#1 · 1963
A pioneering album featuring overdubbed piano tracks, showcasing Bill Evans' creativity and studio experimentations.
8 tracksReleased 1963Mono pressingLabel: Verve Records
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Bill Evans
Bill Evans (1929-1980), American jazz pianist from Plainfield, New Jersey, is renowned for his trio work and modal jazz innovations, active mainly during the 1950s to 1970s.
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4283Discogs releases
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About
Bill Evans, Master of jazz piano, shaping trio sound from 1950s to 1970s.
Over 40 vinyl releases, key albums on Riverside and Verve, original pressings sought after.
Bill Evans is known for his influential work primarily in the piano-bass-drums trio format, favoring subtle impressionist harmonies and rhythmic independence. He recorded extensively from the late 1950s until the late 1970s, including collaborations with major jazz figures and solo projects. His discography includes over 40 vinyl releases spanning studio, live, and compilation formats.
Key albums were originally issued on labels like Riverside Records and Verve Records, with several receiving multiple mono and stereo pressings in the US, Canada, France, New Zealand, and beyond. Evans also explored multi-tracking techniques in albums like 'Conversations With Myself'. Vinyl pressings vary in rarity, with original US and Canadian editions especially valued by collectors.
Discography
Bill Evans — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Fantasy · 1975Intuition
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Fantasy · 1975The Tony Bennett Bill Evans Album
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Verve Records · 1974Previously Unreleased Recordings
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Enja Records · 1973Live At The Festival
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CBS/Sony · 1973Bill Evans Live In Tokyo
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Columbia · 1972Living Time
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Columbia · 1971The Bill Evans Album
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Verve Records · 1970Alone
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CTI Records · 1970Montreux II
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MGM Records · 1970From Left To Right
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Verve Records · 1969What's New
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CBS · 1968Cannonball Adderley - Miles At Newport
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Verve Records · 1968At The Montreux Jazz Festival
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Verve Records · 1967Bill Evans At Town Hall (Volume One)
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Verve Records · 1967Further Conversations With Myself
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Verve Records · 1967A Simple Matter Of Conviction
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Riverside Records · 1966At Shelly's Manne-Hole, Hollywood, California
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Verve Records · 1966Intermodulation
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Riverside Records · 1964How My Heart Sings
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Verve Records · 1964Trio 64
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Atlantic · 1964Nirvana
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Philips · 1964Waltz For Debby
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Verve Records · 1963Conversations With Myself
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MGM Records · 1963Piano And Orchestra - The V.I.P.s Theme (And Other Great Songs)
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Verve Records · 1963The Gary McFarland Orchestra
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Riverside Records · 1962Waltz For Debby
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Riverside Records · 1962Know What I Mean?
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Riverside Records · 1962Interplay
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United Artists Jazz · 1962Jim Hall - Undercurrent
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Riverside Records · 1962Moon Beams
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Verve Records · 1962Empathy
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Riverside Records · 1961Explorations
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Atlantic · 1961Jazz Abstractions
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Impulse! · 1961The Blues And The Abstract Truth
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Riverside Records · 1961Sunday At The Village Vanguard
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Decca · 1960Jazz In The Space Age
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Riverside Records · 1960Portrait In Jazz
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Riverside Records · 1959Everybody Digs Bill Evans
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United Artists Records · 1959The Ivory Hunters - Double Barrelled Piano
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Riverside Records · 1957New Jazz Conceptions
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Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Bill Evans's career.
01
Skating in Central Park
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02
Peace Piece
Everybody Digs Bill Evans · 1959
03
Waltz for Debby
The Tony Bennett Bill Evans Album · 1975
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Gary's Theme - Remastered
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05
Autumn Leaves
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06
Young and Foolish
Everybody Digs Bill Evans · 1959
07
Blue In Green (Take 3)
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Gary's Theme - Remastered 2003
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The essentials
The 3 Bill Evans albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 1962
Notable post-bop trio album with a classic Riverside mono pressing available from France and New Zealand.
