Lea Salonga albums discography
Salonga at the 74th Tony Awards
Studio albums12
Live albums6
Compilation albums2

Filipino singer and actress Lea Salonga has released twelve studio albums, six live albums, two compilation albums and is involved in at least ten cast recordings. According to Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Salonga has sold 3.5 million certified singles in the United States.[1] At age 10, Salonga recorded her debut album, Small Voice, which was certified Gold in the Philippines.[2] Salonga's 1993 self-titled album made her the first Filipino singer to sign with an international record label.[3]

Salonga is widely recognized as a "Disney Legend"[4] for providing singing voices for two Disney princesses. Through the RIAA, the single "A Girl Worth Fighting For" has been certified Gold, "Reflection" certified Platinum, and "A Whole New World" certified 2× Platinum.[5] She has logged two top 10 albums on Billboard's Classical Crossover Albums chart.[6] In 1990, Salonga scored her first entry on the Official UK Singles chart with 'The Last Night with the World' peaking at No. 81 (a duet with Simon Bowman.[7] In 2008, the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) honored her with the prestigious Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino award, recognizing her remarkable achievements.[8]

Albums

Studio albums

Title Year Studio album details Sales Certifications
Small Voice 1981
  • Released: 1981 (Philippines)
 PHI: 20,000
Lea 1988
  • Released: 1988 (Philippines)
Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal 1992
  • Released: 1992 (Philippines)
Lea Salonga 1993
  • Released: 1993 (Philippines, US)
 PHI: 40,000

IDN: 5,000

I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing 1997
  • Released: 1997 (Philippines, US)
By Heart 1998
  • Released: 1998 (Philippines, US)
In Love 1998
  • Released: 1998 (Philippines, US)
 PHI: 80,000 PARI: 2× Platinum[12][13]
Lea Salonga Christmas Album 2001
  • Released: 2001 (Philippines)
Songs from the Screen 2001
  • Released: 2001 (Philippines)
Inspired 2007
  • Released: 2007 (Philippines)
 PHI: 30,000 PARI: Platinum[14][15]
Lea Salonga: Your Songs 2010
  • Released: 2010
Bahaghari [Rainbow]: Lea Salonga Sings Traditional Songs of the Philippines 2017
  • Released: 2017 (Philippines)

Live albums

Title Year Live album details Sales Certifications
Lea Salonga Live Vol. 1 2000 PHI: 20,000 PARI: Gold[16]
Lea Salonga Live Vol. 2 PHI: 20,000 PARI: Gold[16]
The Broadway Concert 2002
  • Released: 2002 (Philippines)
Songs from Home: Live Concert Recording 2004
  • Released: 2004 (Philippines)
The Journey So Far – Recorded Live at Cafe Carlyle 2011
  • Released: 2011 (Philippines, US)
Live in Concert With The Sydney Symphony Orchestra 2020
  • Released: 2020 (Philippines, US)

Compilation albums

Title Year Compilation album details
OPM Timeless Collection Gold Series 1997
  • Released: 1997 (Philippines)
  • Label: OctoArts EMI
  • Format: CD
The Story of Lea Salonga: The Ultimate OPM Collection 2001
  • Released: 2001 (Philippines)
  • Label: EMI Virgin Music
  • Format: CD, Cassette

Soundtracks

Title Year Soundtrack details
Ninja Kids 1986 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Aladdin 1992 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Mulan 1998 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Mulan II 2005 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Season 1, Vol. 2 2016 Original Television Soundtrack
Yellow Rose 2020 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Centaurworld: S1 2021 Music from the Netflix Original Series
Centaurworld: S2 Soundtrack from the Netflix Series

Cast recordings

Title Year Cast recording details
Miss Saigon 1990 Original London Cast Recording
Little Tramp 1992 Studio Concept Cast Recording
The King and I 1992 Hollywood Studio Cast Recording
Making Tracks 2001 Original Cast Recording
Flower Drum Song 2002 Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Cinderella 2010 Original International Tour Cast Recording
Allegiance 2016 Original Broadway Cast Recording
Once on This Island 2017 New Broadway Cast Recording

Extended plays

Title Year Extended play details
Kailan Pa 1985
  • Released: 1985 (Philippines)
  • Label: Blackgold
  • Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)
The Last Night Of The World 1990
  • Released: 1990 (UK)
  • Label: Geffen Records
  • Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM / 12", 45 RPM), CD

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, showing year(s) released, details, sales, and originating album
Title Year Single details Sales and certifications Album
"Alphabet Song ('A' You're Adorable)"

(with The Bubblegum Kids)

