Artist page · 04/07/2026
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Over a dozen vinyl albums tracked with rare original pressings from the 1970s to 2010s.
Emerging from Cleveland in the 1960s, Bobby Womack built a prolific career shifting from a guitarist for Sam Cooke to an iconic solo artist. His discography encompasses studio albums, soundtracks, and live records, characterized by soul, funk, and blues influences. Key works include the "Across 110th Street" soundtrack (1972), a blend of gritty soul and cinematic ambiance, and "The Bravest Man In The Universe" (2012), a late-career collaboration embracing electronic and ambient styles. Vinyl collectors will find a varied palette, spanning original 1970s LPs to contemporary reissues and test pressings.
Throughout his career, Womack's recordings have reflected personal evolutions and social themes.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Prestige Elite · 2025
XL Recordings · 2012
The Right Stuff · 1999
The Right Stuff · 1999
Continuum Records · 1994
Essential! Records · 1991
Solar · 1989
Meldac · 1988
MCA Records · 1987
MCA Records · 1986
MCA Records · 1985
Beverly Glen Music · 1985
MCA Records · 1985
Beverly Glen Music · 1984
Beverly Glen Music · 1981
Arista · 1979
Columbia · 1978
United Artists Records · 1976
Columbia · 1976
United Artists Records · 1975
United Artists Records · 1975
United Artists Records · 1974
United Artists Records · 1973
United Artists Records · 1972
United Artists Records · 1972
United Artists Records · 1971
Liberty · 1970
Minit · 1970
Minit · 1968
Music Trax · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Bobby Womack's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A landmark soundtrack blending funk and soul, featuring the definitive title track that reemerged in pop culture via film soundtracks. Highly sought after for its cinematic soul vibe.
Soulful and funky, this 1984 LP on Motown carries deeply emotive tracks like ‘Love Has Finally Come At Last’ that showcase Womack’s lyrical and vocal breadth.
Late-career album mixing soul with ambient and electronic textures; highlights Womack’s adaptability. Original UK XL Recordings vinyl pressings command premium prices.
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I was deeply influenced by Sam Cooke, not only musically but also in my life journey and relationships.— Bobby Womack
Released on United Artists Records, this soundtrack album served a Blaxploitation film. The title track became synonymous with cinematic soul and was revived in Quentin Tarantino's 1997 film "Jackie Brown."
Produced by Damon Albarn and Richard Russell, this album blends funk, soul, and ambient influences, showcasing Womack’s late career artistic reinvention. Original UK vinyl release cat no XLLP561 remains popular among collectors.
This album released under Motown includes standout soulful tracks with funk elements, preserving Womack’s status in 1980s soul. The Japanese promo vinyl (cat no VIL-6113) is particularly collectible.
Womack began his professional career backing Sam Cooke, laying the foundation for his later soulful vocal and songwriting style.
The UK LP release on XL Recordings catalog number XLLP561 shows a median resale price around 16-30 euros, reflecting moderate collector demand for this modern classic.
Licensed t-shirts, hoodies and accessories, sold by EMP.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Bobby Womack is primarily known for soul, funk, blues, and rhythm and blues, with a strong influence on southern soul music.
His vinyl catalog includes essential albums like "Across 110th Street" (1972), "The Poet" (1981), "The Poet II" (1984), and "The Bravest Man In The Universe" (2012).
Original 1972 pressings of "Across 110th Street" are collectible and can be found in good condition, with prices varying depending on pressing and region.
Bobby Womack was born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, in 1944.
Original UK pressings of "The Bravest Man In The Universe" vinyl range from approximately 8 to 30 euros, depending on condition and seller.
Yes, he famously worked as a guitarist for Sam Cooke starting in 1964 before launching his solo career.
Collectors can find rare Bobby Womack vinyl, including promotional and test pressings, through specialized European vendors and online marketplaces.
The "The Poet II" vinyl has several versions, including rare Japanese promo editions that are prized by collectors for their unique packaging.
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