Artist page · 04/07/2026
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Over 20 vinyl albums, including rare 1957 mono LPs and 1962 originals with Roulette label, tracked for collectors.
Sarah Vaughan emerged from a musically rich and religious upbringing playing piano and singing at church before winning a contest at Harlem's Apollo Theater. Her early association with Earl Hines's big band introduced her to bebop innovators like Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Signing with Columbia Records in 1949, Vaughan recorded extensively, blending orchestral arrangements and small ensemble sessions into her output.
Throughout the 1950s and '60s, she released albums on Mercury and Roulette, including the celebrated 1954 "With Clifford Brown" sessions and 1958 recordings with Count Basie. Her vocal range covered multiple octaves alongside a sophisticated use of vibrato and improvisational skill, making her a leading jazz vocal soloist and virtuoso scat singer.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Mainstream Records · 1971
Roulette · 1967
Mercury · 1967
Roulette · 1966
Mercury · 1966
Mercury · 1966
Roulette · 1965
Society · 1965
Saga · 1965
Forum Circle · 1965
Roulette · 1964
Mercury · 1964
Mercury · 1964
Roulette · 1963
Guest Star · 1963
Roulette · 1963
Roulette · 1963
Mercury · 1963
Camay Records · 1962
Roulette · 1962
Roulette · 1962
Roulette · 1962
Mercury · 1961
Roulette · 1961
Roulette · 1961
Mercury · 1960
Roulette · 1960
Mercury · 1960
Mercury · 1959
Mercury · 1959
Mercury · 1959
Mercury · 1958
EmArcy · 1957
Galaxy Series · 1957
Remington · 1957
Mercury · 1957
Mercury · 1957
Mercury · 1957
Mercury · 
Spin-O-Rama · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Sarah Vaughan's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This 1957 mono LP on Mercury showcases Vaughan’s interpretations of Gershwin standards with her vocal prowess and elegant phrasing in a studio setting.
Released originally on Roulette and also pressed in the UK by Columbia, this 1962 album contains 12 jazz vocal tracks illustrating Vaughan’s deepening artistic maturity.
This 1971 Mainstream Records release blends jazz, funk, and soul across 10 tracks, highlighting Vaughan’s adaptability over three decades.
Go further
Artists who share part of Sarah Vaughan'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.
"Sarah Vaughan’s vocal range spans from a baritone low to soaring soprano highs with impeccable control."— Jazz Vocal Analysis
Sarah Vaughan gained early recognition by winning the amateur contest at Harlem’s Apollo Theater, a milestone that boosted her career in vocal jazz around 1939.
In 1944, Vaughan recorded "A Night in Tunisia" under the pseudonym 'Interlude' featuring bebop luminaries Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie as sidemen, marking a definitive bebop vocal session.
The 1954 album "With Clifford Brown" features Vaughan with trumpet legend Clifford Brown, recorded in small formations reflecting high artistic caliber within the be-bop scene.
Her 1963 live performance at Copenhagen's Tivoli showcased a voice gaining depth and emotional resonance as heard in the live recording of 'Tenderly'.
"Her mastery of vibrato and rhythmic invention set a new standard in vocal jazz improvisation."— Jazz Critique
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Her style is noted for its wide vocal range, precise control, inventive improvisations, and a distinctive use of vibrato and scat singing techniques.
Her works are primarily released as mono and stereo vinyl LPs, with some rare pressings in 7" EP formats spanning from the late 1940s through the 1970s.
Notable originals include the 1957 Mercury mono LP 'Sarah Vaughan Sings George Gershwin' and the 1962 Roulette mono LP 'You're Mine You'.
Prices range widely depending on pressing, rarity, and condition, with some original releases trading between about 3 and 35 euros in current market offers.
She began her extensive recording career with Mercury Records around 1949, producing both orchestral and small ensemble albums throughout the 1950s.
Yes, live performances such as the 1963 Tivoli concert in Copenhagen have been released, capturing her evolving vocal expression in a live context.
She was born in Newark, New Jersey, and later died in Hidden Hills, California.
Yes, several of her albums are available on vinyl in France, including releases by labels like Mercury and Roulette, often featuring reissues and European pressings.
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