An exploration of spiritual jazz with four expansive tracks featuring modal and post-bop influences.
Artist page · 04/07/2026
McCoy Tyner
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.
Jazzvisions · 1987
Timeless Records · 1987
Denon · 1986
Blue Note · 1986
Palo Alto Jazz · 1985
Elektra Musician · 1984
Milestone · 1982
Columbia · 1982
Columbia · 1981
Milestone · 1980
Milestone · 1980
Milestone · 1979
Milestone · 1979
Milestone · 1978
Milestone · 1978
Milestone · 1977
Joker · 1977
Milestone · 1977
Milestone · 1976
Blue Note · 1976
Milestone · 1976
Milestone · 1975
Milestone · 1975
Blue Note · 1974
Milestone · 1974
Milestone · 1973
Milestone · 1973
Milestone · 1973
Victor · 1972
Blue Note · 1972
Milestone · 1972
Blue Note · 1969
Blue Note · 1969
Blue Note · 1968
Blue Note · 1967
Impulse! · 1964
Impulse! · 1964
Impulse! · 1964
Impulse! · 1963
Milestone · Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up McCoy Tyner's career.
The essentials
The 3 McCoy Tyner albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A modal jazz album including six tracks with a range of rhythms and extended harmonies.
Known for its sophisticated modal composition and advanced jazz techniques across five tracks.
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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.
Notable pressings & editions
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
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Records by McCoy Tyner
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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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- 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.
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