Artist page · 04/07/2026

John Mayall

MacclesfieldBorn in 1933BLUES9 vinyl albums
John Mayall, born in Macclesfield in 1933, was a key figure in British blues, active from the early 1960s. His work blends electric blues and jazz fusion across a career spanning several decades.
9Albums on Vinyles.com
3032Discogs releases
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About

John Mayall, British blues pioneer shaping jazz fusion and electric blues.

Nine albums available on vinyl, including 180g audiophile pressings; prices tracked in real time.

John Mayall emerged from the UK blues scene to pioneer a unique blend of blues, rock, and jazz fusion. His extensive catalog includes studio and live albums, several featuring his Bluesbreakers lineup that revealed musicians such as Eric Clapton. Amid multiple reissues and audiophile vinyl editions, Mayall's music showcases harmonica-driven blues, elaborate arrangements, and a dedication to evolving his style while maintaining blues roots.

Vinyl editions like the 180g audiophile pressing of "Spinning Coin" and limited edition LPs continue to attract collectors. His legacy extends beyond performances to the influence on British blues and electric blues styles, recorded in more than 3,000 releases credited to him.

Discography

John Mayall — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Blues Alive NYC 1976RockBeat Records · 2015
2015
Blues Alive NYC 1976
CD, Album
Studio
Find A Way To CareForty Below Records · 2015
2015
Find A Way To Care
CD, Album
Studio
A Special LifeForty Below Records · 2014
2014
A Special Life
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Live in LondonPrivate Stash Records · 2011
2011
Live in London
CD, Album, Stereo
Live
ToughEagle Records · 2009
2009
Tough
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Studio
Live From Austin TXNew West Records · 2007
2007
Live From Austin TX
CD, Album
Studio
Along For The RideEagle Records · 2001
2001
Along For The Ride
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Live At The Marquee 1969Eagle Records · 1999
1999
Live At The Marquee 1969
CD, Album
Live
The Masters - Music From The Original Film Soundtrack Eagle Records · 1999
1999
The Masters - Music From The Original Film Soundtrack "The Turning Point"
CD, Album, Special Edition
Studio
Rock The Blues TonightIndigo Delux · 1999
1999
Rock The Blues Tonight
CD, Album
Studio
Wake Up CallSilvertone Records · 1993
1993
Wake Up Call
CD, Album
Studio
A Sense Of PlaceIsland Records · 1990
1990
A Sense Of Place
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Chicago LineIsland Records · 1988
1988
Chicago Line
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The Power Of The BluesEntente · 1987
1987
The Power Of The Blues
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Return Of The BluesbreakersAIM · 1985
1985
Return Of The Bluesbreakers
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Road Show BluesDJM Records · 1980
1980
Road Show Blues
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Bottom LineDJM Records · 1979
1979
Bottom Line
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Last Of The British BluesABC Records · 1978
1978
The Last Of The British Blues
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Lots Of PeopleABC Records · 1977
1977
Lots Of People
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Primal SolosLondon Records · 1977
1977
Primal Solos
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
A Hard Core PackageABC Records · 1977
1977
A Hard Core Package
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
A Banquet In BluesABC Records · 1976
1976
A Banquet In Blues
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Notice To AppearABC Records · 1976
1976
Notice To Appear
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
New Year, New Band, New CompanyABC Blue Thumb · 1975
1975
New Year, New Band, New Company
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Latest EditionPolydor · 1974
1974
The Latest Edition
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Ten Years Are GonePolydor · 1973
1973
Ten Years Are Gone
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Moving OnPolydor · 1972
1972
Moving On
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Jazz Blues FusionPolydor · 1972
1972
Jazz Blues Fusion
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Back To The RootsPolydor · 1971
1971
Back To The Roots
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
MemoriesPolydor · 1971
1971
Memories
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Empty RoomsPolydor · 1970
1970
Empty Rooms
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
USA UnionPolydor · 1970
1970
USA Union
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The Turning PointPolydor · 1969
1969
The Turning Point
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Diary Of A Band Volume TwoDecca · 1968
1968
The Diary Of A Band Volume Two
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The Diary Of A Band Volume OneDecca · 1968
1968
The Diary Of A Band Volume One
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Blues AloneAce Of Clubs · 1968
1968
The Blues Alone
Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress, Stereo
Studio
Blues From Laurel CanyonDecca · 1968
1968
Blues From Laurel Canyon
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
CrusadeDecca · 1967
1967
Crusade
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Blues BreakersDecca · 1966
1966
Blues Breakers
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
John Mayall Plays John MayallDecca · 1965
1965
John Mayall Plays John Mayall
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up John Mayall's career.

01
Room To Move
Room To Move
Blues Alive NYC 1976 · 2015
02
California
California
Along For The Ride · 2001
03
The Laws Must Change
·
04
A Big Man
A Big Man
Road Show Blues · 1980
05
Saw Mill Gulch Road
·
06
Country Road
Country Road
Jazz Blues Fusion · 1972
07
So Hard To Share
·
08
Mama Talk to Your Daughter
Mama Talk to Your Daughter
Road Show Blues · 1980

The essentials

The 3 John Mayall albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1972
LP, Album, Stereo
Jazz Blues Fusion

A seminal 1972 album effectively merging blues, jazz-rock, and fusion elements, showcasing John Mayall's instrumental versatility.

