--- product_id: 85978225 title: "Trans-Europe Express" price: "฿3007" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/85978225-trans-europe-express store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # Trans-Europe Express **Price:** ฿3007 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Trans-Europe Express - **How much does it cost?** ฿3007 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/85978225-trans-europe-express) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The sixth studio album by the German electronic music band. It saw the group refine their melodic electronic style, with a focus on sequenced rhythms, minimalism, and occasionally manipulated vocals. The themes include celebrations of the titular European railway service and Europe as a whole, and meditations on the disparities between reality and appearance. Features the singles 'Trans-Europe Express' and 'Showroom Dummies'. Review: Europe Endless(ly enjoyable) - One of the most enjoyable and innovative records of its era, Kraftwerk's 'Trans Europe Express' is a masterpiece of eerily beautiful, paranoid synth-pop. The album's general structure is, as one might expect, the journey of the Trans Europe Express train, yet the scope and feel of the album go far beyond the train itself (something that cannot be said for Kraftwerk's later 'Computer World'). There isn't a bad song on the entire album, though some are admittedly stronger than others. Opener 'Europe Endless' is the best piece on the album, and arguably Kraftwerk's finest ever song, awash with infectiously catchy electro beats, vocoder-filtered vocals, and prescient lyrics - "promenades and avenues, Europe endless/real lives and postcard views, Europe endless". The album does admittedly have a few relatively weaker (albeit still good) tracks, such as the slightly over-repetitive, yet hypnotic title track, and 'Metal on Metal', these being the two songs which adhere most strictly to the sounds and concept of the train, and lose out a little, from doing so. Still, many of the numbers here, such as the classically-influenced 'Franz Schubert' and the creepy, yet wonderfully melodic 'Showroom Dummies'; an evocation both of social unrest and of the 'robot' image, which the band attempted to cultivate, almost reach the standard of 'Europe Endless' (whilst both sounding largely different to that track). In truth, there's little to criticise about 'Trans Europe Express'. It is a record which still sounds remarkably fresh and powerful over thirty years later (especially with this latest remastering), and which perfectly highlights why Kraftwerk were such an excellent and an influential band. For anyone looking for a great, early synth-pop record, or even just a hauntingly beautiful, pared-down record, then I would recommend 'Trans Europe Express' unreservedly. Review: Good Atmosphere, superb recording - This album, I guess, represents early electronic music limited by the technology of its day. However, it is plain to hear how each piece has been crafted to give it atmosphere and coherence within the context of the album. Also considerable care and skill has also been brought to bare on the recording quality which is superb! These recordings are of the order of 40 years old but most modern rock and pop recordings have nowhere near the sound quality. Certainly the technology has moved on but I suspect recordings these days are designed to be streamed and played through a phone speaker or in the car where there is significant ambient noise and limited dynamic range. This shows in the greater dynamic range of these older recording which leads to a more exciting and engrossing connection with the music. Perhaps people having a dedicated "hifi" is perceived to be a thing of the past - but those of who that still do, find it frustrating that modern record Companies seem generally incapable of producing high quality sound. The vinyl record has almost no hiss or rumble which allows the music to be set against an inky black silence of ambient noise. The soundstage is wide (left to right) and deep (front to back) creating a wonderfully three dimensional musical stage. All this together with the clarity and dynamics of the musical recording reinforces the integrity of the music itself. For those who like early electronica or want to hear what a good recording can sound like, I would recommend this album - especially on vinyl which is what I bought. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002LCOQVO | | Best Sellers Rank | 6,483 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) 64 in Electronica 2,847 in Pop | | Country of origin | Poland | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (551) | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Label | EMI | | Manufacturer | EMI | | Manufacturer reference | CDSTUMM 305, | | Number of discs | 1 | | Original Release Date | 2009 | | Product Dimensions | 14.4 x 12.8 x 1.19 cm; 119.92 g | ## Images ![Trans-Europe Express - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ezqMU86eL.jpg) ![Trans-Europe Express - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61j0DPghsXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Europe Endless(ly enjoyable) *by M***N on 5 June 2012* One of the most enjoyable and innovative records of its era, Kraftwerk's 'Trans Europe Express' is a masterpiece of eerily beautiful, paranoid synth-pop. The album's general structure is, as one might expect, the journey of the Trans Europe Express train, yet the scope and feel of the album go far beyond the train itself (something that cannot be said for Kraftwerk's later 'Computer World'). There isn't a bad song on the entire album, though some are admittedly stronger than others. Opener 'Europe Endless' is the best piece on the album, and arguably Kraftwerk's finest ever song, awash with infectiously catchy electro beats, vocoder-filtered vocals, and prescient lyrics - "promenades and avenues, Europe endless/real lives and postcard views, Europe endless". The album does admittedly have a few relatively weaker (albeit still good) tracks, such as the slightly over-repetitive, yet hypnotic title track, and 'Metal on Metal', these being the two songs which adhere most strictly to the sounds and concept of the train, and lose out a little, from doing so. Still, many of the numbers here, such as the classically-influenced 'Franz Schubert' and the creepy, yet wonderfully melodic 'Showroom Dummies'; an evocation both of social unrest and of the 'robot' image, which the band attempted to cultivate, almost reach the standard of 'Europe Endless' (whilst both sounding largely different to that track). In truth, there's little to criticise about 'Trans Europe Express'. It is a record which still sounds remarkably fresh and powerful over thirty years later (especially with this latest remastering), and which perfectly highlights why Kraftwerk were such an excellent and an influential band. For anyone looking for a great, early synth-pop record, or even just a hauntingly beautiful, pared-down record, then I would recommend 'Trans Europe Express' unreservedly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Atmosphere, superb recording *by I***N on 6 January 2022* This album, I guess, represents early electronic music limited by the technology of its day. However, it is plain to hear how each piece has been crafted to give it atmosphere and coherence within the context of the album. Also considerable care and skill has also been brought to bare on the recording quality which is superb! These recordings are of the order of 40 years old but most modern rock and pop recordings have nowhere near the sound quality. Certainly the technology has moved on but I suspect recordings these days are designed to be streamed and played through a phone speaker or in the car where there is significant ambient noise and limited dynamic range. This shows in the greater dynamic range of these older recording which leads to a more exciting and engrossing connection with the music. Perhaps people having a dedicated "hifi" is perceived to be a thing of the past - but those of who that still do, find it frustrating that modern record Companies seem generally incapable of producing high quality sound. The vinyl record has almost no hiss or rumble which allows the music to be set against an inky black silence of ambient noise. The soundstage is wide (left to right) and deep (front to back) creating a wonderfully three dimensional musical stage. All this together with the clarity and dynamics of the musical recording reinforces the integrity of the music itself. For those who like early electronica or want to hear what a good recording can sound like, I would recommend this album - especially on vinyl which is what I bought. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ KRATWERK *by A***S on 19 October 2024* USUAL EXCELLENT RELEASE FROM THE GREAT BAND ## Frequently Bought Together - Trans Europe Express - Computer World - Autobahn-Remastered --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/85978225-trans-europe-express](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/85978225-trans-europe-express) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*