Artist page · 04/07/2026
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Over 20 studio albums with notable pressings on [PIAS] and Pathé; vinyl editions vary from LPs to limited releases.
Jean-Louis Murat crafted a diverse catalog that includes over 24 vinyl records featuring genres such as alternative country, folk francophone, and pop. His releases, issued primarily under labels like [PIAS] Recordings France and Pathé, encompass studio albums, limited edition LPs, and reissues, many of which can be found in various vinyl formats. The ongoing interest in his work is reflected in the continued availability and collector demand for titles like "Mustango" and "Dolores," which showcase his lyrical depth and musical versatility.
His style ranges from synth-driven pop to acoustic folk elements, representing a broad spectrum of French chanson and pop-rock influences.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
[PIAS] Le Label · 2020
[PIAS] Le Label · 2020
Scarlett · 2017
[PIAS] Le Label · 2016
[PIAS] Le Label · 2013
V2 · 2006
Labels · 1999
Virgin · 1996
Virgin · 1995
Virgin · 1993
Virgin · 1993
Pathé · 1984
Pathé · 1982Playlist
The tracks that sum up Jean‐Louis Murat's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A key album blending rock and pop with chanson and pop rock influences, notable for its depth and vinyl editions ranging from original to remastered reissues.
Features a mix of alternative and pop rock, with 12 tracks, remastered vinyl editions, and maintaining presence on the vinyl market since 2018.
Latest works from 2020 capturing direct pop chanson styles in a limited edition LP with 11 tracks available in original French pressing.
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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.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Music is a way to tell the stories that live in the silence of words.— Jean-Louis Murat
The 1999 original LP pressing of "Mustango" was released on the Labels label in France with catalogue number 8481011, and remains highly sought after among collectors, with prices reaching 65.25€ for well-preserved copies.
The 2020 limited edition of "Baby Love" was released in France on [PIAS] Le Label with catno PIASLL152LP, noted for its consistent market price around 17€ and availability with 15 copies currently for sale.
"Passions Privées" exhibits a synth-pop and chanson blend from the 1984 release on Pathé, with original LP pressings available and a moderate collector interest reflected in consistent resale values from 8.69€ to 18€.
Originally released earlier, the 2020 vinyl reissue of "Taormina" on the Scarlett label in France includes remastered audio and limited edition LP format, priced new on the market at around 22€.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Jean-Louis Murat was a French singer-songwriter known for alternative country, pop, folk francophone, and chanson styles, active from the early 1980s until 2023.
Key vinyl albums include "Mustango" (1999), "Dolores" (2018), and "Baby Love" (2020), each available as LPs with various pressings and editions.
Most of his vinyl records are pressed in France, notably under labels such as [PIAS] Recordings France, Pathé, and Scarlett.
Collectors seek original pressings, limited editions, and remastered reissues, with price variations reflecting rarity and condition, tracked on vinyl price platforms.
Yes, several albums including "Baby Love" and "Dolores" were released in limited edition vinyl formats, often with remastered audio.
"Toboggan" from 2013 features a blend of rock and pop style with chanson influences, available as an original LP pressing on vinyl.
Yes, vinyl pressings from France are commonly distributed and can be found throughout Europe in second-hand and retail markets.
French vinyl from the 1980s, such as "Passions Privées," maintains collector interest with moderate prices reflecting historical significance and condition.
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