Grobschnitt - Ballermann (Vinyl 2LP | DE Reissue | 1977)

Grobschnitt – Ballermann is one of the great double albums of German progressive rock, originally released in 1974 on Brain. Long compositions like “Magic Train” and above all “Solar-Music”, spread over two sides, show the band between improvisation, theatre and humour – a cornerstone of Krautrock history.

On offer is the German reissue from 1977 on Brain (2/1050) as a 2LP in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Brain – 2/1050
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1977
• Genre: Krautrock, Progressive Rock – more in Krautrock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (price sticker on front, tiny sticker rip on front, shelf / edge wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Sahara (5:33)
2. Nickel-Odeon (9:14)
3. Drummer's Dream (6:11)

Side B

1. Morning Song (5:42)
2. Magic Train (13:20)

Side C

1. Solar-Music, Part 1 (17:28)

Side D

1. Solar-Music, Part 2 (15:58)

Personnel

Eroc (Drums, Percussion, Electronics), Wildschwein (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Lupo (Lead Guitar), Mist (Keyboards), Bär (Bass), Dieter Dierks (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is the German reissue from 1977 on Brain; the album originally came out in 1974.

What is “Solar-Music”?
The band's long-form piece, which here fills the entire third and fourth sides in two parts.

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 Krautrock collection.