Artist page · 04/07/2026
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11 vinyl albums including 1977’s Elegant Gypsy; up to 54 pressings tracked with real-time pricing.
Al Di Meola entered the jazz scene after studying at Berklee College of Music and replacing Bill Connors in Return to Forever in 1974. He quickly became notable for his rapid, disciplined playing and technical prowess. His early albums like Elegant Gypsy (1977) combine jazz fusion with flamenco and Latin styles, influencing many guitarists internationally.
Beyond electric guitar mastery, Di Meola explored acoustic and world fusion genres, incorporating synthesizers and global rhythms, with key collaborations including Stanley Clarke, Jan Hammer, and Paco de Lucía. His vinyl discography includes studio albums from the late 70s to recent releases such as Twentyfour (2024) and tribute records like All Your Life (2023).
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Ear Music · 2024
Ear Music Classics · 2022
Ear Music · 2020
Ear Music · 2018
Ear Music · 2018
in-akustik · 2017
in-akustik · 2015
In-Akustik · 2013
Telarc · 2011
Galaxy Music · 2009
Valiana Music And Media · 2009
in-akustik · 2007
SPV Recordings · 2006
Telarc · 2006
Ole Records · 2005
Unione Sarda · 2004
Telarc · 2002
Telarc · 2000
Telarc · 1999
Telarc · 1998
Bluemoon · 1996
Verve Records · 1996
Gai Saber · 1995
Bluemoon · 1994
Mesa · 1993
MGI Records · 1991
Tomato · 1991
Tomato · 1991
Pioneer · 1990
Minos · 1987
Manhattan Records · 1985
Columbia · 1983
Columbia · 1982
Columbia · 1982
Columbia · 1981
Columbia · 1980
Columbia · 1978
Columbia · 1977
Columbia · 1976Playlist
The tracks that sum up Al Di Meola's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A landmark fusion album blending intricate guitar work with flamenco influences; includes Mediterranean Sundance and Lady of Rome, Sister of Brazil.
Live album featuring collaborations highlighting Di Meola’s acoustic work and flamenco style; strong Latin jazz elements.
Recent studio album showcasing continuing evolution in jazz fusion with complex compositions and Latin jazz styles.
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Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
In the history of electric guitar, no one has pushed technical boundaries as much as Al Di Meola.— Robert Lynch, guitar historian
Recorded in 1977, Elegant Gypsy features complex electric guitar techniques and flamenco-inspired compositions that helped define jazz fusion’s expanding vocabulary.
Released in 2022 on Ear Music Classics, this limited edition LP showcases live interplay with flamenco influences and features eight tracks including Splendido Sundance.
The 2024 European pressing of Twentyfour is available in two versions, including a limited edition German pressing with catalog number 0219621EMU.
Collaborated with flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía in the early '80s, blending flamenco and jazz fusion techniques in live performances and recordings.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
His vinyl catalog spans jazz fusion, Latin jazz, flamenco, world fusion, and jazz/blues, reflecting a broad musical range.
Elegant Gypsy (1977) is highly regarded, blending flamenco and fast guitar solos; it appears in multiple vinyl pressings and reissues.
Yes, Saturday Night In San Francisco (2022) is released as a limited edition LP with at least three known pressing versions in Europe.
Vinyles.com tracks European pressings, including releases available in France from labels like Ear Music and Music On Vinyl.
Saturday Night In San Francisco (2022) captures acoustic and flamenco-infused jazz fusion performances live on limited LP editions.
Check catalog numbers (like 0219621EMU for Twentyfour) and pressing country details tracked on vinyles.com to assess origin and rarity.
Yes, his latest album Twentyfour came out in 2024 with multiple European pressed LP versions tracked for pricing.
Tracks like Mediterranean Sundance, Race with Devil on Spanish Highway, and Flight Over Rio highlight his technical and stylistic range.
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