Artist page · 04/07/2026

Johnny Winter

BeaumontBorn in 1944Blues12 vinyl albums
Johnny Winter, born in Beaumont, Texas in 1944, was an American blues and rock guitarist and singer known for his electric Texas blues style and collaborations with blues legends. His active years mainly cover the late 1960s through the 2010s.
12Albums on Vinyles.com
1883Discogs releases
473kLast.fm listeners

About

Johnny Winter, Texas-born blues-rock pioneer blending country, jazz, and rock.

12 vinyl releases spanning 1969–2015 with key pressings from US, France, Japan, UK, and Italy.

Johnny Winter is credited with a rich fusion of blues, country, jazz/blues, and rock ’n’ roll reflected over a dozen vinyl releases available on Vinyles.com. From his early works in 1969 to later recordings in the 2010s, Winter’s catalogue includes studio albums, live recordings, and limited editions across continents including US, Europe, and Japan. His 1980s albums released via Alligator and Megaforce labels showcase his mastery in electric blues and Texas blues subgenres that remain significant for collectors and audiophiles.

Notable pressings include original 1986 French and Japanese editions of "3rd Degree", 2014 US and European versions of "Step Back", and the 1984 Alligator Records American pressing of "Guitar Slinger".

Discography

Johnny Winter — Discography

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

Good Love in San DiegoBack On Black · 2015
2015
Good Love in San Diego
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Studio
Live Bootleg Series Vol. 11Friday Music · 2014
2014
Live Bootleg Series Vol. 11
CD, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
Step BackMegaforce Records · 2014
2014
Step Back
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Hollywood Bowl 1972Let Them Eat Vinyl · 2014
2014
Hollywood Bowl 1972
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
Live Bootleg Series Vol.10Friday Music · 2013
2013
Live Bootleg Series Vol.10
CD, Album
Studio
Live Bootleg Series Vol. 9Friday Music · 2013
2013
Live Bootleg Series Vol. 9
CD, Album
Studio
Live Bootleg Series Vol. 8Friday Music · 2012
2012
Live Bootleg Series Vol. 8
CD, Album
Studio
Live Bootleg Series Vol.7Friday Music · 2011
2011
Live Bootleg Series Vol.7
CD, Album
Studio
RootsMegaforce Records · 2011
2011
Roots
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Woodstock ExperienceColumbia · 2009
2009
The Woodstock Experience
CD, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
Live Bootleg Series Vol. 4Friday Music · 2009
2009
Live Bootleg Series Vol. 4
CD, Album
Studio
Live Bootleg Series Vol. 3Friday Music · 2008
2008
Live Bootleg Series Vol. 3
CD, Album
Studio
Live Bootleg Series Vol. 2Friday Music · 2008
2008
Live Bootleg Series Vol. 2
CD, Album
Studio
Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It DownEpic · 2007
2007
Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It Down
CD, Album
Studio
I'm A BluesmanVirgin America · 2004
2004
I'm A Bluesman
CD, Album, Copy Protected
Studio
Live In NYC '97Virgin · 1998
1998
Live In NYC '97
CD, Album
Live
Crying The BluesThe Magnum Music Group · 1995
1995
Crying The Blues
CD, Album
Studio
White LightningThunderbolt · 1993
1993
White Lightning
CD, Album
Studio
Live At Liberty Hall, Houston, TX, 1972Fan Club · 1992
1992
Live At Liberty Hall, Houston, TX, 1972
CD, Album
Live
Hey, Where's Your Brother?Pointblank · 1992
1992
Hey, Where's Your Brother?
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Raw To The BoneSky Ranch Records · 1992
1992
Raw To The Bone
CD, Album
Studio
Walking By MyselfRelix Records · 1992
1992
Walking By Myself
CD, Album
Studio
Let Me InPointblank · 1991
1991
Let Me In
CD, Album
Studio
Uncle John Turner + Johnny WinterFan Club · 1989
1989
Uncle John Turner + Johnny Winter
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The Winter Of  '88MCA Records · 1988
1988
The Winter Of '88
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
3rd DegreeAlligator Records · 1986
1986
3rd Degree
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Serious BusinessAlligator Records · 1985
1985
Serious Business
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Guitar SlingerAlligator Records · 1984
1984
Guitar Slinger
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
I Think I Got The BluesInterfusion · 1983
1983
I Think I Got The Blues
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Raisin' CainBlue Sky · 1980
1980
Raisin' Cain
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
White, Hot & BlueBlue Sky · 1978
1978
White, Hot & Blue
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Nothin' But The BluesBlue Sky · 1977
1977
Nothin' But The Blues
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Captured Live!Blue Sky · 1976
1976
Captured Live!
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
John Dawson Winter IIIBlue Sky · 1974
1974
John Dawson Winter III
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Saints & SinnersColumbia · 1974
1974
Saints & Sinners
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Still Alive And WellColumbia · 1973
1973
Still Alive And Well
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Progressive Blues ExperimentImperial · 1969
1969
The Progressive Blues Experiment
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Johnny WinterColumbia · 1969
1969
Johnny Winter
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
First WinterBuddah Records · 1969
1969
First Winter
Vinyl, LP, Album, Misprint
Studio
Live At The Texas Opry HouseThunderbolt ·
Live At The Texas Opry House
CD, Album, Reissue
Live
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Johnny Winter's career.

