#1 · 1985
This remastered 1985 Blue Note album features six tracks blending bop and cool jazz, showcasing Green's smooth yet vigorous guitar tone.
6 tracksRemasteredBlue Note labelLP format
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Grant Green
Grant Green (1935–1979) was an American jazz guitarist from St. Louis known for his direct, blues-infused style. Active mainly in the 1960s and 70s, he recorded seminal albums for Blue Note and blended soul, funk, and hard bop.
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925Discogs releases
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About
Grant Green, Jazz's soulful guitar voice from St. Louis to Blue Note classics.
Over 900 releases, including key albums from the 60s and 70s — original Blue Note LP pressings prized.
Born June 6, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri, Grant Green began guitar at 13, gaining experience in local R&B and jazz ensembles before moving to New York around 1960. Signed by Blue Note Records, he soon became a central figure in jazz guitar, recording extensively as leader and sideman. His style combines cool jazz, hard bop, soul jazz, and funk influences.
Green collaborated with musicians like Lou Donaldson, Jimmy Smith, Lee Morgan, and Herbie Hancock. He received the Down Beat New Star Award in 1962. His prolific catalog includes studio albums revered among collectors, with original Blue Note pressings highly regarded for audio quality and value on vinyl markets worldwide.
Discography
Grant Green — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Resonance Records · 2018Funk In France: From Paris To Antibes (1969-1970)
Studio
Resonance Records · 2018Slick! - Live at Oil Can Harry’s
Live
Blue Note · 2006Live At Club Mozambique
Live
Blue Note · 2001First Session
Studio
Blue Note · 1999Blues For Lou
Studio
Blue Note · 1985Born To Be Blue
Studio
Blue Note · 1980Remembering
Studio
Blue Note · 1980Nigeria
Studio
Blue Note · 1980Oleo
Studio
Blue Note · 1979Matador
Studio
Blue Note · 1979Gooden's Corner
Studio
Blue Note · 1979Solid
Studio
Versatile · 1978Easy
Studio
Kudu · 1976The Main Attraction
Studio
Blue Note · 1972Shades Of Green
Studio
Blue Note · 1972Live At The Lighthouse
Live
Blue Note · 1972The Final Comedown - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Studio
Cobblestone · 1972Iron City!
Studio
Blue Note · 1971Alive!
Studio
Blue Note · 1971Visions
Studio
Blue Note · 1970Carryin' On
Studio
Blue Note · 1970Green Is Beautiful
Studio
Blue Note · 1969Goin' West
Studio
Blue Note · 1967Street Of Dreams
Studio
Blue Note · 1966I Want To Hold Your Hand
Studio
Blue Note · 1965Talkin' About!
Studio
Blue Note · 1965Idle Moments
Studio
Verve Records · 1965His Majesty King Funk
Studio
Blue Note · 1964Am I Blue
Studio
Blue Note · 1963The Latin Bit
Studio
Blue Note · 1963Feelin' The Spirit
Studio
Blue Note · 1962Grantstand
Studio
Blue Note · 1962Sunday Mornin'
Studio
Jazzland · 1962The Mode
Studio
Jazzland · 1962Images
Studio
Blue Note · 1961Green Street
Studio
Blue Note · 1961Grant's First Stand
Studio
Studio album
Live / EP
Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Grant Green's career.
01
maybe tomorrow
Visions · 1971
02
Django - Rudy Van Gelder Edition / Remastered 1999
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03
Idle Moments
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04
The Final Comedown
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05
We've Only Just Begun
Visions · 1971
06
Cantaloupe Woman
Visions · 1971
07
Ain't It Funky Now
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08
Django - 1999 Digital Remaster
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The essentials
The 3 Grant Green albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 1980
Limited edition Blue Note album from 1980 including six tracks of jazz standards interpreted through Green's soulful guitar.
6 tracksLimited EditionBlue Note labelLP format
#3 · 1979
1979 Blue Note album presenting hard bop performances with five tracks, highlighting Green's mature playing in stereo sound.
5 tracksHard Bop styleBlue Note labelStereo LP
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Collectors
For vinyl die-hards
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
Market values (source: Discogs)
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.
Born To Be Blue
Market position
i
Min price 13 €Max price 32 €
Average price
20,44 €
Only 54 copies for sale on Discogs
173 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Remembering
Market position
i
Min price 13 €Max price 76 €
Average price
40,88 €
Only 39 copies for sale on Discogs
244 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Solid
Market position
i
Min price 12 €Max price 58 €
Average price
19,73 €
Only 30 copies for sale on Discogs
389 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Main Attraction
Market position
i
Min price 10 €Max price 16 €
Average price
10,71 €
Only 14 copies for sale on Discogs
353 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Iron City!
Market position
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Min price 7 €Max price 30 €
Average price
17,95 €
Only 28 copies for sale on Discogs
518 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Visions
Market position
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Min price 19 €Max price 120 €
Average price
26,09 €
Only 28 copies for sale on Discogs
1 246 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Grant Green
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
He played blues with admirable feeling and opened the door to soul jazz guitar in the 1960s.— Jazz critique
01Award
Down Beat New Star Award
In 1962, Grant Green won the Down Beat New Star Award, cementing his reputation in the jazz world shortly after joining Blue Note Records.
02Label
Blue Note Tenure
Grant Green became a prolific staff guitarist for Blue Note, recording over 900 releases and collaborating with Lee Morgan, Jimmy Smith, and Stanley Turrentine.
03Studio Album
"Born To Be Blue" Remaster
"Born To Be Blue" was remastered and released in 1985 on Blue Note. The album features six tracks blending bop and cool jazz, prized by collectors for its sound quality.
04Recording
"The Main Attraction" album
"The Main Attraction" was released in 1976 on the Kudu label, blending hard bop and jazz-funk in three tracks featuring Green's guitar work.
Records by Grant Green
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FAQ
FAQ: Grant Green on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who was Grant Green and where was he from?
Grant Green was an American jazz guitarist born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1935. He became known for his soulful and bluesy style within jazz.
What are some essential Grant Green vinyl albums to collect?
Important vinyls include "Born To Be Blue" (1985 remaster), "Remembering" (1980 limited edition), and "Solid" (1979 stereo LP).
What genres best describe Grant Green's music?
His music spans jazz, blues-inflected soul jazz, hard bop, funk, and cool jazz.
Which record label was Grant Green primarily associated with?
Grant Green was mainly signed to Blue Note Records, known for a rich catalog of jazz recordings.
Are original Blue Note LP pressings of Grant Green's albums valuable on vinyl markets?
Yes, original Blue Note pressings, especially from the 1960s and early 70s, are prized by collectors for sound quality and rarity.
Where in France can I find Grant Green's vinyl releases?
Grant Green vinyl albums can be found in specialist jazz record shops across major French cities including Paris and Lyon, as well as online comparators.
What instruments did Grant Green play besides guitar?
Grant Green was primarily a guitarist and did not prominently record with other instruments.
How has Grant Green influenced modern jazz guitar playing?
He opened the door to soulful jazz guitar playing in the 1960s, inspiring many to explore blues-based and funk-influenced jazz styles.
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Sources & method
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 04/07/2026