Frank Farian

Frank Farian

With the single “Rocky”, he reached the German Top 10 for the first time in 1976, laying the foundation for a decades-long career as a singer, producer and songwriter. From the 1970s onwards, he not only shaped his own releases but was also instrumental behind projects such as Boney M. and later Milli Vanilli. The solo recordings from this period are now particularly relevant for collectors of German-language pop music.

Frank Farian – Background & Discography

Active since the mid-1960s, Frank Farian was initially successful as a Schlager singer before establishing himself as a producer. His solo singles were mostly released on Hansa Records and stylistically range between Schlager and pop. While tracks like “Rocky” are closely associated with his name, his influence as a producer continued well into the 1980s and 1990s. The early solo recordings are often sought after today, as they represent a distinct chapter within his diverse discography.

Frank Farian on vinyl – the key releases in our shop

The selection currently includes three 7'' vinyl singles from his solo career phase: So muss Liebe sein (7'' Vinyl), Ein Kissen voller Träume (7'' Vinyl) and Leg den Kopf an meine Schulter (7'' Vinyl) document Farian’s output as a Schlager singer before his international breakthrough as a producer.

Fans of German-language pop history and those interested in the development of Farian’s career will find here rarely traded originals from the 1970s.

• Genre: Schlager, Pop
• Origin: Germany
• Active: 1960s to 1990s
• Notable: Successful producer and founder of Boney M., solo recordings on Hansa Records