Artist page · 04/07/2026

McCoy Tyner

PhiladelphiaBorn in 1938Compilations Jazz / Blues10 vinyl albums
McCoy Tyner, born 1938 in Philadelphia, was a pioneering jazz pianist known for his work in post-bop, modal jazz, and free jazz. He played with John Coltrane's quartet in the 1960s and released influential albums as a leader through labels like Blue Note and Milestone.
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About

McCoy Tyner, Forging a signature piano voice in post-bop and modal jazz.

10 vinyl albums including Blue Note classics with original US pressings from the late 1960s.

McCoy Albert Tyner's career spans over five decades, marked by deep contributions to jazz piano. His style, characterized by powerful left-hand chords and rich modal harmonies, shaped modern jazz. Tyner recorded both as a sideman and bandleader, producing albums with Blue Note and Milestone among others.

His discography includes studio and live albums spanning modal jazz, hard bop, and spiritual jazz. Notable collaborations with John Coltrane between 1960 and 1965 established him as a key figure in jazz history. Numerous vinyl editions remain sought by collectors, with several original pressings from the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Discography

McCoy Tyner — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

ImplosionsJazzvisions · 1987
1987
Implosions
Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo
Studio
Bon VoyageTimeless Records · 1987
1987
Bon Voyage
CD, Album
Studio
Double TriosDenon · 1986
1986
Double Trios
CD, Album
Studio
It's About TimeBlue Note · 1986
1986
It's About Time
CD, Album
Studio
Just Feelin'Palo Alto Jazz · 1985
1985
Just Feelin'
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
DimensionsElektra Musician · 1984
1984
Dimensions
Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo
Studio
13th HouseMilestone · 1982
1982
13th House
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Looking OutColumbia · 1982
1982
Looking Out
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
La Leyenda De La Hora = The Legend Of The HourColumbia · 1981
1981
La Leyenda De La Hora = The Legend Of The Hour
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
4 X 4Milestone · 1980
1980
4 X 4
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
HorizonMilestone · 1980
1980
Horizon
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Passion DanceMilestone · 1979
1979
Passion Dance
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
TogetherMilestone · 1979
1979
Together
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The GreetingMilestone · 1978
1978
The Greeting
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Milestone Jazzstars In ConcertMilestone · 1978
1978
Milestone Jazzstars In Concert
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Live
Inner VoicesMilestone · 1977
1977
Inner Voices
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
McCoyJoker · 1977
1977
McCoy
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
SupertriosMilestone · 1977
1977
Supertrios
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Fly With The WindMilestone · 1976
1976
Fly With The Wind
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
CosmosBlue Note · 1976
1976
Cosmos
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Focal PointMilestone · 1976
1976
Focal Point
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
TridentMilestone · 1975
1975
Trident
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
AtlantisMilestone · 1975
1975
Atlantis
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
AsanteBlue Note · 1974
1974
Asante
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Sama LayucaMilestone · 1974
1974
Sama Layuca
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Song Of The New WorldMilestone · 1973
1973
Song Of The New World
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Song For My LadyMilestone · 1973
1973
Song For My Lady
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
EnlightenmentMilestone · 1973
1973
Enlightenment
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Echoes Of A Friend = エコーズ・オブ・ア・フレンドVictor · 1972
1972
Echoes Of A Friend = エコーズ・オブ・ア・フレンド
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
ExtensionsBlue Note · 1972
1972
Extensions
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
SaharaMilestone · 1972
1972
Sahara
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
ExpansionsBlue Note · 1969
1969
Expansions
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Time For TynerBlue Note · 1969
1969
Time For Tyner
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Tender MomentsBlue Note · 1968
1968
Tender Moments
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Real McCoyBlue Note · 1967
1967
The Real McCoy
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Illumination!Impulse! · 1964
1964
Illumination!
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Live At NewportImpulse! · 1964
1964
Live At Newport
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Live
Today And TomorrowImpulse! · 1964
1964
Today And Tomorrow
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Nights Of Ballads & BluesImpulse! · 1963
1963
Nights Of Ballads & Blues
Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress, Mono
Studio
Counterpoints - Live In TokyoMilestone ·
Counterpoints - Live In Tokyo
CD, Album, Reissue
Live
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up McCoy Tyner's career.

01
When Sunny Gets Blue
·
02
Search For Peace
·
03
We'll Be Together Again
·
04
Days Of Wine And Roses
·
05
Contemplation
·
06
Satin Doll
·
07
Blues On The Corner
·
08
Passion Dance
·

The essentials

The 3 McCoy Tyner albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1974
LP, Album, Stereo
Asante

An exploration of spiritual jazz with four expansive tracks featuring modal and post-bop influences.

4 tracksIncludes 'Malika' (13:58)Stereo pressingBlue Note label
#2 · 1969
LP, Album
Time For Tyner

A modal jazz album including six tracks with a range of rhythms and extended harmonies.

6 tracksBlue Note labelOriginal US pressing availableReleased 1969
#3 · 1969
LP, Album, Stereo
Expansions

Known for its sophisticated modal composition and advanced jazz techniques across five tracks.

