Browse by Artist: GAINSBOURG, SERGE

Artist:	GAINSBOURG, SERGE
Title:	L'Homme A Tete De Chou
Label:	4 MEN WITH BEARDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$19.00
Catalog #:	4M 170LP

"Originally released in 1976, this is Gainbourg's second 'concept' record, after the stone classic Histoire De Melody Nelson, and probably second only in quality to that record in his deep, storied catalog. Translating to 'The Man With The Cabbage Head,' L' Homme A Tete De Chou is a brutal story of lust and obsession in which, over the course of the album, the narrator falls in love with a black shampoo girl (Marilou), beats her to death with a fire extinguisher and ends up in a psychiatric hospital. Featuring lush orchestration and a variety of influences, from reggae to rock to funk to country, L' Homme A Tete De Chou is a crucial part of the musical history of one of France's most famous, and certainly most controversial, stars."

Artist:	GAINSBOURG, SERGE
Title:	Aux Armes Et Caetera
Label:	4 MEN WITH BEARDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$19.00
Catalog #:	4M 171LP

"Originally released in 1979, this is the first (and best) of Gainsbourg's two forays into reggae. Recorded in Jamaica with some of reggae's biggest names including players/producers Sly & Robbie. Probably Gainsbourg's last truly classic album, Aux Armes Et Caetera is full of dubbed out tracks and Serge's signature speak-sing drawl. His reworking of the French national anthem in the title track earned him death threats from members of the French right-wing, adding to his controversial image. Sultry, stony, dubby, jams from one of the '70s most important artists." 180 gram vinyl.

Artist:	GAINSBOURG, SERGE
Title:	Gainsbourg Percussions
Label:	4 MEN WITH BEARDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$19.00
Catalog #:	4M 195LP

"Serge's sixth full length originally released in 1964 is one of those records that will totally blow you away since this is the first ethno pop album ever. Sure, there's the odd jazzy piece, but this is Afrobeat with a capital A, all percussions and drums and in-your-face female backing singers all topped off by Gainsbourg's smoky and dark vocals: Gainsbourg Percussions was by far Serge's weirdest album up to that point. Recorded with French jazz great Alain Gouraguer, Gainsbourg Percussions include the hits 'New York USA' and 'Couleur Café.' Essential Gainsbourg." On 180 gram vinyl.

Artist:	GAINSBOURG, SERGE
Title:	Initials B.B.
Label:	4 MEN WITH BEARDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$19.00
Catalog #:	4M 196LP

"Let's get it out right away: this 1968 album is really fantastic. Containing a second set of songs cut with the one and only B.B. (Brigitte Bardot) Initials B.B. sounds almost like a greatest hits of funky decadence. The sensuous melodies and gorgeous arrangements make the songs like little technicolor movies in sound. Initials B.B. continues to sound as stylish and hip as it must have the day it was released: you will be left wanting more. Contains: 'Initials B.B.', 'Comic Strip', 'Bloody Jack', 'Ford Mustang', 'Hold Up' and more." 180 gram vinyl.

Artist:	GAINSBOURG, SERGE
Title:	Le Claqueur De Mots 1958-1959
Label:	DISCOGRAPH (FRANCE)
Format:	2CD
Price:	$23.50
Catalog #:	DISCO 3228762

This record is a collection of the tracks written and recorded by master of the French chanson, Serge Gainsbourg and other singers from 1958 to 1959. Notice in passing how the singers of Gainsbourg's early material all had in common a deep and low-pitched voice. From then on, he would try his best to push his songs as much as he could towards the higher notes. Previously-unreleased track "Les Mots Inutiles" was written by Julien Grix (Gainsbourg's first pen-name) in 1955. The lyrics were first modified in 1958 and again in 1962, when this version was recorded for a TV show in Vienna. Interpretations on CD2 by Juliette Gréco, Jean-Claude Pascal, Hugues Aufray, Michèle Arnaud, Alain Goraguer, and Les Frères Jacques. Packaged within a full-color hardcover 36-page book in English and French, with extensive historical liner notes.

