Artist page · 04/07/2026

Julie London

Santa RosaBorn in 1926JAZZ14 vinyl albums
Julie London, born in Santa Rosa, California in 1926, was an American singer and actress known for her smooth jazz and vocal pop style. She rose to fame in the 1950s with a sultry voice and recorded over 30 albums before her death in 2000.
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About

Julie London, Sultry voice of jazz and pop from 1950s America.

14 vinyl records including classic 1950s LPs on Liberty – tracked rare pressings and price trends.

Julie London began her career in entertainment as a child singing on radio, later becoming both an actress and a jazz vocalist. She recorded extensively throughout the 1950s and 1960s, favoring intimate jazz and blues standards delivered in her distinct, warm vocal style. Best known for her hit “Cry Me a River” from the 1955 album "Julie Is Her Name", she recorded primarily for Liberty Records, with numerous mono vinyl LPs available. Collectors appreciate her original US and UK pressings, which vary in format and catalogue numbers.

Her work spans jazz, blues, and traditional pop genres, with notable albums like "Calendar Girl" (1956), "About The Blues" (1957), and "London By Night" (1959).

Discography

Julie London — Discography

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

Yummy, Yummy, YummyLiberty · 1969
1969
Yummy, Yummy, Yummy
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Nice Girls Don't Stay For BreakfastLiberty · 1967
1967
Nice Girls Don't Stay For Breakfast
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
All Through The NightLiberty · 1966
1966
All Through The Night
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
For The Night PeopleLiberty · 1966
1966
For The Night People
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Our Fair LadyLiberty · 1965
1965
Our Fair Lady
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Feeling GoodLiberty · 1965
1965
Feeling Good
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Tenderly YoursGuest Star · 1964
1964
Tenderly Yours
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
In Person At The AmericanaLiberty · 1964
1964
In Person At The Americana
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
You Don't Have To Be A Baby To CryLiberty · 1964
1964
You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Wonderful World Of Julie LondonLiberty · 1963
1963
The Wonderful World Of Julie London
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The End Of The WorldLiberty · 1963
1963
The End Of The World
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Love On The RocksLiberty · 1963
1963
Love On The Rocks
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Julie London Sings Latin In  A Satin MoodLiberty · 1963
1963
Julie London Sings Latin In A Satin Mood
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Love LettersLiberty · 1962
1962
Love Letters
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Sophisticated LadyLiberty · 1962
1962
Sophisticated Lady
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Whatever Julie WantsLiberty · 1961
1961
Whatever Julie Wants
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Send For MeLiberty · 1961
1961
Send For Me
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Julie...At HomeLiberty · 1960
1960
Julie...At Home
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Swing Me An Old SongLiberty · 1959
1959
Swing Me An Old Song
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Your Number PleaseLiberty · 1959
1959
Your Number Please
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
London By NightLiberty · 1959
1959
London By Night
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Julie Is Her Name Volume IILiberty · 1958
1958
Julie Is Her Name Volume II
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
JulieLiberty · 1958
1958
Julie
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
About The BluesLiberty · 1957
1957
About The Blues
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Lonely GirlLiberty · 1956
1956
Lonely Girl
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Calendar GirlLiberty · 1956
1956
Calendar Girl
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Julie Is Her NameLiberty · 1955
1955
Julie Is Her Name
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Julie London's career.

01
Cry Me a River
Cry Me a River
Julie Is Her Name · 1955
02
I'm in the Mood for Love
I'm in the Mood for Love
Julie Is Her Name · 1955
03
I'm Glad There Is You
I'm Glad There Is You
Julie Is Her Name · 1955
04
Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)
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05
No Moon At All - Remastered
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06
Blue Moon
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07
I'd Like You for Christmas
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08
Sway
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The essentials

The 3 Julie London albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1955
Vinyl, LP, Mono
Julie Is Her Name

Breakthrough album featuring the hit “Cry Me a River”, defining Julie London's smooth vocal jazz style with 13 tracks.

13 tracksMonoLiberty labelOriginal 1955 release
#2 · 1956
Vinyl, LP, Mono
Calendar Girl

Distinctive album blending jazz and pop with 13 tracks including period seasonal themes and smooth vocal delivery.

13 tracksMonoLiberty labelOriginal 1956 release
#3 · 1957
Vinyl, LP, Mono
About the Blues

Jazz and blues vocal album with 12 tracks highlighting Julie London's intimate phrasing and blues interpretation.

12 tracksMonoLiberty labelOriginal 1957 release

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Collectors

For vinyl die-hards

The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.

Market values (source: Discogs)

For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.

