Artist page · 04/07/2026
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7 vinyl albums including Blue Note staples; original pressings from Germany & Japan tracked in real-time.
Elvin Jones carved a career as a highly influential jazz drummer, known for his powerful rhythmic innovations and versatility. His extensive work ranges from collaborations with John Coltrane in the 1960s to leading his own group, the Elvin Jones Jazz Machine, well into the late 20th century. His 7 vinyl releases on labels including Blue Note and Impulse! showcase styles from post-bop to soul jazz, making his discography a rich field for collectors.
Audiophiles searching for notable pressings will find valuable original Blue Note albums from the early 1970s, alongside Japanese and German editions commanding attention for their scarcity and sound quality. Prices fluctuate widely, as reflected by several hundred copies listed and tracked on the market.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Novus · 1991
Denon · 1988
Palo Alto Jazz · 1983
Denon · 1981
Enja Records · 1980
Trio Records · 1979
King Records · 1978
MPS Records · 1978
Trio Records · 1978
Vanguard · 1977
Vanguard · 1977
Vanguard · 1976
Vanguard · 1976
Blue Note · 1976
Vanguard · 1975
MPS Records · 1975
PM · 1975
PM · 1975
Enja Records · 1974
Philips · 1973
Blue Note · 1973
Blue Note · 1972
Blue Note · 1972
Blue Note · 1971
Blue Note · 1971
Blue Note · 1970
Blue Note · 1969
Impulse! · 1968
Atlantic · 1967
RCA Victor · 1966
Atlantic · 1965
Impulse! · 1965
Limelight · 1965
Atlantic · 1964
Contemporary Records · 1963
Roulette · 1961
Roulette · 1960
United Artists Records · 1959
Blue Note · 1958
Stateside · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Elvin Jones's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
An influential 1968 album blending soul-jazz and post-bop, featuring a 6-track lineup including fiery "Raunchy Rita" and "Summertime".
A post-bop album from 1971 with five extended tracks such as "P.P. Phoenix" and "Cecilia Is Love," originally released on Blue Note.
1973 release featuring modal post-bop jazz with 6 tracks including "One's Native Place" and the title track "Mr. Jones."
Go further
Artists who share part of Elvin Jones'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.
Elvin Jones took every concert as a new challenge, always pushing jazz drummer boundaries.— Jazz musician ethos
Elvin Jones's albums "Genesis" (1971) and "Mr. Jones" (1973) were both released on the Blue Note label, an influential jazz imprint, with multiple original pressings available in Germany and the US.
The original 1968 Japanese pressing of "Heavy Sounds" on Impulse! offers one of the highest priced vinyl copies, frequently fetching up to 495 € with only a few copies for sale worldwide.
"Raunchy Rita" is the opening track of "Heavy Sounds," clocking in at 11:34 minutes, showcasing Jones's dynamic drumming and sonic range in a soul-jazz context.
Several live albums like "Live At The Lighthouse" (1972) capture Elvin Jones's energetic stage presence and improvisational skill, adding breadth to his vinyl catalog beyond studio recordings.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Elvin Jones was an American jazz drummer known for his work from the 1950s to the early 2000s, especially in hard bop and post-bop styles.
Notable vinyl albums include "Heavy Sounds" (1968), "Genesis" (1971), and "Mr. Jones" (1973), mostly released on Blue Note and Impulse! labels.
Yes, original Japanese and German pressings from the late '60s and early '70s can command high prices, with some above 400 € on the collector market.
French collectors can search international platforms offering German and Japanese original pressings, often via specialty jazz record dealers.
Elvin Jones performed across hard bop, post-bop, avant-garde jazz, and soul-jazz, adapting his drumming to diverse settings and ensembles.
His vinyl catalog mainly consists of LP albums in stereo, with some promo or mono pressings, especially in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Tracks such as "Raunchy Rita," "P.P. Phoenix," and "One's Native Place" highlight his dynamic percussion and compositional sense.
Yes, he led his own groups like the Elvin Jones Jazz Machine, performing and recording extensively beyond his work as a sideman.
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