Artist page · 05/07/2026
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12 vinyl titles, including limited edition LPs; top pressings tracked with prices from €15 to €120.
Common emerged as a defining voice of alternative and conscious hip hop rooted in Chicago's south side. His early work featured jazz and soul samples with collaborations from soul icons and producers like No.I.D and Kanye West. The discography spans seminal albums such as "Resurrection" (1994) and "Like Water For Chocolate" (2000), illustrating a journey through boom bap, chipmunk soul, and neo soul styles alongside collaborative projects involving artists like John Legend, Nas, and Maya Angelou.
Vinyl collectors find a diverse catalog with 12 titles on vinyl, ranging from studio albums to limited edition pressings, including recent releases like "The Auditorium Vol. 1" (2024) and "A Beautiful Revolution" parts 1 and 2 (2020, 2021).
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Common · 2024
Common · 2021
Common · 2020
Loma Vista · 2019
Def Jam Recordings · 2016
Def Jam Recordings · 2014
Warner Bros. Records · 2011
Geffen Records · 2008
Getting Out Our Dreams · 2007
Geffen Records · 2005
MCA Records · 2002
MCA Records · 2000
Relativity · 1997
Relativity · 1994
Relativity · 1992Playlist
The tracks that sum up Common's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A key sophomore album produced by Kanye West featuring conscious lyrics and rich soul samples, pivotal in Common's discography and available in multiple vinyl editions.
An album mixing hip hop with soul and neo-soul influences, featuring 11 tracks and available in limited edition stereo vinyl from Loma Vista label.
Captured in two parts on vinyl, this modern release emphasizes socially conscious themes, with limited editions showing a strong market presence and variable pricing.
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Artists who share part of Common'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.
Common's writing bridges pacifism and erudition within hip hop narratives.— Analysis of his stylistic approach
Common collaborated with Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu on 'One Day It'll All Make Sense' (1997), enhancing his soulful and politically aware hip hop sound.
Starting with 'Be' (2005), Common partnered with Kanye West, infusing jazz-rap with contemporary beats, resulting in critical and commercial success.
Common performed the song 'I Have a Dream' in the film 'Freedom Writers,' marking a notable entry into mainstream acting.
"Can I Borrow a Dollar?" (1992), Common's debut album, was produced by No.I.D, establishing his early presence in hip hop with jazz influences.
His music blends jazz, soul, and conscious rap, setting him apart from mainstream rap scenes.— Music critique
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Common began his career in the early 1990s, initially performing under the name Common Sense before shortening it due to legal reasons.
Common's style blends alternative hip hop, conscious rap, jazz rap, boom bap, and neo soul with socially aware lyrics.
Twelve vinyl albums by Common are available, including studio albums and limited editions from labels like Loma Vista and Universal Music.
The album "Be" (2005) marks Common's significant collaboration with Kanye West, noted for its blend of jazz rap and contemporary hip hop beats.
Prices vary widely, from around €15 for standard editions to up to €120 for limited or special editions, depending on pressing and region.
Yes, some limited edition releases like "A Beautiful Revolution" parts 1 and 2 have special editions distributed in Europe, including France.
Authentic US pressings are listed for recent titles such as "The Auditorium Vol. 1" from 2024, available as limited edition vinyl from Loma Vista.
Common's work is deeply rooted in Chicago's scene, combining local influences with a broader socially conscious lyrical approach that highlights his origins.
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