Artist page · 03/07/2026
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Over 25 albums spanning blues, jazz, and rock; original Moondance LPs from 1970 still sought by collectors.
Van Morrison emerged from Belfast's working class to become a defining figure in soul, blues, folk rock and jazz-infused pop. Starting with showbands in Northern Ireland, he first gained wider notice as frontman of Them in the mid-1960s before launching a solo career characterized by poetic lyrics and complex compositions. His early sessions in New York produced hits like "Brown Eyed Girl," while the critically acclaimed 1968 album Astral Weeks mixed folk, jazz, and acoustic rock. Following that, 1970's Moondance brought commercial success with a broader jazz-rock sound and self-production. Morrison recorded prolifically through the decades, with albums spanning blues, rock, and pop, often exploring spiritual and Celtic themes.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Polydor · 2008
Exile · 2006
Universal Music · 2005
Blue Note · 2003
Polydor · 2002
Exile · 2000
Exile · 2000
Virgin · 1999
Polydor · 1997
Verve Records · 1996
Polydor · 1995
Verve Records · 1995
Polydor · 1994
Polydor · 1993
Polydor · 1991
Polydor · 1990
Drive · 1990
Polydor · 1989
Mercury · 1988
Hendring Wadham · 1987
Mercury · 1987
Mercury · 1986
Mercury · 1984
Mercury · 1984
Mercury · 1983
Mercury · 1982
Warner Bros. Records · 1980
Warner Bros. Records · 1979
Warner Bros. Records · 1978
Warner Bros. Records · 1977
Warner Communications · 1974
Warner Bros. Records · 1974
Warner Bros. Records · 1973
Bang Records · 1973
Warner Bros. Records · 1972
Warner Bros. Records · 1971
Warner Bros. Records · 1970
Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records · 1970
Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records · 1968
Bang Records · 1967Playlist
The tracks that sum up Van Morrison's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A seminal folk-rock album blending jazz and acoustic elements, pioneering Morrison's poetic songwriting and improvisational style.
Commercial breakthrough with jazz-rock fusion and memorable songs like "Moondance" and "Into the Mystic"; self-produced by Morrison.
A later album exploring country rock, featuring extended tracklist and live DVD, recorded under Lost Highway label.
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Artists who share part of Van Morrison's musical DNA.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
I never got comfortable on stage. We played in parties where you'd always mix with the crowd; being a star was never the goal.— Van Morrison
Astral Weeks was recorded with session jazz musicians at Warner Bros. in 1968, mixing folk rock and acoustic jazz, establishing a unique sound for Morrison.
The sought-after Canadian vinyl pressing of Moondance on Warner Bros. (catno WS 1835) appears frequently with prices ranging from about €19 to €29.
Van Morrison's Caledonia Soul Orchestra became his most acclaimed backing band, touring intensely in 1973 supporting albums like Saint Dominic's Preview and It's Too Late to Stop Now.
The live double album It's Too Late to Stop Now was recorded during a 1973-74 US tour with the Caledonia Soul Orchestra, capturing Morrison’s dynamic live energy.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
His vinyl catalog spans blues, jazz-infused pop, folk rock, and classic rock with occasional country and soul elements.
First pressing vinyls of Astral Weeks (1968) and Moondance (1970), especially original North American pressings, are highly collectible.
Look for Warner Bros. Records label, catalogue number WS 1835, pressings from Canada or the U.S., typically mono or stereo LP format.
Yes, several albums including Blowin' Your Mind and It's Too Late to Stop Now have 180g audiophile vinyl editions released in recent years.
Van Morrison was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on August 31, 1945.
He worked with jazz and blues musicians including John Lee Hooker and has featured multiple backing bands like the Caledonia Soul Orchestra.
Yes, live albums like It's Too Late to Stop Now and Bang Sessions appear on vinyl capturing his concert performances.
His fusion of folk, soul, and jazz informed many international artists and genres, impacting classic rock worldwide.
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