Artist page · 06/07/2026

Michel Sardou

ParisBorn in 1947Pop20 vinyl albums
Born in Paris in 1947, Michel Sardou is a prolific French singer and songwriter known for his contributions to chanson and popular French variety music since the 1970s.
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About

22 albums on vinyl, including studio LPs and live recordings — wide range of pressings and collectible editions.

Michel Sardou emerged from a family of actors and forged a lengthy career as a singer and occasional actor on stage and screen. His catalog spans multiple decades and includes 22 vinyl albums available today. His work crosses genres like pop francophone, pop internationale, variété française, and world fusion. Numerous reissues and original pressings from labels such as Mercury and Trema offer collectors diverse editions. Key tracks like "Les Lacs Du Connemara" and "La Maladie D'Amour" are staples of French music heritage, with vinyl editions tracked in real time for price and availability.

Discography

Michel Sardou discography

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

Hors FormatAZ · 2006
2006
Hors Format
CD, Album, Enhanced, Limited Edition
Studio
Live 2005 Au Palais Des SportsTrema · 2005
2005
Live 2005 Au Palais Des Sports
CD, Album, Reissue
Studio
Du PlaisirTrema · 2004
2004
Du Plaisir
CD, Album
Studio
Bercy 2001Trema · 2001
2001
Bercy 2001
CD, Album
Studio
FrançaisTrema · 2000
2000
Français
CD, Album
Studio
Bercy 98 - Concert IntégralTF1 Video · 1998
1998
Bercy 98 - Concert Intégral
Laserdisc, Album, PAL
Studio
SalutTrema · 1997
1997
Salut
CD, Album
Studio
Olympia 95 - Concert IntégralTF1 Video · 1995
1995
Olympia 95 - Concert Intégral
Laserdisc, 12", Album, Stereo, PAL
Studio
Olympia 95Trema · 1995
1995
Olympia 95
CD, Album
Studio
Selon Que Vous Serez, Etc., Etc.Trema · 1994
1994
Selon Que Vous Serez, Etc., Etc.
CD, Album
Studio
Selon Que Vous Serez, Etc., Etc.Trema · 1994
1994
Selon Que Vous Serez, Etc., Etc.
VHS, Album, Stereo
Studio
Bercy 93 - L'intégraleTrema · 1993
1993
Bercy 93 - L'intégrale
CD, Album
Studio
Le Bac GTrema · 1992
1992
Le Bac G
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Bercy 91 Concert IntégralTrema · 1991
1991
Bercy 91 Concert Intégral
CD, Album
Studio
Bercy 91 - Concert IntégralTF1 Video · 1991
1991
Bercy 91 - Concert Intégral
Laserdisc, 12", Album
Studio
SardouTrema · 1990
1990
Sardou
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Bercy 89Trema · 1989
1989
Bercy 89
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
66 - Nouveaux EnregistrementsTrema · 1989
1989
66 - Nouveaux Enregistrements
CD, Album
Studio
La Même Eau Qui CouleTrema · 1988
1988
La Même Eau Qui Coule
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Concert 87 Double Album ExtraitsTrema · 1987
1987
Concert 87 Double Album Extraits
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Michel SardouTrema · 1987
1987
Michel Sardou
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Concert 85Trema · 1985
1985
Concert 85
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Chanteur De JazzTrema · 1985
1985
Chanteur De Jazz
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Io DomenicoTrema · 1985
1985
Io Domenico
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Vladimir IlitchTrema · 1983
1983
Vladimir Ilitch
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Il Était LàTrema · 1982
1982
Il Était Là
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Canta En EspañolEpic · 1981
1981
Canta En Español
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Les Lacs Du ConnemaraTrema · 1981
1981
Les Lacs Du Connemara
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
VictoriaTrema · 1980
1980
Victoria
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Palais Des CongrèsTrema · 1979
1979
Palais Des Congrès
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Michel SardouTrema · 1979
1979
Michel Sardou
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
SardouTrema · 1978
1978
Sardou
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
SardouTrema · 1977
1977
Sardou
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Enregistrement Public OlympiaTrema · 1977
1977
Enregistrement Public Olympia
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Michel SardouTrema · 1976
1976
Michel Sardou
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Olympia 75Trema · 1975
1975
Olympia 75
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
La Maladie D'amourTrema · 1973
1973
La Maladie D'amour
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Michel SardouTrema · 1972
1972
Michel Sardou
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Enregistrement Public A L'OlympiaPhilips · 1971
1971
Enregistrement Public A L'Olympia
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
J'habite En FrancePhilips · 1970
1970
J'habite En France
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Michel Sardou's career.

01
Les Lacs Du Connemara
Les Lacs Du Connemara
Les Lacs Du Connemara · 1981
02
La Maladie D'Amour
·
03
Je Vais T'Aimer
Je Vais T'Aimer
Bercy 2001 · 2001
04
En Chantant
·
05
Une Fille Aux Yeux Clairs
Une Fille Aux Yeux Clairs
Live 2005 Au Palais Des Sports · 2005
06
Être une femme
Être une femme
Les Lacs Du Connemara · 1981
07
Afrique Adieu
Afrique Adieu
Bercy 2001 · 2001
08
La Java De Broadway
·

The essentials

The 3 Michel Sardou albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1985
LP, Album
Io Domenico

A 1985 studio album with 11 tracks including the title track and "Délire d'amour". Available in original French and Canadian pressings, from label Trema.

11 tracksOriginal Trema LPFrench and Canadian pressingsPrice range €1–26
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#2 · 1981
LP, Album, Stereo
Les Lacs Du Connemara

1981 studio album featuring the influential title track. Known for multiple original French pressings and international versions, popular among collectors.

