Artist page · 04/07/2026
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Over 18 vinyl releases, original Blue Note pressings highly sought after, prices range widely.
Hank Mobley contributed significantly to jazz, especially hard bop, recording primarily with Blue Note Records during the 1950s and 60s. His discography features over 18 vinyl albums, including studio and compilation records in bebop and jazz/blues styles. Mobley's sound balances melodic expressiveness and rhythmic precision, often described as a middle ground between the aggression of John Coltrane and the softness of Stan Getz.
His works remain popular among collectors, with various pressings from original US mono releases to international reissues. Notable albums like "No Room For Squares" command premium prices, especially in original pressing formats.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Nederlands Jazz Archief · 2017
Blue Note · 1986
Blue Note · 1985
Blue Note · 1985
Blue Note · 1984
Blue Note · 1980
Blue Note · 1980
Blue Note · 1980
Blue Note · 1979
Vee Jay Records · 1977
Blue Note · 1970
Blue Note · 1968
Blue Note · 1967
Blue Note · 1966
Blue Note · 1966
Status Records · 1965
Blue Note · 1965
Blue Note · 1964
Blue Note · 1962
Blue Note · 1961
Blue Note · 1960
Blue Note · 1959
Roulette · 1959
Roulette · 1959
Blue Note · 1957
Prestige · 1957
Blue Note · 1957
Blue Note · 1957
Prestige · 1957
Blue Note · 1957
Blue Note · 1957
Prestige · 1957
Savoy Records · 1956
Savoy Records · 1956
Savoy Records · 1956
Debut Records · 1955Playlist
The tracks that sum up Hank Mobley's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A quintessential hard bop album featuring six tracks with a total runtime of approximately 41 minutes, blending sophisticated compositions and Mobley's tenor saxophone.
This Blue Note release features extended tracks showcasing Mobley's intense improvisational skills over five compositions.
A late-career Blue Note album with five tracks balancing complex harmonies and lyrical saxophone performances.
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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.
Leonard Feather dubbed Mobley "the middleweight champion of the tenor saxophone" for his distinctive tone between Sonny Rollins and Lester Young.— Jazz critic Leonard Feather
The 1980 US original LP pressing of "Third Season" came with the catalog number LT-1081. It remains sought after, with prices as low as €20.87 and over five copies available for sale.
"A Slice Of The Top" consists of five tracks including "Hank's Other Bag" and the title track, lasting between 5 and 9 minutes each, showcasing Mobley's mature hard bop style.
The 1964 Blue Note album "No Room For Squares" has several mono pressings. Original US pressings (BLP 4149) command premium prices up to €174, reflecting its collector demand.
In the early 1950s, Mobley performed with Art Blakey's band, a key group in hard bop development, enhancing jazz tenor saxophone prominence.
Mobley's expressive and inventive playing style assures his legacy among tenor saxophonists in jazz history.— Jazz historian
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Hank Mobley was a US tenor saxophonist primarily known for his work in hard bop during the 1950s and 60s.
Key albums include "No Room For Squares" (1964), "Workout" (1962), and "A Slice Of The Top" (1979), all available on vinyl.
Multiple mono pressings exist, including the original US pressing (BLP 4149) valued highly by collectors.
His tone is often described as a balanced middle ground between Sonny Rollins' aggressiveness and Lester Young's softness.
Yes, original US mono pressings of albums like "Workout" and "No Room For Squares" are available and sought after.
Prices range widely, with popular titles like "No Room For Squares" often fetching over €170 in original mono patina.
Collectors can find blue note labels and reissues through specialist jazz vinyl shops and online platforms.
Focus on his melodic inventiveness, rhythmic subtlety, and emotive tenor sax tone that define his hard bop style.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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