- Release date
- October 16, 1970
- Label
- MCA Records
- Catalog number
- MKPS 2011
- Format
- Double 12" LP
- Tags
- soundtrack / cast release
- Comments
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"Rock Opera" written by Tim Rice (lyrics and book) and Andrew Lloyd Webber (music). 2nd album = MKPS 2012
On April 4, 1971, the musical was presented for the first time in a live, concert performance by the Ravenswood Rock Group. The first authorized concert took place at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's Civic Arena on July 11, 1971, while the Broadway show opened on October 12, 1971. Finally, a film adaptation was released on August 15, 1973. - Related releases
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Jesus Christ Superstar - Deluxe Edition triple disc 50th anniversary reissue with a bonus CD of previously unreleased material