monarch · 1952
1952
Monarch All Star Jazz Vol. 4
Vinyl, LP, 10", Album
Studio
By RequestRCA Victor · 1950
1950
By Request
Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album
Studio
Three Little WordsRCA Victor · 1950
1950
Three Little Words
Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Box Set, Album
Studio
Andre Previn At The PianoRCA Victor · 1948
1948
Andre Previn At The Piano
Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
Studio
The Popular PrevinColumbia ·
The Popular Previn
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Don Juan / Don QuixoteTelarc ·
Don Juan / Don Quixote
CD, Album
Studio
Symphony No. 1; Orb & Sceptre; Crown ImperialTelarc Digital ·
Symphony No. 1; Orb & Sceptre; Crown Imperial
CD, Album, Repress
Studio
But BeautifulDecca ·
But Beautiful
Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress, Stereo
Studio

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up André Previn's career.

01
Tsar Saltan, Op. 57: Flight of the Bumblebee
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02
That's Where the South Begins
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03
Overture (Jesus Christ Superstar/Soundtrack) - From "Jesus Christ Superstar" Soundtrack
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04
Called On Account Of Rain
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05
John Nineteen: Forty-One - From "Jesus Christ Superstar" Soundtrack
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06
Life Is A Ball
Life Is A Ball
4 To Go! · 1963
07
Romeo And Juliet, Op.64, Act I: Dance Of The Knights
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08
The Nutcracker - Ballet, Op.71 (1987 - Remaster): No. 14b - Danse de la Fée Dragée (Act II)
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The essentials

The 3 André Previn albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1963
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Piano Concerto No. 1 / Concerto For Two Pianos

Features two major concertos showcasing Previn's classical piano prowess with orchestral collaboration, released on Columbia Masterworks.

2 tracksStereoColumbia Masterworks1963 release
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#2 · 1963
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Sittin' On A Rainbow - The Music Of Harold Arlen

A collection of Harold Arlen songs presented with Previn's arrangements, blending pop and light music styles in stereo format.

12 tracksMono and Stereo versionsReleased on Columbia1963
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#3 · 1963
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
André Previn In Hollywood

Jazz and easy listening album featuring soundtrack themes and popular tunes, widely issued on stereo vinyl by Columbia and CBS.

12 tracksStereoColumbia / CBS1963 multiple pressings
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Go further

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Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of André Previn

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

Born in Berlin in 1929, Previn bridged classical music and jazz with equal mastery.
— André Previn profile
01Pressing

Goodbye Charlie US Stereo Original LP

Released in 1964 by 20th Century Fox Records in the US as a stereo LP on catalogue number TFS 4165, this original pressing is sought after by collectors and traded at prices up to around €6.

1964United States
02Recording

Piano Concerto No. 1 and Concerto For Two Pianos

Columbia Masterworks released this recording in stereo in 1963, featuring Previn performing classical concertos, available in several vinyl pressings with prices ranging approximately between €2.6 and €3.5.

1963United States
03Album

Sittin' On A Rainbow - The Music Of Harold Arlen

Released in 1963 on Columbia, this album covers songs by Harold Arlen performed with Previn's arrangements, available in mono and stereo versions with collectible Canadian and US pressings.

1963United States / Canada
04Label

André Previn In Hollywood

This 1963 jazz and soundtrack album was released on multiple labels including Columbia in the US and CBS in the UK, represented by several vinyl versions that collectors track for price and rarity.

1963United States / United Kingdom

Records by André Previn

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André Previn
Classical Symphony Classical Music
WARNER CLASSICS
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West Side Story - Front Cover

West Side Story

André Previn
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
CONCORD RECORDS
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PROKOFIEV: ROMEO AND JULIET - Front Cover

PROKOFIEV: ROMEO AND JULIET

André Previn
Opera / Operetta / Lyrical Singing Classical Music
WARNER CLASSICS
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TCHAIKOVSKY: LA BELLE AU BOIS DORMANT - Front Cover

TCHAIKOVSKY: LA BELLE AU BOIS DORMANT

André Previn
Ballets Classical Music
WARNER CLASSICS
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TCHAIKOVSKI: LE LAC DES CYGNES - Front Cover

TCHAIKOVSKI: LE LAC DES CYGNES

André Previn
Ballets Classical Music
WARNER CLASSICS
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TCHAIKOVSKI: CASSE-NOISETTE - Front Cover

TCHAIKOVSKI: CASSE-NOISETTE

André Previn
Ballets Classical Music
WARNER CLASSICS
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FAQ

FAQ

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Who was André Previn and what was his main musical focus?

André Previn was a German-born American pianist, conductor, and composer known for classical, jazz, and film music performances and recordings.

What are some of André Previn's essential vinyl albums for collectors?

Key vinyl albums include "Piano Concerto No. 1 / Concerto For Two Pianos" (1963), "Sittin' On A Rainbow" (1963), and "André Previn In Hollywood" (1963).

Are there notable original pressings of André Previn's albums?

Yes, original US stereo pressings like 1964's "Goodbye Charlie" LP on 20th Century Fox Records are collectible and tracked for pricing.

Which labels released André Previn's vinyl records in the 1960s?

Major labels include Columbia Masterworks, Warner Classics, RCA Victor, 20th Century Fox Records, and CBS, covering classical, jazz, and soundtrack genres.

What makes André Previn's recordings significant for vinyl audiophiles?

His recordings merge classical precision with jazz improvisation, and many have multiple pressings offering a range of audio qualities and collectible variants.

How popular is André Previn's music in France and which genres attract listeners there?

In France, Previn's classical and jazz recordings have a steady audience, especially for ballet and musical theatre works like Tchaikovsky ballets.

What vinyl formats are common for André Previn's releases?

12" LPs are most common spanning mono and stereo formats, with some 10" and 7" releases in the earlier parts of his career.

Are André Previn's vinyl records available with international pressings?

Yes, notable pressings include US, Canada, and UK issues with label variations and collectible catalog numbers like CS 8733 and ML 5792.

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Last updated: 06/07/2026