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The Oscar Peterson Trio

United StatesFormed in 1946Bebop12 vinyl albums
The Oscar Peterson Trio, an American jazz group active from 1946, delivered bebop and jazz/blues classics through numerous recordings and performances lasting decades.
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About

The Oscar Peterson Trio, Decades of refined jazz trio excellence from the mid-20th century.

Over a dozen jazz LPs including seminal studio and live sessions; key pressings from 1957 to 2015 tracked in real time.

The Oscar Peterson Trio, originating in the United States in 1946, is a foundational jazz ensemble noted for its blend of bebop and blues influences. The trio's catalog spans more than 13 vinyl releases, encompassing live concerts and studio albums. Their work is characterized by technical precision, emotive improvisation, and a distinct swing style embraced by jazz aficionados worldwide. Notable releases include works from the late 1950s through the early 1970s, with recordings both in studio settings and live venues across North America and Europe.

Collectors and audiophiles value original and remastered pressings from labels like Verve, MPS Records, and Jazzline.

Discography

The Oscar Peterson Trio — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Live In Cologne 1970Jazzline · 2015
2015
Live In Cologne 1970
Vinyl, LP, Album, Remastered
Live
Live In Cologne 1963Jazzline · 2015
2015
Live In Cologne 1963
CD, Album, Remastered
Live
Ad Lib BluesEditorial Sol 90 · 2011
2011
Ad Lib Blues
CD, Album
Studio
Like Someone In LoveJazz Hour · 1999
1999
Like Someone In Love
CD, Album
Studio
Encore At The Blue NoteTelarc Jazz · 1993
1993
Encore At The Blue Note
CD, Album
Studio
Saturday Night At The Blue NoteTelarc · 1991
1991
Saturday Night At The Blue Note
CD, Album
Studio
Live And At Its BestJazz Life · 1990
1990
Live And At Its Best
CD, Album
Studio
The Legendary Oscar Peterson Trio Live At The Blue NoteTelarc Jazz · 1990
1990
The Legendary Oscar Peterson Trio Live At The Blue Note
CD, Album
Live
In ConcertPoint Productions · 1990
1990
In Concert
CD, Album
Live
The Good LifePablo Live · 1984
1984
The Good Life
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Nigerian MarketplacePablo Live · 1982
1982
Nigerian Marketplace
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
In Tokyo (Live At The Palace Hotel)Denon Jazz · 1977
1977
In Tokyo (Live At The Palace Hotel)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Live
In Tokyo, 1964Pablo Records · 1975
1975
In Tokyo, 1964
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
In TuneBASF · 1973
1973
In Tune
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Walking The LineMPS Records · 1971
1971
Walking The Line
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Another DayMPS Records · 1971
1971
Another Day
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Hello HerbieMPS Records · 1970
1970
Hello Herbie
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Tristeza On PianoMPS Records · 1970
1970
Tristeza On Piano
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
With Respect To NatLimelight · 1966
1966
With Respect To Nat
Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Studio
Canadiana SuiteLimelight · 1965
1965
Canadiana Suite
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
We Get RequestsVerve Records · 1965
1965
We Get Requests
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
EloquenceLimelight · 1965
1965
Eloquence
Vinyl, LP, Stereo, Album
Studio
The Oscar Peterson Trio PlaysVerve Records · 1964
1964
The Oscar Peterson Trio Plays
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
AffinityVerve Records · 1963
1963
Affinity
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Night TrainVerve Records · 1963
1963
Night Train
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Bursting Out With The All-Star Big BandVerve Records · 1962
1962
Bursting Out With The All-Star Big Band
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
West Side StoryVerve Records · 1962
1962
West Side Story
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Trio : Live From ChicagoVerve Records · 1961
1961
The Trio : Live From Chicago
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
At JATPVerve Records · 1960
1960
At JATP
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Swinging BrassVerve Records · 1960
1960
Swinging Brass
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Sonny Stitt Sits In With The Oscar Peterson TrioVerve Records · 1959
1959
Sonny Stitt Sits In With The Oscar Peterson Trio
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Stan Getz And Gerry Mulligan / Stan Getz And The Oscar Peterson TrioVerve Records · 1959
1959
Stan Getz And Gerry Mulligan / Stan Getz And The Oscar Peterson Trio
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Jazz Giants '58Verve Records · 1958
1958
Jazz Giants '58
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The Oscar Peterson Trio At NewportVerve Records · 1958
1958
The Oscar Peterson Trio At Newport
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
At The Opera HouseVerve Records · 1958
1958
At The Opera House
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
On The Town With The Oscar Peterson TrioVerve Records · 1958
1958
On The Town With The Oscar Peterson Trio
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Stan Getz And The Oscar Peterson TrioVerve Records · 1957
1957
Stan Getz And The Oscar Peterson Trio
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
At The Stratford Shakespearean FestivalVerve Records · 1957
1957
At The Stratford Shakespearean Festival
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The President Plays With The Oscar Peterson TrioNorgran Records · 1956
1956
The President Plays With The Oscar Peterson Trio
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Lester Young With The Oscar Peterson Trio (#2)Norgran Records · 1954
1954
Lester Young With The Oscar Peterson Trio (#2)
Vinyl, LP, 10", Album
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up The Oscar Peterson Trio's career.

