A fierce, spiritual free-jazz peak. Intense and acclaimed. A late landmark. Released in 1966, it's one of John Coltrane's later high points.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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More from John Coltrane — where to go next
If you have Meditations, these are the John Coltrane records worth reaching for next.
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Giant Steps1960 · JazzStart here
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My Favorite Things1961 · JazzEssential
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Live at the Village Vanguard1962 · JazzEssential
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Blue Train1958 · JazzClassic
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Ballads1963 · JazzClassic
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