Artist page · 04/07/2026
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Over 39 vinyl releases including bebop classics and live sessions—original 1959 Verve pressings sought after.
Oscar Peterson, born in Montréal in 1925, is widely recognized as one of jazz's preeminent pianists. His extensive catalog includes bebop, swing, and blues, with many albums released by major labels like Verve and Clef Records. He performed alongside jazz greats including Ray Brown, Herb Ellis, and Ella Fitzgerald. Despite a serious health setback in 1993 which affected his playing, Peterson returned to performing and recording, securing seven Grammy Awards and induction into various halls of fame.
Vinyl collectors can find over 39 releases spanning studio albums, compilations, and live recordings. The artist's catalog includes notable songbook tributes to Duke Ellington, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, and George Gershwin.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Verve Records · 1959
Verve Records · 1959
Verve Records · 1959
Verve Records · 1959
Verve Records · 1959
Verve Records · 1959
Verve Records · 1959
Verve Records · 1958
Verve Records · 1958
Verve Records · 1957
Verve Records · 1957
Clef Records · 1956
Clef Records · 1956
Clef Records · 1956
Verve Records · 1956
Clef Records · 1956
Norgran Records · 1955
Clef Records · 1955
Norgran Records · 1955
Clef Records · 1955
Clef Records · 1955
Clef Records · 1955
Clef Records · 1954
Clef Records · 1954
Clef Records · 1954
Clef Records · 1954
Clef Records · 1954
Clef Records · 1954
Clef Records · 1954
Clef Records · 1953
Mercury · 1953
Mercury · 1953
Mercury · 1953
Mercury · 1952
Mercury · 1952
RCA Victor · 1952
Clef Records · 1952
Mercury · 1950
Pablo Records · 
Verve Records · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Oscar Peterson's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A 1959 Verve mono LP displaying Peterson’s bebop style on six tracks including "Liza" and "Con Alma," essential for collectors and aficionados.
Collection of Duke Ellington classics performed by Peterson's trio, originally on Verve Records, showcasing swing influences across 12 tracks.
Stereo LP featuring interpretations of Jerome Kern's songs with 12 tracks, originally released by Verve in both mono and stereo editions.
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Artists who share part of Oscar Peterson's musical DNA.
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.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
‘‘Oscar Peterson was known for a technically brilliant and melodically inventive jazz piano style.’’— Jazz Biography Summary
This classic album was originally released in 1959 by Verve Records as a mono LP with catalog number MG V-8351 in the US. It features six tracks over two sides and remains a sought-after pressing for jazz vinyl collectors.
A notable reissue of this 1959 album appears as a mono LP under Verve label catno MG V-2056 in the US. This pressing offers collectors a different mastering from the original stereo release.
The Oscar Peterson Quartet recorded a live session in Helsinki in 1987, captured on vinyl with bebop standards released on Mack Avenue Records, adding a vibrant live set to his discography.
Peterson collaborated with renowned jazz musicians like bassist Ray Brown and vocalists Ella Fitzgerald and Clark Terry, boosting his profile in the jazz world through numerous studio and live recordings.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Oscar Peterson was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer, born in Montréal in 1925, known for his bebop style and extensive discography.
Key vinyl albums include The Jazz Soul Of Oscar Peterson (1959), Duke Ellington Song Book (1959), and Jerome Kern Song Book (1959), often in mono or stereo on Verve.
He is known mostly for bebop and swing piano jazz, but his work spans blues, vocal jazz, and some compilations crossing funk and soul influences.
Main labels include Verve Records, Clef Records, and later Jazz Images and Mack Avenue for live and compilation releases.
Most classic albums from the 1950s were released on vinyl LPs in mono, with some later stereo reissues available.
Original 1959 mono pressings on Verve such as The Jazz Soul Of Oscar Peterson are sought after, with prices typically ranging between 4 to 13 euros depending on condition and edition.
Yes, live albums like The Oscar Peterson Quartet Live in Helsinki, 1987 provide vibrant concert performances on vinyl from labels such as Mack Avenue Records.
French vinyl collectors can discover releases like Around The World (2025) on Mack Avenue and other compilations available through European distributors.
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