01
Be Careful With a Fool
·
02
Highway 61 Revisited
·
03
Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo
·
04
Johnny B. Goode
Johnny B. Goode
Hollywood Bowl 1972 · 2014
05
Dallas
·
06
I'm Yours and I'm Hers
·
07
Mean Mistreater
·
08
Rock Me Baby
·

The essentials

The 3 Johnny Winter albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1986
LP, Album
3rd Degree

One of Winter’s important blues rock works from the mid-80s, featuring 10 tracks with a focus on electric and Chicago blues. Prized original pressings in France and Japan highlight its collectible status.

10 tracksReleased 1986French label Sonet LP 70473Japanese stereo LP 28MM 0552
#2 · 2014
LP, Album
Step Back

A late-career studio album notable for its fusion of blues and rock classics. Original US and European pressings from Megaforce Records carry clear dynamics favored by audiophiles and collectors alike.

13 tracksReleased 2014Megaforce Records LPMultiple pressings with price range €11.92–€21.73
#3 · 1984
LP, Album, Stereo
Guitar Slinger

Exemplifies Winter’s electric blues strengths with a 10-track album issued on Alligator Records, including US and Italian pressings. Stereo vinyl provides rich tonal details for enthusiasts.

10 tracksReleased 1984Alligator Records stereo US LP AL 4735Italian Sonet LP edition SNTL 2914

Go further

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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.

Step Back
Master release · LP · 2014
Market position i
17,40 €
Min price 12 €Max price 22 €
Average price 17,40 €
Only 41 copies for sale on Discogs
36 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
3rd Degree
Master release · LP · 1986
Market position i
9,72 €
Min price 5 €Max price 13 €
Average price 9,72 €
Only 60 copies for sale on Discogs
99 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Good Love in San Diego
Master release · LP · 2015
Market position i
46,10 €
Min price 46 €Max price 46 €
Average price 46,10 €
Only 4 copies for sale on Discogs
38 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Hollywood Bowl 1972
Master release · LP · 2014
Market position i
49,57 €
Min price 40 €Max price 59 €
Average price 49,57 €
Only 2 copies for sale on Discogs
117 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Live Bootleg Series Vol. 11
Master release · LP · 2014
Market position i
19,99 €
Min price 20 €Max price 20 €
Average price 19,99 €
Only 3 copies for sale on Discogs
16 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Good Love in San DiegoLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Back On Black UK · 2015 RCV161LP 🔥 Standard edition
38 want · 49 have · ratio 0,8
46,10 €
Good Love in San DiegoLP, Test Pressing
Back On Black UK · 2014 RCV161LP Original pressing
38 want · 49 have · ratio 0,8
Step BackLP, Album
Megaforce Records US · 2014 none 🔥 Standard edition
36 want · 761 have · ratio 0
17,40 €
Step BackLP, Album
Megaforce Records USA & Europe · 2014 none Original pressing
36 want · 761 have · ratio 0
17,40 €
3rd DegreeLP, Album, Stereo
Polydor Japan · 1986 28MM 0552 Japanese pressing
99 want · 1 234 have · ratio 0,1
10,44 €
3rd DegreeLP, Album
Sonet France · 1986 70473 Original pressing
99 want · 1 234 have · ratio 0,1
9,00 €
Guitar SlingerLP, Album
Sonet Italy · 1984 SNTL 2914 🔥 Standard edition
82 want · 1 284 have · ratio 0,1
Guitar SlingerLP, Album, Stereo
Alligator Records US · 1984 AL 4735 Original pressing
82 want · 1 284 have · ratio 0,1

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Johnny Winter

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

Winter received two Grammy Awards as producer and had three albums nominated for Grammys.
— Johnny Winter Legacy
01Studio

1969 The Progressive Blues Experiment launch

Johnny Winter’s early career saw the release of The Progressive Blues Experiment and Johnny Winter albums in 1969, marking his blend of Texas electric blues and rock.

1969United States
02Festival

Woodstock 1969 Performance

Winter performed nine songs at Woodstock, including two with his brother Edgar, establishing a significant moment in his live career at the famous 1969 festival.

1969Woodstock, NY
03Production

Muddy Waters collaboration 1977–1980

Johnny Winter produced and performed on multiple Muddy Waters albums such as Hard Again and King Bee, winning several Grammy Awards for these blues productions.

1977–1980United States
04Recognition

Inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame

In 1988, Johnny Winter was honored as a Blues Hall of Fame inductee recognizing his influence on blues guitar and music legacy.

1988United States

Records by Johnny Winter

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FAQ

FAQ: Johnny Winter on physical formats

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

What genres define Johnny Winter's music?

His work spans blues, electric Texas blues, blues rock, country, jazz/blues, and rock ’n’ roll.

Which labels released Johnny Winter's vinyl records?

Key releases appear on Alligator, Megaforce, Sonet, Columbia, Blue Sky, and Back On Black records.

Are there rare Johnny Winter vinyl pressings from France?

Yes, the 1986 French pressing of "3rd Degree" (Sonet 70473) is sought after by collectors.

Where are original Johnny Winter vinyl pressings mostly from?

Original pressings commonly come from the US, France, Japan, and the UK.

What should I listen for in Johnny Winter's vinyl sound?

Listen for his distinctive aggressive guitar tone, raw blues energy, and clear dynamic range.

Did Johnny Winter perform at Woodstock festival?

Yes, he performed nine songs at Woodstock, including some with his brother Edgar.

Which albums feature Johnny Winter's Grammy-winning production work?

His Grammy-winning productions include Muddy Waters' "Hard Again" and "King Bee" albums.

Can Johnny Winter records be found on Vinyles.com catalogs?

Yes, 12 vinyl records by Johnny Winter are available for price comparison, including studio and live albums.

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