Amon Düül II – Phallus Dei (Vinyl LP | DE Reissue | 1980)

Amon Düül II – Phallus Dei is the debut studio album by the Munich collective Amon Düül II, originally released on Liberty in 1969 and one of the cornerstones of Krautrock. Free improvisation, Eastern-tinged drones and heavy riffs culminate in the roughly 20-minute title track that fills the entire B-side. This is the 1980 German reissue on Strand (6.24 442).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Strand – 6.24 442
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: German reissue
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1980 (original: 1969)
• Genre: Krautrock, Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Sleeve: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Kanaan
2. Dem Guten, Schönen, Wahren
3. Luzifers Ghilom
4. Henriette Krötenschwanz

Side B

1. Phallus Dei

Personnel

Chris Karrer (violin, guitar, 12-string guitar, vocals), John Weinzierl (guitar, 12-string bass), Renate Knaup (vocals, tambourine), Falk Rogner (organ), Dave Anderson (bass), Peter Leopold (drums), Dieter Serfas (drums, electric cymbal), Shrat (bongos, vocals, violin); guests: Holger Trülzsch (Turkish drums), Christian Burchard (vibraphone). Produced by Olaf Kübler.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original came out on Liberty in 1969. This is the 1980 German reissue on Strand (6.24 442) – a way to own the album on period vinyl without paying the price of a Liberty first edition.

What makes “Phallus Dei” interesting for Krautrock collectors?
The title track runs for about 20 minutes and takes up the whole second side, showing the freely improvised, psychedelic approach of early Amon Düül II at its purest.

What does Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that do not noticeably affect playback. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Krautrock?
Yes – browse our Krautrock collection or read our guide Krautrock rarities: how to spot original pressings.