Artist profile · 04/07/2026
John Coltrane
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About
John Coltrane, Jazz saxophone pioneer from North Carolina to global influence.
John Coltrane's legacy includes a vast catalog crossing Bebop and Free Jazz genres. His work from the 1940s to the 1960s reshaped jazz through intense improvisation and harmonic exploration. As leader of his renowned early 1960s quartet, he released groundbreaking albums on labels such as Blue Note, Prestige, and Impulse!. His recordings, particularly on vinyl, remain a benchmark for collectors and audiophiles, with pressing variations spanning mono and stereo formats from the 1950s onward.
Vinyles.com tracks over 50 Coltrane vinyl releases, including celebrated works such as "Blue Train" (1958), "Africa/Brass" (1961), and the live album "Live" At The Village Vanguard (1962).
Discography
John Coltrane discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Settin’ the Pace
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 6
- CD 4
- Cassette 1
Dakar
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 3
- CD 4
- Cassette 1
Live at Birdland
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 3
- CD 4
- Cassette 1
Bahia
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 4
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Expression
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 1
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Kulu Sé Mama
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 1
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Om
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 2
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Selflessness, Featuring My Favorite Things
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 1
- CD 4
- Cassette 1
Coltranology Volume Two
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Infinity
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
Live in Paris, Part 1
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Live in Paris, Part 2
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Concert in Japan
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 2
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Alternate Takes
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 1
- CD
- Cassette 1
The Gentle Side of John Coltrane
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 2
- CD 2
- Cassette 2
The Stardust Session
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 3
- CD 2
- Cassette 2
The Other Village Vanguard Tapes
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 2
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Second Night in Tokyo
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Coltranology Volume One
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
The Paris Concert
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 1
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
The European Tour
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Bye Bye Blackbird
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 3
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
The Inch Worm
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Juan Les Pins Jazz Festival, Antibes, July 26-27, 1965
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 3
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
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John Coltrane
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette
Live in Stockholm 1961
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Live in Antibes, 1965
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
A Jazz Hour With John Coltrane: My Favorite Things
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Live Trane: The European Tours
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD 2
- Cassette
Live at Birdland and the Half Note
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Live in Japan
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD 2
- Cassette
My Favourite Things
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
The Complete Graz Concert '62
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD 2
- Cassette
Newport '63
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
The Bethlehem Years
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD 4
- Cassette
Stellar Regions
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 1
- CD 3
- Cassette
The Complete 1961 Village Vanguard Recordings
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 2
- CD 2
- Cassette
Impressions
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Coltrane for Lovers
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD 2
- Cassette
The Olatunji Concert: The Last Live Recording
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
One Down, One Up: Live at the Half Note
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette
Bye Bye Blackbird
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Just Jazz: Live in Paris
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette
Absolutely out there
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Live Broadcasts From Birdland
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Last Performance at Newport July 2 1966
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
1960 Duesseldorf
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 5
- CD 1
- Cassette
Complete Live in Stuttgart 1963
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
The 1961 Newport Set
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Offering: Live at Temple University
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 2
- CD 1
- Cassette
17 Novembre 1962 (Live in Paris)
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Chasin’ Another Trane… Live at the Village Vanguard
John Coltrane
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
The Tiberi Tapes: A Preview of the Mythic Recordings
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
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Live in Düsseldorf 1960
John Coltrane
- Vinyl 1
- CD
- Cassette
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Data provided by Discogs
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Signature songs
- 01My Favorite Things
- 02Naima
- 03My One And Only Love
- 04
Blue TrainBlue Train · 1958 - 05Giant Steps
- 06A Love Supreme, Pt. I – Acknowledgement
- 07Naima - Mono
- 08Cousin Mary
Essentials
3 John Coltrane albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 1962A landmark live recording capturing Coltrane's intense improvisational style, featuring just three extended tracks. Original Impulse! mono French pressings still surface among collectors.
