#1 · 2025
Latest studio album with 12 tracks showcasing tech house and techno, released via Sony Music with multiple vinyl pressings.
12 tracksDouble LP2025 releaseSony Music label
Artist page · 07/07/2026
Paul Kalkbrenner
Paul Kalkbrenner, born June 1977 in Leipzig, Germany, is an electronic music producer and DJ known for techno and minimal house. His career started in the mid-1990s, joining BPitch Control in 1999 and releasing foundational albums since 2001.
8Albums on Vinyles.com
169Discogs releases
742kLast.fm listeners
About
Paul Kalkbrenner, Berlin-born techno from 1994, fusing minimal and tech house.
Eight vinyl editions including Berlin Calling soundtrack and 2025’s The Essence; original pressings tracked in real time.
Paul Kalkbrenner's discography reflects over two decades of refined techno and electronica, emphasizing minimal and tech house styles. With early releases like "Superimpose" and "Zeit" establishing his sound, later works include the widely recognized "Berlin Calling" soundtrack (2008) and the 2025 album "The Essence". Vinyl editions often feature meticulously crafted packaging and varied pressings from BPitch Control and Sony Music. Kalkbrenner’s extensive catalog includes 8 vinyl records available on Vinyles.com, against a backdrop of over 160 releases and a listener base exceeding 700,000 worldwide.
His collaborations involve family and peers like his brother Fritz Kalkbrenner, and notable composers such as Sascha Funke.
Discography
Paul Kalkbrenner — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
B1 Recordings · 2025The Essence
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Columbia · 2018Parts Of Life
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Sony Music Entertainment International Limited · 20157
Studio
Paul Kalkbrenner Musik · 2012Guten Tag
Studio
Paul Kalkbrenner Musik · 2011Icke Wieder
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Bpitch Control · 2008Berlin Calling (The Soundtrack)
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BPitch Control · 2004Self
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BPitch Control · 2001Superimpose
Studio
BPitch Control · 2001Zeit
Studio
Studio album
Live / EP
Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Paul Kalkbrenner's career.
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Sky and Sand
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02
Aaron
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03
Azure
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04
Dockyard
Self · 2004
05
Square 1
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06
Queer Fellow
Self · 2004
07
Bengang
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08
Since 77
Self · 2004
The essentials
The 3 Paul Kalkbrenner albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 2004
Key early album embodying minimal techno and tech house, initially released by BPitch Control with various vinyl versions.
11 tracks180g vinyl2004 releaseBPitch Control label
#3 · 2025
Soundtrack album from the 2008 film featuring the artist as DJ Ikarus, pivotal in his career with iconic tracks like "Sky And Sand".
Multiple tracksSoundtrackBPitch Control label
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Collectors
For vinyl die-hards
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
Market values (source: Discogs)
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.
The Essence
Market position
i
Min price 30 €Max price 110 €
Average price
64,00 €
Only 63 copies for sale on Discogs
88 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Self
Market position
i
Min price 17 €Max price 26 €
Average price
24,00 €
Only 21 copies for sale on Discogs
121 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Parts Of Life
Market position
i
Min price 52 €Max price 52 €
Average price
52,20 €
Only 7 copies for sale on Discogs
62 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
7
Market position
i
Min price 115 €Max price 120 €
Average price
117,50 €
Only 23 copies for sale on Discogs
55 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Guten Tag
Market position
i
Min price 19 €Max price 30 €
Average price
25,90 €
Only 48 copies for sale on Discogs
50 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Icke Wieder
Market position
i
Min price 19 €Max price 25 €
Average price
22,05 €
Only 65 copies for sale on Discogs
57 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Paul Kalkbrenner
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
I started as a trombone student before switching fully to electronic music in the 1990s.— Paul Kalkbrenner
01Album
Self album’s vinyl pressings in 2004
The album 'Self' was released on LP and white label LP in 2004 under BPitch Control in Germany, with original pressings selling between €17.4 and €25.99.
02Release
The Essence vinyl release in Germany
In 2025, 'The Essence' was issued on LP by Sony Music under catalog number 19802956191, with original copies priced from €79 to €110.
03Vinyl Format
7 album formats and pricing
Paul Kalkbrenner’s '7' has original pressings on 12" 45 RPM LP released in 2015 by Columbia, with prices ranging from €115 to €120 depending on the edition.
04Collaboration
Berlin Calling movie soundtrack
The 2008 soundtrack to 'Berlin Calling' features Paul Kalkbrenner along with his brother Fritz and Sascha Funke, merging film and electronic music.
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FAQ
FAQ: Paul Kalkbrenner on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who is Paul Kalkbrenner?
Paul Kalkbrenner is a German electronic music producer and DJ known for techno and minimal house, active since the 1990s.
What genre does Paul Kalkbrenner produce?
He produces electronic music focused on techno, tech house, and minimal genres.
When did Paul Kalkbrenner start releasing music?
His first releases date back to the early 2000s, with debut albums on the BPitch Control label.
What vinyl albums by Paul Kalkbrenner are essential?
Key vinyl albums include Self (2004), Berlin Calling – The Soundtrack (2008), and The Essence (2025).
Where was Paul Kalkbrenner born?
He was born in Leipzig, Germany, on June 12, 1977.
Are Paul Kalkbrenner’s vinyl records available in France?
Yes, his vinyl albums from labels like Sony Music and BPitch Control are available for purchase in France through various distributors.
What is the price range for Paul Kalkbrenner vinyl?
Prices vary widely, with recent original pressings like The Essence ranging from around €30 to over €100 depending on edition and rarity.
What’s notable about the Berlin Calling vinyl soundtrack?
The soundtrack includes tracks from the 2008 film where Kalkbrenner plays a DJ, merging cinematic and electronic music.
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Sources & method
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 07/07/2026