Kraftwerk – Electric Cafe

My copy has an insert with computer graphics in B & W.

Damn fine pressing. Nice,heavy, and sounds great. The booklet is always appreciated. Even if the images aren't the highest quality or even as interesting as other Kraftwerk booklets. Very pretty color for the record to. I own the mispress that has a German cover but the record itself is in English. I don't mind, I'm more used to the English lyrics. Be wary if you want the German version however. Overall fantastic press besides that mishap.

For the album itself I don't have much to say. Its pretty much the same opinion as many have.Its one of the weaker albums, not as cohesive. However calling it bad would be ridiculous, its still Kraftwerk. I would even argue that the entire A side is one of the best things the group has made. Its cold, has uncanny robot voices, and it absolutely bangs. Telephone call and House Phone are great to. Not huge on the last 2 tracks sadly. I think the slap bass on "Sex Object" gives away what year this was made in. The lyrics are interesting (esp for Kraftwerk), but I just find the song a little goofy. As for Electric Cafe, it simply has never clicked for me. That is just me though, and there's a good chance you'll love it.

Overall, yeah I recommend. Good album and excellent pressing.

Is anyone else's version of this bootleg a transparent blue? My copy isn't listed on the site. I know many times bootlegs may get a few different color runs.

In Fiera ad Imbersago vicino Lecco, ho preso "The Man Machine" originale. Mi ricorda la passata
gioventù, ero a Deiva Marina e alla sera il titolare dela rotonda poneva degli alti separè e improv-
visava una discoteca con 2 Techncs e tanto di DJ. A Quei tempi usciva "We are the Robots", e
gli italiani compreso me, conobbero i Kraftwerk. la citata canzone fu uno dei tormentone del 1977,
Ero in terza liceo, VIVETE INTENSAMENTE LA GIOVENTU' perchè non torna più.
Tornando ai Kraftwerk non si trovano gli originali, non c'è mercato. In rete ci sono ristampe,ero
cmq curioso, ho ordinato la sera di venerdi,è arrivato sabato mattina. Stavo ascoltando
"Caronte" dei Trip :- una vera chicca prog. Il corriere mi ha consegnto "Trans Europe Express"
e "Techno Pop", gli originali non li ho mai ascoltati, ma il mio impianto e la mia Exact hanno
tirato fuori quel tipo di musica che mi aspettavo, " Trans Euroe....." la ricordavo, l ' altra non è
male. E' il tipo di strumentazione che mi affascina per i tempi. Anche le ristampe di amazon, a mio parere sono troppo care. Chiederò al mio fornitore.........

Are their German or English vocals on this LP release?

Pre-remaster period CD release which contains the 8min edition of Telephone Call. This version of the album is not currently available on streaming services and I have it ripped to my computer. Brilliant album and good release (though sparse on bonus artwork of course!)

My 2009 copy is a Misprint. Back cover track listing is in German and the label tracks are listed in English. Have not seen a 2009 Misprint listing in Discogs.

The SQ of this album is spot on. Extremely clean, excellent soundstage and quality heavy weight vinyl. The bass is exceptional. I'm picky about quality (most new releases are rubbish), but this is audiophile standard. Really able to show off your system with this.

Solid pressing. Sounds nice, also the clear splattered vinyl is a nice touch.

What’s odd about this release is that the track titles are German on the sleeve but in English on the labels (vocals are English)