Krautrock

Krautrock – The Experimental Revolution from Germany

Discover krautrock, the experimental music movement that emerged in Germany in the late 60s and early 70s – with psychedelic grooves, hypnotic rhythms and early electronic soundscapes. Many German original pressings, e.g. by Can, Neu!, Kraftwerk, Amon Düül II, Ash Ra Tempel, Klaus Schulze, Grobschnitt and Novalis.

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FAQ

Which bands are krautrock?
Key names include Can, Neu!, Faust, Amon Düül II, Tangerine Dream, Cluster, Ash Ra Tempel, Klaus Schulze and early Kraftwerk. Long, repetitive pieces, improvisation and the use of electronics are typical.

What is kosmische Musik?
This is the name for the electronic, spacier side of krautrock – with synthesizers, long sound textures and little conventional song structure. Well-known examples are Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze and Ash Ra Tempel.

How do you grade the condition?
Every used record is checked by hand and graded to the Goldmine standard, with vinyl (media) and sleeve (cover) graded separately. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Are the images photos of the actual record?
Yes. We scan every record ourselves – used and new. For used records you get exactly the copy shown.

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Recordings curated with passion.

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Used and new vinyl records daily.

Fast & secure shipping

Delivered in 2–3 business days

By & for music lovers

Recordings curated with passion.

Diverse Genres & Assortment

Used and new vinyl records daily.

Frequently asked questions

Which bands are krautrock?

Key names include Can, Neu!, Faust, Amon Düül II, Tangerine Dream, Cluster, Ash Ra Tempel, Klaus Schulze and early Kraftwerk. Long, repetitive pieces, improvisation and the use of electronics are typical.

What is kosmische Musik?

This is the name for the electronic, spacier side of krautrock – with synthesizers, long sound textures and little conventional song structure. Well-known examples are Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze and Ash Ra Tempel.

How do you grade the condition?

Every used record is checked by hand and graded to the Goldmine standard, with vinyl (media) and sleeve (cover) graded separately. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Are the images photos of the actual record?

Yes. We scan every record ourselves – used and new. For used records you get exactly the copy shown.