Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
6 vinyl releases blending Soul, Funk, and Indie Rock; key pressings from BMG and Sargent House labels.
Native emerged in 1991 in France, building a catalog that spans Soul, Funk, RnB, Disco, and Indie Rock. The band is composed of siblings Laura and Chris Mayne. Their 1993 self-titled debut album sold 400,000 copies and launched their career. They have released 6 vinyl records available in various reissue formats, mainly through the BMG label in France. Recent reissues offer remastered sound on LP and EP formats, fitting well with collectors and audiophiles seeking quality pressings. Native's blend of genres and female-led vocals marks their distinctive presence in the French music landscape.
Key vinyl releases include 'Native' (1993), 'Nat(l)ive' (1995) as a limited edition EP, and 'Couleurs De L'amour' (1997).
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Playlist
The tracks that sum up Native's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
The debut album introduces Native's soulful sound with 12 tracks including "Sometimes It Snows In April," embodying their early funk and R&B style.
A limited edition mini-album with 7 tracks blending rock and funk elements, including covers and originals showing stylistic diversity.
This album spotlights neo soul and contemporary R&B over 14 tracks, showcasing mature songwriting and refined production.
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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.
Native's sound blends soulful melodies with funk rhythms and indie rock touches.— Music critics
Their self-titled 1993 debut reached substantial sales in France, marking a breakout moment for the soulful sister duo early in their career.
In 2022, BMG released remastered vinyl versions of Native's albums including the debut and 'Couleurs De L'amour' with original pressings on LP in France.
The album 'Orthodox' released on vinyl through Sargent House represents Native's expansion into indie rock from their funk and soul roots.
Originally released in 1995, 'Nat(l)ive' stands out as a limited edition EP with 7 tracks showcasing experimental blending of rock and funk.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Native consists of two French sisters, Laura and Chris Mayne, who formed the group in 1991.
Native's music spans soul, funk, contemporary R&B, and indie rock influences.
Six vinyl titles are currently available, including their debut 'Native' (1993) and the 'Nat(l)ive' EP (1995), mostly reissued by BMG.
Yes, remastered reissues of key albums like 'Native' and 'Couleurs De L'amour' were pressed in 2022 on 12" LP format in France.
Native vinyl pressings are available mainly through BMG-distributed releases in France, often available on collector marketplaces.
Start with their 1993 self-titled debut album for a clear sense of their foundational funk and soul style.
The 'Laura Mayne-Kerbrat' album contains 14 tracks, showcasing neo soul and contemporary R&B sounds.
'Nat(l)ive' is a limited edition mini-album released as a 12" EP with 7 tracks blending rock and funk.
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