The Man-Machine — 1978

Pristine, melodic electro-pop of robots and cities, home to 'The Model'. Clean and iconic. A peak of their catalogue. Not the headline release, but a genuine highlight.

On vinyl: Both originals and reissues can sound excellent — the mastering matters more than the era.

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If you have The Man-Machine, these are the Kraftwerk records worth reaching for next.

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