Jarre* – Les Chants Magnétiques

More images

Genre:	Electronic
Style:	Abstract, Ambient
Year:	1981

Tracklist

		Les Chants Magnétiques
		Part I	18:07
		Part II	3:50
		Part III	4:41
		Part IV	6:07
		Part V (La Dernière Rumba)	3:28

Credits (6)

J. M. Jarre*
Composed By, Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By
Rémy Magron
Cover
Y.D.*
Lacquer Cut By
P. Foulon*
Recorded By [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By]
P. Mourey*
Recorded By [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By]
J. P. Janiaud*
Recorded By, Mixed By

Notes

The title of the album is a play on words. The literal English translation of the French title "Les Chants Magnétiques" is "Magnetic Songs". However, the French word for 'fields' (champs) is a homophone of the French word for 'songs' (chants), so in French, if the title is spoken out loud, it can be interpreted as either magnetic fields or as magnetic songs. "Les Champs magnétiques" was a surrealist book published in 1920.

Catalog # of commercial releases:

LP:
France: FDM 18108, DLP 2001, 824 748-1, FDM 46050 36142 1
Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong/Singapore/Malaysia, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Scandinavia, Spain, Uruguay: 2311 075
Austria, Eastern Germany, Germany, Israel, Kenya, Turkey: 2344 166
Argentina: 6004; Canada: PD-1-6325, JAR3; Ireland; POLS 1033; Japan: 28MM 0044; Mexico: LPR 16392, LPE 1204; Peru: Y-POL-2311075.9; South Africa: POLY 5531; Spain: 800 024-1; Switzerland: FDM 18108; UK: POLS 1033, POLD 5159; US: PD-1-6325, 422-829 457-1 Y-1; Yugoslavia: 2220806
Europe: 88843024701

Cassette:
France: FDM 40 18108, DMC 2001, 824 748-4, FDM 36142-4
Australia, Brazil, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong/Singapore/Malaysia, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scandinavia, Spain, Thailand: 3100 598
Argentina: 7966; Canada: PD4-1-6325, JAR4 3, FDM-36142-4; Chile: 185084; Japan: 28CM0025; Mexico: MCR 16392, MCE 1204; Spain: 800 024-4; UK: POLSC 1033, POLDC 5159; US: CT-1-6325, 829 457-4 Y-1; Yugoslavia: 5720508

CD:
France: FDM CD-18108, DCO 2001, 824 748-2, FDM 36142-2
Brazil: 800 024-2; Canada: FDM 36142-2; Germany: 800 024-2; India: 88843024702; Japan: P33P50024, P28P 20169 Russia: 88843089352; US: FDM 36142-2
Europe: 488138 2, 88843024702

Related singles:
Les Chants Magnetiques
Les Chants Magnétiques (Part 4)
The Last Rumba

