King Cole at the Piano
Nat King Cole
1949Studio
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Artist profile · 04/07/2026
Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole, born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1919, was a seminal American jazz pianist and vocalist who shaped mid-20th century music with his distinctive smooth style. His career bridged jazz, rhythm and blues, and popular music until his death in 1965.
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About
Nat King Cole, Smooth jazz and vocal elegance from Montgomery to worldwide fame.
Over 20 vinyl albums span jazz, pop, and crooning; key LPs fetch up to €26 in original pressings.
Nat King Cole’s discography features a rich variety of jazz and pop albums on vinyl, including studio, live, and compilation records. His musical roots began in the jazz piano trio format, evolving to include vocal jazz and traditional pop ballads that made him a definitive crooner of his era.
Among the 24 notable vinyl releases are audiophile reissues and rare colored LPs that attract collectors. Original pressings such as the 1957 "After Midnight" on Capitol Records remain sought after, while new editions like the 2024 "Live At The Blue Note Chicago" showcase the enduring appeal of his live performances.
Discography
Nat King Cole discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Top Pops
Nat King Cole
1952Compilation
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Sings for Two in Love
Nat King Cole
1953Studio
- Vinyl 3
- CD 2
- Cassette
The Piano Style of Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole
1956Compilation
- Vinyl 2
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
This Is Nat “King” Cole
Nat King Cole
1957Studio
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
Cole español
Nat King Cole
1958Studio
- Vinyl 2
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
St. Louis Blues
Nat King Cole
1958Studio
- Vinyl 4
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
The Very Thought of You
Nat King Cole
1958Studio
- Vinyl 5
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
A mis amigos
Nat King Cole
1959Studio
- Vinyl 3
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Every Time I Feel the Spirit
Nat King Cole
1960Studio
- Vinyl 2
- CD 1
- Cassette
Tell Me All About Yourself
Nat King Cole
1960Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Wild Is Love
Nat King Cole
1960Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
The Nat King Cole Story
Nat King Cole
1961Compilation
- Vinyl 5
- CD 2
- Cassette 2
Dear Lonely Hearts
Nat King Cole
1962Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
More Cole Español
Nat King Cole
1962Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Ramblin’ Rose
Nat King Cole
1962Studio
- Vinyl 3
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
The Touch of Your Lips
Nat King Cole
1962Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Sings the Blues
Nat King Cole
1963Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer
Nat King Cole
1963Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Where Did Everyone Go?
Nat King Cole
1963Studio
- Vinyl 2
- CD 1
- Cassette
I Don’t Want to Be Hurt Anymore
Nat King Cole
1964Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
L-O-V-E
Nat King Cole
1964Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Let’s Face the Music!
Nat King Cole
1964Studio
- Vinyl 3
- CD
- Cassette
Sings My Fair Lady
Nat King Cole
1964Studio
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
At the Sands
Nat King Cole
1966Live
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
The Magic of Christmas With Children
Nat King Cole
1966Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Thank You, Pretty Baby
Nat King Cole
1967Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
The Piano Soul of Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole
1968Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Meets The Master Saxes - Lester Young, Dexter Gordon, Illinois Jacquet
Nat King Cole
1974Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Cole Español and More, Volume 1
Nat King Cole
1987Studio
- Vinyl 2
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Nat King Cole - Live
Nat King Cole
1988Live
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Nat King Cole Collectors Series
Nat King Cole
1990Studio
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette 2
Nat King Cole: Greatest Country Hits
Nat King Cole
1990Studio
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Unforgettable
Nat King Cole
1992Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
The Greatest Hits
Nat King Cole
1994Compilation
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
The Unforgettable Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole
1994Compilation
- Vinyl
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Love Is The Thing
Nat King Cole
1996Studio
- Vinyl 8
- CD 5
- Cassette 2
Nat King Cole 40 Hits Volume 1
Nat King Cole
1996Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
“Jazzy” The Beginnings
Nat King Cole
1999Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Coast to Coast: Live
Nat King Cole
2000Live
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
The Complete JATP Performances
Nat King Cole
2002Live
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
The Magic of the Music
Nat King Cole
2004Live
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
The World of Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole
2005Compilation
- Vinyl
- CD 3
- Cassette
Coleção Folha clássicos do jazz, Volume 1
Nat King Cole
2007Live
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer
Nat King Cole
2007Studio
- Vinyl 3
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
The Definitive Nat King Cole Collection, Vol. 3
Nat King Cole
2009Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Icon
Nat King Cole
2013Studio
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
The Nat 'King' Cole Story Vol. 2: Stardust (Remastered)
Nat King Cole
2014Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Sincerely
Nat King Cole
2016Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Quizás, Quizás, Quizás...
