Artist page · 06/07/2026

Walter Trout

Ocean CityBorn in 1951Jazz/Blues12 vinyl albums
Walter Trout, born in 1951 in Ocean City, New Jersey, is a blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his electric blues and blues rock. Starting in the same era as Bruce Springsteen, he moved to Los Angeles to accompany artists like Percy Mayfield and John Lee Hooker.
12Albums on Vinyles.com
242Discogs releases
126kLast.fm listeners

About

Walter Trout, Decades of electric blues mastery from Ocean City to the world stage.

Over a dozen vinyl albums across jazz/blues genres—originals and colored editions sought after by collectors.

Walter Trout's catalog spans over 12 albums blending jazz and blues with rock elements. His longstanding career includes collaborations with notable blues artists and a transition to a solo path marked by intricate guitar work and soulful vocals. Trout's vinyl releases range from traditional LPs to limited edition colored pressings, reflecting active collector interest worldwide.

Collectors can find key works such as "Battle Scars," "Blues For The Modern Daze," and "Ride" in various original and reissue formats, with notable labels including Provogue and Music On Vinyl featuring prominently in his discography.

Discography

Walter Trout — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Sign Of The TimesProvogue · 2025
2025
Sign Of The Times
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
BrokenProvogue · 2024
2024
Broken
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
RideProvogue · 2022
2022
Ride
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
Ordinary MadnessProvogue · 2020
2020
Ordinary Madness
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
Survivor BluesProvogue · 2019
2019
Survivor Blues
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
We're All In This TogetherProvogue · 2017
2017
We're All In This Together
CD, Album
Studio
Alive In AmsterdamProvogue · 2016
2016
Alive In Amsterdam
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Live
Battle ScarsProvogue · 2015
2015
Battle Scars
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The Blues Came Callin'Provogue · 2014
2014
The Blues Came Callin'
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Blues For The Modern DazeProvogue · 2012
2012
Blues For The Modern Daze
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Common GroundProvogue · 2010
2010
Common Ground
CD, Album
Studio
The OutsiderProvogue · 2008
2008
The Outsider
CD, Album
Studio
Full CircleRuf Records · 2006
2006
Full Circle
CD, Album
Studio
Walter TroutRuf Records · 1998
1998
Walter Trout
CD, Album
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Walter Trout's career.

01
Pray For Rain
Pray For Rain
Blues For The Modern Daze · 2012
02
Welcome To The Human Race
·
03
All My Life
·
04
Gone Too Long
·
05
Child Of Another Day
·
06
Turn Your Eyes To Heaven
·
07
Can't Have It All
·
08
Saw My Mama Cryin
Saw My Mama Cryin
Blues For The Modern Daze · 2012

The essentials

The 3 Walter Trout albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 2015
Vinyl, LP, Album
Battle Scars

A modern electric blues album with 12 tracks showcasing Walter Trout's guitar and songwriting skills, available in original and limited edition pressings.

12 tracksProvogue labelOriginal and reissue editionsModern electric blues style
#2 · 2012
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Blues For The Modern Daze

A blues rock album with 15 tracks featuring intricate compositions and arrangements, available across multiple pressings.

15 tracksProvogue labelMultiple vinyl versionsBlues rock style
#3 · 2022
180g Double LP
Ride

A 12-track limited edition double LP blending blues rock influences with powerful guitar elements, available in original US and European pressings including colored vinyl.

12 tracksLimited editionProvogue labelUS and European pressings

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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.

