01Early Career
Chick Corea worked with Cal Tjader in 1967
Between 1962 and 1967, Chick Corea collaborated with key figures of Latin jazz including Mongo Santamaria and Cal Tjader, marking a foundational period before his jazz fusion breakthrough.
Artist profile · 04/07/2026
Chick Corea
Chick Corea, American jazz pianist born 1941 in Chelsea, Massachusetts, was a key figure in jazz fusion and contemporary jazz until 2021.
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- Albums on Vinyles.com
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- Last.fm listeners
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About
Chick Corea, Innovator of jazz fusion and solo piano mastery from the U.S.
11 albums on Vinyles.com; classic 1972 Fusion LP 'Return To Forever' averages €8.55 with 186 for sale.
Chick Corea's career began in the early 1960s within Latin jazz scenes before expanding to jazz fusion and contemporary jazz. He recorded with notable jazz musicians and integrated the Fender Rhodes electric piano in the late 1960s. Forming the group Return to Forever in 1971, Corea contributed significantly to the jazz fusion movement. His catalog includes avant-garde projects, solo piano improvisations, and collaborations with Gary Burton and others. The 11 vinyl albums listed on Vinyles.com represent a broad spectrum of his styles from bebop to fusion.
The vinyl pressings cover original releases and reissues across major labels like ECM, Polydor, Warner Bros., and others, highlighting the continued collector interest in his work.
Discography
Chick Corea discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Data provided by Discogs
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Signature songs
- 01
Windows - 02
Crystal SilenceReturn To Forever · 1972 - 03Spain
- 04My One and Only Love
- 05Matrix
- 06Return To ForeverReturn To Forever · 1972
- 07Armando's Rhumba
- 08What Game Shall We Play TodayReturn To Forever · 1972
Essentials
3 Chick Corea albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 1972This jazz fusion album founded by Corea and Stanley Clarke features four tracks, including the 12-minute title track and the suite 'Sometime Ago - La Fiesta' spanning over 23 minutes.
4 tracksJazz fusion and Latin jazzReleased 1972Polydor label
#2 · 1971A solo piano album of contemplative post-bop pieces, including 'Noon Song' and a suite titled 'Where Are You Now? – A Suite Of Eight Pictures'.
6 tracksSolo pianoReleased 1971ECM Records
#3 · 2022A 2022 3-vinyl box set featuring collaborations with John Patitucci and Dave Weckl under the Akoustic Band name, including live and studio material.
3 LPsJazz Rock / Fusion / FunkLabel: Concord JazzLimited edition
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Artists similar to Chick Corea
Artists who share part of Chick Corea's musical DNA.
Chick Corea Elektric Band
Return to Forever
Chick Corea & Gary Burton
Herbie Hancock
Gary Burton
Chick Corea Akoustic Band
Keith Jarrett
Weather Report
B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of Chick Corea
Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
02Fusion Band
Return To Forever founded in 1971
In 1971, Chick Corea created the band Return to Forever featuring bassist Stanley Clarke, initially focusing on jazz Latin styles and later moving into pure jazz fusion.
"The Fender Rhodes piano became a passion after Miles Davis introduced me to it during my 1968-1970 tenure."— Chick Corea
04Label
Co-founded Stretch Records in 1992
Chick Corea co-founded the Stretch label with Ron Moss in 1992 to gain artistic freedom, attracting artists like Bob Berg and John Patitucci to the imprint.
05Award
Grammy for Spain for Sextet and Orchestra in 2001
His album Corea Concerto won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Arrangement in 2001 for the piece 'Spain for Sextet and Orchestra', a highlight of his later career.
Chick Corea CDs
See allForever Yours: The Farewell Performance
Chick Corea
Jazz Rock / Fusion / FunkJazz/Blues
2026-02-27Universal Music GroupNow He Sings, Now He Sobs
Chick Corea
Jazz Rock / Fusion / FunkJazz/Blues
2025-06-28SOLID STATE RECORDSNow He Sings, Now He Sobs
Chick Corea
Jazz Rock / Fusion / FunkJazz/Blues
2025-06-25SOLID STATE RECORDSNow He Sings, Now He Sobs
Chick Corea
Jazz Rock / Fusion / FunkJazz/Blues
2023-04-01MUSIC ON CDFrom£14.65
1 offerTwo Digipack
Chick Corea
Jazz Rock / Fusion / FunkJazz/Blues
2015-10-01Stretch RecordsFrom£12.31
1 offerWhere Have I Known You Before
Chick Corea
Jazz Rock / Fusion / FunkJazz/Blues
2011-07-13POLYDORFrom£7.97
2 offers
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who was Chick Corea?
Chick Corea was an American jazz pianist and composer active from the 1960s until 2021, known for jazz fusion and contemporary jazz styles.
What are Chick Corea's best-known albums on vinyl?
Return To Forever (1972), Piano Improvisations Vol. 1 (1971), and more recent collection sets are among his key vinyl releases.
What style of music did Chick Corea play?
He played jazz, bebop, Latin jazz, jazz fusion, and contemporary jazz, often incorporating electric piano and synthesizers.
Which labels released Chick Corea's vinyl albums?
Notable labels include ECM Records, Polydor, Warner Bros. Records, Candid, and Concord Jazz among others.
How rare is the original 1972 Return To Forever vinyl?
The Japanese original promo pressing from 1972 is rare with few known copies for sale; German ECM pressings are more common in the market.
Which Chick Corea vinyls are popular in France?
Collectors in France often seek releases like Paint The World and Sardinia, available via local distributors.
What should I listen for in Chick Corea's fusion records?
Listen for electric piano textures, complex rhythms, Latin influences, and dynamic improvisation.
Are there live Chick Corea vinyl albums?
Yes, live albums like Live Under The Sky 79 from Tokyo capture his performance energy and are available in vinyl format.
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Sources & method
This profile is compiled by the vinyles.com editors from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discography data from MusicBrainz (dates, country, active years).
- Tracklists, covers and genres from Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists from Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editors.
Last updated: 04/07/2026