#1 · 1961
"Blue Hour" captures Turrentine's cool jazz and hard bop style, with 5 tracks that highlight his tenor sax tone on Blue Note.
5 tracksMono pressingBlue Note label1961 release
Artist page · 05/07/2026
Stanley Turrentine
Stanley Turrentine was an American jazz tenor saxophonist born in 1934 in Pittsburgh and active until 2000. His style blends hard bop with soul jazz, spanning recordings mostly from the 1960s onward.
11Albums on Vinyles.com
1428Discogs releases
304kLast.fm listeners
About
Stanley Turrentine, Soulful tenor sax from Pittsburgh, bridging hard bop and soul jazz.
Iconic 1960s Blue Note LPs with multiple pressings tracked in real-time.
Stanley Turrentine started his career in the late 1950s and quickly became known for his warm, blues-inflected tone and soulful expression. He recorded extensively for Blue Note Records, producing numerous albums emblematic of hard bop and soul jazz. His catalog includes albums like "Look Out!" (1960), "Blue Hour" (1961), and "That's Where It's At" (1962), recorded primarily in the United States.
Turrentine's vinyl releases have multiple original and reissue pressings, with collectors focusing on American Blue Note originals from the 1960s. His works regularly feature interpretable jazz standards mixed with originals, showcasing his distinct tenor sax voice.
Discography
Stanley Turrentine — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Fantasy · 1978West Side Highway
Studio
Blue Note · 1978Jubilee Shouts
Studio
Fantasy · 1977Nightwings
Studio
Fantasy · 1976Everybody Come On Out
Studio
Fantasy · 1976The Man With The Sad Face
Studio
CTI Records · 1975The Sugar Man
Studio
Fantasy · 1975In The Pocket
Studio
Fantasy · 1975Have You Ever Seen The Rain
Studio
CTI Records · 1974In Concert Volume Two
Live
CTI Records · 1974In Concert Volume One
Live
Fantasy · 1974Pieces Of Dreams
Studio
CTI Records · 1973Don't Mess With Mister T.
Studio
CTI Records · 1972Cherry
Studio
CTI Records · 1971Salt Song
Studio
CTI Records · 1971Sugar
Studio
Canyon Records · 1970Flipped - Flipped Out
Studio
Blue Note · 1970Another Story
Studio
Blue Note · 1968Always Something There
Studio
Blue Note · 1968The Look Of Love
Studio
Blue Note · 1968Easy Walker
Studio
Blue Note · 1968Serenade To A Soul Sister
Studio
Blue Note · 1968Common Touch
Studio
Blue Note · 1967The Spoiler
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Blue Note · 1966Rough 'N Tumble
Studio
Impulse! · 1966Let It Go
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Blue Note · 1965Hustlin'
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Blue Note · 1965Joyride
Studio
Prestige · 1964Soul Shoutin'
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Blue Note · 1964A Chip Off The Old Block
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Blue Note · 1964Prayer Meetin'
Studio
Prestige · 1964Blue Flames
Studio
Prestige · 1963The Soul Is Willing
Studio
Blue Note · 1963Never Let Me Go
Studio
Blue Note · 1962That's Where It's At
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Blue Note · 1962Up At "Minton's", Vol. 2
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Pacific Jazz · 1962Les McCann Ltd. In New York (Recorded "Live" At The Village Gate)
Studio
Blue Note · 1961Blue Hour
Studio
Blue Note · 1961Up At "Minton's", Vol. 1
Studio
Blue Note · 1961Dearly Beloved
Studio
Blue Note · 1960Look Out!
Studio
Studio album
Live / EP
Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Stanley Turrentine's career.
01
Journey Into Melody - 2007 Digital Remaster/Rudy Van Gelder Edition
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02
Journey Into Melody - 2007 Digital Remaster
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03
Journey into Melody
Look Out! · 1960
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Sugar
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05
Vera Cruz
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06
Dorene Don't Cry, I - Remastered
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07
God Bless the Child
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08
Journey Into the Melody
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The essentials
The 3 Stanley Turrentine albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 1968
"Easy Walker" features 6 tracks blending hard bop and soul jazz, with notable originals that display Turrentine's evolving tenor style.
