Stefan Diestelmann Folk Blues Band – Hofmusik Vintage LP (AMIGA, 1979)

With "Hofmusik," Stefan Diestelmann released one of the most influential blues albums of the GDR in 1979. Blending folk, blues, and singer-songwriter sounds, the album creates honest, handcrafted music with a clear connection to everyday life at the time. Diestelmann combines traditional blues elements with East German down-to-earthness – honest, raw, and authentic.

Historical background:
Stefan Diestelmann (1949–2007) is considered one of the most important figures in East German blues. As the leader of the Stefan Diestelmann Folk Blues Band, he created a body of work in the 1970s and 1980s that was influential both musically and lyrically. Hofmusik is considered a classic of GDR blues – recorded with an unmistakable atmosphere and a socially critical edge, and released on the long-established AMIGA label.

Product details

• Format: LP, 33 RPM, Stereo

• Artist: Stefan Diestelmann Folk Blues Band

• Title: Court Music

• Label: AMIGA – 8 55 079

• Year: 1979

• Origin: GDR

• Genre: Folk, Blues, Singer-songwriter

• Cover condition: VG (Very Good) – slight abrasion on the edges, small creases in the lower left corner, subtle lightening, but overall stable and well preserved.

• Vinyl condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus) – glossy, few hairlines, no deep scratches, labels clean and without writing.

• Special features: Original GDR pressing, typical AMIGA design with monochrome cover photo and red label.

Notes

• Original pressing from 1979 – not a reissue.

• An authentic historical document of East German blues culture.

• Minor signs of wear due to age (see photos).

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