01
I Got it Bad and That Ain't Good
I Got it Bad and That Ain't Good
Night Train · 1963
02
Georgia on My Mind
Georgia on My Mind
Night Train · 1963
03
Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)
Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)
We Get Requests · 1965
04
C Jam Blues
C Jam Blues
Night Train · 1963
05
Easy Does It
Easy Does It
Night Train · 1963
06
Night Train
Night Train
Night Train · 1963
07
Bag's Groove
Bag's Groove
Night Train · 1963
08
My One And Only Love
My One And Only Love
We Get Requests · 1965

The essentials

The 3 The Oscar Peterson Trio albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1963
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Affinity

This album is essential for its bop style featuring classics such as "Waltz For Debbie" across 8 tracks, originally released on Verve Records.

8 tracksStereo formatVerve Records1963 release
#2 · 1965
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
We Get Requests

A key studio album with 10 tracks showcasing the trio’s bop and swing influences, including "Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars" on Verve Records.

10 tracksMono formatVerve Records1965 studio album
#3 · 1963
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Night Train

Features 11 tracks including the celebrated title track "Night Train"; an essential mono LP from Verve Records prized by collectors.

11 tracksMono formatVerve Records1963 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.

Live In Cologne 1970
Master release · LP · 2015
Market position i
27,29 €
Min price 27 €Max price 27 €
Average price 27,29 €
Only 2 copies for sale on Discogs
25 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Walking The Line
Master release · LP · 1971
Market position i
5,00 €
Min price 5 €Max price 9 €
Average price 5,00 €
Only 57 copies for sale on Discogs
92 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
We Get Requests
Master release · LP · 1965
Market position i
15,80 €
Min price 8 €Max price 23 €
Average price 15,80 €
Only 5 copies for sale on Discogs
519 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Night Train
Master release · LP · 1963
Market position i
7,38 €
Min price 4 €Max price 10 €
Average price 7,38 €
Only 25 copies for sale on Discogs
737 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Affinity
Master release · LP · 1963
Market position i
8,12 €
Min price 5 €Max price 10 €
Average price 8,12 €
Only 32 copies for sale on Discogs
86 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
At The Stratford Shakespearean Festival
Master release · LP · 1957
Market position i
6,40 €
Min price 2 €Max price 10 €
Average price 6,40 €
Only 28 copies for sale on Discogs
105 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Live In Cologne 1970LP, Album, Remastered
Jazzline Germany · 2015 N 78 019 Original pressing
25 want · 118 have · ratio 0,2
27,29 €
Walking The LineLP, Album
MPS Records France · 1971 MPS 15065 🔥 Standard edition
92 want · 496 have · ratio 0,2
4,99 €
Walking The LineLP, Album, Promo
MPS Records Germany · 1971 CRM 868 Original pressing
92 want · 496 have · ratio 0,2
9,41 €
We Get RequestsLP, Album
Verve Records Brazil · 1964 VMLP-14054 🔥 Standard edition
519 want · 1 404 have · ratio 0,4
We Get RequestsLP, Album, Mono
Verve Records US · 1964 V-8606, V/8606 Original pressing
519 want · 1 404 have · ratio 0,4
8,41 €
AffinityLP, Album, Mono
Verve Records France · 1963 3685 Original pressing
86 want · 674 have · ratio 0,1
10,00 €
Night TrainLP, Album
Verve Records Canada · 1963 V-8538, V 8538(D) 🔥 Standard edition
737 want · 1 011 have · ratio 0,7
Night TrainLP, Album, Stereo
Verve Records US · 1963 V6-8538 Original pressing
737 want · 1 011 have · ratio 0,7
10,41 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of The Oscar Peterson Trio