7 tracksStereoPolydor labelOriginal 1972 pressing and reissues
#2 · 2009
180g Limited Edition LP, Stereo
Tough

The 2009 "Tough" studio album presents electric blues with 11 tracks, including notable songs like "Nothing To Do With Love." Original US pressing and European reissues exist.

11 tracksLimited edition180g audiophile pressingEagle Records
#3 · 2018
LP, Album
Along For The Ride

"Along For The Ride" (2018) blends blues rock and electric blues across 13 tracks, including "California" and "Room To Move." European pressings offer broad availability.

13 tracksEar Music Classics labelEuropean pressingsBlues Rock style

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.

Tough
Master release · LP · 2009
Market position i
19,00 €
Min price 18 €Max price 22 €
Average price 19,00 €
Only 45 copies for sale on Discogs
32 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Along For The Ride
Master release · LP · 2001
Market position i
16,52 €
Min price 16 €Max price 17 €
Average price 16,52 €
Only 28 copies for sale on Discogs
24 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Road Show Blues
Master release · LP · 1980
Market position i
11,04 €
Min price 9 €Max price 18 €
Average price 11,04 €
Only 25 copies for sale on Discogs
43 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Jazz Blues Fusion
Master release · LP · 1972
Market position i
7,31 €
Min price 7 €Max price 8 €
Average price 7,31 €
Only 9 copies for sale on Discogs
143 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Find A Way To Care
Master release · LP · 2015
Market position i
17,30 €
Min price 17 €Max price 17 €
Average price 17,30 €
Only 9 copies for sale on Discogs
18 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Along For The RideLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo
Ear Music Classics Europe · 2019 0213373EMX 🔥 Standard edition
24 want · 796 have · ratio 0
15,66 €
Along For The RideLP, Album
Ear Music Classics Europe · 2018 0212936EMX Original pressing
24 want · 796 have · ratio 0
17,38 €
ToughLP, Album, Reissue
Music On Vinyl Europe · 2010 MOVLP197 🔥 Standard edition
32 want · 166 have · ratio 0,2
19,00 €
ToughLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Eagle Records US · 2009 ER201631 Original pressing
32 want · 166 have · ratio 0,2
21,74 €
Road Show BluesLP, Album
DJM Records (2) Norway · 1980 DJF 20570 🔥 Standard edition
43 want · 147 have · ratio 0,3
10,00 €
Road Show BluesLP, Album
DJM Records (2) Australia · 1980 L-37535 Original pressing
43 want · 147 have · ratio 0,3
12,08 €
Jazz Blues FusionLP, Album, Stereo
Polydor US · 1972 PD-5027 🔥 Standard edition
143 want · 1 538 have · ratio 0,1
Jazz Blues FusionLP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Polydor Germany · 1972 2391 032 Original pressing
143 want · 1 538 have · ratio 0,1

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of John Mayall

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

John Mayall remained on the road well into his later years, consistently devoted to the blues.
— Career overview
01Pressing

Original US pressing of 'Tough' from 2009

The "Tough" album was released in the US in 2009 on Eagle Records as a limited edition 180g LP with catalog number ER201631, regularly available from over 10 sellers with prices around €21.74.

2009US
02Live Recording

Blues Alive NYC 1976 release in 2015

"Blues Alive NYC 1976" is a live album released in 2015 containing 13 tracks recorded in 1976, a retrospective capturing live performances with blues rock influences.

2015NYC
03Release

John Mayall's 1972 'Jazz Blues Fusion'

"Jazz Blues Fusion" blends blues, rock, and jazz styles in 7 tracks, originally released by Polydor in 1972, with multiple vinyl versions including German promo and US stereo editions.

1972UK
04Pressing

European vinyl pressings for 'Along For The Ride'

"Along For The Ride" saw multiple European vinyl releases from 2018 to 2019, including limited edition reissues on the Ear Music Classics label, highlighting continued interest in Mayall's later work.

2018Europe

FAQ

FAQ: John Mayall on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Who was John Mayall?

John Mayall was a British blues musician and bandleader, active from the 1960s, known for fusing blues with rock and jazz influences.

What genres did John Mayall explore?

He explored blues, electric blues, blues rock, and jazz fusion throughout his career.

What are the notable John Mayall vinyl albums available?

Notable vinyl albums include "Jazz Blues Fusion" (1972), "Tough" (2009), and "Along For The Ride" (2018) among others.

Which John Mayall album features 180g audiophile vinyl pressings?

"Tough" (2009) and "Spinning Coin" (1995) have 180g audiophile vinyl editions.

Where can I find John Mayall vinyl albums in France?

Vinyles.com tracks prices and availability of John Mayall's vinyl albums on European markets, including France, with regular listings for key titles.

How can a newcomer start exploring John Mayall on vinyl?

Starting with "Jazz Blues Fusion" or "Along For The Ride" offers a look at key phases of Mayall's evolving blues style on vinyl.

What is the typical price range for John Mayall vinyl records?

Prices vary widely by pressing; for example, "Tough" original US LP pressings are around €18–22, while vintage rarities may be higher.

Are there any live John Mayall vinyl albums worth seeking?

"Blues Alive NYC 1976" captures live performances and provides a historic glimpse mostly available on CD, but vinyl releases exist for live recordings.

Transparency

Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 04/07/2026