Formed in the early 70s by brothers Kim Chang-wan, Kim Chang-hoon and Kim Chang-ik, Sanullim (whose name translates as “Mountain Echo”) took the Korean Rock scene by storm with their unique sound, mixing demented Acid-Fuzz guitar, Garage organ, crashing drums and catchy melodies. They’re probably the most influential Korean Rock group ever.
Sanullim’s first three albums (“Volume 1: Already Now,” “Volume 2: Spread Silk on My Heart” and “Volume 3: My Heart,” released between 1977-78, have always been highly sought after by Western collectors and fans of Psychedelic Rock and they’ve also been featured in the famous Hans Pokora “Record Collector Dreams” books.
Bootlegged many times, we’re thrilled to present the first non-Korean official vinyl LP reissues. These have been carefully remastered in Korea from the original master tapes and then specially mastered for vinyl cut. The result is AMAZING, sounding even better than the original pressings! They also come with color inserts featuring detailed liner notes (in English) by Hugh Dellar (Shindig! magazine) and cool photos / memorabilia.
Along with these essential first three albums, we’re also doing a 2LP comp titled “Evening Breeze,” focusing on the most fuzzed-out, Hard Psych-Pop-Funk tracks from their post-1978 albums, selected by probably Sanullim number one non-Korean fan Antoni Gorgues of Guerssen Records and with a special cover design by Spanish illustrator Mario Feal.
“What made Sanullim’s sound so distinct was that they really had very little connection with what had gone before. A power trio that seemingly appeared out of nowhere, Sanullim crossed fuzzed-out guitars, chunky bass lines and pounding drums with poetic lyrics more befitting of Seoul’s basement folk clubs.” – Dann Gaymer (A History of Korean Psychedelic Rock: Echoes in the Electric Mountains)
Pre-Order “Vol. 1: Already Now” (Red LP) here: https://guerssen.com/product/vol-1-already-now-red-lp
Pre-Order “Vol. 1: Already Now” (Black LP) here: https://guerssen.com/product/vol-1-already-now
Debut album by Korean psychedelic fuzz masters and the perfect introduction to Sanullim’s unique world.
Formed in the early 70s by the three Kim brothers while they were still in University, Sanullim managed to release their first album in 1977 despite censorship, misunderstanding from their record company and rudimentary recording techniques problems. Fuelled by piercing Psychedelic Fuzz guitars, Farfisa styled Garage organ, keyboards and sweet melodies, the created a very unique sound, unheard in Korea at the time. Including some of their most iconic songs like “Already Now” and ”Likely Late Summer” (famous for its inclusion on the “Love, Peace & Poetry” series.)
*Original artwork in hard cardboard sleeve
*Sourced from the original masters
*Insert with liner notes by Hugh Dellar (Shindig!) and rare photos / memorabilia
“Their debut album featured a blistering fuzz guitar sound that bleeds in and out of the mix as well as what sounds like a tinny Farfisa set behind the sweetest of pop vocal melodies, and the nine tracks stretch out into strangely hypnotic diversions. It’s easy to grasp how psych and garage heads coming to these tracks cold would find much to dig here, and also simple to see how the recordings could be mistaken for something cut many years earlier” – Hugh Dellar (Shindig!)
Stream the official promo through the YouTube player below:
Stream the track “Likely Late Summer” through the YouTube player below:
Tracklist:
Side 1: 1. Already Now – 2. Likely Late Summer – 3. Alleyway – 4. Remorse – 5. That Face That Look
Side 2: 1. Fireworks – 2. Please Open The Door – 3. Girl – 4. Celadon – Arirang
Pre-Order “Vol. 2: Spread Silk On My Heart” (Silver LP) here: https://guerssen.com/product/vol-2-spread-silk-on-my-heart-silver-lp
Pre-Order “Vol. 2: Spread Silk On My Heart” (Black LP) here: https://guerssen.com/product/vol-2-spread-silk-on-my-heart
Fuzzed out Psychedelia of the highest order by Korean legends Sanullim.
