Amon Düül II – Carnival In Babylon (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1972 | NM-/VG+ | Copy 2)

Amon Düül II – Carnival In Babylon is the fourth studio album by Munich Krautrock band Amon Düül II, released in 1972 on United Artists. Psychedelic rock, progressive elements and surreal lyrics by F. U. Rogner shape its six pieces, including "All The Years 'Round" and the almost ten-minute "Hawknose Harlequin". On offer is the German original pressing from 1972 (UAS 29 327 I) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: United Artists Records – UAS 29 327 I
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1972
• Genre: Krautrock, Psychedelic Rock, Progressive Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM- to VG+
• Sleeve: VG+
• Note: Sticker on label, side 1

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. C.I.D. In Uruk – 5:30
2. All The Years 'Round – 7:20
3. Shimmering Sand – 6:33

Side B

1. Kronwinkl 12 – 3:52
2. Tables Are Turned – 3:34
3. Hawknose Harlequin – 9:48

Personnel

Renate Knaup-Krötenschwanz (vocals), Chris Karrer (electric and acoustic guitar, violin, soprano saxophone, vocals), John Weinzierl (electric guitar, 12-string acoustic guitar, vocals), Lothar Meid (bass, vocals), Karl-Heinz Hausmann (keyboards, electronics, organ), Peter Leopold (drums, tambourine), Danny Fichelscher (drums, congas); guests: Joy Alaska (backing vocals), F. U. Rogner (organ), Olaf Kübler (soprano saxophone, noises). Produced by Amon Düül II and Olaf Kübler; recorded at Bavaria Musikstudios, remixed at Studio 70, Munich.

FAQ

Is this an original pressing?
Yes – it is the German first release on United Artists from 1972. German originals carry the matrix "UAS 29327 A-1" / "B-1" stamped "Made in Germany". More on spotting originals in our Krautrock guide.

Why is "Shimmering Sand" titled differently on the label?
The back cover lists "Shimmering Sand", while the label reads "Ballad Of The Shimmering Sand" – a known quirk of this pressing.

What does media NM- to VG+ / sleeve VG+ mean?
The record shows only light signs of use, the sleeve is VG+. There is a sticker on the side 1 label. More in our Vinyl Grading guide.

Do you have more Krautrock?
Yes – browse our Krautrock collection.