Artist page · 04/07/2026

Cerrone

Vitry-sur-SeineBorn in 1952Compilations Funk / Soul / RnB11 vinyl albums
Marc Cerrone, born in 1952 in Vitry-sur-Seine, France, is a drummer-turned-producer central to 70s and 80s disco, especially the funky, orchestral side of the genre.
11Albums on Vinyles.com
1419Discogs releases
356kLast.fm listeners

About

Cerrone, From Vitry-sur-Seine, the sound of French disco pioneering.

Key albums topping disco and funk charts; original 'Love In C Minor' vinyl still sought after.

Marc Cerrone emerged as a key figure in disco music with a background as a drummer, transitioning from performing to producing solo works starting in the mid-1970s. His 1976 debut solo album, recorded in London’s Trident Studios, featured extended tracks with innovative use of drum patterns and sensual elements uncommon at the time. Many albums followed, blending disco, funk, and later nu-disco and electronic styles, steadily building his discography with releases spanning decades. His work frequently incorporated orchestration and synthesized sounds, contributing signature elements that influenced dance music.

Discography

Cerrone — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Disco SymphonyMalligator Préférence · 2025
2025
Disco Symphony
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Cerrone By CerroneMalligator Préférence · 2022
2022
Cerrone By Cerrone
File, FLAC, Album, Stereo
Studio
DNABecause Music · 2020
2020
DNA
File, MP3, Album
Studio
Red LipsBecause Music · 2016
2016
Red Lips
CD, Album
Studio
Cerrone Symphony - Variations Of SupernatureMalligator · 2010
2010
Cerrone Symphony - Variations Of Supernature
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mixed
Studio
Celebrate !Malligator Préférence · 2008
2008
Celebrate !
CD, Album
Studio
Orange MecaniqueMalligator · 2006
2006
Orange Mecanique
CD, Album
Studio
Live - Hysteria PartyMalligator Productions · 2003
2003
Live - Hysteria Party
DVD, DVD-Video, PAL, CD, Album
Studio
HysteriaMalligator · 2002
2002
Hysteria
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Human NatureEMI France · 1994
1994
Human Nature
CD, Album
Studio
X-xexMalligator · 1993
1993
X-xex
CD, Album
Studio
DreamNAC Company · 1992
1992
Dream
CD, Album
Studio
Dancing Machine (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)CBS · 1990
1990
Dancing Machine (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
CD, Album
Studio
Way InNAC Company · 1989
1989
Way In
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The Collector (A Marc Cerrone Opera)New Age Company · 1988
1988
The Collector (A Marc Cerrone Opera)
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The CollectorCarrere · 1985
1985
The Collector
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
En ConcertMalligator · 1983
1983
En Concert
Vinyl, LP, Album
Live
Where Are You NowMalligator · 1983
1983
Where Are You Now
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Cerrone 8 - Back TrackMalligator · 1982
1982
Cerrone 8 - Back Track
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Cerrone IXMalligator Records International · 1982
1982
Cerrone IX
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Cerrone VII - You Are The OneMalligator · 1980
1980
Cerrone VII - You Are The One
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Vaudou Aux CaraïbesMalligator · 1980
1980
Vaudou Aux Caraïbes
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Cerrone VI ''Panic''Malligator Records International · 1980
1980
Cerrone VI ''Panic''
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Brigade Mondaine: La Secte De MarrakechMalligator · 1979
1979
Brigade Mondaine: La Secte De Marrakech
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
In ConcertMalligator · 1979
1979
In Concert
Vinyl, LP, Album
Live
Cerrone V - AngelinaMalligator · 1979
1979
Cerrone V - Angelina
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Brigade MondaineMalligator · 1978
1978
Brigade Mondaine
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Cerrone IV - The Golden TouchMalligator · 1978
1978
Cerrone IV - The Golden Touch
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Cerrone's ParadiseMalligator · 1977
1977
Cerrone's Paradise
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Cerrone 3 (Supernature)Malligator · 1977
1977
Cerrone 3 (Supernature)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress, Stereo
Studio
Love In C MinorMalligator · 1976
1976
Love In C Minor
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Cerrone's career.

01
Supernature
Supernature
Cerrone By Cerrone · 2022
02
Supernature (Instrumental CLIMAX edit)
·
03
Give Me Love
Give Me Love
Cerrone By Cerrone · 2022
04
Give Me Love - 1977
·
05
Summer Lovin' - Edit
·
06
Love in C Minor
Love in C Minor
Love In C Minor · 1976
07
Catching feelings
·
08
Je Suis Music - Armand Van Helden Remix Edit
·

The essentials

The 3 Cerrone albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1976
LP, Album, Stereo
Love In C Minor

Cerrone’s debut solo album broke ground with its 16-minute title track and heavy drum focus, selling millions worldwide and spawning multiple vinyl pressings.

3 tracksRecorded at Trident Studios, LondonMultiple original pressings8 million copies sold worldwide
#2 · 1977
Vinyl, LP, Album
Supernature

Featuring orchestral and synthesized disco, this album’s title track and 'Give Me Love' became staples of international dance floors.

Recorded summer 1977 in LondonOver 10 million albums soldIncludes hit singlesMultiple vinyl pressings
#3 · 2022
LP, Album, Limited Edition, Mixed
Cerrone By Cerrone

A recent studio album with remixes and fresh disco-nu disco stylings, representing Cerrone’s ongoing influence and vinyl availability today.

