#1 · 1980
A double LP featuring modal and spiritual jazz elements with ten tracks including "Greeting To Idris" and "You've Got To Have Freedom."
10 tracksStereoModal jazzDouble LP
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Pharoah Sanders
Pharoah Sanders (born October 13, 1940, in Little Rock, Arkansas) was a seminal American jazz saxophonist known for his work in free jazz and spiritual jazz movements, primarily active from the 1960s through the 2000s.
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About
Pharoah Sanders, Free jazz saxophone pioneer from Arkansas to New York City.
Over 20 albums spanning free jazz and soul jazz; prized originals reach high collector value.
Pharoah Sanders emerged from Little Rock and made his mark in the vibrant New York jazz scene starting in the early 1960s. Initially gaining recognition in Oakland, California, Sanders moved to New York in 1962 where he earned his distinctive moniker. He became closely associated with pioneering avant-garde and free jazz artists, notably collaborating from 1965 onwards with John Coltrane during a key period of jazz evolution. His style fused spiritual and modal influences with intense saxophone improvisations, often incorporating African rhythms and religious themes, reflecting his deep interest in Islam and ethno-jazz.
Sanders' catalog spans several decades with numerous influential albums, some released on the Impulse!
Discography
Pharoah Sanders — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Luaka Bop · 2021Promises
Studio
Transversales Disques · 2020Live In Paris (1975) (Lost ORTF Recordings)
Live
Bright Moments Records · 2008Ooh Live!
Studio
Justin Time · 2004Gwotet
Studio
Evolver · 2003With A Heartbeat
Studio
Meta Records · 2000Spirits
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Bubble Core Records · 2000Now Is The Time (Live At The Knitting Factory)
Live
Delmark Records · 2000Africa N'da Blues
Studio
Verve Records · 1996Message From Home
Studio
Venus Records · 1994Ballads With Love
Studio
Axiom · 1994The Trance Of Seven Colors
Studio
Venus Records · 1993Crescent With Love
Studio
Alfa Jazz · 1991Welcome To Love
Studio
Timeless · 1990Moon Child
Studio
Impulse! · 1988A Tribute To John Coltrane / Blues For Coltrane
Studio
Theresa Records · 1987A Prayer Before Dawn
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Doctor Jazz · 1987Oh Lord, Let Me Do No Wrong
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Timeless · 1987Africa
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Theresa Records · 1985Shukuru
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Theresa Records · 1983Heart Is A Melody
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Theresa Records · 1981Rejoice
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Arista Novus · 1981Beyond A Dream
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Theresa Records · 1980Kabsha
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Theresa Records · 1980Journey To The One
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Arista · 1978Love Will Find A Way
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India Navigation · 1977Pharoah
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ABC Impulse! · 1974Love In Us All
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Impulse! · 1974Elevation
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Strata-East · 1973Izipho Zam (My Gifts)
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Impulse! · 1973Wisdom Through Music
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Impulse! · 1973Village Of The Pharoahs
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Impulse! · 1972Live At The East
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Impulse! · 1972Black Unity
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Impulse! · 1971Thembi
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Impulse! · 1971Journey In Satchidananda
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Impulse! · 1970Ptah, The El Daoud
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Impulse! · 1970Summun Bukmun Umyun - Deaf Dumb Blind
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Impulse! · 1970Jewels Of Thought
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Impulse! · 1969Karma
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Impulse! · 1967Tauhid
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Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Pharoah Sanders's career.
01
Astral Traveling
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02
Love Is Everywhere
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03
The Creator Has A Master Plan
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04
Colors
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05
You've Got to Have Freedom
Journey To The One · 1980
06
Thembi
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07
Love Will Find A Way
Pharoah · 1977
08
Greeting To Saud (Brother McCoy Tyner)
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The essentials
The 3 Pharoah Sanders albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 1977
Known for its soul-jazz and modal styles, this album includes notable tracks like "Harvest Time" and "Love Will Find A Way." High value among collectors.
3 tracksSoul-JazzModalLP
#3 · 1996
A fusion of soul-jazz and free jazz recorded for Verve Records, featuring six tracks like "Our Roots" and "Ocean Song."
6 tracksLPVerve RecordsFusion
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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.
Message From Home
Market position
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Min price 23 €Max price 189 €
Average price
106,25 €
Only 50 copies for sale on Discogs
788 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Welcome To Love
Market position
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Min price 23 €Max price 52 €
Average price
46,09 €
Only 19 copies for sale on Discogs
39 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Oh Lord, Let Me Do No Wrong
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Min price 12 €Max price 27 €
Average price
19,58 €
Only 16 copies for sale on Discogs
463 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Beyond A Dream
Market position
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Min price 24 €Max price 25 €
Average price
24,68 €
Only 58 copies for sale on Discogs
875 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Journey To The One
Market position
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Min price 46 €Max price 243 €
Average price
163,45 €
Only 22 copies for sale on Discogs
1 887 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Pharoah
Market position
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Min price 750 €Max price 2500 €
Average price
1625,00 €
Only 14 copies for sale on Discogs
4 042 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
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Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Pharoah Sanders
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"It was a period where the saxophone became a vehicle for spiritual and cultural expression beyond traditional jazz."— Jazz Historian
01Recording
Recording of "Message From Home"
Recorded in 1996 for Verve Records with a French original pressing catalog number 529 578-1. The pressing has a high demand with a want/have ratio of 3.2:1 and only 8 copies currently for sale.
02Album
"Welcome To Love" Reissue Pressings
Originally released in 1991, "Welcome To Love" has seen multiple reissues including limited edition vinyl reissues in 2020 by Tidal Waves Music in the US, with catalog number TWM47.
03Track
Key track "You've Got To Have Freedom"
Featured on the 1980 album "Journey To The One," this track exemplifies Sanders' modal and spiritual jazz fusion approach, lasting 8 minutes and 3 seconds.
04Album
Significance of "Pharoah" album
Released in 1977 by India Navigation, "Pharoah" blends modal and soul jazz styles, highlighting tracks like "Love Will Find A Way". Its high resale value reflects its enduring importance.
05Live Performance
Collaboration with John Coltrane
From 1965, Sanders played with John Coltrane during Coltrane's early free jazz experiments, influencing Sanders' own avant-garde saxophone work.
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FAQ
FAQ: Pharoah Sanders on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
When and where was Pharoah Sanders born?
Pharoah Sanders was born on October 13, 1940, in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States.
What genres is Pharoah Sanders known for?
He is known primarily for free jazz, spiritual jazz, and soul jazz styles.
What are some essential albums by Pharoah Sanders to collect on vinyl?
Key albums to collect include "Journey To The One," "Pharoah," and "Message From Home," spanning from 1977 to the 1990s.
Where can I find valuable original vinyl pressings of Sanders' albums?
Original pressings like the 1996 French pressing of "Message From Home" on Verve Records are highly sought after by collectors.
Are there any notable collaborations in Pharoah Sanders' career?
He notably collaborated with John Coltrane starting in 1965 during Coltrane's free jazz experimentation phase.
What formats are Sanders' albums available in on vinyl?
His albums are available on formats including LP, double LP, and special edition audiophile pressings on 180g vinyl.
Does Pharoah Sanders have vinyl releases in France?
Yes, original French pressings such as the 1996 "Message From Home" LP exist and are priced at a premium.
Is Pharoah Sanders known in the French jazz vinyl community?
Pharoah Sanders is recognized and collected by French jazz vinyl enthusiasts, with certain live and studio albums released or reissued in France.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 05/07/2026