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Attitudes - Good News (LP)
Dark Horse DH 3021, 1977 United States Very underrated second album release by Attitude. A seriously funky affair that holds wonderful floating groovers like Drink My Water and upbeat action like Being Here With You. Standout cut though is the good feeling...
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Barbara Mason - Transition (LP)
Buddah BDS 5610 , 1974 United States Yet another essential Buddah release with Barbara Mason's sharing her political views through rousing vocals backed by a dead funky instrumentation. Trigger Happy People and Devil Is Busy are my favorites but overall ...
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Supremes - Mary, Scherrie & Susaye (LP)
Motown M6-873S1, 1976 United States Take one listen to Come Into My Life and you know why you should never leave home without this record. Still a bit of an overlooked Supremes record which is a shame as it is packed with heat. Don't miss the soulful Le...
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Zulema - Zulema (LP)
RCA Victor APL1-0819, 1975 United States Rare groove favorite with the incredibly funky take of Wanna Be Where You Are that has turned a huge Northern anthem. Don't miss the soulful track People and mid tempo mover It'S Alright With Me. US original in lovely...
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Inner Circle - Ready For The World (LP)
Capitol ST 11664, 1977 United States One of the best Inner Circle releases in my ears. I really love Catch Me When I'm Coming that should appeal to reggae as well as soul fans alike. Killer version of Bob Marley's I'm A Rastaman. US original in EX- condi...
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Dillinger - Cup Of Tea (LP)
Bellaphon 260-07-001, 1980 Germany German only release with the title track a real killer but also holds the dub styled Flat Foot Hustlin and humorously Chinese Soultrain. Strong EX condition of vinyl, cover with punch hole and very light edge wear.
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Macka B - We've Had Enough! (LP)
Ariwa ARILP032, 1988 United Kingdom Top end Mad Professor production with plenty of quality dub tracks. Listen to the strong political tittle track. Light marks on vinyl but nothing bad at all, plays great.
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Bunny Wailer - Protest (LP)
Island 210 851, 1977 Germany Founder of the Wailers with Pete Tosh and Bob Marley on a very worthwhile solo tip. Who Feels It and his excellent version of Get Up Stand Up are my favorites but overall a quality listen. Second pressing on Island / ...
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Johnny Nash - Hold Me Tight (LP)
JAD J.S. 1207, 1968 United States Top item here from Johnny Nash that brilliantly blends reggae and soul. Love his version of Sam Cooke's Cubid. Love Me Tight and Groovin' are fine pieces as well. Near mint vinyl, cover with a few dents but overall l...
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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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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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Various - The Heartbeat Of Soweto (LP)
Shanachie 43051 , 1988 United States If you like the type african music played at street corners of the townships in South Africa this is the real deal. Nothing for the clubs here but just a great record exploring the roots of afrobeat, ju ju, hi life...
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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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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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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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Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa (LP)
Decca SLK 17 025-P, 1973 Germany Essential record from Manu with his hard hitting Soul Makossa and superb mellow afro jazz tracks Hibiscus and Dangwa. This copy has got lots of marks, scuffs, lines but plays overall really well. Listen to New Bell an...
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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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Los Van Van - Cronicas (LP)
Areito LD-4596, 1989 Cuba Nice midtempo salsa on this Cuban original from Juan Formell and crew. I like the way Los Van Van adds synth to their traditional style. Fits perfect in disco as well as latin mixes. Check out Cuatro Anos De Ausencia ...
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Vicente Rojas - Ilusiones (LP)
Areito LD-4533, 1989 Cuba Recorded in '89 there is a lot of synth influences so should appeal to both latin as well as disco fans. Vicente Rojas records are always hard to find and this one is no different. VG/VG- copy that plays with moderate...
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Various - El Pure Ritmo De Havana Club (LP)
Areito LD 4436, 1987 Cuba Another quality Areito compilation with lots of heat for the dancefloor. Made to promote Cuban music abroad and it does what it promisses with spins by Grupo Afrocuba, Los Van Van, Gloria Latina and Orquestra Reve. To...
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