Artist page · 07/07/2026
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13 vinyl records spanning electro, alternative, and film scores; originals from Record Makers and Because Music track strong collector interest.
Sébastien Tellier performs largely in French but also incorporates English, Spanish, German, and Italian. His style integrates elements of electronic, downtempo, alternative, and film music. Over 13 vinyl albums are available, including his early releases under the Record Makers label and newer works with Because Music. Tellier's versatility also extends to composing original scores for films such as "Steak" and "Marie et les naufragés".
His work features collaborations with notable musicians including Tony Allen, the drummer associated with Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. A hallmark of his albums is the use of analog instruments alongside electronic production, highlighted in records like Sexuality, produced with Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo of Daft Punk.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Because Music · 2026
Chanel · 2022
Record Makers · 2020
Record Makers · 2017
Record Makers · 2016
Record Makers · 2014
Record Makers · 2013
Record Makers · 2012
Record Makers · 2009
Record Makers · 2008
Record Makers · 2007
Because Music · 2007
Record Makers · 2006
Record Makers · 2004
Record Makers · 2001Playlist
The tracks that sum up Sébastien Tellier's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Produced by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, this 2013 LP blends electro and pop with distinctive downtempo and contemporary R&B influences.
2014 release exploring electronic jazz and psychedelic soul with 10 tracks showcasing Tellier's genre-mixing approach.
Upcoming 2026 album on Because Music, featuring 12 tracks with a blend of electronic influences and pop sensibility.
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Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
A sort of Promethean bluesman updated with robust electronic production blended with Beach Boys-inspired tones.— Description from contemporary reviews
Following his 2001 debut with L'Incroyable Vérité, Sébastien Tellier toured as opening act for the band Air, accompanied on stage by theremin virtuoso Pamelia Kurstin, blending electronic sounds with analog instruments live.
The 2004 album Politics features Tony Allen, famed Afrobeat drummer, on most tracks, merging Tellier's electronica with rhythmically rich percussion elements from legendary musician Fela Kuti's band.
Tellier's track "Fantino" was featured in Sofia Coppola's 2003 film Lost in Translation, helping to establish his cinematic presence early in his career.
Sébastien Tellier performed "Divine" at Eurovision 2008 representing France in a modified version aimed to highlight his vocals, drawn from the album Sexuality known for its deeply mixed vocal layers.
The 2008 album Sexuality was produced by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, of Daft Punk fame, marking a significant collaboration that brought polish and electronic precision to Tellier's sound.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
His vinyls include electronic, alternative, downtempo, electro-pop, and film soundtrack music, spanning from ambient synth to psychedelic soul.
Sexuality (2013) LP produced by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo offers a representative blend of electro and pop elements.
Yes, original vinyl pressings of L'Aventura (2014) and Sexuality (2013) are on the market and tracked for price and availability.
His albums generally contain between 10 and 14 tracks, balancing concise and expansive arrangements.
Prices range widely: Sexuality originals can reach around €70, L'Aventura around €17, and Domesticated about €11.
Yes, tracks like "Fantino" and "La Ritournelle" have featured in films including Lost in Translation and Narco, demonstrating his cinematic appeal.
He was born in Le Plessis-Bouchard, France, in 1975 and began his career there, releasing his debut album in 2001.
Released in 2004, Politics was his sophomore album featuring notable guest Tony Allen and integrating rhythmic Afrobeat influences.
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