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Productions Jacques Canetti

French independent record label founded in 1962 by Jacques Canetti.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Productions Jacques Canetti is a French record label. According to its official website, it describes itself as the first French independent label, founded in September 1962 by Jacques Canetti after he resigned from Philips. The label is associated with the song catalogue and artists signed by Jacques Canetti, and its site also presents Éditions Majestic and a shop offering CDs, box sets, vinyl, spoken-word records, books and downloadable sheet music.

History

According to the label's official website, in summer 1962 Jacques Canetti resigned from Philips, where he had worked as a music producer and artistic director. In September 1962 he founded what the site calls the first independent record label in France: Les Productions Jacques Canetti. The site states that he wanted to continue working as a producer in an artisanal way, and that he positioned himself against the direction the record industry was taking toward show business. The label also states that Jacques Canetti was the first to establish a graphic charter for his label, recognisable on 30x30 vinyl sleeves.

Products and positioning

Self-described first French independent record label.

  • CD / Coffrets CD

  • Vinyles

  • Disques parlés

  • Livres

  • Partitions et Songbooks

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