Artist page · 06/07/2026
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Nine vinyl albums, including classic 1980s pressings and modern reissues, with active listings and varied formats.
Les Rita Mitsouko originated in Paris in 1980, formed by the duo Catherine Ringer and Fred Chichin. Known for their eclectic approach, their music spans pop francophone, rock, and variété francophone genres. Their first album appeared in 1984, quickly gaining fame with the hit "Marcia Baïla." They maintained a distinct visual and musical identity, incorporating diverse influences and innovative production techniques throughout their career, concluding in 2007 with the passing of Chichin.
Their vinyl releases range from early classic LPs on Virgin and Delabel to recent reissues on Because Music. Vinyl formats include original pressings, remasters, and special editions such as Record Store Day releases.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Because Music · 2007
Because Music · 2007
Virgin Music · 2004
Virgin · 2002
Delabel · 2000
Delabel · 1996
Delabel · 1993
Virgin · 1990
Virgin · 1988
Virgin · 1986
Virgin · 1984Playlist
The tracks that sum up Les Rita Mitsouko's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Debut studio album featuring the breakthrough single "Marcia Baïla," blending new wave and pop rock with synth-pop elements.
Second studio album including notable tracks like "Les Histoires D'A" and "Andy," produced with Tony Visconti's support.
Later rock album marking the duo's return after hiatus, combining alternative rock with characteristic inventive songwriting.
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Artists who share part of Les Rita Mitsouko'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.
The Rita Mitsouko are caméléons de la chanson, jamais là où on les attend.— Catherine Ringer
The 1984 debut album "Rita Mitsouko" was produced by Conny Plank in Germany, known for his work with the Eurythmics, giving the record its distinctive blend of new wave and synth-pop.
Les Rita Mitsouko performed their first shows at the Gibus club in Paris in late 1980, establishing their presence in the city's underground rock scene with an unconventional image and sound.
Tony Visconti, known for collaborating with David Bowie, produced the albums "The No Comprendo" (1986) and "Marc et Robert" (1988), contributing to the duo's evolving sound towards funk and dance influences.
In 2016, a Record Store Day LP edition of "Variéty" was released in France by Because Music, highlighting the continued vinyl interest in the band's later works.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Les Rita Mitsouko was a French duo formed by Catherine Ringer and Fred Chichin, active from 1980 to 2007.
Their music blends pop francophone, rock, variété francophone, with influences from new wave, synth-pop, and funk.
The debut album "Rita Mitsouko" came out in 1984, gaining fame for the hit "Marcia Baïla," a standout song in French pop rock history.
Yes, many albums have reissues on vinyl, including remastered versions and Record Store Day editions, such as "Variéty" and "Cool Frénésie".
Essential albums include "Rita Mitsouko" (1984), "The No Comprendo" (1986), and "Cool Frénésie" (2000), available in various vinyl formats.
The duo originated and mainly performed in Paris, France, influencing French rock and pop music scenes.
Yes, original French pressings and reissues of albums like "Variéty" (2016, 2019), "Cool Frénésie" (2000, 2019), and "Systeme D" (1993, 2019) are widely collected.
Their performances combined strong visual elements with music, featuring bold costumes and provocative gestures, especially by Catherine Ringer.
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