Artist page · 07/07/2026
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Four solo vinyl albums with distinctive rock roots—original pressings range from €6.70 to €60.78.
Keith Richards emerged from the vibrant 1960s British rock scene. Co-founder of the Rolling Stones, Richards’ guitar work popularized intertwined dual guitar parts without strict distinctions between rhythm and lead. His solo career includes four albums on vinyl, showcasing rock influenced by blues and roots traditions. Notable is his use of open G tuning on five-string Fender Telecasters, underpinning many classic riffs. Richards’ exploration of solo music spans decades, featuring live recordings and studio albums produced on labels like Virgin and BMG Rights Management.
Vinyl collectors will find rich variations across pressings mainly from Europe, Canada, Argentina, and the US, with press prices reflecting rarity and condition.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Mindless Records · 2015
in-akustik · 2013
Virgin · 1992
Virgin · 1988Playlist
The tracks that sum up Keith Richards's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Keith Richards' debut solo album delivering classic rock with 11 tracks, recorded with Virgin Records and pressed notably in Argentina and Canada.
Second solo album featuring 10 tracks blending rock, blues, and funk; original European pressings are sought after with prices from €6.70 up.
Live recording from 1988 released recently, capturing Richards' stage energy and signature guitar work, issued by BMG Rights Management.
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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.
"The thing about Keith is he can play on any guitar. He doesn't care."— Alan Clayton, guitar tech
Keith Richards recorded his debut solo album Talk Is Cheap in 1988, produced under Virgin Records, showcasing his raw rock style distinct from but complementary to the Rolling Stones.
The live album 'Live at the Hollywood Palladium' captures Keith Richards' concert from December 15, 1988, highlighting his dynamic guitar performance.
Keith Richards is known for popularizing the open G tuning on his Fender Telecaster, a five-string setup that gave many iconic Rolling Stones riffs their distinctive sound.
Original 1992 European pressings of Main Offender on Virgin America label can range from €6.70 for common copies up to nearly €30 for rarer editions.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Keith Richards is the founding guitarist of the Rolling Stones, born in Dartford, England in 1943, known for his distinctive rock and blues style.
He popularized open G tuning on a five-string Fender Telecaster, creating intertwined guitar parts without strict lead or rhythm roles.
His key solo vinyl albums include Talk Is Cheap (1988), Main Offender (1992), and Live at the Hollywood Palladium (2024).
Original vinyl pressings of Talk Is Cheap were released notably in Argentina and Canada, with some variations in cover and price.
His solo work offers a different channel for his songwriting and guitar playing, distinct but influenced by his work with the Rolling Stones.
Yes, vinyl editions of Keith Richards' solo albums are available in France, often imported from European or North American pressings.
Prices range broadly, from around €6.70 for common copies of Main Offender to over €60 for rare editions of Talk Is Cheap.
Labels include Virgin Records, Virgin America, BMG Rights Management, and Mindless Records for different vinyl releases.
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