Life Is Nothing Without Music (Ohne Musik Kann Ich Nicht Leben)
Oscar Straus, Sari Barabas, Brigitte Mira, Kurt Wehofschitz, Walter Müller (2), Das Hansen-Quartett, Singgemeinschaft Rudolf Lamy, Carl Michalski
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- SEGM 7697
- Format
- 7" · EP · 45 RPM
- Country
- New Zealand
- Genre
- Classical
Where to find one
Search for Life Is Nothing Without Music (Ohne Musik Kann Ich Nicht Leben) on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
This 1950s recording captures a quintessential moment in post-war European operetta and film music, featuring a collaboration between the renowned composer Oscar Straus and a ensemble of prominent German-language performers including Sari Barabas and Brigitte Mira. The release reflects the era's enduring appreciation for light classical compositions, which served as a cultural bridge during the period of reconstruction in Germany and Austria.
The production represents the lush, theatrical arrangements characteristic of the Columbia label's mid-century catalog, intended to bring the vitality of stage musical numbers into the domestic living room. By assembling vocalists like Barabas and Mira alongside the Singgemeinschaft Rudolf Lamy and the Carl Michalski orchestra, the record aimed to preserve the polished, melodic spirit of traditional operetta for a generation transitioning toward modern popular music formats.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real records collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Life Is Nothing Without Music (Ohne Musik Kann Ich Nicht Leben)
Life Is Nothing Without Music (Ohne Musik Kann Ich Nicht Leben) is a record in the Vinyl Records catalog on collecto.rs. Oscar Straus, Sari Barabas, Brigitte Mira, Kurt Wehofschitz, Walter Müller (2), Das Hansen-Quartett, Singgemeinschaft Rudolf Lamy, Carl Michalski. Catalog data is sourced from Discogs. No public records collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Life Is Nothing Without Music (Ohne Musik Kann Ich Nicht Leben) on collecto.rs?
Life Is Nothing Without Music (Ohne Musik Kann Ich Nicht Leben) doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Life Is Nothing Without Music (Ohne Musik Kann Ich Nicht Leben)?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your record, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other vinyl records collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Life Is Nothing Without Music (Ohne Musik Kann Ich Nicht Leben) catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Life Is Nothing Without Music (Ohne Musik Kann Ich Nicht Leben) is sourced from Discogs. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs records tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your records is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every record you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free%20%3D%20La%20Vida%20Es%20Un%20Rock%20(Y%20El%20Radio%20Me%20Convenci%C3%B3)%20%2F%20Are%20You%20Ready%20To%20Believe%20%3D%20Est%C3%A1s%20Lista%20Para%20Creer%3F)
)
