Artist profile · 04/07/2026
Serge Gainsbourg
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About
Serge Gainsbourg, French chanson avant-garde and genre-blending artistry since the late 1950s.
Serge Gainsbourg’s extensive vinyl catalog includes landmark albums recorded largely in Paris. His discography covers a broad stylistic range, from early jazz-inflected chanson to reggae and psychedelic rock, showcasing his evolution as an artist. Gainsbourg collaborated with notable contemporaries like Jane Birkin and Brigitte Bardot, and also composed over forty film soundtracks.
His vinyl releases feature original and repress editions, with notable labels such as Philips and Mercury Records. Collectors seek out original mono pressings and promotional vinyl, as well as deluxe remastered editions appearing in recent years, including Record Store Day releases.
Discography
Serge Gainsbourg discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Nº2
Serge Gainsbourg
- Vinyl 3
- CD 3
- Cassette
N°4
Serge Gainsbourg
- Vinyl 4
- CD 3
- Cassette
Enregistrement public au Théâtre Le Palace
Serge Gainsbourg
- Vinyl 5
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
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De Gainsbourg à Gainsbarre
Serge Gainsbourg
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Ses plus belles chansons
Serge Gainsbourg
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Théâtre des Capucines 1963
Serge Gainsbourg
- Vinyl 3
- CD 1
- Cassette
Best of Gainsbourg: Comme un boomerang
Serge Gainsbourg
- Vinyl 2
- CD 1
- Cassette
From$34.71
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Serge Gainsbourg
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
A la Maison de la Radio
Serge Gainsbourg
- Vinyl 1
- CD
- Cassette
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Signature songs
- 01
Ballade de Melody Nelson - 02Je t'aime moi non plus
- 03
La JavanaiseBonnie And Clyde · 1968 - 04Je suis venu te dire que je m'en vais
- 05L'Anamour
- 06Melody
- 07Couleur Café
- 08Valse de Melody
Essentials
3 Serge Gainsbourg albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 1964A pivotal album blending jazz and chanson, originally issued as a mono LP on Philips, sought after for its authentic vintage sound and refined songwriting.
12 tracksMono pressingPhilips labelOriginal French edition
#2 · 1968Iconic duet album with Brigitte Bardot, combining pop and chanson rock, with multiple pressings including a rare original Japanese stereo edition.
12 tracksStereoPhilips originalJapanese pressing available
#3 · 1958Gainsbourg’s debut album featuring jazz and chanson roots, pressed initially on a 10" LP by Philips, prized for its vintage sound and early artistic voice.
9 tracks10" LPPhilips labelFrench original pressing
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B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of Serge Gainsbourg
Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
Original Japanese pressing of Bonnie And Clyde
The 1968 Japanese pressing of 'Bonnie And Clyde' on Philips features the catalog number SFL-7357 and is highly coveted given a want to have ratio of 2.7, with no copies currently for sale.
French original mono pressing of Confidentiel
Confidentiel’s French mono pressing from 1964 on Philips, catalog B 77.980 L, demonstrates a want to have ratio over 3.7, with three copies currently available in the market.
French 10" promo edition of Du Chant À La Une
The original 1958 French promo edition of Du Chant À La Une is a 10" vinyl with catalog B 76.447 R, very rare with only one copy currently on sale and a want to have ratio nearing 3.9.
Enregistrement Public Au Théâtre Le Palace
Released in 1980, the live recording from Théâtre Le Palace captures Gainsbourg’s performance with 18 tracks blending reggae and chanson. Original Philips pressings remain popular with prices ranging from €8.41 to €50.
His complex poetic style often includes double entendres and provocative themes, influencing generations in French pop songwriting.— Observer of French music
Serge Gainsbourg vinyl discography
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1 offerHistoire de Melody Nelson
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Serge Gainsbourg CDs
See allComme un boomerang (best of)
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2 offersL'homme à tête de chou - Mix 2023
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1 offerLe Zénith de Gainsbourg - 1988
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Pop francophonePop
2021-06-11UNIVERSALFrom$15.85
1 offerLe poinçonneur des lilas - La chanson de Prévert
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2016-12-12Chant DU MondeFrom$15.75
1 offerLondon Paris 1963 - 1971
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2016-02-26MERCURY RECORDSFrom$10.33
1 offerHistoire de Melody Nelson
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2016-02-25MERCURY RECORDSFrom$10.00
1 offerMauvaises nouvelles des étoiles
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What genres did Serge Gainsbourg explore on vinyl?
His vinyl spans chanson, pop, jazz, reggae, rock psychédélique, and soundtracks, reflecting an evolving and genre-blending career.
Which Serge Gainsbourg albums have original pressings on vinyl?
Notable original pressings include 'Confidentiel' (1964 mono), 'Bonnie And Clyde' (1968 stereo, Japan and France), and 'Du Chant À La Une' (1958 10" French promo).
Are Serge Gainsbourg vinyl reissues available with remastered audio?
Yes, recent reissues such as Record Store Day editions offer remastered audio on high-quality vinyl formats.
How many tracks are on the 'Enregistrement Public Au Théâtre Le Palace' vinyl?
The live double LP features 18 tracks blending reggae and pop styles, recorded in 1980 in Paris.
Where was 'Aux Armes Et Cætera' recorded, and is it available on vinyl?
Recorded in Kingston, Jamaica, the 1979 album is available on vinyl, showcasing his reggae influences.
What is the significance of the 'Bonnie And Clyde' album on vinyl?
This 1968 duet album with Brigitte Bardot is a key entry with multiple stereo pressings prized by collectors worldwide.
Are Serge Gainsbourg vinyl records popular in France?
Serge Gainsbourg remains a key figure in French vinyl collections, with original and reissued albums actively bought and sold.
Where can I find rare Serge Gainsbourg vinyl originals in France?
French markets and online stores offer original pressings, especially for albums like 'Confidentiel' and early 10" promo LPs.
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Sources & method
This profile is compiled by the vinyles.com editors from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- 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.
- Audience and similar artists from Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editors.