Artist page · 04/07/2026
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10 key vinyl releases with diverse pressings; 'Surrealistic Pillow' and 'Volunteers' vary widely in market prices.
Active from 1965 until 1973, Jefferson Airplane emerged from the San Francisco Bay Area folk boom to become a cornerstone of psychedelic rock. Their sound combined folk rock, acid rock, and pop, shaped by early members Marty Balin and Paul Kantner, and later fronted by Grace Slick whose distinctive vocals highlighted hits like 'White Rabbit' and 'Somebody to Love'.
The group released influential albums from 1966 like 'Jefferson Airplane Takes Off' and breakthrough 1967's 'Surrealistic Pillow' that included emblematic tracks harnessing the era's psychedelic spirit. They remained a fixture in the rock scene with albums through to 1973's 'Thirty Seconds Over Winterland' as their lineup evolved and live performances, including Woodstock 1969, secured their legacy.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Renaissance Records · 2022
Real Gone Music · 2019
Collectors' Choice Music Live · 2010
RCA · 2009
RCA · 1998
Thunderbolt · 1990
Epic · 1989
Grunt · 1973
Grunt · 1972
Grunt · 1971
RCA Victor · 1969
RCA Victor · 1969
RCA Victor · 1968
RCA Victor · 1967
RCA Victor · 1967
RCA Victor · 1966Playlist
The tracks that sum up Jefferson Airplane's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This 1967 album features staples 'White Rabbit' and 'Somebody to Love', pivotal in the psychedelic rock movement with diverse pressing variants from mono to stereo.
A politically charged album released in 1969, noted for tracks like 'We Can Be Together' and 'Wooden Ships', with original US pressings priced typically between €0.86 and €6.95.
Released in 1972, this album reflects the band's evolving sound during lineup changes, featuring folk and psychedelic rock elements, with German pressings commonly found from €7.79 upwards.
Go further
Artists who share part of Jefferson Airplane'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.
"The band's name was inspired by an early blues pioneer, Blind Lemon Jefferson, named by a friend in Berkeley."— Jorma Kaukonen
Jefferson Airplane was formed in the summer of 1965 in San Francisco during the folk music boom by Marty Balin and Paul Kantner with initial members like Jorma Kaukonen and Signe Toly Anderson. The lineup evolved rapidly with a shift toward electric rock sounds early on.
The 1967 album 'Surrealistic Pillow' brought Jefferson Airplane national attention, featuring hits 'White Rabbit' and 'Somebody to Love' that became cornerstones of psychedelic rock, with Grace Slick's vocals as a key element.
Jefferson Airplane performed at Woodstock in 1969 during the morning music slot known as 'morning maniac music', solidifying their role in the 60s counterculture music scene.
The cover art for 1967's 'After Bathing at Baxter's' features a fantastical machine house designed by artist Ron Cobb, reflecting the band's psychedelic image and creative outlook.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Key Jefferson Airplane vinyls include 'Surrealistic Pillow' (1967), 'Volunteers' (1969), and 'Long John Silver' (1972), noted for their historical significance and multiple pressing variants.
Prices range widely depending on country and rarity; for example, 'Surrealistic Pillow' German pressings sell from about €3.92 to nearly €100, reflecting collector demand.
'Surrealistic Pillow' (1967) contains these iconic psychedelic tracks, showcasing Grace Slick's contralto vocals and the group's folk and rock fusion.
Yes, audiophile 180g vinyl editions of albums like 'After Bathing at Baxter's' and 'Volunteers' are available, offering enhanced sound quality for collectors and audiophiles.
Jefferson Airplane formed in San Francisco, United States, in 1965, amid the folk music surge on the West Coast.
Yes, they performed at Woodstock in 1969 during the morning music sessions, confirming their role in the 1960s rock and psychedelic movement.
'Volunteers' was originally released as a stereo vinyl LP, with releases on RCA Victor in the US and multiple country editions noted for collectors.
Original and reissue Jefferson Airplane vinyls can be found through French vinyl vendors, including releases from Music On Vinyl and Disco-Bertus France with various album editions.
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