Artist page · 04/07/2026
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18 vinyl entries, original 1970s albums prized; L.A. Turnaround sees prices from €24 to €52.
Bert Jansch originated in Glasgow in 1943 and became a pivotal figure in folk and folk-rock, pioneering intricate guitar work blending traditional British tunes with blues and jazz influences. He was a founder of Pentangle in 1967, contributing significantly to their 12 studio albums.
His solo work spans numerous vinyl releases, with original LPs from the 1960s and 1970s highly regarded by collectors. Earth Recordings reissued many titles in recent years, including limited editions and colored vinyl pressings.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Earth · 2022
Earth · 2020
Mooncrest · 2007
Sanctuary · 2006
River Records · 2004
Sanctuary · 2002
Castle Music · 2001
Cooking Vinyl · 1998
Big Beat Records · 1998
Jansch Records · 1996
Cooking Vinyl · 1995
Run River Records · 1990
Black Crow Records · 1988
Konexion · 1985
Logo · 1982
Columbia · 1980
Exlibris · 1978
Charisma · 1977
Charisma · 1975
Charisma · 1974
Reprise Records · 1973
Transatlantic Records · 1971
Transatlantic Records · 1969
Transatlantic Records · 1967
Transatlantic Records · 1966
Transatlantic Records · 1966
Transatlantic Records · 1965
Transatlantic Records · 1965Playlist
The tracks that sum up Bert Jansch's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Produced by Bill Leader, this 1974 album mixes folk and rock styles. Original UK pressings on Charisma are sought after by collectors, with prices ranging up to €52.
This 1977 release features folk interpretations with a blend of traditional and original songs. Original UK Charisma and Canadian Kicking Mule pressings vary widely in price.
Produced in the mid-1980s, this album shows Jansch's enduring folk-rock style. The Konexion original pressing and later Earth Records remastered reissues exist on vinyl.
Go further
Artists who share part of Bert Jansch'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.
"When I first heard Bert Jansch's debut album, I couldn't believe it. It was so far ahead of what was out then. No one in the US was doing anything close."— Jimmy Page
In the early 1960s, Jansch was taught guitar techniques by fellow Scottish folk guitarist Davey Graham in Edinburgh, including the DADGAD tuning that heavily influenced his style.
In 1967, Jansch co-founded Pentangle with John Renbourn and others, releasing 12 studio albums and combining folk, jazz, and rock influences over six years.
Original UK vinyl pressing of L.A. Turnaround issued by Charisma Records in 1974 is prized among collectors, with copies often valued between €24 to €52 depending on condition.
Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page adapted Jansch's "Blackwater Side" into "Black Mountain Side" and drew inspiration from "The Waggoner's Lad" for "Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp" on their debut album.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Original pressings of albums like L.A. Turnaround (1974), A Rare Conundrum (1977), and From The Outside (1985) are among the most sought after by collectors.
He popularized fingerstyle guitar and DADGAD tuning, blending traditional folk with blues and jazz elements, influencing many subsequent folk and rock musicians.
A Rare Conundrum (1977) has multiple pressings including original UK and Canadian releases, with varied availability and price points.
Yes, recent limited editions and colored vinyl releases from Earth Recordings and others offer collectible variants beyond the original pressings.
Use a high-quality turntable with a good cartridge to appreciate the nuances of his fingerpicking across stereo LPs, especially original pressings for sound depth.
UK originals appear periodically on specialist vinyl marketplaces, often noted for their Charisma label and catalog number CAS 1090.
He retains a strong following with over 370,000 monthly listeners and dozens of vinyl listings regularly tracked for pricing and rarity.
Born in Glasgow in 1943, Jansch started his musical journey in Edinburgh before moving to London where he gained wider recognition.
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