Gainsbourg – Aux Armes Et Caetera (Vinyl LP)

Gainsbourg – Aux Armes Et Caetera was released in 1979 and was recorded at Dynamic Sounds Studio in Kingston, Jamaica, with Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare and the I Threes. Serge Gainsbourg moves his chanson into reggae – including the provocative reggae version of the Marseillaise in the title track and a remake of “La Javanaise”.

On offer is the original German pressing from 1979 on Philips (9120 384), with printed original inner sleeve (OIS).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Philips – 9120 384
• Format: Vinyl LP
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1979
• Genre: Reggae, Reggae-Pop, Dub – more in Reggae / Ska / Dub
• Features: OIS – original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (some edge wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Javanaise Remake (3:05)
2. Aux Armes Et Caetera (3:05)
3. Les Locataires (2:09)
4. Des Laids Des Laids (2:36)
5. Brigade Des Stups (1:57)
6. Vieille Canaille "You Rascal You" (3:02)

Side B

1. Lola Rastaquouère (3:40)
2. Relax Baby Be Cool (2:30)
3. Daisy Temple (3:53)
4. Eau Et Gaz A Tous Les Etages (0:37)
5. Pas Long Feu (2:33)
6. Marilou Reggae Dub (3:48)

Personnel

Robbie Shakespeare (Bass), Lowell Dunbar (Drums), I Threes (Backing Vocals), Ansel Collins (Organ), Mikey Chung (Guitar, Piano), Philippe Lerichomme (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original German pressing from 1979 on Philips (9120 384).

Where was the album recorded?
At Dynamic Sounds Studio in Kingston, Jamaica – with Sly & Robbie and the I Threes.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Reggae / Ska / Dub collection.