Artist page · 06/07/2026
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18 vinyl records tracked, including original 2001 LPs with collectors’ demand.
Known for a passionate and intense approach to rock, Noir Désir combined poetic lyrics with powerful instrumentals. The lineup featured Bertrand Cantat on vocals, Serge Teyssot-Gay on guitar, Denis Barthe on drums, and bassists Frédéric Vidalenc then Jean-Paul Roy from 1996. Their vinyl catalog spans 18 records, with standout albums like "Des Visages Des Figures," "Tostaky," and "Dies Irae" holding continual appeal for collectors and audiophiles alike.
Vinyl editions of their key albums are tracked in real time for pricing and pressing variants, including limited editions and reissues by labels like Barclay and Universal Music France.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Barclay · 2022
Barclay · 2005
Barclay · 2001
Barclay · 1996
Barclay · 1994
Barclay · 1992
Barclay · 1991
Barclay · 1989
Barclay · 1987Playlist
The tracks that sum up Noir Désir's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A major post-2000 album featuring 12 tracks with a nearly 50-minute runtime, blending alternative rock and poetic lyrics, originally released on Barclay.
Classic 1992 LP with 12 tracks including the title track 'Tostaky', a vibrant representation of French alternative rock with several vinyl reissues available.
1994 album subsequently reissued on vinyl, notable for its intense alternative rock style and a tracklist of over 20 songs in the reissued format.
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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.
Noir Désir is at work, reacting urgently to social and political contexts through their music.— Official Band Statement 2008
Noir Désir’s 2005 live album 'En Public' is available as a limited edition LP on Universal Music France, sought by 29 collectors with 343 copies owned worldwide.
The original 2001 pressing of 'Des Visages Des Figures' on Barclay label remains popular, with a 60€ average vinyl price and strong availability in Europe.
In 2022, 'Dies Irae' was reissued as a vinyl LP with limited and special editions under Barclay, with prices averaging around 24 to 39€ in France.
Noir Désir formed in Bordeaux in 1980, bringing together Cantat, Teyssot-Gay, Barthe, and Vidalenc to craft seminal French rock music throughout three decades.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
The band included Bertrand Cantat (vocals), Serge Teyssot-Gay (guitar), Denis Barthe (drums), and bassists Frédéric Vidalenc followed by Jean-Paul Roy from 1996.
Formed in 1980 in Bordeaux, France, the group disbanded officially in late 2010 after decades of activity.
The band’s music spans rock, alternative rock, punk, and francophone rock, known for poetic lyrics and passionate energy.
Vinyl editions include 'Des Visages Des Figures', 'Tostaky', 'Dies Irae' and live albums such as 'En Public', among 18 records in total.
Yes, especially original pressings and limited editions of their early 1990s and 2000s albums are sought after in France.
Look for label markings such as Barclay’s original pressings, catalog numbers like 589 275-1, and pressing year details on the sleeve or disc.
This 2001 album has a gatefold sleeve with 12 tracks including hits like 'Le Vent Nous Portera', making it a vinyl staple for fans.
The band originated in Bordeaux but gained prominence nationally and internationally within French rock circuits.
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