Foundational avant-garde album featuring 18 tracks blending free jazz, art rock and experimental sounds across a classic Belgian Kamikaze label pressing.
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Aksak Maboul
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Aksak Maboul, Belgian avant-garde ensemble blending jazz, electronic, and experimental sounds since 1977.
Over 8 key vinyl releases spanning from 1977 to 2023 — original pressings of 'Onze Danses Pour Combattre La Migraine' highly sought after.
Aksak Maboul has maintained a fluid lineup and evolving sound since its inception, weaving avant-garde, jazz, electronic, and experimental music into its core. Their 1977 album 'Onze Danses Pour Combattre La Migraine' represents a foundational work blending minimalism, free jazz, and art rock with playful and complex arrangements. The group has since expanded their sonic palette to explore pop and electro, with albums like 'Figures' (2020) and the recent 'Une aventure de VV (Songspiel)' (2023). With over 50 releases documented and collaborations with key avant-garde and experimental musicians, their vinyl editions cover multiple labels, prominently La Bascule and Crammed Discs.
Collector interest centers on original Belgian pressings, especially the 1977 Kamikaze release, which s…
Discography
Aksak Maboul — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Crammed Discs · 2023
Crammed Discs · 2020
Crammed Discs · 2016
Crammed Discs · 2014
Kamikaze · 1977Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Aksak Maboul's career.



The essentials
The 3 Aksak Maboul albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A modern take on avant-garde pop and jazz elements with 22 tracks, released by Crammed Discs on vinyl stereo, showcasing an evolution of the band’s sound.
Recent double LP with 15 tracks blending minimal, avant-garde and electronic styles, issued by Crammed Discs as an original Belgian pressing.
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Collectors
For vinyl die-hards
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
Market values (source: Discogs)
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Notable pressings & editions
The “Why this rarity” column comes from our upstream sourcing work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Aksak Maboul
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
“[...] les autobus, les autobus, les autobus, sympathiques pachydermes mécaniques...”— Aksak Maboul lyric
Recording of 'Onze Danses Pour Combattre La Migraine' in 1977
This debut album was recorded during the early avant-garde wave, featuring a fusion of minimalism, free jazz, and experimental rock. It was pressed originally by the Kamikaze label in Belgium, catalog number KAM 1.
Key releases on Crammed Discs
From 2014, Aksak Maboul released several important albums including 'Ex-Futur Album' and 'Figures' on the Crammed Discs label, marking a new phase around Marc Hollander and Véronique Vincent.
Participation in the 1979 Rock in Opposition festival
After their early work, the band aligned with the Rock in Opposition movement, performing at the RIO festival in Milan with prominent guest musicians such as Fred Frith and Chris Cutler.
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FAQ: Aksak Maboul on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What genres does Aksak Maboul's music cover?
Aksak Maboul's music spans avant-garde, experimental rock, free jazz, pop, electronic, and minimalist styles, blending diverse elements across decades.
Which Aksak Maboul vinyl is most valuable for collectors?
The original 1977 Belgian pressing of 'Onze Danses Pour Combattre La Migraine' on the Kamikaze label is among the most sought after and valuable for collectors.
When was Aksak Maboul founded and where are they from?
The group was founded in 1977 in Brussels, Belgium, and has featured various incarnations centered on Marc Hollander and later Véronique Vincent.
Are Aksak Maboul's albums available on vinyl today?
Yes, from classic albums like 'Onze Danses Pour Combattre La Migraine' to recent releases such as 'Figures' and 'Une aventure de VV,' many titles are available on vinyl through different labels.
What influences shaped Aksak Maboul's songwriting?
Their songwriting blends influences from art rock, minimalism, jazz, experimental music, and European avant-garde movements along with international musical styles.
Are there original vinyl pressings of Aksak Maboul's key releases?
Original Belgian pressings, especially of 'Onze Danses Pour Combattre La Migraine' (Kamikaze 1977) and recent Crammed Discs releases like 'Figures,' are sought after by collectors.
Is Aksak Maboul still active and releasing music?
The group, reformed around Marc Hollander and Véronique Vincent, has released new material as recently as 2023 with 'Une aventure de VV (Songspiel)'.
Where can Aksak Maboul's albums be purchased on vinyl in France?
French vinyl enthusiasts can find Aksak Maboul records through specialized shops that carry import and European avant-garde vinyl, as well as online platforms comparing prices.
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Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
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