Omnivore Recordings has announced Françoise Hardy Blues: Complete Vogue Recordings 1962-1967, a complete collection of all the recordings Hardy did for Vogue, out on August 1.

The set includes 217 newly remastered tracks, 106 of which will be available for the first time since their original ’60s release date, 10 live tracks recorded at L’Olympia in Paris restored and available for the very first time, plus more than 55 TV performances on DVD for the first time. The collection also includes a 24-page book featuring rare pictures, documents, and liner notes in English and French. 

Françoise Hardy’s Vogue years have marked the history of French and international music. Even today, the five years between 1962–67 remain an exceptional moment in her career, the one when she exploded in the eyes of a generation that was born during or just after World War II, the generation that would be part of the May 1968 Paris protests.

Hardy exploded not only in France alongside her fellow “Yéyés,” but also internationally where she became the symbol of French elegance, talent and charm. From the United States, Japan, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Spain, no one could resist Françoise. She recorded most of her hits in English, Italian, and German.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/bUg1YD3IKnU

Pre-order and view tracklist: https://omnivorerecordings.com/shop/francoise-hardy-blues/