Description
Preorders Ship Late August
Street Date: August 29th
Remastered from original master tapes and restored to its full cosmic glory. This 2LP 45RPM edition was cut direct from tape (all analog) and housed in a tip-on gatefold from Stoughton.
Released in 1970, Funkadelic’s self-titled debut was a radical collision of psychedelic rock, gospel, blues, and soul — a chaotic, genre-defying statement that redefined the possibilities of Black music. Where Motown aimed for polish and crossover appeal, Funkadelic dove headfirst into distortion, improvisation, and spiritual ambiguity, offering a sound as gritty and unpredictable as the era itself. Backed by a ferocious young band overseen by George Clinton, the album rejected convention in favor of raw groove and existential noise. The lineup included Tiki Fulwood on drums, Billy "Bass" Nelson on bass, Eddie Hazel and Tawl Ross on guitar, and organist Mickey Atkins.
As part of Org Music’s Westbound Records reissue series, this edition restores the album’s full impact across multiple formats. The deluxe double LP, mastered direct from tape at 45RPM by Dave Gardner, offers the most impressive listening experience to date. Gardner and restoration specialist Catherine Vericolli archived and restored the original master tapes at 54 Sound Studios in Ferndale, Michigan, with assistance from in-house engineer Nick King.
The heavy drums and guitar riffs from "Good Old Music" have been sampled by The Jungle Brothers, The D.O.C., Ice Cube, Above The Law, 2Pac, Common, and Biz Markie to name a few.
Tracklist:
1 Mommy, What's A Funkadelic?
2 I Bet You
3 Music For My Mother
4 I Got A Thing, You Got A Thing, Everybody's Got A Thing
1 Good Old Music
2 Qualify & Satisfy
3 What Is Soul
