Artist page · 06/07/2026
About
11 vinyl albums spanning pop and rock with 1977's The Stranger as a top-seller.
Billy Joel is a prolific American musician whose career spans over five decades, delivering a mix of pop, rock, and piano-driven ballads. With origins in The Bronx, New York, he emerged on the music scene in the early 1970s and has released numerous influential albums mostly under Columbia Records. His work includes studio albums like "The Stranger" (1977), "52nd Street" (1978), and live records such as "Live At The Great American Music Hall, 1975" (reissued in 2023).
Joel’s vinyl catalog comprises 11 albums, including 180g pressings and limited edition reissues across Europe, Japan, and the US. Prices for original vinyl pressings vary widely, reflecting demand for key titles like "The Stranger," which remains highly sought after.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Legacy · 2026
Columbia · 2023
Columbia · 2022
Legacy · 2019
Columbia · 2011
Columbia · 2006
Sony Classical · 2002
Columbia · 2001
Columbia · 2000
Columbia · 1994
Columbia · 1993
Columbia · 1989
Columbia · 1987
Columbia · 1986
Columbia · 1983
Columbia · 1982
Columbia · 1981
Columbia · 1980
Columbia · 1978
Columbia · 1977
Columbia · 1976
Columbia · 1974
Columbia · 1973
Family Productions · 1971Playlist
The tracks that sum up Billy Joel's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Joel’s breakthrough album blending pop rock with soft rock elements, featuring ten tracks including "Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)" and "Just The Way You Are."
The follow-up to The Stranger, incorporating jazz and Latin influences across nine tracks such as "Big Shot" and "Until The Night."
A live album capturing Joel’s concert performances with a focus on piano-driven rock and fan favorites like "Miami 2017" and "Captain Jack."
Go further
Artists who share part of Billy Joel'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.
I play the piano because it's the closest thing I have to my voice.— Billy Joel
This live album was recorded in 1975 and reissued in 2023 as a limited edition on vinyl for Record Store Day, featuring 18 tracks performed at the San Francisco venue.
Released in 1977 on Columbia, The Stranger includes hits like "Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)" and "Just The Way You Are," and showcases Joel’s maturation as a songwriter in New York.
An original Japanese vinyl pressing from 1978 of 52nd Street is available with catalog number 25AP 1152, noted for its sound quality and collectible value.
Songs In The Attic, a live album released in 1981, features fan favorites captured in concert, with multiple stereo vinyl versions still sought by collectors.
The piano is my connection to the emotions I want to express.— Billy Joel
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Billy Joel began his recording career in 1971 with the album Cold Spring Harbor.
His albums are available mostly as vinyl LPs, including stereo and limited edition pressings.
The Stranger, released in 1977, remains a highly collectible album on vinyl, with multiple original pressings.
Yes, live albums like Live At The Great American Music Hall, 1975 are available as limited edition vinyl releases.
Billy Joel was born in The Bronx, New York, in 1949.
His music spans pop, rock, soft rock, and piano rock genres.
Prices for original vinyl vary by pressing location, with Japanese and European editions often sought for sound quality and rarity.
Rare pressings, including limited edition releases, are often available through Record Store Day editions and European Columbia label pressings.
Transparency
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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