#1 · 1962
A landmark fusion of big band jazz and bossa nova styles featuring the classic track 'Soul Bossa Nova.'
10 tracksStereoMercury labelBossa Nova style
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones, born in Chicago in 1933, became a defining figure in jazz, soul, and funk from the 1950s onward. With a background in trumpet and arranging, his prolific output spans big bands, film scores, and production work.
12Albums on Vinyles.com
3196Discogs releases
944kLast.fm listeners
About
Quincy Jones, Pioneering jazz and soul blends from Chicago to global stages.
14 vinyl LPs across jazz, soul, funk, and world fusion — classic pressings tracked live.
Jones spent formative years in Seattle before attending Berklee College of Music briefly, then joined Lionel Hampton’s band as trombonist and arranger. Early recordings from the late 1950s reveal his mastery of big band jazz. After relocating to Paris in 1957, he studied under Nadia Boulanger and worked as an arranger for French artists. Returning to the US, he became a leading arranger and musical director at Mercury Records, collaborating with iconic vocalists and evolving into film scoring and television music composition by the mid-1960s.
His vinyl releases include sessions blending bossa nova rhythms with large jazz orchestras, funk-laced soul albums from the 1970s, and enduring soundtracks.
Discography
Quincy Jones — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
CBS Masterworks · 1985Blanchard: New Earth Sonata / Telemann: Suite In A Minor (Overture/Air A L'Italien/Rejouissance)
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Qwest Records · 1984L.A. Is My Lady
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A&M Records · 1981Live At Budokan
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A&M Records · 1981The Dude
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A&M Records · 1978Sounds...And Stuff Like That!!
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A&M Records · 1977Roots (The Saga Of An American Family)
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A&M Records · 1976I Heard That!!
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A&M Records · 1975Mellow Madness
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A&M Records · 1974Body Heat
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A&M Records · 1973You've Got It Bad Girl
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Prophesy Records · 1972The Hot Rock (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack And More)
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Reprise Records · 1972$ (Music From The Original Motion Picture Sound Track)
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A&M Records · 1971Smackwater Jack
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United Artists Records · 1970They Call Me Mister Tibbs (Original Motion Picture Score)
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A&M Records · 1970John And Mary (Original Motion Picture Score)
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Symbolic · 1970Music From "The Adventurers"
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A&M Records · 1970Gula Matari
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Bell Records · 1969Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
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Paramount Records · 1969The Italian Job (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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UNI Records · 1969The Lost Man (The Original Soundtrack Album)
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A&M Records · 1969Walking In Space
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RCA Victor · 1969Mackenna's Gold
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ABC Records · 1968For Love Of Ivy (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Liberty · 1967Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Enter Laughing
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Colgems · 1967In Cold Blood
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Verve Records · 1967(The Original Sound Track Album Of) The Deadly Affair
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Reprise Records · 1966Sinatra At The Sands
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Mainstream Records · 1966Walk, Don't Run - Original Sound Track Recording
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Mercury · 1965The Pawnbroker (Explosive Motion Picture Score)
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Mercury · 1964Golden Boy
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Mercury · 1964Quincy Jones Explores The Music Of Henry Mancini
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Mercury · 1963Plays Hip Hits
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Mercury · 1962At Basin Street East
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Mercury · 1962Big Band Bossa Nova
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Mercury · 1961At Newport '61
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Mercury · 1959The Great Wide World Of Quincy Jones
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Mercury · 1959The Birth Of A Band
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Metronome · 1958Quincy's Home Again
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ABC-Paramount · 1957This Is How I Feel About Jazz
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ABC-Paramount · 1957Go West, Man!
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Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Quincy Jones's career.
01
Soul Bossa Nova
Big Band Bossa Nova · 1962
02
Summer in the City
You've Got It Bad Girl · 1973
03
Ai No Corrida
The Dude · 1981
04
One Hundred Ways
The Dude · 1981
05
Just Once
The Dude · 1981
06
Desafinado
Big Band Bossa Nova · 1962
07
Blues in the Night
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08
Razzamatazz
The Dude · 1981
The essentials
The 3 Quincy Jones albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 1981
Includes funk and soul elements with hits like 'Ai No Corrida' and 'Just Once,' featuring multiple worldwide pressings.
