Artist page · 04/07/2026
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Over 25 vinyl records in varied French folk and pop styles with original 70s and 80s LPs tracked in real-time pricing.
Brassens started performing in Parisian cabarets in the early 1950s, quickly gaining recognition for his intricate, poetic lyrics set to simple guitar arrangements. He recorded extensively for Philips Records, releasing numerous LPs mostly in the 1950s through the late 1970s. His work remains a cornerstone of French chanson, embracing themes of everyday life with wit and irony. Brassens' vinyl catalog on Vinyles.com includes various reissues and original pressings, spanning studio albums, live recordings, and compilations.
Notable labels include Philips and Mercury Records, with several releases originally mono and later issued in stereo.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Philips · 1985
Philips · 1982
Philips · 1982
Philips · 1979
Philips · 1976
Philips · 1975
Philips · 1972
Philips · 1969
Philips · 1966
Philips · 1964
Philips · 1962
Philips · 1961
Philips · 1960
Philips · 1958
Philips · 1957
Philips · 1956
Polydor · 1954
Philips · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Georges Brassens's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A 1976 studio album released on Philips capturing Brassens' mature songwriting with 14 tracks of chanson blending poetic narrative and social commentary.
The 1979 Philips release features twelve tracks including signature songs like 'Les Copains D'abord' showcasing Brassens' storytelling and musical finesse.
This 1982 Philips LP offers 27 tracks revisiting early songs, reflecting on Brassens' youthful repertoire with a comprehensive collection for collectors.
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Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
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Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
“You will stay here as long as it takes! People will eventually listen to you.”— Patachou to Brassens, 1952 Paris audition
On March 6, 1952, Brassens auditioned at the cabaret of Patachou in Paris. His nervous performance won immediate approval, launching his professional singing career with a collaboration spanning three decades with bassist Pierre Nicolas.
Between 1952 and 1955, Brassens recorded around a dozen songs for Philips Records, originally released on 78s before being compiled onto 10" LPs such as 'N°3' (1954) and 'N°4' (1956), establishing his signature style.
The 1976 French Philips LP 'Nouvelles Chansons' (catalog number 9101 092) remains sought after with its stereo sound and 14 tracks blending narrative chanson, available in several reissues including Canadian pressings.
Pierre Nicolas accompanied Brassens on double bass from his 1952 debut at Patachou’s cabaret, enhancing live performances and recordings until Brassens' final years.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Georges Brassens was a French singer-songwriter and poet best known for chansons blending folk, pop, and French variety styles rooted in poetic storytelling.
Notable LPs include ‘Nouvelles Chansons’ (1976 Philips stereo), ‘Elegie A Un Rat De Cave’ (1979 Philips), and ‘Chante Les Chansons De Sa Jeunesse’ (1982 Philips).
Brassens' vinyl editions were mainly pressed in France, with some Canadian and rare Japanese pressings for tribute albums.
His 1952 audition at cabaret Patachou in Paris was a turning point that launched his performing career despite early stage anxieties.
Many early albums were originally mono, with later issues and reissues mostly in stereo, notably from the mid-70s onwards.
Vinyles.com offers real-time prices and stock info for numerous Brassens vinyl releases, including original and reissue pressings.
Brassens' songs often explore everyday life, social commentary, irony, and poetic narratives rooted in French culture.
Collectors can find rare reissues and international pressings, including Japanese jazz tribute albums from 1979.
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