Prof. Wolfff from Ulm in Baden-Württemberg was one of the first German rock bands with German lyrics. Guitarist, pianist and singer Klaus-Peter „KP“ Schweitzer, organist Rolf-Michael „Romi“ Schickle, bassist Detlev „Mondo“ Zech, drummer Michael „Sam“ Sametinger and guitarist, singer and harmonica player Friedrich „Fritz“ Herrmann formed the group in 1971. Following extensive touring and a television appearance they recorded their self-titled debut album in October 1971 at Jankowski Studio in Stuttgart-Feuerbach, produced by Jonas Porst, the manager and producer of Ihre Kinder. The quintet disbanded as early as the following March – even before the release of their first LP, which came out on the Metronome label in May 1972, featuring a cover design by Günter Blume that presents a dark, apocalyptic end-of-days atmosphere.

The album contains five long, self-composed tracks with partly political provoking German lyrics about everyday problems, accompanied by heavy progressive rock featuring raw guitars and a distinctive Hammond organ, bringing together elements of folk, jazz and psychedelia. Without any promotion for the record, the release went completely unnoticed and eventually ended up in the bargain bins of second-hand shops. Today, however, the only album by this short-lived band is regarded as a globally sought-after rarity.