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Over 20 vinyl albums span jazz, pop, and crooning; key LPs fetch up to €26 in original pressings.
Nat King Cole’s discography features a rich variety of jazz and pop albums on vinyl, including studio, live, and compilation records. His musical roots began in the jazz piano trio format, evolving to include vocal jazz and traditional pop ballads that made him a definitive crooner of his era.
Among the 24 notable vinyl releases are audiophile reissues and rare colored LPs that attract collectors. Original pressings such as the 1957 "After Midnight" on Capitol Records remain sought after, while new editions like the 2024 "Live At The Blue Note Chicago" showcase the enduring appeal of his live performances.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Iconic · 2024
Capitol Records · 2009
Capitol Records · 2001
Hallmark · 1998
HG Associates · 1995
Capitol Records · 1957Playlist
The tracks that sum up Nat King Cole's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This 1957 Capitol Records jazz album showcases Nat King Cole's blend of swinging jazz piano and smooth vocals across 12 tracks. It remains a key piece for audiophiles and collectors alike.
A 2024 live album recorded at Chicago's Blue Note, pressed for Record Store Day. It captures Cole’s vibrant stage presence with a 27-track setlist across two LPs.
A 2009 studio album blending jazz with hip hop and soul-jazz elements on Capitol Records, featuring 13 tracks and modern reinterpretations of Cole's classics.
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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.
"(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons" topped charts in 1947, marking one of Cole’s biggest hits.— Music history
Recorded and released in 2024, this live LP documents Nat King Cole's performance at the renowned Blue Note jazz club in Chicago. It includes 27 tracks and is a Record Store Day limited edition pressing.
The original 1957 "After Midnight" LP on Capitol Records is a staple for vinyl collectors, showcasing Cole's jazz trio style with classic tracks like "Just You, Just Me" and "Route 66." Many original pressings still circulate among collectors.
Released in 2009, "Re: Generations" presents a fusion of jazz, hip hop, and soul-jazz, bringing a modern reinterpretation to Nat King Cole's music. This LP features tracks like "Lush Life" and "Calypso Blues."
Nat King Cole's 1950s crooning style influenced generations of vocalists in jazz and pop.— Music experts
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Collector favorites include the 1957 LP "After Midnight," the 2024 live "Live At The Blue Note Chicago," and the 2009 fusion album "Re: Generations." Original Capitol pressings are especially prized.
His vinyl catalog covers jazz, vocal jazz, pop standards, rhythm and blues, and crooner-style recordings, reflecting his versatile musical range.
Yes, several audiophile 180g vinyl editions and colored vinyl versions exist, such as the 2021 "After Midnight" colored audiophile pressing, appealing to specialist collectors.
French distributors like Wagram and Didier Jeunesse regularly issue compilations and reissues of Nat King Cole's jazz and pop albums, often available in local record stores and online.
Original 1957 pressings such as "After Midnight" on Capitol Records are mostly mono, prized for their authentic sound though condition varies by copy.
Yes, notable live vinyl includes the 2024 "Live At The Blue Note Chicago," a Record Store Day release capturing his live performance energy.
Some audiophile reissues, like the 2021 colored vinyl version of "After Midnight," include bonus tracks beyond the original album lineup.
Nat King Cole's music remains widely played with millions of listeners and a steady interest in vinyl among jazz and pop enthusiasts worldwide.
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