Arista Records Vinyl Records

Arista Records on Vinyl

Here you will find records on Arista Records: many albums by The Alan Parsons Project, plus Whitney Houston, Grateful Dead, Aretha Franklin, Patti Smith and Pierre Moerlen's Gong. Every used record is graded to the Goldmine standard, and the photos show the actual copy. Stock changes, and many records are one of a kind.

Arista Records was founded by Clive Davis in November 1974 and is now part of Sony Music. Its artists included Patti Smith, Lou Reed, Alan Parsons and, from 1980, Aretha Franklin.

Discover more: Pop / Rock · The Alan Parsons Project · Whitney Houston · Grateful Dead

FAQ about Arista Records

Who was the most successful Arista act?
Whitney Houston, signed by Clive Davis in 1983, became the label's biggest-selling act.

When did the Grateful Dead join Arista?
Arista signed the Grateful Dead in 1976. Their only top-40 hit, “Touch Of Grey”, came out there in 1987.

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Fast & secure shipping

Delivered in 2–3 business days

By & for music lovers

Recordings curated with passion.

Diverse Genres & Assortment

Used and new vinyl records daily.

Frequently asked questions

Who was the most successful Arista act?

Whitney Houston, signed by Clive Davis in 1983, became the label's biggest-selling act.

When did the Grateful Dead join Arista?

Arista signed the Grateful Dead in 1976. Their only top-40 hit, “Touch Of Grey”, came out there in 1987.