6 tracksClassic trio format1962 releaseRiverside Records
#3 · 1961
A 1961 Riverside mono pressing featuring modal jazz style with 8 tracks highlighting complex harmonies.
8 tracksModal jazzUS original pressingLabel: Riverside Records
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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.
Conversations With Myself
Market position
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Min price 10 €Max price 75 €
Average price
10,44 €
Only 16 copies for sale on Discogs
375 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Interplay
Market position
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Min price 21 €Max price 152 €
Average price
29,95 €
Only 21 copies for sale on Discogs
716 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Explorations
Market position
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Min price 35 €Max price 200 €
Average price
65,25 €
Only 12 copies for sale on Discogs
1 176 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Everybody Digs Bill Evans
Market position
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Min price 67 €Max price 114 €
Average price
86,30 €
Only 25 copies for sale on Discogs
1 340 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Tony Bennett Bill Evans Album
Market position
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Min price 6 €Max price 40 €
Average price
13,34 €
Only 7 copies for sale on Discogs
381 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Intuition
Market position
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Min price 10 €Max price 13 €
Average price
12,18 €
Only 40 copies for sale on Discogs
230 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 Bill Evans
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"Although uncomfortable in solo recording settings, Evans produced three pure solo albums that display his signature style and depth."— Observers on Bill Evans' solo work
01Original Pressing
Original US Mono Pressing of 'Explorations'
The original 1961 US mono release of 'Explorations' on Riverside Records has seven copies currently available, illustrating collector demand with a want/have ratio of 2.5:1 and prices reaching up to 200 euros.
02Original Pressing
Original New Zealand and French Pressings of 'Interplay'
Among the original pressings of 'Interplay', a 1962 mono pressing from New Zealand remains scarce with no copies currently for sale, while a mono French pressing shows a lower price range starting around 21 euros with two copies available.
03Studio Innovation
'Conversations With Myself' Overdubbing Technique
Recorded in 1963, 'Conversations With Myself' employed multi-tracking to layer up to three piano voices played by Bill Evans himself, a rare use of studio technology in jazz at the time.
04Live Recording
Bill Evans at The Village Vanguard
Evans' famed trio sessions at The Village Vanguard in 1961 helped establish his reputation with recordings that remain influential in jazz trio formats.
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FAQ
FAQ: Bill Evans on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who was Bill Evans and what style of jazz is he known for?
Bill Evans was an American jazz pianist celebrated for his modal and post-bop styles, primarily in piano trio settings during the 1950s-70s.
What are some key Bill Evans albums on vinyl?
Essential vinyl albums include 'Conversations With Myself' (1963), 'Interplay' (1962), and 'Explorations' (1961), often found on Riverside and Verve labels.
What formats are Bill Evans' vinyl releases available in?
Most releases are on LP formats in mono and stereo, including studio and live albums, compilations, and some reissues up to recent years.
Which Bill Evans vinyl pressings are considered original and collectible?
Original US and Canadian pressings from the 1950s and 1960s on Riverside and Verve Records are highly sought after by collectors.
How many Bill Evans vinyl albums are listed on Vinyles.com?
Vinyles.com lists over 40 albums spanning compilations, classic studio albums, and live recordings by Bill Evans.
What is the price range for vintage Bill Evans LPs?
Prices vary widely; for example, 'Explorations' original pressings range up to 200 euros, while 'Everybody Digs Bill Evans' starts around 66 euros.
Where was Bill Evans born and when did he begin his musical studies?
Bill Evans was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, in 1929 and studied piano along with violin and flute before focusing on jazz piano.
Are there notable Bill Evans live albums available on vinyl?
Yes, key live recordings, such as sessions at The Village Vanguard and performances in Tokyo, have been issued on vinyl over the years.
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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: 04/07/2026