Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Four Pierre Perret vinyls on Vinyles.com including 'Au café du Canal' and 'Le Zizi'. Explore vintage and modern pressings.
Pierre Perret is a French singer-songwriter who grew up in a café environment in Castelsarrasin before training in music and dramatic arts in Toulouse and Paris conservatories. His early exposure to varied argots and his musical education shaped a style marked by wit and social commentary.
His discography includes over 390 releases to date with a mix of studio albums, live recordings, and compilations. Early backing by notable figures in the French music industry led to his first contracts and breakthrough hits. Perret’s work evolved from lighthearted tunes to socially engaged songs addressing racism, war, and ecological concerns. His ongoing legacy includes collaborations with modern artists and enduring vinyl editions listed on Vinyles.com.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Naïve · 2008
Wea Music · 2002
Adèle · 1998
EMI Music France · 1997
Adèle · 1995
Adèle · 1992
Adèle · 1986
Adèle · 1983
Adèle · 1981
Adèle · 1979
Adèle · 1977
Adèle · 1976
Adèle · 1974
Adèle · 1974
Adèle · 1973
Adèle · 1971
Adèle · 1970
Disques Vogue · 1968
Disques Vogue · 1967
Disques Vogue · 1966Playlist
The tracks that sum up Pierre Perret's career.
The essentials
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Recent album reflecting Perret's storytelling rooted in his childhood environment; available in a vinyl edition showcasing modern production values.
Featuring one of his most famous humorous and socially conscious songs, this 2022 vinyl continues Perret’s tradition of mixing witty lyrics with accessible melodies.
Collection reflecting the blend of humor and tenderness characteristic of Perret’s work, released on vinyl by Barclay with accessible pop and chanson styles.
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Artists who share part of Pierre Perret's musical DNA.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
It's like entering a bakery and taking everything without paying.— Pierre Perret on global music licensing in 2006
At age 14, Perret joined the Toulouse conservatory for music and also studied dramatic arts, later attending the Paris conservatory and winning a saxophone prize. This formal foundation supported his diverse songwriting style.
In 1963, Pierre Perret gained his first significant success with 'Le Tord Boyaux', selling 100,000 copies and signing a contract with Vogue after initial releases with Barclay did not meet sales targets.
Perret played his first Olympia concert in late 1966, marking an important milestone in his career affirming his rising popularity in the French music scene.
Perret's song 'Lily', written in 1977, became a classic French anti-racist anthem, reflecting his turn toward heavier social and political themes in his songwriting.
The 1998 release of 'La Bête est Revenue' criticized rising far-right politics, sparking heated reactions including insult letters but also a 60,000-people concert at Festival des Vieilles Charrues.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Pierre Perret is a French singer-songwriter born in 1934 in Castelsarrasin, France, known for his chansons blending humor and social issues.
Vinyles.com lists four Pierre Perret vinyl records including 'Au café du Canal' (2017), 'Le Zizi' (2022), 'Master Série', and 'Une vie d'humour et de tendresse' (2025).
He primarily sings in French, using his lyrics to explore everyday stories, humor, and social commentary within France.
Notable songs include 'Le Tord Boyaux', 'Le Zizi', and 'Lily', the latter known for its anti-racist message.
He performed at the Olympia in Paris starting in 1966 and later at major festivals such as the Festival des Vieilles Charrues.
Perret spent much of his childhood in Castelsarrasin, where his parents ran a café, an environment that influenced his storytelling.
His songs cover humor, social issues like racism, war, ecology, and politics, often with a blend of tenderness and satire.
His available vinyl records on Vinyles.com are primarily offered in LP format, often with contemporary pressings from various labels like Barclay and Irfan le label.
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