--- product_id: 20171905 title: "Trans Europe Express" price: "ā‚¬ 45.20" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/20171905-trans-europe-express store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Global Music Reach High-Quality Sound Vinyl Format Trans Europe Express **Price:** ā‚¬ 45.20 **Availability:** āœ… In Stock ## Summary > šŸŽ§ Elevate Your Playlist with a Touch of European Elegance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Trans Europe Express - **How much does it cost?** ā‚¬ 45.20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/20171905-trans-europe-express) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - ā€¢ **Curated Tracks:** Handpicked selections for the discerning listener. - ā€¢ **Iconic Artwork:** Visually stunning packaging that stands out. - ā€¢ **Cultural Fusion:** A blend of genres that transcends borders. - ā€¢ **Collector's Edition:** Perfect for audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts. - ā€¢ **Timeless Soundtrack:** Experience the essence of European music history. ## Overview Trans Europe Express is a meticulously curated music collection by KRAFTWERK, featuring a diverse range of tracks that celebrate the rich tapestry of European musical heritage. Presented in high-quality vinyl format, this collector's edition is designed for both audiophiles and casual listeners, making it a must-have for anyone looking to enhance their music library. ## Description KRAFTWERK Review: Iconic Kraftwerk; Important part of the history of electronic music - **Intro** This isn't just a casual music album, this is a snapshot of electronic music as it was in 1977, back when people weren't even sure if electronic music was going to be something that you enjoyed at a dance club or in a concert hall. Also, there weren't really very many commercially made electronic instruments, so a lot of the music that you hear on this album is made from instruments that Kraftwerk made themselves. This means that no only did they write a compose the songs on this album, they designed the timbre of each sound! **The songs** There are relatively few songs on this album, but they are all fairly long, and one gets the sense that Kraftwerk worked on each one a lot before they decided they were satisfied and approved the album for release. One gets the impression that every small note shape, timbre, rhythm, and embellishment is there because the band decided to put it there, and nothing was accidental. The stereotypical German attitude toward precision certainly seems to be here. 1.) Europe Endless - A gentle start to the album, a happy beat that suggests the forward motion of travel. Bright percussive electronic sounds and occasional vocals with a pleasant German accent, sometimes distorted and sometimes not. Music already suggests train sounds and train travel, though the song does not commit explicitly toward trains. 2.) The Hall of Mirrors - A darker song, focuses on self consciousness and self-image issues. Repetitive, echoing, and with electronic sounds that suggest pacing footsteps. The vocals seem forlorn to me. 3.) Showroom Dummies - Somewhat silly in some ways, and more dark and ironic in others, this song is about mannequins in a store window, the lyrics are from the mannequins' first person perspective. 4.) Trans-Europe Express - This is the masterpiece of this album. The electronic instruments that they are using seem to perfectly capture the sound and spirit of a train and its sounds. It seems to suggest a train ride at night, because there is a dark mood to it. There is a highly distorted voice that just repeats "Trans-Europe Express" repeatedly as a sort of degenerate chorus, but then there is also non-distorted lyrics that have more content, and are not distorted. Both sets of lyrics are fairly dark and a little creepy. It is amazing to listen to how their notes and sounds artfully imitate a train. 5.) Metal on Metal - The previous Trans-Europe Express song seamlessly transitions into this song. For this reason, it is important that you purchase and enjoy both of these songs after each other. This song is very good for all of the same reasons as Trans-Europe Express is. 6.) Franz Schubert - This song is brighter and happier than the previous four songs. I like to think of it as when the sun comes up in the morning after a long night on the train, and you are looking at the beautiful green countryside of Germany. 7.) Endless Endless. This song is a seamless continuation of Franz Schubert, but with highly distorted, bright vocals that chant "Endless Endless" repeatedly. The timbre, tempo, and accompaniment evolve slowly over time, creating a trance-like atmosphere. The point is not really to listen to the lyrics, it is to study the subtle evolution of the song as it progresses, as with more modern Trance and House music. **Buying and Listening Advice** This is an incredible album that offers the modern listener a view of what very early electronic music was like, and the origins of where essentially all of our electronic music came from. Because this album was made well before the days of M3P's, and songs 4&5 and 6&7 continuous transition from one onto the next, it is best to buy this album as a whole, rather than picking out single songs. The Trans-Europe Express/Metal on Metal pair of songs is probably the best part of the album, but all of the songs are rather deep and provocative. Unlike most electronic music, it isn't really something you would play at a party. Instead, consider listening to this music if you feel quiet and meditative. It is easy for me to give this album 5 stars because it is *so unique*. Enjoy! Review: Classic gets a nice remastering. - Out o fall the 2009 remasters, which have been cleaned up and properly put to digital form, this one probably benefits the most alongside The Man Machine. Tape hiss is cleaned up, bass is more prominent, and the overall sound of the record fits more within the ideas that they promulgated throughout the 70s and 80s. It's a purely amazing record, and probably their best one all told. The US master seems very close to the German master unlike the Computer World duo, where the US one had a bit more bass and compression and possibly used a different source. TEE is a timeless album and one that everyone should have on their shelf. The big debate then is English vs German. Well, it's hard to say here. In the end I think I prefer the US version overall, as the language to me just seems more musical and engaging. The German version is great to, and you should at some p0int pick up a copy any way you can, but if you are just getting into the band I think the US version is the way to go. The dynamics on this release are solid and fully use the peaks of the modern digital age while still keeping the inherently shifting nature of the music intact. