* Kraftwerk . Tour de France . 2003 Kling Klang Records . Sealed LP
$
25
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Description
Records are mint
This is a sealed copy that has sustained some water damage
Artist:
Kraftwerk
Title:
Tour de France
Label:
2003 Kling Klang Records
Made in:
Europe
Jacket Condition:
sealed, water damage
Vinyl--Visually Graded:
mint, sealed
Album Notes
It is a testament to Kraftwerk's brilliance that some 30 years after pioneering the electronica revolution they were able to keep pace with the legions of acts they inspired. 2003's TOUR DE FRANCE SOUNDTRACK is as crisp, modern, and appealing as any minimal techno turned out in the 2000s, and is all the more impressive for its direct link to the band's legacy from the 1970s. Like the music on their landmark releases AUTOBAHN and TRANS-EUROPE EXPRESS, the meticulously calibrated synth-scapes of TOUR DE FRANCE SOUNDTRACKS conjure visions of machines churning in mechanized perfection and sensations of robotic ecstasy.
The cerebral yet infectious beats that characterize the three versions of the single and tracks like "Chrono" and "Titanium" are ambitious and compelling, full of clicking polyrhythms and edgy, icy funk. As usual, these are layered with electronic micro-melodies and Vocoder-filtered vocals. The theme of France's famous bike race plays heavily in the album, from the song titles to the heatbeat and heavy breathing in "Electro Kardiogramm." Kraftwerk began this project in 1983, when they released the "Tour de France" single; though it took the band 20 years to complete the album, the results are fresh as anything Kraftwerk ever released.
Shipping (1 record under .500kg) .. buyer pays US$
to USA: $11 Air Mail
Western Europe: $14 Surface // $20 Air
most other international destinations add $1 surface // $3 air
Canada: ON= $10 // QC = $11 // others= $13
Save on shipping when buying more than 1
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Number of
Records/Weight
(including mailer)
USA Small
Packet Air
USA Tracked
Packet
USA Expedited
withTracking
Western Europe
Small Packet
Surface Mail
Western Europe
Small Packet
Air Mail
1 : under .500kg
$11
$17
na
$14
$20
2-3 : under 1kg
18
20
na
20
40
4-6 : under 2kg
na
na
$25
27
55
International Prices above are for Western EuropeMost other International locations ...
for 1 record .. add $1 surface mail / $3 air mail
for 2-3 records ... add $3 surface mail / $6 air mail
for 4-6 records ... add $5 surface mail / $10 air mail Heavier vinyl, gate-fold jackets, inserts, etc. may increase weight equivalent to 2 records
Surface mail to international locations: 4-8 weeks
CANADA
ONTARIO
QUEBEC
ALL OTHER
PROVINCES
1 Record
$10
$11
$13
2-3 Records
11
12
14
4-6 Records
12
13
15
Rates may vary for Outlying/Rural areasEnquire for Territory rates
Surface Mail International: 4-8 weeks
*** Visual Grading ***
(record is spot play-tested if a problem is suspected)
SS
Still Sealed
9
NM
Near Mint records will look like new or almost-like-new, with at worst, a minor surface mark(s). (This is usually the TOP grade for an unsealed album)
8
VG+
Very Good Plus records will be nice and shiny with only minor surface marks which shouldn't affect the sound
7
VG
Very Good records will still be nice & shiny but have more pronounced scuffs/scratches which will likely be audible
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6
G+
I don't list many items below VG ... but may do so if it's a desirable title ... so a Good Plus or Good may be acceptable if it's the only condition available ...
5
G
these two grades will include records with signs of wear, deeper scratches and pops/clicks during play ... still may be worth keeping until an upgrade is found ...
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