Funky Coup: Korean Soul, Funk & Rare Groove Nuggets 1973-1980 Volume 1 Limited Edition 2-LP Pink Vinyl

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This compilation brings together, for the first time, the hottest soul/funk gems that moved the clubs and dancefloors during one of the darkest chapters of Korea’s modern history under the Yushin dictatorship. It serves as a perfect guide to proto K-pop, featuring various hits from era-defining divas, relatively less-known rare tracks, as well as two previously unreleased instrumental tracks. These tunes offer an excellent primer on how soul, funk, jazz, and disco were adapted to Korea at the time, with most of the tracks sourced from the original master tapes and 6 tracks sourced from vinyl.

Special Features

• 180 gram double pink vinyl set with full-color printed inserts
• 25 essential Korean soul/funky tracks reissued for the first time on vinyl, including 2 unreleased tracks
• Remastered from the original master tapes or vinyl by Dave Cooley (Elysian Masters)
• Newly illustrated artwork by Aoyama Tokio with typography by Kim Sang-man (Parasite, Lady Vengeance)
• 4-page color insert with Korean/English liner notes

Playlists

• Side A
• Milyang Arirang   by: Beauty Girls | Devils
• Promise   by: Kim Ha-jung
• What Can I Do   by: Okhee
• Give It Up   by: Yoon Bok-hee
• Are You Alright   by: Cha Do-kyun
• Side B
• Crying Girl   by: Lee Jang-hee
• Family Affair Rehearsal   by: Mujigae Quintet
• Don't Need A Word   by: Okhee
• Cotton Candy Heart Waving   by: Somsatang | Yoon Soo-il
• Where Are You Going   by: Min Ji-hee | Oasis Studio Session Players
• Hye Eun-yi   by: Hye Eun-yi
• Side C
• Hey J   by: Devils
• Day After Day   by: Kim Sung-ae
• It's Raining Night   by: Kim Hye-jung
• Needless   by: Yoon Si-nae
• Love   by: Moon Ji-young
• In Soon-i   by: In Soon-i
• Open the Door   by: Norman Records Session Players
• Side D
• Like A Bird   by: Hee Sisters
• Nami & Franco Romano Band   by: Franco Romano Band | Nami
• Loving Heart   by: Lee Eun-ha
• Walking Alone in Myoungdong
• You're So Beautiful   by: Choi Heon
• Long Goodbye - Jung Min and the Green Frog   by: Kim Trio | Memphis Underground

Specifications

• Number of Discs:
  2
• Material:
  180-gram Pink Vinyl