Can was founded in 1968 by Irmin Schmidt, Holger Czukay, Michael Karoli and Jaki Liebezeit who formed a group which would utilise and transcend all boundaries of ethnic, electronic experimental and modern classical music.

This classic album of tracks was recorded at the beginning of Can's life and features original vocalist Malcolm Mooney. 'Thief' is now a rejuvenated Can classic having been covered by Radiohead and since then discovered by a new generation of fans.