Hölderlin – Hölderlins Traum (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1972)

Hölderlin – Hölderlins Traum is the debut album by the German band Hölderlin, led by brothers Joachim and Christian von Grumbkow. It was recorded in January 1972 at Studio Dierks and produced by Rolf-Ulrich Kaiser for his Pilz label. The record blends folk, psychedelia and prog with German lyrics, violin, cello and Mellotron – a classic of German folk krautrock. On offer is the German original pressing from 1972 in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Pilz – 20 21314-5
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, gatefold
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1972
• Genre: Krautrock, Folk Rock, Art Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Progressive Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Sleeve: VG- (edge / shelf wear on gatefold sleeve)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Waren Wir (4:53)
2. Peter (2:52)
3. Strohhalm (2:20)
4. Requiem Für Einen Wicht (6:32)

Side B

1. Erwachen (4:20)
2. Wetterbericht (6:34)
3. Traum (7:20)

Personnel

Nanny de Ruig (vocals), Peter Käseberg (bass, acoustic guitar, vocals), Joachim von Grumbkow (cello, flute, piano, organ, Mellotron), Christian von Grumbkow (guitar, compositions and lyrics), Christoph Noppeney (violin, viola, flute), Michael Bruchmann (drums); guests: Peter Bursch (sitar), Mike Hellbach (tabla), Walter Westrupp (recorder). Produced by Rolf-Ulrich Kaiser, engineered by Dieter Dierks.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the German original pressing from 1972 on Pilz (20 21314-5) in a gatefold sleeve.

How do I spot original krautrock pressings?
Tips on labels, catalogue numbers and sleeves are in our krautrock guide.

What does media VG+ / sleeve VG- mean?
The record shows light signs of use (VG+), the gatefold sleeve more noticeable edge and shelf wear (VG-). More in our Vinyl Grading guide.

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