9 tracksOriginal Trema LPMultiple international pressingsPrice range €0.99–20
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#3 · 2022
Vinyle
Best Of

A compilation released in 2022 on Mercury Records gathering highlights from Sardou's extensive career, reflecting his influence in French pop and chanson.

CompilationMercury RecordsPop francophone classics
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Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Michel Sardou

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

"Les Lacs Du Connemara remains among the most played French songs on vinyl today."
— Vinyl Price Tracking Data
01Vinyl Pressing

Original 'Io Domenico' LP pressing in France and Canada

The 1985 LP 'Io Domenico' was released on Trema label with original pressings in France (catalog no. 310 181) and Canada (310.181), differing slightly in presentation and pricing. Collectors find a wide price range from €1 to €26.

1985France, Canada
02Studio Album

'Les Lacs Du Connemara' LP details

Sardou's 1981 landmark album 'Les Lacs Du Connemara' was pressed originally by Trema in France, catalog numbers 310114 and 310 114, with additional international pressings including one from Greece by Music-Box label.

1981France, Greece
03Music Career

Stage origins and acting pursuits

Michel Sardou began his career in Paris, born in 1947 to actors Fernand and Jackie Sardou. Beyond singing, he has also taken roles in cinema and theatre, contributing to his broad artistic profile.

1947Paris
04Vinyl Market

Current price and availability snapshots

Vinyl editions of 'Io Domenico' and 'Les Lacs Du Connemara' show active market listings with hundreds of copies available worldwide, spanning prices from under €1 to over €20 depending on rarity and pressing.

2023Worldwide

Records by Michel Sardou

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La vieille - Back Cover La vieille - Front Cover

La vieille

Michel Sardou
French Variety Variety
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Master Serie - Front Cover Master Serie - Back Cover

Master Serie

Michel Sardou
French Variety Variety
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Mods et rockers - Front Cover

Mods et rockers

Michel Sardou
French Pop Pop
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Si j'avais un frère - Front Cover

Si j'avais un frère

Michel Sardou
French Pop Pop
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Tu as changé - Front Cover Tu as changé - Back Cover

Tu as changé

Michel Sardou
French Pop Pop
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Nous n'aurons pas d'enfant - Front Cover

Nous n'aurons pas d'enfant

Michel Sardou
French Pop Pop
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Les ricains - Front Cover

Les ricains

Michel Sardou
French Pop Pop
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Les filles d'aujourd'hui - Front Cover

Les filles d'aujourd'hui

Michel Sardou
French Pop Pop
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Le madras - Front Cover

Le madras

Michel Sardou
French Pop Pop
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Une fille aux yeux clairs - Front Cover

Une fille aux yeux clairs

Michel Sardou
French Pop Pop
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From $43.00 1 offer
Les grandes chansons - Front Cover

Les grandes chansons

Michel Sardou
French Pop Pop
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Io Domenico - Front Cover Io Domenico - Front Cover

Io Domenico

Michel Sardou
French Pop Pop
MERCURY
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Olympia 73 - Front Cover Olympia 73 - Back Cover

Olympia 73

Michel Sardou
French Pop Pop
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Best Of - Front Cover

Best Of

Michel Sardou
French Variety Variety
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Je me souviens d'un adieu - Front Cover

Je me souviens d'un adieu

Michel Sardou
French Pop Pop
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Engagé - Front Cover

Engagé

Michel Sardou
French Variety Variety
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Intime - Front Cover

Intime

Michel Sardou
French Variety Variety
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From $50.17 2 offers
Les lacs du Connemara - Front Cover

Les lacs du Connemara

Michel Sardou
French Variety Variety
MERCURY RECORDS
From $41.39 1 offer
Best Of - Front Cover

Best Of

Michel Sardou
French Pop Pop
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En chantant - Front Cover

En chantant

Michel Sardou
French Pop Pop
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La maladie d'amour - Les chansons d'amour vol 2 - Front Cover

La maladie d'amour - Les chansons d'amour vol 2

Michel Sardou
French Pop Pop
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CDs by Michel Sardou

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La vieille - Front Cover

La vieille

Michel Sardou
French Variety Variety
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60 années, 60 singles - Front Cover 60 années, 60 singles - Front Cover

60 années, 60 singles

Michel Sardou
French Rock Rock
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Io Domenico - Front Cover Io Domenico - Front Cover

Io Domenico

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French Pop Pop
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FAQ

FAQ

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

When did Michel Sardou start his music career?

Michel Sardou's music career began in the early 1970s, with album releases starting in 1970.

What are Michel Sardou's most popular vinyl albums?

Notable vinyl albums include "Les Lacs Du Connemara" (1981), "Io Domenico" (1985), and various Best Of compilations featuring his hits.

Which labels released Michel Sardou's vinyl records in France?

His vinyl records in France were primarily released on the Trema and Mercury labels.

Are there collectible international pressings of Michel Sardou's albums?

Yes, several albums like "Les Lacs Du Connemara" have international pressings including releases from Greece and Canada, valuable to collectors.

How many tracks are on the 'Io Domenico' LP?

The original 'Io Domenico' LP contains 11 tracks spanning over 40 minutes of music.

What genres of music does Michel Sardou cover?

Michel Sardou's work covers pop, chanson française, variété française, pop internationale, and world fusion genres.

How can I find the best price for Michel Sardou vinyl records?

Using real-time vinyl price tracking platforms can help compare prices and find the best deals on Michel Sardou records worldwide.

Does Michel Sardou have live concert recordings on vinyl?

Yes, various live concert albums like "Olympia 73" and "Bercy 89" exist, capturing his stage performances on vinyl.

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Last updated: 06/07/2026