Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Over 11 vinyl albums blending jazz-funk and soul with prime pressings from 1992 to 2020.
Maceo Parker's discography covers funk, soul, jazz, and world fusion genres with 11 vinyl releases currently cataloged on Vinyles.com. His recorded works span from live recordings to studio albums showcasing his alto saxophone mastery. Parker is known for incorporating long groove-driven tracks and soulful melodies, typical of jazz-funk fusion, and has maintained an active touring schedule with shows running over two and a half hours. Among his recorded output, notable vinyl pressings originate from labels like Minor Music Records, BHM Productions, and Leopard, mostly released between the early 1990s and 2020.
Key records include "Life On Planet Groove" (1992), a defining funk jazz album with 8 tracks including extended performances of "Shake Everything You've Got" and "Pass The…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
The Funk Garage · 2020
Leopard · 2018
Intuition Records · 2007
BHM Productions · 2005
ESC Records · 2003
What Are Records? · 2000
ESC Records · 1998
Lakeside · 1994
Lakeside · 1993
Minor Music · 1993
Minor Music · 1992
Verve Records · 1991
Minor Music · 1990
Atlantic · 1979
Atlantic · 1977Playlist
The tracks that sum up Maceo Parker's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A studio album blending funk and jazz-funk with eight tracks, including extended grooves like "Shake Everything You've Got". Multiple vinyl pressings exist with various price points and editions.
Ten-track album featuring funk compositions with a 2005 original LP pressing available in Europe. Highlights include the tracks "Basic Funk: 101" and "What A Wonderful World."
Jazz-funk album with seven tracks including interpretations of "Isn't She Lovely" and "Love The One You're With." German original LP pressing available at a consistent market price.
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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.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"Maceo is one of the principal inventors of funk as a style."— Funk enthusiasts
Maceo Parker is known for performing over 250 shows annually, delivering live sets that regularly exceed two and a half hours, emphasizing his endurance and dedication on stage.
Since the year 2000, Maceo Parker has toured as a member of Prince's band, contributing his distinct horn sound to global audiences and live recordings.
"Life On Planet Groove" saw several vinyl pressings in the early 1990s, including test pressing and standard LPs issued primarily in Germany, featuring jazz-funk tracks that remain staples of his discography.
The 2020 "Soul Food (Cooking –With– Maceo)" album was pressed as a limited edition vinyl LP in the Netherlands, notable for its vibrant sleeve and jazz-funk style.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Maceo Parker's vinyl releases mainly cover funk, soul jazz, jazz-funk, and related jazz and world fusion genres.
Original vinyl pressings have been released by labels including Minor Music Records, Leopard, and BHM Productions.
Yes, for example, "Soul Food (Cooking –With– Maceo)" has been released on limited edition colored vinyl with numbered copies.
Prices for Maceo Parker's vinyl albums typically range between approximately €13.99 and €26, depending on the edition and availability.
Maceo Parker's vinyl albums have original pressings released in Germany and Europe, indicating a market and fanbase presence in these regions.
The album "School's In!" was originally pressed on LP by BHM Productions and is available as an original European pressing on the vinyl market.
"Life On Planet Groove" includes extended funk and jazz-funk tracks such as "Shake Everything You've Got" running over 16 minutes.
Top tracks include "Let's Get It On," "Pass the Peas," "Uptown Up," and "Children's World," each reflecting his signature funk-soul style.
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