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

"O.P." was a nickname given to Oscar Peterson by his friends for his masterful keyboard skills.
— Jazz Community
01Live Recording

Live In Cologne 1970 captures a vibrant concert

In 2015, the remastered LP "Live In Cologne 1970" was released by Jazzline, featuring 11 tracks recorded in Germany. The pressing (catno N 78 019) remains highly sought after with a lowest price around €27.29 and multiple copies for sale.

2015Germany
02Studio Album

Walking The Line album with multiple German pressings

Originally issued in 1971 on MPS Records, "Walking The Line" is a mix of contemporary and cool jazz styles. Prominent pressings from Germany and France offer collectors promotional and standard versions, with prices from €4.99 to €9.41.

1971Germany and France
03Original Pressing

We Get Requests US original pressing

Released in 1964 by Verve Records, this mono LP pressing of "We Get Requests" is a mono version (catno V-8606, V/8606) and has a collector interest with prices starting at €8.41 among available copies.

1964US
04Original Mono Edition

Night Train US stereo pressing rarity

The 1963 Verve Records stereo LP (catno V6-8538) of "Night Train" remains a notable pressing among collectors, with market prices around €10.41 from numerous available copies.

1963US

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FAQ

FAQ: The Oscar Peterson Trio on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

What are the key vinyl formats for The Oscar Peterson Trio?

The trio's vinyl releases include LP albums in mono and stereo, promo editions, and remastered LPs across several labels like Verve and MPS Records.

Which albums are considered essential for collectors?

"Affinity" (1963), "We Get Requests" (1965), and "Night Train" (1963) are key albums known for their bebop and swing content on Verve Records.

What vinyl pressings of "We Get Requests" are most common?

Pressings from the US in mono format (V-8606) and from Brazil in standard LP format are common, with prices ranging around €8 to €23 depending on rarity.

Are there specific pressings of "Night Train" valued by collectors?

The US stereo pressing of 1963 (catno V6-8538) is widely collected, often priced near €10, alongside Canadian and other international editions.

Does the trio have notable live albums on vinyl?

Yes, "Live In Cologne 1970" remastered in 2015 is a significant live album on LP, with 11 tracks from a German recording and collector interest.

How has The Oscar Peterson Trio’s music influenced French jazz imports?

French pressings, such as "Affinity" (1963) and "Walking The Line" (1971), demonstrate the trio’s reach in France, with varied pricing and vinyl formats available.

What should listeners know about the trio’s sound style?

The Oscar Peterson Trio is known for combining bebop's complexity with jazz/blues grooves, delivering a technically proficient yet emotive sound.

Where can audiophiles track real-time prices for their vinyl releases?

Collectors rely on real-time price tracking for The Oscar Peterson Trio vinyl through specialist platforms offering market availability and price ranges.

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Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 04/07/2026