Ride
Master release · LP · 2022
Market position i
20,00 €
Min price 9 €Max price 21 €
Average price 20,00 €
Only 45 copies for sale on Discogs
21 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Survivor Blues
Master release · LP · 2019
Market position i
22,10 €
Min price 12 €Max price 27 €
Average price 22,10 €
Only 24 copies for sale on Discogs
45 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Battle Scars
Master release · LP · 2015
Market position i
21,69 €
Min price 17 €Max price 26 €
Average price 21,69 €
Only 38 copies for sale on Discogs
52 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Blues For The Modern Daze
Master release · LP · 2012
Market position i
23,87 €
Min price 22 €Max price 26 €
Average price 23,87 €
Only 30 copies for sale on Discogs
61 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Common Ground
Master release · LP · 2010
Market position i
24,93 €
Min price 25 €Max price 25 €
Average price 24,93 €
Only 23 copies for sale on Discogs
14 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Sign Of The Times
Master release · LP · 2025
Market position i
17,40 €
Min price 17 €Max price 17 €
Average price 17,40 €
Only 31 copies for sale on Discogs
17 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Battle ScarsLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue
Music On Vinyl Netherlands · 2025 MOVLP3952 🔥 Standard edition
52 want · 634 have · ratio 0,1
25,99 €
RideLP, Album
Provogue Europe · 2022 PRD76771 🔥 Standard edition
21 want · 407 have · ratio 0,1
8,68 €
RideLP, Album, Limited Edition
Provogue US · 2022 PRD 7677 1-3 Original pressing
21 want · 407 have · ratio 0,1
20,85 €
Survivor BluesLP, Album
Provogue Europe · 2019 A 7575 🔥 Standard edition
45 want · 74 have · ratio 0,6
23,20 €
Survivor BluesLP, Album
Provogue USA & Europe · 2019 PRD75751 Original pressing
45 want · 74 have · ratio 0,6
12,00 €
Battle ScarsLP, Album
Provogue UK, Europe & US · 2015 PRD 7477 1 Original pressing
52 want · 634 have · ratio 0,1
17,39 €
Blues For The Modern DazeLP, Album, Stereo
Provogue Europe · 2012 PRD 7368 1 🔥 Standard edition
61 want · 500 have · ratio 0,1
21,75 €
Blues For The Modern DazeLP, Album
Provogue PRD 7368 1 Original pressing
61 want · 500 have · ratio 0,1

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Walter Trout

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

"My guitar and the blues are inseparable; they tell my story without words."
— Walter Trout
01Release

"Ride" limited edition pressing in US on Provogue label

Released in 2022, the "Ride" LP was pressed in the US as a limited edition under the Provogue label with catalog number PRD 7677 1-3. It remains highly sought after by collectors with a current lowest price at 20.85 €.

2022US
02Release

"Survivor Blues" original Provogue LP from 2019

"Survivor Blues" saw a 2019 release on the Provogue label with catalog number PRD75751, pressed for the USA & Europe market. It appears in both original and European repressings, with collector interest reflected by prices starting around 12 €.

2019USA & Europe
03Studio Album

"Battle Scars" original pressing from 2015

"Battle Scars" was released in 2015 on Provogue with catalog no PRD 7477 1 and pressed in UK, Europe & US. It includes 12 tracks of modern electric blues deeply rooted in Walter Trout's signature guitar style.

2015UK, Europe & US
04Vinyl Editions

Multiple limited edition colored vinyl pressings available

Walter Trout's releases include special colored vinyl editions such as a transparent vinyl for "Broken" in 2024 and red or blue color pressings for albums like "Ordinary Madness" (2020) and "Survivor Blues" (2022), attracting collectors seeking unique formats.

2020-2024Various

FAQ

FAQ: Walter Trout on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

What genres does Walter Trout's vinyl catalog mainly cover?

His vinyl releases primarily cover jazz and blues genres with strong influences of blues rock and electric blues.

Which Walter Trout albums are essential for vinyl collectors?

Key albums include "Battle Scars" (2015), "Blues For The Modern Daze" (2012), and "Ride" (2022), all available in vinyl format and often found in original and special editions.

Are there limited edition colored vinyls available from Walter Trout?

Yes, Walter Trout's discography features several limited edition colored vinyl pressings such as transparent, red, and blue variants released between 2020 and 2024.

Where was Walter Trout born and where did he develop his music career?

Walter Trout was born in Ocean City, New Jersey, and later moved to Los Angeles, where he worked with various blues artists and began his solo career.

Which labels commonly released Walter Trout's vinyl records?

The Provogue label is a key issuer of Walter Trout's vinyl LPs, alongside reissues by Music On Vinyl and Mascot Provogue for special editions.

How many tracks are typically on Walter Trout's vinyl albums?

His albums generally contain between 12 and 15 tracks, blending instrumental and vocal blues-rock compositions.

Is Walter Trout's vinyl record "Ride" available outside the US?

Yes, "Ride" was released as a limited edition LP pressed both in the US and Europe, including colored vinyl versions.

What to expect from the sound quality on Walter Trout's vinyl releases?

Walter Trout's vinyl releases feature high-fidelity blues rock recordings often pressed on high-quality vinyl, including 180g and limited edition formats prized by audiophiles.

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Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 06/07/2026