Ash Ra Tempel - Schwingungen (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1972)

Ash Ra Tempel – Schwingungen is the second album by the Berlin band led by Manuel Göttsching and Hartmut Enke, released in 1972 on the Ohr label and produced by Rolf-Ulrich Kaiser. Moving between bluesy psychedelia, drones and free improvisation, it is one of the sought-after titles of early Krautrock. On offer is the German original pressing from 1972 on Ohr (OMM 556.020) with gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Ohr – OMM 556.020
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1972
• Genre: Krautrock, Psychedelic Rock, Ambient
• Extras: Gatefold sleeve

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 – "Light And Darkness"

1. Light: Look At Your Sun (6:20)
2. Darkness: Flowers Must Die (12:20)

Side B

1. Schwingungen: Suche / Liebe (19:00)

Personnel

Manuel Göttsching (guitar, organ, electronics, choir), Hartmut Enke (guitar, bass, electronics), Wolfgang Müller (drums, vibraphone), John L. (vocals, jaw harp, percussion), Matthias Wehler (alto saxophone), Uli Popp (bongos). Produced by Rolf-Ulrich Kaiser, engineered by Dieter Dierks.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – the German first edition from 1972 on Ohr, cat. no. OMM 556.020, with gatefold sleeve. Our Krautrock guide explains how to spot early originals.

Does Klaus Schulze play on "Schwingungen"?
No. Klaus Schulze drummed on the 1971 debut. On "Schwingungen" Wolfgang Müller plays drums and vibraphone, and singer John L. joins the band.

What does Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that do not noticeably affect playback or the overall look of the sleeve. Details in our Vinyl Grading guide.

Do you have more Krautrock?
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