Artist page · 06/07/2026
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Over 15 vinyl titles, including original 1966 LPs and priced reissues — collectors track multiple French pressings.
Jacques Dutronc emerged from Paris as a singer, composer, and actor, associated with the yé-yé and French pop scenes. His career spans over five decades, with a discography featuring more than 15 vinyl releases. Known for combining rock-infused melodies with sophisticated French lyrics, Dutronc also pursued an acting career from the 1970s, appearing in films like "L'important c'est d'aimer" (1975) and "Van Gogh" (1991), the latter earning him a César award. His vinyl catalog includes noteworthy studio albums such as "Madame L'Existence" (2003) and "Brèves Rencontres" (1995), both available on LP with a varied price range reflecting their reissue status and pressing origins.
Collectors and audiophiles monitor pressings from labels like Columbia, Sony Music, and Gaumont Musique, wi…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Columbia · 2010
Columbia · 2003
Columbia · 1995
Columbia · 1992
CBS · 1987
Gaumont Musique · 1982
Gaumont Musique · 1980
Vogue · 1975
Disques Vogue · 1972
Disques Vogue · 1971
Disques Vogue · 1969
Disques Vogue · 1968
Disques Vogue · 1968
Disques Vogue · 1966Playlist
The tracks that sum up Jacques Dutronc's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A later studio album showcasing Dutronc's matured songwriting, available in original 2003 Columbia LP pressings and reissues.
Features a robust tracklist with 11 songs, its 2018 French Sony Music LP pressing is tracked for pricing by collectors.
A mid-career album reflecting Dutronc's pop style, featuring 9 tracks and available in multiple CBS LP stereo pressings.
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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.
“Being within the label meant knowing exactly who to push to get the record done.”— Jacques Dutronc on his early career
This numbered LP release on Columbia from France contains 19 tracks including hits like "L'opportuniste" and "Il Est Cinq Heures, Paris S'éveille." It has a high market value with prices up to 50€.
Dutronc's first studio album was released on vinyl LP in stereo format by Disques Vogue, starting his recording career during the height of French yé-yé pop.
Seven vinyl versions exist for this album, with prices ranging from 2.39€ to 9€. The pressing cat numbers include CBS 460405 1. This illustrates the appeal and variety of releases collectors look for.
Dutronc won a César for his role in "Van Gogh" directed by Maurice Pialat, marking a significant milestone in his parallel career in cinema.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Essential albums include "Madame l'existence" (2003), "Brèves rencontres" (1995), and "C.Q.F.Dutronc" (1987), notable both for musical content and available vinyl pressings.
Collectors often find original 1992 French pressings of "Dutronc Au Casino" on Columbia, prized for their numbered editions and rich tracklists.
Prices vary by album and pressing, with originals like "Dutronc Au Casino" fetching up to 50€, while others like "C.Q.F.Dutronc" range around 2.39€ to 9€.
His 1966 debut captured the spirit of yé-yé French pop with guitar-driven arrangements, influencing the genre's development and collector interest in classic pressings.
Yes, albums like "Brèves rencontres" have seen 2018 reissues on Sony Music LP, offering good quality for new vinyl enthusiasts.
Key labels include Columbia, Sony Music Entertainment, CBS, Gaumont Musique, and Disques Vogue—all important for collectors tracking catalogue variations.
Some releases have European reissues, like the 2018 Sony Music reissue of "Dutronc Au Casino," broadening availability beyond France.
Top tracks include "Il est cinq heures, Paris s'éveille," "Et moi, et moi, et moi," and "Les Cactus," often sought after by vinyl collectors.
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