Erich Leinsdorf
Björling sang the part of Mario Cavaradossi in the 1957 complete stereo recording of "Tosca", recorded by RCA Victor in Rome with Erich Leinsdorf conducting. The tenor was awarded the 1959 Grammy Award for Best Classical Performance – Vocal Soloist (With Or Without Orchestra) for his RCA Victor recital album, "Björling in Opera".