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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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Calypso Rose - Stepping Out (LP)
Straker's GS 2265, 1986 United States Loud pumpin calypso on seldom seen album release by the self declaired Queen of Calypso. My Carib Man is good but listen to the fast and furious Soca Merengue. Strongest EX++ condition.
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Chaino - Voodoo Drums (LP)
Metro 2356 052, 196? Germany Amazing afro cuban breaks and beats by famous exotica percussionist Leon Johnson. Cheapo copy with most of side 1 scratched badly whereas the better side 2 is clean EX. Great album at a ridiculos price.
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Charles Iwegbue - Lagos Highlife (10")
Decca WAL 1016, 196? United Kingdom Holy grail highlife Decca 10" release that is up there with the Stargazers Dance Band and E.T. Mensah when it comes to rarity. Give Waya Waya a listen for a feel of an early African jazz soundscape. Marks and scuffs o...
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Cheb Khaled - Hada Raykoum (LP)
Triple Earth 102, 1985 United Kingdom Masterpiece Khaled Hadj Brahim album, the King Of Rai showcasing his talents. Marvelous album that I can not recommend enough. NM vinyl and cover in nice shape but has 2o written in upper left corner.
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Cheb Mami - Prince Of Rai (LP)
Triple Earth 105, 1988 United Kingdom Mohammed Khelifati or Cheb Mami with his biggest selling Rai album. The Algerian singer really shines on this in part cosmic tinged backing.
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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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Cloud 7 - Keep On Tryin (LP)
Oti LP 0369, 197? United Kingdom Exceptional afro funk out of Nigeria. Cool down-tempo reggae style afro funk with some synth influences. An unusual mix but how well it works. Make sure you spin the excellent Can You Do It. Hard to find OTI pressing ...
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Cloud 7 - My Baby The Best I Ever Had (LP)
Oti LP 0450, 198? United Kingdom Probably my favorite recording by this great Nigerian afro reggae unit. Hard to find OTI pressing with the title track a real treat for your mix. Rare item with vinyl in stunning condition. Small tear on front cover.
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Cockerel Boys - Mbube Jive & Soul (LP)
L+R Records 44.009, 1982 Germany Classic afrobeat recorded in Germany during the 80s but could bounce for a mid seventies release. Very authentic sound that should sit well with both afro and jazz collectors. Original press in EX plus plus condition,...
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De Paur Chorus - Songs Of New Nations (LP)
Mercury SR90382, 1964 United States Top item for DJs / producers with original chants, drum patterns and much more ready for chopping. Tribal pieces from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana... Lovely clean EX copy, cover has a tiny punchhole.
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Drum-Pact - Percussion Unlimited (LP)
Extraplatte EX 316 149, 1989 Austria Mega rare ethno jazz release on Austrian experimental label Extraplatte. Lots of percussion and drum breaks obviously but more on offer with the spiritual Dedicace to J.C., Steps For Two and spiritual Earthbound. Unpl...
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Dube - Wings Of Our Thoughts (LP)
Record Partner 89177174 , 1988 Germany Minty fresh copy of this now rare small label afro album release from '88. Splendid blend of jazz and afro beat with a touch of Soweto funk. Listen to Bana Boma Africa. Spotless copy fitted in original text inner slee...
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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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E.C. Arinze - Highlife Of Nigeria (10")
Decca WAL 1017, 195? United Kingdom Big rarity with E.C. Arinze and His Music on best of form. If you dig the early African Highlife grooves this is a prime pick. Sisi, Sisi, Yadiba an Nne Buu Nne stand out but just quality stuff from start to finish. C...
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Ebenezer Obey - Austerity (LP)
Obey Waps 548, 1982 Nigeria One of many essentials by the mighty Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey and His Inter Reformers Band. Kari Batise, Ofi Kokoro Pamo, A Ti Foro Agbe Sere and many more key cuts on offer. Nigerian original
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Ed Watson - This Is Music (LP)
Circle CRL 1007, 1977 Trinidad Original press from Trinidad that is a much harder come up than any of the US pressings. Top takes of Don't Leave Me This Way, Dance Little Lady and the monster afro disco dancer Lovie Dovie. Clean EX condition vinyl,...
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Empire Bakuba - Pepe Kalle & Nyboma (LP)
Syllart SYL 8324, 1986 France Star trio comprising Pepe Kalle, Papy Tex and Dilu Dilumona joined by Nyboma Mwan'dido how can things go wrong. Very rare and very popular Soukous album with top choice treats like Zouke Zouke and Dodo Limbisa Ngai. R...
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Erotic Percussion - Erotic Percussion (LP)
Mecca OSL 119, 196? United Kingdom What a record, tons of psychedelic afro and junkanoo breaks perfectly hidden behind a cheesecake cover. Pretty hard to find item as well in solid VG+ condition. Don't sleep on this, we likely won't have another copy a...
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Etoile De Dakar - Xalis (LP)
M. Diaw 86.925, 1978 France Amazing recording by the famous Youssou N'Dour ensemble mixing Senegalese folk and jazz. Melodic yet intense with intriguing solo performances that really pulls you in. A masterpiece and rare treat all in one. Record ...
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