One of the most famous musical groups of the Soviet era—the "Gunesh" vocal and instrumental ensemble from Turkmenistan—has officially reissued its debut album after 45 years. This was reported by the Russian firm "Melodiya."

First recorded in 1979, the album is now once again available to listeners on a 180-gram vinyl record. Experts characterize this work as one of the most striking examples of Soviet groove, progressive jazz-rock, and Eastern fusion genres.

The "Gunesh" ensemble was founded in 1970 in Ashgabat by vocalist Murad Sadykov. Later, under the leadership of musicians Oleg Korolev and Shamammet Bashimov, the group continued its unique creative path, successfully combining Turkmen national melodies with elements of Western jazz-rock.

The band's repertoire featured songs based on poems by Magtymguly Fragi, Seydi, and Andalib, reworked folk tunes, and instrumental compositions. Additionally, the album included the piece "Kechpelek" by composer Nury Halmammedov.

One of the standout tracks on the album is the instrumental composition "Eastern Souvenir" ("Восточный сувенир"), which features a complex 11/8 rhythm and highlights the exceptional skill of drummer Rishad Shafiev.

For the new release, the vinyl's audio track was restored directly from original analog tapes. Sound restoration was carried out by sound engineer Maxim Pilipov.

The artwork for the new vinyl release was crafted based on the original design and supplemented with song lyrics and their Russian translations.

The re-release of the album not only introduces the creative heritage of the "Gunesh" ensemble to a new generation of listeners, but also underscores the international value of Turkmen musical art.