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Osibisa - Woyaya (LP)
MCA Records MAPS 5617, 1971 Germany Underrated debut release by Osibisa that is well funky throughout. My favorites here are Move On and Rabiatu. Original 1st pressing with stunning gatefold cover.
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Osibisa - The Warrior / Uhuru (7")
Bronze BRZ 011, 1975 France Quality jazzy afrobeat on rare French press with different jacket. Nice looking EX- copy with tiny writing on back cover.
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Osibisa - Osibisa (LP)
MCA 28297, 1971 Germany Highly recommende debut album release by British afro funk band Osibisa. The soundscape is very progressive with a authentic african vibe throughout. Second German press from 1971 in strong EX condition, one soft line...
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Osibisa - Ojah Awake (LP)
Bronze 28 147 XOT, 1976 Germany British afrobeat funksters that never got much credit for their many recordings. Maybe as they are wrongly defined an afrobeat band but in reality more of disco / funk unit. Check Keep On Trying, it sounds pretty fres...
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Osibisa - Living Loving Feeling (7")
Bronze 11797 AT, 1977 Germany Handclapping afro disco 45 that was only out in Europe. Welcome Home on the flip is a laid back jazzy piece. Writing on cover.
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Osibisa - Happy Children (LP)
WB K 56022, 1973 United Kingdom Brilliant jazzy afro funk from the British 5 piece unit with Fire, Kotoku and We Want To Know (Mo) the best three tracks. Lovely gatefold cover art. UK 1st pressing in EX condition, a few very soft lines.
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Osibisa - Fire / Adwoa (7")
WB 16 350, 1974 Germany British afro funk group Osibisa with two nice tracks on very clean EX++ single. Should sit well with fans of afro as well as cosmic tinged beats. Check Adwoa for starters...
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Osibisa - Celebration / Moving On (7")
PRT 102 425, 1980 Germany European only disco smasher in Moving On pumped by afro funksters Osibisa. NM vinyl, cover with big ugly writing on both sides.
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Original Tropicana Steel Band - Tropicana (LP)
Polydor 2460 261, 1976 United Kingdom Essential steel drum breakbeat recording with Calypso Rock and Funky Abbey Road both classic b-boy anthems. UK Polydor pressing in lovely shape, a conservative EX grade for both vinyl and cover, they could pass for NM.
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Original Brothers Intl - Iheoma Ogo... (LP)
Rogers All Stars 20, 1981 France Hypnotic highlife by Sir Mayor and the Original Brothers International out of Nigeria. The title track is amazing and builds for more than 17 minutes. If you like Ikenga Super Stars of Africa or Rocafill Jazz this alb...
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Original Brothers Intl - Iheoma Ogo Egbulem (LP)
Rogers All Stars 20, 1981 France Hypnotic highlife by Sir Mayor and the Original Brothers International out of Nigeria. The title track is amazing and builds for more than 17 minutes. If you like Ikenga Super Stars of Africa or Rocafill Jazz this alb...
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Orchestre Conga De Johny Bokelo - 1981 (LP)
Afric Music AFMS 008, 1981 France Killer stuff by Le Formidable aka Johny Bokelo and crew. Funky souk with great drum work and amazing guitar playing on all four tracks. French only pressing in solid EX shape, disc with a few faint hairlines but compl...
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Orchestra Makassy - Agwaya (LP)
Virgin 204 948, 1982 Germany Not at all rare but a solid album with particular the single output Mambo Bado a real treat for the floor. Also like the midtempo ;ke Wangu with great drum and guitar work. Record in lovely EX shape, cover has tear.
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Olatunji - Drums Of Passion (LP)
Columbia CS 8210, 1959 United States Debut album release by Michael Olatunji including the famous Jin-Go-Lo-Ba lated ripped by Santana for his huge smasher Jingo. Lots of authentic drum breaks that should work wonders in the right hands. Both record and ...
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Oboade - Kpanlogo Party (LP)
Tangent TGS 115, 1973 United Kingdom Oboe Addy and Mustapha Tettey Addy getting down to business at the African Centre in London. Folky yet funky affair released on Mike Steyn's Targent Records.
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Nokokoye - Talking Drums (LP)
Maus Records 870705, 197? Germany As the title suggest there is plenty of drums on this private pressing blending afro funk and highlife. It holds a good handful of tracks with drum breaks that could be useful in the right hands and another handful of...
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Nigeria Sound Makers - Come Again (7")
Philips 382736PF, 197? Nigeria Backing band of the mighty Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe with two massive ethno jazz tunes here on super rare West African Records. Decent VG copy with some distortion but still a good listen. Mega rare 45 that we will ...
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Nganeziyamfisa No Khambalomvaleliso - Y.. (LP)
Soul Soul IAL 3015, 198? South Africa First thing first, what a band name.... And now, introducing, South Africa's finest, Nganeziyamfisa No Khambalomvaleliso !! They play an infectious and complex folk that will win you over for sure. Check Sikhalile for...
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Nana Tuffour - Ye Wo Asaase (LP)
EMI F 668.767, 198? Germany One of the best african recordings I have ticked off recenty. Ye Wo Assase is a mindblowing 13 minutes long hypnotic jazz piece with solo work in all areas. Little hard to capture the extend of it on a short soundclip...
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Nana Tuffour - Odo Ben Ni (LP)
Lispo 001, 198? United Kingdom Likely the rarest Nana Tuffour record with a unqiue blend of high-life, jazz, afrobeat and reggae. A gentleman of many talents which really comes to show on the Sikyi Medley. This is the UK pressing on Lispo with supe...
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