Artist page · 04/07/2026
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9 vinyl albums spanning 1979-2006 — definitive pressings from Belgium, France, US, and Brazil tracked live.
Telex emerged from Brussels in 1978, formed by Dan Lacksman, Marc Moulin, and Michel Moers. They crafted a distinctive style mixing disco beats with punk energy and layered electronic textures powered solely by synthesizers and vocoders, setting them apart in the synth-pop scene. Their music is marked by playful irony and self-deprecating humor, reflective of Belgian culture and inspired by the country's comic art heritage.
The band released a series of albums from the late 1970s to the mid-2000s, including influential titles such as "Looking For Saint Tropez" (1979) and "How Do You Dance?" (2006).
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Virgin Music · 2006
SSR · 1998
Magnetic · 1988
WEA · 1984
Ariola · 1981
Vogue · 1980
Vogue · 1979Playlist
The tracks that sum up Telex's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Debut album featuring "Moskow Diskow" and playful covers; a foundation of their electro-disco aesthetic with 9 tracks blending humor and synth innovation.
Third studio album noted for its electropop depth with contributions from Sparks; includes 9 tracks exploring themes with synth precision and irony.
Later release blending electronic innovation with homage, including a cover of Sandra Kim's Eurovision winner "J'aime la vie"; features 10 tracks with layered synths.
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Artists who share part of Telex's musical DNA.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"Telex is typically Belgian with its self-mockery and sense of humour, blending disco, punk, and electronic music in an irreverent way."— Artist summary
Telex participated representing Belgium with the ironically optimistic song "Eurovision", finishing among the last with a surreal audience reaction that included a moment of stunned silence and sparse applause.
Released in 1988 on the Atlantic label in the US and Magnetic in Belgium, "Looney Tunes" showcased social themes with twisted humor, including the disco hit "Spike Jones", but it did not achieve commercial success despite innovative sampling.
The original pressing from France on WEA in 1984 has a high collector demand with a want/have ratio of 7.8:1 and currently 5 copies for sale, indicating its rarity and desirability.
The US 1988 Atlantic pressing of "Looney Tunes" is an original pressing with a catalog number 81914-1 and remains available with 20 copies for sale.
A rare original Brazilian pressing of "Sex" on Ariola label from 1981 is known with a catalog number 204.297, priced around 30.23 €, with only 1 copy for sale, making it a collector's item.
Licensed t-shirts, hoodies and accessories, sold by EMP.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Telex was formed in 1978 in Brussels, Belgium, by Dan Lacksman, Marc Moulin, and Michel Moers.
Telex is known for synth-pop, electronic, electro, and new wave music styles, often with a disco and punk influence.
"Looking For Saint Tropez" is an essential introduction, featuring playful electro-disco sounds and minimalistic covers from their 1979 debut.
The original 1984 French pressing has a high demand from collectors, with a want-to-have ratio of 7.8:1 and very limited copies for sale.
The album "Sex" contains 9 tracks and features lyric contributions from the American band Sparks.
Yes, "How Do You Dance?" was reissued in 2023 as a remastered edition on Mute label, alongside the original 2006 Virgin pressing.
"Moskow Diskow" from 1979 is one of Telex's most recognized tracks, boosting their international notoriety with a catchy electro-disco style.
Original pressings can be found from Belgium and France, with notable albums like "Looking For Saint Tropez" and "Wonderful World" pressed locally.
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