Artist:	GAINSBOURG, SERGE
Title:	1 2 3
Label:	DOXY (ITALY)
Format:	2LP+CD
Price:	$37.00
Catalog #:	DOK 204LP

"A collection of Serge Gainsbourg's legendary first three albums, originally released in 1958 (Du Chant a la une!), 1959 (N° 2), and 1961 (L'Etonnant Serge Gainsbourg), and all hailing from a time when Gainsbourg was still just another struggling chansonnier. In fact, success initially eluded the young Gainsbourg, but early classics like 'Le Poinconneur des Lilas,' and 'La Chanson de Prevert,' give listeners a taste of the immense talent that was still lurking in the shadows of a smoky cabaret. Bonus CD of the albums in a special gatefold jacket."

Artist:	GAINSBOURG, SERGE
Title:	Du Chant A La Une! Volume 1 & 2
Label:	DOXY (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$23.00
Catalog #:	DOY 617LP

"Gainsbourg's fabulous 10" debut album and its immediate follow up -- still on 10" - are now back to life in this Doxy release that collects both these rare gems. Released in 1958 and 1959, they belong to Gainsbourg's chansonnier period, and they're far from that style that gave us his late minimalistic pop atmospheres for which he is well known. But they are already a nice take on Gainsbourg's future smokey night club attitude that later helped consolidate his maudit character, that sleazy sexy motherfucker that seems to be encrusted in the grooves of each of his most famous scratchy vinyls of the seventies. Allez l'homme a tete de chou..."

Artist:	GAINSBOURG, SERGE
Title:	Du Jazz Dans Le Ravin
Label:	DOXY (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$23.00
Catalog #:	DOY 628LP

"Serge Gainsbourg (1928-1991): the original bad boy of French pop, the man all women wanted and all men wanted to be. He updated the French chanson and made it hip again, infusing it with the youth culture of the late 50s and 60s: one that was ruled by jazz, drugs and free love. The music of Gainsbourg heralded in this new era and his earliest songs became the soundtrack for a generation of Parisian youths. Side A features songs that originally appeared in 1959 on his second album (here in stereo), No. 2. Here Gainsbourg fronts the Alain Goraguer et Son Orchestre on songs like 'Le Claqueur de Doigts,' a song about seducing chicks at a jukebox....a standard operating tactic for Gainsbourg! While side B features material from his 1958 debut, Du Chant a la Lune!, which featured early hits like 'Le Poinçonneur Des Lilas' the morbid tale of a Paris Metro ticket man who contemplates suicide to free him from the monotony of his life. Tracks 1-3 on side B were recorded live at the 'Theatre des 3 Baudets' in November, 1958, while tracks 8-10 are taken from Gainsbourg's score for Jacques Doniol-Valcroze's 1960 film L'Eau a la Bouche (A Game for Six Lovers). While it has always been somewhat difficult for English audiences to appreciate Gainsbourg, due to the language barrier that keeps us from fully appreciating the sharp wit and raunchy innuendos that permeate his brilliant lyrical style, I find that if I allow the music to carry me to the world of 1960s Parisian vice, my imagination can fill in the rest!"

Artist:	GAINSBOURG, SERGE
Title:	Histoire De Melody Nelson
Label:	LIGHT IN THE ATTIC
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	LITA 040CD

