Kraftwerk - Kraftwerk 2 (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1972 | Gatefold)

Kraftwerk – Kraftwerk 2 is Kraftwerk's second album, released on Philips in January 1972. Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider recorded it as a duo – with organ, flute, violin, guitar and a simple rhythm machine. The result is experimental krautrock that already points towards the electronic music that later made Kraftwerk world-famous. Like their other early albums, the band never officially reissued Kraftwerk 2 – so original pressings are highly sought after.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Philips – 6305 117
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, stereo, gatefold
• Pressing: German original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1972
• Genre: Krautrock, electronic, experimental

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• 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. Klingklang

Side B

1. Atem
2. Strom
3. Spule 4
4. Wellenlänge
5. Harmonika

Personnel

Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider. Recorded with Conny Plank as engineer.

FAQ

Is there an official reissue of Kraftwerk 2?
No. Kraftwerk never officially reissued their first three albums. If you want the album on vinyl, you need an original pressing or an unofficial edition.

How do I recognise the original?
By the catalogue number 6305 117 on Philips and the gatefold sleeve with the traffic cone artwork. More in our guide Krautrock rarities.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG mean?
The record shows light signs of use, the sleeve more noticeable ones. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.