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KraftwerkDie Mensch·Maschine

Genre:

Electronic

Style:

Electro, Synth-pop, Disco

Year:

Tracklist

Die Roboter6:11
Spacelab5:51
Metropolis5:59
Das Modell3:38
Neonlicht9:03
Die Mensch · Maschine5:28

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Notes

The Man-Machine (German: Die Mensch-Maschine) is the seventh studio album by German electronic music band Kraftwerk, released 1978.

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    Cover of The Man • Machine, 1978, VinylThe Man • Machine
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    Capitol Records – E-ST 11728, Capitol Records – 0C 062-85 444UK1978UK1978
    Cover of The Man • Machine, 1978, VinylThe Man • Machine
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    Capitol Records – SW-11728US1978US1978
    Cover of Die Mensch•Maschine, 1978-05-00, VinylDie Mensch•Maschine
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    Kling Klang – 1 C 058-32 843, Kling Klang – 1C 058-32 843, EMI Electrola – 1C 058-32 843Germany1978Germany1978
    Cover of The Man • Machine, 1978, VinylThe Man • Machine
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    Capitol Records – 2S 068-85.444, Capitol Records – 2S 068-85444France1978France1978
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    Cover of The Man Machine, 1978, VinylThe Man Machine
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    Capitol Records – ST-11728, Capitol Records – ST.11728Australia1978Australia1978
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    Cover of The Man•Machine, 1978, VinylThe Man•Machine
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    Capitol Records – 2S 068-85.444, Capitol Records – 2S 068-85444France1978France1978
    Cover of The Man·Machine, 1978-07-20, VinylThe Man·Machine
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    Capitol Records – ECS-81083Japan1978Japan1978
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    Cover of The Man • Machine, 1978, VinylThe Man • Machine
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    Capitol Records – 3C 064-85444Italy1978Italy1978
    Cover of La Maquina Humana, 1978, VinylLa Maquina Humana
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    Capitol Records – 108030Argentina1978Argentina1978
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    Cover of The Man Machine, 1978, VinylThe Man Machine
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    Capitol Records – 31C 064 85444Brazil1978Brazil1978
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    Cover of The Man • Machine, 1978, VinylThe Man • Machine
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    Capitol Records – 7C 062-85444Sweden1978Sweden1978
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    Cover of The Man Machine, 1978, CassetteThe Man Machine
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    Capitol Records – TC-ST 11728New Zealand1978New Zealand1978
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    Cover of The Man•Machine, 1978, VinylThe Man•Machine
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    Capitol Records – 10C 068-085444, Capitol Records – 10 C 068-085444Spain1978Spain1978
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    Cover of Die Mensch-Maschine, 1978-05-00, CassetteDie Mensch-Maschine
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    EMI Electrola – 1C 258-32 843, Kling Klang – 1C 258-32 843Germany1978Germany1978
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    Cover of The Man • Machine, 1978, VinylThe Man • Machine
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    Capitol Records – 4C 058-85444, Capitol Records – 4C058-85444, Capitol Records – 4 C 058-85444Belgium1978Belgium1978
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    Cover of Die Mensch • Maschine, 1978-05-00, VinylDie Mensch • Maschine
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    EMI Electrola – 1C 058-32 843, Kling Klang – 1C 058-32 843Germany1978Germany1978
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    Cover of The Man Machine, 1978, VinylThe Man Machine
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    Capitol Records – SW-11728India1978India1978
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    Cover of The Man•Machine, 1978, VinylThe Man•Machine
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    Capitol Records – 5C 062-85444Netherlands1978Netherlands1978
    Cover of The Man · Machine, 1978, VinylThe Man · Machine
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    Capitol Records – SW-11728Canada1978Canada1978
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    Capitol Records – R-134034, Capitol Records – SW-11728US1978US1978
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    Capitol Records – TC-E-ST 11728UK1978UK1978
    Cover of The Man Machine, 1978, CassetteThe Man Machine
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    Capitol Records – 2 S 266 85444France1978France1978
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    Capitol Records – SW-11728Canada1978Canada1978
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    Capitol Records – 8E 072 85444Portugal1978Portugal1978
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    Capitol Records – ECS-81083Japan1978Japan1978
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    Cover of The Man Machine, 1978, CassetteThe Man Machine
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    Capitol Records – 3C 264 85444Italy1978Italy1978
    Cover of The Man • Machine, 1978, VinylThe Man • Machine
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    Capitol Records – E-ST 11728Ireland1978Ireland1978
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    Cover of El Hombre Máquina = The Man Machine, 1978, CassetteEl Hombre Máquina = The Man Machine
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    Capitol Records – 10C 268-085444Spain1978Spain1978
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    Cover of The Man•Machine, 1978, VinylThe Man•Machine
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    Capitol Records – 068-085444Spain1978Spain1978
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    Cover of The Man • Machine, 1978, VinylThe Man • Machine
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    Capitol Records – 11655Colombia1978Colombia1978
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    Cover of La Maquina Humana, 1978, VinylLa Maquina Humana
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    Capitol Records – ST 50 620Uruguay1978Uruguay1978
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    Cover of The Man • Machine, 1978-05-00, VinylThe Man • Machine
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    Oasis Records (4) – OLE-215South Korea1978South Korea1978
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    Capitol Records – 3C 064-85444Italy1978Italy1978
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    Capitol Records – SW-11728US1978US1978
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    Cover of The Man • Machine, 1978, CassetteThe Man • Machine
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    Jugoton – CACAP 9064, Capitol Records – CACAP 9064Yugoslavia1978Yugoslavia1978
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    Cover of The Man • Machine, 1978, VinylThe Man • Machine
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    Capitol Records – 14C 062-85444Greece1978Greece1978
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    Cover of The Man Machine, 1978, CassetteThe Man Machine
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    Capitol Records – 7C 262-85444Sweden1978Sweden1978
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    Cover of Die Mensch-Maschine, 1978, CassetteDie Mensch-Maschine
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    EMI Electrola – 1C 258-32 843Germany1978Germany1978
    Cover of The Man Machine, 1978, CassetteThe Man Machine
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    Capitol Records – TC-ST-11728Australia1978Australia1978
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    Cover of The Man-Machine, 1978, CassetteThe Man-Machine
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    Capitol Records – 4C 256-85444Belgium1978Belgium1978
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    Reviews

