Jussi’s Recordings
“To me it was the absolute epitome of beauty. His voice would go across the orchestra like an arch, even in pianissimo. The way he sang that rehearsal, that was my most unforgettable moment. ... ”
IN 2025, SIXTY-FIVE YEARS have elapsed since Jussi passed away, but his recordings are still in great demand, whether sold on CD or DVD or downloaded from the web. His art is preserved in 39 complete operas and choral works and at least 644 individual titles like songs and arias. Though the very most of them have now been reissued on CD, recordings are still being made available in that format, using the latest technology.
In June 2015, Harald Henrysson’s list of recordings of Jussi Björling and the disc and tape issues where they are represented (A Jussi Björling Phonography) was published in its entirety on the web for the first time. After his latest revision in March 2025, it comprises 3397 issues, 1584 of which are CDs. The Pearl Fishers Duet is included on no less than 245 of the issues!
Access to two large collections, one at the former Jussi Björling Museum and the other, privately owned by Pär-Olov Jansson and comprising only CDs, have been important for the work.
By clicking the five first links below you will access this list.
Chronological list of recordings
Two parts: Commercial studio recordings; Other recordings
Issues on analog records & tapes
78, 45 and 33 r.p.m. disc formats; various sound tape formats; video tapes
Issues on digital
CD, Laser, DVD and Blu-ray formats
Music index
Arranged by composers and works
Interviews with Jussi
For unique recordings available through JBS-USA, visit the SHOP tab on this website (Merchandise) or by clicking the tab below.
Additional multiple recordings of complete operas, concerts, songs and arias, are also available commercially in CD and/or MP3 formats.
“The timbre of his voice was so burnished, its equilibrium so secure ... it was singing of a tonal splendor unique in contemporary music. ”