Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
Over 130,000 listeners and 22 vinyl releases; original pressings of Black Dynamite and The American Negro stand out.
Adrian Younge's discography spans genres including soul, funk, jazz, and hip-hop, with instrumental ambiance, experimental sounds, and soundtrack scores within. Based in Los Angeles, his work ranges from original scores like Black Dynamite (2009) to collaborative and compilation albums. His label, Linear Labs, features prominently across his releases, alongside the Jazz Is Dead series highlighting contemporary jazz fusion.
The range extends from the intricate atmospheric Electronique Void series to socially charged works like The American Negro (2021). Vinyl enthusiasts will find a variety of formats such as limited editions, picture discs, and 12" 45 RPM pressings, reflecting Younge's dedication to analog warmth and physical presentation in music.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Linear Labs · 2026
Jazz Is Dead · 2025
Jazz Is Dead · 2025
Linear Labs · 2025
Jazz Is Dead · 2025
Jazz Is Dead · 2025
Linear Labs · 2024
Jazz Is Dead · 2023
Jazz Is Dead · 2023
Jazz Is Dead · 2023
Jazz Is Dead · 2022
Jazz Is Dead · 2022
Jazz Is Dead · 2022
Jazz Is Dead · 2022
Jazz Is Dead · 2021
Jazz Is Dead · 2021
Jazz Is Dead · 2021
Jazz Is Dead · 2021
Jazz Is Dead · 2021
Jazz Is Dead · 2020
Jazz Is Dead · 2020
Jazz Is Dead · 2020
Jazz Is Dead · 2020
Linear Labs · 2019
Mondo · 2018
Linear Labs · 2018
Linear Labs · 2018
Linear Labs · 2016
Mondo · 2016
Linear Labs · 2016
Linear Labs · 2015
Linear Labs · 2014
Soul Temple Entertainment · 2013
Wax Poetics Records · 2013
Wax Poetics Records · 2011
Wax Poetics Records · 2009Playlist
The tracks that sum up Adrian Younge's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This original score vinyl album blends jazz-funk and soul in a cinematic soundtrack with 15 tracks, including the Black Dynamite Theme.
A concept album with 26 tracks exploring social themes via jazz, funk, and spoken word, released on Jazz Is Dead label.
A 7-track album blending jazz, Latin, and Afrobeat styles, part of the Jazz Is Dead series on vinyl with stereo sound.
Go further
Artists who share part of Adrian Younge'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.
My work is about the connections between past and present sounds, blending analog warmth with contemporary styles.— Adrian Younge
Black Dynamite's score was released as a limited edition vinyl LP (WPR007) by Wax Poetics Records in 2009, featuring 15 tracks that mix soul, funk, and jazz-funk styles.
The 26-track album The American Negro was issued on a 12", 45 RPM vinyl in 2021 by Jazz Is Dead with deep social themes communicated through jazz and spoken word.
Adrian Younge owns the Linear Labs label, the platform for much of his releases including the Afro-Disco Makossa preordered vinyl set for 2026.
Multiple releases in the Jazz Is Dead series through 2025 focus on modern jazz infused with funk and afrobeat, often on vinyl LP pressing with stereo editions.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Adrian Younge is a Los Angeles-born musician and producer known for blending soul, funk, jazz, hip-hop, and soundtrack styles into his music.
Essential vinyls include Black Dynamite (2009), The American Negro (2021), and Jazz Is Dead 22 (2025).
He frequently releases on his own Linear Labs label and the Jazz Is Dead label, among others.
Formats range from standard LP albums, limited editions, picture discs to 12", 45 RPM albums like The American Negro.
French collectors can explore international marketplaces; many releases are available through multiple vendors globally.
He combines analog instrumentation with modern production, bridging vintage soul and funk with contemporary styles.
The Jazz Is Dead series is a collection of collaborative albums blending jazz with funk and world music, released mainly on vinyl.
Yes, key soundtracks like Black Dynamite have been issued on vinyl, often in limited editions appreciated by collectors.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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