    • alfonsino's avatar
      alfonsino
      Edited one day ago
      The Man Machine is the milestone of Kraftwerk and, in general, of the genre of electronic music that influenced bands like Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys and all the electro-pop and synth-pop bands of the 80s but also dance music (The Acid House, New beat, Techno). The best songs, in my opinion, are The Model, The Robots, The Man Machine and Spacelab but the whole album is still great.

      • spiritmonger465's avatar
        Just got this from my local record store, sounds amazing, dead silent, very balanced, vinyl has a beautiful red, booklet's cool (even if a bunch of pictures don't really add anything to the album, I wish there was some info in there), overall an enjoyable experience.
        • David_Needs_Records's avatar
          My best sounding LP. Clean, punchy, well defined. Just perfect. Pay what you need to for a VG+ or above.
          • sonicyouth60's avatar
            sonicyouth60
            Fantastic repress with booklet of their amazing album. Superb sound.
            • Renegaderap's avatar
              Renegaderap
              Fantastic press, the sound is very good . The inner sleeve is the actual OG cover. Plus the pressing contains a beatiful photobook.
              • meloman327's avatar
                meloman327
                My copy has a barcode sticker 0 603497 911431 on the shrink on top of original barcode and sticker "Made in Germany" on the back, under the shrink. Everything else matching this release.
                • thisisit2000's avatar
                  thisisit2000
                  From the first note of Kraftwerk's "Die Mensch-Maschine," I was thrust into a world where man and machine merge in perfect harmony. This album, which has become a cornerstone of electronic music, feels both retro and remarkably ahead of its time. It's not just music—it's a vision of the future as seen through the lens of the late 70s.

                  The repetitive, almost hypnotic rhythm of "Die Roboter" feels like an anthem for a new era of human-machine synergy. I found myself mesmerized by its simplicity and precision, embodying the album's central theme: the growing interplay between humans and technology.

                  "Spacelab" continues this futuristic journey with its ethereal melodies and cosmic ambiance. It's like a soundtrack to an interstellar voyage, conjuring images of vast, unexplored galaxies. The combination of lush, synthetic textures and clean, minimalistic arrangements is nothing short of captivating.

                  One of the standout tracks for me is "Metropolis." Inspired by Fritz Lang's classic film, the song weaves a narrative of an industrialized, automated city. The driving rhythms and layered synths evoke a sense of relentless progress and the underlying tension between man and machine.

                  "Das Modell" is an absolute classic. Its catchy melody and clever lyrics critique the superficiality of fame and consumer culture, yet it remains undeniably enjoyable. The song has a timeless quality, resonating just as strongly today as it did when it was first released.

                  "Neonlicht" is another highlight, offering a more melodic and somewhat romanticized view of modernity. The shimmering synths and gentle rhythm create a nostalgic feel, almost as if it's a love letter to the neon lights of the cityscape.

                  The closing track, "Die Mensch-Maschine," perfectly encapsulates Kraftwerk's philosophy. The pulsating synths and steady, robotic delivery of the lyrics highlight the band's unique ability to blend human emotion with machine-like precision. It's both an acknowledgment of technological advances and a reflection on what it means to be human in this new age.
                  • Musikarbeiter's avatar
                    Musikarbeiter
                    Edited 3 months ago
                    Labels looks like glued and not factory pressed. I’m sure in it. Many submissions of testpressing of Kraftwerk from most.player looks like as a fake.
                    • Neasden's avatar
                      Neasden
                      Left channel collapse in "The Model", 2:35, when he's singing "posing". This channel collapse is more present and accentuated in the UK Capitol version CDP 7 46039 2. The remaster clearly attenuated this collapse but did not get rid of it.
                      • acme27's avatar
                        acme27
                        What is the version where that last song's synths wecome quietly 3-4s before the song starts? I mean... all CD's had no that reversed reverb...
                        And those fake 180g's CD--> vinyl without any remake -millennium-vinyls had no that reversed echo..?

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