Artist page · 06/07/2026
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8 major LPs tracked with varying prices — iconic albums like My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and Donda lead searches.
Kanye West built his career starting as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, crafting beats for Jay-Z and others, then launching his solo rap career with The College Dropout in 2004. His catalog spans 8 vinyl albums, featuring influential works blending hip-hop with electronic, pop, and R&B elements.
His notable vinyl releases include 808s & Heartbreak, known for its experimental style, and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, available in limited edition LP pressings. His more recent albums like Donda and Vultures 1 show continued evolution. Vinyl collectors track several official and unofficial vinyl pressings worldwide.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
YZY · 2026
YZY · 2024
YZY · 2024
Not On Label (Kanye West Self-released) · 2022
Getting Out Our Dreams · 2021
Getting Out Our Dreams · 2019
Getting Out Our Dreams · 2018
Def Jam Recordings · 2018
Getting Out Our Dreams · 2016
Def Jam Recordings · 2013
Def Jam Recordings · 2012
Roc-A-Fella Records · 2011
Roc-A-Fella Records · 2010
Getting Out Our Dreams · 2009
Roc-A-Fella Records · 2008
Roc-A-Fella Records · 2005
Roc-A-Fella Records · 2004Playlist
The tracks that sum up Kanye West's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A critically acclaimed album fusing hip hop and R&B with lush production, featuring 16 tracks including ‘Runaway’ and ‘All of the Lights.’
An expansive and experimental album with 27 tracks, blending abstract, religious, and rap styles, released with deluxe vinyl editions.
An influential album featuring electronic and experimental R&B sounds, available in numerous vinyl reissues favored by collectors.
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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.
Kanye West's name means 'The Only One' in Swahili, reflecting his distinctive presence in hip-hop.— Artist Background
In 2024, 'Vultures 1' was issued as a limited edition LP with unofficial status and stereo sound. Pressings include rare white-label test pressings worldwide with prices ranging widely.
The 2022 deluxe LP edition of 'Donda' came out with catalog number B0034448-01 in the USA & Europe, widely available with consistent pricing around €24.35.
'Jesus Is King' was released in 2020 with different pressings in Europe and the US on Def Jam Recordings, with prices fluctuating between €12.18 and €28.41 dependent on edition and country.
In 2004, Kanye West released 'The College Dropout', marking the start of his solo career after years producing for Roc-A-Fella artists like Jay-Z.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Key vinyl albums include 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy', 'Donda', and '808s & Heartbreak', prized for their production and influence.
'Vultures 1' LP issued in 2024 is a limited edition unofficial release with rare test pressings and white-label versions available worldwide.
Prices vary by edition and pressing, from about €12 for some 'Jesus Is King' pressings to over €170 for rare 'Vultures 1' editions.
Kanye West was born in Atlanta in 1977 but raised in Chicago, which shaped his early hip-hop style and production career.
Most Kanye West vinyl albums are released as 12-inch LPs, often in stereo, with some limited editions and deluxe box sets included.
Yes, official vinyls like 'Donda' and 'Jesus Is King' are available in France and Europe on labels such as Universal Music and Def Jam.
Yes, vinyl editions including deluxe and unofficial releases are distributed worldwide, ensuring broad access to his music.
'Donda' vinyl editions often feature 27 tracks across multiple discs, reflecting the album’s expansive scope.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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