Artist page · 04/07/2026
About
Classic rock 'n' roll and rockabilly hits with original and rare vinyl pressings.
Eddie Cochran cultivated a style combining rock, rockabilly, and rhythm & blues influences, producing a string of influential tracks in the 1950s. His recordings spanned potent singles and albums, featuring his guitar skills on instruments such as the Gretsch 6120. Hits like "Summertime Blues," "C'mon Everybody," and "Somethin' Else" remain staples of mid-century rock.
Vinyl offerings include both original mono pressings from the US and Canada and various reissues across Europe and beyond, reflecting Cochran's continued appeal. Collectors value specific pressing variants such as the 1962 US Liberty mono promos. Current market activity on vinyl shows varied price points according to rarity and condition, making each record a unique pursuit for fans and audiophiles.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
SunJay · 1992
World Music · 1987
United Artists Records · 1973
Liberty · 1964
Liberty · 1964
Liberty · 1962
Liberty · 1962
London Records · 1960
Liberty · 1960
Liberty · 1957Playlist
The tracks that sum up Eddie Cochran's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Debut studio album presenting early rock & roll style with 12 tracks including "Sittin' In The Balcony." Important for its influence on rockabilly.
Posthumous album featuring 12 tracks of rock and roll classics, including "Weekend" and "Blue Suede Shoes." Available in original US Liberty promo pressings.
Compilation album with selections of Cochran's major rockabilly hits, showcasing his impact on the genre.
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Artists who share part of Eddie Cochran'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.
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.
"Summertime Blues" co-written with Jerry Capeheart became a defining rock standard, later covered by artists including The Who.— Eddie Cochran legacy
The original 1957 Canadian Liberty pressing (LRP 3061) of "Singin' To My Baby" is highly sought after with a 2.9:1 want/have ratio but currently no copies for sale, indicating rarity.
Issued in 1962, this US mono promotional LP (catno LRP 3220) of "Never To Be Forgotten" on Liberty Records offers key original pressing features treasured by collectors, with prices ranging from €43 to €74.
Starting in 1956, Eddie Cochran played a modified Gretsch 6120 electric acoustic guitar, contributing to his distinctive rock and roll sound and stage performances.
On April 16, 1960, Cochran suffered a severe taxi accident en route to the airport in London; he died the following day at age 21, marking an early end to his influential career.
The 1972 "On The Air" album released in the Netherlands and UK compiles live recordings and radio interviews, containing medleys and social snapshots of Cochran's performances.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Eddie Cochran was an American musician known for rock and roll and rockabilly music active in the 1950s.
His notable tracks include "Summertime Blues," "C'mon Everybody," "Somethin' Else," and "Three Steps to Heaven."
His albums are primarily available on vinyl LPs, including mono and stereo pressings, and some compilations and reissues.
Original pressings, especially mono promotional LPs from the 1950s and 1960s on labels like Liberty, can fetch premium prices among collectors.
French collectors can find European reissues and compilations, with varying availability of original US pressings imported through specialty vendors.
"Summertime Blues" is one of Cochran's most famous songs and featured on many vinyl releases, prized for its pioneering rock sound.
Cochran influenced rockabilly and early rock and roll with his songwriting, guitar playing, and energetic performances.
Vinyl pressings, especially original mono vinyl, capture the authentic 1950s sound and nuances of Cochran's recordings, appreciated by audiophiles.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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