#1 · 2024
A 2024 mono club edition vinyl from Verve Records featuring classic tracks like 'Hello, Dolly!' and 'What A Wonderful World.'
13 tracksMonoVerve RecordsClub Edition
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong (1901–1971) was a pioneering American jazz trumpeter and vocalist from New Orleans. He helped elevate jazz into a popular cultural phenomenon with groundbreaking trumpet solos and charismatic singing.
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About
Louis Armstrong, From New Orleans roots to global jazz ambassador.
Over 48 vinyl releases, including rare mono pressings from Verve and Dot Time Records.
Born in New Orleans in 1901, Louis Armstrong began his musical journey in local brass bands and foster homes. From early cornet lessons to Chicago's flourishing jazz scene, he quickly became a key figure, recording with the Hot Five and Hot Seven in the 1920s. These sessions redefined jazz soloing with inventive phrasing and rhythms.
Throughout his career spanning over five decades, Armstrong recorded prolifically, collaborated with greats like Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, and appeared in numerous films. His later years saw a shift to Dixieland style with a smaller group while continuing extensive tours, documenting a vast catalog available on vinyl across multiple labels such as Verve and Dot Time Records.
Discography
Louis Armstrong — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Verve Records · 2024Louis In London
Studio
Dot Time Records · 2019Live In Europe
Live
Dot Time Records · 2017The Standard Oil Sessions
Studio
Decca · 2017Satchmo 1950
Studio
G.H.B. · 2017Jazz Is Back In Grand Rapids
Studio
Dot Time Records · 2017The Nightclubs
Studio
Essential Jazz Classics · 2014At The Crescendo - Complete Edition
Studio
Monterey Jazz Festival Records · 2007Live At The 1958 Monterey Jazz Festival
Live
Milan · 2002Mr. President
Studio
Gitanes Jazz Productions · 2000The Best Live Concert Vol.2
Studio
Verve Records · 2000The Best Live Concert Volume 1
Studio
Roulette Jazz · 2000The Making Of The Great Summit
Studio
Cosmopolitan · 1999A Portrait Volume 1
Studio
Jazzz Records · 1975In Concert 1956
Live
Studio album
Live / EP
Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Louis Armstrong's career.
01
What a Wonderful World
Louis In London · 2024
02
La Vie En Rose - Single Version
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03
La vie en rose
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04
Dream a Little Dream of Me
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05
Hello, Dolly!
Louis In London · 2024
06
Mack the Knife
Jazz Is Back In Grand Rapids · 2017
07
Cool Yule
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08
A Kiss to Build a Dream On
The Nightclubs · 2017
The essentials
The 3 Louis Armstrong albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 2022
Limited edition mono LP released in 2022 capturing Armstrong’s dixieland and vocal jazz styles with 16 tracks.
16 tracksLimited EditionNumberedMono
#3 · 2017
2017 limited edition LP showcasing Armstrong’s jazz legacy with 15 tracks including standards like 'Sleepy Time Down South.'
15 tracksLimited EditionG.H.B. label2017 release
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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.
Louis In London
Market position
i
Min price 21 €Max price 34 €
Average price
23,35 €
Only 25 copies for sale on Discogs
38 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Nightclubs
Market position
i
Min price 32 €Max price 32 €
Average price
32,37 €
Only 6 copies for sale on Discogs
9 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Jazz Is Back In Grand Rapids
Market position
i
Min price 17 €Max price 23 €
Average price
19,04 €
Only 18 copies for sale on Discogs
29 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Standard Oil Sessions
Market position
i
Min price 22 €Max price 22 €
Average price
21,73 €
Only 11 copies for sale on Discogs
12 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Louis Armstrong
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"Pops was a Tom, but a Tom with heart," noted Billie Holiday about Armstrong's complex public persona.— Billie Holiday
01Biography
New Orleans Beginnings and Early Challenges
Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans in 1901, raised in poverty, and spent time in a home for abandoned children where he first learned to play the cornet.
02Recording Milestone
Hot Five and Hot Seven Sessions
In the mid-1920s, Armstrong's recordings with Hot Five and Hot Seven redefined jazz improvisation through complex, melodic trumpet solos and introduced creative scat singing.
03Collaboration
Partnership with Ella Fitzgerald
Armstrong recorded three albums with Ella Fitzgerald including 'Ella and Louis' and 'Ella and Louis Again,' notable for blending vocal jazz with instrumental excellence.
04Touring and Later Years
The 'Pom Pom Boys' and International Tours
In the 1950s, Armstrong formed a smaller group called ‘the Pom Pom Boys’ focusing on Dixieland jazz and continued extensive embassador tours globally.
05Vinyl Release
2024 Verve Club Edition Mono Pressing
The 'Louis In London' LP from 2024 is a club edition mono pressing on Verve Records, sought after for its original sound quality and classic repertoire.
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FAQ
FAQ: Louis Armstrong on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What are notable Louis Armstrong vinyl pressings available today?
Key vinyl pressings include the 2024 'Louis In London' mono club edition on Verve, and limited editions like 'The Nightclubs' (2022) and 'Jazz Is Back In Grand Rapids' (2017).
Which Louis Armstrong albums feature collaborations with Ella Fitzgerald?
Armstrong recorded three albums with Ella Fitzgerald: 'Ella and Louis,' 'Ella and Louis Again,' and 'Porgy and Bess,' blending vocal jazz with instrumental mastery.
Where was Louis Armstrong born and how did his upbringing influence his music?
Born in New Orleans in 1901, Armstrong's early life in a tough neighborhood and time at a home for abandoned children influenced his trumpet playing and jazz style.
What styles of jazz did Louis Armstrong contribute to?
Armstrong was pivotal in Dixieland, swing, traditional pop, and vocal jazz, reshaping jazz soloing and popular singing techniques.
Are there original mono vinyl pressings of Louis Armstrong's work available?
Yes, original mono pressings like 'Louis In London' (2024) and 'The Nightclubs' (2022) remain sought-after by collectors.
How has Louis Armstrong influenced American music history?
Armstrong transformed jazz from a regional style to a worldwide phenomenon, pioneering solo improvisation and scat singing.
Where can I find Louis Armstrong vinyl releases in France?
French vinyl enthusiasts can find Armstrong's compilations and studio albums through specialty jazz record stores and online platforms offering French distribution.
What are some famous Louis Armstrong songs often found on vinyl?
Frequently found songs include 'What a Wonderful World,' 'Hello, Dolly!,' 'Mack the Knife,' and 'A Kiss to Build a Dream On.'
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Last updated: 04/07/2026