Artist page · 05/07/2026
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11 vinyl albums across Americana, blues, country & soft rock with original pressings and audiophile editions priced from €8.69 to €39.15.
James Taylor grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, inspired early by folk musician Woody Guthrie. After studying music and forming The Flying Machine, he signed with Apple Records in 1968, releasing his debut. Despite early personal struggles and rehab, Taylor found commercial success with his 1970 album "Sweet Baby James," featuring hits like "Fire and Rain." Over the years, Taylor has blended alternative country, blues, and folk rock, producing numerous albums and live recordings.
Vinyl collectors can find a variety of Taylor pressings from original Apple and Warner Bros. releases to recent audiophile reissues on 180g colored vinyl including limited editions of "American Standard" and live shows like "Live At The Troubadour." His catalog on Vinyles.com counts 11 albums in mul…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Fantasy · 2020
Concord Records · 2015
Hear Music · 2010
Hear Music · 2009
Hear Music · 2008
Hear Music · 2007
Hallmark · 2004
Columbia · 2002
Sony Classical · 1997
Columbia · 1997
Columbia · 1993
Columbia · 1993
Columbia · 1991
Columbia · 1988
Som Livre · 1986
Columbia · 1985
Columbia · 1981
Columbia · 1979
Columbia · 1977
Warner Bros. Records · 1976
Warner Bros. Records · 1975
Warner Bros. Records · 1974
Warner Bros. Records · 1972
Warner Bros. Records · 1971
Euphoria · 1970
Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records · 1970
Apple Records · 1968Playlist
The tracks that sum up James Taylor's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A recent studio album with 14 classic American song covers, available as a limited edition LP with audiophile appeal and wide availability.
Double live album capturing a 2007 concert in Los Angeles, reissued with DVD and multichannel audio, showcasing Taylor’s live folk rock performance.
A classic early 1980s release blending country and soft rock, recently reissued as a 180g blue audiophile vinyl with deluxe packaging.
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Artists who share part of James Taylor'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.
"Jump Up Behind Me" was inspired by his recovery from addiction, notably with his father's support.— James Taylor
His self-titled debut was released in 1968 under Apple Records, produced by Peter Asher, though it initially met with little commercial success.
In 1969, Taylor was involved in a motorcycle accident breaking both hands, sidelining his playing for several months just as his career was gaining pace.
The 1971 album brought James Taylor a Grammy for his cover of "You've Got a Friend" by Carole King, highlighting his crossover into mainstream recognition.
Taylor teamed with Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys for this film’s soundtrack, though it did not achieve commercial success.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
His vinyl releases span alternative country, Americana, blues, country, and soft rock, blending folk and pop rock elements.
Audiophile 180g editions like the blue vinyl of "Dad Loves His Work" or the limited edition "American Standard" offer superior sound quality and deluxe packaging.
James Taylor was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
"Fire and Rain" is featured on the 1970 album "Sweet Baby James," a breakthrough studio album for Taylor.
Yes, "Live At The Troubadour" is a notable live vinyl album capturing a 2007 performance, available in various reissues.
Prices vary from about €8.69 for standard editions to over €39 for limited or audiophile pressings.
He collaborated with Dennis Wilson on the "Two-Lane Blacktop" soundtrack and contributed to Mark Knopfler's "Sailing to Philadelphia" album.
French vinyl enthusiasts can find details on pressings and editions through specialized vinyl databases and local record shops offering international releases.
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