Artist page · 07/07/2026
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6 vinyl albums with recent reissues and live recordings; French pressings valued between €18 and €50.
Babylon Circus stands out in the French alternative scene with a rich mix of ska, reggae, and rock influences. Founded in Lyon, the ensemble of nine musicians includes two vocalists, guitar, keyboards, bass, drums, and a three-piece brass section. Their catalog spans studio albums and energetic live performances, featuring diverse styles from reggae to cumbia, and evocative storytelling in French and English.
Their vinyl releases continue to attract collectors, with multiple reissues and recent live albums released on labels like Aaki Records and Akirira. Among their offerings are studio albums reissued on vinyl, capturing their evolving sound from the late 1990s onward, maintaining relevance for audiophile enthusiasts.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Baco Distrib · 2023
Akirira · 2020
Sony Music · 2013
Jive/Epic · 2009
Yelen Musiques · 2004
Small Axe · 2002
Small Axe · 2001
Small Axe · 1997Playlist
The tracks that sum up Babylon Circus's career.
The essentials
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Captures Babylon Circus’s live energy with 15 tracks blending ska and reggae rhythms, recorded on a 2023 French pressing.
Features 13 tracks of reggae and rock with political themes, issued in 2020 on French vinyl with stereo sound.
An alternative rock and reggae album with 19 tracks, including extended interludes, presented on vinyl reissues from 2020 and 2023.
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Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
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Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Babylon Circus is a collective of nine musicians mixing brass, reggae, and ska into a dynamic alternative sound.— Description of lineup and style
The 'Live' album was pressed on LP in France by Aaki Records in 2023, catalog number BCLPLIV23. It features 15 tracks including "De La Musique Et Du Bruit" and "Jamaican Inna London".
'State of Emergency' received an original French vinyl pressing on Akirira in 2020 with catalog number CARTELL037. It contains 13 politically charged tracks.
This album saw at least two French reissues on Akirira label, featuring stereo sound and catalog numbers 3596973862365 and 3760248836652.
Founded in Lyon in 1995, Babylon Circus grew into a nine-member band known for combining reggae, ska, and alternative rock with multi-vocal Brazilian-style brass.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Babylon Circus was formed in 1995 in Lyon, France, starting as a nine-member band blending ska and reggae influences.
The group mixes alternative rock, ska, reggae, and world music influences, with brass arrangements and politically aware lyrics.
Key vinyl releases include 'Live' (2023), 'State of Emergency' (2020), and 'Dances of Resistance' (original 2004 studio album with recent reissues).
Prices for vinyl pressings typically range from about €18 for live albums to around €50 for reissue studio albums in good condition.
Yes, original pressings exist for albums like 'Live' (2023, Aaki Records) and 'State of Emergency' (2020, Akirira), both pressed in France.
French pressing labels include Aaki Records and Akirira. Vinyl can be found through specialist retailers and online marketplaces with French stock.
Popular tracks include "J'aurais bien voulu", "Dances Of Resistance", "La Caravane", and "De La Musique Et Du Bruit" based on listener counts.
The band currently includes 9 members: 2 vocalists, a guitarist, keyboard player, bassist, drummer, and a three-piece brass section.
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