Kraftwerk – Radio-Aktivität (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1975)

Kraftwerk – Radio-Activity (Radio-Aktivität) is Kraftwerk's fifth studio album, released in November 1975 and recorded at their own Kling Klang Studio in Düsseldorf. The concept album plays on the double meaning of radio waves and radioactivity, and it was the first album by the classic line-up with Karl Bartos and Wolfgang Flür. On offer is the German first pressing on Kling Klang / HÖR ZU / EMI Electrola with original inner sleeve, sheet of 16 yellow stickers and the small HörZu sticker on the front cover.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Kling Klang / HÖR ZU / EMI Electrola – 1C 062-82 087
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, stereo
• Pressing: DE original (first pressing)
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1975
• Genre: Electronic, Krautrock
• Inserts: Original inner sleeve, sheet of 16 yellow stickers; small HörZu sticker on the front cover

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• 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. Geigerzähler
2. Radioaktivität
3. Radioland
4. Ätherwellen
5. Sendepause
6. Nachrichten

Side B

1. Die Stimme Der Energie
2. Antenne
3. Radio Sterne
4. Uran
5. Transistor
6. Ohm Sweet Ohm

Personnel

Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider (voice, electronics), Karl Bartos and Wolfgang Flür (electronic percussion). Produced by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider; engineer Walter Quintus, graphics by Emil Schult.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – the 1975 German first pressing (1C 062-82 087). Early copies typically have an inner sleeve without lyrics and the sheet of 16 yellow stickers; more tips in our Krautrock guide.

Why does the label say HÖR ZU?
Kraftwerk released through EMI Electrola in Germany; the first edition also carries the HÖR ZU logo. Some copies have a small HörZu sticker on the front – like this one.

What does media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
The record is near mint (NM-), the sleeve shows light wear (VG+). More under Vinyl Grading.

Do you have more electronic music?
Yes – in our Electronic collection.