Artist profile · 06/07/2026
Michel Polnareff
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About
Michel Polnareff, French pop and chanson from 1965, blending classic training with beatnik roots.
With a career spanning six decades, Michel Polnareff melds classical music education and pop songwriting, distinguished by early success with tracks like "La Poupée Qui Fait Non" and "Love Me, Please Love Me." His work included multiple studio albums, live recordings, and soundtracks, featuring collaborations with French and international musicians and ventures into rock, baroque pop, and chanson styles.
Vinyl collectors appreciate pressings mainly from French labels such as Barclay and Parlophone, with notable releases like the 1966 self-titled debut LP, the 1981 album "Bulles," and recent compilations and live albums.
Discography
Michel Polnareff discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Show télé 82
Michel Polnareff
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Olympia 2016
Michel Polnareff
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette
La tournée historique (Live à l'Accor Arena, 2023)
Michel Polnareff
- Vinyl 3
- CD 3
- Cassette
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Signature songs
- 01
Love Me, Please Love Me - 02
La Poupée Qui Fait NonLa Tournée Historique · 2023 - 03Lettre à FranceLa Tournée Historique · 2023
- 04Voyages
- 05Holidays
- 06Le Bal Des LazeLa Tournée Historique · 2023
- 07L'Amour Avec ToiLa Tournée Historique · 2023
- 08L'Oiseau De Nuit
Essentials
3 Michel Polnareff albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 1981One of Polnareff's best-selling albums, featuring 8 tracks blending rock and pop with chanson elements.
8 tracksReleased on Disc'AZPopular French original pressingsOften available under €2
#2 · 2018Modern comeback album with 11 tracks, available in deluxe vinyl editions highly sought after by collectors.
11 tracksLimited edition numbered copiesReleased by BarclayPrices range €5–30
#3 · 2025Upcoming studio album with 8 tracks, original French pressing available, priced between €21 and €31.
8 tracksLabel ParlophoneOriginal 2025 pressingMultiple vinyl versions
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B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of Michel Polnareff
Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
Born into an artistic family in Nérac in 1944
Michel Polnareff was born July 3, 1944, in Nérac, France, to a dancer mother and a father who worked with Édith Piaf, fostering his early connection to performing arts.
First prize in conservatory piano at age 11
He earned a first prize in piano at a conservatory by age 11, reflecting a strong classical foundation that informs his pop and rock compositions.
Wins Disco Revue prize and launches career
In 1965, Polnareff began his professional career winning the Disco Revue prize, propelled by his early hits such as "La Poupée Qui Fait Non" and "Love Me, Please Love Me."
Financial troubles lead to US exile in 1973
Forced into exile in the US in 1973 due to financial fraud by his accountant, Polnareff continued composing and performing, including releases like "Lipstick" that charted in American discos.
Michel Polnareff began his career playing guitar on the steps of Sacré-Cœur before becoming a leading figure in French beatnik culture.— Artist Biography
Michel Polnareff vinyl discography
See allNew Live At The Roxy, Los Angeles / 27 Sept. 1995
Michel Polnareff
LiturgieMusique Classique
2026-05-15BARCLAYFrom$56.92
1 offerUN TEMPS POUR ELLES (NOUVELLE ÉDITION) - PICTURE DISC EDITION LIMITÉE
Michel Polnareff
Variété francophoneVariétés
2025-12-05PARLOPHONEUn temps pour elles (ÉDITION LIMITÉE COULEUR)
Michel Polnareff
Variété francophoneVariétés
2025-04-25PARLOPHONEUn temps pour elles Édition Limitée Exclusivité Fnac Vinyle Sparkle Rainbow Noir
Michel Polnareff
Pop francophonePop
2025-04-01ParlophoneLive At The Roxy, Los Angeles / 27 Sept. 1995
Michel Polnareff
Pop francophonePop
2024-06-14BARCLAYFrom$39.45
2 offersLA TOURNEE HISTORIQUE (EDITION COULEUR COLLECTOR)
Michel Polnareff
Variété francophoneVariétés
2023-11-24PARLOPHONEBOX DELUXE : LP exclu + CD + 4 badges + 1 totebag
Michel Polnareff
Pop francophonePop
2022-11-18PARLOPHONE
Michel Polnareff CDs
See allPop rock en stock, 23 CD, l'intégrale, ou presque !
Michel Polnareff
Rock francophoneRock
2026-05-01BarclayCoffret 2CD (Polnareff Chante Polnareff + La Tournée Historique)
Michel Polnareff
Pop francophonePop
2024-08-09ParlophoneLa tournée historique Édition Deluxe Coffret Collector
Michel Polnareff
Pop francophonePop
2023-11-01ParlophoneFrom$28.91
1 offerPolnareff chante Polnareff Édition Limitée Collector Coffret
Michel Polnareff
Pop francophonePop
2022-11-01WARNER MUSIC FRANCEFrom$39.93
1 offerLe cinéma de Polnareff
Michel Polnareff
Musique de FilmsBandes originales (Films, séries, jeux…)
2011-11-07EMARCY
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What are Michel Polnareff's most collectible vinyl albums?
Albums like "Bulles" (1981), "Enfin!" (2018 deluxe editions), and originals of "Un Temps Pour Elles" (2025) are sought after for French high-quality pressings.
Where can I find original French pressings of Polnareff's albums?
Look for releases on French labels such as Barclay, Disc'AZ, and Parlophone, mainly pressed in France with catalog numbers like 602577147685 or 5054197565755.
How has Polnareff's classical training influenced his music?
His early piano conservatory prize shaped his complex compositions blending classical, pop, and chanson styles across decades of recordings.
Which Polnareff vinyls include picture discs or limited editions?
"Enfin!" has deluxe numbered editions; "Un Temps Pour Elles" offers picture disc reissues; some "La Tournée Historique" pressings also appear as picture discs.
How did Michel Polnareff's exile to the US affect his music career?
After 1973 financial troubles, he relocated to the US and released disco-influenced tracks like "Lipstick," expanding his style and market beyond France.
What is the vinyl price range for Michel Polnareff’s albums?
Prices vary widely depending on edition and rarity, from budget-friendly copies of "Bulles" around €2 to deluxe editions like "Enfin!" reaching €30 and new releases over €20.
Has Polnareff released recent vinyl albums?
Yes, recent releases include "La Tournée Historique" (2023) and the upcoming "Un Temps Pour Elles" (2025), with multiple vinyl formats and collectible editions.
Where in France was Michel Polnareff born?
He was born in Nérac, a town in the Lot-et-Garonne department of southwestern France.
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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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