"Godbluff" is the fifth album by English progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator, released after the band's reforming in 1975. This self-produced album marked a departure from their earlier recordings, which had been produced by John Anthony. Frontman Peter Hammill aimed for a tighter sound, stating they did not want to replicate the lengthy and experimental nature of their past works, such as Pawn Hearts.
The album features Hammill prominently using the Hohner Clavinet D6 keyboard, a shift he had introduced on his previous solo album, Nadir's Big Chance. Godbluff was released in the U.S. on Mercury Records, and a 2005 reissue included live performances of songs from Hammill's solo album, The Silent Corner and the Empty Stage.
The album cover is minimalistic, showcasing the band's logo—designed by John Pasche—along with a stark red title on a black background. This logo would appear on their subsequent albums, Still Life and World Record. The design of Godbluff has since been referenced in other works, notably parodied on the cover of Fall Heads Roll by The Fall.
