Artist page · 04/07/2026
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Over 20 vinyl albums with top originals and reissues featuring iconic jazz collaborations.
Ben Webster's discography encompasses over 20 vinyl records spanning jazz, blues, and swing genres. Notable for his emotive playing characterized by a 'double-lips' embouchure technique that adds warmth and flexibility, Webster recorded extensively in the US and Europe from the 1930s until his passing in 1973 in Amsterdam. His jazz legacy continues to be celebrated through numerous vinyl pressings on major labels including Verve, Fontana, and Impulse! Records.
Collectors track original pressings like the 1965 Fontana mono LP of "Intimate!", with prices fluctuating between €7.53 and €52.20, showcasing the vinyl market's range.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Black Lion Records · 1977
Black Lion Records · 1977
Black Lion Records · 1976
Famous Door · 1975
Verve Records · 1974
IAJRC · 1973
Ensayo · 1973
SteepleChase · 1973
EMI · 1973
Black Lion Records · 1972
RCA Victor · 1972
Futura Records · 1972
Columbia · 1970
Ember Records · 1969
Catfish · 1969
Black Lion Records · 1969
SABA · 1968
Fontana · 1967
Fontana · 1967
International Polydor Production · 1966
Fontana · 1965
Impulse! · 1964
Cameo · 1963
Riverside Records · 1963
Prestige Swingville · 1962
Columbia · 1962
Reprise Records · 1961
Reprise Records · 1961
Verve Records · 1960
Verve Records · 1960
Verve Records · 1959
Verve Records · 1959
Verve Records · 1959
Verve Records · 1958
Clef Records · 1955
Norgran Records · 1954
Black Lion Records · 
Sackville Recordings · 
Philips · 
IAJRC · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Ben Webster's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Recorded in 1965, "Intimate!" captures Webster's expressive tenor sax with eight tracks including "Gone With The Wind" and "Mack The Knife." This mono Fontana release is sought after for its warm sound quality and classic jazz repertoire.
"See You At The Fair" is a 1964 Impulse! stereo album blending swing and jazz standards over nine tracks. Original US LP pressings remain collectible, with prices around €17.40.
"The Soul Of Ben Webster" from 1960 is a distinctive mono LP featuring seven tracks including "Chelsea Bridge" and "Fajista," released on His Master's Voice with a rich, resonant tenor sound.
Go further
Artists who share part of Ben Webster'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.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"His use of a 'double-lips' embouchure allowed him to seamlessly shift from breathy subtone to powerful phrasing, defining his signature sound."— Jazz analysis
The album "Ben Webster And Associates" was recorded and released in 1959 on Verve Records, featuring a concise selection of five tracks. Its original US mono LP, catalog number MG V-8318, is a prized piece among collectors.
"Ben Webster Meets Oscar Peterson" is a 1959 studio album on Verve Records that brought together two jazz masters. The original LP (mono) catalogs as AS-65 and includes standards such as "Bye-bye Blackbird" and "Sunday." This pressing is highly sought for its historic pairing.
The 1965 original fontana mono pressing of "Intimate!" from the Netherlands (catno 683 276 JCL) has varied pricing with collectors offering from €7.53 to over €52.20, indicating diverse market demand for this jazz staple.
Ben Webster's live album "My Man - Live At Montmartre 1973" captures one of his final concert appearances in Copenhagen, recorded in 1973 and released by SteepleChase Records on vinyl.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Ben Webster was an American jazz tenor saxophonist known for swing and mainstream jazz from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Key albums include "Intimate!" (1965), "See You At The Fair" (1964), and "The Soul Of Ben Webster" (1960), all prized for their sound quality and original pressings.
Ben Webster was born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1909 and died in Amsterdam in 1973.
He used a 'double-lips' embouchure technique that allowed a rich subtone and wide expressive range on the tenor saxophone.
Original pressings like the 1965 "Intimate!" mono LP can range widely in price, reflecting their desirability among jazz collectors.
He recorded for labels including Verve, Fontana, Impulse!, His Master's Voice, and SteepleChase Records.
"My Man - Live At Montmartre 1973" is a notable live recording on vinyl, capturing one of his last performances.
Many Ben Webster vinyl titles are available through French distributors and European labels on sites offering original and reissued LPs.
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