Artist page · 06/07/2026
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Over 29 vinyl releases including seminal LPs like Pop Satori and Paris Ailleurs; original pressings priced up to €48.
With a discography spanning more than four decades, Étienne Daho is a French singer, songwriter, producer, and occasional actor renowned for shaping French pop music's evolution. He recorded his debut album Mythomane in 1981, collaborating with producers like Jacno and Frank Darcel. Over the years, Daho explored synth-pop and new wave styles, gaining widespread recognition with albums such as Pop Satori (1986) and Paris Ailleurs (1991), the latter selling over 500,000 copies. His 1996 release Eden continued his electronic experiments. Daho's career includes extensive touring, live recordings, and collaborations with numerous artists.
Vinyl collectors will find a range of editions, including remastered releases and colored vinyl, with pressings from labels like Virgin, Parlophone,…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Barclay · 2024
Barclay · 2023
Parlophone · 2020
Parlophone · 2020
Gallimard Jeunesse · 2019
Virgin · 2017
Polydor · 2014
Polydor · 2013
Radical Pop Music · 2010
Capitol Music · 2009
Capitol Music · 2007
Virgin · 2003
Virgin · 2001
Virgin · 2001
Virgin · 2000
Virgin · 1996
Virgin · 1994
Virgin · 1993
Virgin · 1991
Virgin · 1989
Virgin · 1988
Virgin · 1986
Virgin · 1984
Virgin · 1981Playlist
The tracks that sum up Étienne Daho's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This album solidified Daho's role in French pop, featuring synth-pop and chanson elements with singles like Épaule Tattoo and Duel au Soleil.
Recorded partly in New York, this album sold over 500,000 copies and included multiple singles with accompanying music videos.
Awarded Album Pop/Rock of the Year, L'Invitation blends pop rock with introspective songwriting, certified platinum in France.
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Artists who share part of Étienne Daho's musical DNA.
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.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
“The 'Dahomania' phenomenon in the 80s defined a generation of French pop fans.”— French music press
Pop Satori (1986) was recorded in London with Torch Song's William Orbit who had limited involvement, leading Daho and Arnold Turboust to complete sessions in Paris.
Following the 1991 album Paris Ailleurs, Étienne Daho toured internationally, performing in 14 countries and selling over 500,000 copies of the album.
Daho produced artists like Daniel Darc and Lio, and performed duets with Vanessa Paradis and Charlotte Gainsbourg, among others, showcasing versatility.
Released in 2024, the 'Etienne Live' LP on Barclay captures performances including tracks like 'L'invitation' and 'Le Grand Sommeil' recorded live in France.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Étienne Daho began his career in the late 1970s with early performances in Rennes and released his debut album Mythomane in 1981.
Daho's music incorporates pop, synth-pop, new wave, and French chanson elements across his extensive discography.
Pop Satori (1986), Paris Ailleurs (1991), and L'Invitation (2011) stand out as key vinyl releases with significant artistic and commercial impact.
Yes, colored vinyl versions and remastered editions are available for several albums, including Il Ne Dira Pas and Pop Satori.
Paris Ailleurs was recorded partially in New York during the summer of 1991.
Popular tracks include 'Week-end à Rome', 'Le premier jour', 'Comme Un Boomerang', and 'Mon manège à moi'.
Prices for key LPs range widely, from affordable reissues around €6 to original pressings reaching up to €48, depending on rarity and demand.
French cities like Paris and Rennes, linked to recordings and performances, serve as primary markets for Étienne Daho vinyl collectors.
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