Faust

Faust is the 1971 debut album by German krautrock group Faust. The original LP record was on clear vinyl in a clear cover with an X-ray of a human fist silkscreened on the outer sleeve. It also included a transparent plastic sheet with the lyrics and credits printed in red. "Faust" is German for "fist". Faust was never a big seller but has achieved much critical acclaim from rock critics.

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  • 1971

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Faust

Faust is a German krautrock band, originally comprising Werner "Zappi" Diermaier, Hans Joachim Irmler, Arnulf Meifer, Jean-Hervé Péron, Rudolf Sosna and Gunther Wüsthoff, working with producer Uwe Nettelbeck and engineer Kurt Graupner. The group formed in 1971 in the rural setting of Wümme. They...

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Polydor Records

Polydor Records is a record label currently headquartered in the UK, and is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. Polydor was originally an independent branch...

Recommended Records

Recommended Records (RēR) is a British independent record label and distribution network founded by Chris Cutler in March 1978. RēR features largely "Rock in...

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