Tracklist
Autobahn | 22:30 | ||
Kometenmelodie 1 | 6:20 | ||
Kometenmelodie 2 | 5:44 | ||
Mitternacht | 4:40 | ||
Morgenspaziergang | 4:00 |
Credits (7)
- Konrad Plank*Engineer
- Florian SchneiderMusic By, Concept By, Producer, Vocals, Electronics
- Ralf HütterMusic By, Concept By, Producer, Vocals, Electronics
- Emil SchultPainting [Cover]
- Wolfgang FlürPercussion
- Barbara NiemöllerPhotography By [Back Cover Photo]
Notes
Autobahn is the fourth studio album by German electronic music band Kraftwerk, released in November 1974 by Philips Records. The album marked several personnel changes in the band, which was initially a duo consisting of Florian Schneider and Ralf Hütter; later, the group added Klaus Röder on guitar and flute, and Wolfgang Flür on percussion. The album also completed the group's transition from the experimental krautrock style of their earlier work to an electronic pop sound consisting mostly of synthesizers and drum machines. Recording started at the group's own Kling Klang facility, but was predominantly made at Conny's Studio. Autobahn also includes lyrics and a new look for the group that was suggested by Emil Schult, an associate of Florian Schneider and Ralf Hütter.
Versions
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Image | , | – | In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory | Version Details | Data Quality | ||||
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![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Stereo | Philips – 6305 231 | Germany | 1974 | Germany — 1974 | ||||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Stereo, Terre Haute Pressing | Vertigo – VEL-2003 | US | 1974 | US — 1974 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Autobahn Cassette, Album | Vertigo – 7149 005 | UK | 1974 | UK — 1974 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Autobahn Cassette, Album | Philips – 7105 181 | Germany | 1974 | Germany — 1974 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album | Philips – 6305 231 | Canada | 1974 | Canada — 1974 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Stereo, Santa Maria Pressing | Vertigo – VEL-2003 | US | 1974 | US — 1974 | ||||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Misprint | Vertigo – VEL-2003 | US | 1974 | US — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | Vertigo – 6360 620 | New Zealand | 1974 | New Zealand — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn Cassette, Album | Vertigo – 7149 005 | UK | 1974 | UK — 1974 | ||||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Promo, Special Cut | Vertigo – VEL-2003 | US | 1974 | US — 1974 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album | Philips – 6305 231, Philips – 6305-231 | Canada | 1974 | Canada — 1974 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album | Philips – 6305 231 | Canada | 1974 | Canada — 1974 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Embossed | Vertigo – 6360 620 | UK | 1974 | UK — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Promo | Philips – 6305 231 | Germany | 1974 | Germany — 1974 | ||||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Test Pressing | Vertigo – VEL-2003 | US | 1974 | US — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Stereo, Terre Haute Pressing | Vertigo – VEL-2003 | US | 1974 | US — 1974 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Autobahn Reel-To-Reel, 7 ½ ips, ¼", 4-Track Stereo, 7" Cine Reel, Album, Dolby B | Vertigo – VET F 42003 | US | 1974 | US — 1974 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album | Philips – 6305 231 | South Africa | 1974 | South Africa — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Swirl Label | Vertigo – 6360 620 | Hong Kong | 1974 | Hong Kong — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Stereo, Santa Maria Pressing | Vertigo – VEL-2003 | US | 1974 | US — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Test Pressing | Not On Label – VEL-2003 | US | 1974 | US — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Club Edition | Vertigo – VEL-2003 | US | 1974 | US — 1974 | Needs Changes | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Stereo | Vertigo – VEL-2003 | US | 1974 | US — 1974 | ||||
![]() | Autobahn Cassette, Album | Philips – 7105 181 | Germany | 1974 | Germany — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing | Vertigo – VEL-2003 | US | 1974 | US — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn Cassette, Album | Vertigo – 7149 005 | UK | 1974 | UK — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn 8-Track Cartridge, Album | Philips – 7710.046 | Canada | 1974 | Canada — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Misprint, Embossed, Gentle Giant Label | Vertigo – 6360 620 | UK | 1974 | UK — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Terre Haute | Vertigo – VEL-2003 | US | 1974 | US — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Stereo | Vertigo – 6360 620 | New Zealand | 1974 | New Zealand — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn 8-Track Cartridge, Album | Mercury – MC8-1-1154 | Canada | 1974 | Canada — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Mispress, White Label, Stereo | Vertigo – 6360 620 | UK | 1974 | UK — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Stereo, Terre Haute Pressing | Vertigo – VEL-2003 | US | 1974 | US — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo | Vertigo – VEL-2003 | US | 1974 | US — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album | Philips – 6305 231 | Austria | 1974 | Austria — 1974 | ||||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Mispress, Stereo, Embossed | Vertigo – 6360 620 | UK | 1974 | UK — 1974 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album, Stereo, Embossed | Vertigo – 6360 620 | UK | 1975 | UK — 1975 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album | Philips – 6305 231 A | Italy | 1975 | Italy — 1975 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Autobahn LP, Album | Philips – 6305 231 | France | 1975 | France — 1975 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Autobahn Cassette, Album, Paper Labels | Vertigo – VCR4 2003 | US | 1975 | US — 1975 | Recently Edited |
Recommendations
- Released1981 — GermanyVinyl —LP, Album, Stereo
- Released1977 — GermanyVinyl —LP, Album, Stereo
- Released1978 — GermanyVinyl —LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo
- Released1975 — GermanyVinyl —LP, Album, Stereo
- Released1982 — EuropeVinyl —LP, Album, Stereo
- Released1986 — EuropeVinyl —LP, Album
- Released1983 — EuropeVinyl —LP, Album, Stereo
- Vinyl —LP, Album, Stereo
- Released1979 — EuropeVinyl —LP, Album, Stereo
- Released1987 — EuropeVinyl —LP, Album, Stereo
Reviews
- Super mastering quality, perfect scene and instruments separation, bass is punchy&deep, especially on Kometenmelodie 1 und Mitternacht, mids are clear, MAY BE, I heard A LITTLE distortion on highs (via Shure SRH1840 headphones), but I think it’s because of vinyl came unclean and, unfortunately, with no antistatic inner sleeve. Anyway, so nice and enjoyable copy, blue vinyl is fantastic, agree with others here. Recommend! Don’t forget to clean it before listening.
referencing Autobahn (LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo) 6360 620
Dig it....This NZ pressing has all the texture and nuance this classic LP deserves. Beautiful version.referencing Autobahn (LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo) 6360 620
Yes Rosecoloredcorner,
This NZ version of this title is an official release, not a boot.
All the best,
Chrisreferencing Autobahn (LP, Album, Unofficial Release) HH-6010
Have a CLEAN copy if anyone's ineterested - shoot me a message!referencing Autobahn (LP, Album, Stereo) VEL-2003
This is a super pressing, quiet with good dynamics and extended bass. Warm fat sound.- Edited 4 months ago
referencing Autobahn (LP, Album, Promo, Reissue) PCSO.240070
A very rare Australian reissue. Great different designed cover art. These are getting harder to find, always were, but near impossible nowadays. - Edited 4 months agoBought this new in 1974. Still have the disc and it still sounds great. This version of the Vertigo label is awesome with art by Roger Dean.
- There are copies with only one wrong label and copies with wrong labels on both sides.
And there is also a mispress, where cover and labels show Kraftwerk - Autobahn, but side B has the music of Gentle Giant
Kraftwerk - Autobahn
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