Michael Karoli & Polly Eltes – Deluge (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1984)

Michael Karoli & Polly Eltes – Deluge is a joint album by Can guitarist Michael Karoli and singer Polly Eltes, released in 1984 on Can's own label Spoon Records. Karoli played all instruments and Eltes sings; the music blends dub, krautrock and prog. This is the 1984 German original pressing (SPOON 016).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Spoon Records SPOON 016
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: German original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1984
• Genre: Krautrock, Dub, Prog Rock, Experimental – Krautrock, Progressive Rock

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. One Thing (Or The Other)
2. Fear Of Losing Control
3. Home Truths

Side B

1. Sentimental
2. The Lake
3. Deluge (The River)

Personnel

Michael Karoli (all instruments), Polly Eltes (vocals, cover), Kai Althoff (drums, percussion on "Home Truths"). Produced by Michael Karoli and Polly Eltes, recorded at Outer Space Studio; additional master processing: Holger Czukay (Inner Space, Cologne).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1984 German first edition on Spoon Records with catalogue number SPOON 016.

How is the album connected to Can?
Michael Karoli was Can's guitarist, the record came out on Can's label Spoon Records, and Can bassist Holger Czukay did additional master processing at his Inner Space studio. Find out more about original pressings in our krautrock guide.

What does media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- means the record is close to new. VG+ for the sleeve means light signs of use. More on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more krautrock?
Yes, browse our Krautrock collection.