Funkadelic - Funkadelic (Purple Vinyl)

• Available August 29th, 2025.
• Ship orders including this title will be held back.

Released in 1970, Funkadelic's self-titled debut was a radical collision of psychedelic rock, gospel, blues, and soul. The record arrived as a chaotic, genre-defying statement that redefined the possibilities of 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 — including Eddie Hazel, Billy Bass Nelson, Tawl Ross, Tiki Fulwood, and Mickey Atkins — the album rejected convention in favor of raw groove and existential noise. Tracks like "I Got a Thing..." and "What Is Soul" pulse with menace and joy, bookended by surreal monologues that echo both street philosophy and space-age gospel.

As part of Org Music's Westbound Records reissue series, this edition restores the album's full cosmic impact across multiple formats. The single LP edition is cut from high-resolution tape transfers.

Limited Edition TRANSPARENT PURPLE vinyl produced by ORG Music in 2025.

TRACKLISTING:

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
5. Good Old Music
6. Qualify & Satisfy
7. What Is Soul