#1 · 1963
A cool jazz staple featuring six tracks with lush arrangements, including the title piece and "Morning of the Carnival".
6 tracksStereoPhilips labelSeveral vinyl versions
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Gerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan was an American jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger born in Queens, New York in 1927. A key figure in cool jazz and bebop, he led influential ensembles from the 1950s through the 1970s.
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3115Discogs releases
450kLast.fm listeners
About
Gerry Mulligan, Baritone saxophone pioneer and cool jazz innovator from Queens, 1927–1996.
13 vinyl releases including jazz standards and big band sessions with rare original pressings from 1960–63.
Gerry Mulligan developed a signature style on baritone saxophone, combining contrapuntal lines with lyrical playing throughout his career. Early on, he worked with Elliot Lawrence and Gene Krupa and contributed compositions on the "Birth of the Cool" sessions with Miles Davis. He formed piano-less quartets and larger ensembles like the Concert Jazz Band to showcase his arrangements. His prolific discography spans collaborations with notable musicians such as Chet Baker, Ben Webster, Paul Desmond, and Thelonious Monk.
Vinyl collectors will find a range of formats including mono and stereo LPs, original Philips and Verve pressings, and live concert recordings.
Discography
Gerry Mulligan — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Atlantic · 1976Jazz Gala Concert
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CTI Records · 1975Carnegie Hall Concert
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CTI Records · 1975Carnegie Hall Concert - Volume 2
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CTI Records · 1975Carnegie Hall Concert Volume 1
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Erre T.V. · 1974Summit
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Atlantic · 1973We're All Together Again For The First Time
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A&M Records · 1972The Age Of Steam
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CBS · 1972Live At The Berlin Philharmonie
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Atlantic · 1972The Last Set At Newport
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Limelight · 1966Something Borrowed - Something Blue
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Limelight · 1965If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em!
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Limelight · 1965Feelin' Good
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Limelight · 1964Butterfly With Hiccups
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Philips · 1963Spring Is Sprung
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Philips · 1963Night Lights
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Columbia · 1963Jeru
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Crown Records · 1963The Great Gerry Mulligan
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RCA Victor · 1962Two Of A Mind
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MGM Records · 1960Performing Music From The Subterraneans - Original Sound Track Album
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Verve Records · 1960Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges
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Verve Records · 1960Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster
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Verve Records · 1960The Concert Jazz Band
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World Pacific Records · 1959Sings A Song With Mulligan!
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Verve Records · 1959Stan Getz And Gerry Mulligan / Stan Getz And The Oscar Peterson Trio
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Mercury · 1959A Profile Of Gerry Mulligan
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Verve Records · 1958Jazz Giants '58
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ABC-Paramount · 1958Play Phil Sunkel's Jazz Concerto Grosso
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World Pacific Records · 1958Reunion With Chet Baker
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World Pacific Records · 1958The Gerry Mulligan Songbook Volume 1
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United Artists Records · 1958The Jazz Combo From "I Want To Live!"
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Verve Records · 1957At Newport
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Verve Records · 1957Getz Meets Mulligan In Hi-FI
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Verve Records · 1957Paul Desmond Quartet - Gerry Mulligan - Paul Desmond Quartet
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Riverside Records · 1957Mulligan Meets Monk
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World Pacific Records · 1957Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet
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EmArcy · 1956Presenting The Gerry Mulligan Sextet
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Pacific Jazz · 1955Paris Concert
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Pacific Jazz · 1955California Concerts
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Capitol Records · 1953Gerry Mulligan And His Ten-Tette
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DRG Records · Holliday With Mulligan
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Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Gerry Mulligan's career.
01
Stardust
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02
My Funny Valentine
The Concert Jazz Band · 1960
03
Lullaby Of The Leaves - 1998 Digital Remaster
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04
Line For Lyons
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05
Night Lights
Night Lights · 1963
06
Chelsea Bridge
Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster · 1960
07
Tell Me When
Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster · 1960
08
Prelude In E Minor
Night Lights · 1963
The essentials
The 3 Gerry Mulligan albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 1960
Showcases Mulligan’s big band leadership with eight tracks blending swing and modern jazz styles on Verve Records.
