The cast were accompanied by the London Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Simon Rattle.

The recording took place in February 1988 in No.1 Studio of Abbey Road in London.

The 1993 TV adaptation [1] of Porgy and Bess used this recording as its soundtrack, and featured most of the original cast of the Glyndebourne production.

Bruce Hubbard, who had died in 1991, did not appear, although his singing voice was heard as Jake, while Gordon Hawkins played the role onscreen.

Likewise, soprano Harolyn Blackwell's voice was heard as Clara, although Paula Ingram played the role.