Die Toten Hosen - Opel-Gang (Vinyl LP + 2CD | DE Original | 2023)

Die Toten Hosen – Opel-Gang is the debut album by the Düsseldorf punk band, first released in 1983 and produced by the band with Jon Caffery. For its 40th anniversary, "Opel-Gang 1983 – 2023: Die 40 Jahre-Jubiläumsedition" was released on June 2, 2023 on the band's own label Totenkopf (TOT 668), remastered by Jon Caffery and Michael Schwabe. This copy is that edition limited to 7,000 numbered copies: a 180g LP plus two CDs in a hardcover gatefold deluxe book; the second CD collects early singles, rarities and other recordings from the band's first years.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Totenkopf TOT 668
• Format: Vinyl LP + 2 CD, Album, 180g
• Pressing: German original of this edition, limited edition (7,000 numbered copies)
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 2023 (original album: 1983)
• Genre: Punk, German punk
• Extras: Hardcover gatefold deluxe book, 2 CDs
• Category: New vinyl records, Limited edition & coloured vinyl

Condition

• Condition: New & factory sealed

The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Tote Hose
2. Allein vor deinem Haus o. dein Vater der Boxer
3. Modestadt Düsseldorf
4. Reisefieber
5. Kontakthof
6. Opel-Gang
7. Willi muss ins Heim

Side B

1. Wehende Fahnen
2. Schwarzer Mann
3. Geld
4. Ülüsü
5. Es ist nichts gewesen
6. Sommernachtstraum
7. Hofgarten
8. Bis zum bitteren Ende

CD 1

1. The complete album as on the LP (15 tracks)

CD 2

1. Wir sind bereit
2. Jürgen Engler's Party
3. Reisefieber
4. Niemandsland
5. Armee der Verlierer
6. Eisgekühlter Bommerlunder
7. Opel-Gang
8. Schöne Bescherung
9. Willi's weiße Weihnacht
10. Knecht Ruprecht's letzte Fahrt
11. Kriminaltango
12. Allein vor deinem Haus o. dein Vater der Boxer
13. Es ist vorbei
14. Die Abenteuer des kleinen Haevelmann
15. Frühstückskorn
16. Bis zum bitteren Ende
17. Wir sind bereit
18. Hip Hop Bommi Bop

Personnel

Die Toten Hosen: Campino (Andreas Frege, vocals), Andreas "Andi" Meurer (bass), Andreas "Kuddel" von Holst (guitar), Michael "Breiti" Breitkopf (guitar), Trini Trimpop (drums). Produced by Die Toten Hosen and Jon Caffery; remastered by Jon Caffery and Michael Schwabe.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No, the album first came out in 1983. This is the limited 2023 anniversary edition (TOT 668), released in this form for the first time.

What is on the second CD?
18 recordings from the band's early days, including "Wir sind bereit", "Armee der Verlierer", "Eisgekühlter Bommerlunder", the Christmas songs and "Hip Hop Bommi Bop".

How many copies were made?
The edition is limited to 7,000 numbered copies. This copy is new and factory sealed.

Are there more records by Die Toten Hosen?
Yes, for example Ein kleines bisschen Horrorschau (LP, 1988) or the single Hier kommt Alex (7", 1988). More in our punk category.