Artist page · 06/07/2026
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5 vinyl releases spanning French Touch, New Wave, and Hip Hop — original 'Sad Hill' pressings notable.
Éric Mazel, better known as Kheops, established the Sad Hill Records label in 1997, releasing his influential solo debut album 'Sad Hill' that year. The album is a concept record featuring collaborations with various rap artists, producing an immersive French hip hop experience. He followed up with several vinyl releases, such as 'Sad Hill Impact' and 'Anthology Mix IAM', extending his reach within French Touch and New Wave genres.
Kheops's catalog includes vinyl pressings ranging from original 1997 French LPs to modern colored vinyl editions. 'Sad Hill' notably remains his seminal work, with multiple pressings sought after in collector circles. His influence also includes a longstanding presence as a radio host, deepening his impact on French hip hop and vinyl culture.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Playlist
The tracks that sum up Kheops's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Kheops's solo debut concept album from 1997, blending multiple rap collaborations across 17 tracks that shaped his Sad Hill Records label.
A 2020 compilation vinyl that celebrates Kheops's legacy and contributions to French hip hop with mixes from the IAM collective.
A new wave colored vinyl edition expanding on Kheops's 'Sad Hill' concept, featuring modern production and fresh sounds.
Go further
Artists who share part of Kheops'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.
Sad Hill was a concept album where I invited rap artists and produced all their tracks.— Kheops
Kheops created his Sad Hill Records label in 1997, releasing the solo concept album 'Sad Hill' that featured collaborations and helped define his sound.
The 1997 LP pressing of 'Sad Hill' on Sad Hill Records is regularly listed for between €26 and €230, showing collector interest and rarity.
For several seasons, Kheops co-presented a radio show weekly on Skyrock, alongside Def Bond, promoting French hip hop culture on air.
There are at least four known LP versions of 'Sad Hill': including 1997 original, test pressings, and limited colored vinyl, reflecting its continuing relevance.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Kheops is Éric Mazel, a French hip hop DJ born in 1966, known for his solo work and as a member of the group IAM, mixing French Touch and rap styles.
Key releases include the 1997 LP 'Sad Hill', its colored vinyl edition planned for 2025, and the 2020 'ANTHOLOGY MIX IAM' compilation.
'Sad Hill' was first released in 1997 on the Sad Hill Records label, which Kheops founded the same year.
Yes, original 1997 LP pressings in France are collectible, with prices ranging from about €26 to €230 based on condition and availability.
Kheops's vinyl blends elements of Electro francophone (French Touch), New Wave, and Rap/Hip Hop genres.
Yes, 'Sad Hill Impact' is a colored vinyl edition releasing in 2025, adding visual appeal and new wave elements to the sound.
The original 'Sad Hill' LP was pressed in France in 1997 on Sad Hill Records, with several versions including test pressings.
Though based in France, Kheops's work gains recognition among French hip hop enthusiasts and vinyl collectors internationally.
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