6 tracksStereo pressingBlue Note label1968 release
#3 · 1962
"That's Where It's At" is an early 60s Blue Note album, with 6 bop tracks and a classic Turrentine ensemble sound.
6 tracksMono pressingBlue Note label1962 release
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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.
Common Touch
Market position
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Min price 3 €Max price 29 €
Average price
6,96 €
Only 45 copies for sale on Discogs
208 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Easy Walker
Market position
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Min price 9 €Max price 90 €
Average price
21,74 €
Only 26 copies for sale on Discogs
243 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
That's Where It's At
Market position
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Min price 10 €Max price 44 €
Average price
33,59 €
Only 13 copies for sale on Discogs
343 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Blue Hour
Market position
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Min price 44 €Max price 71 €
Average price
58,72 €
Only 21 copies for sale on Discogs
586 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Look Out!
Market position
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Min price 1 €Max price 113 €
Average price
30,95 €
Only 33 copies for sale on Discogs
520 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Jubilee Shouts
Market position
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Min price 6 €Max price 9 €
Average price
7,38 €
Only 26 copies for sale on Discogs
112 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
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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
Side B: the hidden stories of Stanley Turrentine
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Turrentine's tenor sax tone is noted for its warmth and soulful feeling, bridging hard bop and soul jazz.— Jazz critics
01Studio
Recording of "Look Out!" in 1960
"Look Out!" was recorded in 1960 as a vinyl LP album primarily in mono format, released on Blue Note. It features 6 tracks including the title track "Look Out" and was one of Turrentine's early studio albums.
02Pressing
Original 1961 US pressing of "Blue Hour"
"Blue Hour" original pressing from 1961 on Blue Note (catalog BST 84057) is a stereo LP released in the United States, with a want/have collector ratio of 2.2:1 and a limited number currently for sale, making it a sought-after original pressing.
03Label
Blue Note signature label presence
Stanley Turrentine's key albums were often released on Blue Note, including "Common Touch" and "Easy Walker" with multiple original US and Japanese pressings tracked through Vinyles.com.
04Vinyl Market
Price spread for "Easy Walker" albums
Prices for "Easy Walker" vinyl albums range from about €8.70 for common copies to up to €90 for rarer pressings in the current marketplace.
Records by Stanley Turrentine
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FAQ
FAQ: Stanley Turrentine on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
When was Stanley Turrentine born and where?
Stanley Turrentine was born in 1934 in Pittsburgh, United States.
What are the main jazz styles of Stanley Turrentine?
His style blends hard bop with soul jazz, with occasional cool jazz influences.
Which Stanley Turrentine albums are essential for a vinyl collection?
Key albums include "Blue Hour" (1961), "Easy Walker" (1968), and "That's Where It's At" (1962), all available on vinyl especially in original US pressings.
Are there notable pressings from Japan for Stanley Turrentine?
Yes, original Japanese pressings of albums like "Common Touch" exist but are generally considered reissues rather than originals.
How does the pressing condition affect Stanley Turrentine vinyl prices?
Original pressings in very good condition command higher prices, often several times that of common reissues or Japanese pressings.
Where were Stanley Turrentine's key albums recorded?
Most key albums were recorded in the United States, notably for the Blue Note label studios.
What are typical formats for Stanley Turrentine's vinyl releases?
Most releases are LP albums on 12-inch vinyl, in mono or stereo depending on the year, with some limited color vinyl editions.
Are Stanley Turrentine's vinyl records known in the French market?
Stanley Turrentine's vinyl records appear in French markets, including labels like Blue Note and Universal Music being available and tracked through French vinyl sellers.
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Sources & method
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- 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.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 05/07/2026