Artist page · 04/07/2026
About
Eight major albums across krautrock and electronic genres — original vinyl pressings vary between €3 and €30.
Born Holger Schüring in Gdańsk in 1938, Holger Czukay was a German musician whose solo career explored krautrock, experimental, and electronic music. He released eight albums under his name, including standout titles such as ‘Movies’ (1979) and ‘On the Way to the Peak of Normal’ (1981). His work often included long compositions and radio sampling techniques.
His discography on vinyl spans from early releases on labels like Harvest and Virgin to reissues on Groenland Records. Prices for original pressings of key albums like ‘Der Osten Ist Rot’ (1984) and ‘Rome Remains Rome’ (1987) range widely in the collector market. His influence persists in ambient and avant-garde electronic circles.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
MirrorWorldMusic · 2025
Grönland Records · 2025
Grönland Records · 2024
Grönland Records · 2015
FünfUndVierzig · 2003
Dignose · 2001
Tone Casualties · 2000
Tone Casualties · 1999
Sideburn Recordings · 1997
Mute · 1993
Virgin · 1991
Venture · 1989
Venture · 1988
Virgin · 1987
Virgin · 1984
Island Records · 1983
Virgin · 1982
Welt-Rekord · 1981
Harvest · 1979Playlist
The tracks that sum up Holger Czukay's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A pioneering blend of krautrock and experimental rock, featuring four tracks with extended compositions that illustrate Czukay’s innovative style.
Explores long-form experimental tracks melding rock and electronic music, including the 18-minute ‘Ode To Perfume.’
Incorporates krautrock and art rock influences, known for socially and politically engaged themes over ten tracks.
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Artists who share part of Holger Czukay's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
“I was fascinated by the idea of sampling pieces of radio broadcasts, mixing them with instruments.”— Holger Czukay
The limited edition LP released by Grönland Records in 2025 includes a single 64-minute track, showcasing Czukay’s late-career experimental direction.
Released by Virgin Records in Germany, the 1991 album features 13 tracks blending krautrock and experimental electronic styles, with three vinyl versions known to collectors.
Original stereo LP pressings from 1987 in Greece and Europe show a wide price spectrum from €10 to €66, indicating varied collector demand.
This album was issued in stereo on vinyl across multiple countries including the UK and Australia, with catalogue numbers like V2307 marking original releases.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
'Movies' (1979) is often sought for its pioneering krautrock and experimental soundscapes and is available in several noteworthy vinyl pressings.
Most of Holger Czukay's albums are available as LPs, with some albums also available as limited edition or remastered vinyl versions.
Yes, Groenland Records has reissued multiple albums including 'Der Osten Ist Rot' and 'Rome Remains Rome' in the 2010s with remastered sound.
Prices range roughly from €3 for some UK pressings of 'Der Osten Ist Rot' up to around €66 for rare original pressings such as 'Rome Remains Rome'.
Vinyl editions of several albums can be found in select French record shops and online vendors specializing in alternative and electronic music collections.
His music spans krautrock, experimental rock, electronic, and art rock, often blending ambient and avant-garde elements.
'Persian Love' enjoys high streaming numbers and remains a standout track in his discography, often recommended for new listeners.
After his birth in Gdańsk, Czukay’s key musical activities took place within Germany, particularly connected to krautrock scenes in cities like Cologne.
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