#1 · 2025
Latest studio album featuring 10 tracks blending funk, soul, and blues with pressing variants from Europe and the US.
10 tracksLimited Edition LPReleased 2025Multiple pressing versions
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples, born in 1939 in Chicago, is an American singer whose career bridges soul, gospel, and blues. Starting in the 1950s with her family gospel group, she evolved into a solo artist with a discography rich in socially conscious themes.
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About
Mavis Staples, From Chicago gospel roots to soulful solo artistry.
Over 11 albums spanning blues, soul, and gospel with vinyl editions ranging from 1969 to 2025.
Mavis Staples began her singing career in the 1950s within the Staple Singers, a gospel family band led by her father Roebuck Staples. Known for her distinct deep and powerful voice, she helped shape the group's identity. After years of touring in churches, the group embraced more secular and political songs tied to the civil rights movement, reflecting their friendship with Martin Luther King Jr.
Her solo debut dates back to 1969, and since then, she has released numerous albums across labels like Volt, Anti-, and Epitaph, covering genres including funk, soul, blues, and gospel. Recent vinyl releases, such as "Sad And Beautiful World" (2025) and "Carry Me Home" (2022), showcase her continued presence in contemporary music and vinyl culture with multiple pressings and editions av…
Discography
Mavis Staples — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Anti- · 2025Sad And Beautiful World
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Anti- · 2022Carry Me Home
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Anti- · 2019We Get By
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Caroline International · 2017Mavis Staples: I'll Take You There (An All-Star Concert Celebration)
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Anti- · 2017If All I Was Was Black
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Anti- · 2016Livin' On A High Note
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Anti- · 2013One True Vine
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Anti- · 2010You Are Not Alone
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Anti- · 2008Live: Hope At The Hideout
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Anti- · 2007We'll Never Turn Back
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Rhino Records · 2005I Believe To My Soul (Session 01)
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Alligator Records · 2004Have A Little Faith
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Verve Records · 1996Spirituals & Gospel: Dedicated To Mahalia Jackson
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HDH · 1995Mavis Staples
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Paisley Park · 1993The Voice
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Paisley Park · 1989Time Waits For No One
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Stax · 1981This Time Around
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Warner Bros. Records · 1979Oh What A Feeling
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Curtom · 1977A Piece Of The Action
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Volt · 1970Only For The Lonely
StudioVolt · 1969Mavis Staples
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Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Mavis Staples's career.
01
You Are Not Alone
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02
Eyes On The Prize
We'll Never Turn Back · 2007
03
Down In Mississippi
We'll Never Turn Back · 2007
04
We Get By
We Get By · 2019
05
Can You Get To That
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06
I Have Learned To Do Without You
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07
The Weight - Live
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08
I Like The Things About Me
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The essentials
The 3 Mavis Staples albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 2022
A 12-track album with gospel influences released as limited editions including 45 RPM vinyl versions.
12 tracks45 RPM pressingLimited Edition LPReleased 2022
#3 · 2017
A soul and funk studio album with politically charged content, available in US and European vinyl pressings.
10 tracks2017 releaseUS and European editionsSoul/Funk genre
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Collectors
For vinyl die-hards
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
Market values (source: Discogs)
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.
Sad And Beautiful World
Market position
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Min price 18 €Max price 45 €
Average price
23,00 €
Only 54 copies for sale on Discogs
53 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Carry Me Home
Market position
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Min price 13 €Max price 26 €
Average price
18,70 €
Only 77 copies for sale on Discogs
46 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
We Get By
Market position
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Min price 11 €Max price 17 €
Average price
12,32 €
Only 67 copies for sale on Discogs
119 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
If All I Was Was Black
Market position
i
Min price 12 €Max price 15 €
Average price
13,59 €
Only 59 copies for sale on Discogs
126 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Livin' On A High Note
Market position
i
Min price 9 €Max price 14 €
Average price
11,35 €
Only 55 copies for sale on Discogs
18 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
We'll Never Turn Back
Market position
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Min price 10 €Max price 30 €
Average price
17,50 €
Only 57 copies for sale on Discogs
39 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Mavis Staples
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Her deep and powerful voice became the trademark sound of the Staple Singers, often called “God's Greatest Hitmakers.”— Family legacy
01Studio Album
Sad And Beautiful World
The 2025 album 'Sad And Beautiful World' offers a 10-track LP with songs like 'Chicago' and 'Anthem', released on Anti- with limited edition pressings in Europe and the US.
02Vinyl Pressings
Carry Me Home Limited Editions
"Carry Me Home", released in 2022, comes in limited edition LP formats with 45 RPM versions, available primarily in the US on the Anti- label with varied catalog numbers.
03Long Career
From Staple Singers to Solo Artist
Mavis Staples started her career in the 1950s with the Staple Singers, a gospel family band from Chicago, evolving into a solo artist with a debut solo LP in 1969 on Volt Records.
04Top Tracks
Popular Songs on Vinyl
Mavis Staples' top tracks such as “You Are Not Alone” and “Eyes On The Prize” have been featured on multiple vinyl albums, appealing to collectors and vinyl audiophiles alike.
Records by Mavis Staples
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FAQ
FAQ: Mavis Staples on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who is Mavis Staples?
Mavis Staples is an American singer born in 1939 in Chicago, known for her work in soul, gospel, and blues, beginning her career in a family gospel group.
What genres does Mavis Staples cover in her music?
Her music encompasses soul, gospel, blues, funk, and rhythm & blues, reflecting decades of evolving styles.
What are the most collectible vinyl albums by Mavis Staples?
Albums like "Sad And Beautiful World" (2025), "Carry Me Home" (2022), and "If All I Was Was Black" (2017) are notable vinyl releases with several pressing versions.
Are Mavis Staples' albums available on vinyl in France?
Yes, some of her albums including "Sad And Beautiful World" are pressed in Europe and can be found in French record shops or online vinyl boutiques.
How many albums has Mavis Staples released on vinyl?
She has 11 albums catalogued with vinyl editions spanning from 1969 to recent years, including limited editions and multiple pressing variants.
Where can I find original vinyl pressings of Mavis Staples' albums?
Original pressings are often released in the US and Europe, especially for albums like "Carry Me Home" and "Sad And Beautiful World" on labels such as Anti- and Volt.
What makes Mavis Staples' voice unique?
Her voice is known for its deep, powerful tone that became a signature sound of the Staple Singers and defined her solo work.
Which Mavis Staples album features the track "You Are Not Alone"?
"You Are Not Alone" appears on her 2010 album released under the Anti- label, featured on vinyl editions and popular among listeners.
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Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 04/07/2026