Kraftwerk – Autobahn (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1974 | VG+/VG+ | Copy 2)

With Kraftwerk – Autobahn the Düsseldorf band achieved its worldwide breakthrough in 1974. The whole of side one belongs to the title track, more than 22 minutes long, which even made the charts and is still regarded as a key work of electronic music. On offer is our second copy of the German original pressing on Philips (6305 231) from 1974. The sleeve shows minimal storage wear on the lower left edge of the back cover; the scans show this exact copy.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Philips – 6305 231
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: German original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1974
• Genre: Electronic, Krautrock, Experimental

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Sleeve: VG+ (minimal storage wear on the lower left edge of the back cover)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Autobahn (22:30)

Side B

1. Kometenmelodie 1 (6:20)
2. Kometenmelodie 2 (5:44)
3. Mitternacht (4:40)
4. Morgenspaziergang (4:00)

Personnel

Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider (music, concept, vocals, electronics), Klaus Röder (violin, guitar), Wolfgang Flür (percussion). Produced by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider, engineered by Conny Plank. Cover painting: Emil Schult.

FAQ

What is special about this copy?
It is the German original pressing from 1974, record and sleeve both VG+. The sleeve shows minimal storage wear on the lower left edge of the back cover – clearly visible on our own scans. If a particular detail matters to you, just get in touch.

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the German first release on Philips, cat. no. 6305 231, from 1974.

How do I recognise the German first pressing?
By the Philips label with cat. no. 6305 231, the "℗ 1974 Phonogram GmbH" credit and matrices starting with "AA 6305 231". More tips in our Krautrock guide.

What does Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback. More in our Vinyl Grading guide.

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