A rare and charming DIY / private press release from the early 80s, Joie de vivre en Roumanie captures the spontaneous spirit of home-made French hippy pop at its most unpolished and sincere. Credited to Didier et Jean-Luc (with Les Ecchoes), the record blends humor, lightness, and a touch of parody, delivering a cheerful travel-song vibe that feels both amateur and endearing.
Reportedly linked to a promotional project for a travel agency, this 7" was likely recorded outside any professional studio context — rough mix, enthusiastic vocals, and a joyful sense of improvisation. Its offbeat theme and tongue-in-cheek performance give it the flavor of a cult outsider artifact, bridging novelty music, chanson, and travel-club kitsch.
Now highly sought after by collectors, Joie de vivre en Roumanie stands as a delightful example of 1970s French do-it-yourself creativity, where charm and absurdity triumph over perfection.
Record is strong VG+ plays very well with only a few noises on intro (check the full sound clip on our instagram post) / Sleeve is strong VG++ (signatures on the back sleeve).