5 tracksStereo formatBlue Note labelReleased 1969

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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.

Asante
Master release · LP · 1974
Market position i
22,30 €
Min price 13 €Max price 37 €
Average price 22,30 €
Only 37 copies for sale on Discogs
804 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Time For Tyner
Master release · LP · 1969
Market position i
21,66 €
Min price 17 €Max price 80 €
Average price 21,66 €
Only 18 copies for sale on Discogs
465 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Expansions
Master release · LP · 1969
Market position i
55,00 €
Min price 27 €Max price 124 €
Average price 55,00 €
Only 10 copies for sale on Discogs
721 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Tender Moments
Master release · LP · 1968
Market position i
15,51 €
Min price 7 €Max price 24 €
Average price 15,51 €
Only 11 copies for sale on Discogs
461 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Bon Voyage
Master release · LP · 1987
Market position i
19,99 €
Min price 6 €Max price 20 €
Average price 19,99 €
Only 38 copies for sale on Discogs
6 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Implosions
Master release · LP · 1987
Market position i
25,00 €
Min price 25 €Max price 25 €
Average price 25,00 €
Only 4 copies for sale on Discogs
47 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
AsanteLP, Album
Blue Note Germany · 1974 BST 84 445 I, BN-LA223-G 🔥 Standard edition
804 want · 1 729 have · ratio 0,5
27,19 €
AsanteLP, Album, Stereo
Blue Note US · 1974 BN-LA223-G Original pressing
804 want · 1 729 have · ratio 0,5
37,00 €
ExpansionsLP, Album, Stereo
Blue Note US · 1969 BST 84338 🔥 Standard edition
721 want · 790 have · ratio 0,9
26,99 €
ExpansionsLP, Album
Blue Note Germany · 1969 BST 84338 K Original pressing
721 want · 790 have · ratio 0,9
70,00 €
Time For TynerLP, Album
Blue Note Japan · 1969 BST 84307 Japanese pressing
465 want · 681 have · ratio 0,7
80,00 €
Time For TynerLP, Album
Blue Note US · 1969 BST 84307 Original pressing
465 want · 681 have · ratio 0,7
25,91 €
Tender MomentsLP, Album, Stereo
Blue Note Japan · 1968 BST 84275 Japanese pressing
461 want · 613 have · ratio 0,8
Tender MomentsLP, Album, Stereo
Blue Note US · 1968 BST 84275 Original pressing
461 want · 613 have · ratio 0,8
24,08 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of McCoy Tyner

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

"My approach was about blending blues, modal harmony, and a strong rhythmic undertone."
— McCoy Tyner
01Recording Studio

1974 'Asante' Blue Note Original US pressing

The original 'Asante' LP was released in 1974 on Blue Note Records as BN-LA223-G, a stereo album pressing in the United States that remains popular with collectors.

1974US
02Live Album

'Counterpoints Live in Tokyo' 2015 vinyl release

'Counterpoints Live in Tokyo' was issued as a vinyl album by Concord in 2015, highlighting McCoy Tyner's live performance prowess in a free jazz context.

2015Tokyo
03Collaborations

John Coltrane Quartet association

From 1960 to 1965, McCoy Tyner was pianist in John Coltrane's quartet, which defined much of his early career and contributed to seminal jazz records of the era.

1960-1965US
04Vinyl Pressings

1969 'Time For Tyner' original US pressing

The Blue Note BST 84307 pressing released in the US in 1969 is among the earliest vinyl editions of this modal jazz work, sought after for its sound quality and historical significance.

1969US

FAQ

FAQ: McCoy Tyner on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Who was McCoy Tyner and what style of jazz did he play?

McCoy Tyner was an American jazz pianist known for post-bop and modal jazz, with contributions to free jazz and spiritual jazz styles.

What are some essential vinyl albums by McCoy Tyner to look for?

Key vinyl albums include 'Asante' (1974), 'Time For Tyner' (1969), and 'Expansions' (1969), primarily on Blue Note Records.

When was the original Blue Note pressing of 'Asante' released and where?

The original 'Asante' album on Blue Note was released in 1974 in the United States as a stereo LP.

Where was McCoy Tyner born and when?

He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States on December 11, 1938.

Which labels released most of McCoy Tyner's vinyl records?

Blue Note and Milestone were the primary labels for Tyner's vinyl releases, especially during the late 1960s and 1970s.

Are there original pressings of 'Time For Tyner' available for collectors?

Yes, original US and Japanese pressings exist, with the US Blue Note LP (BST 84307) dating to 1969 the most notable.

What are some trading price ranges for McCoy Tyner vinyl albums?

Prices vary by album and pressing; for example, 'Asante' original pressings range from around 13 to 37 euros depending on edition condition.

What cities are associated with McCoy Tyner’s career and recordings?

Philadelphia (birth), New York (jazz scene), and Tokyo (live recordings) are key locations in Tyner’s timeline.

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Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 04/07/2026