Vinyl LP pressing. A groundbreaking "integrated" show that ushered in a new era in Broadway musicals, Oklahoma! Also holds the unique distinction of having been the first stage production to spawn an original cast album. Upon it's release on December 2, 1943, the recording became an instant success, paving the way to a new musical genre, the "Broadway cast album, " that has been flourishing ever since, and changing the way the theatrical and music industries intermingle. The Broadway cast album has flourished ever since; now, as the first Rodgers & Hammerstein musical turns 75, it's original cast album returns to vinyl: "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin', " "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top, " "People Will Say We're in Love, " "I Can't Say No" and more.