Artist page · 06/07/2026
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25 vinyl records across pop and R&B; key pressings span 1990 debut to 2025 release.
Mariah Carey's discography embraces pop, R&B, and holiday music, with over 25 vinyl editions available, including originals and reissues. Her career took off with the 1990 release of "Mariah Carey," which spent 11 weeks atop the US Billboard charts. She is recognized for her whistle register, reaching notes above the 7th octave, an unusual vocal range that has defined her sound. Her catalog highlights periods of commercial success and artistic evolution, notably the transformative 1997 album "Butterfly" and the 2005 comeback album "The Emancipation of Mimi." Carey has worked with prominent producers such as Jermaine Dupri and Kanye West.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Gamma. · 2025
Legacy · 2020
Columbia · 2020
Epic · 2018
Def Jam Recordings · 2014
Island Records · 2010
Island Records · 2009
Island Records · 2008
Island Records · 2005
Island Records · 2002
Virgin · 2001
Columbia · 1999
Columbia · 1997
Columbia · 1995
Columbia · 1994
Columbia · 1993
Columbia · 1991
Columbia · 1990Playlist
The tracks that sum up Mariah Carey's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
"Butterfly" marked a stylistic shift toward freedom and personal expression, featuring chart-topping singles "Honey" and "My All." It is emblematic of Carey’s vocal range and artistic evolution.
Her 2005 album saw a career resurgence with hits like "We Belong Together," spending 22 weeks in the US top 5 albums chart and earning multiple awards.
"The Rarities" compiles unreleased tracks and live performances, showcasing deeper cuts from Mariah's career including live recordings from Tokyo Dome.
Go further
Artists who share part of Mariah Carey'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.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"Butterfly" was a turning point for my artistic freedom and vocal expression.— Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey released her debut album "Mariah Carey" in 1990, which rapidly climbed to number one and stayed atop the US Billboard charts for 11 consecutive weeks, spawning four No.1 singles.
Mariah Carey’s vocal ability extends over five octaves, notably including the whistle register reaching a G#7, making her one of the few vocalists with this rare technique, demonstrated live in 1991.
The single "All I Want For Christmas Is You," released in 1994, has become a worldwide holiday staple, achieving annual chart returns and surging Spotify streams during the Christmas season.
Released in 2005, "The Emancipation Of Mimi" debuted at number one on the US charts selling 405,000 copies in its first week, later achieving 6× platinum status.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Mariah Carey’s debut album was released in 1990 and is available on vinyl in various editions.
Her vinyl releases span pop, R&B, holiday music, and international pop.
Collector interest centers on original 1990 debut pressings and limited edition albums like "Butterfly" and "The Emancipation of Mimi."
Yes, notable Christmas albums include "Merry Christmas" (1994) and "Merry Christmas II You" (2010), available on vinyl.
Mariah Carey was born in Huntington, New York, United States.
Yes, 'Here For It All' was released as a Limited Edition LP worldwide in 2025 and is available in multiple pressings.
Mariah Carey’s vocal range spans five octaves, including mastery of the whistle register reaching extremely high notes.
Yes, anniversary and reissued editions such as the 'Music Box: 30th Anniversary Expanded Edition' are available on vinyl, including in France.
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