Artist page · 05/07/2026

Stanley Turrentine

PittsburghBorn in 1934Compilations11 vinyl albums
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.
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About

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.

West Side HighwayFantasy · 1978
1978
West Side Highway
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Jubilee ShoutsBlue Note · 1978
1978
Jubilee Shouts
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
NightwingsFantasy · 1977
1977
Nightwings
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Everybody Come On OutFantasy · 1976
1976
Everybody Come On Out
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Man With The Sad FaceFantasy · 1976
1976
The Man With The Sad Face
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Sugar ManCTI Records · 1975
1975
The Sugar Man
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
In The PocketFantasy · 1975
1975
In The Pocket
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Have You Ever Seen The RainFantasy · 1975
1975
Have You Ever Seen The Rain
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
In Concert Volume TwoCTI Records · 1974
1974
In Concert Volume Two
Vinyl, LP, Album
Live
In Concert Volume OneCTI Records · 1974
1974
In Concert Volume One
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Live
Pieces Of DreamsFantasy · 1974
1974
Pieces Of Dreams
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Don't Mess With Mister T.CTI Records · 1973
1973
Don't Mess With Mister T.
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
CherryCTI Records · 1972
1972
Cherry
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Salt SongCTI Records · 1971
1971
Salt Song
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
SugarCTI Records · 1971
1971
Sugar
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Flipped - Flipped OutCanyon Records · 1970
1970
Flipped - Flipped Out
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Another StoryBlue Note · 1970
1970
Another Story
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Always Something ThereBlue Note · 1968
1968
Always Something There
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The Look Of LoveBlue Note · 1968
1968
The Look Of Love
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Easy WalkerBlue Note · 1968
1968
Easy Walker
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Serenade To A Soul SisterBlue Note · 1968
1968
Serenade To A Soul Sister
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Common TouchBlue Note · 1968
1968
Common Touch
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The SpoilerBlue Note · 1967
1967
The Spoiler
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Rough 'N TumbleBlue Note · 1966
1966
Rough 'N Tumble
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Let It GoImpulse! · 1966
1966
Let It Go
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Hustlin'Blue Note · 1965
1965
Hustlin'
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
JoyrideBlue Note · 1965
1965
Joyride
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Soul Shoutin'Prestige · 1964
1964
Soul Shoutin'
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
A Chip Off The Old BlockBlue Note · 1964
1964
A Chip Off The Old Block
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Prayer Meetin'Blue Note · 1964
1964
Prayer Meetin'
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Blue FlamesPrestige · 1964
1964
Blue Flames
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The Soul Is WillingPrestige · 1963
1963
The Soul Is Willing
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Never Let Me GoBlue Note · 1963
1963
Never Let Me Go
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
That's Where It's AtBlue Note · 1962
1962
That's Where It's At
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Up At Blue Note · 1962
1962
Up At "Minton's", Vol. 2
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Les McCann Ltd. In New York (Recorded Pacific Jazz · 1962
1962
Les McCann Ltd. In New York (Recorded "Live" At The Village Gate)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Blue HourBlue Note · 1961
1961
Blue Hour
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Up At Blue Note · 1961
1961
Up At "Minton's", Vol. 1
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Dearly BelovedBlue Note · 1961
1961
Dearly Beloved
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Look Out!Blue Note · 1960
1960
Look Out!
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
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
Journey into Melody
Look Out! · 1960
04
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
·

The essentials

The 3 Stanley Turrentine albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1961
Mono LP
Blue Hour

"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
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#2 · 1968
Stereo LP
Easy Walker

"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
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#3 · 1962
Mono LP
That's Where It's At

"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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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.

1960Blue Note Studio, US
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.

1961US
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.

1960sUS / Japan
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.

1968Blue Note marketplace

Records by Stanley Turrentine

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Easy Walker - Front Cover Easy Walker - Back Cover

Easy Walker

Stanley Turrentine
Bebop Jazz/Blues
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
From $27.98 2 offers
In Memory Of - Front Cover

In Memory Of

Stanley Turrentine
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $29.99 3 offers
Look Out! - Front Cover Look Out! - Front Cover

Look Out!

Stanley Turrentine
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $27.37 2 offers
Blue Hour - Front Cover

Blue Hour

Stanley Turrentine
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $24.50 2 offers
SUGAR / VINYLE LIMITE COULEUR ORANGE TRANSLUCIDE - Front Cover

SUGAR / VINYLE LIMITE COULEUR ORANGE TRANSLUCIDE

Stanley Turrentine
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
MYLIFE
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CHERRY/AVEC MILT JACKSON/VINYLE TRANSLUCIDE ROSE AUDIOPHILE 180GR - Front Cover

CHERRY/AVEC MILT JACKSON/180g Audiophile Pink Translucent Vinyl

Stanley Turrentine
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
MUSIC ON VINYL
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Common Touch - Front Cover

Common Touch

Stanley Turrentine
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $19.03 3 offers
Rough & Tumble - Front Cover

Rough & Tumble

Stanley Turrentine
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $31.20 1 offer
That's Where It's At - Front Cover

That's Where It's At

Stanley Turrentine
Jazz / Blues Compilations Compilations
BLUE NOTE
From $31.20 2 offers
LOOK OUT - Front Cover

LOOK OUT

Stanley Turrentine
Jazz / Blues Compilations Compilations
Jazz Images
From $27.93 2 offers
A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK/TURRENTINE - Front Cover

A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK/TURRENTINE

Stanley Turrentine
Jazz / Blues Compilations Compilations
Blue Note
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FAQ

FAQ

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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Last updated: 05/07/2026