Artist page · 04/07/2026
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15 vinyl releases, including audiophile 180g editions — early ‘70s albums offer varied pressing values.
William Harrison Withers recorded nine studio albums primarily between 1971 and 1985. His debut "Just As I Am" included the hit "Ain't No Sunshine", followed by "Still Bill" in 1972 featuring the classic "Lean On Me". His live album "Live At Carnegie Hall" from 1973 receives acclaim and an enduring audience. Throughout his career, Withers released works blending funk, soul, and rhythm and blues, often reissued in audiophile formats like 180g vinyl, highlighting his persistent presence among collectors.
Notable pressings include original US Sussex label releases alongside international editions such as German and Nigerian pressings.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Columbia · 1985
Columbia · 1978
Columbia · 1977
Columbia · 1975
Sussex · 1974
Sussex · 1973
Sussex · 1972
Sussex · 1971Playlist
The tracks that sum up Bill Withers's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Bill Withers’ debut album with the hit “Ain’t No Sunshine” offering 12 tracks blending soul and funk. Highly collectible in original US Sussex pressings.
Contains the enduring single “Lean On Me”. Several editions from A&M Records include original Nigerian and German pressings popular with collectors.
A critically acclaimed live album captured in 1973 with audiophile 180g vinyl releases. Showcases Withers’ stage presence and live performance skills.
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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.
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work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).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
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
I kept my day job at the Ford plant while starting in music, knowing the business could be unpredictable.— Bill Withers
Recorded in 1971 and released on Sussex, Bill Withers’ debut album introduced his signature style, featuring the breakthrough single “Ain’t No Sunshine”. Original US pressings like catalog SXBS 7006 are sought after.
The 1973 live album was recorded at Carnegie Hall and is known for encapsulating Withers’ soulful live artistry. Vinyl editions often feature gatefold covers and audiophile pressings.
The 1972 Nigerian pressing of 'Still Bill' on A&M Records, catalog amls 68107, is recognized as an original pressing with collectors noting its rarity compared to international editions.
The original US Sussex pressing of 'Just As I Am' has a want-to-have ratio over 2:1 with over a dozen copies currently for sale, indicating an active collector market.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Original 1971 US Sussex Records pressings of "Just As I Am" and 1972 A&M Records Nigerian and German editions of "Still Bill" are prized among collectors.
Several albums like "Just As I Am", "Still Bill", "Live At Carnegie Hall", and "Making Music" have been reissued in audiophile 180g vinyl editions by labels such as Music on Vinyl.
Prices range from around 26€ for original US pressings to over 100€ for rare copies, showing significant variation depending on pressing and condition.
Live recordings like "Live At Carnegie Hall" from 1973 have seen audiophile reissues in 180g vinyl, popular for their sound quality and historic value.
French record stores specializing in soul and funk sometimes stock original or reissued pressings; online comparators can track current availability and prices.
This 1985 album is available in multiple pressings, including original US Columbia and international CBS editions with price ranges from 2.5€ to 11€.
Most albums have 8 to 12 tracks, with total runtimes averaging 35 to 45 minutes, typical of early 1970s to mid-1980s soul LPs.
His music spans soul, funk, rhythm and blues, and blues, often blending these styles across his albums on vinyl formats.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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