Virgin Korg VC 10 Vocoder - Official Korg Demo Tape from 1980

Published on Aug 19, 2014 baward

"You read about 'mint condition' a lot these days, but although this isn't strictly speaking 'mint' (that would have to have a still-sealed carton in my opinion and I think this was opened by customs), it is in the most remarkable original ‘time-warp’ condition. As far as I know, this instrument has NEVER been out of its plastic bag and box before, let alone been played. That's a long, long time, perhaps as long as 36 years ago, as the VC-10 was released in 1978; the VC-10 was being featured in Korg advertising early in 1983, but that’s still a likely lifespan of over 30 years.

The box is a little battered as you can see, but has worn well in all these years, considering. Also shown is the VC-10’s matching MC-01 microphone, in similarly ‘time-warp’ condition - the MC-01 is still unopened in its cushioning padded foam wrapper and still in its carton. Also included, one single Korg patch lead, in its little plastic bag. Like all the rest, it's never been used. Filmed August 11, 2014. And no, its not for sale! :-)

Music by Tomita - 'Vocoder' from 'Bermuda Triangle' [1978] and the official Korg demo tape from 1980."