9 tracksStereoA&M RecordsDisco/Soul/Funk genres
#3 · 1974
A jazz-funk classic with tracks like 'Soul Saga' and 'Everything Must Change,' widely reissued in various countries.
9 tracksStereoJazz-Funk styleA&M Records
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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.
The Dude
Market position
i
Min price 0 €Max price 15 €
Average price
5,82 €
Only 146 copies for sale on Discogs
740 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Body Heat
Market position
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Min price 2 €Max price 35 €
Average price
16,52 €
Only 127 copies for sale on Discogs
773 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
You've Got It Bad Girl
Market position
i
Min price 17 €Max price 22 €
Average price
19,57 €
Only 3 copies for sale on Discogs
983 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Smackwater Jack
Market position
i
Min price 6 €Max price 10 €
Average price
8,10 €
Only 20 copies for sale on Discogs
654 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Walking In Space
Market position
i
Min price 8 €Max price 13 €
Average price
12,00 €
Only 38 copies for sale on Discogs
841 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Big Band Bossa Nova
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Min price 2 €Max price 22 €
Average price
5,80 €
Only 11 copies for sale on Discogs
967 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Quincy Jones
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
I was lucky to have been at the right place at the right time with some incredible artists and opportunities.— Quincy Jones
01Early Career
Joining Lionel Hampton's Band as Trombonist
Quincy Jones joined Lionel Hampton's big band at 18, earning $17 per night and staying 4 years, touring Europe and honing his arranging skills.
02Paris Period
Work with Nadia Boulanger and Eddie Barclay Label
From 1957, Quincy studied with Nadia Boulanger in Paris while arranging for French artists and directing a big band of 18 musicians from a musical troupe.
03Film Scoring
First Film Score for 'The Pawnbroker'
In 1964, Quincy Jones composed his first film score for 'The Pawnbroker' directed by Sidney Lumet, marking a shift towards soundtrack work alongside arranging.
04Michael Jackson Collaboration
Producing 'Off the Wall' and 'Thriller'
Jones produced Michael Jackson's 'Off the Wall' in 1979 and 'Thriller' in 1982, the latter selling 55 million copies worldwide.
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FAQ
FAQ: Quincy Jones on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What genres does Quincy Jones's vinyl catalog cover?
His vinyl releases span jazz, funk, soul, bossa nova, big band, and film soundtracks, reflecting a broad musical versatility.
Which Quincy Jones vinyl album features the track 'Soul Bossa Nova'?
The track 'Soul Bossa Nova' is on the 1962 album 'Big Band Bossa Nova,' a key record in his early big band jazz phase.
Are there colored or audiophile pressings of Quincy Jones's albums?
Yes, for example, 'Big Band Bossa Nova' has a 180g audiophile vinyl and a yellow vinyl, catering to collectors and audiophiles.
Where was Quincy Jones born, and where did he spend his youth?
Born in Chicago, he spent part of his youth in Seattle, where he developed his early music skills and connections.
Which Quincy Jones album includes the hit song 'Ai No Corrida'?
'Ai No Corrida' is featured on 'The Dude' from 1981, an album blending disco, soul, and funk styles.
Does Quincy Jones have notable soundtracks on vinyl?
Yes, he composed soundtracks such as for 'The Pawnbroker' and TV themes like 'Ironside' and 'Sanford and Son,' available on vinyl.
What vinyl pressing countries are known for 'Body Heat'?
Pressings of 'Body Heat' exist from Japan, Uruguay, and other locations, showing a wide international release footprint.
Is Quincy Jones associated with any major labels on vinyl?
Yes, his albums were released on labels including Mercury, A&M Records, and Universal Music, among others.
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Sources & method
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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: 04/07/2026