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Them Mushrooms Band - Mombasa (7")
NM
EX
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Them Mushrooms Band - Mombasa (7")
Polydor POL 446, 198? Nairobi
The only really good Them Mushrooms Band 45 with Mombasa a brilliant midtempo groover. Kenya Hakuna Matata on the flip. Near perfect condition in original Phonogram Nairobi company sleeve. Nice one!
Them Mushrooms Band - Jambo, Bwana (7")
EX
VG+
20


Them Mushrooms Band - Jambo, Bwana (7")
Mercury 6066250, 1982 Germany
Likely the rarest Them Mushrooms release, picture sleeve issue with the great Mombaza flipside. Clean EX condition vinyl, cover with tiny tear at upper seam and little creasing.
The Real Bahamas Volume II (LP)
EX
VG-
12


The Real Bahamas Volume II (LP)
Nonesuch H-72078, 1978 United States
All chilled and laidback, mainly accapella tracks. I have a soft spot for the tune Kneeling Down Inside The Gate. Fascinating to explore the roots of rhythm & blues. Copy has got a sizeable stamp on label and cover, p...
The Original Africans - Sting Me (7")
VG+
NA
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The Original Africans - Sting Me (7")
President PT 169, 1967 United Kingdom
This is one of the greatest 45s I have discovered this year. UK only release on President, it never shows up for sale and it just is a killer track. Eddy Grant production from 1967 with some nice ska crossover influen...
The Mighty Sparrow - Mr Walker / Jane (7")
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The Mighty Sparrow - Mr Walker / Jane (7")
Stateside MEL 5002, 196? Ghana
Killer groove by the self proclaimed calypso king Birdie, aka Mighty Sparrow. Jane on the flip is also good. Mega rare original Stateside Ghana pressing. Copy looks strong VG but plays much better.
The Gasoline Band - The Gasoline Band (LP)
VG
VG+
20


The Gasoline Band - The Gasoline Band (LP)
Cube Records 2326010, 1972 Germany
Surprised this record is not hyped more. German Fred Schwartz drumming up European based US Army musicians to form this excellent 10 piece strong afro jazz rock band. Listen to the abstract Schrapnel so you know what ...
Tabu Ley - Faya Tess & Beyou Ciel (LP)
EX
EX
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Tabu Ley - Faya Tess & Beyou Ciel (LP)
Genidia GEN 129, 1989 France
Rare danceable afro synth with a pinch of Sokous by Tabu Ley backed by wonderful Faya Tess & Beyou Ciel. Solid EX shape cover and disc.
Tabou Combo - The Masters (LP)
VG+
VG+
16


Tabou Combo - The Masters (LP)
Barclay BLP 16.075, 1976 Germany
Inflacion still sounds so fresh, it is close to impossible to sit down while listening to the Haitian masters on top form. Weak VG+ copy that plays really well, only light distortion between tracks.
Tabou Combo - Tabou Combo Super Stars (LP)
VG
EX
16


Tabou Combo - Tabou Combo Super Stars (LP)
TC-LP 7979 , 1979 United States
Surprised to find such a brilliant boogie cut on this album but Ooh La La is a bomb and would work on the dancefloor any day. Cover in shrink but record itself has got many marks and some scratches. The main track Ooh...
Tabou Combo - New York City (LP)
EX
EX
8


Tabou Combo - New York City (LP)
Barclay BLP 16.066, 1975 Germany
Not a rare pick by Tabou Combo but hey, it is a really great record with Respect, Courage and New York City these cats take off completely. Partytime...
Super Mambo Jazz 69 - Naenda Nhkuta (7")
VG+
NA
130


Super Mambo Jazz 69 - Naenda Nhkuta (7")
AIT 113, 1972 Kenya
Ultra rare Kenyan jazz single on the collectable AIT label. Both sides are rocking with tempo change and jazzy breaks all over the place. Heavy vinyl in VG+ condition, lightest noice at intro turns but overall a great...
Sugar Bus - Jambo Jambo (7")
EX
VG+
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Sugar Bus - Jambo Jambo (7")
Polydor 2041390, 1973 Ghana
Not entirely sure of the origins of Sugar Bus with a psychedelic feel and a certain Nowy (Ralf maybe?) credited but nice stuff nonetheless. Drumbreak intro and cool flute solo work. This is the original pressing from ...
Steven Amechi - Driver Ka Obanye (7")
VG
NA
110


Steven Amechi - Driver Ka Obanye (7")
Philips 382967PF, 197? Nigeria
Wonderful jazzy highlife double sider on impossible to find Nigerian original released on the collectable Phillips sister label West African records. If you like authentic grooves you likely only see ones, this is a t...
Steel Band Des Caraibes - Goldene Hits... (LP)
NM
NM
20


Steel Band Des Caraibes - Goldene Hits... (LP)
Arion AR33612, 1981 Italy
Rare calpyso steel drum recording made to promote a Caribean flavoured chocolate by Alfred Ritter (Ritter Sport). Covers of Sam Cooke, Eric Gale, Ed Watson in store for you and a cool lad back cover of the Bob Marley ...
Starlift Steel Orchestra - Carnival 70 (LP)
EX
EX
16


Starlift Steel Orchestra - Carnival 70 (LP)
Canadian Imperial Bank, 1970 Canada
Seldom seen steel drum competition record released by the Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce. Nice covers of Sock It To Me and Saturday Night. Record and cover in top shape.
Soulful Dynamics - Soulful Dynamics (LP)
EX
EX
20


Soulful Dynamics - Soulful Dynamics (LP)
Decca SLK 16715-P, 1971 Germany
Early seventies afro album by the famous Liberian band based in Hamburg, Germany. Varied in styles from straight funky to cheesy disco styled picks as well. Start with the highlight We Are Running.
Soulef Et Groupe Elfen - Sidi Mansour (7")
VG+
VG
10


Soulef Et Groupe Elfen - Sidi Mansour (7")
El Fen FA 006, 196? Tunisia
North african folk from Tunisia. Some belly dancing and vintage arabic resemblances here. Some noice and writing on cover.
Soukouss Masters - Experience (LP)
EX
EX
30


Soukouss Masters - Experience (LP)
Jacky Toto JJT-016, 198? France
Led by Alain Kounkou the Soukous Masters take off nicely and if your dig the style this is a killer album. Check Dansez for a listen to where this record is going. French only original with wax in lovely EX++ conditio...
Sonny Okosun - Fire In Soweto (LP)
NM
VG+
50


Sonny Okosun - Fire In Soweto (LP)
EMI NEMI (LP) 0330, 1978 Nigeria
Nigerian superstar Sonny Okosun with one of his very best albums. Funk, reggae, afrobeat, even elements of jazz and highlife to be found on this '78 release. Liberation, Steady and Slow, Fire In Soweto. All tracks are...
Somo Somo - Somo Somo (LP)
NM
NM
12


Somo Somo - Somo Somo (LP)
Stern's Africa STERNS 1007, 1985 United Kingdom
Great afrobeat from Zaire. If you like some of the Mali groups like the Rail Band or Orchestre National A this album is very similar in style. Top condition.
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