Kraftwerk - Computerwelt (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1981)

Kraftwerk – Computerwelt (internationally “Computer World”) was released in May 1981 and is one of the most influential albums in electronic music. Produced by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider, it reached No. 7 in Germany and No. 15 in the UK; “Computer Love” became a UK No. 1 in 1982 as a double A-side with “The Model”. On offer is the 1981 German-language original pressing on Kling Klang / EMI Electrola (1C 064-46 311) with the printed original cardboard inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Kling Klang / EMI Electrola – 1C 064-46 311
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE original, German-language edition
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1981
• Genre: Electronic, Synth-Pop, Electro
• Inserts: Printed original cardboard inner sleeve (OIS, “Kling Klang Produkt 1981 Duesseldorf”)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+ (sticker rip-off on front)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Computerwelt (Computer World) (5:05)
2. Taschenrechner (Pocket Calculator) (5:00)
3. Nummern (Numbers) (3:00)
4. Computerwelt 2 (Computer World 2) (3:30)

Side B

1. Computer Liebe (Computer Love) (7:00)
2. Heimcomputer (Home Computer) (6:00)
3. It's More Fun To Compute (4:15)

Personnel

Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider, Karl Bartos and Wolfgang Flür. Music by Hütter, Schneider and Bartos, lyrics by Hütter, Schneider and Emil Schult. Produced by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider, recorded at Kling Klang Studio in Düsseldorf.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1981 German first edition on Kling Klang / EMI Electrola (1C 064-46 311), with “Made in Germany” on the label.

Is this the German or the English version?
The German one: Kraftwerk recorded the album in two languages. On this edition the album and tracks are titled “Computerwelt”, “Taschenrechner”, “Computer Liebe” etc., and the vocals are in German.

Is there a connection to Bonn?
Yes. The credits on the record list the Bonn company Matten & Wiechers among the computer hardware suppliers.

What does media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means almost like new with barely visible signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) shows light wear – here a sticker rip-off on the front. More at Vinyl Grading. More titles are in our Electronic collection.