Artist page · 04/07/2026
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Over 600,000 fans, 26 vinyl records listed — original 1963 Blue Note pressings reach high prices.
Dexter Gordon is recognized for his distinct tenor saxophone sound deeply rooted in bebop and hard bop. Originating from Los Angeles, he contributed to jazz between the 1940s and 1980s with a catalog including studio albums, live sessions, and compilations. His works are represented across several labels, notably Blue Note and Prestige, with numerous vinyl pressings worldwide.
Vinyl editions of Dexter Gordon’s albums frequently appear with varying formats and reissues, reflecting the continued interest from audiophiles and collectors. Original pressings such as his 1963 "Our Man In Paris" LP on Blue Note command the highest premiums in the market, frequently tracked by collectors for investment and listening pleasure.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Columbia · 1979
Black Lion Records · 1978
SteepleChase · 1978
Columbia · 1977
Joker · 1977
Columbia · 1977
Xanadu Records · 1977
Xanadu Records · 1977
Who's Who In Jazz · 1977
Prestige · 1975
SteepleChase · 1974
Black Lion Records · 1974
SteepleChase · 1974
IAJRC · 1973
MPS Records · 1973
Futura Records · 1973
Prestige · 1973
Prestige · 1973
Black Lion Records · 1973
Catfish · 1971
Prestige · 1971
Prestige · 1970
Prestige · 1970
Prestige · 1970
Prestige · 1969
MPS Records · 1969
Prestige · 1966
Fontana · 1966
Blue Note · 1966
Blue Note · 1965
Blue Note · 1963
Blue Note · 1962
Blue Note · 1962
Blue Note · 1961
Jazzland · 1961
Blue Note · 1961
Regent · 1957
Bethlehem Records · 1956
Dootone Records · 1955
Decca · 1952Playlist
The tracks that sum up Dexter Gordon's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A landmark 1962 album issued by Blue Note, showcasing Gordon's rich saxophone tone with six tracks. Sought after in original US pressings.
Recorded in 1963 and released on Blue Note, this album is a cornerstone of Gordon’s discography with five tracks captured in mono. Original pressings are highly collectible.
A notable 1969 recording on MPS Records featuring six tracks. Original German pressings are prized by collectors and offer a distinctive sound experience.
Go further
Artists who share part of Dexter Gordon'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.
The “Why this rarity” column comes from our upstream sourcing work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Dexter Gordon's saxophone sound embodied the bebop spirit and influenced generations of jazz musicians.— Jazz historians
The 1963 album "Our Man In Paris" was recorded and released by Blue Note. Original US stereo pressings can exceed €400 due to high collector demand.
The album "A Day In Copenhagen" was issued in 1969 on MPS Records in Germany as an original LP pressing, catalog number MPS 15 230 ST, commanding prices near €20 among 15 copies available.
The 1965 test pressing and 1966 stereo LP pressings of "Gettin' Around" on Blue Note label differ in rarity and pricing, with the 1966 stereo edition priced around €43 as of current listings.
The 1969 "A Day In Copenhagen" album captures Dexter Gordon live in concert in Copenhagen, combining post bop and hard bop styles, released on MPS Records.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Dexter Gordon was an American tenor saxophonist known primarily for bebop and hard bop jazz from the 1940s to the 1980s.
Key albums include "Go!" (1962), "Our Man In Paris" (1963), and "A Day In Copenhagen" (1969), all available in various vinyl editions.
Original Blue Note pressings like ‘‘Our Man In Paris’’ and ‘‘Go!’’ from the early 1960s are highly sought after and command premium prices.
The 1969 original LP released by MPS Records in Germany is recognized for its collectible value among jazz vinyl collectors.
Listeners appreciate his warm, rich tenor tone and smooth phrasing emblematic of bebop and hard bop on vinyl recordings.
Most of his classic albums feature around 5 to 7 tracks, often balancing ballads and up-tempo numbers.
French jazz enthusiasts may find original and rare European pressings such as some MPS and SteepleChase editions which occasionally appear on the market.
Blue Note, Prestige, MPS Records, and SteepleChase are among the main labels known for issuing his vinyl albums.
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