Dissidenten - Life At The Pyramids (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1986)

Dissidenten – Life At The Pyramids was released in 1986 on Exil and is one of the defining albums by the German world music pioneers. Recorded between October 1985 and March 1986 in Casablanca and Paris, the record fuses Moroccan and Middle Eastern sounds with rock and electronics. It features pieces like "Sultan Swing", "Telephone Arab" and "Berlin Beduins".

On offer is the German original pressing from 1986 on Exil (EXIL 5506), without inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Exil – EXIL 5506
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1986
• Genre: World, Folk, Experimental – more in World
• Features: No inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Sultan Swing (5:56)
2. Mata Hari (5:48)
3. Telephone Arab (6:05)
4. Blue Nile (2:00)

Side B

1. At The Pyramids (4:38)
2. Berlin Beduins (4:20)
3. Roots Of Tanger (3:20)
4. Do The Pharaoo (6:10)
5. Song For Winnie Mandela (2:30)

Personnel

Roman Bunka (Guitar, Oud), Roland Spremberg (Keyboards, Programming), Cherif Lamrani (Mandolincello, Vocals), El Houssaine Kili (Guitar, Vocals), Abdelkader Zefzaf (Gimbri, Vocals), Dissidenten (Composed By, Arranged By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the German original pressing from 1986 on Exil (EXIL 5506).

What does the record sound like?
North African rhythms and instruments like oud and gimbri meet guitars, keyboards and programming – hypnotic and danceable.

Is an inner sleeve included?
No, this copy comes without an inner sleeve.

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 World collection.