Album

Trans Europa Express

Kraftwerk

1977 · Electronic

56 collectors on Gatefold own this

Trans Europa Express by Kraftwerk

Trans Europa Express is an Electronic album by Kraftwerk, originally released in 1977. On Gatefold: 270 pressings tracked, owned by 56 collectors.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1Europa Endlos9:35
  2. A2Spiegelsaal7:50
  3. A3Schaufensterpuppen6:10

Side B

  1. B1Trans Europa Express6:40
  2. B2Metall Auf Metall2:10
  3. B3Abzug4:42
  4. B4Franz Schubert4:25
  5. B5Endlos Endlos0:45

Sound DNA

  • Electronic
  • Synth-Pop / New Wave
  • synthetic
  • hypnotic
  • nocturnal

Trans-Europe Express (German: Trans Europa Express) is the sixth studio album by German electronic band Kraftwerk. Recorded in 1976 in Düsseldorf, Germany, the album was released in March 1977 on (US release date Mar. 14, 1977).
Trans Europa Express/Trans-Europe Express was the first Kraftwerk album to be mixed in two entirely separate versions, one in German, the other in English. In addition, a French language version of 'Showroom Dummies' entitled 'Les Mannequins' was included on the French, Belgian & Greek pressings of the album (which otherwise features the English mix).
Most German pressings (as well as the 2009 remastered reissues) list 'Metall Auf Metall' as two separate tracks, the second part entitled 'Abzug'. Most other versions only list 'Metal On Metal', but include both tracks.
The original German pressing (and many of the other editions) features a monochrome portrait by New York photographer Maurice Seymour, with the group dressed in suits to resemble mannequins. A highly retouched colour photo montage of the group by J. Stara is used for the British, American and other editions. A color collage of the group sitting at a small cafe table designed by Emil Schult was used for the inner sleeve. Most of the 2009 reissues feature a simplified monochrome 'TEE' design.
The original German release includes a colour poster of the Emil Schult image.

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Florian SchneiderELECTRONICS, VOCALS SYNTHESIZER VOCALS
  • Karl BartosELECTRONIC DRUMS PERCUSSION
  • Matten & WiechersSYNTHESIZER
  • Ralf HütterELECTRONICS, VOCALS SYNTHESIZER VOCALS
  • Wolfgang FlürELECTRONIC DRUMS PERCUSSION

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