{"product_id":"840526516063","title":"V\/A \"Mekong Shellac: Cambodian Artifacts From The 78-Rpm Era\" LP","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 px-3 py-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-tns-c15-79\"\u003eMekong Shellac is an extremely rare collection of classical and popular styles of Khmer music from the 1930s to the 1950s. Restored from the few original remaining copies, this compilation reveals a remarkable world of early 20th-century Cambodian folk music previously lost in time through war, cultural shifts, and modernization. These recordings were selected for their distinctive musical qualities, the physical condition of the 78 rpm records from which they were sourced, and the circumstances of their survival. The selections span a range of Khmer musical forms, including Chapey, Romvong, Lakon Basak, Pleng Khmer, Ayai, and Ayai Reung, as well as classical and court-derived traditions such as Pinpeat and Mahori, alongside popular and regional styles including Lamleav and Pleng Ka. It's a miracle these discs have survived at all throughout the past century. Restoration of these 78-rpm artifacts was a challenge, but considering that, of most songs appearing on the album, less than five copies are known to exist worldwide today -- with only two known copies of three tracks presented here, the songs survive magnificently. Produced by Adam Fargason with the critical assistance of Sam Touch and Mai Viết Cường, this limited-edition vinyl pressing comes with a deluxe 16-page booklet insert including highly detailed liner notes, essays and historical information about the recordings, and a selection of vintage photographs.\u003cbr\u003eTrack Listing:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e01.    Reung Too Sa Proom (Story of Too Sa Proom)    \u003cbr\u003e02.    Loam Neang (Comforting the Bride)    \u003cbr\u003e03.    Pleng Chrong   \u003cbr\u003e04.    Bompe (Lullaby)   \u003cbr\u003e05.    Reung Neang Badacha Ti 8 (The Story of Neang Badacha, Part 8)  \u003cbr\u003e06.    Sneaha Tida Srey (\"To Win Tida's Love\") \u003cbr\u003e07.    Soda Yong Plaing    \u003cbr\u003e08.    Tuk Ngor Leun Long (Fast Row Boat)   \u003cbr\u003e09.    Sompong    \u003cbr\u003e10.    Phat Cheay Klay  \u003cbr\u003e11.    Lam Leav (Lao Dance)\u003cbr\u003e12.    Reung Pu Lok Ming Ley (Story of Uncle Lok and Aunt Ley)\u003cbr\u003e13.    Metri Ba (The Story of Lady Metri)    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nstreet date 11\/6\/2026\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45250828894408,"sku":"840526516063","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1337\/2616\/files\/99_74f71cc0-4026-467e-a95b-c445663524bb.jpg?v=1793925786","url":"https:\/\/1234gorecords.shop\/products\/840526516063","provider":"1-2-3-4 Go! Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}