Artist page · 07/07/2026
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Two key vinyls on Music On Vinyl; raring interest for 2015 and 2022 pressings of Piazzolla album.
Yo-Yo Ma's discography spans classical repertoire and diverse global musical styles, from jazz to tango. His career crosses continents, starting with early performances in Paris and moving to collaborations with major orchestras including the Orchestre national de France and the Orchestre de Paris. Notable projects include film scores with composer John Williams and leadership roles with multinational orchestras.
On vinyl, only two albums are listed through the Music On Vinyl label: "Songs From The Arc Of Life" (2024) and "Plays Ennio Morricone" (2025). Collectors also seek reissues like the "Soul Of The Tango (The Music Of Astor Piazzolla)" on LP, released in Europe in 2015 and reissued as a limited numbered edition in 2022.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Sony Classical · 1997
TELDEC · 1997
Sony Classical · 1997
Sony Classical · 1997
Sony Classical · 1997
Sony Classical · 1997
Sony Classical · 1996
Sony Classical · 1996
Sony Classical · 1996
Sony Classical · 1996
Sony Classical · 1996
Sony Classical · 1994
Sony Classical · 1994
Sony Classical · 1994
Sony Classical · 1993
Sony Classical · 1992
Sony Classical · 1992
Sony Classical · 1992
Sony Masterworks · 1992
Rabbit Ears Productions · 1991
BMG Classics · 1991
CBS Masterworks · 1989
CBS · 1989
CBS Masterworks · 1989
CBS Masterworks · 1989
CBS Masterworks · 1988
CBS Masterworks · 1986
CBS Masterworks · 1985
CBS Masterworks · 1985
CBS · 1985
RCA Red Seal · 1985
CBS Masterworks · 1985
CBS Masterworks · 1985
CBS · 1984
CBS Masterworks · 1983
CBS Masterworks · 1983
CBS Masterworks · 1982
Lyrita · 1979
Sony Classical · 
CBS Masterworks · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Yo-Yo Ma's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This vinyl captures Yo-Yo Ma's interpretations of Astor Piazzolla's tango compositions, issued by Music On Vinyl with notable reissues and collector interest.
Contemporary classical album released on vinyl by Music On Vinyl, showcasing Yo-Yo Ma's ongoing contributions to the genre in 2024.
Anticipated release featuring Yo-Yo Ma's interpretations of Ennio Morricone's compositions, set for vinyl issuance by Music On Vinyl in 2025.
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Artists who share part of Yo-Yo Ma'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.
Yo-Yo Ma has shown openness to diverse musical forms, from jazz to the traditional music of the Kalahari people.— Artist Profile
Yo-Yo Ma began his professional career under the mentorship of conductor Leonard Bernstein after studying cello at Juilliard with Leonard Rose in New York.
He performed with the Orchestre national de France and the Orchestre de Paris under conductor Myung-Whun Chung, bridging his roots and his classical career.
The LP of "Soul Of The Tango (The Music Of Astor Piazzolla)" was reissued in Europe in 2015 by Music On Vinyl, valued for its tango compositions collection.
This 2022 European reissue of the same album was limited, numbered, and stereo, its rarity reflected in the vinyl market prices around 39€.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
He was born in Paris, France, and later moved to New York, where he continued his musical education.
Key vinyls include "Soul Of The Tango (The Music Of Astor Piazzolla)" reissued in 2015 and 2022, plus recent releases "Songs From The Arc Of Life" (2024) and "Plays Ennio Morricone" (2025).
His recent vinyl releases have been issued by the Music On Vinyl label in Europe.
He has played jazz, tango, and traditional world music, integrating global influences into his repertoire.
Yes, he has collaborated on film scores, including works by composer John Williams, some of which have been released on various formats.
The 2015 European LP reissue of "Soul Of The Tango" on Music On Vinyl is a sought-after item with multiple copies available for sale.
French music stores specializing in classical vinyl and online platforms often list his recent albums from Music On Vinyl.
He works closely with conductors and orchestras, such as Myung-Whun Chung in France, blending solo cello artistry with orchestral performance.
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