Reinhard Mey - Live (1971) Vinyl LP • POSTER • Import from Germany

Catalog Number:

28 746-6 Z/1-2

Musical Styles:

1970s, Acoustic Blues, Ballad, Chanson, Contemporary Folk, Folk Pop, Folk Rock, German music, Germany & Austria, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter

Sleeve Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Record Grade:

Good Plus (G+)

Condition Details:

Special Edition Reissue. Poster included. Import from Germany. Vinyl plays with crackles, clicks, and pops, most noticeable on record 1 (play-graded). Double LP. Cover has a few creases near edges; very light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back/inner-gate); bubbling in gloss (front/back); writing near top-right on right panel of inner-gate. Inner-sleeves are poly-lined paper with CBS ads and generic white. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear and discoloration. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge. Wear to corners. Openings are crisp with signs of light use and divots. Black label. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Ich Wollte Wie Orpheus Singen
2. Das Canapé
3. Das Lied Von Der Spieluhr
4. Klagelied Eines Sentimentalen Programmierers
5. Fast Ein Liebeslied
6. Ankomme Freitag, Den 13.
7. Irgendwann, Irgendwo
8. Der Schuttabladeplatz Der Zeit
9. Christine
10. Heute Noch
11. In Meinem Garten
12. C'Était Une Bonne Année Je Crois (Ich Denk', Es War Ein Gutes Jahr)
13. Epitaph Auf Balthasar
14. Komm, Gieß Mein Glas Noch Einmal Ein
15. Hauptbahnhof Hamm
16. Die Ballade Vom Pfeifer
17. Abgesang
18. Manchmal, Da Fallen Mir Bilder Ein
19. Die Ballade Vom Sozialen Aufstieg Des Fleischermeisters Fred Kasulzke
20. Kaspar
21. Abscheuliches Lied Für Abscheuliche Leute
22. Approche Ton Fauteuil Du Mien (Lied Zur Nacht)
23. Vertreterbesuch
24. Diplomatenjagd
25. Trilogie Auf Frau Pohl

About The Record:

Live, by Reinhard Mey, is his first live album, recorded in Berlin on December 12, 1970, and captures the essence of his early career as a German Liedermacher. This double album features 25 tracks, predominantly written and composed by Mey, showcasing his thoughtful lyrics and satirical observations of everyday life and societal issues. Notable tracks include Ich wollte wie Orpheus singen, Ankomme Freitag, den 13., and Die Ballade vom Pfeifer, which highlight his storytelling prowess and intimate performance style. The album, which received two Gold certifications in 1971, features popular songs like Diplomatenjagd and Komm, gieß mein Glas noch einmal ein from his earlier releases. Mey’s self-written liner notes emphasize his motivation to tell stories and evoke joy through his music, making this album a significant milestone in his discography.