#1 · 1964
A Blue Note classic showcasing Byrd’s shift toward soul-jazz, featuring spiritual and melodic compositions.
5 tracksMono LPBlue Note label1964 original release
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Donald Byrd
Donald Byrd, American jazz trumpeter born in Detroit in 1932, played bebop, hard bop, and later jazz-funk and fusion, active mainly from the 1950s to 1970s.
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About
Donald Byrd, From Detroit bebop roots to jazz-funk explorations in the 70s.
20 vinyls available including rare Blue Note promos with prices tracking from €7.83 to €348.
Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II began his career in Detroit before moving to New York. A highly respected trumpeter, he made major contributions to bebop, hard bop and later jazz-funk. Throughout the 1960s and 70s, Byrd recorded dozens of albums with labels like Blue Note and Prestige, as well as collaborations with jazz stalwarts such as Art Blakey and John Coltrane. His 1970s work with the Mizell Brothers notably shifted his style towards jazz fusion and jazz-funk, with albums featuring soulful grooves and elaborate arrangements.
Vinyl collectors can find original and reissue pressings of 20 Donald Byrd albums on this site, including classic titles like "A New Perspective" (1964, Blue Note), along with later funk-infused works like "Places and Spaces" (1975).
Discography
Donald Byrd discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Blue Note · 1975Stepping Into Tomorrow
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Blue Note · 1975Places And Spaces
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Blue Note · 1973Street Lady
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Blue Note · 1973Black Byrd
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Blue Note · 1972Ethiopian Knights
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Blue Note · 1970Electric Byrd
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Blue Note · 1969Fancy Free
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Blue Note · 1968Slow Drag
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Blue Note · 1967Blackjack
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Blue Note · 1966Free Form
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Blue Note · 1966Mustang!
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Blue Note · 1965I'm Tryin' To Get Home (Brass With Voices)
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Status Records · 1965Body & Soul
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Verve Records · 1965Up With Donald Byrd
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Blue Note · 1964A New Perspective
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Blue Note · 1963At The Half Note Cafe, Vol. 2
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Blue Note · 1962The Cat Walk
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Prestige · 1961High Pressure
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Blue Note · 1961Royal Flush
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Warwick · 1961Out Of This World
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Bethlehem Records · 1961Motor City Scene
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Blue Note · 1961At The Half Note Cafe (Volume 1)
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Blue Note · 1960Fuego
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Blue Note · 1960Byrd In Flight
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Prestige · 1960Soul Junction
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New Jazz · 1959The New York Scene
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Blue Note · 1959Byrd In Hand
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Blue Note · 1959Off To The Races
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Blue Note · 1958Paul Chambers Quintet
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Brunswick · 1958Byrd In Paris
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Blue Note · 1957Hank Mobley With Donald Byrd And Lee Morgan
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Prestige · 1957Three Trumpets
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Jubilee · 1957Jazz Lab
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Transition · 1957Byrd Blows On Beacon Hill
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Prestige · 1956Lights Out!
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Savoy Records · 1956The Jazz Message Of
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Transition · 1956Byrd Jazz
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Transition · 1956Byrd's Eye View
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Savoy Records · 1956Byrd's Word
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Savoy Records · 1955Bohemia After Dark
StudioPlaylist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Donald Byrd's career.
01
Where Are We Going?
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02
Think Twice
Stepping Into Tomorrow · 1975
03
Wind Parade
Places And Spaces · 1975
04
Places and Spaces
Places And Spaces · 1975
05
Dominoes
Places And Spaces · 1975
06
Cristo Redentor - Remastered
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07
Black Byrd
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08
Love Has Come Around
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The essentials
The 3 Donald Byrd albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 1975
Noted jazz-funk LP with elaborate production by the Mizell Brothers, original Blue Note pressing demands premium prices.
7 tracksPromo LPReleased 1975 USBlue Note label
#3 · 1975
Late-period jazz-funk fusion with 8 tracks including "Stepping Into Tomorrow" and "Think Twice", classic Blue Note sound.
8 tracksStereo LPReleased 1975 USBlue Note label
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Face B
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"Donald Byrd's shift to jazz-funk expanded the boundaries of the trumpet in contemporary music."— Jazz Enthusiast
01Studio
Recording of "Places And Spaces"
The original pressing of "Places And Spaces" was released in the US in 1975 on Blue Note (catno BN-LA549-G) as a promotional LP, with very limited copies and high collector demand, priced around €104.
02Pressing
Original US pressing of "Ethiopian Knights"
The 1972 original US pressing of "Ethiopian Knights" (Blue Note BST-84380) has a want/have ratio of 3.3 and 4 copies currently for sale, making it sought after by collectors.
03Label
Blue Note and Mizell Brothers collaborations
Donald Byrd worked extensively with Blue Note Records and the Mizell Brothers producing jazz-funk albums in the mid-1970s including "Place and Spaces" and "Stepping Into Tomorrow" which are popular among enthusiasts.
04Track
Key tracks on "Stepping Into Tomorrow"
The 1975 album "Stepping Into Tomorrow" featured 8 tracks including "Stepping Into Tomorrow", "Think Twice", and "Makin' It", blending jazz and funk elements with Blue Note's production.
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who was Donald Byrd and where was he from?
Donald Byrd was an American jazz trumpeter born in Detroit, Michigan in 1932.
What jazz genres did Donald Byrd mainly play?
He was known for bebop, hard bop, soul-jazz, jazz-funk, and jazz fusion styles during his career.
Which labels released Donald Byrd’s vinyl records?
Blue Note and Prestige were key labels that released many of Donald Byrd’s vinyl albums.
Are there any original Washington pressing vinyls by Donald Byrd available?
Original pressings mostly come from the US, including famous ones on Blue Note label but no original Washington-specific pressings are listed here.
What are some of Donald Byrd's most collectible vinyl albums?
"A New Perspective", "Places and Spaces", and "Stepping Into Tomorrow" are among the most sought-after Donald Byrd vinyl albums.
What is the price range for Donald Byrd vinyl records on the market?
Prices range from about €7.83 for common stereo pressings to over €300 for rare original pressings like Japanese editions of "Electric Byrd".
Which Donald Byrd album is recommended for jazz-funk enthusiasts?
"Places and Spaces" and "Stepping Into Tomorrow" offer rich jazz-funk grooves and are recommended for jazz-funk fans.
Where can I find Donald Byrd vinyl records in France?
French collectors can find Donald Byrd albums on international vinyl marketplaces that ship to France, focusing on Blue Note releases with various reissues and originals.
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Last updated: 04/07/2026