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- ↑ Rob Young; Irmin Schmidt (2018). All Gates Open: The Story of Can. London: Faber & Faber. p. 88. ISBN 978-0-571-31151-4.
- ↑ "Yoo Doo Right performance in memory of Michael Karoli (1948-2001)". Archived from the original on August 2, 2010.
- ↑ "Can – Sacrilege". Discogs .
- ↑ Hands, Steve (August 2005). "Can - Remasters: Your Starter For Eight". UK: MusicOMH . Archived from the original on December 15, 2006.
