Artist page · 04/07/2026
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Fourteen vinyl albums available, classic hits collected, originals from 1983-1989 fetch moderate prices.
Charles Aznavour's vinyl catalog features 14 albums, spanning from classic chanson francaise to varied pop influences. His career began in Paris amidst a rich cultural milieu. He recorded extensively in French and other languages, often reinterpreting his signature songs. His albums chart a persistent creative evolution over three decades, including collaborations with prominent labels such as Barclay, Trema, and Parophone. His works remain in demand on vinyl, with pressings primarily from France, Italy, Brazil, and Canada during the 1980s.
The catalogue includes studio and live albums as well as compilations of his greatest hits. Notable is the 1987 Trema LP "Aznavour" with multiple pressings and varying prices on the collector market. The 1989 LP "L'Élan, Vol.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Trema · 1989
New Enigma Records · 1988
Trema · 1987
Trema · 1987
G & G Records · 1986
Barclay · 1983
Barclay · 1983
Barclay · 1982
Barclay · 1981
Barclay · 1981
Barclay · 1980
Barclay · 1980
MAM · 1979
Philips · 1979
MAM · 1979
Crystal · 1978
Philips · 1978
Barclay · 1978
Barclay · 1978
MAM · 1978
Barclay · 1976
Barclay · 1975
Barclay · 1975
Barclay · 1975
Barclay · 1974
Barclay · 1974
Barclay · 1973
Barclay · 1973
MGM Records · 1972
Barclay · 1972
Barclay · 1972
Barclay · 1972
Barclay · 1971
Monument · 1970
Barclay · 1970
Monument · 1970
Barclay · 1969
Monument · 1969
Barclay · 1968
Barclay · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Charles Aznavour's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A major 1987 studio album released on Trema, featuring classic tracks, available in French and Canadian pressings frequently tracked on collector markets.
A distinguished 1989 French pressing on Trema, notable for ten chanson tracks blending lyricism and pop, priced modestly in current resale.
Italian original 1988 LP on New Enigma Records featuring 11 tracks of pop chanson, representing Aznavour's Italian market reach and style variation.
Go further
Artists who share part of Charles Aznavour'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.
"I have always been 'made to write musicals' as my later work on 'Lautrec' shows."— Charles Aznavour
Recorded in 1989 in France and released by Trema, the LP "L'Élan, Vol. 2" is a studio album consisting of 10 tracks. It features some of Aznavour's refined chanson work from his late 80s period.
The live album "Récital - Intégrale Du Spectacle" issued on LP format by Trema in 1987 captures 27 tracks of Charles Aznavour’s repertoire, reflecting his extensive stage presence and vocal durability in live performance.
"Momenti Si, Momenti No" was released as an original LP in Italy in 1988 by New Enigma Records. It includes 11 tracks, showcasing Aznavour’s adaptability in foreign markets and languages.
In 1983, the Brazilian LP pressing of "I'll Be There" was released by Barclay, reflecting Aznavour's global vinyl reach and recognition outside French-speaking countries.
"My Armenian heritage profoundly shaped my artistic approach and commitment to social causes."— Charles Aznavour
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
His music primarily belongs to French chanson and pop, often imbued with lyrical storytelling and expressive vocals.
France, Italy, Brazil, and Canada have notable original vinyl pressings for Charles Aznavour’s albums, reflecting his international presence.
Available vinyl albums cover recordings mainly from the early 1980s through the late 1980s, with some compilations encompassing earlier hits.
Yes, vinyl live albums exist such as the 1987 "Récital - Intégrale Du Spectacle," which features an extensive setlist recorded in France.
Prices typically range from around 4 to 13 euros for original pressings, depending on edition and country.
He was born and raised in Paris, beginning his career in the vibrant cabaret and theatre scenes there in the 1940s and 1950s.
Yes, some albums feature songs in Italian, Spanish, and English, showcasing his versatility and international reach.
Several compilations such as "20 Greatest Hits 1952-1962" provide an accessible introduction to his key songs on vinyl.
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