Artist page · 04/07/2026

Michel Legrand

ParisBorn in 1932Bandes originales (Films séries jeux…)10 vinyl albums
Michel Legrand (1932-2019) was a French composer, pianist, and jazz musician born in Paris. He blended jazz, classical, and film score genres, composing over 200 soundtracks and 100 albums in his lifetime.
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11 Micheal Legrand vinyl records featured, including the classic 1958 Legrand Jazz; original 1968 Thomas Crown Affair pressings range €10-18.

Michel Legrand mastered multiple musical worlds, from jazz and classical piano to film scoring. Originating from Paris, he contributed extensively to French and international cinema with iconic soundtracks like "The Thomas Crown Affair" (1968) and "Les Demoiselles De Rochefort" (1967). His discography spans jazz classics such as the 1958 stereo album "Legrand Jazz" and cinematic compositions in stereo and mono formats. Vinyl collectors find diverse pressings worldwide, including original French and German pressings of his scores. Legrand also embraced contemporary styles and recorded with famed international artists, capturing a wide fanbase across jazz, pop, and cinematic music scenes.

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Discography

Michel Legrand discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Orchestra Arranged And Conducted By Michel LegrandMainstream Records · 1972
1972
Orchestra Arranged And Conducted By Michel Legrand
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Michel LegrandBell Records · 1972
1972
Michel Legrand
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Themes & VariationsBell Records · 1972
1972
Themes & Variations
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Time For Loving (Original Soundtrack)RCA Victor · 1972
1972
Time For Loving (Original Soundtrack)
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Le MansColumbia Masterworks · 1971
1971
Le Mans
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Un Peu De Soleil Dans L'Eau FroideBell Records · 1971
1971
Un Peu De Soleil Dans L'Eau Froide
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Wuthering HeightsAmerican International Records · 1970
1970
Wuthering Heights
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
La Dame Dans L'Auto Avec Des Lunettes Et Un Fusil (The Lady In The Car With Glasses And A Gun)Disques Vogue · 1970
1970
La Dame Dans L'Auto Avec Des Lunettes Et Un Fusil (The Lady In The Car With Glasses And A Gun)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Peau D'AneParamount Records · 1970
1970
Peau D'Ane
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Happy Ending (Original Motion Picture Score)United Artists Records · 1969
1969
The Happy Ending (Original Motion Picture Score)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Michel Legrand Chante Les Moulins De Mon CœurPhilips · 1969
1969
Michel Legrand Chante Les Moulins De Mon Cœur
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
I Love YouPhilips · 1969
1969
I Love You
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Windmills Of Your MindWorld Pacific Jazz · 1969
1969
Windmills Of Your Mind
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
La PiscineUnited Artists Records · 1969
1969
La Piscine
Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Studio
The Thomas Crown Affair (Original Motion Picture Score)United Artists Records · 1968
1968
The Thomas Crown Affair (Original Motion Picture Score)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Ice Station ZebraMGM Records · 1968
1968
Ice Station Zebra
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
At Shelly's Manne-HoleVerve Records · 1968
1968
At Shelly's Manne-Hole
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
How To Save A Marriage And Ruin Your LifeColumbia Masterworks · 1968
1968
How To Save A Marriage And Ruin Your Life
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Les Demoiselles De Rochefort (Bande Originale Du Film)Philips · 1968
1968
Les Demoiselles De Rochefort (Bande Originale Du Film)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Les Demoiselles De Rochefort - La Version OrchestralePhilips · 1967
1967
Les Demoiselles De Rochefort - La Version Orchestrale
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Les Demoiselles De Rochefort (Bande Originale Du Film)Philips · 1967
1967
Les Demoiselles De Rochefort (Bande Originale Du Film)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
A Matter Of InnocenceDecca · 1967
1967
A Matter Of Innocence
Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Studio
Les Parapluies De CherbourgPhilips · 1964
1964
Les Parapluies De Cherbourg
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Jacques Demy - Les Parapluies De CherbourgPhilips · 1964
1964
Jacques Demy - Les Parapluies De Cherbourg
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Archi-CordesPhilips · 1964
1964
Archi-Cordes
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Rhapsody In Blue / Un Americain A ParisPhilips · 1962
1962
Rhapsody In Blue / Un Americain A Paris
Vinyl, LP, 10", Album, Stereo
Studio
Broadway Is My BeatPhilips · 1962
1962
Broadway Is My Beat
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Rendez-Vous À ParisPhilips · 1962
1962
Rendez-Vous À Paris
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Paris Jazz PianoPhilips · 1961
1961
Paris Jazz Piano
Vinyl, LP, 10", Album, Mono
Studio
Legrand PianoColumbia · 1960
1960
Legrand Piano
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Reunion In RhythmColumbia · 1959
1959
Reunion In Rhythm
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Legrand JazzColumbia · 1958
1958
Legrand Jazz
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Columbia Album Of Cole PorterColumbia · 1958
1958
The Columbia Album Of Cole Porter
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
A L'AlhambraPhilips · 1957
1957
A L'Alhambra
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Bonjour ParisPhilips · 1956
1956
Bonjour Paris
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
April In ParisColumbia Masterworks · 1956
1956
April In Paris
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Musique Pour 2 Pianos (Vol. 1)Riviera · 1955
1955
Musique Pour 2 Pianos (Vol. 1)
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
I Love ParisColumbia · 1954
1954
I Love Paris
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Summer Of '42Warner Bros. Records ·
Summer Of '42
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
I Had A BallMercury ·
I Had A Ball
Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Studio

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Michel Legrand's career.

