{"product_id":"klaus-lage-debutalbum-lp-1980-retro-deutschrock-vinyl-hansa-records","title":"Klaus Lage – Debut album LP 1980, Retro German Rock Vinyl (Hansa Records)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eKlaus Lage\u003c\/em\u003e 's self-titled album was released in 1980 on \u003cstrong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eHansa Records\u003c\/strong\u003e and marks the beginning of the career of an artist who would decisively shape German-language rock music of the 1980s. This early work shows Klaus Lage before his breakthrough and documents his search for his own musical expression. Musically, the LP moves between earthy rock, catchy pop elements, and thoughtful singer-songwriter passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eThe songs are characterized by clear lyrics that deal with everyday stories, social issues, and personal moments. Lage's unmistakable voice ensures that the songs have a special recognition value despite the understated arrangements. This debut is particularly interesting for collectors, as it captures the musical roots of an artist who, in the following years, achieved cult status with hits like \u003cem data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e\"1000 und 1 Nacht\u003c\/em\u003e \" and \" \u003cem data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eFaust auf Faust\u003c\/em\u003e .\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eWhen this album was released in 1980, German rock music was undergoing a transformation. While the Neue Deutsche Welle (New German Wave) was gaining popularity, Klaus Lage was establishing himself with a distinctive style that clearly stood out from purely commercial pop structures. This debut documents his early attempts to find a balance between rock-infused directness and lyrical depth. Although the record wasn't a major commercial success, it laid the foundation for his later career and is now considered an important collector's item for fans of German rock music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2793\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP, 12\" Vinyl \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Klaus Lage \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Klaus Lage (Debut Album) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hansa Records (206 447-270)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003eYear of publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e German rock \/ rock \/ pop \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003eVinyl color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003eCover condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good – visible edge wear and slight creases at the edges, back cover with typical age-related wear. Overall sound structure, front cover print with vibrant colors. No tears or major damage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003eVinyl condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good – vinyl is glossy, a few fine hairline scratches are visible, which are unlikely to be audible during playback. Label in perfect condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2793\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2793\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2667\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original pressing of the debut album, early release on Hansa Records, sought-after collector's item for fans of German rock music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2807\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2848\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2848\"\u003e Rare original pressing from 1980.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003eThe cover shows signs of wear consistent with its age, see pictures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003e The vinyl was visually inspected; no listening test was performed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3047\"\u003eImages are an integral part of the item description.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nischenstatt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56282952171907,"sku":"LP-KLAG-HANSA-1980-DEB-220","price":13.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/5776\/0131\/files\/image1_807.jpg?v=1755778812","url":"https:\/\/www.nischenstatt.de\/en\/products\/klaus-lage-debutalbum-lp-1980-retro-deutschrock-vinyl-hansa-records","provider":"Nischenstatt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}