Osmium Deluxe Double Vinyl

Demon Records proudly presents Osmium Deluxe the earliest recordings credited to the pioneering funkrock collective ParliamentFunkadelic. Produced by Ruth Copeland, Osmium showcases a rich and adventurous mix of gospel, soul, funk, rock and country, featuring everything from searing electric guitar fuzz and acoustic passages to unexpected touches like bagpipes. Since its first reissue in 1990, Osmium has appeared under several alternate titles including Rhenium and First Thangs across numerous releases in the US, Europe and Japan. Many editions expanded the original album with nonalbum singles, unreleased tracks and session material from the same era. This highly soughtafter black vinyl edition following the soldout Record Store Day 2024 release brings together the complete recordings from this formative period across two LPs. Included are the full Osmium album, standalone single sides, previously unreleased tracks, demos and jams, all collected on vinyl in one definitive package for the first time. These recordings capture the raw, experimental beginnings of what would become the PFunk universe laying the groundwork for landmark albums such as Maggot Brain 1971, Mothership Connection 1975 and One Nation Under a Groove 1978. A vital and essential addition to any serious collection.