Ashra - Blackouts (Vinyl LP | UK Original | 1978)

Ashra – Blackouts was released in 1978 on Virgin and is an album by Ashra, the project of guitarist and electronic pioneer Manuel Göttsching. Guitar loops, sequencers and synthesizers merge into a minimal, meditative sound between Krautrock and ambient. On offer is the UK original pressing from 1978 (Virgin V 2091).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Virgin – V 2091
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: UK Original
• Country: UK
• Year: 1978
• Genre: Electronic, Krautrock, Experimental, Minimal, Ambient

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• 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. 77 Slightly Delayed – 6:42
2. Midnight On Mars – 6:50
3. Don't Trust The Kids – 3:30
4. Blackouts – 4:18

Side B

1. Shuttle Cock – 8:25
2. Lotus Parts I-IV – 16:58

Personnel

Manuel Göttsching (guitar, keyboards, sequencer, composition, arrangement). Produced by Manuel Göttsching; recorded in September 1977 at Studio Roma, Berlin. Cover illustration: Mike Noome.

FAQ

Is this an original pressing?
Yes – it is the 1978 UK original edition on Virgin, catalogue number V 2091. This pressing carries the etched matrix "V-2091-A-1" / "V-2091-B-1".

Which inner sleeve belongs to the first issue?
First copies came in a black die-cut Virgin inner bag. You can see whether it is included with this copy in our scans. More on Krautrock originals in our Krautrock guide.

What does media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
The record is Near Mint minus, the sleeve shows light signs of use (Very Good Plus). More in our Vinyl Grading guide.

Do you have more electronic music?
Yes – browse our Electronic collection.