CAN Soundtracks ORIGINAL GERMAN Press LP 1970 Avant Krautrock Psych Kraut Prog
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THE CAN: SOUNDTRACKS Format : 12" LP Country Of Issue : GERMANY (original 1970 pressing) Record Label : LIBERTY Catalogue Number : LBS 83 437 1 Vinyl Condition : EXCELLENT, some inner sleeve marks Laminated sleeve Condition : EXCELLENT
“Can Soundtracks is the second album of The Can but not album no. two” states the cover blurb. This album was released between their first LP, Monster Movie, and what was to become their seminal work, Tago Mago. This is a collection of pieces recorded for films in 1969 and 1970, and as such is a fascinating record of the transition from the Malcolm Mooney to the Damo Suzuki period. And it contains some great tracks, that you wouldn't think were film music: Tango Whiskyman end the epic Mother Sky – commonly regarded as the only Can track which sounded better in the recorded version than in any live performance – are the highlights for me.
This LP was originally released in Germany only, as at this point Can had not made a name for themselves outside of their home country. In fact, it was to be 3 years before this LP was released, on United Artists, outside of Germany, and this was in a different cover which used a still from their 1972 free concert (which also appeared on the back of 1972’s Ege Bamayasi). This original German Liberty release is incredibly scarce and sought-after, and I have never seen a guide price for it. The only time I have seen an (albeit oblique) reference to its value was in Record Collector magazine in 1987. This did not even attempt to value this LP, simply stating this it is “like gold dust to collectors”. It is very seldom seen on the market. You probably already have a later UA or Spoon copy, and know how great this album is. This is a great opportunity to own this fantastically rare original – a piece of Can history.
Tracks: Deadlock (3.25), Tango Whiskyman (4.02), Deadlock (instr) (1.40), Don’t Turn The Light On, Leave Me Alone (3.42), Soul Desert (3.46), Mother Sky (14.30), She Brings The Rain (4.04). Recommended for '70s Krautrock freaks like Amon Duul, Guru Guru, Embryo, Popol Vuh, Neu, Cluster, Harmonia, Ash Ra Tempel, Tangerine Dream, Faust, etc...
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