1980
  • Released: 1980 (Philippines)
  • Label: FGS Records
  • Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)
 Small Voice
"Thank You For The Music"
"Someone's Waiting For You"
  • Released: 1980 (Philippines)
  • Label: FGS Records
  • Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)
"Rainbow Connection"
"I Am But A Small Voice (Ako'y Munting Tinig)" 1981
  • Released: 1981 (Philippines)
  • Label: FGS Records
  • Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)
"Tomorrow"
"The Last Night Of The World"

(with Simon Bowman)

1990
  • Released: 1990 (UK, Hong Kong, Germany)
  • Label: Geffen Records
  • Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM / 12", 45 RPM), CD
 Miss Saigon
"Sun And Moon"

(with Simon Bowman)

  • Released: 1990 (Philippines)
  • Label: Warner Bros. Records
  • Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)
"The Fall Of Saigon"

(with Simon Bowman and Peter Polycarpou)

"Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal" 1992
  • Released: 1992 (Philippines)
  • Label: OctoArts International
  • Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)
 Non-album singles
"A Whole New World"

(with Jose Mari Chan)

1993
  • Released: 1993 (Philippines)
  • Label: Walt Disney Records
  • Format: Vinyl (7", 45 RPM)
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

  • Released: 1993 (Japan)
  • Label: Walt Disney Records
  • Format: Mini CD
 RIAA: 2X Platinum (2,000,000)

JPN: Gold (120,000)[17][18]

Aladdin
"How Wonderful We Are"

(with Peabo Bryson)

1995
  • Released: 1995 (US)
  • Label: Lightyear Entertainment
  • Format: Cassette, CD
 People: A Musical Celebration Of Diversity
"The Last Night Of The World"

(with Simon Bowman)

1996
  • Released: 1996 (Netherlands)
  • Label: Geffen Records
  • Format: CD
 Miss Saigon
"Sariling Awit Natin"

(with Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo Mañalac)

2015
  • Released: 2015 (Philippines)
  • Label: Not On Label
  • Format: Streaming, digital download
 Non-album singles
"We Win As One" 2019
  • Released: 2019 (Philippines)
  • Label: Not On Label
  • Format: Streaming, digital download
"Dream Again" 2020
  • Released: 2020
  • Label: Not On Label
  • Format: Streaming, digital download

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles, showing year(s) released, location(s) released in, label, format(s) released in, selected chart positions, certifications, and originating album
Title Year Promotional single details Album Certification
"The Last Night Of The World"

(with Simon Bowman)

1989
  • Released: 1989 (UK)
  • Label: WEA
  • Format: Cassette
 Miss Saigon
"The Fall Of Saigon"

(with Simon Bowman and The Company)

1990
  • Released: 1990 (Germany)
  • Label: Geffen Records
  • Format: CD
"This Is The Hour"

(with Keith Burns and The Company)

"Reflection" 1998
  • Released: 1998 (US, Japan, Taiwan)
  • Label: Walt Disney Records
  • Format: Cassette, CD, Mini CD
 Mulan RIAA: Platinum
"Heart of the Filipino"

(with Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo Mañalac)

2016
  • Released: 2016 (Philippines)
  • Label: Not On Label
  • Format: Streaming, digital download
 Non-album singles
"Bayaning Tunay"

(with Various Artists[A])

2021
  • Released: 2021 (Philippines)
  • Label: Not On Label
  • Format: Streaming, digital download

Other appearances

Title Year Country Label Album
"If Only" 1985 Philippines Blackgold Records Likha: Awit Ng Bata
"We Are the World"

(with Children of the World Project[B])

US, Japan Starborn Records & Tapes, SMS Records Non-album single
"Please Naman" 1989 Philippines OctoArts International OctoArts Pilipino Music 2
"Only You" 1990 OPM Hit Series
"The Last Night Of The World"

(with Simon Bowman)

US Geffen Records A Musical History Of The Decade 1980-1990: Vol. 4
"Mula Noon, Hanggang Ngayon" 1992 Philippines OctoArts International Hitmasters 2
"It's Just Goodbye" 1993 US Atlantic Knock Out Sampler
"We Could Be In Love"

(with Brad Kane)

Canada Warner Music Canada Warner Music Canada: Vol. 189
"Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal" Philippines OctoArts International OPM Hit Series 7
"Nandito Ako" Philippines Octo Arts International OPM Hit Revivals 2
OPM Hit Series 8
"We Could Be In Love"

(with Brad Kane)

1994 Hungary Warner Music Hungary Bravo Hits 2
UK Fine Tunes Hit & Run Music 3
"One Earth"

(with Bill Shontz)

US Lightyear Entertainment Greatest Hits!
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

US, Australia, Singapore Walt Disney Records Disney's Award Winning Classics
US Musical Classics Sampler
1995 Classic Disney Volume I (60 Years Of Musical Magic)
US, UK, Denmark, Norway Classics 1
US, Canada And The Winner Is... A Collection Of Honored Disney Classic Songs
US, Canada, Brazil Disney's Princess Collection
Canada Madacy Music Group The Best Of Today's Movie Hits: Disc 1
US Rhino Records The Envelope Please... Academy Award Winning Songs (1934-1993): Vol. 5
"How Wonderful We Are"

