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Aretha & Rev Franklin - Never Grow Old (LP)
Chess GCH 8014, 1983 Italy If you liked her Amazing Grace album you will love this one. Nothing for the clubs, simply a step back in time and history of soul music. Italian pressing on Chess Records from 1983 in spotless condition.
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Harold Smith - In The Beginning.. (LP)
Checker 18514, 197? United States Old news that many fine soul artists started their respective careers in church and here you get to feel those fruithful gospel vibes through the voices Aretha Franklin, Little Milton and other top names under the gui...
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Lillie Knauls - A Gift Of Love.. (LP)
Paragon PR 33006, 197? United States Seldom seen gospel with some obvious religious influence. It holds 3 great tracks blending southern gospel soul and vocal jazz. Record has got 2 marks that causes a few light clicks but not on any of the good tracks. ...
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Malcolm's Locks - Carribean Rock (LP)
Happy Bird HB5014 , 1975 Germany Peter Herbolzheimer production with Dieter Reith, Ack Van Rooyen, Herb Geller and other talents backing a young Mal Magaron on this funky German only release. Great version of Get Up Stand Up and Motherless Child. Stu...
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Bob Crump - Afro Beat (LP)
Fidula Fon 3070 , 196? Germany This is one incredible 'wolf in sheep's clothing' record. Childrens dance music release on Fidulafon but packed with jazz, funk and afro break beat spins. Watussi Drums, Black Lady, Sunset in Ghana... Small stamp to c...
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Byron Lee - Reggay Hot Cool & Easy (LP)
Trojan TRLS 40, 1972 United Kingdom Definately up there among Byron Lee's best with classic funk material in Shaft, Have You Seen Her and the massive take on James Brown Make It Funky. Essential album for reggae and funk collectors. UK pressing on Troja...
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Lord Creator - Big Bamboo (LP)
Dynamic Sounds DY 3318 , 1964 Jamaica If you are into the early ragga Kingston sound, Lord Creator is a very justifiable investment. Cover art shows Lord holding his Big Bamboo and with tracks such as Shame & Scandal, Bang Bang Lulu and Pussycat you are i...
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Byron Lee & The Dragonaires Disco Reggae (LP)
Dynamic Sounds DY 3357 , 1975 Jamaica Great condition Jamaican original with Byron Lee covering Bob Marley, Bohannon, Van Mccoy and many others. The sound is, as the tittle suggest, Disco Reggae with a different but worthwhile approach to the big hitters ...
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Tabou Combo - Tabou Combo Super Stars (LP)
TC-LP 7979 , 1979 United States Surprised to find such a brilliant boogie cut on this album but Ooh La La is a bomb and would work on the dancefloor any day. Cover in shrink but record itself has got many marks and some scratches. The main track Ooh...
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Accolade de New York - La Foi (LP)
Macaya 155, 197? United States Excellent Haitian Compas release with the smashing Accolade La Rive that sounds heavy played out loud. Stunning near mint condition with cover in shrink.
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Kalyan - Kalyan (LP)
MCA Rec 2245 , 1977 United States Always had a soft spot for this soca disco release with its fine blend of funk and cosmic africa. Disco Reggae always sounds good in my ears. Nothing rare here but good! US original with cut corner, tiny tear and very...
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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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Jean Claude - Rythmes De L'Ocean Indien (LP)
Nano Disc 790001, 197? France Very scarce record from Martinique with some fine tribal sounding folk that should come useful in the right hands. Lovely shining vinyl with only one light inaudible hairline. Lamination of cover is peeling on both si...
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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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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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Ben Brako - Baya (LP)
MCL 870801, 1987 United Kingdom Private pressed Highlife album out of the UK holding a few decent boogie instrumentals. My favorites is the Adom Tomorrow with great potential in my ears. Reduced price item due to marks and scuffs causing occasional ...
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Sinto - Sonho Negro (LP)
Amayana A 4506 , 1978 Germany Essential German latin release on the collectable Amayana label. Man On The Banks remains a DJ favorite and just is a fantastic track with dancefloor action guaranteed. Original 1st pressing with unplayed vinyl. Cover...
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Mongo Santamaria - Red Hot (LP)
Tappan Zee JC 35696 , 1979 Netherlands Lovely clean copy of the this latin disco monster with Watermellon Man in a fine funked up boogie version with La Lupe on vocals. Fits the Louis Ramirez and Harvey Averne sound perfectly. Gatefold cover with writing, ...
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Claus Ogerman - Latin Rock (LP)
RCA Victor LPS-3813 , 1967 Germany This just is one crackin album from Claus Ogerman. German only release from '67 with nice versions of Tequila & Mas Que Nada but the standout is the excellent take on Watermellon Man dubbed Cuchy Frito Man. Check the ...
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Various - Bravos Del Ritmo (LP)
WS Latino LTLA 192, 196? Venezuela I have had copies of this double packed baby before but never in this condition. Original Venezuelian presing with 2 LPs ramped with dancefloor action from Ray Barretto, Tito Puente, Ocho, Charlie Palmieri and and and...
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