Artist page · 04/07/2026
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36 vinyl records, including key LPs from Chess and Argo labels, with original 1960 At Last! pressings priced up to €97.
Etta James began her career after moving to San Francisco in 1950 where she was discovered by Johnny Otis. Her early work with Modern Records produced her first hit "Wallflower" in 1955. By 1960, she joined Chess Records, releasing the seminal album At Last! blending soul and blues. The 1960s brought personal struggles including heroin addiction, yet she maintained a powerful output during the decade.
Notable recordings include mono and stereo pressings of At Last! from 1960 on the Argo label, and the 1961 Crown Records album Miss Etta James. Later albums spanned from deep blues explorations to funk and soul, with performances captured in live Montreux compilations.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
BMG · 2021
Verve Forecast · 2011
RCA Victor · 2006
RCA Victor · 2004
Private Music · 2003
Private Music · 2002
Private Music · 2001
Private Music · 2000
Private Music · 1999
Private Music · 1998
Private Music · 1998
Private Music · 1997
Private Music · 1996
Private Music · 1994
On The Spot · 1994
Elektra · 1992
Island Records · 1990
Island Records · 1988
Fantasy · 1987
Fantasy · 1986
Arrival Records · 1982
Warner Bros. Records · 1978
Chess · 1976
Chess · 1974
Cadet · 1970
Cadet · 1970
Cadet · 1968
Cadet · 1967
Argo · 1964
Argo · 1962
Argo · 1962
Crown Records · 1961
Argo · 1960Playlist
The tracks that sum up Etta James's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This breakthrough album combines rhythm & blues and soul, including the enduring title track that defines Etta James' legacy.
A classic 1961 release capturing James' soulful voice over rhythm & blues tracks, released originally on Crown Records with several original and stereo pressings.
Showcases James' softer side with soulful ballads and jazz influences, originally issued on Argo Records and prized by collectors.
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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.
At Last is more than a song; it's a timeless piece of soul that captures a journey of love and hardship.— Etta James
Recorded in 1960 under the Argo label in the United States, At Last! features 10 tracks blending soul and rhythm & blues. The original mono pressing is highly sought after by collectors, with vinyl copies commanding prices up to €97.54.
The Argo (6) label issued both mono and stereo versions in 1960. The stereo LPS 4003 pressing, although original, sees no copies currently for sale, while the mono LP 4003 pressing remains available with a price floor around €47.85.
Miss Etta James was originally released as a mono LP on Crown Records with catalogue number CLP 5209. Several pressings exist, including original and subsequent copies, with prices ranging between €9.56 and €10.44.
This 2021 collection captures live performances from 1975 to 1993 at the Montreux Jazz Festival, showcasing Etta James' enduring stage presence across blues, funk, and soul genres.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Etta James blended blues, soul, rhythm & blues, and jazz throughout her career, creating a versatile and emotive catalog.
The 1960 Argo original pressing of At Last! is highly collectible, with prices reaching near €100 for pristine mono copies.
Yes, several albums like At Last and Collected have audiophile 180-gram vinyl editions with enhanced sound quality and deluxe packaging.
At Last! features a mix of rhythm & blues and soul across 10 tracks, with original 1960 pressings on Argo label sought-after for their sound and rarity.
Etta James was born in Los Angeles in 1938 and began her career after moving to San Francisco in 1950, discovered by Johnny Otis.
French collectors can find At Last! editions from 2016 and 2020, as well as Miss Etta James and Sings For Lovers reissues and audiophile pressings.
Look for original labels like Argo or Crown Records from the early 1960s, catalog numbers such as LP 4003 for At Last!, and check pressing details for mono versus stereo.
Yes, many of her releases have been remastered for vinyl with attention to sound detail, making them rewarding for audiophile playback.
Transparency
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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