16 tracksReleased in FranceLimited edition pressingMixed format

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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.

Disco Symphony
Master release · LP · 2025
Market position i
30,58 €
Min price 31 €Max price 31 €
Average price 30,58 €
Only 39 copies for sale on Discogs
77 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Cerrone By Cerrone
Master release · LP · 2022
Market position i
20,88 €
Min price 21 €Max price 21 €
Average price 20,88 €
Only 44 copies for sale on Discogs
4 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
DNA
Master release · LP · 2020
Market position i
13,92 €
Min price 14 €Max price 14 €
Average price 13,92 €
Only 17 copies for sale on Discogs
4 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Hysteria
Master release · LP · 2002
Market position i
80,00 €
Min price 80 €Max price 80 €
Average price 80,00 €
Only 1 copies for sale on Discogs
220 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Love In C Minor
Master release · LP · 1976
Market position i
5,00 €
Min price 2 €Max price 5 €
Average price 5,00 €
Only 74 copies for sale on Discogs
1 575 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Red Lips
Master release · LP · 2016
Market position i
41,90 €
Min price 42 €Max price 42 €
Average price 41,90 €
Only 7 copies for sale on Discogs
29 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Disco SymphonyLP, Album
Malligator Préférence France · 2025 MAL-2501, BEC5614997 Original pressing
77 want · 486 have · ratio 0,2
30,58 €
Cerrone By CerroneLP, Album, Limited Edition, Mixed
Malligator Préférence France · 2022 BEC5610893 Original pressing
4 want · 18 have · ratio 0,2
20,88 €
DNALP, Album
Malligator Préférence France · 2020 5060685503252, BEC5650325 Original pressing
4 want · 7 have · ratio 0,6
13,92 €
Red LipsLP, Album
Because Music France · 2016 BEC5156644 Original pressing
29 want · 102 have · ratio 0,3
41,90 €
HysteriaLP, Album, Remastered
Vinyl Lovers Europe · 2012 901400 🔥 Standard edition
220 want · 147 have · ratio 1,5
80,00 €
HysteriaLP, Album
Malligator France · 2002 MAL-50216 Original pressing
220 want · 147 have · ratio 1,5
Love In C MinorLP, Album, Stereo
Atlantic India · 1976 SD 9913 🔥 Standard edition
1 575 want · 4 130 have · ratio 0,4
Love In C MinorLP, Album
Cotillion Colombia · 1976 23(7231)00027 Original pressing
1 575 want · 4 130 have · ratio 0,4
5,25 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Cerrone

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

Cerrone’s sound merged symphonic orchestration with synthesizers, expanding disco’s musical boundaries.
— 1977 Album Notes
01Recording

Love In C Minor recorded at Trident Studios London

From September to October 1976, Cerrone recorded his revolutionary debut album at Trident Studios in London, featuring a 16-minute title track and an unconventional disco sound highlighting heavy drum beats and sensual samples.

1976London
02Sales

Supernature sells over 10 million copies

Released in 1977 and recorded during the summer in London, the album Supernature achieved worldwide acclaim, selling over 10 million copies and cementing Cerrone’s status in disco music history.

1977London
03Live Show

Cerrone performs classic disco hits at the Olympia, Paris

In December 1978, Cerrone played his signature songs including Love In C Minor, Supernature, and Rocket In The Pocket at Paris' Olympia theatre, showcasing his peak disco era on iconic stages.

1978Paris
04Pressing

Original French Malligator LP releases highly sought

Original vinyl pressings on the Malligator label from the late 1970s and early 1980s, including Love In C Minor and Hysteria, remain prized by collectors with numerous pressings worldwide.

1976-1980France

FAQ

FAQ: Cerrone on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Who is Cerrone and what is his musical background?

Marc Cerrone is a French drummer and music producer, known as a disco pioneer since the 1970s. He started as a drummer and evolved into a key figure in disco and electronic dance music.

Which Cerrone albums are most important for vinyl collectors?

Essential albums include 'Love In C Minor' (1976), 'Supernature' (1977), and recent releases like 'Cerrone By Cerrone' (2022). Original 70s pressings and remastered editions are popular among collectors.

What makes the 'Love In C Minor' album unique for its time?

The 16-minute title track was revolutionary in disco for its length and focus on heavy drum beats and sensual sounds, unusual on radio or dance floors in 1976.

Are Cerrone’s disco hits still available on vinyl today?

Yes, many Cerrone albums have been reissued on vinyl, including recent limited editions like 'Disco Symphony' (2025) and 'Cerrone By Cerrone' (2022).

Where are Cerrone’s vinyl records typically pressed?

Pressings of Cerrone’s albums have been made in France, Europe, Colombia, and India, with French Malligator label releases being particularly notable.

How can I tell an original Cerrone vinyl pressing from a reissue?

Original pressings often bear labels like Malligator from the 1970s-80s and distinct catalogue numbers; reissues generally have modern labels and sometimes remastering credits.

What is the significance of Cerrone's 'Supernature' album?

'Supernature' combined symphonic orchestration and synthesizers, selling over 10 million copies globally and becoming a staple disco dancefloor classic.

Did Cerrone perform live shows notable to vinyl enthusiasts?

Yes, notable live performances, like the December 1978 Olympia show in Paris, featured performances of his key albums and became legendary within disco fan communities.

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Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 04/07/2026