Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Eight vinyl albums, including 180g audiophile pressings; rare Canadian 1971 Columbia and recent Analogue Productions LPs.
Henry St. Claire Fredericks adopted the stage name Taj Mahal and forged a career spanning blues, folk, and world genres. His catalog includes eight vinyl titles from recent audiophile releases to classic 1970s Columbia albums. Taj Mahal's work reflects acoustic, electric, and country blues elements, often enriched with global influences from collaborations in Georgia, Mali, and beyond. Noteworthy releases on vinyl feature imports from Columbia and Music On Vinyl labels, some with colorful 180g audiophile editions.
Priced between modest rare finds and premium audiophile pressings, his vinyl editions cover diverse blues styles, with notable releases like 'Happy Just To Be Like I Am' (1971) and 'Labor of Love' (2016).
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Analogue Productions · 2016
SKM · 2015
Masterworks · 2014
Heads Up International · 2008
Respect Record · 2005
Sony BMG Music Entertainment · 2005
Tradition & Moderne · 2001
Hannibal Records · 2000
Hannibal Records · 1999
Telarc Blues · 1998
Tradition & Moderne · 1997
Private Music · 1997
Verve Records · 1997
Private Music · 1996
Water Lily Acoustics · 1995
Private Music · 1993
Columbia · 1993
Rabbit Ears Productions · 1993
Music For Little People · 1992
Gramavision · 1991
Private Music · 1991
Windham Hill Records · 1990
Essential! Records · 1990
Gramavision · 1986
Crystal Clear Records · 1979
Cat Music · 1979
Warner Bros. Records · 1978
Warner Bros. Records · 1977
Columbia · 1976
Columbia · 1975
Columbia · 1974
Columbia · 1973
Columbia · 1972
Columbia Masterworks · 1972
Columbia · 1971
Columbia · 1971
Columbia · 1969
Columbia · 1968
Columbia · 1968
Music For Little People · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Taj Mahal's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A pivotal 1971 country and electric blues album with 8 tracks including the title track and 'Stealin’', widely available on original Canadian Columbia pressings.
Recent 2016 release on Analogue Productions featuring 13 tracks of blues, with limited test pressing and stereo editions available on vinyl.
2008 limited edition blues rock LP with 14 tracks featuring songs like 'Scratch My Back' and 'Zanzibar', an example of Taj Mahal’s explorations into blues rock.
Go further
Artists who share part of Taj Mahal'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.
Taj Mahal’s music bridges traditional blues with global influences, expanding the genre’s boundaries.— Blues Music Observers
During a session in Athens, Georgia, Taj Mahal met Malian musicians including Toumani Diabaté. This collaboration gave rise to the album Kulanjan, blending blues with West African music traditions.
The Canadian original pressing of 'Happy Just To Be Like I Am' released by Columbia in 1971 is a notable collector's item, mono and stereo versions exist with catalog number C 30767.
The album Labor of Love was issued in 2016 on vinyl by Analogue Productions as a limited edition, with test pressing and standard stereo formats, catalog number APB 113.
Taj Mahal’s self-titled 1968 Columbia LP and the following year’s 'The Natch'l Blues' are critical early works, both originally issued on vinyl in stereo format marking his roots in traditional blues.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Taj Mahal was born in Harlem, New York, United States, on May 17, 1942.
His music includes blues, acoustic blues, electric blues, country blues, folk, and world music influences.
Most of his vinyl albums are LPs in stereo format, with some limited edition 180g audiophile pressings and colored vinyl editions available.
While many editions come from the US, Canada, and Europe, some limited editions like 'Maestro' are available in France and Europe through international labels.
The 1999 album Kulanjan was created through collaborations with Malian musicians, blending blues with West African styles.
The 1971 Canadian Columbia pressing of 'Happy Just To Be Like I Am' is sought after by vinyl collectors due to its original status and sound quality.
Studio albums focus on polished blues and folk sounds, while live recordings capture energetic performances with extended jams and audience interaction.
French stores often stock European or US pressings, including recent audiophile reissues and classic titles, with prices reflecting rarity and pressing quality.
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