(with Peabo Bryson)

US Pro Audio USA Hit Trax X151
"讓你的生命裡有我"

(with 王傑)

Taiwan Warner Music Taiwan The UFO / Warner CD Sampler Vol. 24 1995 / 11
"The Journey (Remix)" US Pro Audio USA Hit Trax X134
"We Could Be In Love"

(with Brad Kane)

1996 Malaysia WEA A Gift Of Love
Taiwan The Wedding Album
"Liman-Dipang Tao" Philippines Musiko Records The Silver Album
BMG Records The Silver Album: Minus One
"Paraiso" Musiko Records The Silver Album
BMG Records The Silver Album: Minus One
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

US Rhino Records Tim Rice Collection: Stage and Screen Classics
The Envelope Please... Academy Award Winning Songs: Vol. 5 (1982-1993)
US, Mexico Walt Disney Records Disney's Hero Song, Vol. 3
1997 Canada
US Classic Disney Collection: 60 Years Of Musical Magic
"We Could Be In Love"

(with Brad Kane)

Taiwan Warner Music Taiwan 100% Love Songs
"Narration with Music"[C]

(with the Russian Federation State Symphony Orchestra)

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Suite, Op. 71a)
"Ngayon Pa Lang, Tagumpay Ka Na"

(with Cris Villonco)

Philippines Musiko Records One Smile At A Time
"Reflection" 1998 Malaysia Sony Music 花木蘭 Mulan
US, Canada Walt Disney Records Disney's Princess Collection Vol. 2
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

Italy La Magia Disney In Musica
"Honor To Us All"

(with Beth Fowler and Marni Nixon)

US Disney's 75 Years Of Music & Memories
"I Don't Love You Anymore"

(with Ariel Rivera)

1999 Aawitin Ko Na Lang
"Friend Of Mine" Indonesia Ariola Passion 2
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

2000 Italy Walt Disney Records Disney 2000
2001 US Disney's Greatest: Volume 1
Disney's Greatest Volume 1 & 2
"Reflection" Disney's Greatest Volume 1
Disney's Greatest Volume 1 & 2
Disney's Princess Favorites
"I Have Dreamed"

(with Peabo Bryson)

Philips Greatest Hits
2002 Not On Label Richard Rodgers 2002 Centennial
"Friend Of Mine" Taiwan Warner Music Taiwan 愛是唯 一 Love Is The Answer
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

UK Walt Disney Records Disney's Princess Collection
"Reflection"
"When October Goes" 2003 Dream: The Lyrics and Music of Johnny Mercer
"We Could Be In Love"

(with Brad Kane)

China Tone Music Love Diary
"Mula Noon, Hanggang Ngayon" Philippines EMI EMI 25th Silver Anniversary OPM Collection
Southeast Asia Not On Label New OPM Music Hits List
"If You Can Dream"

(with Susan Stevens Logan, Christie Houser, Jodi Benson, Paige O'Hara, and Judy Kuhn)

2004 Disney Princess: The Ultimate Song Collection
"Pie Jesu"

(with Daniel Rodriguez)

2005 US Blix Street Records In The Presence
"Panis Angelicus"

(with Daniel Rodriguez)

"Via Dolorosa" Stand Ye Steady: Songs of Courage and Inspiration
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

US Walt Disney Records Julie Andrews Selects Her Favorite Disney Songs
2006 UK, Australia The Best Disney Album In The World ...Ever!
"Reflection"
"Pie Jesu"

(with Daniel Rodriguez)

US Springtime of Faith Pope John Paul II: The Tribute Album
"All Of You (Tagalog)" Philippines Columbia, Burgundy Records Romantic Classics
"If You Can Dream"

(with Susan Stevens Logan, Christie Houser, Jodi Benson, Paige O'Hara, and Judy Kuhn)

2008 UK, Europe Walt Disney Records Disneygirl
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

Malaysia Disney Greatest Musicals
"Reflection"
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

UK, Australia, Brazil, Malaysia, Indonesia Disney Greatest Love Songs
"Reflection"
"The Last Night Of The World"

(with Simon Bowman)

Sweden Absolute Absolute Musicals
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

UK Virgin 101 Songs From The Musicals
2009 Malaysia Walt Disney Records The Essential Disney Love Song Collection
UK, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Indonesia The Magic of Disney
"Tell Me" Philippines PolyEast Records All About Joey
"I Have Dreamed"

(with Peabo Bryson)