Versions

Filter by

Format

Labels & Companies

Country

Year

283 versions

Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Les Chants Magnétiques LP, Album, Stereo, Disco France Pressing	Disques Dreyfus – FDM 18108	France	1981	France — 1981	Recently Edited
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album	Polydor – 2311 075	Netherlands	1981	Netherlands — 1981	Recently Edited
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album, Repress	Polydor – 2344 166	Germany	1981	Germany — 1981	Recently Edited
	Magnetic Fields Cassette, Album	Polydor – POLDC 5159, Disques Dreyfus – POLDC 5159	UK	1981	UK — 1981	Recently Edited
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album, Stereo	Polydor – POLS 1033, Polydor – 2311 075	UK	1981	UK — 1981	Recently Edited
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album, 18-Presswell Pressing	Polydor – PD-1-6325, Polydor – 2311 075	US	1981	US — 1981	Recently Edited
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album, Reissue	Polydor – POLD 5159	UK	1981	UK — 1981	Recently Edited
	Les Chants Magnétiques LP, Album	Disques Dreyfus – 23 11 075	France	1981	France — 1981	Needs Changes
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album	Polydor – 2311 075	Australia	1981	Australia — 1981
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album	Polydor – 2311 075	Scandinavia	1981	Scandinavia — 1981	Recently Edited
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album	Polydor – 2311 075	Italy	1981	Italy — 1981	Recently Edited
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album	Polydor – 23 11 075	Spain	1981	Spain — 1981	Recently Edited
	Magnetic Fields Cassette, Album	Polydor – 3100 598	Netherlands	1981	Netherlands — 1981	Recently Edited
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album	PGP RTB – 2220806, Polydor – 2344 166, Disques Dreyfus – 2344 166	Yugoslavia	1981	Yugoslavia — 1981	Recently Edited
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album	Polydor – 2311 075	Portugal	1981	Portugal — 1981	New Submission
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album	Polydor – 28MM 0044	Japan	1981	Japan — 1981	Recently Edited
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album	PGP RTB – 2220806, Polydor – 2344 166, Disques Dreyfus – 2344 166	Yugoslavia	1981	Yugoslavia — 1981	New Submission
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album	Polydor – 2311075, Polydor – 2311 075	Greece	1981	Greece — 1981	Recently Edited
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album, Stereo	Polydor – LPR 16392, Polydor – 2311 075, Polydor – 16392	Mexico	1981	Mexico — 1981	Recently Edited
	Magnetic Fields Cassette, Album	Polydor – 28CM0025	Japan	1981	Japan — 1981	New Submission
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album	Polydor – 2311075, Polydor – 2311 075	New Zealand	1981	New Zealand — 1981	New Submission
	Magnetic Fields Cassette, Album	Polydor – 3100 598	Italy	1981	Italy — 1981	New Submission
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album, Promo	Polydor – 28MM 0044	Japan	1981	Japan — 1981	New Submission
	Les Chants Magnétiques = Magnetic Fields Cassette, Album, Stereo, Moulage Plastique De L’Ouest	Disques Dreyfus – FDM 40.18108, Disques Dreyfus – FDM 40 18108	France	1981	France — 1981	Recently Edited
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album	Polydor – 2311 075	Brazil	1981	Brazil — 1981	Recently Edited
	Magnetic Fields Cassette, Album	Phonokol – 3100 398	Israel	1981	Israel — 1981	New Submission
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album	Polydor – 2344166	Guatemala	1981	Guatemala — 1981	Recently Edited
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album	Polydor – PD-1-6325, Disques Dreyfus – PD-1-6325	Canada	1981	Canada — 1981	New Submission
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album	Polydor – POLS 1033	Ireland	1981	Ireland — 1981	New Submission
	Magnetic Fields Cassette, Album	Polydor – PD4-1-6325	Canada	1981	Canada — 1981	Recently Edited
	Magnetic Fields Cassette, Album	Polydor – CT-1-6325	US	1981	US — 1981	New Submission
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo	Polydor – 31 989 7	Germany	1981	Germany — 1981
	Magnetic Fields Cassette, Album	Polydor – 3100 598	New Zealand	1981	New Zealand — 1981	New Submission
	Magnetic Fields Cassette, Album	Polydor – POLSC 1033, Polydor – 3100 598	UK	1981	UK — 1981	New Submission
	Magnetic Fields Cassette, Album	Polydor – 3100 598	Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong	1981	Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong — 1981
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album	PGP RTB – 2220806, Polydor – 2344 166	Yugoslavia	1981	Yugoslavia — 1981	New Submission
	Magnetic Fields Cassette, Album, Promo	Polydor – CT-1-6325	US	1981	US — 1981	New Submission
	Magnetic Fields LP, Album	Polydor – 2344 166, Polydor – 2344166	Israel	1981	Israel — 1981	New Submission
	Magnetic Fields Cassette, Album	Polydor – 31 00 598	Spain	1981	Spain — 1981	New Submission
	Magnetic Fields = Campos Magneticos Cassette, Album	Polydor – MCR 16392, Disques Dreyfus – MCR 16392	Mexico	1981	Mexico — 1981	Recently Edited

