Popol Vuh - Das Hohelied Salomos (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1975)

Popol Vuh – Das Hohelied Salomos was released on United Artists in April 1975. Florian Fricke set texts from the biblical Song of Songs to music: Korean singer Djong Yun sings over piano and guitars, complemented by sitar, tabla and electronics. It was recorded in February 1975 at Bavaria Musikstudios in Munich. On offer is the German original pressing (UAS 29 781 I).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: United Artists Records – UAS 29 781 I
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1975
• Genre: Krautrock, Progressive Rock, Electronic – more in Krautrock, Progressive Rock and Electronic

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• 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. Steh auf, zieh mich dir nach (4:40)
2. Du Schönste der Weiber (4:32)
3. In den Nächten auf den Gassen I (1:36)
4. Du Sohn Davids I (3:01)
5. In den Nächten auf den Gassen II (3:47)

Side B

1. Der Winter ist vorbei (3:45)
2. Ja, deine Liebe ist süßer als Wein (3:37)
3. Du Sohn Davids II (4:45)
4. Du tränke mich mit deinen Küssen (5:28)

Personnel

Florian Fricke (piano, electronics, arrangement), Daniel Fichelscher (electric and acoustic guitar, percussion), Djong Yun (vocals), Alois Gromer (sitar), Shana Kumar (tabla), Frank Fiedler and Robert Wedel (electronics). Produced by Florian Fricke and Reinhard Langowski.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1975 German original on United Artists (UAS 29 781 I). This issue typically has an unlaminated, slightly rough paper sleeve.

Where do the lyrics come from?
The texts come from the Song of Songs (Song of Solomon) in the Old Testament and were arranged for the album by Florian Fricke.

What does media VG+ / sleeve VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) stands for light signs of use without impairment. All grades are explained in our Vinyl Grading guide.

Do you have more krautrock?
Yes, browse our Krautrock collection or read our guide Krautrock rarities: how to spot original pressings.