01
Les Moulins De Mon Coeur
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02
La vie en rose
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03
Sans toi
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04
Django
Django
Legrand Jazz · 1958
05
The Summer Knows (Theme from "The Summer of '42')
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06
Sous le ciel de Paris
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07
Wild Man Blues
Wild Man Blues
Legrand Jazz · 1958
08
The Jitterbug Waltz
The Jitterbug Waltz
Legrand Jazz · 1958

The essentials

The 3 Michel Legrand albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1958
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Legrand Jazz

This 1958 release is a foundational jazz album featuring standards spanning 11 tracks, recorded in stereo and revered among jazz vinyl collectors.

11 tracksStereo mixColumbia labelJazz classics
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#2 · 1968
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
The Thomas Crown Affair (Original Motion Picture Score)

Iconic 1968 soundtrack with 11 tracks including 'The Windmills Of Your Mind', available in original French and German pressings priced €10-18.

11 tracksOriginal pressings France/GermanyUnited Artists labelStereo and Mono formats
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#3 · 1972
Vinyl, LP, Album
Time For Loving (Original Soundtrack)

Film score from 1972 featuring 14 tracks, available in original UK pressings; priced affordably from €1.74 to €7.55 on vinyl markets.

14 tracksRCA Victor labelUK original pressingsStage & Screen genre
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Artists who share part of Michel Legrand's musical DNA.

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Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Michel Legrand

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

At 22, Legrand released 'I Love Paris', one of the best-selling instrumental albums ever.
— Michel Legrand's career overview
01Studio

Recording of The Thomas Crown Affair soundtrack

This 1968 studio album was released by United Artists Records with stereo and mono versions on French and German pressings, catalog number 37.705 UAY in France.

1968France
02Live Venue

Legrand Jazz live recordings

Legrand Jazz (1958) includes tracks like 'The Jitterbug Waltz' and 'Django' representing French jazz with worldwide stereo and mono vinyl releases.

1958Colombia
03Production

Michel Legrand's output in 1972

1972 saw several albums like 'Time For Loving' and 'Themes & Variations', issued on labels such as RCA Victor and Bell Records, spanning jazz and soundtrack genres.

1972Multiple countries
Legrand introduced rock'n'roll to France, recording a parody with jazz musicians in 1956.
— Historical career notes

Records by Michel Legrand

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Michel Legrand meets Miles Davis - Front Cover Michel Legrand meets Miles Davis - Back Cover

Michel Legrand meets Miles Davis

Michel Legrand
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
DECCA
From $35.29 3 offers
Legrand Jazz - Front Cover

Legrand Jazz

Michel Legrand
Liturgy Classical Music
DECCA
From $42.52 1 offer
Il était une fois Michel Legrand - Front Cover

Il était une fois Michel Legrand

Michel Legrand
Film Music Soundtracks (Films, series, games, etc.)
DECCA
From $46.03 1 offer
Legrand Jazz - Front Cover

Legrand Jazz

Miles Davis
Free Jazz Jazz/Blues
Intermusic
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Noël ! Noël !! Noël !!! - Front Cover

Noël ! Noël !! Noël !!!

Michel Legrand
French Retro Variety Variety
BARCLAY
From $27.20 1 offer
La Piscine - Un Homme Est Mort - Front Cover

La Piscine - Un Homme Est Mort

Michel Legrand
Film Music Soundtracks (Films, series, games, etc.)
WEWANTSOUNDS
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Michel Legrand - Essential Works 1954 - 1959

Essential Works 1954 - 1959

Michel Legrand
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
Diggers Factory
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LEGRAND JAZZ/VINYLE AUDIOPHILE 180GR/1 BONUS TRACKS - Front Cover

LEGRAND JAZZ/VINYLE AUDIOPHILE 180GR/1 BONUS TRACKS

Michel Legrand
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
20TH CENTURY MASTERWORKS
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Legrand Jazz - Front Cover

Legrand Jazz

Michel Legrand
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
DECCA
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I LOVE JAZZ - Front Cover

I LOVE JAZZ

Michel Legrand
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
WAGRAM
From $25.54 2 offers
The Thomas Crown Affair - Front Cover

The Thomas Crown Affair

Michel Legrand
Film Music Soundtracks (Films, series, games, etc.)
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
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Legrand piano: I love Paris - Front Cover

Legrand piano: I love Paris

Michel Legrand
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
Intermusic
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FAQ

FAQ

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

What are Michel Legrand's most famous vinyl records?

Key albums include "Legrand Jazz" (1958), "The Thomas Crown Affair" soundtrack (1968), and "Time For Loving" soundtrack (1972), essential for jazz and film soundtrack collectors.

Where can I find original pressings of Michel Legrand’s albums?

Original pressings are available from France, Germany, Colombia, and the UK, with notable United Artists and Columbia label releases in stereo and mono vinyl.

What genres did Michel Legrand's vinyl releases cover?

Legrand’s vinyl spans jazz, film soundtracks, pop, and classical genres, reflecting his broad compositional and performance range.

Are Michel Legrand's jazz albums available on audiophile-grade vinyl?

Yes, several releases including remastered editions exist on 180g audiophile vinyl, providing enhanced sound quality for collectors.

Is Michel Legrand's music popular among vinyl collectors in France?

Michel Legrand holds a strong presence among French vinyl collectors, with original French pressings sought after for their historic value and sound.

How much do Michel Legrand's original French pressings typically cost?

France pressings like "The Thomas Crown Affair" range around €14, with some going between €10 and €18 depending on condition and rarity.

Are there vinyl reissues of Michel Legrand’s film scores?

Yes, labels like Wagram and Decca have reissued classic film scores, often including bonus tracks and updated mastering on vinyl.

What should I listen for to confirm an original Michel Legrand pressing?

Check label details like catalog number, pressing country, and mastering credits; original pressings often include both stereo and mono versions.

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Last updated: 04/07/2026