Kraftwerk – Trans Europa Express

Nicky Siano told the story that Steve Rubell got him fired from Studio 54 for playing "Trans Europa Express" in full length during a regular night. ("Oh not THAT Song!")

Dopo aver ascoltato "The Man machine" originale, ricordo che avevo 17 anni e il singolo
"We are the Robots fu uno dei successi d quella stagione. Sul mercato dell'usato non si
trovano. Su Amazon ho "Trans Europe express", che mi da dei ricordi bellissimi.

This is without doubt the best version. The German language works so much better than the English version. Schaufensterpuppen has a sinister undertow that Showroom Dummies lacks, and Ralf really gets behind this with his singing/narration in the German. There's a slightly comical twist when the song is sung in English. This is the classic era I always found they lost something after TEE, they became too clinical, which is what I suppose most folks like about Kraftwerk, but up to and including TEE they have this romanticism and it shows in the music.

I always loved the Orchestron choirs they brought a very subtle texture to the sound. Here the melodies are Mozartian in their simplicity and beauty, and the sound is crystal clear and pure. The album is steeped in nostalgia despite everything you would think. It's impossible to imagine the English or Americans making this album which is so Germanic and yet also so transcendent of any crass cultural nationalisms. In short, for me this is their finest album. Beautiful artwork too with this version, they got it just right. In a word this is Art.

the single best pressing/version of this album I have ever owned (including pre-remaster cd, reissue vinyl, remaster cd) it is absolutely fantastic, crystal clear. track it down if you can.

My always favourite Kraftwerk togeher with Die Mensch Maschine ... You will not get any more melodic Kraftwerk than this ... incredible !!!

"...meeting David Bowie and Iggy Pop on the T.E.E." (per their lyrics): https://youtu.be/t8CNhakfB7c Iggy Pop talks about how Bowie was listening to them ages before anyone had heard of them: https://youtu.be/oUSeDE-0hc0

This is the most melodic Kraftwerk album of all. Since it came out in 77 (I was 9) it was always on my favorite list. Just love it... the melodies are so catchy and together with the beats is a actually pre Disco. Incredible album. A must to hear if you dont it !

I have an identical copy but there is no EMI label on back of the cover. Vinyl had the correct labeling and matrix code. Is this an original first press, or repress, or even an unofficial??
Who can help me with this mistery??

I got an original copy of this, released in germany 1977 on kling klang, at least if I can trust the cat numbers and the pictures that I know and are shown for the original release. But I have one question, the vinyl of my copy is transparent, anyone an idea what that could mean? I think its not normal..

Track A2 has at least two versions - English and German. On the English-language releases of Trans Europa Express, Track A2 is named "Hall of Mirrors" and is somewhat repetitive, with a vocal about a "looking glass" and a simple melody. On the German-language releases of Trans Europa Express, Track A2 is named "Spiegelsaal" (English: "Hall of Mirrors") and is instrumental. It's faster and funkier, features some truly exquisite drum patterns, and lifts off halfway through, giving the central melody a much fuller treatment. Do not miss Spiegelsaal, it's in a different league to the English-language equivalent.