Gulom 1966 Plak Version: Yuksel Ozkasap

: The 1966 version is prized by collectors as the moment Turkish music officially began its influential life in Europe.

: It established the "Gurbet" (longing for home) theme that dominated her 40+ albums and 500+ recordings . Legacy of the Recording Yuksel Ozkasap Gulom 1966 Plak Version

: "Gülom" was Özkasap's very first 45 RPM record (plak). : The 1966 version is prized by collectors

: Following the success of "Gülom," her subsequent hits like "Beyaz Atlı" sold over a million copies, a rare feat for the era. : Following the success of "Gülom," her subsequent

: While visiting Germany as a tourist in 1966, she was discovered by Yılmaz Asöcal, the owner of Türküola , who transformed her into a recording star.

: Her work earned her 12 Golden Record awards and the Cannes Long Play award.

💡 : Collectors often seek the original Türküola label pressings, as these contain the raw, emotive vocal style that first captured the hearts of Turkish workers in Germany. If you are interested in this era of music, I can help you: Find the complete tracklist of her early 45s Identify other "Köln Bülbülü" era artists Locate current digital versions of these vintage recordings