Record Store Day 2026: The complete list of vinyl releases in France

The Disquaire Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, April 18 at independent record stores across France. This global event, dedicated to celebrating vinyl records and independent stores, will once again offer hundreds of exclusive references, limited reissues, and collector's pressings. The official list has just been revealed.

Initiated in the United States in 2007 as Record Store Day, the event quickly spread to Europe and was established in France in 2008.
The goal? To support independent record stores in the face of music dematerialization and to highlight the essential cultural role of these places of discovery and sharing. Each year, artists, labels, and distributors come together to offer special releases available only at participating record stores, creating an essential event for vinyl collectors and enthusiasts.

In France, the event is known as Disquaire Day and brings together hundreds of independent stores across the country. The 2026 edition promises a particularly rich selection, mixing international legends, French artists, and jazz and classical reissues.

Disquaire Day 2026's Flagship Releases in France

Among the hundreds of releases expected on April 18, several stand out for their collector potential and their attractiveness to the French market.

Pink Floyd - Live at LA Sports Arena, 1975

This live concert recorded in Los Angeles in 1975 is one of the major attractions of the 2026 edition. Pink Floyd remains a cornerstone of the vinyl catalog, and each unreleased live recording generates considerable excitement among progressive rock collectors. This performance, captured during the Wish You Were Here tour, promises to be one of the most sought-after vinyls of the day.

David Bowie - Excerpts from Outside & Hallo Spaceboy

Two pressings from the Outside era (1995) are included in the French selection. David Bowie maintains an extremely active fan and collector base, and these special reissues will allow enthusiasts to enrich their collection with unreleased or rarely pressed versions from this experimental period of the Thin White Duke.

Jeff Buckley - Live à l'Olympia

The Live à l'Olympia concert by Jeff Buckley is one of the most anticipated releases by the French public. The Olympia, a legendary Parisian venue, combined with Buckley's timeless talent, is an unbeatable combination to captivate fans of exceptional voices and outstanding live performances. This pressing perfectly embodies the meeting between an international legend and French cultural heritage.

Air - Moon Safari – The Athens concert

French Touch is honored with this live concert featuring the cult album Moon Safari. Air, a leading French electro-pop duo, enjoys an undiminished international aura. This live concert captured in Athens will allow fans to rediscover Moon Safari's classics in an exclusive stage version.

Aya Nakamura - Journal intime

The French vinyl market is not limited to rock and classical jazz. The inclusion of Aya Nakamura's first album demonstrates Disquaire Day's openness to contemporary urban music. Journal intime, a foundational album in her career, naturally finds its place in this selection designed to reach all audiences and generations.

A Glimpse of the Musical Diversity Offered

Disquaire Day 2026 is not limited to a few headliners. The French selection covers all musical styles and eras, with particular attention paid to French artists and jazz and classical reissues.

Icons of French Chanson

Several legends of French variety music appear on the list: Françoise Hardy with a pressing combining "J'suis d'accord" and "Tous les garçons et les filles de mon âge", France Gall with "Ella, Elle L'a", and Gilbert Bécaud with a rare English version from 1964. These reissues allow for the rediscovery of French chanson heritage in a collector's vinyl format.

Meanwhile, new generations of the French electro and indie scene are not left out, with releases from Anoraak, Bleu Nuit, and Celeste, which attest to the current vitality of French creation.

Jazz and Improvised Music

Disquaire Day has always reserved a special place for jazz, and the 2026 edition is no exception. Unreleased live recordings by Ahmad Jamal (At the Jazz Showcase), Bill Evans (At the BBC), Cecil Taylor Unit (Complete 1969 Salle Pleyel Concerts), and Buster Williams (Pinnacle) will delight jazz enthusiasts and fans of rare live performances.

Rock, Alternative, and American Legends

Rock and folk enthusiasts will find their happiness with live recordings by Bruce Springsteen (Live from Asbury Park 2024), Grateful Dead (Boston Music Hall 1976), Deep Purple, Fleetwood Mac, Foreigner, and Arcade Fire. These references cover several decades of rock and demonstrate the richness of the catalog offered.

Pop, Electro, and Urban Music

International pop and electro are not forgotten: Bruno Mars (Collaborations), Calvin Harris (Blessings), Charli XCX (Party 4 U), Annie Lennox, Flying Lotus, and Gotan Project illustrate the diversity of aesthetics represented.

Metal and Punk

Fans of heavier sounds can look forward to releases from Bring Me The Horizon, Alice Cooper, Bad Brains, and Against Me!

How to Prepare for Disquaire Day?

Disquaire Day is a special event that requires a minimum of preparation to maximize your chances of leaving with the coveted vinyls.

1. Not all record stores offer all references
Each independent store orders directly from its distributors and chooses the titles it wishes to offer based on its clientele, budget, and musical affinities. There is no minimum stock obligation. Some record stores will offer only a dozen references while others will have several hundred.

2. Contact your record store beforehand
Do not hesitate to call or visit the store in the days leading up to April 18 to find out which vinyls your record store has ordered. Some stores publish their selection on their social media or website.

3. Arrive early
The most anticipated releases sell out quickly. Some collectors queue as soon as the store opens. Find out about the specific Disquaire Day opening hours at your store.

4. Check purchase conditions
Some record stores impose a limit on the number of copies per person for the most in-demand items, to avoid speculative resale and allow as many customers as possible to access the vinyls.

5. Consider post-event online sales
If you were unable to go or did not find the desired item, please note that record stores can sell their remaining stock online starting Sunday, April 19. Always prioritize purchasing from record stores rather than third-party resellers.

See you Saturday, April 18, 2026 at your independent record store!

Sources:
Official Disquaire Day France 2026 list
Official website: disquaireday.fr

Article published on February 7, 2026