Pre VERTIGO '70 ORIG KRAFTWERK #1 LP 1970 Krautrock Prog Psych RAW NEU CLUSTER
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129
$ 129
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Aug 13, 2023
Sold Date
Aug 6, 2023
Start Date
26
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USA
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- ORIGINAL 1970 GERMAN FIRST PRESS
- TOP COPY
- Pioneering KRAUT-PSYCH "MONSTER"
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- K R A F T W O R K
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KRAFTWERK
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- GERMANY - PHILIPS RECORDS - 6305 - 058 (STEREO)
FIRST PRESS = TOP COPY in LAMINATED FILM GATEFOLD COVER
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TOP COPY ... 1970 Original ... CLEAN ALL OVER ... ...................................................................
Original 1970 collectible in lavish laminated gatefold sleeve. The first UK releases of the very first two best (1970 & 1971) KRAFTWERK albums ...pioneers of the acid (Krautrock) progressive underground....
In 1968, the two original members (Florian Schneider and Ralf Hutter, two longstanding friends) formed ORGANISATION. The famous German producer Conny Plank helped them to record their first album "Tone Float". During the year 1970, R. Hutter and F. Schneider dissolved the band to form KRAFTWERK whose name means power station (in German). Klaus Dinger and Andreas Hokman join the band and record an album called "Kraftwerk". Very minimalist; a perfect illustration of a repetitive music made of sound manipulations, punctuated by sputtering flute and electronic altered organ. The atmosphere is slightly "garage", a bit noisy, sometimes ethereal and spacey ("Megahertz"). At this time, the band's reputation remains discreet, despite a certain success.LP #1... Ruckzuck is probably the most accessible track. As with Neu, a steady pulsating groove drives things forward, while flutes, violin and experimental noise build layers of sound around it. A favorite track would be Stratovarius. The dark brooding pace, heavily treated violin sounds and rhythmical guitar strumming create a cosmic sound that must also have inspired early Tangerine Dream. The opening part before the drums join is magical. A little Kraut masterpiece this is.
More cosmic Kraut follows on Megahertz, with its droning organs and dissonant flutes this could have found its way on Tangerine Dream's Atem. It bests Tangerine Dream though. Von Himmel Hoch is the most chaotic piece, a combination of sound effects, noise, free improvisation and ecstatic drumming. It's hard to describe how they manage to make this all work but it does... quite noticeably, the listener wishing more.
This is not your acid-underground Agitation Free type of Kraut, but still acid-underground in a joyful creation fining a new path mixing experimental and creative force. An essential Krautrock album... not really challenging but an immensely rewarding musical experience.
SIDE A:
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Retreat (Ruckzuck) (7:47)
Stratovarius (12:10)SIDE B:
CONDITION:
Megaherz (9:30)
From the High Skies (Von Himmel Hoch) (10:12) - The cover: rated: M- in fragile German 1970 film-laminated GATEFOLD COVER --- it's still beautiful despite 50+ years ...
- Please see - far better than expected 50+ years onward!
Absolutely investment & joyful original item Only light previous light handling, colors retained, solid front/back panels collectible shape! *** There are no split seams, no bends, no writing ... colorful and as expected should be highly desirable to most fair minded collectors = look!!!
- The vinyl: Rated: M- looks and plays very enjoyable (!) both 1970 German (pre-Vertigo swirl) labels remain TOTALLY clean !!
SEE: SELLERS OTHER ITEMS (((similar grooves for "head" people...)))
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GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks, plays clean
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EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, enjoyable
VG+ a bit more scuff or marks still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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