Tangerine Dream - Portland Concert April 20th, 1977 (Blue & Yellow Vinyl) (Record Store Day Black Friday 2026) 2LP

Tangerine Dream – Portland Concert April 20th, 1977 (Blue & Yellow Vinyl) (Record Store Day Black Friday 2026) 2LP

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Travel back to the golden age of electronic music with Tangerine Dream – Portland Concert April 20th, 1977. Released exclusively for Record Store Day Black Friday 2026, this extraordinary historic concert recording makes its first official physical appearance as a limited-edition double LP pressed on blue and yellow vinyl.

Recorded on April 20, 1977, at the Paramount Theater in Portland, Oregon, this remarkable performance captures the legendary German electronic music pioneers during one of the most innovative periods of their career. The recording features the celebrated classic lineup of Edgar Froese, Christopher Franke and Peter Baumann, whose groundbreaking work helped redefine the possibilities of electronic music.

During the 1970s, Tangerine Dream established an international reputation through influential albums such as Phaedra (1974), Rubycon (1975), Ricochet (1975) and Stratosfear (1976). Their unique combination of hypnotic sequencer patterns, analogue synthesizers, Mellotron textures and constantly evolving improvisations created an entirely new musical language.

This historic Portland performance showcases the trio at the height of their creative powers. Pulsating electronic rhythms, atmospheric soundscapes, mysterious melodies and intricate layers of synthesizer textures combine to create a mesmerizing musical journey. The concert perfectly illustrates why Tangerine Dream remains one of the most important names in Berlin School electronic music, ambient and progressive electronic rock.

The double album features four extended compositions: Cherokee Lane, Monolight, Alta Mesa and Lago Vista. Each piece occupies an entire side of vinyl, allowing the music to unfold naturally and immerse the listener in Tangerine Dream's distinctive sonic universe. The recordings have been newly mastered from the original 1977 tapes.

This deluxe Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 edition is pressed on striking blue and yellow vinyl and includes printed inner sleeves and an exclusive album sticker. The international release announcement lists a limited worldwide quantity of 3,000 copies.

An essential archival release for Tangerine Dream collectors and fans of vintage synthesizers, cosmic music, krautrock, ambient and pioneering electronic soundscapes.

Tracklist

LP 1 – Blue Vinyl

Side A

A1. Cherokee Lane

Side B

B1. Monolight

LP 2 – Yellow Vinyl

Side C

C1. Alta Mesa

Side D

D1. Lago Vista

Specifications

Artist: Tangerine Dream

Title: Portland Concert – April 20th, 1977

Format: 2LP

Vinyl Color: Blue & Yellow

Edition: Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 Exclusive

Release Date: November 27, 2026

Recorded: April 20, 1977

Recording Location: Paramount Theater, Portland, Oregon, USA

Genre: Electronic, Berlin School, Ambient, Krautrock, Progressive Electronic

Record Label: Culture Factory / L.M.L.R.

Number of Records: 2

Number of Tracks: 4

Lineup: Edgar Froese, Christopher Franke, Peter Baumann

Mastering: Newly mastered from the original 1977 recordings

Packaging: Printed inner sleeves and exclusive album sticker

Special Feature: First official physical release of this historic concert recording

US RSD Quantity: 1,500 copies

Worldwide Quantity: 3,000 copies according to the international release announcement

Barcode / Catalogue Number: 3700477840860

Highlights

Exclusive Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 release on blue and yellow double vinyl.

Historic live recording from April 20, 1977, at the Paramount Theater in Portland, Oregon.

Features the legendary Tangerine Dream lineup of Edgar Froese, Christopher Franke and Peter Baumann.

Four extended electronic compositions, newly mastered from the original 1977 tapes.

First official physical edition, presented with printed inner sleeves and an exclusive album sticker.