#1 · 1973
Soundtrack album showcasing Ayers' blend of jazz-funk with cinematic grooves; 14 tracks including "Coffy Is The Color" and "Pricilla's Theme."
14 tracksStereo LPPolydor label
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Roy Ayers
Born in Los Angeles in 1940, Roy Ayers is an American vibraphonist and singer integral to jazz-funk, soul, and acid jazz genres. His career spans from the early 1960s through decades of influential releases.
20Albums on Vinyles.com
1173Discogs releases
497kLast.fm listeners
About
Roy Ayers, From LA vibraphone prodigy to jazz-funk pioneer.
Over 30 albums across funk, soul, jazz, and disco — key original pressings tracked live.
Roy Ayers began his musical journey deeply rooted in a family of musicians, mastering the vibraphone by 17 and quickly becoming a significant figure in jazz and funk. Across more than 30 studio albums and numerous compilations, he has explored styles from post-bop and soul jazz to Afrobeat and disco. His 1970 relocation to New York led to forming Roy Ayers Ubiquity, blending jazz with funk and soul into a distinctive sound across twelve albums through the 1970s.
Ayers also composed influential soundtracks, notably the 1973 "Coffy" soundtrack, and collaborated with prominent artists including Fela Kuti on the 1980 album "Music of Many Colours." Continuously active into the 21st century, he remains a key figure for collectors and audiophiles alike, with a vinyl catalog ranging from…
Discography
Roy Ayers — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Nature Sounds · 2023Good Vibes / Bad Vibes
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Jazz Is Dead · 2020Jazz Is Dead 2
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Century 67 Records · 2018Call Me Jazz From The Penthouse
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Postmodern Jazz · 2005Love Not Truth
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Rapster Records · 2004Mahogany Vibe
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Chrysalis Music · 2003Snoop
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Sanctuary · 2002Room At The Top
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Afi-cd · 2000Perfection
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Afi-cd · 1998Spoken Word
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Groovetown · 1995Nasté
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Ronnie Scott's Jazz House · 1993Good Vibrations
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Ronnie Scott's Jazz House · 1991Searchin'
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Essential! Records · 1990Fast Money
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Ichiban Records · 1989Wake Up
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Ichiban Records · 1988Drive
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Columbia · 1985You Might Be Surprised
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Columbia · 1984In The Dark
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Uno Melodic Records · 1983Lots Of Love
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Uno Melodic Records · 1983Silver Vibrations
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Polydor · 1982Feeling Good
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Polydor · 1981Africa, Center Of The World
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Polydor · 1980Love Fantasy
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Phonodisk · 1980Music Of Many Colours
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Polydor · 1980Wayne Henderson - Prime Time
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Polydor · 1979Fever
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Polydor · 1979No Stranger To Love
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Polydor · 1978You Send Me
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Elektra · 1978Starbooty
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Polydor · 1978Let's Do It
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Polydor · 1978Step In To Our Life
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Atlantic · 1976Daddy Bug & Friends
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Polydor · 1973Coffy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Polydor · 1970Ubiquity
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Atlantic · 1969Daddy Bug
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Atlantic · 1968Stoned Soul Picnic
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Atlantic · 1967Virgo Vibes
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Vault · 1966Ramblin'
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United Artists Records · 1963West Coast Vibes
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Atlantic · 1963The Jack Wilson Quartet
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Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Roy Ayers's career.
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Searching
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02
Running Away
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03
Everybody Loves The Sunshine
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04
Liquid Love
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The Memory
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06
Funk in the Hole
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07
Love Will Bring Us Back Together
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08
Mystic Voyage
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The essentials
The 3 Roy Ayers albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 1969
Soul-jazz album featuring 8 tracks; highlights Ayers' early work with intricate vibraphone melodies and jazz arrangements.
8 tracksAtlantic labelMono and stereo versions
#3 · 1980
Afrobeat and jazz-funk fusion album recorded with Fela Kuti; a late highlight of soul africaniste with danceable rhythms.
