Artist page · 05/07/2026
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14 vinyl releases tracked, including classic LPs with reissues, original pressings from 1986 to 2019.
Ludwig Von 88 emerged in the Paris region around 1983, carving a unique place in French punk with a playful and chaotic style. Their early work combined punk aggression with humor, parodying various cultural figures and topics. Over time, the band's style evolved to incorporate ragga, ska, dub, jazz, and world influences, alongside pointed and often second-degree lyrics.
Through a stable lineup from the late 1980s, they released several albums regularly from 1986 through the 1990s, including studio and live records. Their vinyl catalog, spanning reissues and original pressings, offers a snapshot of the band's thematic evolutions and musical experimentations, from punk covers to concept albums touching on social and political satire.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Archives De La Zone Mondiale · 2019
Rheostat · 2017
Crash Disques · 2000
Crash Disques · 1998
Bond Age · 1997
A Donf' · 1996
A Donf' · 1995
A Donf' · 1994
Bondage Productions · 1992
Houlala · 1990
Bondage Records · 1987
Bondage Records · 1986Playlist
The tracks that sum up Ludwig Von 88's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A 2019 LP showing Ludwig Von 88's ongoing punk and alternative rock presence with 20 tracks reflecting the band's energetic and satirical style.
LP reissue of the 2000 album, a nostalgic punk rock cry against lost illusions on the French left, showcasing political punk themes.
Known for initiating the 'punk-covers' trend, this album reinterprets variety hits with punk energy, issued on reissued vinyl.
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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.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Ludwig Von 88 blends anarchic punk energy with humor and cultural parody to create a unique voice in French punk.— Music Enthusiast
This 1990 studio album features 16 tracks blending alternative rock and punk, including compositions like 'Sous Le Soleil Des Tropiques' and 'Paris Brûle-T'Il'. It remains one of Ludwig Von 88's significant vinyl releases.
Released in 2019 in France by Archives De La Zone Mondiale on LP stereo format. The pressing carries the catno AZMLP35 and remains available with seven copies for sale at approximately €4.35.
From the early 1990s, the band solidified with vocalist Karim Berrouka and guitarist Bruno Garcia (also known as Nobru), alongside Jean-Mi 'Sheljarre' and bassist Charlu, shaping their distinctive sound and stage persona with costumes and theatricality.
Reissues appeared in 2016 and 2022 on vinyl in France via Archives De La Zone Mondiale label, with catalog numbers AZMLP20 and AZMLP20B. Prices range widely, with the 2022 reissue commanding up to €22.9 for some copies.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
The stable lineup during their peak included Karim Berrouka (vocals), Bruno Garcia (guitar), Jean-Mi 'Sheljarre' (rhythm and samples), and Charlu (bass).
Their music primarily blends punk rock with alternative rock, incorporating elements of ragga, ska, dub, and world music over time.
The band was formed in 1983, emerging from the Paris region of France.
Yes, original pressings like the 2019 '20 Chansons Optimistes Pour En Finir Avec Le Futur' LP and the 1990 'Ce Jour Heureux Est Plein D'Allegresse' LP are available with several copies for sale.
Most albums are available as LP vinyl records; some CDs have been reissued on vinyl. Formats include original pressings and reissues, mainly in stereo.
Prices vary by release and condition, with common vinyl LPs found from approximately €4.35 to over €20 for certain reissues.
French label Archives De La Zone Mondiale provides many reissues and original pressings, widely available through second-hand dealers and vinyl shops in France.
'20 Chansons Optimistes Pour En Finir Avec Le Futur', 'La Révolution N'Est Pas Un Dîner De Gala', and '17 Plombs Pour Péter Les Tubes' are key vinyl albums representing their signature sound.
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