Afrobeat 521 Items

12" | US (Garage Classics)

Garage Classics Volume 7

14,99 €*

Release: US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | US (Garage Classics)

Garage Classics Volume 6

14,99 €*

Release: US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | US (Garage Classics)

Garage Classics Volume 9

12,99 €*

Release: US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A Message From Mozambique

Juju

LP | US | Reissue (Black Fire)

Release: US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Release: SE

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Release: SE

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Best Of Latino Sound Vol. 3

2x12" | UK (Revenge)

6,99 €*

LP | EU (Survival Research)

Release: UK

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

Only record 1! Record 2 and cover are missing.

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Bella Bellow

Album Souvenir

16,99 €*

Art Blakey & The Afro-Drum Ensemble

Release: EU

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Togo’s most celebrated vocalist, Bella Bellow, first achieved international attention in 1966, when she represented her country at the first World Festival of Negro Arts in Dakar, which caught the attention of the pioneering Paris-based Togolese musician/producer Gerard Akueson, who sought to market her as the next Miriam Makeba. Album Souvenir compiled singles cut for Akueson between 1968-71, including ‘Nye Dzi,’ ‘Zelie’ and ‘Bem Bem,’ all marked by the slick production values that aimed for international audiences, rather than the grassroots African niche. Tune in and understand the iconic Bellow’s commanding appeal!

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The African Beat

LP | 1962 | US | Original (Blue Note)

59,99 €*

2LP | 1963 | EU | Reissue (Ubatuqui)

Release: 1962 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: G+, Cover: VG

US original.

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Joao Gilberto

Warm World Of

54,99 €*

Release: 1963 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Emancipation Of Hugh Masekela

Hugh Masekela

LP | 1966 | US | Original (Chisa)

8,99 €*

7" | 1969 | DE | Original (CBS)

Release: 1966 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: G+, Cover: G+

US original.
Sleeve has handwriting.

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Santana

Jingo

What We Did On Our Holidays

Release: 1969 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

Cover is missing.

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Fairport Convention

LP | 1969 | EU | Reissue (Proper)

Release: 1969 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1969 | EU | Reissue (Elemental)

Fairport Convention

Unhalfbricking

Release: 1969 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Mike Bloomfield & Al Kooper

Live Adventures Of ... Blue & White Marbled Vinyl Edition

2LP | 1969 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

38,99 €*

Release: 1969 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1969 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Ethiopians

Reggae Power

I Feel Good Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 1969 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Limited Edition. Gold Vinyl.

Cover with seam splits.
Record is close to VG+.

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John Lee Hooker

LP | 1970 | US | Reissue (Friday Rights Mgmt)

43,99 €*

Release: 1970 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Why Black Man Dey Suffer Transparent Yellow Vinyl Edition

LP | 1971 | UK | Reissue (Knitting Factory)

Release: 1971 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1971 | DE | Original (MCA)

Osibisa

18,99 €*

Fela Kuti & The Africa 70

Release: 1971 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

Vinyl has a few paper scuff. Cover is close to NM.

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Na Poi

LP | 1971 | UK | Reissue (Knitting Factory)

Release: 1971 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

LP | 1971 | US | Original (Decca)

Osibisa

Woyaya

16,99 €*

LP | 1972 | UK | Original (MCA)

Release: 1971 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Cover with seam split. Original US Gloversville pressing.

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Osibisa

Heads

14,99 €*

Release: 1972 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Original UK pressing. Vinyl is close to NM.

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LP | 1972 | IT | Original (Not On Label)

W Frelimo

22,99 €*

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Release: 1972 / IT – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

close to NM

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Maytals

From The Roots

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1974 | UK | Reissue (Knitting Factory)

Alagbon Close

Release: 1974 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

Noise For Vendor Mouth Red Vinyl Edition

LP | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Knitting Factory)

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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10" | 1975 | Reissue (Wise)

In Crowd

Mango Walk

16,99 €*

Release: 1975 / Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Excuse-O Orange Vinyl Edition

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Knitting Factory)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Heptones

Cool Rasta

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soweto To Harlem HHV Exclusive Record Store Day 2024 Yellow Vinyl Edition

Hal Singer Jazz Quartet

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Afrodelic)

26,99 €*

Soweto To Harlem Record Store Day 2024 Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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HHV exclusive vinyl edition on yellow vinyl, limited to 100 copies. Only available at hhv.de!

