Artist page · 04/07/2026
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15 vinyls spanning jazz, rock, and rock 'n' roll with key pressings from 1967 and 1986.
Known for his flamboyant style and explosive performances, Little Richard reshaped the soundscape of mid-20th century American music. His vibrant catalog features rock, rock 'n' roll, blues, jazz, and varieties that have influenced generations. Collectors find a diverse selection of his works on vinyl, including rare and color variants issued by labels such as Specialty Records, Okeh, and Warner Bros.
His recordings like "Tutti Frutti" and "Long Tall Sally" remain central to rock history, often featured in original and reissued pressings that show variances in sound quality and mastering. Noteworthy pressings include the 1967 mono U.S. LP "The Explosive Little Richard" on Okeh and the 1986 Warner Bros.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Omnivore Recordings · 2020
Walt Disney Records · 1992
Eastworld · 1992
Warner Bros. Records · 1986
Black Label Records · 1982
K-tel · 1976
United · 1973
ALA · 1972
Reprise Records · 1972
Reprise Records · 1971
Reprise Records · 1970
Okeh · 1967
Modern Records · 1966
Fidelio · 1964
Vee Jay Records · 1964
Mercury · 1961Playlist
The tracks that sum up Little Richard's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A 1967 classic on Okeh label capturing Little Richard’s soul and rhythm & blues sound in stereo, featuring 10 tracks including "I Don't Want To Discuss It" and "Land Of A Thousand Dances."
A 2020 album melding rock, country rock, funk, and soul, issued by Omnivore Recordings with 10 tracks reflecting a later period of artistic exploration.
Released on Warner Bros. in 1986, this album blends rock, funk, and soul, capturing Little Richard's ongoing evolution with 10 tracks including "Great Gosh A'Mighty."
Go further
Artists who share part of Little Richard'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.
He punctuated songs with a legendary 'Woo!' that became a rock and roll trademark.— Industry observation
In 1955, Little Richard recorded "Tutti Frutti" during a session in New Orleans for Specialty Records. Producer Robert Blackwell rehired the melody with sanitized lyrics, crafting a rock 'n' roll milestone.
The original 1967 mono pressing of "The Explosive Little Richard" on Okeh, catalog OKM 12117, is highly collectible with prices ranging around 6 to 10 euros currently on the market.
"Southern Child" was issued on Omnivore Recordings in 2020, available as a limited edition Record Store Day pressing, emphasizing vinyl collectors’ interest with its fusion of rock, funk, and country.
Little Richard delivered a legendary electrifying performance at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival Festival in 1969, sharing the stage with Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, and John Lennon.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Collectors often seek "The Explosive Little Richard" (1967), "Southern Child" (2020), and "Lifetime Friend" (1986) for their quality recordings and vinyl pressings.
The original 1967 mono pressing of "The Explosive Little Richard" on Okeh (OKM 12117) is among the most notable and valuable editions for collectors.
Yes, Little Richard recorded gospel music notably during 1958 to 1962, but few gospel vinyl releases are as widely circulated as his rock albums.
Yes, for example, the "Complete Atlantic And Reprise Singles" includes a Ruby Red colored vinyl edition issued in 2023, appealing to collectors.
Little Richard performed at the 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival Festival alongside Chuck Berry and John Lennon, a key rock event in Canada.
He was born in Macon, Georgia, United States, a city that shaped his early musical roots.
His vinyl catalogs include rock, rock 'n' roll, rhythm & blues, funk, soul, jazz, and some variety records.
Many of Little Richard’s key albums have been reissued in recent years, some as limited editions, keeping them available to new vinyl enthusiasts.
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