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Albatros - Africa / Ha-Ri-Ah (7")
Metronome M 25.651, 1975 Germany Dancefloor favorite with Ha-Ri-Ah always a popular spin useful for disco, afro beat and funk DJs. European only release in picture sleeve cover.
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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 ...
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LaSo - LaSo (LP)
MCA 2247, 1977 United States Joe Bataan caribbean disco project that I rate highly thanks to the dancefloor friendly version of Stevie's Another Star and the Fania salsa heat in Puerto Rico Me Llama. US original with vinyl in perfect condition, c...
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Kenya Police Band - Husia Kwa Vijana (7")
Moto 7 17, 196? Kenya Brilliant upbeat jazzy dancer by the famous police unit of Kenya. Flip with Kenya Ni Taifa Yetu is nice too although a little more laidback. Lovely EX shape with perfectly clean labels and centerpiece intact. Rare in ...
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Miriam Makeba - Miriam Makeba (LP)
London HA 2332, United Kingdom Debut album release by the South African superstar regarded as Mama Africa by many. I like her authentic stuff like Iya Gaduza, Mbube or Novame most but an enjoayble listen throughout. UK mono pressing from 1960 in fl...
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Black Blood - Kirie Kirio (7")
Phlips 6109133, 1976 Kenya Afro disco group spearheaded by Ralph Benatar. They gained a fair bit of success in Kenya, Ghana and around Europe. Listen to the flipside Yayaya Yayaya. Rare Kenyan original in strongest EX shape.
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King Sunny Ade & His African Beats - Aura (LP)
Island 206 418-320, 1984 Germany Nothing rare but these King Sunny Ade records are really worthwhile if you dig synthy sounding afro beat. Start with Ase but Ogunja and Oremi are great too. Soft hairlines but playback not affected.
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Chief Ebenezer Obey - Miliki Plus (LP)
Virgin VM 7, 1983 United Kingdom Plenty of thrilling Juju and Highlife hits from his Eyi Yato, Singing For The People, What God Has Joined Together and Celebration albums. If not familiar with the Chief this is a great starting point.
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King Sunny Ade - Synchro System (LP)
Island 205 546, 1983 Germany Back in stock! The king of Ju Ju on a recording from 83 with huge potential. Synchro Feelings Ilako is a great mid-tempo afrobeat spin. Nice copy with faint surface wear to disc but completely inaudible.
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Black Blood - Muko Wapi (7")
Philips 6109 144, 1977 Kenya Ralph Benatar production with Alan Toko and crew on top form. Quality afro disco made in Belgium and worked on dancefloors all over the world. Kenyan original in clean EX shape and company sleeve.
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Various - Afrique Voyage Autour Du Monde (LP)
Philips 843.573, 197? France Interesting field recordings from Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria and much more. A few traditional sounding tracks on here but also some brilliant guitar driven Mali grooves and folky afro beat from Ghana and Nigeria. C...
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Burundi Black - Burundi Black (12")
Barclay BAX1, 1981 United Kingdom Tribal afro monster from 1981 that sounds well ahead of time. A popular spin among disco, breakbeat and afrobeat DJs. UK original in spotless condition.
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Miriam Makeba - The Voice Of Afrika (LP)
RCA INTS 1307, 1971 Germany Hugh Masekela producton with the South African first lady on fine form and backed by Masekela, William Salter and James Cleveland. Second pressing from 1971 with alternate cover art that I prefer to the original. Weak...
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Zani Diabate & The Super Djata Band (LP)
Mango ILPS 9899, 1988 United Kingdom Long deleted UK re-issue of this fine guitar driven highlife / afrobeat release by Zani Diabate. Listen to my the title track, Super Djata, for an idea of what to expect. Vinyl is strongest EX shape borderline NM, sma...
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Dutch Rhythm Steel & Showband (LP)
Negram HJN 257 , 1975 Netherlands Essential and highly recommended Euro only funk bomb with covers of Funky Stuff, Shaft and Hey Joe. Please note that this copy is very worn, with lots of marks and plays with noice throughout. It is the original 1st p...
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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.
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Gerard Kremer - Senegal (LP)
Arion ARN 33689 , 1982 France Monsieur Kremer busy with his favorite profession in capturing chants, rhythms and more from countries around the world. Bit of everything on here and a great sample fodder. Stack of tribal breaks and vocal snippets. ...
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Zaka Percussion - Zaka Percussion (LP)
Le Chant Du Monde LDX 74740, 1980 France French Afro percussion group with their second studio album. Holds some fantastic percussion solos and batucada grooves well worth mixing with. Some fusion elements in Salsa Sept Club and Matum Jan. Spotless condition.
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King Sunny Ade - Synchro System (LP)
Island ILPS 9737 , 1983 United Kingdom The king of Ju Ju on a recording from 83 with huge potential. Synchro Feelings Ilako is a great mid-tempo afrobeat spin. UK original in near perfect condition.
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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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