Novalis - Banished Bridge (Vinyl LP)

Novalis – Banished Bridge is the Hamburg band’s debut album, released on Brain in May 1973. The 17-minute title track fills the whole first side, and Lutz Rahn’s organ, Mellotron and synthesizer shape its symphonic Krautrock sound. This is the German original pressing (Brain 1029) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Brain – 1029
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Gatefold
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1973
• Genre: Krautrock, Progressive Rock, 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. Banished Bridge

Side B

1. High Evolution
2. Laughing
3. Inside Of Me (Inside Of You)

Personnel

Jürgen Wenzel (vocals, acoustic guitar), Lutz Rahn (organ, piano, Mellotron, synthesizer), Heino Schünzel (bass), Hartwig Biereichel (drums, percussion). Produced by Jochen Petersen.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1973 German first issue on Brain (1029) with gatefold sleeve. What to look for on Brain originals is covered in our guide to Krautrock original pressings.

Why does the band sing in English?
On the debut Jürgen Wenzel still sang in English; from the second album on, Novalis switched to German lyrics.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
These are grades according to the Goldmine standard. You can find what each grade means on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Krautrock?
Yes, you can find more records in our Krautrock collection.