Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Key LPs like Pieces Of A Man and Free Will — original US pressings sought after by collectors.
Gil Scott-Heron is credited with pioneering a fusion of soul-jazz and funk with politically charged spoken word. His vinyl discography includes studio albums, live recordings, and compilations across labels such as Flying Dutchman, Arista, ACE Records, and XL Recordings. His works range from early 1970s records like Free Will and Pieces Of A Man to later releases such as I'm New Here and We're New Again, some remixed. Collectors value original US pressings for their rarity and sound quality. The themes of his music often combine social commentary with jazzy grooves and blues influences.
Among his vinyl records, the original pressings from the Flying Dutchman label in the early '70s and reissues from XL Recordings command particular attention for their audio fidelity and historica…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
XL Recordings · 2020
Young Turks · 2011
XL Recordings · 2010
Castle Communications PLC · 1994
TVT Records · 1994
Arista · 1982
Arista · 1981
Arista · 1980
Arista · 1978
Flying Dutchman · 1972
Flying Dutchman · 1971
Flying Dutchman · 1970Playlist
The tracks that sum up Gil Scott-Heron's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This 1971 Flying Dutchman LP contains The Revolution Will Not Be Televised and embodies Scott-Heron's blend of soul and jazz with political lyrics.
Free Will features extended funk and soul grooves with spoken word and political themes, released originally by Flying Dutchman label.
A unique spoken word and musical album, recorded in New York, combining personal narratives and social commentary.
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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.
His work followed the influence of John Coltrane and Billie Holiday toward a fusion of jazz, blues, and funk, making political poetry central to his music.— Gil Scott-Heron bio summary
The original 1971 US Flying Dutchman LP of Pieces Of A Man holds high collector interest with a price range between €156.6 and €173.13 and a want-to-have ratio of nearly 3.7:1.
Free Will was released in 1972 on the Flying Dutchman label, featuring 13 tracks with extended funk and soul elements, and remains available as both an original and limited edition reissue.
This album from 1970 combines spoken word and music recorded in New York under the Flying Dutchman label, including the track The Revolution Will Not Be Televised.
In 2020, We're New Again was released as a reimagining album by Makaya McCraven on XL Recordings, available in limited edition vinyl pressings in Europe and the UK.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Gil Scott-Heron was an American poet, musician, and novelist known for blending jazz, blues, and funk with political spoken word from the late 1960s until 2011.
Essential Gil Scott-Heron vinyl albums include Pieces Of A Man (1971), Free Will (1972), and Small Talk At 125th And Lenox (1970).
Many original albums, including Pieces Of A Man and Free Will, were released on the Flying Dutchman label based in the US.
Yes, original US pressings of Pieces Of A Man and Free Will are sought after with prices reaching over €150 depending on condition and availability.
Gil Scott-Heron's work blends soul, jazz, blues, funk, and spoken word to create socially conscious music.
Yes, several compilations like It's Your World and Secrets gather his influential tracks across genres like funk, soul, and blues.
Yes, Small Talk At 125th And Lenox (1970) offers a live, spoken word and jazz fusion experience on vinyl.
French record stores and online platforms specializing in jazz, funk, and soul vinyl often have Gil Scott-Heron albums, including reissues and compilations.
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