Artist page · 04/07/2026
About
Over a dozen LPs blending blues, folk, and country — original 1980 pressing of Happy Woman Blues prized.
Emerging from Louisiana in the early 1970s, Lucinda Williams has built a catalog marked by its mixture of alternative country, blues, and folk influences. Her vocal style carries a raw, gravelly texture which complements both original compositions and traditional songs. Across 13 vinyl releases, including tribute albums and recent works, her recordings span from the 1980 debut album "Happy Woman Blues" to the 2026 anticipated "World's Gone Wrong" on formats mostly of LPs and some limited editions.
For vinyl collectors, original US pressings such as the 1980 "Happy Woman Blues" on Folkways Records remain highly sought after, alongside newer titles on Highway 20 Records and Lost Highway labels.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Highway 20 Records · 2026
Highway 20 Records · 2024
Highway 20 Records · 2023
Highway 20 Records · 2021
Highway 20 Records · 2021
Highway 20 Records · 2021
Highway 20 Records · 2020
Highway 20 Records · 2020
Highway 20 Records · 2020
Blue Note · 2018
Highway 20 Records · 2017
Highway 20 Records · 2016
Thirty Tigers · 2014
Lost Highway · 2011
Lost Highway · 2008
Lost Highway · 2007
Lost Highway · 2007
Lost Highway · 2005
Lost Highway · 2003
Lost Highway · 2001
Telarc Blues · 1998
Mercury · 1998
Chameleon Records · 1992
Rough Trade · 1988
Folkways Records · 1980Playlist
The tracks that sum up Lucinda Williams's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Lucinda Williams' debut album, a direct mix of folk and country. The original Folkways Records pressing is a collector's favorite with high demand compared to available copies.
A 2020 release blending rock, blues, and alternative country, notable for its 12 tracks and multiple editions including limited versions.
A recent 2023 LP blending rock and blues, released worldwide on Highway 20 Records, available in multiple pressings with varying marketplace prices.
Go further
Artists who share part of Lucinda Williams's musical DNA.
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.
The “Why this rarity” column comes from our upstream sourcing work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"Her rough voice is as much for original compositions as for traditional songs."— Lucinda Williams
The 1980 original pressing of Lucinda Williams' debut album, Happy Woman Blues, on Folkways Records (catalog FTS 31067) has a high want-to-have ratio: 306 desires for 131 copies in circulation.
Released in 2020, Good Souls Better Angels offers 12 tracks combining blues rock and alternative country, featuring songs like 'You Can't Rule Me' and 'Good Souls'.
The 2023 Stories From A Rock N Roll Heart LP spans 10 tracks blending rock and blues, with worldwide availability and multiple pressings on Highway 20 Records.
The 2026 LP World's Gone Wrong on Highway 20 Records has a median vinyl price around 20.60€, with lowest prices starting at approximately 19.14€ and some reaching 39.15€.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Lucinda Williams is an American singer-songwriter born in Lake Charles, Louisiana in 1953, known for blending blues, folk, and country music styles.
Her music spans alternative country, Americana, blues, folk, and rock influences, often associated with a rough vocal delivery.
Key vinyls include the 1980 original pressing of Happy Woman Blues, the 2020 LP Good Souls Better Angels, and the 2023 Stories From A Rock N Roll Heart.
The original 1980 Folkways Records LP pressing of Happy Woman Blues is highly sought with more wants than available copies, marking it as a collector's item.
Yes, albums like Good Souls Better Angels (2020) and Stories From A Rock N Roll Heart (2023) have regional pressings available in the USA and Europe.
Her Lu's Jukebox series includes tribute albums such as Volume 3 (Bob Dylan songs) and Volume 6 (Rolling Stones covers), released on vinyl.
Her LP albums usually range from 10 to 12 tracks, combining original songs and covers depending on the album's concept.
Collectors value her authentic songwriting, varied blend of American roots genres, and influential albums available in multiple pressings with distinctive cover art.
Transparency
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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