Wallenstein – Cosmic Century (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1973)

Wallenstein – Cosmic Century was released in 1973 on the Kosmische Musik label and produced by Dieter Dierks and band leader Jürgen Dollase, who also wrote all the pieces. With grand piano, Mellotron, violin and synthesizer, the band blends symphonic progressive rock with Krautrock. On offer is the German original pressing from 1973 (KM 58.006).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Kosmische Musik – KM 58.006
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1973
• Genre: Krautrock, Progressive Rock, Rock

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. Rory Blanchford (9:25)
2. Grand Piano (2:11)
3. Silver Arms (9:40)

Side B

1. The Marvellous Child (6:10)
2. Song Of Wire (7:46)
3. The Cosmic Couriers Meet South Philly Willy (7:24)

Personnel

Jürgen Dollase (grand piano, Mellotron, synthesizer, vibraphone, lead vocals), Bill Barone (guitar), Dieter Meier (bass), Harald Großkopf (drums, percussion), Joachim Reiser (violin); guests: Rolf Dollase (flute), Torpid Little Hamlet Choir (choir). Produced by Dieter Dierks and Jürgen Dollase, supervised by Rolf-Ulrich Kaiser and Gille Lettmann.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the German first edition from 1973 on Kosmische Musik. The labels carry the number KM 58.006, the back cover KM 2/58.006.

Is there a title track called “Cosmic Century”?
No – the album contains six pieces, including “Rory Blanchford”, “Silver Arms” and “The Cosmic Couriers Meet South Philly Willy”, but no title track.

What does Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ mean?
Record and sleeve show light signs of use but are well preserved. See Vinyl Grading for details.

Do you have more Krautrock?
Yes, take a look at our Krautrock collection or read our guide Krautrock rarities: how to spot original pressings.

• 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.