Artist page · 04/07/2026
About
Iconic albums like Inspiration Information and Freedom Flight offer rare audiophile 180g vinyl pressings tracked in real-time.
Son of Johnny Otis, Shuggie introduced a multi-instrumentalist approach to rhythm and blues in the late 1960s and early 1970s. His career includes notable albums such as Here Comes Shuggie Otis (1970), Freedom Flight (1971), and Inspiration Information (1974). Known for rich layered arrangements, these records have appeared on labels like Epic and have been reissued in audiophile editions on 180g vinyl.
Shuggie Otis's work encompasses blues, funk, and psychedelic styles, and his vinyl releases today include original US and international pressings. Real-time price tracking shows wide variance, with some original pressings exceeding €80. His influence extends within soul and psych-funk collections among vinyl enthusiasts and collectors worldwide.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Cleopatra · 2018
Cleopatra · 2014
Epic · 2013
Alligator Records · 1981
Epic · 1974
Epic · 1971
Epic · 1970
Columbia · 1969
Kent · 1968Playlist
The tracks that sum up Shuggie Otis's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A funk, blues rock, and psychedelic album known for layered instrumentation and complex arrangements across 9 tracks, including the title track 'Inspiration / Information'.
Soul and funk blend across 7 tracks including 'Strawberry Letter 23' and 'Freedom Flight'; multiple pressings including high-value original US and Canadian releases.
Early album blending rock, funk, soul, and blues with 10 tracks; Japanese and US pressings tracked, showing price variation spanning €13 to €30.
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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.
Shuggie Otis demonstrated a multi-instrumentalist approach to soul and funk long before it was widespread.— Music industry commentary
The 1974 US original pressing of Inspiration Information on Epic (catno KE 33059) commands prices up to €86.99 with only 7 copies listed for sale, showcasing scarcity and collector interest.
The track 'Strawberry Letter 23' from the 1971 album Freedom Flight is among Shuggie Otis's most streamed songs, with over 1.4 million playcounts, highlighting its lasting appeal.
The 1970 Japanese CBS/Sony pressing of Here Comes Shuggie Otis (SONP 50235) is sought after and priced around €13.05 to €30.25, illustrating the global footprint of his early work on vinyl.
Original and reissue pressings of Freedom Flight show extreme price variation, from about €40 to nearly €174, depending on pressing country and condition, reflecting collector demand.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Key albums include Here Comes Shuggie Otis (1970), Freedom Flight (1971), and Inspiration Information (1974), all available in multiple pressings and audiophile editions.
The original US pressing of Inspiration Information from 1974 is considered rare, with few copies available and higher market prices.
Shuggie Otis was born and developed his early career in Los Angeles, United States, contributing to the West Coast soul and funk scene.
Yes, some albums like Introducing have been issued as colored audiophile vinyl, including a notable red 180g edition.
His music covers soul, funk, blues, psychedelic soul, and rock, incorporating multi-instrumental performances.
Prices vary widely depending on pressing and condition, with original pressings like Inspiration Information exceeding €80, while others may be found around €15 to €40.
While less common than US or Japanese pressings, some audiophile reissues and import editions circulate in French shops and online marketplaces.
'Strawberry Letter 23' and 'Inspiration Information' top streams, illustrating ongoing interest alongside vinyl collectors' demand.
Transparency
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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