Kraftwerk signed postcard

Hi guys. I have an authentic autograph/ postcard from the legandary group Kraftwerk. Signed by the two founding members Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider (dead sign) and early members Karl Bartos and Wolfgang Flür. I know it is authentic and my father told me (he was the once collecjng) that there were just a few hundreds of those available direct from the Kling Klang Studio Düsseldorf end 70s, early 80s. Can someone here confirm the story and help me to get help for an coa, also as I consider to sell this beauty? Bearing in mind that I live in Düsseldorf, Germany. Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 30, 2025 at 6:18am

Here are 2 from 1981 at RecordMecca: 

Florian and Ralf

I was interested to see them because I love Kraftwerk. My graphs are much later. I'll peek around for other vintage material.

Permalink Reply by Thomas Handrup on December 30, 2025 at 6:20am

Thank you and looks nice. However, mine is also signed by Wolfgang and Karl, which makes it more valuable. I hope 😉

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 30, 2025 at 6:29am

Yes, I am looking for additional vintage exemplars. What do you make of the wildly different Florian?

Permalink Reply by Thomas Handrup on December 30, 2025 at 6:31am

The Florian on my autograph is his usual style at that time 

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 30, 2025 at 6:35am

Do you have additional period exemplars?

Permalink Reply by Thomas Handrup on December 30, 2025 at 6:44am

I did see postcards like mine/ from my fathers  - years ago - and I see your point. However I think that was his style end 70s/ early 80s. I only spotted a video from a German TV appearance where their signatures were part of the stage. See here

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 30, 2025 at 6:46am

Those are simulations at best made by neon light manufacturers - not much use here.

Permalink Reply by Thomas Handrup on December 30, 2025 at 6:49am

I agree. But the signatures were used to make these neon lights. All signatures are alike on the Neonlights. I know that this is not an evidence, so we need experts and find postcards like mine as there were a few hundreds signed at that time 

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 30, 2025 at 6:55am

Yes, but a lot would be lost in the making. Neon glass benders tend to work backwards so the front of the glass stays clean. All the "a's" are the same more or less. I'd look for more things like the passport or LP etc. As many as I could find. 

Permalink Reply by Thomas Handrup on December 30, 2025 at 6:45am

Florian signatures are quite rare 

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 30, 2025 at 6:48am

Thus the need for more exemplars. There is a supposedly fully signed vintage LP on FaceBook but I am not a member. I have no idea what it looks like. 

Permalink Reply by Thomas Handrup on December 30, 2025 at 6:53am

Agree.  I have also asked Ralf Dörper (founding members of Propaganda - a iconic Düsseldorf band from the 80s) as he was close to Ralf and the folks. Ralf Dörper is active in many Facebook forums and he quite often give his insights when it comes to Propaganda, Trevor Horn, ZTT, Kraftwerk etc. 

Let‘s see if he responds 

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