Artist page · 04/07/2026
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12 vinyl editions with precision in baroque and classical repertoire; top pressing prices vary widely.
Glenn Gould's legacy centers on a handful of hallmark recordings notably including his multiple deeply analyzed editions of Bach's Goldberg Variations. His career transitioned from live concerts to studio recording by 1964, emphasizing control over sound and artistic detail. Gould's work spans complex baroque compositions, such as Bach's Art of the Fugue and the French Suites, to explorations of modern works and piano transcriptions.
His recordings have been released on various labels like Columbia Masterworks and CBS Masterworks across formats primarily vinyl LPs, with notable pressings from the USSR, Japan, and Europe. Variations in pricing and availability reflect the historical and collector interest in these fine pressings.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
CBS Masterworks · 1980
Мелодия · 1980
Columbia Masterworks · 1979
Columbia Masterworks · 1978
Columbia Masterworks · 1976
Columbia Masterworks · 1976
Columbia Masterworks · 1975
Columbia Masterworks · 1974
Columbia Masterworks · 1974
Columbia Masterworks · 1973
Columbia Masterworks · 1973
Columbia Masterworks · 1973
Columbia Masterworks · 1973
Columbia Masterworks · 1973
Columbia Masterworks · 1972
Columbia Masterworks · 1972
Columbia Masterworks · 1971
Columbia Masterworks · 1971
Columbia Masterworks · 1970
Columbia Masterworks · 1969
Columbia Masterworks · 1968
Columbia Masterworks · 1968
Columbia Masterworks · 1967
Columbia Masterworks · 1966
Columbia Masterworks · 1965
Columbia Masterworks · 1964
Columbia Masterworks · 1964
Columbia Masterworks · 1963
Columbia Masterworks · 1962
Columbia Masterworks · 1961
Columbia Masterworks · 1960
Columbia Masterworks · 1958
Columbia Masterworks · 1957
Columbia Masterworks · 1957
Columbia Masterworks · 1956
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The tracks that sum up Glenn Gould's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A recent vinyl edition presenting Gould's take on the Goldberg Variations, emphasizing clarity and articulation intrinsic to his interpretive style.
Features Gould's precise interpretation of Bach's complex fugues, highlighting structure and thematic development on high-quality vinyl.
A vinyl album capturing Gould's interpretations of Beethoven piano works, showcasing his refined touch and dynamic control.
Go further
Artists who share part of Glenn Gould'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.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
His touch was so distinct it became immediately recognizable among all pianists.— Glenn Gould profile
In April 1964, at age 32, Glenn Gould ceased live concert performances to dedicate himself exclusively to studio recordings and media productions, enhancing his control over sound and interpretive nuance.
Gould used a custom low folding chair with shortened legs and a Steinway CD318 piano throughout his career, both of which are preserved in an Ottawa museum, symbolizing his approach to performance posture and sound control.
Known for humming while playing and expressive hand gestures when performing with one hand, Gould’s techniques also posed challenges for sound engineers during recordings.
Notable vinyl reissues of Gould's piano concertos, including Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor and No. 2 in B Flat Major recorded in 1980 and reissued in the USSR on 'Мелодия' label in mono format represent rare collectible editions.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Glenn Gould specialized mainly in classical and baroque music, with a strong emphasis on Johann Sebastian Bach's works.
His recordings of Bach's Goldberg Variations and The Art of the Fugue are particularly influential and widely sought on vinyl.
Gould's technique included humming while playing and using expressive gestures, making his performances distinctive and immediately recognizable.
Yes, original vinyl pressings of some of Gould's concertos were released in the USSR in 1980 and 1981 on the Мелодия label in mono format.
Gould's folding chair and Steinway CD318 piano are preserved in a museum in Ottawa, Canada.
Several Bach-themed albums, including Art Of The Fugue and Goldberg Variations editions, are available as vinyl releases in France through labels like Vinyl Passion.
Glenn Gould stopped performing live concerts in April 1964 to focus on studio recordings and media projects.
Labels include Columbia Masterworks, CBS Masterworks, Vinyl Passion, SAGA, and Мелодия among others.
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