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Scorpio Universel - Compas 94 (LP)
Antilles Prod 795711, 1994 France If not familiar with Haiti's famous Compas unit you are in for a treat. Party time vibes all day every day and surely the sun will be coming out. Strong EX vinyl grade, cover has one bent corner and stoarge print on f...
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Sathima Bea Benjamin - Windsong (LP)
Ekapa 006, 1986 United States Stunning unplayed first pressing of this largely underrated realease on Ekapa. Sathima's vocals are beautiful and the backing by Kenny Barron, Buster Williams and Billy Higgins makes for funky setting throughout. List...
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Sandpebbles Of Barbados - Enjoy Yourself (LP)
Pebblegroove PG-1010, 1973 Barbados Calypso jamming by famous The Sandpebbles Of Barbados. Good mix of upbeat calypso and melodic chill, sunshine guaranteed. Strong VG+ condition with small sticker on back.
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Safari Sound Band - Best Of African Songs (LP)
African Safari Club, 1984 Germany Mainly an all afrobeat affair, two tracks stand out, the disco fun on Karibuni Kenya and heavy drum driven Kenya Safari. Both are great. Stunning EX+ copy that could easily pass for NM.
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S.K. Oppong - Abusua Bcne Special (LP)
Private Pressing, 198? Germany Famous leader of the Osofo Dadzie Guitar Band from Ghana on a Highlife solo tip, pressed in tiny numbers here in Germany. Was not to sure what to expect but in all ways a positive surprise with Ateeaa, Abusua Bcne and...
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S. E. Rogie - The Palm Wine Sounds (LP)
Workers Playtime LP9 , 1989 United Kingdom Rare highlife recording by one of Africa's leading performers of the famous African 'palm wine' guitar. A great listen from start to finish with a mellow hypnothic feel. NM vinyl, very light edge wear to cover.
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Ronnie & The Ramblers - Rebel Room (LP)
RR-9823, 197? United States Seriously funky affair by Ronnie and The Ramblers playing The Anchorage Hotel in Bahamas. Why did not hotel bands at my holiday get down like that....
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Rising Sun Steel Band - Solid Steel (LP)
Star Records LP-1002 , 197? Jamaica Top condition Jamiacan steel drum album with the Rising Sun covering Watermellon Man, Fire In You Wire and really get to shine on their own compositions like Governors Ball and Sandra. NM cover and wax. Rare in this c...
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Rex Gyamfi - Sweet Lady (LP)
MSH 01183 , Germany Brilliant German only synthy afro beat that disco and boogie heads should give a go. A handful of traditional highlife styled tracks and then 4 arrangements that are spot on funky with great brass and synth work. Soft...
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Raymond Mbele - He Madoda (LP)
Impala BL 219, 1979 South Africa Super rare South African folk release with Raymond Mbele playing the xhosa accordian adding only vocal and love. Pretty cool cover art too on this one. Fresh off the press near mint copy, cover is EX. Hard to find in ...
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Prince Osei Kofi - Akatin Special (LP)
J.O.M.002, 198? Germany Super rare private pressing with quality highlife penned for the floor. The main cut Akatine Special is 13 minutes long and builds nicely. The copy was sealed, has been checked and is now in shrink with pratically unp...
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Prince Nico Mbarga - Experience 001 (LP)
RAS 40, 1981 France Surely one of the best albums by Prince Nico Mbarga and the Rocafill Jazz International. The instrumentation is so on point and with the Prince sharing his thoughts on Polygamy and Simple Truth this can only turn out ...
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Prince Nico Mbarga - Cool Money (LP)
RAS 35, 1981 France Prince Nico Mbarga with backing by the magnificent Rocafil Jazz International this is bound to turn out a blast. Nice synthesized highlife with Afufu Uwa and Cool Money my faves but all in all a nice listen. Record as...
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Peter Tsotsi - Mpenzi Zaina (7")
Equator 7 EU 159, 196? Kenya Rarest Peter Tsotsi release on Equator Records, laidback melodic guitar driven tune sung in Swahili. Lightest scuffing, completely inaudible, playback is EX.
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Peter Tsotsi - Mpenzi Zaina (7")
Equator 7 EU 159, 196? Kenya Back in stock! Rarest Peter Tsotsi release on Equator Records, laidback melodic guitar driven tune sung in Swahili. Lightest inaudible scuffing, playback is EX.
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Patchwork - Afro Disiac / Laughing Sam (7")
Hansa 12228 AT, 1972 Germany Such a great item. Laughing Sam is packed with huge breaks and Afrodisiac such a hypnotic afro funk spin. Very clean copy with vinyl bordering near mint. Light creasing to cover.
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Pat Thomas - 1980 (LP)
Pan African PAR 003, 1980 United Kingdom Killer album by Pat Thomas with a thrilling set of Disco Reggae and Disco Highlife tunes as he defines them. The latter with Yesu San Bra and Yamona are seriously funky and a treat for any afro tinged mix or dancefloo...
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Papa Wemba - La Vie Est Belle (LP)
Stern's Africa 1028, 1988 United Kingdom Soukous soundtrack release with Papa Wemba hitting it hard. Nice clubby vibe on most tracks with percussion / drum / synthy breakdowns. A few traditional sounding folk tracks on here as well. Copy in pretty average sh...
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Papa Wemba - La Vie Est Belle (LP)
Stern's Africa 1028, 1988 United Kingdom Soukous soundtrack release with Papa Wemba hitting it hard. Nice clubby vibe on most tracks with percussion / drum / synthy breakdowns. A few traditional sounding folk tracks on here as well. Crispy clean copy, small ...
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Paa Kwesi Dennis - Teacher (LP)
Star Family 1, 198? Germany Ultra rare private pressed high-life production by Paa Kwesi Dennis originating from Ghana residing in Germany. Not all DIY records in this field are great but this one comes with firm recommendations. Spotless near m...
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