12 Jaar Grand Gala Du Disque

Overview
12 Jaar Grand Gala Du Disque is a 1972 Dutch LP (Polydor 2482 064) compiled for the Grand Gala du Disque series, drawing together international and Dutch artists associated with the annual gala. The release opens with a spoken introduction by host Willem Duys and presents a 12-track program spanning pop, chanson, and schlager. ([lastdodo.nl](https://www.lastdodo.nl/nl/items/2224841-12-jaar-grand-gala-du-disque))

Recording History
- This is a compilation drawn from performances tied to the Grand Gala du Disque broadcasts; the gala itself was a high-profile Dutch music event organized by the local record industry. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Gala_du_Disque))
- The 1972 Grand Gala edition aired beginning February 25, 1972, and was hosted by Willem Duys and Mies Bouwman, situating the album in that era of cross-border programming. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Gala_du_Disque))
- Side A features Lonley Days (Bee Gees), Amapola (Spotnicks), Jenny (Udo Jürgens), Des Milliers De Soldats (Les Compagnons de la Chanson), and Junge, Komm Bald Wieder (Freddy Quinn). Side B includes Roy Black’s Dein Schönstes Geschenk; James Last’s medley Hoog Op De Gele Wagen; Suzanne (Herman van Veen); I Take It Back (Sandy Posey); Bianca Rosa (René Carol); and The Shadow Of Your Smile (Astrud Gilberto). The full track list is documented on contemporary catalog pages and marketplace listings. ([lastdodo.nl](https://www.lastdodo.nl/nl/items/2224841-12-jaar-grand-gala-du-disque))
- The LP was issued in the Netherlands by Polydor, catalog 2482 064, as part of the Polydor 2482 series. ([lastdodo.nl](https://www.lastdodo.nl/nl/areas/6168033-polydor-lp-serie-2482))

Chart Performance & Recognition
No widely published chart positions or sales certifications for this specific compilation are readily documented in accessible sources. The release is primarily noted in vinyl catalogs and collector references for its connection to the Grand Gala du Disque series. ([lastdodo.nl](https://www.lastdodo.nl/nl/items/2224841-12-jaar-grand-gala-du-disque))

Cultural Impact & Legacy
- The album includes Herman van Veen’s Dutch version of Suzanne, a Dutch cover of Leonard Cohen’s famous song, which Vander Veen performed in 1969 and which has been discussed in cover histories. This track on 12 Jaar Grand Gala Du Disque underscores the gala’s role in cross-cultural European pop exchange. ([marktplaats.nl](https://www.marktplaats.nl/v/cd-s-en-dvd-s/vinyl-verzamelalbums/m2309955483-12-jaar-grand-gala-du-disque?utm_source=openai))
- The Grand Gala du Disque itself was a landmark Dutch broadcast promoting both domestic and international artists; the 1972 edition is highlighted in contemporary summaries of the gala’s history. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Gala_du_Disque))