A pivotal 1987 Polydor release combining rock and chanson, featuring 10 tracks blending blues and pop elements.
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Eddy Mitchell
About
Eddy Mitchell, A prolific French singer blending rock, pop and chanson since the 1960s.
Over 30 vinyl releases, with key French rock LPs from the 1980s commanding competitive prices.
Emerging from Paris, Eddy Mitchell started his musical journey with the group Les Five Rocks before transitioning to a solo career that spans multiple decades and genres such as rock, pop, and country. His vinyl discography includes studio albums, live recordings, and compilations, with pressing origins mostly in France. The catalog features a mix of vintage and recent reissues on labels like Polydor and Universal Music. Mitchel’s recordings reveal a keen connection to American rhythm and blues and rock traditions, distinguished by his interpretative style and diverse instrumentation.
Collectors will find a range of pressings including limited editions and numbered LPs, reflecting his evolution from the 1960s to the 2000s.
Discography
Eddy Mitchell — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Polydor · 2003
Polydor · 2001
Polydor · 1999
Polydor · 1997
Polydor · 1995
Polydor · 1995
Polydor · 1995
Polydor · 1994
Polydor · 1991
Polydor France · 1989
Polydor · 1987
RCA · 1986
RCA · 1984
RCA · 1984
Barclay · 1982
Barclay · 1981
Barclay · 1980
Barclay · 1979
Barclay · 1978
Barclay · 1978
Barclay · 1977
Barclay · 1976
Barclay · 1975
Barclay · 1975
Barclay · 1974
Barclay · 1974
Barclay · 1972
Barclay · 1972
Barclay · 1971
Barclay · 1969
Barclay · 1969
Barclay · 1968
Barclay · 1967
Barclay · 1965
Barclay · 1965
Barclay · 1964
Barclay · 1964
Barclay · 1963
Barclay · 1963
Polydor · Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Eddy Mitchell's career.





The essentials
The 3 Eddy Mitchell albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Popular LP from 1980 with 10 tracks, showcasing Mitchell's pop-rock style, available across multiple pressings.
A 1999 limited edition LP pressing on Polydor including 16 tracks mixing jazz, funk, blues, and rock.
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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 Eddy Mitchell
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Eddy Mitchell took his stage name out of admiration for American singer and actor Eddie Constantine.— Artist origin note
Mitchell album original pressing
Mitchell's 1987 LP was released by Polydor in France under catalog number 833 830-1, with a firm price tracking around €4.24 and 21 copies currently for sale.
EM Live 2000 vinyl pressing
The 2001 EM Live 2000 album was pressed in France by Polydor, cat.no 549 807-1, with a limited stock and premium pricing near €90.
Les Nouvelles Aventures D'Eddy Mitchell LP
This 1999 Polydor LP, numbered and limited edition (cat.no 543 120-1), shows 7 copies available at about €22 on the vinyl market.
Les Five Rocks to Les Chaussettes Noires
Eddy started in Les Five Rocks before the group was renamed Les Chaussettes Noires by producer Eddie Barclay, catalyzing early record sales in the 1960s.
The Dernière Séance cinema show
Beginning in 1982, Mitchell hosted the film series 'La Dernière Séance' on French TV, presenting 1950s American cinema with original sound and French dubbing until 1998.
Records by Eddy Mitchell
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FAQ: Eddy Mitchell on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who is Eddy Mitchell and what is his background?
Eddy Mitchell, born Claude Moine in 1942 in Paris, is a French singer known for blending rock, pop, country, and chanson music since the 1960s.
What are notable vinyl albums by Eddy Mitchell available in France?
Key LPs include 'Mitchell' (1987), 'Happy Birthday' (1980), and 'Les Nouvelles Aventures D'Eddy Mitchell' (1999), all with original French pressings.
Which album features a limited edition numbered vinyl pressing?
'Les Nouvelles Aventures D'Eddy Mitchell' released in 1999 on Polydor offers a limited edition, numbered LP format.
How many tracks are on the 'Mitchell' album?
The 'Mitchell' LP from 1987 contains 10 tracks with blues and pop influences.
Is Eddy Mitchell’s music style consistent across albums?
Mitchell incorporates diverse styles including rock, blues, pop, and country, varying by album and period.
Where was Eddy Mitchell born and active during his early years?
Born in the Belleville neighborhood of Paris, Eddy Mitchell began performing locally in the 1950s and 1960s.
What is the significance of the 'Happy Birthday' album?
The 1980 'Happy Birthday' LP is a popular release with multiple vinyl pressings, showing sustained availability in France.
Are there premium vinyl pressings of Eddy Mitchell live albums?
The 'EM Live 2000' album pressed in 2001 has rare copies on vinyl, commanding prices around €90 in France.
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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.








