Ideal - Ideal (Vinyl LP)

Ideal – Ideal is the debut album by the Berlin band around Annette Humpe, recorded in June 1980 and one of the cornerstones of the Neue Deutsche Welle. With Berlin, Blaue Augen, Rote Liebe and Telepathie it contains several NDW classics. Cool post-punk meets cheeky German lyrics.

On offer is the European reissue (no year stated) on WEA (K 58 716).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: WEA K 58 716
• Format: Vinyl LP Album
• Pressing: EU Reissue
• Country: Europe
• Genre: Rock, New Wave, NDW, Post-Punk – more in New Wave

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Berlin (3:09)
2. Irre (3:54)
3. Telepathie (5:27)
4. Blaue Augen (3:27)
5. Hundsgemein (2:14)

Side B

1. Luxus (4:03)
2. Rote Liebe (2:36)
3. Da Leg Ich Mich Doch Lieber Hin (4:28)
4. Telephon (3:24)
5. Roter Rolls Royce (3:15)

Personnel

Annette Humpe (Vocals, Piano), Eff Jott Krüger (Guitar), Ernst Deuker (Bass), Hans Behrendt (Drums), Klaus D. Müller (Mixed By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a later reissue on WEA – the album was recorded in 1980.

Which well-known songs are included?
Among others Berlin, Blaue Augen, Rote Liebe and Telepathie.

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 New Wave collection.