Artist page · 06/07/2026
About
Five vinyl releases across French and German labels with originals and rare pressings.
Jean-Yves Prieur, known as Kid Loco, began his musical journey in the 1980s alternative rock scene before shifting fully to electronic music. His debut album "A Grand Love Story" (1997) combines trip-hop and downtempo with lush, cinematic textures, released on Yellow Productions in France.
Over his career, Kid Loco has released multiple albums on vinyl, including recent works like "Kraft Dub Werk" (2024) on Echo Beach in Germany and "The Rare Birds" (2019) through Wagram Music. His style intertwines hypnotic beats with 60s pop influences, producing a distinct sound appreciated by vinyl collectors.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Echo Beach · 2024
Wagram Music · 2019
Green United Music · 2011
Pias France · 2008
Yellow Productions · 2001
Yellow Productions · 1998
Yellow Productions · 1997Playlist
The tracks that sum up Kid Loco's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Kid Loco's breakthrough album featuring 10 tracks of trip-hop and downtempo, released by Yellow Productions. Highly sought after on vinyl with multiple pressings in France and Germany.
A 2019 French vinyl release on Wagram Music showcasing Kid Loco's electronic and trip-hop craftsmanship with 12 tracks, solidifying his ongoing presence in the scene.
Latest Kid Loco album released in Germany on Echo Beach, featuring 8 electro, dub, and downtempo tracks with a modern interpretation of his established style.
Go further
Artists who share part of Kid Loco'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.
"A Grand Love Story" blends cinematic trip-hop with downtempo rhythms, captivating an audience beyond electronic music enthusiasts.Critical reception
Released in France in 2019, this LP features 12 distinct tracks. It is a noteworthy Kid Loco pressing with 22 units currently available, reflecting ongoing demand.
The 1997 original LP was issued by Yellow Productions in France, catalog number YPLP 031. Multiple vinyl versions exist, including a rare test pressing in Germany from 2015.
Kid Loco's 2001 album 'Kill Your Darlings' saw LP releases on Yellow Productions and an instrumental version in 2002 through Royal Belleville Music, with prices ranging from €15 to €174.
The French pressing of 'A Grand Love Story' commands prices from approximately €21 to €90 depending on condition and edition, while the newest 'Kraft Dub Werk' German LP retails near €30.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Kid Loco is a French electronic musician born in 1964, known for trip-hop, downtempo, and chillout styles blending pop 60s influences.
Key albums include "A Grand Love Story" (1997), "The Rare Birds" (2019), and "Kraft Dub Werk" (2024), all issued on vinyl with varying editions.
He was born and started his music career in Antony, a suburb of Paris, France.
The French original 1997 pressing and a rare German test pressing from 2015 are notable versions for collectors.
"The Rare Birds" features 12 tracks and is available on French vinyl from 2019.
Prices range from around €14 for "The Rare Birds" to nearly €174 for the 2001 "Kill Your Darlings" LP, depending on edition and availability.
Yes, notable releases come from French labels like Yellow Productions and Wagram Music, as well as German labels including Echo Beach.
Tracks like "A Grand Love Theme" and "Relaxin' With Cherry" are highly popular among collectors and listeners on vinyl.
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