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002LCOQVO | | Best Sellers Rank | #51,413 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #564 in Electronica (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (582) | | Date First Available | August 29, 2009 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Label | WARNER BROTHERS IMPORT | | Manufacturer | WARNER BROTHERS IMPORT | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 5.67 x 5.04 x 0.47 inches; 4.23 ounces | ## Images ![Trans Europe Express - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414v08FoiAL.jpg) ![Trans Europe Express - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ycxr3aUcL.jpg) ![Trans Europe Express - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ezqMU86eL.jpg) ![Trans Europe Express - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61j0DPghsXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ā­ā­ā­ā­ā­ Iconic Kraftwerk; Important part of the history of electronic music *by K***K on September 19, 2015* **Intro** This isn't just a casual music album, this is a snapshot of electronic music as it was in 1977, back when people weren't even sure if electronic music was going to be something that you enjoyed at a dance club or in a concert hall. Also, there weren't really very many commercially made electronic instruments, so a lot of the music that you hear on this album is made from instruments that Kraftwerk made themselves. This means that no only did they write a compose the songs on this album, they designed the timbre of each sound! **The songs** There are relatively few songs on this album, but they are all fairly long, and one gets the sense that Kraftwerk worked on each one a lot before they decided they were satisfied and approved the album for release. One gets the impression that every small note shape, timbre, rhythm, and embellishment is there because the band decided to put it there, and nothing was accidental. The stereotypical German attitude toward precision certainly seems to be here. 1.) Europe Endless - A gentle start to the album, a happy beat that suggests the forward motion of travel. Bright percussive electronic sounds and occasional vocals with a pleasant German accent, sometimes distorted and sometimes not. Music already suggests train sounds and train travel, though the song does not commit explicitly toward trains. 2.) The Hall of Mirrors - A darker song, focuses on self consciousness and self-image issues. Repetitive, echoing, and with electronic sounds that suggest pacing footsteps. The vocals seem forlorn to me. 3.) Showroom Dummies - Somewhat silly in some ways, and more dark and ironic in others, this song is about mannequins in a store window, the lyrics are from the mannequins' first person perspective. 4.) Trans-Europe Express - This is the masterpiece of this album. The electronic instruments that they are using seem to perfectly capture the sound and spirit of a train and its sounds. It seems to suggest a train ride at night, because there is a dark mood to it. There is a highly distorted voice that just repeats "Trans-Europe Express" repeatedly as a sort of degenerate chorus, but then there is also non-distorted lyrics that have more content, and are not distorted. Both sets of lyrics are fairly dark and a little creepy. It is amazing to listen to how their notes and sounds artfully imitate a train. 5.) Metal on Metal - The previous Trans-Europe Express song seamlessly transitions into this song. For this reason, it is important that you purchase and enjoy both of these songs after each other. This song is very good for all of the same reasons as Trans-Europe Express is. 6.) Franz Schubert - This song is brighter and happier than the previous four songs. I like to think of it as when the sun comes up in the morning after a long night on the train, and you are looking at the beautiful green countryside of Germany. 7.) Endless Endless. This song is a seamless continuation of Franz Schubert, but with highly distorted, bright vocals that chant "Endless Endless" repeatedly. The timbre, tempo, and accompaniment evolve slowly over time, creating a trance-like atmosphere. The point is not really to listen to the lyrics, it is to study the subtle evolution of the song as it progresses, as with more modern Trance and House music. **Buying and Listening Advice** This is an incredible album that offers the modern listener a view of what very early electronic music was like, and the origins of where essentially all of our electronic music came from. Because this album was made well before the days of M3P's, and songs 4&5 and 6&7 continuous transition from one onto the next, it is best to buy this album as a whole, rather than picking out single songs. The Trans-Europe Express/Metal on Metal pair of songs is probably the best part of the album, but all of the songs are rather deep and provocative. Unlike most electronic music, it isn't really something you would play at a party. Instead, consider listening to this music if you feel quiet and meditative. It is easy for me to give this album 5 stars because it is *so unique*. Enjoy! ### ā­ā­ā­ā­ā­ Classic gets a nice remastering. *by C***K on June 4, 2017* Out o fall the 2009 remasters, which have been cleaned up and properly put to digital form, this one probably benefits the most alongside The Man Machine. Tape hiss is cleaned up, bass is more prominent, and the overall sound of the record fits more within the ideas that they promulgated throughout the 70s and 80s. It's a purely amazing record, and probably their best one all told. The US master seems very close to the German master unlike the Computer World duo, where the US one had a bit more bass and compression and possibly used a different source. TEE is a timeless album and one that everyone should have on their shelf. The big debate then is English vs German. Well, it's hard to say here. In the end I think I prefer the US version overall, as the language to me just seems more musical and engaging. The German version is great to, and you should at some p0int pick up a copy any way you can, but if you are just getting into the band I think the US version is the way to go. The dynamics on this release are solid and fully use the peaks of the modern digital age while still keeping the inherently shifting nature of the music intact. ### ā­ā­ā­ā­ā­ Classic and Fantastic *by D***O on March 5, 2024* I love this record!..used to own the original in the early 80ā€™s and it got lost. Now I get to enjoy the remastered version and Iā€™m completely satisfied! ## Frequently Bought Together - Trans Europe Express - Computer World - Autobahn-Remastered --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - šŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** ā€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - šŸŒ **Shop Globally** ā€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - šŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** ā€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - šŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** ā€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - šŸ”’ **Secure Payments** ā€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ā­ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** ā€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/20171905-trans-europe-express](https://www.desertcart.at/products/20171905-trans-europe-express) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*