Kraftwerk – Autobahn (50th Anniversary Edition)
Label: | Kling Klang – 5021732411891, Parlophone – 5021732411891 |
|---|---|
Format: | Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo |
Country: | Europe |
Released: | |
Genre: | Electronic |
Style: | Electro, Krautrock |
Tracklist
| A | Autobahn | |
| B1 | Kometenmelodie 1 | |
| B2 | Kometenmelodie 2 | |
| B3 | Mitternacht | |
| B4 | Morgenspaziergang |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – Klingklang Studio
- Mixed At – Conny's Studio
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Ralf Hütter
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Kraftwerk
- Copyright © – Ralf Hütter
- Copyright © – Kraftwerk
- Licensed To – Parlophone Records Ltd.
- Record Company – Warner Music Group
- Published By – Kling Klang Musik
- Published By – Sony / ATV Music Publishing
- Lacquer Cut At – 3345 Mastering
- Pressed By – Optimal Media GmbH – B977395
Credits
- Artwork – Emil Schult
- Artwork [Reconstruction] – Johann Zambryski
- Concept By [Album Concept], Music By, Producer [Production] – Florian Schneider, Ralf Hütter
- Engineer, Equipment [Mobile Equipment] – Konrad Plank*
- Lacquer Cut By – NS*
- Music By, Words By – Schneider*, Hütter*
- Voice, Electronics, Synthesizer, Organ, Piano, Electric Guitar, Percussion [Electronic Percussion], Artwork [Reconstruction] – Ralf Hütter
- Voice, Vocoder, Electronics, Synthesizer, Flute, Percussion [Electronic Percussion] – Florian Schneider
- Words By – Schult*
Notes
Released in a printed die-cut picture disc sleeve with sticker on shrink-wrap, and disc in a plastic sleeve.
"50th
anniversary
picture disc"
Runouts are etched.
Based on the 2009 remaster, this release marks the first official picture disc in Kraftwerk’s discography.
Title on spine: Autobahn • Kling Klang Digital Master
Extended credits are printed on the inside cover visible through the die-cut.
Digital Master ℗ 2009 Under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd. © 2009 Ralf Hütter/Kraftwerk under licence to Parlophone Records Ltd. A Warner Music Group Company.
Printed in Germany
Kling Klang Produkt 1974
In variant 2 runouts, "3=T" and "|=2" are mirrored.
"50th
anniversary
picture disc"
Runouts are etched.
Based on the 2009 remaster, this release marks the first official picture disc in Kraftwerk’s discography.
Title on spine: Autobahn • Kling Klang Digital Master
Extended credits are printed on the inside cover visible through the die-cut.
Digital Master ℗ 2009 Under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd. © 2009 Ralf Hütter/Kraftwerk under licence to Parlophone Records Ltd. A Warner Music Group Company.
Printed in Germany
Kling Klang Produkt 1974
In variant 2 runouts, "3=T" and "|=2" are mirrored.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 5 021732 411891
- Barcode (Scanned): 5021732411891
- Label Code: LC04513
- Rights Society: SDRM BIEM
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 1): STUMM 303 977395-01 A2 NS
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 1): STUMM 303 977395-01 B2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 2): STUMM 303 3=T B977395-01 A2 NS
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 2): STUMM 303 B977395-01 B2 |=2
Other Versions (5 of 255)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autobahn (LP, Album, Stereo) | Philips | 6305 231 | Germany | 1974 | |||
| Autobahn (LP, Album, Stereo, Terre Haute Pressing) | Vertigo | VEL-2003 | US | 1974 | |||
Recently Edited | Autobahn (Cassette, Album) | Vertigo | 7149 005 | UK | 1974 | ||
Recently Edited | Autobahn (Cassette, Album) | Philips | 7105 181 | Germany | 1974 | ||
Recently Edited | Autobahn (LP, Album) | Philips | 6305 231 | Canada | 1974 |
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Reviews
Edited one month agoMinimal surface noise. Slight warp but all round an awesome pressing! I was pleasantly surprised! Highly recommend!!
Just got mine. Couple of little pops. Nothing very bad. As pic discs go, very good. Obviously there's surface noise. 9 out of 10- I know there is a general bias against picture discs but having given this a listen today it sounded fine to me. No pops/crackles/noise as highlighted by others. Perhaps just the luck of the draw...
Imagine complaining about the sound of a picture disc... gee whiz.
Disappointing Reissue – Poor Sound Quality and Constant Surface Noise
I purchased the 50th Anniversary Edition of Kraftwerk – Autobahn with high expectations, but I was deeply disappointed. The sound is flat, lacking dynamics, and missing the warmth and depth of the original recording. Instead of the immersive experience this album is known for, everything sounds sterile and compressed.
The biggest issue, however, is the poor pressing quality – there is constant crackling and surface noise throughout both sides of the record, even after cleaning and testing on different turntables. It’s clear that low-quality vinyl or a poor mastering process was used.
If you're a Kraftwerk fan looking for a good version of
Autobahn, I strongly recommend seeking out an original pressing or a higher-quality reissue. This one is definitely not worth it!
How on earth can anyone seriously think about playing a picture disc – and then complain about the poor sound quality?!? Picture discs are for collectors and belong on the wall or the shelf. Nothing more.
Unfortunately,the record isn‘t for hifi fans…I was hoping for a picture disc from Kraftwerk with top -notch digital remixes…
Crackles,Pops,and jumps !!! Probably a Grammophone recording from a garage…That‘s a way to make money…As a fan,I‘m really annoyed about it…What a pity…
Edited one month agoThe picture disc Looks nice. Sounds light - lame vs original 1st release. A vinyl to keep in the shelf as collector, not to listen to it voluntarily- Fairly poor pressing. Pops and clicks all over the shop 😒
- How about the sound quality on this one? (Knowing that picture discs, per se, sound worse than standard vinyl due to their fabrication).
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