The definitive version of Funkadelic’s groundbreaking 1970 debut, remastered from original master tapes and restored to its full cosmic glory.
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, the album rejected convention in favor of raw groove and existential noise. 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. A single LP edition, cut from high-resolution tape transfers, is also available, alongside CD, cassette, and digital formats. A sonic revolution in its time and lasting influence ever since, Funkadelic remains a groundbreaking testament to music without rules and freedom without limits
STAFF COMMENTS
Barry says: There was a LOT of music over Clinton's career, and I would easily say this LP comes in the top 3 of his glittering and vast catalogue. As far as history goes, there are few LP's that were more important in breaking the mould either, it's a brilliant *and* important LP.
TRACK LISTING
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
