{"product_id":"vintage-electra-die-sixtinische-madonna-lp-vinyl-original-1980-amiga-ddr-pressung","title":"Electra - The Sistine Madonna (LP, Vinyl, Original 1980, AMIGA, GDR pressing)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eWith \u003cem data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"247\"\u003e\"Die Sistinische Madonna\" (The Sistine Madonna),\u003c\/em\u003e the Dresden art-rock band \u003cstrong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"301\"\u003eElectra\u003c\/strong\u003e released one of their best-known and most ambitious works in 1980. The album contains the eponymous, over 26-minute-long rock suite, inspired by Raphael's famous painting, as well as other tracks such as \u003cem data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"514\"\u003e\"Der Beobachter\" (The Viewer)\u003c\/em\u003e , \u003cem data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"531\"\u003e\"Scheidungstag\"\u003c\/em\u003e (Divorce Day), \u003cem data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"544\"\u003e\"Jahrmarkt\u003c\/em\u003e \" (Fair), and \u003cem data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"561\"\u003e\"Erinnerung\" (Memory\u003c\/em\u003e ). The blend of symphonic rock elements, sophisticated lyrics, and East German rock history makes this record a special collector's item from GDR music culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eBand history:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eElectra was founded in Dresden in 1969 and was one of the most important art rock and progressive rock bands in East Germany. With complex arrangements, classically inspired compositions, and poetic lyrics, the band secured a firm place in the East German music scene. \u003cem data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003e\"Sistine Madonna\"\u003c\/em\u003e is considered one of their masterpieces and is a prime example of the high artistic standards of East German rock music of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP, 33 rpm, Stereo \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e AMIGA – 8 55 802 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eYear of publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e East German pressing (original) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eVinyl condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (VG+) – glossy surface, slight hairlines, no significant playing noise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eCover condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good (VG) – some wear to edges and corners, slight creases, minor soiling on the back (see photos) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Progressive Rock, Art Rock \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original GDR pressing, AMIGA label, cult historical document\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eSpecial features \/ Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e Genuine vintage items – each piece is unique \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e Original pressing from 1980 – not a reissue \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003e Signs of wear due to age are possible (see pictures) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003e Images are part of the item description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nischenstatt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56224663896451,"sku":"LP-ELEC-DDRPRESS-1980-588","price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/5776\/0131\/files\/IMG_5606.jpg?v=1755083991","url":"https:\/\/www.nischenstatt.de\/en\/products\/vintage-electra-die-sixtinische-madonna-lp-vinyl-original-1980-amiga-ddr-pressung","provider":"Nischenstatt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}