Elli & Jacno - Inedits 77-81 (Vinyl LP | FR Original | 1981)

Elli & Jacno – Inedits 77-81 collects previously unreleased recordings by the Paris duo Elli Medeiros and Jacno (real name Denis Quilliard) from 1977 to 1981 – solo tracks by Jacno, recordings by their earlier band Stinky Toys and songs by Elli & Jacno. The two became pioneers of French new wave and synth-pop. The cover was designed by Loulou Picasso. On offer is the 1981 French original edition on Celluloid / EJC (529810), made by Disques Vogue, in a gatefold sleeve with insert.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Celluloid / EJC – 529810 (made and distributed by Disques Vogue P.I.P.)
• Format: Vinyl LP, compilation, stereo, gatefold
• Pressing: FR original
• Country: France
• Year: 1981
• Genre: Synth-Pop, Electronic, Punk, pop, rock
• Inserts: Insert

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: NM-

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Jacno – Losange (3:27)
2. Jacno – Rectangle (3:59)
3. Stinky Toys – Lonely Lovers (2:35)
4. Stinky Toys – Je Veux Qu'Il Revienne (2:54)

Side B

1. Elli & Jacno – Mad Affair (3:42)
2. Elli & Jacno – Atomic Age (4:02)
3. Elli & Jacno – Anne Cercava L'Amore (3:29)
4. Elli & Bobby Few – Shanghai Lil (2:33)

Personnel

Elli Medeiros (vocals, lyrics), Jacno – Denis Quilliard (composition, instruments, production), Bobby Few (piano, arrangement and production on “Shanghai Lil”). “Je Veux Qu'Il Revienne” was written by Charles Blackwell and Françoise Hardy, “Shanghai Lil” by Al Dubin and Harry Warren. Cover: Loulou Picasso.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1981 French first edition on Celluloid / EJC, cat. no. 529810. The label reads “Made in France by Disques Vogue P.I.P.”, and the runouts read “529810 A” and “B”.

What's on the record?
Songs from the duo's circle that were unreleased until 1981: Jacno's solo tracks “Losange” and “Rectangle”, two Stinky Toys recordings (including a version of Françoise Hardy's “Je Veux Qu'Il Revienne”) and four songs by Elli & Jacno or Elli with Bobby Few.

Who is Jacno?
Jacno's real name was Denis Quilliard. He composed the duo's music, while Elli Medeiros wrote the lyrics and sang. They became known for songs such as “Main dans la main” (1980).

What does Media NM- / Sleeve NM- mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means almost like new with barely visible signs of use. More at Vinyl Grading. More records are in our Synth-Pop collection.