Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
10 vinyl records, classic US pressings and pricey original jazz-funk albums tracked in real time.
Patrice Rushen is a Los Angeles-born artist whose vinyl catalog spans funk, soul, disco, jazz fusion, and smooth jazz genres. Her early 1970s work focused on jazz-funk and fusion with Prestige label releases like Prelusion and Before The Dawn. Moving into the late 1970s and 80s, she embraced funk and soul with albums issued on Elektra, including Posh and Now. Her catalog includes 10 vinyl albums with a variety of editions, some highly sought after in original US pressings. Patrice’s vinyl works continue to attract collectors interested in jazz-funk and sophisticated R&B grooves.
The artist’s releases feature a range of formats and editions, as well as a steady presence on vinyl price tracking platforms, highlighting market values that fluctuate…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Kind Of Blue Records · 2006
Favored Nations Entertainment · 2003
Fine Tune · 2001
Discovery Records · 1997
Sin-Drome Records · 1994
Arista · 1987
Elektra · 1984
Elektra · 1982
Elektra · 1980
Elektra · 1979
Elektra · 1978
Prestige · 1977
Prestige · 1975
Prestige · 1974Playlist
The tracks that sum up Patrice Rushen's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Her debut album, steeped in jazz-funk and fusion, issued by Prestige. Features extended tracks like "Shortie's Portion" and "7/73" with complex arrangements.
Second studio album blending jazz and funk, including long-form compositions such as the title track "Before The Dawn" running over 8 minutes.
An entry into mid-80s funk and disco with 10 tracks including the single "Feels So Real (Won't Let Go)", marking a stylistic shift towards R&B.
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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.
The “Why this rarity” column comes from our upstream sourcing work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
I like to blend jazz with funk and soul to keep my music evolving.— Patrice Rushen
The original US pressing of Patrice Rushen's 1974 debut album "Prelusion" is sought after, with a want-to-have ratio of approximately 2.3:1 and no copies currently for sale in some marketplaces.
A promotional US pressing of the 1975 album "Before The Dawn" exists on Prestige, catalog number P-10098, with prices reaching up to 200 euros on collector markets.
The 1984 Elektra release "Now" also came in a US Club Edition format, distinguished by catalog numbers E 1-60360 and E1 60360, different from the promo pressing.
The album "Posh" was issued in 1980 with a Japanese promotional pressing on Elektra, catalog P-10970E, a rare variant alongside its standard US pressings.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Her vinyl releases cover jazz, jazz-funk, soul, disco, funk, R&B, and smooth jazz.
Original US pressings of "Prelusion" and "Before The Dawn" rank high in value, often sought after by collectors.
Yes, albums like "Now" and "Before The Dawn" have promotional pressings, some rare and collectible.
Born in Los Angeles, her music reflects the city’s rich jazz and funk scenes, merging soulful and sophisticated urban sounds.
"Forget Me Nots", "Feels So Real (Won't Let Go)", and "Remind Me" are standout tracks often highlighted.
Check for original pressings or licensed European editions, condition of the album and sleeve, and authenticity of label credits.
Some recent reissues may include 180g vinyl, but original 1970s and 80s pressings are usually standard weight black vinyl.
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