Name: Le Pacha - Soundtrack
Brand: Serge Gainsbourg

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

WWSLP10

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Black

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Digitally remastered from the original tapes, this is the first time the full soundtrack is released on vinyl in its entirety. The LP edition, housed in a deluxe gatefold sleeve, features artwork by …

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-11-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Kudos

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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3700604715757

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Black LP

WWSCD10

3700604715740

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Artist

Serge Gainsbourg

Genre GB

Classic

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Wewantsounds

Serge Gainsbourg (April 2, 1928 – March 2, 1991) was a multi-talented artist known for his work as a poet, singer-songwriter, painter, actor and director. Born in Paris to Jewish Russian parents, Gainsbourg initially aspired to be a painter but found success as a piano player in bars. He reluctantly took on singing roles and went on to become a renowned composer and producer.

Gainsbourg drew inspiration from Boris Vian and sought to break free from traditional French chanson music by exploring other genres like British and American pop. He also wrote soundtracks for over 40 movies and directed four films himself. Notably, his song "Je t'aime... moi non plus" featuring simulated sounds of female orgasm caused controversy and censorship upon its release.

His songs were often interpreted by British torch singer Petula Clark, while Dionne Warwick's version of "Mamadou" became the first English-language adaptation of one of Gainsbourg's songs. His concept album "Histoire de Melody Nelson," produced by Jean-Claude Vannier, has had a lasting influence on artists such as Air, David Holmes, and Beck.

In 1978, Gainsbourg collaborated with Robbie Shakespeare, Sly Dunbar, and Rita Marley to create a reggae version of the French national anthem "La Marseillaise." This rendition sparked

Wewantsounds is a global label specializing in reissuing hard to find vinyl albums and releasing curated compilations. They work directly with the master owners to ensure that all releases are officially licensed. The label's range of music is diverse, spanning genres from Japan, the US, France, and the Middle East. Each release is carefully remastered for vinyl, preserving the original sound quality. Additionally, Wewantsounds prioritizes using original artwork whenever possible.

Wewantsounds is delighted to release Serge Gainsbourg's cult score for the 1968 French film Le Pacha, featuring his classic Requiem Pour Un Con together with a previously unreleased instrumental mix and two bonus tracks from the 1968 Mister Freedom OST. These tracks were composed by Serge Gainsbourg at the height of his 60s cool when he was briefly going out with Brigitte Bardot and they were about to record the infamous first version of Je T’aime Moi Non Plus. All the tracks here are arranged by famed arranger Michel Colombier, who had been responsible for some of Gainsbourg's best songs (Bonnie and Clyde and Harley Davidson) and had also arranged Pierre Henry's classic Psyche-Rock around the same time (Check the similarity between Psyche-Rock and the track with Un Noel 67 on this set.). Many of these 60s nuggets blending 60s pop and psychedelia are doing their vinyl debut. This release includes the never-heard before full instrumental version of the Requiem Pour Un Con with its famous breakbeat and two bonus tracks from William Klein's 1968 film Mister Freedom. It is pure undiluted Gainsbourg with his classic psyche-pop sound of the late 60s.

Le Pacha - Soundtrack

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Discover Le Pacha - Soundtrack by Serge Gainsbourg. Vinyl and CD formats available. Wewantsounds label brings you this cult score from 1968, featuring classic tracks and previously unreleased gems.