Nat King Cole
2019Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
From The Capitol Vaults (vol. 4)
Nat King Cole
2023Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Carols
Nat King Cole
Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Nat King Cole Golden Treasury "Unforgettable"
Nat King Cole
Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
The Beautiful Ballads
Nat King Cole
Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
The Forgotten 1949 Carnegie Hall Concert
Nat King Cole
Live
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Data provided by Discogs
Listen
Signature songs
- 01The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)
- 02L-O-V-E
- 03
UnforgettableAn Evening With Nat King Cole · 1995 - 04Joy to the World
- 05Deck the Hall
- 06Smile
- 07Deck the Halls
- 08
Nature BoyRe: Generations · 2009
Essentials
3 Nat King Cole albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 1957This 1957 Capitol Records jazz album showcases Nat King Cole's blend of swinging jazz piano and smooth vocals across 12 tracks. It remains a key piece for audiophiles and collectors alike.
12 tracksMono pressingOriginal Capitol labelReleased in 1957
#2 · 2024A 2024 live album recorded at Chicago's Blue Note, pressed for Record Store Day. It captures Cole’s vibrant stage presence with a 27-track setlist across two LPs.
27 tracksRecord Store Day releaseLimited editionIconic label- #3 · 2009
A 2009 studio album blending jazz with hip hop and soul-jazz elements on Capitol Records, featuring 13 tracks and modern reinterpretations of Cole's classics.
13 tracksMix of jazz and hip hopCapitol RecordsReleased in 2009
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B-side
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Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
01Live Recording
Live At The Blue Note Chicago captures a 2024 show
Recorded and released in 2024, this live LP documents Nat King Cole's performance at the renowned Blue Note jazz club in Chicago. It includes 27 tracks and is a Record Store Day limited edition pressing.
02Original Pressing
After Midnight first released in 1957 on Capitol Records
The original 1957 "After Midnight" LP on Capitol Records is a staple for vinyl collectors, showcasing Cole's jazz trio style with classic tracks like "Just You, Just Me" and "Route 66." Many original pressings still circulate among collectors.
03Jazz Evolution
Re: Generations blends classic jazz with hip hop
Released in 2009, "Re: Generations" presents a fusion of jazz, hip hop, and soul-jazz, bringing a modern reinterpretation to Nat King Cole's music. This LP features tracks like "Lush Life" and "Calypso Blues."
"(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons" topped charts in 1947, marking one of Cole’s biggest hits.— Music history
Nat King Cole's 1950s crooning style influenced generations of vocalists in jazz and pop.— Music experts
Nat King Cole vinyl discography
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Nat King Cole
Jazz vocalJazz/Blues
2021-04-02Resonance RecordsFrom$131.76
1 offerAFTER MIDNIGHT/VINYLE COULEUR AUDIOPHILE 180GR/4 BONUS TRACKS
Nat King Cole
Jazz vocalJazz/Blues
2021-01-1320TH CENTURY MASTERWORKSCOLE ESPANOL/GREATEST HITS
Nat King Cole
Compilations Jazz / BluesCompilations
2018-10-01New ContinentFrom$14.05
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Nat King Cole CDs
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Nat King Cole
Jazz vocalJazz/Blues
2021-04-02RESONANCE RECORDSFrom$53.34
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What are the key vinyl albums of Nat King Cole for collectors?
Collector favorites include the 1957 LP "After Midnight," the 2024 live "Live At The Blue Note Chicago," and the 2009 fusion album "Re: Generations." Original Capitol pressings are especially prized.
What genres did Nat King Cole record on vinyl?
His vinyl catalog covers jazz, vocal jazz, pop standards, rhythm and blues, and crooner-style recordings, reflecting his versatile musical range.
Are there notable colored or audiophile vinyl editions of Nat King Cole's albums?
Yes, several audiophile 180g vinyl editions and colored vinyl versions exist, such as the 2021 "After Midnight" colored audiophile pressing, appealing to specialist collectors.
Where can I find Nat King Cole vinyl albums in France?
French distributors like Wagram and Didier Jeunesse regularly issue compilations and reissues of Nat King Cole's jazz and pop albums, often available in local record stores and online.
What is the quality of Nat King Cole's original 1957 pressings?
Original 1957 pressings such as "After Midnight" on Capitol Records are mostly mono, prized for their authentic sound though condition varies by copy.
Does Nat King Cole have live albums on vinyl?
Yes, notable live vinyl includes the 2024 "Live At The Blue Note Chicago," a Record Store Day release capturing his live performance energy.
Which Nat King Cole vinyl editions include bonus tracks?
Some audiophile reissues, like the 2021 colored vinyl version of "After Midnight," include bonus tracks beyond the original album lineup.
How popular is Nat King Cole's music today?
Nat King Cole's music remains widely played with millions of listeners and a steady interest in vinyl among jazz and pop enthusiasts worldwide.
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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