Kraftwerk Kraftwerk( "power station") is a German band formed in Düsseldorf in 1969 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider. Widely considered innovators and pioneers of electronic music, Kraftwerk was among the first successful acts to popularize the genre. The group began as part of West Germany's experimental krautrock scene in the early 1970s before fully embracing electronic instrumentation, including synthesizers, drum machines, and vocoders. Wolfgang Flür joined the band in 1974 and Karl Bartos in 1975, expanding the band to a quartet. On commercially successful albums such as Autobahn (1974), Trans-Europe Express (1977), The Man-Machine (1978), and Computer World (1981), Kraftwerk developed a self-described experimental "robot pop" style that combined electronic music with pop melodies, sparse arrangements, and repetitive rhythms, while adopting a stylized image including matching suits. Kraftwerk – Trans-Europe Express -is the sixth studio album by German electronic band Kraftwerk, released in March 1977. It is considered one of their most iconic and influential albums, known for its innovative use of electronic instruments and themes related to European culture and technology. The album's title track, 'Trans-Europe Express', is a seminal work in the development of electronic music, with robotic vocals and a hypnotic rhythm that became the blueprint for the emerging genres of techno and electronic dance music. Other notable tracks on the album include "Europe Endless" and "Showroom Dummies". "Trans-Europe Express" is highly regarded for its groundbreaking sound and has had a lasting impact on the electronic music landscape. Tracklist: A1 Europe Endless A2 The Hall Of Mirrors A3 Showroom Dummies B1 Trans-Europe Express B2 Metal On Metal B3 Franz Schubert B4 Endless Endless Electronics, Voice – Florian Schneider, Ralf Hutter Percussion [Electronic] – Karl Bartos, Wolfgang Flur* Synthanorma sequenzer by Matten + Wiechers (Bonn, Germany). Comes with a lyric sheet in Japanese & English plus black and grey obi Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A [Stamped], Variant 1): SW1-11603 1S2 5 〄 98 - Y22 C 2 3 Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B [Stamped], Variant 1): SW2-11603 1S 10 〄 Condition: LP / NM (only slight scratches from the years with no effect)wonderful OBI / NM Cover / NM(wrinkles, a very light spots and pressure) Insert /NM OIS / Mint (the pictures and description are an integral part of the condition of the LP) ★★★ Collectors-Release From The Electro/ Synth-Pop Pioneers ★★★ ★★★ For every rare single & LP I add a new inner sleeve with acid-free plastic so that you can enjoy the singles & LPs for a long time ★★★ You will receive all of your valuable auctions in a special LP box so that nothing can happen to your LP during transport (see pictures) ★★★ Each LP/Single is washed again with a special record washing machine (see picture) before it is sent (this machine is of course not included in the scope of delivery) An offer exclusive from the seller : BLACKGOLD --- Memorabilia --- Thank´s for your interest. Check out my other rare items in current and future Auctions at Catawiki ★★★ Delivery to Lithuania, Portugal, Spain ,Romania, Bulgaria and Norway only by Express Post ★★★ The black-and-white photo from Kraftwerk is for documentation purposes only and is not included in the scope of delivery