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Hank Mobley

EastmanBorn in 1930Bebop14 vinyl albums
Hank Mobley (1930-1986) was an American tenor saxophonist prominent in the hard bop jazz movement. Emerging in New York around 1950, he played with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. His style combined melodic subtlety with rhythmic inventiveness.
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About

Over 18 vinyl releases, original Blue Note pressings highly sought after, prices range widely.

Hank Mobley contributed significantly to jazz, especially hard bop, recording primarily with Blue Note Records during the 1950s and 60s. His discography features over 18 vinyl albums, including studio and compilation records in bebop and jazz/blues styles. Mobley's sound balances melodic expressiveness and rhythmic precision, often described as a middle ground between the aggression of John Coltrane and the softness of Stan Getz.

His works remain popular among collectors, with various pressings from original US mono releases to international reissues. Notable albums like "No Room For Squares" command premium prices, especially in original pressing formats.

Discography

Hank Mobley discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

To One So Sweet Stay That Way - Hank Mobley in HollandNederlands Jazz Archief · 2017
2017
To One So Sweet Stay That Way - Hank Mobley in Holland
CD, Album, Stereo, Mono
Studio
Straight No FilterBlue Note · 1986
1986
Straight No Filter
Vinyl, LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo
Studio
Another WorkoutBlue Note · 1985
1985
Another Workout
Vinyl, LP, Album, Remastered
Studio
Far Away LandsBlue Note · 1985
1985
Far Away Lands
Vinyl, LP, Album, Remastered
Studio
Hank Mobley Quintet Featuring Sonny ClarkBlue Note · 1984
1984
Hank Mobley Quintet Featuring Sonny Clark
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Studio
Poppin'Blue Note · 1980
1980
Poppin'
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
Thinking Of HomeBlue Note · 1980
1980
Thinking Of Home
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Third SeasonBlue Note · 1980
1980
Third Season
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
A Slice Of The TopBlue Note · 1979
1979
A Slice Of The Top
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Interpretations By The Wynton Kelly QuartetVee Jay Records · 1977
1977
Interpretations By The Wynton Kelly Quartet
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The FlipBlue Note · 1970
1970
The Flip
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Reach Out!Blue Note · 1968
1968
Reach Out!
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Hi VoltageBlue Note · 1967
1967
Hi Voltage
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Dippin'Blue Note · 1966
1966
Dippin'
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
A Caddy For DaddyBlue Note · 1966
1966
A Caddy For Daddy
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Body & SoulStatus Records · 1965
1965
Body & Soul
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The TurnaroundBlue Note · 1965
1965
The Turnaround
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
No Room For SquaresBlue Note · 1964
1964
No Room For Squares
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
WorkoutBlue Note · 1962
1962
Workout
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Roll CallBlue Note · 1961
1961
Roll Call
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Soul StationBlue Note · 1960
1960
Soul Station
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Lee Morgan - Peckin' TimeBlue Note · 1959
1959
Lee Morgan - Peckin' Time
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Another Monday Night At BirdlandRoulette · 1959
1959
Another Monday Night At Birdland
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Monday Night At BirdlandRoulette · 1959
1959
Monday Night At Birdland
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Hank Mobley And His All StarsBlue Note · 1957
1957
Hank Mobley And His All Stars
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Mobley's MessagePrestige · 1957
1957
Mobley's Message
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Hank MobleyBlue Note · 1957
1957
Hank Mobley
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Hank Mobley With Donald Byrd And Lee MorganBlue Note · 1957
1957
Hank Mobley With Donald Byrd And Lee Morgan
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Tenor ConclavePrestige · 1957
1957
Tenor Conclave
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
QuintetBlue Note · 1957
1957
Quintet
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
HankBlue Note · 1957
1957
Hank
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Mobley's 2nd MessagePrestige · 1957
1957
Mobley's 2nd Message
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The Jazz Message OfSavoy Records · 1956
1956
The Jazz Message Of
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Jazz Message #2Savoy Records · 1956
1956
Jazz Message #2
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Introducing Lee MorganSavoy Records · 1956
1956
Introducing Lee Morgan
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The Max Roach Quartet Featuring Hank MobleyDebut Records · 1955
1955
The Max Roach Quartet Featuring Hank Mobley
Vinyl, LP, 10", Album
Studio

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Hank Mobley's career.

01
Dig Dis - Remastered 1999/Rudy Van Gelder Edition
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02
This I Dig of You
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03
Remember - 1999/ Remastered
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04
Recado Bossa Nova
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05
Fin De L'Affaire - Rudy Van Gelder Edition, 2008 Digital Remaster
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06
This I Dig Of You - Remastered 1999/Rudy Van Gelder Edition
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07
Remember
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08
Dig This (1960)
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The essentials

The 3 Hank Mobley albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1964
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
No Room For Squares

A quintessential hard bop album featuring six tracks with a total runtime of approximately 41 minutes, blending sophisticated compositions and Mobley's tenor saxophone.

6 tracksOriginal US mono pressing (BLP 4149)Blue Note labelPopular among collectors
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#2 · 1962
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Workout

This Blue Note release features extended tracks showcasing Mobley's intense improvisational skills over five compositions.

5 tracksOriginal Blue Note mono pressingLengths up to 10 minutesHard bop style
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#3 · 1979
Vinyl, LP, Album
A Slice Of The Top

A late-career Blue Note album with five tracks balancing complex harmonies and lyrical saxophone performances.

