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General Elektriks

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General Elektriks is a French electropop music project by Hervé Salters, combining influences from electronic, funk, jazz, and hip-hop with vintage keyboards. Active since the 2000s, it is rooted in Paris but also linked to San Francisco and Berkeley.
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53Discogs releases
143kLast.fm listeners

About

General Elektriks, French electropop project blending vintage keyboards and modern beats.

Seven vinyl releases from 2009 to 2021, featuring original pressings mainly on Wagram Music and The Audio Kitchen.

General Elektriks represents the solo project of Hervé Salters, a French musician and keyboard specialist known for his mastery of vintage instruments such as the clavinet, Hammond organ, and Rhodes piano. The project's recordings blend electronic production with eclectic influences including funk, jazz, and soul, crafting a hybrid sound that resists easy classification.

Albums have been produced internationally, with studio sessions spanning Paris, San Francisco, Seattle, and Berkeley, the latter being Salters' current base. General Elektriks incorporates collaborations, notably featuring rapper Lateef The Truth Speaker on select tracks, contributing to the dynamic fusion of styles.

Discography

General Elektriks — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up General Elektriks's career.

01
Raid the Radio
Raid the Radio
Good City For Dreamers · 2009
02
Little Lady
Little Lady
Good City For Dreamers · 2009
03
You Don't Listen
You Don't Listen
Good City For Dreamers · 2009
04
Raid on the radio
·
05
Bloodshot Eyes
Bloodshot Eyes
Good City For Dreamers · 2009
06
Migration Feathers
·
07
Take Back the Instant
Take Back the Instant
Good City For Dreamers · 2009
08
Gathering All the Lost Loves
Gathering All the Lost Loves
Good City For Dreamers · 2009

The essentials

The 3 General Elektriks albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 2018
LP, Album
Carry No Ghosts

A 2018 album released under Wagram Music featuring ten tracks that highlight the blend of vintage keyboard sounds with modern electronic production.

10 tracksWagram Music labelOriginal French pressing2018 release
#2 · 2021
LP, Album
Party Like A Human

2021 release on Wagram Music with thirteen tracks mixing indie pop, electro, and soulful elements, illustrating the project's evolution.

13 tracksWagram MusicOriginal French pressing2021 release
#3 · 2016
LP, Album, Limited Edition
To Be A Stranger

A 2016 limited edition LP on The Audio Kitchen blending electronic, jazz, rock, and funk styles across twelve tracks including vocals and instrumentals.

12 tracksLimited editionThe Audio Kitchen label2016 release

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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.

Party Like A Human
Master release · LP · 2021
Market position i
24,93 €
Min price 25 €Max price 25 €
Average price 24,93 €
Only 5 copies for sale on Discogs
39 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Carry No Ghosts
Master release · LP · 2018
Market position i
14,00 €
Min price 14 €Max price 14 €
Average price 14,00 €
Only 10 copies for sale on Discogs
35 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
To Be A Stranger
Master release · LP · 2016
Market position i
18,98 €
Min price 11 €Max price 27 €
Average price 18,98 €
Only 12 copies for sale on Discogs
13 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Punk Funk City
Master release · LP · 2016
Market position i
15,50 €
Min price 16 €Max price 16 €
Average price 15,50 €
Only 6 copies for sale on Discogs
36 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Parker Street
Master release · LP · 2011
Market position i
14,90 €
Min price 10 €Max price 20 €
Average price 14,90 €
Only 16 copies for sale on Discogs
10 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Good City For Dreamers
Master release · LP · 2009
Market position i
28,95 €
Min price 23 €Max price 35 €
Average price 28,95 €
Only 10 copies for sale on Discogs
14 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Party Like A HumanLP, Album
Wagram Music France · 2021 3398306 Original pressing
39 want · 140 have · ratio 0,3
24,93 €
Carry No GhostsLP, Album
Wagram Music 2018 3353136 Original pressing
35 want · 100 have · ratio 0,3
14,00 €
Parker StreetLP, Album, Reissue
3ème Bureau Europe · 2016 3345656 🔥 Standard edition
10 want · 130 have · ratio 0,1
19,90 €
Punk Funk CityLP, Album
The Audio Kitchen France · 2016 3341956 Original pressing
36 want · 113 have · ratio 0,3
15,50 €
To Be A StrangerLP, Album
The Audio Kitchen France · 2016 3332906 🔥 Standard edition
13 want · 71 have · ratio 0,2
11,00 €
To Be A StrangerLP, Album, Limited Edition
The Audio Kitchen France · 2016 3333406 Original pressing
13 want · 71 have · ratio 0,2
26,95 €
Parker StreetLP, Album
Discograph France · 2011 3248496 Original pressing
10 want · 130 have · ratio 0,1
9,90 €
Good City For DreamersLP, Album
The Audio Kitchen France · 2009 6152786 Original pressing
14 want · 260 have · ratio 0,1
34,90 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of General Elektriks

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

General Elektriks marries retro and electro, deconstructs and reconstructs sounds with minimal computing equipment.
— Hervé Salters
01Studio

Recording across Paris, San Francisco, Seattle, and Berkeley

General Elektriks' albums were conceived in the 2000s through studios and home setups located in Paris, San Francisco, Seattle, and finalized in Berkeley, reflecting an international production approach.

2000sParis / San Francisco / Seattle / Berkeley
02Label

Wagram Music as principal vinyl label

Most original vinyl pressings from General Elektriks have been issued by Wagram Music, including key albums such as 'Party Like A Human' (2021) and 'Carry No Ghosts' (2018).

2018-2021France
03Collaborations

Inclusion of Lateef The Truth Speaker on three tracks

The project features Lateef The Truth Speaker, an MC known from the Quanum collective and acts like Blackalicious and DJ Shadow, on three songs, blending hip hop with General Elektriks' electronica.

2000s-2010sFrance / United States
04Instrumentation

Use of vintage 60s and 70s keyboard instruments

Hervé Salters is known for his expertise with vintage instruments like the clavinet, Hammond organ, and Rhodes piano, which are central to General Elektriks' sound.

Since 2000sFrance / United States

FAQ

FAQ: General Elektriks on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Who is behind General Elektriks?

General Elektriks is the musical project of Hervé Salters, a French keyboardist known for his use of vintage instruments and fusion of electronic genres.

Which albums by General Elektriks are available on vinyl?

Notable vinyl albums include 'Party Like A Human' (2021), 'Carry No Ghosts' (2018), 'To Be A Stranger' (2016 limited edition), and 'Parker Street' (2011).

What genres best describe General Elektriks' music?

General Elektriks blends electronic, electropop, funk, jazz, soul, and hip hop with a strong emphasis on vintage keyboard sounds.

Are there original French vinyl pressings of General Elektriks albums?

Yes, original French pressings exist for albums like 'Party Like A Human' and 'Carry No Ghosts' released by Wagram Music.

Can you find General Elektriks' vinyl in France?

Several original pressings of General Elektriks' albums are available in France through labels such as Wagram Music and The Audio Kitchen.

What is the typical price range for General Elektriks vinyl records?

Prices on the vinyl market range generally from around 10 € for reissues to 35 € for original pressings depending on the album and edition.

Does General Elektriks collaborate with other artists?

Yes, the project has featured collaborations including rapper Lateef The Truth Speaker from the Quanum collective on multiple tracks.

What are some top tracks by General Elektriks for vinyl listeners?

Popular tracks include 'Raid the Radio', 'Little Lady', 'You Don't Listen', and 'Migration Feathers' spanning several albums.

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Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 06/07/2026