{"product_id":"autobahn-kraftwerk-1","title":"Autobahn, Kraftwerk","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKraftwerk – Autobahn (Australian Pressing)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Kraftwerk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Autobahn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Australian Release:\u003c\/b\u003e 1975\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Vertigo (Spaceship)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Electronic \/ Krautrock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Deep Dive\" Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Label Mystery (Spaceship vs. Swirl):\u003c\/b\u003e In the UK and Germany, the \"Swirl\" label was phased out before \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"104\"\u003eAutobahn\u003c\/i\u003e arrived. However, for the Australian first press (Catalog: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"172\"\u003e6360 620\u003c\/b\u003e), it was released exclusively on the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"218\"\u003eVertigo \"Spaceship\" label\u003c\/b\u003e (designed by Roger Dean). If you ever see an Australian \"Swirl\" copy, it is likely a rare international hybrid or a transition mispress, as the Spaceship label is the standard for the '75 Australian debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"UK-Style\" Sleeve:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike the original German release which featured the white \"car dashboard\" painting, the Australian version used the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"141\"\u003eUK artwork\u003c\/b\u003e—the iconic blue-and-white \"motorway and bridge\" illustration. The Australian sleeve is a single pocket (not a gatefold) and was distributed by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"295\"\u003ePhonogram Pty Limited\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Columbia\/EMI Homebush Cut:\u003c\/b\u003e The Australian lacquer was cut locally, which gives it a distinct sound profile compared to the German or US versions. Check the runout for the codes \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"181\"\u003e2YS3866\u003c\/b\u003e (Side A) and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"202\"\u003e2YS3867\u003c\/b\u003e (Side B). These indicate the record was mastered at the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"266\"\u003eColumbia\/EMI studios in Homebush, NSW\u003c\/b\u003e. This pressing is known for being remarkably quiet, which is essential for the atmospheric B-side tracks like \"Mitternacht.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Full Length\" Pride:\u003c\/b\u003e The 7\" single edit of \"Autobahn\" was famously butchered for radio (down to 3 minutes), but the Australian LP features the full \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"152\"\u003e22:42 minute voyage\u003c\/b\u003e. First-press labels will list the track as a single entity on Side A, even though the song moves through several distinct phases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1975 First Press:\u003c\/b\u003e Credits \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003ePhonogram Pty Limited\u003c\/b\u003e and features the Roger Dean \"Spaceship\" label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Morgenspaziergang\" Spelling:\u003c\/b\u003e Check the label on Side B. On many Australian copies, the final track \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"104\"\u003e\"Morgenspaziergang\"\u003c\/b\u003e is spelled correctly on the sleeve but has been known to have slight typographical variations or \"condensed\" spacing on the label itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Kraftwerk, Autobahn, Vinyl LP, 1975, Australian Pressing, Vertigo Spaceship, 6360 620, Phonogram Australia, EMI Homebush, Ralf Hutter, Florian Schneider\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTags:\u003c\/b\u003e Electronic Music, Krautrock Vinyl, Rare Australian Pressings, Synth Pop Pioneers, Vertigo Label Collector.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kraftwerk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51409806524733,"sku":"5658","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/s-l1600.webp?v=1771564304","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/autobahn-kraftwerk-1","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}