London By Night
Master release · LP · 1959
Market position i
10,97 €
Min price 8 €Max price 17 €
Average price 10,97 €
Only 36 copies for sale on Discogs
157 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Your Number Please
Master release · LP · 1959
Market position i
5,02 €
Min price 4 €Max price 7 €
Average price 5,02 €
Only 11 copies for sale on Discogs
190 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
About The Blues
Master release · LP · 1957
Market position i
9,36 €
Min price 6 €Max price 13 €
Average price 9,36 €
Only 7 copies for sale on Discogs
245 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Calendar Girl
Master release · LP · 1956
Market position i
8,69 €
Min price 5 €Max price 26 €
Average price 8,69 €
Only 28 copies for sale on Discogs
127 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Julie Is Her Name
Master release · LP · 1955
Market position i
19,57 €
Min price 4 €Max price 35 €
Average price 19,57 €
Only 13 copies for sale on Discogs
1 007 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Yummy, Yummy, Yummy
Master release · LP · 1969
Market position i
45,95 €
Min price 46 €Max price 46 €
Average price 45,95 €
Only 1 copies for sale on Discogs
139 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Your Number PleaseLP, Album, Mono
Liberty US · 1959 LRP 3130 🔥 Standard edition
190 want · 400 have · ratio 0,5
5,02 €
Your Number PleaseLP, Album, Mono
London Records New Zealand · 1959 HAM-G.6104 Original pressing
190 want · 400 have · ratio 0,5
6,82 €
London By NightLP, Album, Mono
Liberty Canada · 1959 LRP 3105, LRP. 3105 🔥 Standard edition
157 want · 355 have · ratio 0,4
9,77 €
London By NightLP, Album, Mono
London Records UK · 1959 HA-U 2171 Original pressing
157 want · 355 have · ratio 0,4
17,39 €
About The BluesLP, Album, Mono
Liberty Canada · 1957 LRP 3043 🔥 Standard edition
245 want · 911 have · ratio 0,3
5,66 €
About The BluesLP, Album, Mono
Liberty US · 1957 LRP 3043 Original pressing
245 want · 911 have · ratio 0,3
Calendar GirlLP, Album, Mono
Liberty US · 1956 SL 9002, SL-9002 🔥 Standard edition
127 want · 233 have · ratio 0,5
8,69 €
Calendar GirlLP, Mono
Liberty US · 1956 SL 9002 Original pressing
127 want · 233 have · ratio 0,5
26,10 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Julie London

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

Julie London's voice is known for its warm, intimate quality, shaping mid-century jazz vocal expression.
— Jazz vocal tradition
01Original Pressing

1959 UK Liberty LP: London By Night

The 1959 UK mono LP 'London By Night' was released on London Records with catalogue HA-U 2171 and remains a collectible pressing with distinct mono sound.

1959UK
02Original Pressing

1959 New Zealand pressing of Your Number Please

An original 1959 mono pressing of 'Your Number Please' on London Records with catalogue HAM-G.6104 came from New Zealand, offering a unique variant on this jazz vocal album.

1959New Zealand
03Studio Album

1957 'About The Blues' album track highlights

'About The Blues' from 1957 features 12 tracks such as "Basin Street Blues" (3:02) and "Blues In The Night" (3:49), showcasing her blues repertoire in a mono vinyl format.

1957US
04Recording History

1955 album Julie Is Her Name was seminal

Recorded in 1955, 'Julie Is Her Name' included the hit single "Cry Me a River" which greatly contributed to her rise in vocal jazz prominence.

1955US

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FAQ

FAQ: Julie London on physical formats

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

Who was Julie London and what genres did she perform?

Julie London was an American singer and actress specializing in jazz, blues, and traditional pop vocal styles during the 1950s and 60s.

What are notable Julie London vinyl albums to collect?

Essential albums include "Julie Is Her Name" (1955), "Calendar Girl" (1956), and "About The Blues" (1957), often found on Liberty Records mono LP format.

When did Julie London begin her music career?

She began singing on radio as a child and launched a recording career in the mid-1950s after working as an actress.

What is the significance of the album 'Julie Is Her Name'?

This 1955 album featured the hit "Cry Me a River" and established her signature sultry jazz vocal style.

Are there original Julie London vinyl pressings available in France?

Original pressings of Julie London's albums sometimes appear in French vinyl shops and online marketplaces, often imported from the US, UK, or Canada.

What labels released Julie London's vinyl records in the US and France?

In the US, most records were released by Liberty Records; in France, vinyls appear mostly as imports through various distributors and reissues.

How does Julie London's vocal style suit vinyl listening?

Her intimate, warm vocal delivery and relaxed jazz arrangements benefit greatly from vinyl's analog warmth and dynamic range.

Which Julie London track is most streamed today?

"Cry Me a River" remains her most streamed track, noted for its enduring popularity among jazz and vocal music fans.

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Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 04/07/2026