8 tracksMonoVerve labelMultiple pressings available
#3 · 1960
Collaboration with tenor saxophonist Ben Webster featuring bop and swing standards, available in stereo and mono pressings.
6 tracksStereo and MonoVerve labelSeveral vinyl versions
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Collectors
For vinyl die-hards
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
Market values (source: Discogs)
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.
Night Lights
Market position
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Min price 42 €Max price 299 €
Average price
102,50 €
Only 7 copies for sale on Discogs
1 280 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Concert Jazz Band
Market position
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Min price 1 €Max price 9 €
Average price
3,04 €
Only 108 copies for sale on Discogs
48 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster
Market position
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Min price 9 €Max price 21 €
Average price
14,71 €
Only 10 copies for sale on Discogs
175 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges
Market position
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Min price 6 €Max price 32 €
Average price
19,13 €
Only 26 copies for sale on Discogs
92 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Mulligan Meets Monk
Market position
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Min price 7 €Max price 22 €
Average price
19,57 €
Only 29 copies for sale on Discogs
409 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Jazz Gala Concert
Market position
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Min price 2 €Max price 5 €
Average price
2,55 €
Only 111 copies for sale on Discogs
41 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
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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
Side B: the hidden stories of Gerry Mulligan
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Gerry Mulligan gave the baritone saxophone its full status as a solo instrument and achieved a unique voice in jazz.— Jazz historian's observation
01Original Pressing
Original New Zealand pressing of "Night Lights"
The 1963 Philips stereo pressing from New Zealand is a sought-after original with a want/have ratio of 3.6:1 and only one copy currently for sale.
02Original Pressing
"The Concert Jazz Band" original US mono Verve pressing
Released in 1960 on Verve (catalog MG V-8388), this LP is notable for its rarity and price range from under 1 Euro to 9 Euros among collectors.
03Collaboration
"Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster" studio album
This 1960 Verve stereo album catalogued as MG VS-68343 shows Mulligan’s interest in melding cool jazz with bop and swing, with multiple vinyl editions available.
04Jazz Ensemble
The Concert Jazz Band formation
Formed in 1960, Mulligan’s Concert Jazz Band expanded traditional big band jazz with inventive arrangements and a 13-piece lineup.
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FAQ
FAQ: Gerry Mulligan on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who was Gerry Mulligan and what instrument did he play?
Gerry Mulligan was an American jazz musician known primarily for playing the baritone saxophone and soprano saxophone.
What genre of music is Gerry Mulligan associated with?
He is associated mostly with cool jazz, bebop, and big band jazz styles.
Which albums by Gerry Mulligan are essential for vinyl collectors?
Notable albums include Night Lights (1963), The Concert Jazz Band (1960), and Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster (1960), available in original and reissue pressings.
Are Gerry Mulligan’s vinyl records available in both mono and stereo?
Yes, many classic albums have both mono and stereo pressings, some highly sought after by collectors.
What is special about the New Zealand pressing of Night Lights?
The 1963 New Zealand Philips stereo LP is an original pressing singled out for its rarity with only one copy currently offered for sale.
Where can one find original pressings of Gerry Mulligan’s albums in France?
Original pressings sometimes surface in French jazz record stores or auctions, but are rarer than US or UK editions.
Did Gerry Mulligan perform live in Paris?
Yes, Mulligan performed live in Paris several times across his career, including with his Concert Jazz Band and sextet formations.
How do prices vary for Gerry Mulligan vinyl records internationally?
Prices depend on release country, pressing rarity, condition, and format; for example, original New Zealand pressings command premium prices over UK or US reissues.
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Sources & method
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 04/07/2026