Recommendations

Oxygène
Jean Michel Jarre
France
Vinyl —
LP, Album, Repress, Stereo
Shop
Thriller
Michael Jackson
1982 Europe
Vinyl —
LP, Album, Stereo
Shop
Equinoxe
Jean Michel Jarre
France
Vinyl —
LP, Album, Repress, Stereo
Shop
"...Famous Last Words..."
Supertramp
1982 Europe
Vinyl —
LP, Album, Stereo
Shop
Breakfast In America
Supertramp
1979 Europe
Vinyl —
LP, Album, Stereo
Shop
Bad
Michael Jackson
1987 Europe
Vinyl —
LP, Album, Stereo
Shop
Diamond Life
Sade
1984 Europe
Vinyl —
LP, Album, Stereo
Shop
En Concert Houston / Lyon
Jean Michel Jarre
1987 France
Vinyl —
LP, Album
Shop
Les Concerts En Chine
Jean-Michel Jarre
1982 France
Vinyl —
LP, Album
Shop
Random Access Memories
Daft Punk
2013 UK, Europe & US
Vinyl —
LP, Album, Stereo
Shop

Reviews

musicanonstop Aug 31, 2024
Edited 3 months ago
referencing Magnetic Fields (LP, Album) 23 11 075
This cut by YD and cofasa pressing sounds fantastic. More top end and bottom end. More 3d. This compared to an early French pressing which I thought would sound better. The French pressing I compared it to is also cut by YD
garabitov Jun 4, 2024
referencing Magnetic Fields = Les Chants Magnétiques (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram) 88843024701
Although it is a little quiet and with not so clearly expressed frequencies, the record is nice and sounds not bad at all! On the contrary, played on a newly produced record player, it is even wonderful! Apparently made to sound on new turntables and equipment, not an old one! It's about listening and I wonder why you grumble?
olzu2010 Jun 4, 2024
referencing Magnetic Fields (LP, Album) PD-1-6325
Definitely the lightest record in my collection... 120 grams! Easily floppier than a floppy.
8bitBarry Apr 10, 2024
referencing Magnetic Fields (LP, Album, Stereo) POLS 1033
Exceptional in every way - my favourite of his three landmark electronic masterpieces from the late 70’s / 80’s. You can hear Orbital, Depeche Mode and host of others who wouldn’t mention his influence on their chord choices. Truly amazing album and a great pressing.
ard-to-find Jan 24, 2024
referencing Magnetic Fields (LP, Album, 26-Compton Pressing) PD-1-6325
Sound quality is AMAZING. JMJ music is an acquired taste from what I have experienced, but the audio experience on this pressing is literally and figuratively out of this world.
mellifontrecords Jan 5, 2024
referencing Magnetic Fields (LP, Album) 2311 075
Jean-Michel Jarre's 'Magnetic Fields' is an iconic album showcasing his pioneering electronic music. Released in the late '70s, it's a sonic journey filled with futuristic sounds and mesmerizing rhythms. The title track and other pieces like 'Part 1' and 'Part 4' demonstrate Jarre's mastery of synthesizers, creating immersive soundscapes that push the boundaries of music. 'Magnetic Fields' remains a timeless testament to Jarre's innovative approach and influential contributions to electronic and ambient music.
tonyknezovic Nov 29, 2023
referencing Magnetic Fields = Les Chants Magnétiques (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram) 88843024701
I do not understand..remastered?What?The original sound is way better than this one by all meanings.How can this be at all?From a big company,such a shame..there is nothing to remaster when the original is so good.This is so reduced in high frequency and no details so you must turn your tone knob to 70%.And who did this so called remaster?
The pressing is quite decent but the sound is really a joke.I think i will buy a decent old copy from the 80's.
SleeplessNights87 Nov 14, 2023
referencing Magnetic Fields (LP, Album) 28MM 0044
Can anyone confirm if this came with a "picture inner sleeve" as indicated within the notes section? I suspect not, and it just came with the folded insert sheet.
LordFarquad Nov 3, 2023
referencing Les Chants Magnétiques (LP, Album, Stereo, Disco France Pressing) FDM 18108
Nice pressing with little to no surface noise. Sounds really good.
henrikg1963 Aug 23, 2023
referencing Magnetic Fields = Les Chants Magnétiques (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram) 88843024701
This Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram version is one of the worst release I have heard. It's sound like a Polydor rerecording of a polydor LP and sound like it played as an mp3 behind a blanket. Flat without details and no dynamic. If you want a good quality get one of the older ones released by Dreyfus from France. Shame on Sony and Jarre to approve this realease.