Artist profile · 04/07/2026
MC Solaar
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- Albums on Vinyles.com
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- Last.fm listeners
- 5M
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About
MC Solaar, French hip hop’s poetic voice since the early 90s.
MC Solaar, real name Claude M'Barali, stands as a major pioneer of rap in France. After early appearances on Radio Nova, his debut album from 1991 introduced sophisticated lyricism with tracks like "Bouge De Là" and "Caroline." Throughout the 90s and 2000s, his style evolved through jazzy hip hop and conscious rap, releasing albums under labels such as Polydor and Play Two. His vinyl catalog counts special editions, promo pressings, reissues, and newly issued colored vinyls with a range of formats including LP and 12" 45 RPM.
Recent work includes the 2024 album "Triptyque," available on transparent colored vinyl, highlighting a continuing presence in the French rap scene nearly three decades post debut.
Discography
MC Solaar discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Le Tour de la question
MC Solaar
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
MC Solaar
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- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Mach 6
MC Solaar
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Chapitre 7
MC Solaar
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- CD 1
- Cassette
Data provided by Discogs
Listen
Signature songs
- 01
La belle et le bad boy - 02
CarolineQui Sème Le Vent Récolte Le Tempo · 1991 - 03
Nouveau westernProse Combat · 1994 - 04Solaar pleure
- 05Hasta la Vista
- 06Victime de la modeQui Sème Le Vent Récolte Le Tempo · 1991
- 07Da Vinci Claude
- 08ObsolèteProse Combat · 1994
Essentials
3 MC Solaar albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 1991Debut album that launched MC Solaar’s career with the hit "Bouge De Là," certified platinum with over 300,000 copies sold.
16 tracksPolydor labelOriginal French pressing 1991
#2 · 1994Second album featuring classics like "Nouveau Western" and "La Concubine De L'Hémoglobine," with multiple vinyl pressings including a US promo.
15 tracksPolydor labelMultiple vinyl pressingsUS promo pressing available
#3 · 2017A 2017 release melding jazzy hip hop and conscious styles with 20 tracks, available on special edition vinyl with multiple pressings in France.
20 tracksPlay Two labelSpecial editionFrench original pressing 2017
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B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of MC Solaar
Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
1991 debut recorded under Polydor in France
Qui Sème Le Vent Récolte Le Tempo was released in 1991 on Polydor with an original French pressing catalog number 511 133-1. This release remains sought after on vinyl with original copies selling between 40 and 55 euros.
1994 US promo pressing of Prose Combat
Prose Combat’s original US promo pressing on Cohiba Records from 1994 is rare with a want/have ratio of 2.7:1 and about 13 copies offered for sale currently, priced from 30 euros upwards.
2024 Triptyque colored transparent vinyl
The recent 2024 album Triptyque was issued on colored transparent 12" 45 RPM vinyl through Osmose Inverse. This pressing is a special limited edition with multiple versions across Europe.
MC Solaar began rapping on Radio Nova while studying philosophy, blending intellect with urban rhythms.— MC Solaar biography
Work with American artists in the 1990s
During the 1990s, MC Solaar collaborated with GURU on "Le Bien, Le Mal" in 1993 and later with Missy Elliott on "All N My Grill," bridging French and American hip hop scenes.
MC Solaar vinyl discography
See allNew Cinquième As Édition Limitée Collector Exclusivité Fnac Vinyle Or
MC Solaar
Rap / Hip Hop francophoneRap/Hip Hop
2026-09-18New Cinquième As - Fifth Ace
MC Solaar
Rap / Hip Hop francophoneRap/Hip Hop
2026-09-18WARNER CATALOGUE FRANCEFrom$60.03
2 offersNew Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo
MC Solaar
Rap / Hip Hop francophoneRap/Hip Hop
2025-07-18POLYDORFrom$27.68
1 offerTriptyque (Balade Astrale) Exclusivité Fnac Vinyle Coloré
MC Solaar
Rap / Hip Hop francophoneRap/Hip Hop
2024-12-01Osmose InverseTriptyque (Éclats Cosmiques) Vinyle Couleur Transparent
MC Solaar
Rap / Hip Hop francophoneRap/Hip Hop
2024-07-05Osmose Inverse / Play TwoTriptyque : Éclats cosmiques Exclusivité Fnac Vinyle Rose Transparent
MC Solaar
Rap / Hip Hop francophoneRap/Hip Hop
2024-07-01Osmose InverseTriptyque (Lueurs Célestes)
MC Solaar
Rap / Hip Hop francophoneRap/Hip Hop
2024-03-15Osmose InverseFrom$29.13
2 offersQui sème le vent récolte le tempo
MC Solaar
Rap / Hip Hop francophoneRap/Hip Hop
2022-05-06POLYDORFrom$173.99
1 offerParadisiaque / Mc Solaar
MC Solaar
Rap / Hip Hop francophoneRap/Hip Hop
2021-12-03POLYDORFrom$68.87
1 offerQui sème le vent récolte le tempo
MC Solaar
Rap / Hip Hop francophoneRap/Hip Hop
2021-12-03POLYDORFrom$50.28
2 offersParadisiaque / Mc Solaar
MC Solaar
Rap / Hip Hop francophoneRap/Hip Hop
2021-12-03POLYDORFrom$53.11
1 offer
MC Solaar CDs
See allNew New Paradisiaque (réédition)
MC Solaar
Rap / Hip Hop francophoneRap/Hip Hop
2021-12-03POLYDORFrom$14.89
1 offerQui sème le vent récolte le tempo
MC Solaar
Rap / Hip Hop francophoneRap/Hip Hop
2021-07-09UNIVERSALFrom$24.00
2 offers
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What are the key MC Solaar albums on vinyl?
Key vinyl albums include "Qui Sème Le Vent Récolte Le Tempo" (1991), "Prose Combat" (1994), and "Géopoétique" (2017), spanning original pressings to special editions.
Which MC Solaar vinyl pressing is the rarest?
The 1994 US promo pressing of "Prose Combat" on Cohiba Records is particularly rare with only a few copies for sale and a high collector interest.
How many tracks are on the album 'Géopoétique'?
"Géopoétique" contains 20 tracks on its special edition double LP vinyl format released in 2017.
Are there colored vinyl editions of MC Solaar albums?
Yes, the 2024 "Triptyque" album includes a transparent colored vinyl pressing on 12" 45 RPM format.
What label released MC Solaar’s debut album?
MC Solaar’s debut album "Qui Sème Le Vent Récolte Le Tempo" was released by Polydor in 1991.
Where can I find MC Solaar vinyl releases in France?
French pressings, including original and reissues such as "Géopoétique" and "Qui Sème Le Vent Récolte Le Tempo," are available through various French record stores and online marketplaces.
What are the most played MC Solaar tracks on vinyl listeners?
Top played tracks include "La belle et le bad boy," "Caroline," and "Nouveau western," all of which appear on vinyl releases in his discography.
Which MC Solaar album marked a shift towards variety music?
Albums "Cinquième As" (2001) and "Mach 6" (2003) reflect a shift toward variety music while maintaining commercial success.
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Sources & method
This profile is compiled by the vinyles.com editors from public sources and our marketplace.
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- Discography data from MusicBrainz (dates, country, active years).
- Tracklists, covers and genres from Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
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