Artist page · 06/07/2026
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Vintage and limited-edition pressings of Ledbetter Heights and Dirt On My Diamonds are tracked here.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd emerged on the blues rock scene with a distinct electric guitar sound blending traditional blues with rock elements. He has released multiple albums since the mid-1990s, frequently pressing limited editions and colored vinyl for collectors. His discography spans studio albums, live performances, and special editions, featuring collaborations with notable musicians in blues.
Among his releases, Ledbetter Heights marked an important debut, initially released in 1995, followed by a series of albums including Dirt On My Diamonds volumes and The Soul Of The King. His vinyl pressings are carefully tracked for audiophiles and collectors seeking original issues and colored variants on labels like Provogue, Mascot Provogue, and Ruf Records.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Provogue · 2023
Ruf Records · 2019
Reprise Records · 2007
Reprise Records · 2004
Giant Records · 1995Playlist
The tracks that sum up Kenny Wayne Shepherd's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Debut studio album showcasing modern electric blues and blues rock with 12 tracks including 'Born With A Broken Heart' and 'Deja Voodoo'.
Recent album blending rock and blues across eight tracks including 'Dirt On My Diamonds' and 'Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting'.
Blues-focused album with 11 tracks including tributes and staple blues numbers, released on Ruf Records.
Go further
Artists who share part of Kenny Wayne Shepherd'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.
I always play with the feeling that connects me to the roots of blues, while pushing the genre forward.— Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Ledbetter Heights was originally released in 1995 under Giant Records, blending blues and rock across 12 songs, with its vinyl reissued in a Record Store Day limited edition in 2019.
This 2007 release includes live performances captured in both CD and vinyl formats, highlighting collaborations with legendary blues musicians and emphasizing modern electric and harmonica blues.
Dirt On My Diamonds Vol. 1 presents eight tracks mixing rock and blues, pressed as limited edition vinyl worldwide on Provogue, commanding collector interest with multiple pressings.
Multiple vinyl pressings of Ledbetter Heights, including limited editions and reissues distributed by WARGOD, are currently tracked with prices up to €90.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
His music primarily spans blues, blues rock, and rock, combining traditional and modern electric blues styles.
Ledbetter Heights, released in 1995, marks his debut album, showcasing his blues-rock guitar work.
Yes, several albums such as Ledbetter Heights and Dirt On My Diamonds Vol. 1 have limited edition vinyl releases including colored and Record Store Day editions.
He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States.
Yes, some vinyl editions including Dirt On My Diamonds and Lay It On Down have been distributed and pressed in France.
Prices vary, with original limited editions of Ledbetter Heights reaching up to around 90 € and newer pressings often found between 14 and 25 €.
Focus on his tone blending blues phrasing with rock energy, often featuring clean, expressive leads with warm analog sound on vinyl pressings.
Key tracks include "Everything Is Broken", "Tina Marie", and "Blue on Black" favored by fans and frequently listened to on streaming platforms.
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