This is their second album, originally released in 1978. It opens with the incredible title track, featuring an extended noisy fuzz guitar intro and which would become one of their most famous songs, especially live. The Kim brothers also dwell into abrasive Garage-Psych (“Let’s Sing”) melancholic fuzz ballads (“A Flower Blooming In The Haze”) and more!
*Original artwork in hard cardboard sleeve
*Sourced from the original masters
*Insert with liner notes and rare photos / memorabilia
“…the fuzz pedals were set to an even more intense level of stun than they were on Volume 1…” – Hugh Dellar (Shindig!)
Stream the track “Spread Silk On My Heart” through the YouTube player below:
Tracklist:
Side 1: 1. Spread Silk On My Heart – 2. Let’s Sing – 3. A Flower Blooming In The Haze – 4. Just The Two Of Us – 5. Like A Sleepy Child
Side 2: 1. Blossom Someday – 2. What Will Happen To Me – 3. This Happiness – 4. Truly Likely So – 5. Leaving My Love
Pre-Order “Vol. 3: My Heart (My Soul Is A Wasteland)” (Green LP) here: https://guerssen.com/product/vol-3-my-heart-my-soul-is-a-wasteland-green-lp
Pre-Order “Vol. 3: My Heart (My Soul Is A Wasteland)” (Black LP) here: https://guerssen.com/product/vol-3-my-heart-my-soul-is-a-wasteland
Third album, originally released in 1978, by legendary Korean Psychedelic band Sanullim. From Heavy-fuzz Psychedelic Garage to slow burners, including the monster sidelong track “You Are Already Me,” the title-track (which sounds like a Korean Blue Cheer) and more!
*Original artwork in hard cardboard sleeve
*Sourced from the original masters
*Insert with liner notes and rare photos / memorabilia
“This time, whilst the fuzz guitar and strangely basic bass and drum patterns are more familiar, it’s the frequently gruff, howling vocals that are the most noticeably different element of the sound” – Hugh Dellar (Shindig!)
Stream the track “My Heart (My Soul Is A Wasteland)” through the YouTube player below:
Tracklist:
Side 1: 1. My Heart – My Soul Is A Wasteland – 2. Without A Word – 3. Becoming A Bird – 4. Empty Night
Side 2: 1. You Are Already Me
Pre-Order “Evening Breeze” (2LP) here:
Formed in the early 70s by brothers Kim Chang-wan, Kim Chang-hoon and Kim Chang-ik, Sanullim are one of the fathers of Korean Psychedelic Rock.
“Evening Breeze” is the first ever comp focused on their little known 1979-83 albums, selecting their most fuzzed-out, Hard-Psych-Pop-Funk (Korean style) tracks.
Selected by (probably) Sanullim number one non-Korean fan Antoni Gorgues.
*Sourced from the original masters
*Gatefold artwork designed by Spanish illustrator Mario Feal
*Liner notes by Hugh Dellar (Shindig!) and photos
“Sanullim has probably been one of my main life obsessions since I discovered them in the late 90s” – Antoni Gorgues (Head of Guerssen)
Stream “Evening Breeze“
Stream “(In The) Express Train“
Stream “Red Balloon“
Stream “Dreaming Doll“
Tracklist:
SIDE 1: 1. (In The) Express Train – 2. Chameleon – 3. Tomorrow And Tomorrow Again – 4. The Windy Hill By The River – 5. An Hourglass In Midday – 6. A Footpath
SIDE 2: 1. Let’s Go To The Vineyard – 2. A Portrait Of A Lady Shaman – 3. White Porcelain – 4. Red Balloon – 5. A Teacup
SIDE 3: 1. Please Don’t Go – 2. Naughty Boy – 3. Evening Breeze – 4. Dear Friend – 5. Night Journey – 6. Come By The Window – 7. Afternoon
SIDE 4: 1. Dreaming Doll – 2. Fly Away, Bird! – 3. A Strange Day Like This – 4. Field Of Stars – 5. Over There
