Artist page · 28/06/2026
About
Six notable LPs including 'Tourist' and 'Boulevard' with numerous original and reissue pressings tracked in real time.
Emerging from Saint-Germain-en-Laye, St Germain carved a niche mixing electronic music with jazz and soul influences. His catalog spans stylistic realms from acid jazz to deep house, highlighted by key albums initially released on labels like F Communications and Blue Note. His production often integrates live instrumentation with electronic beats, reflected in albums that have seen multiple vinyl reissues and remixes. Beyond the music, his works appeal to audiophiles tracking pressings worldwide.
Vinyl collectors find a variety of editions, including original European LPs and special anniversary releases, while prices fluctuate based on demand for original pressings and rarities.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Primary Society · 2021
Warner Music France · 2015
Warner Jazz France · 2003
Blue Note · 2000
F Communications · 1995
RCA Victor · 1968
Sunshine Records · 
Philosophical Research Society · Playlist
The tracks that sum up St Germain's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
St Germain's debut illustrating his early acid jazz and deep house fusion, setting a foundation for French electronic jazz.
Features extended grooves weaving jazz and house, with standout tracks like 'Rose Rouge' and 'Sure Thing' revered by DJs.
A later album blending electronic, folk, and world influences, expanding his fusion framework with contemporary deep house.
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Artists who share part of St Germain'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.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
The pseudonym St Germain references both my birthplace and the Paris district known for jazz clubs.— Ludovic Navarre
Early compositions were produced in a home studio in Chatou, Yvelines, by Ludovic Navarre and Guy Rabiller, facilitating their experimental blending of electronic genres.
In the mid-90s, St Germain was signed by F Communications, a label led by Éric Morand and Laurent Garnier, where he released foundational works including 'Boulevard.'
The 2000 album 'Tourist' has a rare Japanese promotional pressing with catalog numbers TOCJ 66089 and 7243 5 26201 2 8, commanding high prices and collectors' interest.
A 2015 Russian unofficial release of 'St Germain' exists with label Warner Music France (2) and catalog number 0825646122011, distinguished by its unique pricing and availability.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
St Germain is the stage name of Ludovic Navarre, a French musician born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, in 1973.
His music combines elements of deep house, nu jazz, acid jazz, downtempo, and world fusion.
'Boulevard' from 1995 is a key release showcasing his early style and available on vinyl with several pressings worldwide.
Yes, variations exist especially between original pressings from France, Japan, and Russia, affecting price and collector interest.
Early work was produced in a home studio in Chatou, near Paris, often featuring collaborator Guy Rabiller.
Prices range widely, from low-end copies around 1 € to premium original pressings exceeding 90 € depending on edition and condition.
Yes, some reissues such as the 20th Anniversary Travel Versions of 'Tourist' are pressed on 180g 2LP vinyl.
Yes, the '10TH ANNIVERSARY AFRICAN PROJECT REMIXES' highlights remixed material and is available on vinyl via Parlophone.
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