Artist: John Martyn
Genre: Folk/Jazz
John Martyn was a Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist whose innovative approach blended folk, jazz, rock, and electronic elements into a unique personal style. His use of the Echoplex delay unit created shimmering, atmospheric guitar textures that influenced numerous subsequent artists. Albums like 'Solid Air,' 'One World,' and 'Grace and Danger' are considered masterpieces of British folk-rock. 'Solid Air,' written for his friend Nick Drake, exemplifies his ability to combine technical innovation with emotional depth. Martyn's voice, a slurred, soulful instrument, added to his music's distinctive character. Though his personal life was turbulent and his commercial success inconsistent, Martyn's influence on British music was substantial. Artists from Eric Clapton to Portishead have acknowledged his impact on their work.
John Martyn vinyl records
31 John Martyn new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
JOHN MARTYN Please Fall In Love With Me (1981 Spanish wide centred 7 vinyl single also including Dont You Go plain die cut paper sleeve. We have included the original issue textured picture sleeve here as a bonus as it is somewhat the worse for wear although the vinyl remains near as new with little sign of play)
£9.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Lonely Love (1993 Spanish wide centred 7 vinyl single also including Sweet Little Mystery plain die cut paper sleeve. We have included the original textured picture sleeve with this copy as a bonus because it is a little the worse for wear although the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play A108222)
£12.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Please Fall In Love With Me (1981 New Zealand solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Dont You Go WEA group die cut paper sleeve. There is a large tear on the A Side label of this copy possibly caused by the removal of a historic promo sticker but the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play)
£9.00 used
JOHN MARTYN The Tumbler (1970 UK pink rim palm tree label issue of the 1968 12-track stereo LP fully laminated pinched spine picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl is flawless ILPS9091) Track Listing: 01. Sing A Song Of Summer 02. The River 03. Goin Down To Memphis 04
£56.00 used
JOHN MARTYN The Apprentice (1990 UK 10-track LP an incredibly well crafted set of songs that Island rejected at the time but was well received by the fans picture sleeve with credits insert. The sleeve is Excellent with light edge wear & thevinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with very little play PERMLP1) Track Listing: A1
£23.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Lonely Love (1986 UK 7 vinyl single also including Sweet Little Mystery picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only light edgewear whilst the vinyl looks barely played IS272)
£12.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Grace & Danger (Original 1980 UK colour bubbles label 9-track vinyl LP including Sweet Little Mystery and Johnny Too Bad. Complete with its jet black company inner the picture sleeve displays some some signs of shelfwear withage discolouratiojn and light creasing [VG condition] but the vinyl remains in excellent condition with minimal play) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Sapphire (2015 UK/EU 21-track double LP pressed on 180gram Vinyl featuring the whole of the 1984 album remastered & expanded to include a bonus disc of freshly unearthed material including alternate mixes & out-takes fromco-producer Andy Lyden & three previously unreleased live performances recorded in Hamburg 86
£27.99 used
The JOHN MARTYN PROJECT Volume One (2025 UK 9-track stereo LP picture sleeve. The six artists that make up the John Martyn project first came together one evening at the Jazz Cafe Camden in 2018. It was an evening of deep connection not just to John’s music but also with a unique community of John Martyn fans
£28.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Inside Out (Classic 1973 US 10-track vinyl LP also featuring Steve Winwood and Chris Wood from Traffic and Pentangles Danny Thompson gatefold picture sleeve with card lyric inner. The large hole-punched gatefold sleeve shows minimal shelf/agewear whilst the vinyl carries the lightest of play SMAS-9335) Track Listing: 01
£56.00 used










