Artist page · 07/07/2026
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Six major vinyl albums with multiple original pressings and price ranges tracked live.
Since his debut in 1996, JAY-Z established himself with a dozen studio albums spanning classic works like "Reasonable Doubt" and influential releases such as "The Blueprint" and "The Black Album." His vinyl editions often come in multiple pressings, including limited editions, tracked by collectors and audiophiles alike. Collaborations with producers like Kanye West and Just Blaze enhance these albums' depth, while his catalog reflects shifts in rap styles from boom bap to more polished, pop-oriented beats.
Recent vinyl pressings of his albums remain actively sought, showcasing availability and prices from original US releases to promo EPs worldwide.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Roc Nation · 2017
Samsung Mobile US · 2013
Roc-A-Fella Records · 2011
Roc Nation · 2009
Roc-A-Fella Records · 2007
Roc-A-Fella Records · 2006
Def Jam Recordings · 2004
Not On Label (Paul Nice) · 2004
Roc-A-Fella Records · 2003
Roc-A-Fella Records · 2003
Roc-A-Fella Records · 2002
Roc-A-Fella Records · 2001
Roc-A-Fella Records · 2001
Roc-A-Fella Records · 2000
Roc-A-Fella Records · 1999
Roc-A-Fella Records · 1998
Roc-A-Fella Records · 1997
Roc-A-Fella Records · 1996Playlist
The tracks that sum up JAY-Z's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A cornerstone East Coast hip hop album with 13 dense tracks, notable for production by Kanye West and a guest appearance by Eminem.
JAY-Z’s self-proclaimed final solo album with 14 tracks, featuring hits like '99 Problems' and 'Dirt Off Your Shoulder.' Multiple vinyl pressings available.
The soundtrack album for the film, with 16 tracks showcasing collaborations with Nas, Lil Wayne, and Beanie Sigel, and a blend of gangsta and pop rap styles.
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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.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
I’m not a businessman, I’m a business, man.— JAY-Z
In 2001, 'The Blueprint' was recorded featuring Eminem on the track 'Renegade', marking a key collaboration during rising East Coast rap prominence. The album includes 13 tracks and multiple limited edition vinyl pressings.
Multiple original pressings of 'The Black Album' from 2003 are tracked, with price ranges from €8.7 to €25.5 depending on edition and pressing rarity across US vinyl releases.
JAY-Z co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records, a label crucial to his early career success and vinyl discography, releasing key albums including his first album in 1996 and subsequent hits through the 2000s.
Released in 2006, 'Kingdom Come' sold 680,000 copies in its first week, featuring production by Kanye West, Timbaland, and Dr. Dre, reflecting JAY-Z's crossover to major commercial success in hip hop.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
JAY-Z's first vinyl album, Reasonable Doubt, was released in 1996, marking the start of his hip hop recording career.
Vinyles.com tracks six JAY-Z vinyl albums including The Blueprint, The Black Album, Kingdom Come, American Gangster, In My Lifetime Vol.1, and Vol.2... Hard Knock Life.
The Black Album vinyl contains 14 tracks spanning hits like '99 Problems' and 'Dirt Off Your Shoulder'.
Original pressings of The Blueprint vinyl on US labels range between approximately €15 and €50, depending on edition and rarity.
Yes, JAY-Z vinyl albums are generally available in France with various pressings and editions tracked, including imports from the US and Europe.
JAY-Z vinyl releases are primarily LP albums, including standard, limited edition, and promotional EP formats.
The American Gangster album shows at least two pressings tracked on Vinyles.com, including original US LP albums and acappella versions.
Key albums in JAY-Z's vinyl discography include Reasonable Doubt (1996), The Blueprint (2001), and The Black Album (2003), all widely collected by vinyl enthusiasts.
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