3 tracksStereo formatImpulse! labelExtended playtimes (up to 15:55)
#2 · 1961An early studio album showcasing Coltrane’s expansion into modal and free jazz, with arrangements blending brass textures.
3 tracksStereo formatImpulse! labelTracks over 7 minutes each
#3 · 1958A seminal hard bop album with five tracks including the title track and 'Moment's Notice'. Original 1958 US Blue Note mono pressings are highly sought after.
5 tracksMono formatBlue Note label1958 original pressing available
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B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of John Coltrane
Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
1958 Original US Mono Pressing of Blue Train
The 1958 original US mono pressing of Blue Train on Blue Note has a high want/have ratio of 6:1, with only 6 copies currently for sale, reflecting its collector's status.
"Live" At The Village Vanguard Original Mono Pressing
Released in 1962 by Impulse! in France, the LP mono pressing of this live album cataloged as IMP 10 remains one of the sought-after original issues among jazz vinyl collectors.
John Coltrane's Quartet in Early 1960s
The classic quartet with McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones formed in the early 1960s delivering intense, innovative jazz exploring modal and free jazz traditions.
Coltrane conceived his music as a spiritual journey, blending technical mastery and expressive dynamics.— John Coltrane
A Love Supreme's Spiritual Jazz Concept
Released in 1965, A Love Supreme reflects Coltrane's quest for transcendence through music, combining composition and improvisation in a spiritual suite that shaped jazz's avant-garde.
John Coltrane vinyl discography
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John Coltrane
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John Coltrane
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John Coltrane
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2026-06-01Impulse!From$18.99
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John Coltrane
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John Coltrane
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2026-05-0120TH CENTURY MASTERWORKS
John Coltrane CDs
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John Coltrane
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2026-09-04Rhino RecordsFrom$42.57
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John Coltrane
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2026-07-01Impulse!A Love Supreme : Live in Seattle
John Coltrane
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2024-03-22CAPITOLFrom$12.99
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John Coltrane
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2024-02-01Fingerpoppin' RecordsEvenings at the Village Gate : John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy
John Coltrane
Jazz/Blues
2023-07-14VerveFrom$14.99
1 offerBlue Train: The Complete Masters
John Coltrane
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2022-09-16DeccaFrom$27.15
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John Coltrane
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2022-05-20RHINOFrom$17.45
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John Coltrane
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2021-10-01Impulse!
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What are John Coltrane’s most influential vinyl albums?
Key vinyl albums include "Blue Train" (1958), "Africa/Brass" (1961), and "Live" At The Village Vanguard (1962), widely collected for their historical and musical significance.
Which Coltrane vinyl pressing is the most valuable?
The original 1958 US mono pressing of "Blue Train" on Blue Note is particularly valuable, with limited copies for sale and a strong collector demand.
Where can I find authentic original Coltrane vinyl pressings in France?
Original pressings like the 1962 French mono LP of "Live" At The Village Vanguard (Impulse! IMP 10) are occasionally available through specialist dealers and vinyl fairs in France.
How did Coltrane’s quartet influence jazz music?
The 1960s John Coltrane Quartet, featuring McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones, pushed modal and free jazz boundaries, deeply shaping modern jazz improvisation.
What distinguishes Coltrane’s playing style on vinyl recordings?
His style combines intense improvisation with harmonic complexity and dynamic expression, often captured in long-form tracks on classic vinyl releases.
Which Coltrane tracks are most frequently played and known?
Popular tracks include "My Favorite Things," "Naima," "Blue Train," and "Giant Steps," with millions of listens recorded globally.
Are there high-quality reissues of Coltrane’s vinyl albums?
Several albums like "Blue Train" (2018 remasters) and "Live" At The Village Vanguard have been reissued in remastered formats with enhanced sound quality for audiophiles.
Did John Coltrane record and release vinyl albums in stereo?
Yes, many of Coltrane’s later albums, including "Africa/Brass" (1961) and "Live" At The Village Vanguard (1962), were released in stereo formats alongside mono versions.
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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.