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Africa Oye - Africa Oye (LP)
Celluloid Records, 198? France Fantastic album packed with breaks. Mid tempo to the extremely fast percussion battles. Pretty hard to find item with near perfect vinyl, cover has got a tear on both front and back.
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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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King Kobra - Limbo Carnival (LP)
SLP 736, 1972 United States King Kobra and The Venoms showcasing a string of funky calypso and limbo joints. I personally liked Keep Your Head Low and BWI Express. Record with some marks, plays well, cover has tear.
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Exile One - Exile One (LP)
Barclay BLP 16090, 1976 Germany Essential album by one of the funkiest african groups to record in France. Stack sof club anthems on here including Rester A L'Ecole and Dominica Strut. Some water damage to cover, mainly affecting the back.
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Guem - Possession (LP)
Le Chant Du Monde LDX 74845 , 1985 France Another killer album by famous Nigerian percusionist Guem. You know the deal when Guem gets busy, it is back to back percussion breaks. French original with only the lightest of scuffs.
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Tyrone & the Clouds - Steel Band & Calypso (LP)
Merry Disc 1032, 1975 Barbados Forget about traditional steel drum action here, this is more of a roots / rocksteady album and a really good one. Add to that a spotless EX++ copy and this is a real winner.
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Mighty Pelay - First Time Around (LP)
WIRL 1445, 1977 Barbados Mighty Pelay debut with a number of upbeat calypso groovers like Frenchie, Mr. Panman or My Calypso Dance. Carnival season in Barbados...
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Manu Dibango - Super Kumba / Wasa N Dolo (7")
Atlantic 45-3263 , 1975 United States Great double sider with two thrilling afro funk spins. US pressing in Atlantic company sleeve. Soft scuffs only, plays almost EX. Pen marks on label.
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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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Manu Dibango - Dangwa / Oboso (7")
Atlantic 45-2983, 1972 United States This Dibango 45 does not show up very often. I love both tracks but Oboso just has this hypnotic feel to it that I can not get enough of.... US Atlantic pressing in strong VG+ condition, plays EX.
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Keita Fodeba - Les Ballets Africains De Vol. 1 (LP)
Vogue CLVLX 297, 1969 France Music recorded by Keita Fodeba while touring Europe and Africa with his famous African Theatre of Keita Fodeba. No clubby stuff here but an enjoyable listen throughout. Check the Brazzaville Congo styled Kalakato. Dis...
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Toure Kunda - Toure Kunda (LP)
Celluloid CEL 6599 , 1982 France Debut release by the Senegalese heavy hitters is a must in my eyes/ears. Killer mix of funk, deep drumming and quality afrobeat. French original in solid EX condition with sticker residue on front cover.
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Magnum Band - La Seule Difference (LP)
Cine CR 12-158, 1983 France La Kay is a stomping Haitian funk groove with lots of potential. I really like the unusual carnival styled Entioutioute as well. Cover has a circle and small sticker residue on front.
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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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Mustapha Tettey Addy - Master Drummer... (LP)
Tangent TGS 113, 1972 United Kingdom The master showcasing his talents with drums and percussion in all forms and shapes. Great pick for fans of percussive spiritualism and turntabilst with a need for beats. Flawless EX copy, could pass for near mint.
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Exodus - Africa / Hey Dakar (7")
Ariola 16 280 AT, 197? Germany Flip this over and enjoy a brilliant Euro only funk 45. Hey Dakar sounds like S.O.U.L. with a superbly funky flute and grooving bass. Cover with creasing, wax with a few scuffs but Hey Dakar plays excellent. VG(+) con...
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Mighty Sparrow - Hotter Than Ever (LP)
Ra - RA 3112 , 1972 Barbados This original promo release (pre Trojan) is not only crazy rare but a sublime recording by the king of calypso. Recorded at the Dynamic Sounds Studio and produced by the legendary Byron Lee, the Mighty Sparrow deliver...
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Franklin Boukaka - Le Bucheron / Nakoki (7")
ASL 3251, 1972 Kenya Last copy! Rare afro beat and highlife double sider arranged by Manu Dibango on the collectable ASL label out of Kenya. Nice copy in rare original ASL company sleeve.
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Les Flambeaux - Les Falmbeaux (LP)
Mushrom 150 MR 13, 1971 United Kingdom Les Flambeaux really gets going on this album. Personal highlight has to be Evil Ways, killer dancefloor cut including open breaks. Rare UK Mushroom pressing.
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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 ...
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