When the U.S. State Department announced in the mid-1970s that they were sponsoring a South African tour for the Oklahoma-born, Paris-based saxophonist Hal Singer, producer Rashid Vally took note. Even though his nascent record label As-Shams/The Sun (established in 1974) was making waves on the local scene, the idea of commissioning a recording from an international artist was a ballsy idea. With a discography that stretched back to the 1950s, Hal Singer was already somewhat of a legacy artist by 1976. Vally was well-versed on Singer’s accomplishments and specifically enamoured by his composition “Blue Stompin’,” which appeared on a Prestige album from 1959 that had struck a chord in South Africa. With his irresistible charm, Vally managed to coax Singer into a studio in Johannesburg, South Africa, to record a new version of “Blue Stompin’” with South African sax star Kippie Moeketsi, which became the title track of a 1977 album by Moeketsi. The recording session also yielded an album’s worth of new material by Hal Singer and his quartet that took its name from a track inspired by Singer’s trip to South Africa entitled “Soweto to Harlem.” Released in 1976 and only available in South Africa, Soweto to Harlem captures a laid-back, cheeky and nostalgic rhythm and blues set from the Hal Singer Quartet that is unlikely to have emerged for a different target market. With her irresistible charm, Vally was able to convince Singer to enter a Johannesburg studio. The recording session produced this album of new material by Hal Singer and his quartet named after a song inspired by Singer's trip to South Africa, entitled "Soweto to Harlem." Released in 1976 and available only in South Africa, "Soweto to Harlem" captures a laid-back, unabashed and nostalgic rhythm and blues of Hal Singer's quartet that would hardly have been born for a different market. Cinedelic’s 2024 edition of this rare album is sourced from the original tape masters and presents it on vinyl internationally for the very first time. The reissue follows Singer’s passing at the 100 in August 2020 as we contemplate and celebrate his extraordinary contribution to jazz in the United States and beyond.

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Hal Singer Jazz Quartet

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Afrodelic)

20,39 €* 23,99 € -15%

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Sleeve Records & Dig This Way)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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When the U.S. State Department announced in the mid-1970s that they were sponsoring a South African tour for the Oklahoma-born, Paris-based saxophonist Hal Singer, producer Rashid Vally took note. Even though his nascent record label As-Shams/The Sun (established in 1974) was making waves on the local scene, the idea of commissioning a recording from an international artist was a ballsy idea. With a discography that stretched back to the 1950s, Hal Singer was already somewhat of a legacy artist by 1976. Vally was well-versed on Singer’s accomplishments and specifically enamoured by his composition “Blue Stompin’,” which appeared on a Prestige album from 1959 that had struck a chord in South Africa. With his irresistible charm, Vally managed to coax Singer into a studio in Johannesburg, South Africa, to record a new version of “Blue Stompin’” with South African sax star Kippie Moeketsi, which became the title track of a 1977 album by Moeketsi. The recording session also yielded an album’s worth of new material by Hal Singer and his quartet that took its name from a track inspired by Singer’s trip to South Africa entitled “Soweto to Harlem.” Released in 1976 and only available in South Africa, Soweto to Harlem captures a laid-back, cheeky and nostalgic rhythm and blues set from the Hal Singer Quartet that is unlikely to have emerged for a different target market. With her irresistible charm, Vally was able to convince Singer to enter a Johannesburg studio. The recording session produced this album of new material by Hal Singer and his quartet named after a song inspired by Singer's trip to South Africa, entitled "Soweto to Harlem." Released in 1976 and available only in South Africa, "Soweto to Harlem" captures a laid-back, unabashed and nostalgic rhythm and blues of Hal Singer's quartet that would hardly have been born for a different market. Cinedelic’s 2024 edition of this rare album is sourced from the original tape masters and presents it on vinyl internationally for the very first time. The reissue follows Singer’s passing at the 100 in August 2020 as we contemplate and celebrate his extraordinary contribution to jazz in the United States and beyond.

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The Hygrades

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Matsuli Music)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sleeve Records & Dig This Way teamed back to bring to light the history and the tracks of this iconic early 70' Psychedelic Afro-funk East Nigeria group.
The Hygrades's album will include all 4 rare 45"s united in a single LP with an insert of their story told by a true Uchenna narrator.

