Artist page · 04/07/2026
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Nine albums available on vinyl, including 180g audiophile pressings; prices tracked in real time.
John Mayall emerged from the UK blues scene to pioneer a unique blend of blues, rock, and jazz fusion. His extensive catalog includes studio and live albums, several featuring his Bluesbreakers lineup that revealed musicians such as Eric Clapton. Amid multiple reissues and audiophile vinyl editions, Mayall's music showcases harmonica-driven blues, elaborate arrangements, and a dedication to evolving his style while maintaining blues roots.
Vinyl editions like the 180g audiophile pressing of "Spinning Coin" and limited edition LPs continue to attract collectors. His legacy extends beyond performances to the influence on British blues and electric blues styles, recorded in more than 3,000 releases credited to him.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
RockBeat Records · 2015
Forty Below Records · 2015
Forty Below Records · 2014
Private Stash Records · 2011
Eagle Records · 2009
New West Records · 2007
Eagle Records · 2001
Eagle Records · 1999
Eagle Records · 1999
Indigo Delux · 1999
Silvertone Records · 1993
Island Records · 1990
Island Records · 1988
Entente · 1987
AIM · 1985
DJM Records · 1980
DJM Records · 1979
ABC Records · 1978
ABC Records · 1977
London Records · 1977
ABC Records · 1977
ABC Records · 1976
ABC Records · 1976
ABC Blue Thumb · 1975
Polydor · 1974
Polydor · 1973
Polydor · 1972
Polydor · 1972
Polydor · 1971
Polydor · 1971
Polydor · 1970
Polydor · 1970
Polydor · 1969
Decca · 1968
Decca · 1968
Ace Of Clubs · 1968
Decca · 1968
Decca · 1967
Decca · 1966
Decca · 1965Playlist
The tracks that sum up John Mayall's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A seminal 1972 album effectively merging blues, jazz-rock, and fusion elements, showcasing John Mayall's instrumental versatility.
The 2009 "Tough" studio album presents electric blues with 11 tracks, including notable songs like "Nothing To Do With Love." Original US pressing and European reissues exist.
"Along For The Ride" (2018) blends blues rock and electric blues across 13 tracks, including "California" and "Room To Move." European pressings offer broad availability.
Go further
Artists who share part of John Mayall'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.
John Mayall remained on the road well into his later years, consistently devoted to the blues.— Career overview
The "Tough" album was released in the US in 2009 on Eagle Records as a limited edition 180g LP with catalog number ER201631, regularly available from over 10 sellers with prices around €21.74.
"Blues Alive NYC 1976" is a live album released in 2015 containing 13 tracks recorded in 1976, a retrospective capturing live performances with blues rock influences.
"Jazz Blues Fusion" blends blues, rock, and jazz styles in 7 tracks, originally released by Polydor in 1972, with multiple vinyl versions including German promo and US stereo editions.
"Along For The Ride" saw multiple European vinyl releases from 2018 to 2019, including limited edition reissues on the Ear Music Classics label, highlighting continued interest in Mayall's later work.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
John Mayall was a British blues musician and bandleader, active from the 1960s, known for fusing blues with rock and jazz influences.
He explored blues, electric blues, blues rock, and jazz fusion throughout his career.
Notable vinyl albums include "Jazz Blues Fusion" (1972), "Tough" (2009), and "Along For The Ride" (2018) among others.
"Tough" (2009) and "Spinning Coin" (1995) have 180g audiophile vinyl editions.
Vinyles.com tracks prices and availability of John Mayall's vinyl albums on European markets, including France, with regular listings for key titles.
Starting with "Jazz Blues Fusion" or "Along For The Ride" offers a look at key phases of Mayall's evolving blues style on vinyl.
Prices vary widely by pressing; for example, "Tough" original US LP pressings are around €18–22, while vintage rarities may be higher.
"Blues Alive NYC 1976" captures live performances and provides a historic glimpse mostly available on CD, but vinyl releases exist for live recordings.
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