Kool & The Gang – Emergency Vintage Maxi Single (Polydor, Germany 1984)

This vintage maxi-single by Kool & The Gang features the title track "Emergency "—a funky 80s dance hit with an energetic groove and the era's signature synth sound. The release is taken from the successful album *Emergency* (1984), which spawned several international chart hits and cemented the band's distinctive funk-pop sound.

Historical background:
Kool & The Gang were founded in the late 1960s and are among the most important funk, soul, and disco groups in music history. With classics like "Celebration ," "Get Down On It," and "Fresh," they shaped the sound of Black music for decades. The 1980s marked the band's commercial peak, when funk, pop, and synthesizers fused into a distinctive style— "Emergency" is a prime example of this era.

Product details:

• Format: 12" maxi single, 45 RPM

• Label: Polydor – 881 948-1

• Year of publication: 1984 (Germany)

• Genre: Funk, Soul, 80s Pop

• Color: Black

• Cover condition: Very good (VG+) – vibrant colors, hardly any wear, only minimal creases on the edge.

• Vinyl condition: Good (VG) – clean shine, but with an embedded paper fragment (see photo). Plays mostly flawlessly; a slightly audible effect may be present at the affected area.

• Special features: Original German Polydor pressing with a striking geometric 80s design.

Notes:

• Original pressing from 1984

• Typical funk/dance sound of the 80s

• Collector's item with authentic patina charm

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