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Harari (The Beaters)

Rufaro

23,99 €*

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

Kalakuta Show Blue Vinyl Editoin

LP | 1977 | UK | Reissue (Knitting Factory)

Release: 1977 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Hot Casa)

Francis The Great

Ravissante Baby

24,99 €*

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Near Mint

LP | 1977 | US | Reissue (Now-Again)

Ngozi Family

99% Confusion

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Diggers Factory / Soul Makossa)

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A late period hard-rock, proto-punk entry in Zambian guitarist and bandleader Paul Ngozi’s extensive catalog. Featuring drummer Chrissy Zebby Tembo. LP includes oversized 8 page booklet detailing Ngozi’s arc, rare photographs, discography and annotations. Released under license from the Estate of Paul Nyirongo. “Zambia's Zamrock movement that exploded in the 1970s ... provided young musicians access to European and American music, and created a unique sound. At its root, Zamrock melded fuzz-toned psychedelia, chugging garage rock and roiling funk with a broad mix of African cadences and beats.... enlivening a scene that included bands like Musi O Tunya, Amanaz and the Ngozi Family.” - The New York Times Zamrock was a bona-fide rock scene, with albums released through independent labels based in Zambia. This music scene was complete, encompassing the genres of rock, acid folk, fusion, Afro-beat, South African jazz and traditional Zambian melodies. It quickly became a uniquely Zambian movement, befitting of its name. WITCH, Paul Ngozi and Amanaz sound nothing like other rock music from the African continent or elsewhere.

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Manu Dibango

Sun Explosion

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Linval Thompson

I Love Marijuana

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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New Orleans Heat Red Vinyl Edition

Albert King

LP | 1978 | US | Reissue (Friday Music)

43,99 €*

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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New Creol' Sound With Sir Lab

Disco Séga

7" | 1978 | FR | Original (Playa Sound)

4,99 €*

Aggravators & Revolutionaries

Release: 1978 / FR – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Sticker on cover.
Record slightly warped but still enjoyable.

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Guerrilla Dub

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

30,99 €*

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1978 | US | Original (Family Owl Productions)

Sandy Nassan

8,99 €*

Horizon Unlimited Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1978 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: G+

Includes signed insert by Sandy.
Cover with seam split.

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The Lijadu Sisters

LP | 1979 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

26,99 €*

Release: 1979 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Horizon Unlimited Opaque Green Vinyl Edition

The Lijadu Sisters

LP | 1979 | US | Reissue (Numero Group)

27,99 €*

Release: 1979 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Too Much Pressure-40th Anniversary

Selecter

LP+7" | 1980 | Reissue (Two Tone)

Release: 1980 / Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Sharp Flat)

Witch

Movin' On 2024 Repress

26,59 €* 27,99 € -5%

Queen Ida And The Bon Temps Zydeco Band

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sourced from the analog master tapes for the first time, Sharp-Flat presents the Witch disco albums as you've never heard them before in sleeves that replicate the original album artwork.

Over the course of the 1970s, Witch delivered an impressive run of garage, rock and prog releases. By 1980, the band was ready for a new chapter. Shuffling their lineup and relocating to Zimbabwe, they undertook their mythical transformation into an African R&B, soul and funk powerhouse. With access to a state of the art recording studio in Harare, Witch produced two exquisite albums from 1980 to 1984.

With crisp beats, funky bass, swirling synths and tight horns, 1980's Movin' On was a sharp departure from the group's Zamrock roots and made no bones about the fact that the Witch was ready to embrace the sound and spirit of a new decade. Trading lead vocals with founding member Chris Mbewe are newcomers Christine Jackson and Stanford Tembo, making for a well rounded set that combines dance floor burners with mid-tempo boogie grooves. A carefully crafted, great sounding album from a seasoned ensemble, Movin' On is an African pop classic.

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In New Orleans

LP | 1980 | US | Original (GNP Crescendo)

8,99 €*

Release: 1980 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Gnonnas Pedro Et Ses Dadjes

The Band Of Africa Vol. 2 - "I Feel Alright"

LP | 1980 | NG | Original (World Wide Music)

LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Sabura)

Release: 1980 / NG – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: G+

Original Nigerian pressing. There's a James Brown Cover on here! Cover has some discolourations and wear, close to VG.

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José Casimiro

Sabura DJâ Nfrontam

25,49 €* 29,99 € -15%

LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Bring It Back)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Sabura Djâ Nfrontam" by one of the biggest names in the triumph of the electrification of Funaná, the great José Casimiro. The album was recorded in 1981, celebrates music made in Portuguese-speaking Africa, finally reissued for the first time.

