In 1992, an English version of the show was created with lyrics by Tim Rice, and an album titled Tycoon was released on 6 July 1992.

Tycoon debuted on the chart in France in early September 1992 and peaked at number one in March 1993, spending three weeks at the top.

[12] The first single, "The World Is Stone" by Cyndi Lauper entered the chart in France in August 1992 and reached number two.

The second single, "Only the Very Best" by Peter Kingsbery debuted on the chart in January 1993, peaking also at the second position.

The last single, "Ziggy" by Celine Dion debuted on the French chart in July 1993 and reached number two as well.