Description Artist & Title: Floh de Cologne ‎– Fließbandbabys Beat-Show Very rare genuine MINT 1970 GERMAN FIRST PRESSING vinyl LP. The second album from the German Anarchist Krautrock pioneers, in the original laminated gatefold cover. The record is in immaculate Mint condition and sounds as wonderful as ever, while the cover and inner sleeve fully merit an Excellent grading. See pics. A superb collector’s copy of this very rare early avant-garde prog-rock album, which is also the very first LP released on the Ohr label. Highly desirable for its first pressing matrices, and Mint condition vinyl, and increasingly difficult to find in ANY kind of condition. This could be a once in a lifetime opportunity to add this extreme rarity to your collection at an extremely advantageous price. Catalogue Number: Ohr ‎– OMM 56000 (OMM 56.000) Release date: 1970 Overall Grade: Mint/EX- (LP/Cover) Matrix (Runout): Side 1: ST-OMM-56.000-A" 2B 0654 402 2 S1 PF Side 2: ST-OMM-56.000-B" 2B 0654 402 2 S2 PF Notes: First ever LP released on Ohr records. 2 Cover versions are reputed to exist. First Cat.No. on cover, second on label. On label: Made in Germany This very rare LP from Floh de Cologne is hardly ever offered for sale in this condition – or any condition. “Over all this is very interesting music to listen to. I like their anger and the way this record is unique.” This is the extremely rare real thing: a genuine FLAWLESS MINT CONDITION 1970 German first pressing. The record is in mint condition and the cover is in excellent condition. All items are free from any major defects. See pics. All items are the genuine originals bought together by me in 1970 in the UK, not reprints or replacements. The LP is the original 1970 German stereo LP, which was only played once or twice on top-end audiophile equipment and lovingly cared for. “This full record has not distinct ends between the songs and the themes, both musical and lyrical seems to come back all the time so this is really a concept record.” Floh de Cologne were formed in 1966 as a political and anarchic collective of students from the University of Cologne. The group is composed of Gerd Wollschon (voices, keyboards), Markus Schmidt (violin, bass), Hans-Jorg "Hansi" Frank (drums & keyboards) and Britta Baltruschat (voices). They recorded their first album "Vietnam" (on the Pläne label) in 1968. This musical act is a protestation against the war. The famous and controversial Rolf Ulrich Kaiser (Ohr records) published the following albums, including the classics "Fließbandbabys Beat-Show" (1970), "Rockoper Profitgeier" (1971) and "Lucky Streik" (1972). All albums contain provocative and humorous sketches about political and social facts. Musically their style can be considered as a mixture between avant-folk, sound experimentations, free rock and narratives. Recorded in 1973, "Geier Symphonie" punctuates Floh de Cologne's original style to demonstrative, semi theatrical and symphonic rock attacks. In 1974, after the split of Ohr label, the formation go back to "Pläne" for several recordings until the end of the 70s. This may be your only ONCE IN A LIFETIME chance to own this rare piece of music history in this condition. "Arbeit macht spass! Überstunden machen nog mehr spass! (Labour makes happy! Working overtime makes even more happy!)” Ohr was an influential German electronic/experimental record label set up by Rolf-Ulrich Kaiser in 1970. It released the debut albums of Tangerine Dream and Klaus Schulze. The first five Ohr releases featured sleeves by Reinhard Hippen, all with dismembered baby doll parts as a central aspect of the imagery. These were Tangerine Dream's Electronic Meditation, Bernt Witthuser's Lieder von Vampiren..., Embryo's Opal, Floh de Cologne's FliesbandbabysBeatShow, and Limbus 4's Mandalas. Other releases included Klaus Schulze, Ash Ra Tempel, Cosmic Jokers, Guru, Popol Vuh, Sergius Golowin, Amon Düül, Birth Control, Witthuser & Westrupp, and numerous others. The Ohr office in New York City was run by Neil Kempfer-Stocker. Fließbandbabys Beat-Show by Floh de Cologne was the very first LP released by Ohr. A fantastic time warp example of this rarity in amazing condition, a true investment grade item - get it while you can! AND IT MUST SELL IN THIS ONCE ONLY AUCTION You can read more about this album and Floh de Cologne all over the web. I pack my records professionally in stiff corrugated cruciform record boxes leaving the Vinyl (housed in anti-static bags) outside the Sleeve. Postage discounts for multiple orders are available: £1 per additional LP, up to a maximum of 4, in the UK. £4 per additional LP, up to a maximum of 4, in the Rest of the World. Recent Feedback: “I've bought LPs brand new that weren't in as good condition! Very quick delivery.” “Mint means MINT for this seller!! trade with confidence!!!! AAAAAAAAA” “Very fine item. Well packed. Quick shipment. Thanks.” “Superb piece of vinyl - wonderfully packaged”Check out my other items!Be sure to add me to your favourites list!