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Akin Nathan's Ijama

Sweet Country

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Sabura)

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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First time repressed since 1982, Akin Nathan was a seasoned session saxophonist who featured on several albums but was chiefly known for his tenure with Sonny Okosuns' Ozziddi during the group's most productive period in the 70s & 80s. Nathan's Ijama 1982 solo outing Sweet Country, includes drummer Geoffrey Omadehbo, guitarist Brother Didi Lead, bass guitarist Yakubu Daniel, keyboard player Johnny Woode, trumpet Big John Oaikhena & piano Brother Francky Ntoh Song. Featured cuts are K'ale San Wa, Congratulation & Free Namibia. Played by dearly beloved luminaries such as Tone Nimble, Ge-ology, Sadar Bahar & Charlie Dark.

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Mendes & Mendes

12" | 1982 | PT | Original (Valentim De Carvalho)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Brothers Gerard Mendes (also known as Boy Ge Mendes) and Jean-Claude Mendes display the intriguing combination of Creole Portuguese-African polyrhythms, American boogie, and Brazilian samba; the duo became massive stars among the Cabo Verde diaspora.

This LP includes the killer boogie anthem “Mitamiyo”

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Dany Silva & Bandássanhá

Crioula De S. Bento

Release: 1982 / PT – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

LP | 1982 | CM | Original (Africa Oumba)

Nkotti Francois

Retrait'a Mbamba

22,99 €*

LP | 1983 | JP | Original (Barclay)

Release: 1982 / CM – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG+

small seam split, writing on cover

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Bernard Lavilliers

O Gringo

24,99 €*

12" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Afrosynth)

Release: 1983 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie, Pop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Japanese pressing. With OBI and insert. close to NM.

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Adaye

Turn It Up

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

LP | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Sharp Flat)

Witch

Kuomboka

Freedom Train Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sourced from the analog master tapes for the first time, Sharp-Flat presents the Witch disco albums as you've never heard them before in sleeves that replicate the original album artwork.

Over the course of the 1970s, Witch delivered an impressive run of garage, rock and prog releases. By 1980, the band was ready to embrace the exciting dance sounds of a new era. Shuffling their lineup and relocating to Zimbabwe, they undertook their mythical transformation into an African R&B, soul and funk powerhouse. With access to a state of the art recording studio in Harare, Witch produced two exquisite recordings during their disco years.

A full-throttle boogie outing, Kuomboka was issued in 1984 and features rising star Patrick Chisembele stepping in on lead vocals. Despite the album's modern vision for African pop, its title refers to a traditional migration ceremony practiced by the Lozi people of the Zambezi floodplains. The album documents a seasoned ensemble with an ambitious vision and is considered the group's sonic masterpiece.

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Feso Trombone

LP | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

23,74 €* 24,99 € -5%

12" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (La Casa Tropical)

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A necessary groundbreaking album, originally released on Belgian label Antler in 1984. Fesobi Olawaiye debut is finally been re-issued, showcasing the incredible talent of the African musician, a longtime Fela Kuti associate in the legendary Afrika 70. Ander the moniker Feso Trombone he just prove an authentically brilliance, moving forward the afro-beat dogma while providing incredible white funk harmonies and contagious rare groove. Remastered from the original tapes!

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Amajika

Got My Magic Working

Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey & His Inter-Reformers Band

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

Sealed copy!

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Juju Jubilee

LP | 1985 | US | Original (Shanachie)

24,99 €*

Hunting / Ready, Aim, Fire / Gang-Gang Dance

Release: 1985 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Near Mint

Still in shrink but opened with hype sticker. Vinyl is close to NM. Tiny corner wear.

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Mikata

12" | 1986 | JP | Original (Overseas)

14,95 €*

LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (La Casa Tropical)

Release: 1986 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

Cover with OBI has tiny wear and some tiny stains on front, sticker on back cover. With insert. Vinyl seems unplayed. Original Japanese pressing.

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Vumani

Isiqedakoma

21,99 €*

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

2x12" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Isle Of Jura)

Esa

A Muto

30,99 €*

LP | 1987 | EU | Reissue (Dig This Way)

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2x 12" 140g pressing of this big tune from Cameroonian outfit, ESA, originally released on an LP in 1986. Pressed in full 45RPM glory with extra versions from the original tapes. TIP!

