Virus - King Heroin (7" Vinyl Single | DE Original | 1971)

Virus – King Heroin is a 7" single by the German band Virus, released in 1971 on the krautrock label Pilz. Both sides are shortened versions of songs from the album "Thoughts" – heavy, psychedelic-tinged krautrock. On offer is the German original pressing (Pilz 05 11101-0).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Pilz – 05 11101-0
• Format: Vinyl, 7" Single, 45 RPM
• Pressing: DE – Original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1971
• Genre: Krautrock, Hard Rock (7" singles)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (woc – writing on the front)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. King Heroin (3:18)

Side B

1. Take Your Thoughts (4:23)

Personnel

Music: Virus. Lyrics: G. Rübenstrunk.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the German Pilz single from 1971 (05 11101-0), pressed by Sonopress.

Are the songs identical to the album "Thoughts"?
Not quite – both sides are shortened single edits of the album versions.

What does media VG+ / sleeve VG+ (woc) mean?
VG+ indicates light signs of wear; "woc" (writing on cover) means there is writing on the front. See Vinyl Grading for details.

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