Die Toten Hosen – Laune Der Natur / Learning English Lesson 2 (Deluxe Edition Box Set, DE Original, JKP, 2017)

Die Toten Hosen – Laune Der Natur / Learning English Lesson 2 is the deluxe box for the Düsseldorf band's 2017 studio album, which entered the German album charts at number 1. It comes with "Learning English Lesson 2", a covers album of punk classics and the follow-up to "Learning English Lesson 1" (1991) – featuring guest singers such as Jello Biafra, Bob Geldof, Jake Burns and Hugh Cornwell. On offer is the German first edition of the limited, numbered box released on 5 May 2017 on JKP, with 180g vinyl and extensive fan material – without the "Laune Der Natur" CD (see note).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: JKP (Jochens Kleine Plattenfirma) – JKP 134 / 52450 17177
• Format: Box set, Deluxe Edition, Limited & Numbered, 180g vinyl
• Pressing: German original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 2017
• Genre: Punk, Rock, Pop Rock
• Extras: "Laune Der Natur" as 180g LP + poster; "Learning English Lesson 2" as 180g double LP; "Learning English Lesson 2" as CD (digipak); hand-signed band photo; 5 portrait prints of the band members; 32-page photo booklet; set of 4 buttons; set of 4 stickers + patch. Limited to 20,000 numbered copies.

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: M-
• Sleeve: NM-
• Box: NM- to VG+
• Important note: The "Laune Der Natur" CD is missing and not included.

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

Tracklist

LP "Laune Der Natur" – Side A

1. Urknall
2. Alles Mit Nach Hause
3. Wannsee
4. Unter Den Wolken
5. Pop & Politik
6. Laune Der Natur
7. Energie
8. Alles Passiert

LP "Laune Der Natur" – Side B

1. Die Schöne Und Das Biest
2. Eine Handvoll Erde
3. Wie Viele Jahre (Hasta La Muerte)
4. ICE Nach Düsseldorf
5. Geisterhaus
6. Lass Los
7. Kein Grund Zur Traurigkeit

Double LP "Learning English Lesson 2" – Side C

1. Step 1: Welcome To Learning English Lesson 2
2. The Sound Of The Suburbs (The Members)
3. Where Are They Now (Cock Sparrer)
4. California Über Alles (Dead Kennedys)
5. Step 2: Revolution
6. Viva La Revolution (The Adicts)
7. Nobody's Hero (Stiff Little Fingers)

Side D

1. Teenage Kicks (The Undertones)
2. Flying Saucer Attack! (The Rezillos)
3. Step 3: How About A Knuckle-Sandwich?
4. Where Have All The Boot Boys Gone? (Slaughter And The Dogs)
5. Sonic Reducer (Dead Boys)
6. Lookin' After No. 1 (The Boomtown Rats)

Side E

1. The Jinx (Peter And The Test Tube Babies)
2. Your Generation (Generation X)
3. Step 4: Family Plannings
4. Darling, Let's Have Another Baby (Johnny Moped)
5. Where's Captain Kirk? (Spizzenergi)
6. Harmony In My Head (Buzzcocks)
7. This Perfect Day (The Saints)

Side F

1. Step 5: Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
2. Wunderbar (Tenpole Tudor)
3. I'm An Upstart (Angelic Upstarts)
4. (Get A) Grip (On Yourself) (The Stranglers)
5. Fight To Be Yourself (Pasty Faces)
6. Staring At The Rude Boys (The Ruts)
7. Janet And John Say Goodbye

The original band is given in brackets. The enclosed "Learning English Lesson 2" CD contains the same 27 tracks.

Personnel

Campino (vocals), Andreas von Holst (guitar), Michael Breitkopf (guitar), Andreas Meurer (bass), Vom Ritchie (drums). Guest vocalists on "Learning English Lesson 2" include Jello Biafra, Bob Geldof, Jake Burns, Cheetah Chrome, Hugh Cornwell, Steve Diggle, Chris Bailey, Tony James and Damian O'Neill. Strings arranged and conducted by Dietmar Mensinger. Produced by Die Toten Hosen and Vincent Sorg, additional production: Tobias Kuhn. Lacquer cut: Heino Leja (HL), pressed by Optimal Media.

FAQ

Is this the original edition?
Yes – this is the German first edition of the 2017 deluxe box on the band's own label JKP (barcode 6 52450 17177 1). The vinyl matrices start with "BH74640", e.g. "BH74640-01 A2 HL" on side A.

What is missing from this box?
Only the "Laune Der Natur" CD is missing. All other items listed above – including the hand-signed band photo – are included.

What does Media M- / Sleeve NM- / Box NM- to VG+ mean?
The records are practically as new (M-), the sleeve is near mint (NM-), and the box shows light signs of wear. More on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more punk in the shop?
Yes – browse our Punk collection and our Limited Editions.