A pivotal album enhancing Booba's reputation with vivid narratives and aggressive flow. Notable for hits like "Izi Monnaie" and "Bad Boy Street."
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Booba
About
Booba, French rap pioneer mixing street realism and poetic flow.
11 studio albums on vinyl, including 2008's 0.9 and 2024's Ad Vitam Æternam, with prices tracked live.
Booba started his career in the underground group Lunatic alongside Ali, releasing the classic "Mauvais Œil" in 2000. After the group's dissolution in 2002, he quickly established a solo career with the album "Temps Mort." Founder of Tallac Records, Booba has shaped French hip hop with a string of influential albums.
His vinyl catalog includes 11 albums ranging from the gold-certified "Panthéon" (2004) to recent releases like "Ad Vitam Æternam" (2024). Several pressings on Tallac Records and Addictive Music labels are key collectibles, with original editions often sought after by collectors.
Discography
Booba — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Tallac Records · 2024
Tallac Records · 2021
Tallac Records · 2017
Tallac Records · 2015
Tallac Records · 2015
Tallac Records · 2012
Tallac Records · 2010
Tallac Records · 2008
Tallac Records · 2006
Tallac Records · 2004
45 Scientific · 2002Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Booba's career.




The essentials
The 3 Booba albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Latest album featuring ten tracks that mix conscious rap and contemporary street themes. Available on a French original Tallac Records vinyl pressing.
Deluxe reissue of the 2012 "Futur" album with an expanded deluxe edition on Universal Music and Tallac Records, popular with collectors.
Collectors
For vinyl die-hards
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
Market values (source: Discogs)
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.
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Booba
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Booba's lyrics combine aggression with poetic devices, expressing complex emotions within street narratives.— French rap analysis
Booba and the underground duo Lunatic
Before his solo success, Booba formed the underground rap duo Lunatic with Ali from Issy-les-Moulineaux. Their 2000 album "Mauvais Œil" is considered a classic of French hip hop.
Founding Tallac Records and early solo work
After Lunatic disbanded in 2002, Booba released his debut solo album "Temps Mort" and later founded Tallac Records, which became his main label for vinyl releases.
Original 2008 French pressing of '0.9'
The vinyl pressing of "0.9" on Tallac Records from 2008 remains highly prized, with distinct catalog number 5313286 and pricing fluctuating between 29 and 70 euros for original editions.
2015's 'Nero Nemesis' pressing in Europe
Nero Nemesis, released in 2015, comes on a European LP pressing under Tallac Records, featuring 13 tracks blending modern rap and trap influences.
"Ouest Side" debut as number 1
"Ouest Side," released in 2006, debuted at number 1 on French album charts and holds a gold certification, solidifying Booba's commercial presence.
Records by Booba
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FAQ
FAQ: Booba on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who is Booba and where is he from?
Booba, real name Élie Yaffa, is a French rapper born in 1976 in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
What genres does Booba mainly perform?
Booba is mainly known for rap and hip hop, particularly in the French rap scene.
How many studio albums has Booba released on vinyl?
Booba has 11 studio albums available on vinyl, spanning from 2002's "Temps Mort" to 2024's "Ad Vitam Æternam."
What is Booba's most collectible vinyl album?
Booba's 2008 album "0.9" on Tallac Records is among the most collectible with original pressings fetching up to 70 euros.
Where can I find original pressings of Booba's albums in France?
Original pressings such as "0.9" and "Ad Vitam Æternam" are available on the French market via Tallac Records vinyl releases.
Is there a deluxe edition of any Booba album on vinyl?
Yes, "Futur 2.0" is a deluxe edition reissue released on vinyl in France in 2023.
Which Booba album debuted at number 1 in France?
"Ouest Side," released in 2006, debuted at number 1 on the French albums chart.
How do Booba's lyrics stand out in rap music?
Booba's lyrics mix aggressive ego-trip with rich metaphors and raw street language for a unique poetic style.
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Sources & method
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.




