Härte 10 - Welcome to Germany (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1985)

Härte 10 – Welcome To Germany was released in 1985 on the independent label Baff and blends electro, synth-pop, funk, new wave and experimental sounds. The album was recorded and mixed in March 1985 at Fairland Studio in Bochum-Langendreer and produced by Burkhard Hennen and the band. On offer is the German original pressing (BAFF 1005).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Baff – BAFF 1005
• Format: Vinyl LP, album
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1985
• Genre: Electro, Synth-Pop, Experimental, New Wave, Funk (Electronic, Synth-Pop)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• 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. I Know What You Are Thinking (4:10)
2. Tauchstation (3:47)
3. Melodie D'Amour (3:42)
4. Welcome To Germany (3:31)
5. Happy New Year (5:06)

Side B

1. Alles Ist Meins (4:24)
2. Weit Fort (4:23)
3. Mann Mit Der Mark (2:42)
4. Abgeseilt (5:33)
5. The End (0:14)

Personnel

Frank Köllges (drums, vocoder, vocals), Mike Herting (keyboards, piano, programming, vocals), Bernd Renn (bass), Paul Shigihara (guitar, electronics), Valerie Kohlmetz (percussion, vocals, effects), Reiner Winterschladen (trumpet); additional vocals by Jane Palmer, Renate Otta and Maria de Alvear. Produced by Burkhard Hennen and Härte 10.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original 1985 German edition on Baff (BAFF 1005).

How do you identify the original pressing?
The run-out groove has “1005-A” and “1005-B” stamped, plus the etched initials “HR” of Henry Riedel (Tonstudio Bauer).

What does media VG+ / sleeve VG+ mean?
VG+ = very good plus with light signs of use that hardly affect sound or appearance. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Electronic?
Yes – browse our Electronic collection.