A modern electric blues album with 12 tracks showcasing Walter Trout's guitar and songwriting skills, available in original and limited edition pressings.
Artist page · 06/07/2026
Walter Trout
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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.
Provogue · 2025
Provogue · 2024
Provogue · 2022
Provogue · 2020
Provogue · 2019
Provogue · 2017
Provogue · 2016
Provogue · 2015
Provogue · 2014
Provogue · 2012
Provogue · 2010
Provogue · 2008
Ruf Records · 2006
Ruf Records · 1998Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Walter Trout's career.


The essentials
The 3 Walter Trout albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A blues rock album with 15 tracks featuring intricate compositions and arrangements, available across multiple pressings.
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.
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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.
Notable pressings & editions
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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
"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 €.
"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 €.
"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.
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.
Records by Walter Trout
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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
- 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.


