Can – Spoon (Vinyl 7" | DE Original | 1971)

Can – Spoon from 1971 is one of Can's best-known tracks: it served as the theme tune of the Durbridge TV series Das Messer and later appeared on the album Ege Bamyasi. Hypnotic groove and an unmistakable atmosphere – a Krautrock milestone. On the B-side: Shikako Maru Ten.

On offer is the original 1971 German pressing on United Artists Records (35 304), a 7" single at 45 RPM.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: United Artists Records – 35 304
• Format: Vinyl 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1971
• Genre: Krautrock, Experimental, Rock – more in 7" Singles

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+ (penmark on label side A)
• Cover: VG+ (pen mark on front of sleeve)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Spoon (3:02)

Side B

1. Shikako Maru Ten (3:17)

Personnel

Can (Written-By, Producer, Arranged By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original 1971 German pressing on United Artists (35 304).

Where is Spoon known from?
As the theme tune of the 1971 Durbridge crime series Das Messer – the song later also appeared on Ege Bamyasi.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our 7" Singles collection.