Often dubbed the Jimi Hendrix of the Bosphorus, Erkin Koray was a trailblazer of Anatolian psych - a mind-bending fusion of traditional Turkish music and electrified Western rock.
After experimenting with beat and pop in the ’60s, Koray fully embraced the underground, eventually releasing his game-changing self-titled debut in 1973. A landmark release, it seamlessly weaves fuzzed-out guitar work, Anatolian folk melodies, R&B grooves, and raw psychedelia into something entirely unique.
A cornerstone of Turkey’s countercultural sound.
 
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.
 
A1 Mesafeler
A2 Aşkımız Bitecek
A3 Yağmur
A4 Silinmeyen Hatıralar
A5 İstemem
A6 Çiçek Dağı

B1 Nihansın Dideden
B2 Sana Bir Şeyler Olmuş
B3 Seni Her Gördüğümde
B4 Aşka İnanmıyorum
B5 Kızlarıda Alın Askere
B6 Anma Arkadaş