Breakthrough album featuring the hit “Cry Me a River”, defining Julie London's smooth vocal jazz style with 13 tracks.
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Julie London
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.
Liberty · 1969
Liberty · 1967
Liberty · 1966
Liberty · 1966
Liberty · 1965
Liberty · 1965
Guest Star · 1964
Liberty · 1964
Liberty · 1964
Liberty · 1963
Liberty · 1963
Liberty · 1963
Liberty · 1963
Liberty · 1962
Liberty · 1962
Liberty · 1961
Liberty · 1961
Liberty · 1960
Liberty · 1959
Liberty · 1959
Liberty · 1959
Liberty · 1958
Liberty · 1958
Liberty · 1957
Liberty · 1956
Liberty · 1956
Liberty · 1955Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Julie London's career.



The essentials
The 3 Julie London albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Distinctive album blending jazz and pop with 13 tracks including period seasonal themes and smooth vocal delivery.
Jazz and blues vocal album with 12 tracks highlighting Julie London's intimate phrasing and blues interpretation.
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Artists who share part of Julie London's musical DNA.
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.
Notable pressings & editions
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Records by Julie London
See allFAQ
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
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.