5 tracksBlue Note labelMultiple pressings including UK and USLate 70s recording
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Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Hank Mobley

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

Leonard Feather dubbed Mobley "the middleweight champion of the tenor saxophone" for his distinctive tone between Sonny Rollins and Lester Young.
— Jazz critic Leonard Feather
01Original LP

Original pressing of "Third Season" on Blue Note

The 1980 US original LP pressing of "Third Season" came with the catalog number LT-1081. It remains sought after, with prices as low as €20.87 and over five copies available for sale.

1980US
02Track Highlights

Five-track composition on "A Slice Of The Top"

"A Slice Of The Top" consists of five tracks including "Hank's Other Bag" and the title track, lasting between 5 and 9 minutes each, showcasing Mobley's mature hard bop style.

1979Blue Note Studios
03Pressing Variants

Multiple pressings of "No Room For Squares" with premium pricing

The 1964 Blue Note album "No Room For Squares" has several mono pressings. Original US pressings (BLP 4149) command premium prices up to €174, reflecting its collector demand.

1964US
04Collaborations

Mobley joined Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers

In the early 1950s, Mobley performed with Art Blakey's band, a key group in hard bop development, enhancing jazz tenor saxophone prominence.

1950sNew York
Mobley's expressive and inventive playing style assures his legacy among tenor saxophonists in jazz history.
— Jazz historian

Records by Hank Mobley

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Hank Mobley

Hank Mobley
Bebop Jazz/Blues
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
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Hank - Front Cover

Hank

Hank Mobley
Bebop Jazz/Blues
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $38.98 2 offers
Soul Station - Front Cover

Soul Station

Hank Mobley
Bebop Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $28.99 1 offer
Jazz Message #2 - Front Cover

Jazz Message #2

Hank Mobley
Bebop Jazz/Blues
CONCORD RECORDS
From $27.95 2 offers
Roll Call - Front Cover Roll Call - Front Cover

Roll Call

Hank Mobley
Bebop Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $27.36 2 offers
Third Season - Front Cover

Third Season

Hank Mobley
Bebop Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $31.99 2 offers
Davis Miles / At Carnegie Hall - Front Cover

Davis Miles / At Carnegie Hall

Wynton Kelly
Bebop Jazz/Blues
Intermusic
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A Slice Of The Top - Front Cover

A Slice Of The Top

Hank Mobley
Bebop Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $38.99 2 offers
Soul Station - Front Cover

Soul Station

Hank Mobley
Bebop Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $29.99 1 offer
Workout - Front Cover

Workout

Hank Mobley
Bebop Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $25.47 2 offers
SOUL STATION - Front Cover

SOUL STATION

Hank Mobley
Bebop Jazz/Blues
SECOND RECORDS
From $27.61 1 offer
No Room For Squares - Front Cover

No Room For Squares

Hank Mobley
Blues Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $28.90 1 offer
Curtain Call - Front Cover

Curtain Call

Hank Mobley
Bebop Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $36.37 2 offers
SOUL STATION - Front Cover

SOUL STATION

Hank Mobley
Jazz / Blues Compilations Compilations
Jazz Images
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Mobley Hank / Reach Out ! - Front Cover

Mobley Hank / Reach Out !

Hank Mobley
Jazz / Blues Compilations Compilations
Intermusic
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reach out - Front Cover

reach out

Hank Mobley
Blues Jazz/Blues
Blue Note
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Mobley's Message - Front Cover

Mobley's Message

Hank Mobley
Jazz / Blues Compilations Compilations
SCORPIO
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Mobley's 2nd Message - Front Cover

Mobley's 2nd Message

Hank Mobley
Jazz / Blues Compilations Compilations
SCORPIO
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ROLL CALL - Front Cover

ROLL CALL

Hank Mobley
Jazz / Blues Compilations Compilations
SCORPIO US
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Davis Miles / Someday My Prince Will Come - Front Cover

Davis Miles / Someday My Prince Will Come

Wynton Kelly
Jazz / Blues Compilations Compilations
Intermusic
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FAQ

FAQ

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Who was Hank Mobley and what was his main jazz style?

Hank Mobley was a US tenor saxophonist primarily known for his work in hard bop during the 1950s and 60s.

What are some essential Hank Mobley vinyl albums to look for?

Key albums include "No Room For Squares" (1964), "Workout" (1962), and "A Slice Of The Top" (1979), all available on vinyl.

What pressing variants exist for "No Room For Squares" on vinyl?

Multiple mono pressings exist, including the original US pressing (BLP 4149) valued highly by collectors.

How does Hank Mobley's saxophone sound compare to his contemporaries?

His tone is often described as a balanced middle ground between Sonny Rollins' aggressiveness and Lester Young's softness.

Are there original pressings of Hank Mobley's albums available for collectors?

Yes, original US mono pressings of albums like "Workout" and "No Room For Squares" are available and sought after.

What is the price range for Hank Mobley vinyl records?

Prices range widely, with popular titles like "No Room For Squares" often fetching over €170 in original mono patina.

Where can I find Hank Mobley records in France?

Collectors can find blue note labels and reissues through specialist jazz vinyl shops and online platforms.

What should I listen for in Hank Mobley's playing on vinyl?

Focus on his melodic inventiveness, rhythmic subtlety, and emotive tenor sax tone that define his hard bop style.

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Last updated: 04/07/2026