Joy Unlimited - Schmetterlinge (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1971)

Joy Unlimited – Schmetterlinge is a "progressive ballet music" work released in 1971 on the krautrock label Pilz. It was based on an idea by Lothar Höfgen, who also choreographed its premiere at the Theater der Stadt Bonn – a nice piece of Bonn music history. On offer is the German original pressing (Pilz 20 21090-1).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Pilz – 20 21090-1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1971
• Genre: Krautrock, Progressive Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Sleeve: VG (edge wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Rudiment
2. a) Connection / b) That's The Key / c) For You And Me
3. Suppression
4. Rankness
5. Face Of War
6. Free

Side B

1. Sensual Impressions
2. Quintessence
3. a) Eden-Park / b) Metamorphosis / c) In Search For The Last Word / d) Rising Mind / e) Eden-Park Again

Personnel

Joy (vocals), Roland (keyboards, vibraphone, marimba, percussion, vocals), Hans (drums, percussion), Dieter (bass, guitars, percussion), Klaus (guitar, woodwind, timpani, flute, percussion), Gerd (saxophones, flute), Albin (trumpet, electric bass). Produced and arranged by Joy Unlimited; concept and liner notes: Lothar Höfgen. Recorded at Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1971 German first edition on Pilz (20 21090-1).

What is the Bonn connection?
"Schmetterlinge" was conceived as ballet music; its premiere took place at the Theater der Stadt Bonn.

What does Media VG+ / Sleeve VG (edge wear) mean?
The record shows only light signs of use; the sleeve has visible wear, mainly along the edges. More at Vinyl Grading.

How do I spot krautrock original pressings?
See our guide Krautrock rarities: spot original pressings – and more records in our Krautrock collection.