 | Les Miserables: The 10th Anniversary Dream Cast in Concert at London's Royal Albert Hall
Buy new: $21.99 / Used from: $28.85 The incredible 10th Anniversary Concert. It's no substitute for the actual show, but it's still a great way to introduce yourself to the music.
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 | Les Miserables by Original London Cast
Buy used from: $4.66 This is the weakest of the four English recordings, but it's not bad, and it's still a must-have for real fans of the musical.
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 | Les Miserables (1987 Original Broadway Cast) by Alain Boublil
Buy new: $32.49 / Used from: $10.45 This version is a solid first choice. Some of the voices are rough, but they're completely appropriate for miserable characters.
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 | Les Miserables Complete Symphonic Recording by Various Artists
Buy new: $29.98 / Used from: $15.00 The only official complete recording and a must-have for any fan. Some of the singers are controversial, but for the most part the performances are fantastic.
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 | Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert by Various Artists
Buy new: $22.99 / Used from: $14.95 The greatest, most emotionally intense recording of all. If you only want one version, get this one.
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 | Les Miserables - The Original French Concept Album by Alain Boublil
Buy used from: $8.59 The original French version of the musical. It's very different from the English version, but it's well-performed and worth owning all the same.
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 | Les Miserables (1994 Japanese Red Cast) by Claude-Michel Schonberg
Buy new: $89.98 / Used from: $67.95 A nearly complete live recording performed by a strong, emotional cast. Only a good first choice if you speak Japanese, though.
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 | Les Miserables
Buy used from: $14.57 An excellent one-disc highlights recording in German.
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 | Les Miserables: History In the Making by Edward Behr
Buy new: $17.12 / Used from: $3.48 A fascinating book about the making of the musical.
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 | "Les Miserables" Vocal Selections: Vocal Score Pt. 1-2: For Piano, Voice and Guitar (Music) by Mark Harrison
Buy used from: $9.97 Sheet music.
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 | Les Miserables in Concert: The Musical That Swept the World
Buy new: $13.46 / Used from: $9.75 Another book of sheet music, with even more songs than the first one.
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 | The Musical World of Boublil and Schonberg: The Creators of Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Martin Guerre and The Pirate Queen by Margaret Vermette
Buy new: $14.96 / Used from: $1.99 I actually haven't read this book yet, but I'm sure it's worthwhile.
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 | Les Misérables (Signet Classics) by Victor Hugo
Buy new: $7.95 / Used from: $1.94 The original classic by Victor Hugo.
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![Eclipse Series 4 - Raymond Bernard (Wooden Crosses / Les Miserables [1934]) (Criterion Collection)](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41oTEsiuR4L._SL75_.jpg) | Eclipse Series 4 - Raymond Bernard (Wooden Crosses / Les Miserables [1934]) (Criterion Collection)
Buy new: $35.99 / Used from: $20.50 Raymond Bernard's 1934 film version of the novel. Widely considered the greatest version, both by Hugo aficionados and musical fans.
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