 He first started recording in 1927 with Paul Whiteman and his orchestra, he released his first album containing compilations in 1939, and his first studio album "Ballad for Americans", (which contained no re-issued singles) in 1940.His final album "Beautiful Memories" was released in 1976, however material recorded before his death was issued posthumously, as the album "Seasons" in 1977.Crosby also recorded with numerous other artists, including Al Jolson, his fellow film star's Judy Garland and Bob Hope and most especially The Andrews Sisters.