Dr. John Vinyl Records Lps For Sale
Check out these new and used Dr. John vinyl records LPs for sale. We recommend starting your Dr. John vinyl collection with the essential albums In The Right Place, Gris Gris and Dr. John’s Gumbo. Our inventory is always changing, so check back often, or browse our list of vinyl records for sale from soul r&b musicians.
Dr. John: The Montreux Years
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Gris Gris
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Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - Volume 3
Solo Piano Live in New Orleans 1984
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Dr. John's Gumbo
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The Musical Mojo Of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac And His Music[DVD]
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Dr. John: The Voodoo King of New Orleans Sound
A mystical figure in American music
Dr. John, born Mac Rebennack, was more than a musician—he was a walking embodiment of New Orleans. Blending swampy rhythms, funk grooves, blues, jazz, and psychedelic rock with a deep sense of mysticism and local folklore, he created a musical identity unlike anyone before or since. With his gravelly voice, elaborate costumes, and stage presence that evoked a Creole shaman, Dr. John transformed every performance into a ritual. His unique sound helped define New Orleans music for modern audiences, and on vinyl LPs, the thick textures and analog warmth of his recordings truly come alive. His albums, available for sale on this page, are best experienced in their original vinyl format, where the rhythm breathes and the piano sings.
Early career and musical roots
Before he became Dr. John, Mac Rebennack was a prodigy guitarist and pianist in the New Orleans R&B scene. He cut his teeth as a session musician in the 1950s and early ’60s, working with artists like Professor Longhair and Allen Toussaint, whose influence stayed with him for life. But after a gunshot injury to his finger, he switched from guitar to piano and eventually developed the character of Dr. John the Night Tripper—a blend of voodoo priest, carnival barker, and psychedelic showman.
Drawing from the cultural richness of his hometown, Dr. John fused gris-gris spirituality with gritty funk and blues. His music was deeply rooted in the New Orleans piano tradition, especially the styles of Fats Domino and James Booker, but layered with swampy percussion, haunting chants, and jazzy horn lines.
Albums that defined his career
Dr. John’s 1968 debut album Gris-Gris was like nothing else at the time. It’s a hallucinogenic mix of ritualistic chants, funk grooves, and bayou atmosphere that introduced the world to his mystical alter ego. On vinyl, Gris-Gris pulses with hypnotic energy—perfect for a late-night listen in a dimly lit room. This groundbreaking record set the tone for the voodoo-infused persona that would define much of his early work.
In the early 1970s, he shifted toward more accessible sounds without losing his unique identity. Dr. John’s Gumbo (1972) is a joyous tribute to New Orleans classics, filled with second-line rhythms and a true sense of place. His 1973 album In the Right Place, produced by Allen Toussaint and backed by The Meters, brought him commercial success with the hit “Right Place, Wrong Time.” Funky and tight, it remains one of his most essential works—and one that shines on vinyl, where the grooves cut deep.
Later albums like Desitively Bonnaroo, City Lights, and Locked Down continued to show his evolution. Locked Down, produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys in 2012, reintroduced him to a new generation with its gritty, Afrobeat-tinged soul sound.
Each of these albums is a time capsule of Dr. John’s artistry and era. On vinyl, the warmth of the analog mix enhances the layered instrumentation, from clinking pianos to brassy horns and swirling background vocals. You can find several of these iconic albums for sale on this page, offering a richer, deeper way to experience his music than streaming ever could.
Dr. John the Night Tripper Gris- Gris SD 33-234 LP
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Dr. John - In the Right Place - 1973 USA Tri-Fold Vinyl LP - Atco SD 7018
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Dr John – In The Right Place - Analogue Prod. NUMBERED 2x 180-Gram Audiophile LP
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Dr. John In the Right Place
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DR. JOHN "The Night Tripper, Gris-Gris" Rare LP, 1972 Press, Atco SD-33-234 "PR"
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**Original Presswell Pressing** Dr. John The Night Tripper "Remedies" (1970) VG+
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Dr.John In The Right Place Reissue, SD 7018 Stereo Classic Bayou Music NM
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Dr. John - Dr. John's Gumbo LP Atco Records SD 7006 1972 Pressing w/ Inner
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Dr. John ~ Desitively Bonaroo ~ Foil Cover DJ Promo Sticker 1974 SD 7043
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Dr. John Night Tripper - Right Place First Press ATCO SD-7018 Vinyl LP 1973 EX
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Musical influences that shaped him
Dr. John’s influences stretch across genres and generations. New Orleans R&B legends like Professor Longhair, Huey “Piano” Smith, and James Booker shaped his piano playing. From the blues world, he absorbed the storytelling and grit of artists like Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. The jazz influence came from giants like Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton, both of whom added a layer of improvisational daring to his approach.
He also admired rock and soul artists. There’s a bit of Ray Charles in his phrasing, a bit of Little Richard in his stage antics, and a bit of The Rolling Stones in his gritty swagger. Add in traditional Mardi Gras Indian chants, voodoo ritual music, and second-line brass band rhythms, and you get the stew that became Dr. John’s sound.
Who he inspired
Dr. John’s influence on modern music is vast. You can hear echoes of his style in everyone from Tom Waits to Prince to The Black Keys. Waits, in particular, borrowed heavily from Dr. John’s growling vocal delivery and noir atmosphere, while Prince picked up on the voodoo funk fusion that Dr. John helped pioneer.
In the world of jam bands and neo-soul, his fingerprints are all over acts like Galactic and Trombone Shorty, who carry the New Orleans funk legacy forward. Even modern indie and pop musicians—like Beck, Norah Jones, and Father John Misty—have acknowledged his impact on their work.
Beyond the sonic influence, Dr. John inspired artists to embrace their regional identity. He showed that music could be deeply rooted in a specific culture and still have universal appeal. His approach to authenticity and theatricality paved the way for many artists to build unique personas without compromising artistic integrity.
A vinyl legacy worth preserving
Dr. John’s albums weren’t made to be compressed into digital files. His music is textured, swampy, and dense—it needs room to breathe, which is exactly what vinyl provides. When the needle drops on a Dr. John LP, you don’t just hear the music—you feel the room it was recorded in, the humid air of New Orleans, and the rich depth of every horn and piano note.
On this page, you’ll find several Dr. John vinyl albums available for sale. Whether you’re new to his music or rediscovering it, these LPs deliver an authentic listening experience. From the trippy vibes of Gris-Gris to the funk brilliance of In the Right Place, every spin offers a journey through a different layer of New Orleans soul.
Dr. John was a true original—part wizard, part showman, part musical historian. His blend of funk, blues, jazz, and folklore continues to inspire and captivate. And for those who want to fully immerse themselves in his world, nothing beats hearing his music the way it was meant to be heard: spinning on vinyl, rich and alive.
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Nevermind
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Audio-Technica AT-LP60X-BK Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Stereo Turntable, Black, Hi-Fidelity, Plays 33 -1/3 and 45 RPM Vinyl Records, Dust Cover, Anti-Resonance, Die-Cast Aluminum Platter
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Bluetooth Vinyl Record Player,3-Speed Turntable with Stereo Speakers Vintage Phonograph Record Player, with RCA Line Out AUX in Headphone Jack (Brown)
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Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB-BK Direct-Drive Turntable (Analog & USB), Fully Manual, Hi-Fi, 3 Speed, Convert Vinyl to Digital, Anti-Skate and Variable Pitch Control Black
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