Hungary Universal Music Group Musical Szerelem: A Broadway Legszebb Szerelmes Dalai
"Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal" 2010 Philippines PolyEast Records Timeless: The OPM Memories
"Look (a Rainbow)" Live
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

2011 UK Walt Disney Records Now That's What I Call Disney!
"On My Own" Poland Pomaton EMI The Best Musicals... Ever!
"Promise Me" Philippines Ivory Music & Video, Sony Music Entertainment Pinoy Senti Hits
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

2012 Mexico Walt Disney Records Love by Disney
"Reflection"
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

US Now That's What I Call Disney, Vol. 1
"Reflection"
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

2013 US, Canada, UK, Australia, Brazil Disney Classics
"Reflection"
"I Still Believe"

(with Claire Moore)

Germany Universal Music Group Best Of Musical
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

US Walt Disney Records Now That's What I Call Disney Princess
"Reflection"
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

2014 Europe Now That's What I Call Disney!
"Reflection"
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

Canada, Australia Universal Music Disney Icon Volume 1
"Somewhere"

(with Mitoy Yonting)

Philippines MCA Music Hanggang Wakas
"Can You Feel the Love Tonight"

(with Il Divo)

Europe Columbia, Syco Music A Musical Affair: Live in Japan
"Memory"

(with Il Divo)

"The Music of the Night"

(with Il Divo)

"Time to Say Goodbye (Con te partirò)"

(with Il Divo)

"A Whole New World"

(with Il Divo)

"Nandito Ako" Philippines PolyEast Records OPM Throwback - The Best Of OPM Favorites
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

2015 Norway Walt Disney Records Disney's Beste
Sweden Disney's Bästa
"A Whole New World"

(with Il Divo)

2016 Thailand Sony Music #Love - Yes I Do
"Reflection" US Walt Disney Records Dream Big, Princess
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

2017 UK Classic Disney
"Reflection"
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

2018 US, Europe Disney Ultimate Hits
"Reflection"
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

Europe Disney: The Platinum Collection Volume 2
2019 Canada Disney Icon Love Songs
"A Girl Worth Fighting For"

(with Harvey Fierstein)

Japan Super Friendship!: Disney Music Collection
"A Whole New World"

(with Brad Kane)

2020 Europe Disney Sing-Along: Disney Classics
"Christmas In Our Hearts"

(with Pentatonix)

2022 RCA Records Holidays Around the World
"The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
"Payapang Daigdig"
"Christmas Together Melody: Sleigh Ride / I'll Be Home for Christmas / O Holy Night"
"Angels from the Realms of Glory"

(with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square)

2023 USA Intellectual Reserve, Inc. Season of Light

Notes

  1. ^ Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Gary Valenciano, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Pops Fernandez, Martin Nievera, Lani Misalucha, Noel Cabangon, Piolo Pascual, Bamboo Mañalac, Ely Beundia, Erik Santos, Christian Bautista, Jed Madela, Nyoy Volante, Angeline Quinto, KZ Tandigan, Morissette, Klarisse, Janine Berdin, Jason Dy, Sam Concepcion, and Lara M
  2. ^ The "Children of the World Project" included 79 children from around the globe: Scotty Alexander, Nabil Ashour, David Atherton, Joseph Baham, Drew Barrymore, Stephanie Block, Danielle Brisebois, Ishmun Brown, Mone Brown, Irwin Bryngelson, David Chan, Kelly Chan, Kristy Chan, Christopher Clark, Jason Cook, Stephanie Dicker, Kristie Douglas, Rashid Duke, Stacy Ferguson, Kim Fields, Jania Foxworth, Todd Garner, Troy Garner, Naomi Gibson, Paul Gimondo, Susan Guzman, Tanya Harrah, Ya'landa Harris, Laurie Hendler, Chelsea Hoffman, Brittny Jackson, Valencia Jackson, Christie Raye Jones, Mike Lawrence, Chris Leach, Lisa Lopez, Martika, Jennifer Mazur, Shalane Mccall, Alyssa Milano, Maile Misajon, Katina Morris, West Munz, Heather O'Rourke, Rahsaan Patterson, Danny Pintauro, Michelle Poston, Stevie Real, Patty Reitter, Alphonso Ribeiro, Jason Rodgers, Jonathan Ross, Shavar Ross, Carrie Rudner, Jennifer Ruiz, Gerard Salonga, Lea Salonga, Michael Samaniego, James Sampson, Maria Sanchez, Renee Sands, Steven Sawaya, Glenn Scarpelli, Jerry Sharell, Nicole Shelley, Quinzelle Swayne, Teri Tobin, Tammy Townshend, Laura Trimas, Veronique Vicari, Gina Vinaccia, David Wagner, Priscilla Weems, Angela White, Christopher White, Nicole Williams, Zeke Williams, Shanice Wilson, and Rochelle Yoshida.
  3. ^ Narrator

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