Randy Pie – Kitsch (Vinyl LP | AUT Original | 1975)

Randy Pie – Kitsch was released in 1975 on Polydor and presents the German band with melodic, well-produced rock rooted in Krautrock. Bernd Wippich handles lead vocals, Jean-Jacques Kravetz is among the keyboard players; the band produced the album themselves. Highlights are the six-minute-plus title track and "The Captain".

On offer is the 1975 Austrian original pressing on Polydor (2371 666).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Polydor – 2371 666
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: AUT Original
• Country: Austria
• Released: 1975
• Genre: Krautrock, Rock – more in Krautrock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• 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. Kitsch (6:31)
2. Goin' Thru The Motions (4:27)
3. The Captain (6:05)

Side B

1. I Am The Joker (3:50)
2. Iron Otto (5:32)
3. Mirage...Europlane (4:47)
4. Dancing Shoes (3:48)

Personnel

Bernd Wippich (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Jean-Jacques Kravetz (Keyboards), Werner Becker (Keyboards, Vocals), Jochen Petersen (Guitar, Saxophone, Backing Vocals), Dicky Tarrach (Drums, Percussion), Tissy Thiers (Bass, Backing Vocals).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1975 Austrian original pressing on Polydor – a less commonly found variant.

Does the track order on the sleeve match?
Not quite: the track sequence printed on the sleeve differs from the actual order on the record.

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 Krautrock collection.