The obscure short-lived German early prog band Andromeda from Cologne was one of those not uncommon early progressive rock bands that recorded just a single album before disappearing from the scene forever. Not to be confused with the English power trio Andromeda, the band’s core consisted of the duo: keyboardist Peter Schild and drummer Günter Steinborn. With support from guitarist Tony Hendrik and bassist Gerry Fleming, both former members of The Tony Hendrik Five, they recorded their first and only album in 1970 at Cologne’s Rhenus Studio. Tony Hendrik also acted as producer, alongside the legendary Conny Plank, who served as sound engineer.

It was released in 1970 on the German Vogue label with cover art by Jack Kipp exclusively in Germany. The quartet played organ-heavy progressive hard rock, dominated by the spacey, classically influenced keyboard playing of Peter Schild, who had a classical background. Günter Steinborn’s exceptionally talented, jazzy drumming added yet another special touch to the album. Musically, the album features elements of heavy prog, jazz-rock, psychedelic rock and even numerous symphonic prog elements inspired by classical music. However, the LP sank without a trace and the duo disbanded shortly afterwards. Today, it is a rather rare and expensive collector's item which, thanks to Conny Plank’s involvement, is a must-have for Krautrock completists.