Grant Green Vinyl Records Lps For Sale
Check out these new and used Grant Green vinyl records LPs for sale. We recommend starting your Grant Green vinyl collection with the essential albums Goodens Cornor, Sunday Mornin’ and Live At The Lighthouse. Our inventory is always changing, so check back often, or browse our list of vinyl records for sale from jazz musicians.
Solid (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition)[180g LP]
Street Of Dreams[LP]
36% OffVisions (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series)[180g LP]
8% OffGreen Street (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series)[LP]
$27.98 (as of November 11, 2025 03:58 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Idle Moments (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series)[LP]
Nigeria[Blue Note Tone Poet Series] [LP]
13% OffI Want To Hold Your Hand (Blue Note Tone Poet Series)[180g LP]
26% OffMellow Gold[180g LP]
Live At Club Mozambique
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Grant Green: Soulful Strings and Vinyl Dreams
Early life and musical beginnings
Grant Green was born in St. Louis in 1935 and began playing guitar at a young age. Influenced by gospel, blues, and bebop, his early style developed with a raw edge and melodic clarity. Green didn’t try to wow listeners with speed or flash. Instead, he delivered deeply felt, blues-infused phrases with a relaxed swing that became his signature.
By the early 1960s, he was a key player in the Blue Note Records stable, appearing on dozens of sessions as both leader and sideman. What made him stand out in a crowded field of jazz guitarists was his sense of space, groove, and an unshakable connection to soul and blues traditions.
Signature sound and playing style
Green’s tone was round, warm, and clean—often played without effects or distortion, letting the guitar’s natural voice shine. His playing was rhythmically engaging and melodically intuitive, built around the influence of Charlie Christian and the bluesy phrasing of saxophonists like Lester Young and Sonny Rollins.
Unlike many jazz guitarists of his era who favored chord-heavy comping, Green’s lines were often single-note runs, fluid and expressive. He wasn’t flashy, but his feel was unmatched, especially when paired with Hammond organ players. That connection with the organ trio format became a defining feature of his work and helped lay the groundwork for soul jazz.
Notable albums to explore on vinyl
Grant Green recorded prolifically, and many of his albums are now prized collector’s items. Fortunately, you’ll find select vinyl LPs for sale on this page—each one a chance to experience his music the way it was meant to be heard: warm, textured, and alive on analog grooves.
“Idle Moments” (1963)
This album is a masterpiece of understated cool. Featuring a quartet with Joe Henderson and Duke Pearson, it showcases Green’s patience and melodic instincts. The title track is nearly 15 minutes of relaxed brilliance, where time seems to slow down with every note.
“Grantstand” (1961)
A quintessential soul-jazz session that includes organist Baby Face Willette and saxophonist Yusef Lateef. The album swings hard, with earthy blues and grooves that feel tailor-made for vinyl playback.
“Street of Dreams” (1964)
One of his more dreamlike sessions, this album features vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson. The textures are rich, and the interplay is subtle—a perfect late-night jazz record for the turntable.
“Green Street” (1961)
Just Grant Green, bass, and drums. Stripped down and intimate, this trio setting allows his guitar tone and phrasing to shine with absolute clarity. The minimalism makes it one of the most pure expressions of his style.
“Alive!” (1970)
Recorded live at the Cliché Lounge, this album has a raw energy and funky momentum that highlights Green’s shift toward jazz-funk in the ’70s. It features long grooves and danceable rhythms that sound especially vibrant on vinyl.
Grant Green Street of Dreams VAN GELDER BST 84253 Blue Note LP
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Idle Moments by Grant Green Limited Edition 180g Blue Vinyl Record 2024-New Mint
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Grant Green - Green Street [Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series] NEW Vinyl
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GRANT GREEN Is Beautiful OG LP Blue Note Stereo Jazz Funk BST 84342 Beatles
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Grant Green - Street of Dreams [New Vinyl LP]
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Grant Green - Live At Club Mozambique [New Vinyl LP]
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GRANT GREEN Green Is Beautiful (LP) (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series)
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Grant Green - Gooden's Corner - Limited 180-Gram Vinyl [New Vinyl LP] Ltd Ed, 18
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SONNY RED BLUE MITCHELL GRANT GREEN ~ IMAGES ~ Fantasy Jazzland OJC-148
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GRANT GREEN Green Is Beautiful LP BLUE NOTE IDRIS MUHAMMAD VAN GELDER Promo VG+
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Musical influences
Grant Green was deeply influenced by gospel music from his upbringing and the blues he heard in St. Louis. On the jazz side, Charlie Christian had the most obvious impact, particularly in Green’s single-line improvisations and tone. Saxophonists like John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and Lester Young also shaped his phrasing, helping him think more melodically and compositionally when soloing.
He also admired pianists and organists—often working in tight collaboration with the likes of Larry Young, Big John Patton, and Lou Donaldson. These artists pulled Green toward groove-based, soulful jazz with broad appeal.
Who he influenced
Though not as publicly recognized as contemporaries like Wes Montgomery or George Benson, Grant Green’s influence runs deep in both jazz and beyond. His work was foundational in the development of acid jazz and helped inspire generations of groove-centric guitarists.
Musicians such as John Scofield, Eric Krasno, and Charlie Hunter have all cited Green as an influence. His work also resonates in the hip-hop world—his riffs and rhythm tracks have been widely sampled by producers, giving him posthumous recognition among fans of The Roots, A Tribe Called Quest, and others.
Neo-soul and jazz-funk artists have kept his sound alive, often citing his seamless blend of groove and soul as a blueprint. His ability to speak through the guitar without overplaying is still admired by minimalists and improvisers alike.
Why Grant Green sounds better on vinyl
There’s something about Green’s tone that feels tailor-made for vinyl. His warm, natural guitar voice doesn’t need digital gloss or overproduction. On vinyl LPs, the richness of his phrasing and the subtle dynamics of his group interplay come through with more depth and warmth than streaming ever allows.
His albums were recorded in an era when analog tape and vinyl pressing were the norm. That means the full dynamic range of his playing—his touch, his breath-like phrasing, his soft accents—can be truly felt when spinning a record. Digital formats often compress these subtleties. Vinyl brings them back to life.
Plus, the cover art and tactile feel of a Grant Green LP connect you more deeply to the era and the experience. Whether you’re just discovering him or already a fan, adding his vinyl to your collection is a tribute to one of jazz’s most soulful guitar voices.
Explore his records today
We’re proud to offer select Grant Green albums on vinyl right here. Whether you’re looking to experience his mellow, moody ballads or his energetic funk grooves, these records deliver a warm, immersive listening experience that digital streaming just can’t match.
From deep cuts to essential classics, spinning Grant Green on vinyl is more than music—it’s a groove-soaked journey through one of jazz’s most underrated legacies.
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