"Sex has always sold, but presented with a landmark musical backdrop, the combination is rare as finding the elusive 'G-Spot.' Quite often, attempts fall flaccid, missing the titillating mark by a mile. But French icon and national treasure Serge Gainsbourg is no stranger to sexual proclivities, and with his 1971 release Histoire De Melody Nelson he shared an erotic tale as seductive today as the day it was released. With help from actress, amour, and inspiration Jane Birkin, arranger/conductor and co-conspirator Jean-Claude Vannier (L'Enfant Assassins Des Mouches), not to mention a tight, hand-picked crew of top-shelf UK session musicians, Nelson is often cited as Gainsbourg's master work, an essential album for the discerning music lover. Light In The Attic's reissue of Histoire De Melody Nelson finally gives this still radical record the respect and attention to detail it so rightfully deserves. For the first time ever, this lavishly packaged and true-to-the-original artwork CD contains extensive English language liner notes and informative content explaining the times and tales behind the making of this passionate platter. Dispelling the countless myths, hearsay, and rumors surrounding Nelson, New York-based writer Andy Beta contributes a stylish essay for your edification while Finders Keepers' honcho and Twisted Nerve founder Andy Votel shares his deep knowledge of Gainsbourg and the Gallic and UK music scenes with great insight -- never before have these stories been told. The maestro himself even chimes in with a period Q&A interview from France's Rock N Folk Magazine, and printed lyrics (both with English translations). So as we said before, sex sells, and yes, we are buying. With Gainsbourg, Birkin, Vannier and company supplying the mood, it's our artistic pop-rock duty to explore Histoire De Melody Nelson with fresh ears, eyes, and hands. With its massive inspiration reaching out to the quintessential rap of De La Soul and The Beatnuts to like-minded and eclectic singer-songwriter Beck, Nelson continues to entrance. Light In The Attic looks forward to continuing to spread Gainsbourg's provocative message to thrill seekers the world over."

Artist:	GAINSBOURG, SERGE
Title:	Histoire De Melody Nelson
Label:	LIGHT IN THE ATTIC
Format:	LP
Price:	$21.00
Catalog #:	LITA 040LP

Limited edition vinyl LP featuring 180 gram wax, gatefold old school tip-on jacket and extensive liner notes. "Sex has always sold, but presented with a landmark musical backdrop, the combination is rare as finding the elusive 'G-Spot.' Quite often, attempts fall flaccid, missing the titillating mark by a mile. But French icon and national treasure Serge Gainsbourg is no stranger to sexual proclivities, and with his 1971 release Histoire De Melody Nelson he shared an erotic tale as seductive today as the day it was released. With help from actress, amour, and inspiration Jane Birkin, arranger/conductor and co-conspirator Jean-Claude Vannier (L'Enfant Assassins Des Mouches), not to mention a tight, hand-picked crew of top-shelf UK session musicians, Nelson is often cited as Gainsbourg's master work, an essential album for the discerning music lover. Light In The Attic's reissue of Histoire De Melody Nelson finally gives this still radical record the respect and attention to detail it so rightfully deserves."

Artist:	GAINSBOURG, SERGE
Title:	Mauvaises Nouvelles de Etoiles
Label:	MERCURY/UNIVERSAL (FRANCE)
Format:	2CD
Price:	$34.00
Catalog #:	UNI 7258CD

Deluxe double CD reissues of Gainsbourg's famous reggae albums from 1979/81 (this one & the following Aux Armes et caetera. Each version features the original album in a new mix made in Jamaica, plus an extra disc of unreleased dubs and DJ versions. Each is packed with new artwork (studio shots of the original sessions), in foldout digipaks. The original music features Gainsbourg backed up by Sly & Robbie, The I Three (Marcia Friffiths, Judy Mowatt & Rita Marley), etc. CD1: Original album. CD2: Dub versions + DJ versions, featuring Telegram, Mumma Leck, Lisa Dainjah, Mark Holloway & Intalek, Anthony John, Lone Ranger, Simon Splinta, Wingy, Al Pancho, D Thunder, Buffalo Bill.

Artist:	GAINSBOURG, SERGE
Title:	Aux Armes et caetera
Label:	MERCURY/UNIVERSAL (FRANCE)
Format:	2CD
Price:	$34.00
Catalog #:	UNI 7261CD

New double CD digipak gatefold version with 20 Pages booklet, feat. never seen before S.G. pictures. Features a new mix made in Jamaica of the original album from 1979, plus a 2nd disc of previously unreleased dubs and DJ versions. . CD1: Original album + 4 tracks. CD2: Dub Versions + DJ versions (Feat. Big Youth, Lone Ranger). Feat. Brady & LMJ, King Stitt, Mr Murphy, Spectacular & Culture T, Lisa Dainjah, Spydaman, Rizzlamigo, Lone Ranger, Buffalo Bill, Dr Kex, Bruno Blum.

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