Kraftwerk – Autobahn (Vinyl LP | DE | Philips | 1974)

Kraftwerk – Autobahn is the album that brought Kraftwerk to international attention in 1974. The title track fills the entire first side at around 22 minutes and is regarded as a milestone of electronic music; side B features "Kometenmelodie 1 & 2", "Mitternacht" and "Morgenspaziergang". On offer is the German pressing on Philips (6305 231).

Pressing details

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

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Sleeve: VG+

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, production), Klaus Roeder (violin, guitar), Wolfgang Flür (percussion). Engineer: Konrad Plank. Cover painting: Emil Schult.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
It is a German Philips pressing with the original catalogue number 6305 231. As this number was repressed for many years, the exact issue can only be determined from the runout etchings – we are happy to send you photos.

How do I recognise early German pressings?
Kling-Klang-Verlag logo on the back sleeve, price code D and fully stamped runouts. More tips in our guide Krautrock rarities: spotting original pressings.

What does Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ mean?
Record and sleeve show light wear but are in very good condition. More at Vinyl Grading.

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