| Nachtfahrt | ||||
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| Released | 1982 | |||
| Recorded | Studio 54 of Berlin Ege Studio Conny Plank's Studio | |||
| Genre | Krautrock, jazz rock | |||
| Label | GeeBeeDee | |||
| Producer | Kraan | |||
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