Artist page · 04/07/2026
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15 vinyl records including key 1957 and 1963 albums; original US pressings sought after by collectors.
Art Pepper established himself as a leading alto sax player primarily associated with bebop, cool jazz, and post-bop genres. His discography includes significant studio albums and compilations, with recordings spanning from the late 1950s to the early 1980s. His legacy is marked by notable collaborations and compelling improvisations within the jazz idiom, reflected in numerous releases on labels such as Contemporary Records, Blue Note, and Galaxy.
The vinyl marketplace offers a range of original and reissued pressings, with several albums like "The Return Of Art Pepper" (1957) and "Intensity" (1963) standing out for their collector interest.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
RealTime Records · 1982
Galaxy · 1982
Galaxy · 1982
Galaxy · 1981
Galaxy · 1981
JVC · 1981
Galaxy · 1981
Blue Note · 1981
Contemporary Records · 1980
Artists House · 1980
Contemporary Records · 1980
Galaxy · 1980
Contemporary Records · 1980
Xanadu Records · 1980
JVC · 1979
Galaxy · 1979
Galaxy · 1979
Contemporary Records · 1979
Interplay Records · 1978
Pacific Jazz · 1978
Contemporary Records · 1977
Contemporary Records · 1976
Xanadu Records · 1976
Contemporary Records · 1972
Contemporary Records · 1963
Contemporary Records · 1960
RCA · 1960
Contemporary Records · 1960
World Pacific Records · 1958
Andex · 1958
Contemporary Records · 1957
Tampa Records · 1957
Vanguard · 1957
Jazz: West · 1957
Intro Records · 1957
Omegatape · 1957
Pacific Jazz · 1957
Tampa Records · 1956
Straight Ahead Jazz · 
Straight Ahead Jazz · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Art Pepper's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A pivotal 1957 album that captures Pepper's early post-prison resurgence with a blend of cool jazz and bop on Contemporary Records.
This 1960 album showcases Pepper's evolution with bop and cool jazz infused tracks on Contemporary Records, available in mono and stereo editions.
Intensity presents a mix of cool and post-bop jazz from 1963, emphasizing Pepper's expressive alto saxophone on Contemporary Records.
Go further
Artists who share part of Art Pepper's musical DNA.
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.
The “Why this rarity” column comes from our upstream sourcing work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"Art Pepper was one of the most expressive alto saxophonists of the West Coast jazz scene."— Jazz critics
The original US mono pressing on Jazz: West from 1957 (catalog JWLP-10) has a want/have ratio of 2.7:1 with only 4 copies currently for sale, marking it as a sought-after collector's item.
'Intensity' was recorded and released in 1963 on Contemporary Records, offering 7 tracks blending post-bop and cool jazz styles that highlight Pepper's nuanced alto saxophone mastery.
The album 'Gettin' Together!' was released in mono and stereo formats in 1960 on Contemporary Records, with catalog numbers M3573 for mono and S7573 for stereo, impacting collector preferences.
Art Pepper recorded live albums in Tokyo in 1979, including 'Landscape' and 'Besame Mucho,' capturing his later performance style and expanding his international legacy.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Art Pepper was an American alto saxophonist known for bebop, cool jazz, and West Coast jazz styles mainly active in the 1950s and 60s.
Key albums include 'The Return Of Art Pepper' (1957), 'Gettin' Together!' (1960), and 'Intensity' (1963), each available in notable pressings and reissues.
He was born on September 1, 1925, in Gardena, California, USA.
Contemporary Records, Jazz: West, Galaxy, and Blue Note are among the primary labels releasing Art Pepper's vinyl in the United States.
Look for the 1957 US mono pressing on Jazz: West with catalog number JWLP-10; it is a recognized original pressing sought by collectors.
Tracks like 'You Go to My Head,' 'Straight Life,' and 'You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To' are popular on vinyl and feature his distinctive alto sax playing.
Some pressings and reissues are available in France, often through European distributors or specialized jazz shops carrying Blue Note and Concord releases.
Live albums recorded in Tokyo in 1979 and later can be found on vinyl, often released by labels like JVC and Galaxy, showcasing his live performance energy.
Transparency
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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