Artist page · 06/07/2026
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Over 5 albums on vinyl including a limited 2026 LP; prices range from €25 to €101 for original pressings.
Les Wampas have been a fixture on the French punk and alternative rock scene since 1983, rooted in Parisian suburbs like Epinay and Villeneuve-la-Garenne. Their sound evolved from psychobilly influences, and their lineup stabilized in the late 1980s. Didier Wampas fronts the group with a distinctive vocal style and high-energy shows often involving crowd interaction.
The band's discography includes albums released under various labels, with notable releases continuing into the 2020s. Their vinyl records are sought after, featuring different pressings, reissues, and limited editions mostly distributed in France. Their work spans punk, hardcore, and power pop elements merged into a spirited French punk rock identity.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
At(h)ome · 2026
Verycords · 2022
Verycords · 2019
Verycords · 2017
Verycords · 2014
Barclay · 2009
Atmosphériques · 2006
Atmosphériques · 2003
PIAS France · 2000
F.K.O. · 1998
BMG France · 1996
BMG France · 1996
BMG France · 1993
Eurobond Records · 1990
New Rose Records · 1988
Tutti Frutti Records · 1986Playlist
The tracks that sum up Les Wampas's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A pivotal 1990 album capturing the band's alternative rock and punk roots with 14 tracks, originally released on Eurobond Records. Features French punk anthems that helped establish their reputation.
2019 punk rock album featuring 14 tracks with political edge and humor, pressed on vinyl by Verycords. The LP remains in circulation with stable pricing around €28.
Forthcoming 2026 limited edition LP on At(h)ome label, numbered pressing from France with 15 tracks, showing the band's long-lasting activity and continued relevance in vinyl format.
Go further
Artists who share part of Les Wampas'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 Wampas hate Kyo! The Wampas hate shitty mainstream music!" — Didier Wampas— Didier Wampas, 2004 Victoires de la Musique
At the 1991 Printemps de Bourges festival, Didier Wampas energized the crowd so intensely that seats were torn out and thrown on stage. Drummer Nikko crowd-surfed, fracturing ribs but continued the show, marking a memorable, chaotic concert moment.
The 1993 album 'Simple et Tendre' was recorded partly in the English countryside produced by Mark Wallis, with strings tracked at Abbey Road’s EMI studios, marking their first release on a major label BMG.
The 1990 LP 'Les Wampas Vous Aiment' was released on Eurobond Records with mixing done in Pathé studios in Boulogne-Billancourt by producer Andy Lydon, marking a new stage for the band with professional production.
The upcoming 2026 album 'Où Va Nous?' on At(h)ome label is issued as a limited and numbered LP pressing in France, reflecting a collectible release in their discography.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Didier Wampas, born Didier Chappedelaine, leads the band with his distinctive vocal style and personality.
The band formed in 1983 in the Paris suburbs.
Their vinyl releases include punk, punk hardcore, alternative rock, and power pop with a French punk identity.
Yes, most Les Wampas albums are pressed and available as vinyl records released primarily in France.
They have at least 5 vinyl albums including originals and limited editions across several decades.
This 2026 release is a limited edition, numbered LP pressed in France with 15 tracks, highlighting the band's ongoing vinyl presence.
Didier is known for energetic performances involving crowd surfing, interacting with fans, and lively stage antics.
Original pressings like 'Les Wampas Vous Aiment' from 1990 and others can often be found through French vinyl retailers and collectors' markets.
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