Beirut - Gulag Orkestar Vinyl Record
Beirut’s debut album, Gulag Orkestar, originally released in 2006, lands on vinyl as a sweeping indie-folk odyssey with Balkan soul.
Led by Zach Condon, the record unfolds with a chorus of brass and strings rather than guitars. The texture blends horns, violins, cellos, ukuleles, mandolins, glockenspiel, drums, tambourines, congas, organs, pianos, clarinets, and accordions around Condon’s deep, weathered vocal—a soundscape that feels like a 12-member carnival band playing modern ballads.
Recorded at Sea Side Studios in Brooklyn with Jeremy Barnes and Heather Trost, the album carries an intimate, transportive warmth that fans of adventurous indie and world-informed folk will appreciate. This vinyl edition preserves that emotional sweep while inviting close listening and repeated spins.
Embrace a distinctive, genre-blending experience—perfect for collectors who value storytelling through rich arrangements and immersive, cross-cultural textures.
- The Gulag Orkestar
- Prenzlauerberg
- Brandenburg
- Postcards From Italy
- Mount Wroclai (Idle Days)
- Rhineland (Heartland)
- Scenic World
- Bratislava
- The Bunker
- The Canals of Our City
- After the Curtain
Shipping
Orders typically ship within two business days. Media Mail might be budget-friendly, but it travels at a glacial pace and gets little love from the postal service. For faster, smoother delivery, choose USPS Priority or UPS/USPS Ground.
Returns
Unopened returns accepted within 30 days — you cover shipping.
If your record arrives damaged or folded (thanks, postal service), reach out ASAP so we can fix it.
After 30 days, it’s yours to keep forever.
Avoid extreme heat or sunlight. Definitely don’t let it mingle with any Justin Bieber records. Treat it like your grandma — gentle, respectful, and quiet during Murder, She Wrote.
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