Artist page · 04/07/2026
About
Over 10 vinyl releases, original 1966 mono LPs valued, and robust market for 'Nougayork' editions.
Known for his fusion of jazz rhythms with French chanson, Claude Nougaro's career spanned over four decades. Beginning in Paris cabarets in 1959, he carved a niche mixing bossa nova, jazz, and pop, producing seminal albums like 'Claude Nougaro' (1966) and the internationally inspired 'Nougayork' (1987). Later works such as 'Zénith Made In Nougaro' (1989) captured live performance vitality. His vinyl catalog features various original pressings and reissues popular among collectors.
Nougaro's music often reflects urban life and poetic storytelling, with songs like 'Armstrong' and 'Tu Verras' still resonating widely. Vinyl editions vary in rarity and price, with some pressings highly sought for their mono sound quality and historical significance.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Blue Note · 2004
EMI Music France · 2000
Philips · 1999
Philips · 1997
Phonogram · 1993
Philips · 1991
WEA · 1989
WEA · 1989
WEA · 1987
Barclay · 1986
Barclay · 1985
Barclay · 1983
Barclay · 1982
Barclay · 1981
Barclay · 1980
Barclay · 1979
Barclay · 1978
Barclay · 1977
Barclay · 1977
Barclay · 1975
Philips · 1974
Philips · 1971
Philips · 1969
Philips · 1966Président · 1959Playlist
The tracks that sum up Claude Nougaro's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A fusion of jazz, electronic, and pop styles, this album marked a fresh urban sound for Nougaro, featuring the title track and 'Lady Liberty'. Various pressings widely collected today.
Classic early album blending jazz and bossa nova with chanson. Features tracks like 'Bidonville' and 'Armstrong' with original French pressings highly desired by collectors.
Live album capturing Nougaro's energetic stage presence. Released in original French pressings and recent reissues, notable for its rich jazz and pop performances.
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Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
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.
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
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"A fusion of jazz and French poetry defines Nougaro's sound with urban energy."— Vocal style commentary
The 1966 mono vinyl LP on Philips, identified by catalog number P 77.865 L, remains a key collectible with a want to have ratio of 153 to 114 copies. Original pressings in France fetch prices starting near 6 €.
The 1987 'Nougayork' vinyl original pressings sell from about 3 € to 14 €, including a notable mispress European edition and Canadian pressings by WEA, with over 2700 copies held by collectors.
Originally issued by WEA in 1989, the 'Zénith Made In Nougaro' vinyl LP has original French pressings selling from 10 € upwards, plus a 2024 Warner Music reissue available at higher price points around 20 €.
Claude Nougaro began singing professionally in 1959 at the Paris cabaret Lapin Agile in Montmartre, transitioning from journalism and songwriting to performing his works.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Hit songs include "Armstrong," "Tu Verras," and "Le Cinéma." These tracks appear on multiple vinyl albums and remain favorites among collectors.
The 1966 mono LP 'Claude Nougaro' on Philips offers original sound quality prized by vinyl enthusiasts for its jazz and chanson mix.
Yes, the 180g colored vinyl pressing of 'Nougayork' issued by Warner Music France in 2024 is a notable colored edition widely sought by fans.
Original French pressings from the 1960s to 1980s can range from 6 € to over 20 €, depending on rarity and condition.
'Zénith Made In Nougaro' from 1989 is a key live album available on vinyl, including original French and recent reissue pressings.
Studio albums generally feature 8 to 12 tracks, with some live double LPs extending to 24 tracks.
Toulouse, his birthplace, and New York, where he recorded 'Nougayork,' strongly shaped his artistic style.
Original pressings often carry specific catalog numbers, labels like Philips or WEA, and distinct mono or stereo sound formats.
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