2 tracksPhonodisk labelJapanese original pressing rare
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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.
Music Of Many Colours
Market position
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Min price 12 €Max price 500 €
Average price
25,88 €
Only 48 copies for sale on Discogs
1 841 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Coffy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Market position
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Min price 87 €Max price 400 €
Average price
131,50 €
Only 13 copies for sale on Discogs
1 975 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Daddy Bug
Market position
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Min price 43 €Max price 52 €
Average price
47,83 €
Only 7 copies for sale on Discogs
652 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Stoned Soul Picnic
Market position
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Min price 17 €Max price 65 €
Average price
42,40 €
Only 10 copies for sale on Discogs
454 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Good Vibes / Bad Vibes
Market position
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Min price 14 €Max price 15 €
Average price
14,62 €
Only 26 copies for sale on Discogs
67 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Jazz Is Dead 2
Market position
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Min price 20 €Max price 87 €
Average price
42,73 €
Only 87 copies for sale on Discogs
81 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
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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
Side B: the hidden stories of Roy Ayers
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
He is the godfather of Neo-Soul, whose sound influenced acid jazz and hip hop sampling.— Roy Ayers legacy
01Studio
Early collaboration with Herbie Mann at the Lighthouse Club
In 1966, bassist Reggie Workman convinced Roy Ayers to join a jam session with flutist Herbie Mann at Hermosa Beach's Lighthouse Club. This led to a four-year period of collaboration, including work on Mann's landmark 'Memphis Underground'.
02Band
Formation of Roy Ayers Ubiquity in New York
After moving to New York in 1970, Ayers formed Roy Ayers Ubiquity, surrounding himself with musicians like Sonny Fortune, Billy Cobham, and Alphonse Mouzon. This group produced twelve albums through 1977, defining a jazz-funk sound.
03Soundtrack
1973 Coffy soundtrack for blaxploitation cinema
Ayers composed the soundtrack for the film 'Coffy', lead by Pam Grier, delivering one of the standout scores in the blaxploitation genre with tracks like 'Coffy Is The Color' and 'Pricilla's Theme'.
04Collaboration
1980 album with Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti
Roy Ayers collaborated with Fela Kuti on the 1980 album 'Music of Many Colours', featuring Afrobeat fused with jazz-funk, highlighted by a distinctive black-and-white cover evoking Nigerian borders.
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FAQ
FAQ: Roy Ayers on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What genres define Roy Ayers' music?
His music spans jazz-funk, soul, acid jazz, post-bop, and Afrobeat, blending vibraphone jazz with funk and disco elements.
Which Roy Ayers album includes the track 'Everybody Loves The Sunshine'?
The track 'Everybody Loves The Sunshine' appears on the 1976 album of the same name, a seminal funk/soul record.
Are Roy Ayers' original LP pressings rare and collectible?
Yes, Japanese original pressings and US promo editions like 'Music Of Many Colours' and 'Coffy' command premium prices among collectors.
Where can I find Roy Ayers vinyl records in France?
French online vinyl shops and record fairs often list Roy Ayers' albums; rare pressings sometimes appear with premium pricing.
How long are typical Roy Ayers vinyl albums?
Album lengths vary, with many releases ranging from around 30 to 45 minutes, suitable for LP formats.
What was the significance of Roy Ayers' move to New York in 1970?
It marked the formation of Roy Ayers Ubiquity and a shift toward a distinctive jazz-funk fusion sound during the 1970s.
Are any Roy Ayers albums essential for vinyl collectors?
Soundtracks like 'Coffy', early jazz works like 'Daddy Bug', and collaborations such as 'Music of Many Colours' are highly regarded.
Does Roy Ayers have live vinyl releases or mostly studio albums?
The vast majority of his vinyl catalog consists of studio albums, with numerous compilations also available.
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Sources & method
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: 04/07/2026