Erkin Koray- Erkin Koray

Label: Survival Research

Reissued 10/17/2025, Originally released 1973

Survival Research is thrilled to announce the reissue of Erkin Koray, the legendary debut album by Turkish rock icon Erkin Koray. Originally released in 1973, this seminal record is a cornerstone of Anatolian rock, blending psychedelic, acid, and hard rock with traditional Turkish folk influences to create a sound that is as innovative today as it was over fifty years ago. Erkin Koray compiles Koray’s groundbreaking singles from 1967 to 1973, capturing the evolution of a visionary artist at the height of his creative powers. The album is a masterclass in genre fusion, featuring swirling guitars, hypnotic rhythms, and the unmistakable voice of Erkin Koray, often called the “father of Turkish rock”. Songs like “Çiçek Dağı,” “Sana Birşey Olmuş,” and “Köprüden Geçti Gelin” showcase Koray’s ability to bridge East and West, modern and traditional, in a way that has inspired generations of musicians.

Track listing:

1. Mesafeler
   
2. Aşkımız Bitecek
   
3. Yağmur
   
4. Silinmeyen Hatıralar
   
5. İstemem
   
6. Çiçek Dağı
   
7. Nihansın Dideden
   
8. Sana Bir Şeyler Olmuş
   
9. Seni Her Gördüğümde
   
10. Aşka İnanmıyorum
    
11. Kızlarıda Alın Askere
    
12. Anma Arkadaş