Fontana

Fontana on vinyl: chanson, beat and jazz

In short: Fontana belonged to the Dutch Philips group and had its own branches in France, Britain and the US. That is why its catalogue ranges from French chanson and British beat to American soul and jazz. The Vinyl Room currently has 13 Fontana records.

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First pressings

Chanson & psychedelic

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→ Serge Gainsbourg · Jane Birkin · Philips · Chanson

What makes Fontana special?

The French side: Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin with their joint album from 1969, Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot with “Bonnie And Clyde” and Jane Birkin solo with “Di Doo Dah” and “Ex Fan Des Sixties”. Plus Miles Davis with the music for Louis Malle’s film “Ascenseur pour l’échafaud”.

The British side: The Pretty Things with “Emotions”, The Spencer Davis Group with “Autumn ’66”, The Fox and the Johnny Scott Quintet. From the US come Gloria Lynne with “Soul Serenade” and “Here There & Everywhere” and Aretha Franklin – and from the nineties Was (Not Was) with “Are You Okay?”.

FAQ

Which company did Fontana belong to? The Dutch Philips group.

What is “Ascenseur pour l’échafaud”? Miles Davis’ music for Louis Malle’s 1958 film of the same name.

Is there French music on Fontana? Yes, for example Serge Gainsbourg, Jane Birkin and Brigitte Bardot.

What do you have on Fontana? Records from France, Britain and the US, mostly from the sixties – 13 records in all.