Krupps – Wahre Arbeit - Wahrer Lohn (Vinyl 12" | DE Original | 1981)

Krupps – Wahre Arbeit – Wahrer Lohn came out in 1981 on Hamburg’s cult label Zickzack and is one of the founding documents of EBM and industrial electronics. Jürgen Engler, Ralf Dörper and co. create a cold, mechanical groove with synthesizer and the home-made “Stahlofon” – the band later became known as Die Krupps.

On offer is the German original pressing from 1981 on Zickzack (ZZ 55) as a 12" maxi single.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Zickzack – ZZ 55
• Format: Vinyl, 12", Maxi
• Pressing: DE – Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1981
• Genre: Electronic, EBM, Minimal – more in Industrial / EBM

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. Wahre Arbeit - Wahrer Lohn (5:31)

Side B

1. Lohn / Arbeit (11:30)

Personnel

Jürgen Engler (Vocals, Percussion, Mix), Ralf Dörper (Synthesizer), Bernward Malaka (Bass), Ralph Albertini (Percussion).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the German original pressing from 1981 on Zickzack (ZZ 55).

What is on the record?
“Wahre Arbeit – Wahrer Lohn” on side A and “Lohn / Arbeit” on side B, recorded in June 1981.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Industrial / EBM collection.