Haboob – Haboob (Vinyl LP)

Haboob – Haboob is an album by the trio Haboob, released in Germany in 1971 on Hör Zu Black Label / Reprise. The band name refers to a desert wind – the front cover advertises the record as “Haboob Wüstenwind PROgressivPOP”. Musically the album sits between psychedelic rock, prog and blues rock, driven by Farfisa organ and the almost ten-minute opener “Israfil”. It was produced by Olaf Kübler. On offer is the 1971 German original pressing (REP 34002).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Hör Zu Black Label / Reprise Records – REP 34002
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, stereo, laminated sleeve
• Pressing: DE original (pressed by Teldec for Kinney Music GmbH, Hamburg)
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1971
• Genre: Krautrock, Psychedelic Rock, Prog Rock, blues rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Israfil (9:45)
2. Blues For Willi Pee (3:52)
3. Sooloo (5:11)

Side B

1. Morning Prayer (5:11)
2. Keep On Pushing (4:42)
3. Soldier Boy (3:44)
4. Time To Be (3:46)

Personnel

James Jackson (Farfisa organ, choir organ, Hohner piano, vocals), William D. Powell (guitar, vocals), George Green (drums, percussion, vocals). Produced by Olaf Kübler, engineer: Peter Kramper (Bavaria Studio). All songs by James Jackson except “Soldier Boy” (Florence Green, Florenz Dixon). Cover and photos: F.-U. Rogner.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1971 German original pressing. The runouts read “71005 - A” and “71005 - B” with “Manufactured in Germany”.

What does “Haboob” mean?
Haboob is the Arabic term for an intense sand or dust storm – hence the word “Wüstenwind” (desert wind) on the cover.

How do I spot German krautrock originals?
Tips on labels, matrices and sleeves are in our guide Krautrock rarities: spot original pressings.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
The record is near mint, the sleeve shows light wear. More on our Vinyl Grading page. More records are in our Krautrock collection.