Holger Czukay - On The Way To The Peak Of Normal (Vinyl LP)

Holger Czukay – On The Way To The Peak Of Normal is the Can bassist's solo album, released in 1981 on Welt-Rekord. Side A is taken up by the 18-minute Ode To Perfume, side B has shorter pieces such as the title track, built from a session with members of S.Y.P.H. and two radios. Experimental rock with radio collages, horns and Jaki Liebezeit on drums.

On offer is the 1981 German original pressing on Welt-Rekord (1C 064-46 400) with the original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Welt-Rekord – 1C 064-46 400
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1981
• Genre: Rock, Experimental – more in Krautrock
• Features: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

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

1. Ode To Perfume = An Das Parfüm (18:00)

Side B

1. On The Way To The Peak Of Normal = Auf Dem Weg Zum Gipfel Von Normal (7:32)
2. Witches' Multiplication Table = Hexeneinmaleins (4:52)
3. Two Bass Shuffle (2:15)
4. Hiss 'n' Listen = Rauschen Und Lauschen (4:50)

Personnel

Holger Czukay (Producer, Music, Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Horn), Jaki Liebezeit (Drums), Stephan Plank (Drawing), Eveline Grunwald (Cover Design).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1981 German original pressing on Welt-Rekord with the original inner sleeve.

Who plays on it?
Czukay plays almost everything himself – guitar, bass, organ, horn, radio – supported by his Can bandmate Jaki Liebezeit on drums.

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.