Artist page · 04/07/2026
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50 vinyl listings, including original Philips LPs, rare mono pressings, and deluxe reissues.
Serge Gainsbourg’s extensive vinyl catalog includes landmark albums recorded largely in Paris. His discography covers a broad stylistic range, from early jazz-inflected chanson to reggae and psychedelic rock, showcasing his evolution as an artist. Gainsbourg collaborated with notable contemporaries like Jane Birkin and Brigitte Bardot, and also composed over forty film soundtracks.
His vinyl releases feature original and repress editions, with notable labels such as Philips and Mercury Records. Collectors seek out original mono pressings and promotional vinyl, as well as deluxe remastered editions appearing in recent years, including Record Store Day releases.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Diggers Factory · 2024
Wewantsounds · 2018
Philips · 2001
Mercury · 2001
Philips · 1989
Philips · 1987
Apache · 1986
Philips · 1986
Philips · 1984
Philips · 1981
Philips · 1980
Philips · 1980
Philips · 1979
Philips · 1977
Philips · 1976
Philips · 1976
Philips · 1975
Philips · 1973
Philips · 1971
Philips · 1970
Fontana · 1969
Fontana · 1968
Philips · 1967
Philips · 1964
Philips · 1964
Philips · 1962
Philips · 1961
Philips · 1959
Philips · 1958Playlist
The tracks that sum up Serge Gainsbourg's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A pivotal album blending jazz and chanson, originally issued as a mono LP on Philips, sought after for its authentic vintage sound and refined songwriting.
Iconic duet album with Brigitte Bardot, combining pop and chanson rock, with multiple pressings including a rare original Japanese stereo edition.
Gainsbourg’s debut album featuring jazz and chanson roots, pressed initially on a 10" LP by Philips, prized for its vintage sound and early artistic voice.
Go further
Artists who share part of Serge Gainsbourg'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.
The “Why this rarity” column comes from our upstream sourcing work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
His complex poetic style often includes double entendres and provocative themes, influencing generations in French pop songwriting.— Observer of French music
The 1968 Japanese pressing of 'Bonnie And Clyde' on Philips features the catalog number SFL-7357 and is highly coveted given a want to have ratio of 2.7, with no copies currently for sale.
Confidentiel’s French mono pressing from 1964 on Philips, catalog B 77.980 L, demonstrates a want to have ratio over 3.7, with three copies currently available in the market.
The original 1958 French promo edition of Du Chant À La Une is a 10" vinyl with catalog B 76.447 R, very rare with only one copy currently on sale and a want to have ratio nearing 3.9.
Released in 1980, the live recording from Théâtre Le Palace captures Gainsbourg’s performance with 18 tracks blending reggae and chanson. Original Philips pressings remain popular with prices ranging from €8.41 to €50.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
His vinyl spans chanson, pop, jazz, reggae, rock psychédélique, and soundtracks, reflecting an evolving and genre-blending career.
Notable original pressings include 'Confidentiel' (1964 mono), 'Bonnie And Clyde' (1968 stereo, Japan and France), and 'Du Chant À La Une' (1958 10" French promo).
Yes, recent reissues such as Record Store Day editions offer remastered audio on high-quality vinyl formats.
The live double LP features 18 tracks blending reggae and pop styles, recorded in 1980 in Paris.
Recorded in Kingston, Jamaica, the 1979 album is available on vinyl, showcasing his reggae influences.
This 1968 duet album with Brigitte Bardot is a key entry with multiple stereo pressings prized by collectors worldwide.
Serge Gainsbourg remains a key figure in French vinyl collections, with original and reissued albums actively bought and sold.
French markets and online stores offer original pressings, especially for albums like 'Confidentiel' and early 10" promo LPs.
Transparency
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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