How many lives are hidden in a record? How many stories?
Stories of others, stories of our own.
Stories of others that became our own.

For the first time, ERT invites us to discover the fascinating history of Greek discography through a series of 12 documentary episodes.
A story spanning over 100 years.
From the birth of Greek discography to the present day.
From the era of the phonograph and the wandering “gramophone men” of the early 20th century, to the '60s, the “45 RPM records,” and the “jukeboxes”…
And from there, to the large vinyl records, the digital discs, and the internet.

Our guide on this journey is Haris Alexiou, the leading singer of her generation and one of the most beloved figures in the field of culture, who has left an indelible mark on Greek music and discography.

With the help of ERT's invaluable archive, as well as testimonies from people who lived through the golden years of Greek discography, the entire course of Greek song is sketched out as it was etched in the grooves of the records.

The documentary series "100 Years of Greek Discography" is a journey through time with all those who linked their lives to Greek discography and created, with inspiration and passion, the miracle of Greek music.

On this journey, we want you to be our fellow travelers.

The 1960s brought a revolution to Greek music. The gramophone era gave way to modern recordings, Columbia introduced state-of-the-art studios, and stereo recording made its debut. LPs and 45s dominated the market, while the artistic song emerged through iconic works like Epitaph and Axion Esti.

Theodorakis, Hadjidakis, and Xarchakos ushered in a new era, with Columbia, led by Takis V. Lambropoulos, at the forefront. Meanwhile, Makis Matsas revitalized Odeon Parlophone, and new record labels began to appear. Kazantzidis remained the ultimate folk idol, while "Indian-style" songs gained popularity under the influence of Indian films.