For the first time ‘A Muto’ by Esa is given an official reissue. Not only does this mark a first as a stand along single, but the reissue contains previously unheard Instrumental, Dub and Keys Versions alongside an Acapella. Licensed from writer and producer Martin Socko Moukoko, for 40 years Martin kept the original 2” master tape in mint condition so for the reissue the tape was baked and stems transferred by Archive Audio in Paris and the tracks given new mixdowns by Martin himself alongside Jerome Caron. The resulting mixes stay true the original whilst making the most of today’s digital studio technology, cut at 45rpm and truly representing the gold standard of quality when it comes to a reissue.

‘A Muto’ was originally released in 1986 on the ‘Atesa’ album and became an instant hit in Cameroon and Africa. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who abandons her husband, complaining of being alone as the keeper of the house. ‘A Muto’ is a blend of Makossa, a style originating in the French Cameroons characterised by prominent brass arrangements, and Ambasse Bey, traditional fast paced dance music from Cameroon. Martin assembled a team of session musicians in Paris in 1985 and programmed the drums and synths himself on the Linn Drum and Yamaha DX 7.

The Esa project ground to a halt in 1989 following a legal dispute which saw Martin win a court case in France regaining the rights to his music. In the intervening years Martin has continued to work in music studying jazz for 4 years at the American school of modern music in Paris and providing background music for the corporate world.

Artwork by Bradley Pinkerton.

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Alphonsus Idigo

19,99 €*

12" | 1987 | UK | Reissue (Emotional Rescue)

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Originally recorded in 1987 at Tabansi recorded Studio & Roger All Stars and pressed by Wilfilms, Nigeria. You’ll find six tracks of drumcomputer driven lo-fi jams laced with catchy synth lines from the mind of producer Austine Onwurah, who was quite active in the 80’s.. The project with Mr. Idigo resulted in a highly addictive cosmic boogie album which includes four absolute highlights. The record starts with one of the standout cuts; Flight 505, which is a tough electro/boogie crossover with vocals and sparse vocoder on top. Followed by the heavy boogie jam ‘We Got To Love’ , that is the personal favorite and a great track for DJ’s . The magnificent A-side closes with the catchy title track, again great production with top chorus and synth hook. On the flip you’ll find the wicked digital reggae tune ‘Mystic World’ with still ever relevant lyrics that closes the LP.. There is something special about this sought after record, the way the instrumentation has been played and programmed is very groovy and musical with a certain sound to it that is unmistakably Nigerian. The synth melodies weave in the tracks with ease and layers of funky bass and guitar float on top. Music that will grow on you every time you listen to it, one of the clever wonders coming from Nigeria! Officially licensed with courtesy of the family. Carefully restored and remastered with respect to the original sound and artwork. ‘’The need to ‘Search’ has come oh’ people of the world we have taken earthly forms the wisdom of love and unity thou shall love one another for love and unity is the route of life so do I search for Love, Peace & Unity’’ - Alphonsus Idigo

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Betty & The Code Red

Akure

12" | 1987 | UK | Reissue (Emotional Rescue)

Release: 1987 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Betty & The Code Red is a life and creative partnership between Benin-born Tunde Obazee and his girlfriend Betty. The pair grew up in Nigeria and would play all manner of instruments to entertain people at the local school before staying together as they went on to live in Italy and the US. Obazee performed at colleges and universities despite no formal training and eventually recorded a selection of tunes together including a small album on relatively new bits of gear like the Yamaha RX7. Especial has collated some of their best work across two new EPs, this being one of them.

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Betty & The Code Red

Wishful Thinking

LP | 1987 | PT | Original (Dacapo)

Release: 1987 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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There is always a good backstory to the music that Emotional Rescue releases and this EP is a case in point. It comes from Betty & The Code Red and Betty was the girlfriend of Tunde Obazee, a Nigerian-born artist who used music as a "non-violent tool to express his socio-political opinions on global injustice." The pair would entertain people on campus by playing anything they could get their hands on, informed by the old Edo folk songs they had grown up around. They went on to live in Italy and the US and start a family as well as lay down self-released songs that have become cult classics. A selection of them feature on this, the first of two EPs from the pair.

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Bonga

Massemba 87

LP | 1987 | PT | Original (Dacapo)

Release: 1987 / PT – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Close to VG+. Writing on label sticker.

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Bonga

Massemba 87

11,99 €*

Search (With Slightly Damaged Cover)

Release: 1987 / PT – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: G+, Cover: G+

Cover has tears.

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Alphonsus Idigo

LP | 1987 | EU | Reissue (Dig This Way)

LP | 1987 | CW | Original (Discos Mindelo)

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A few copies arrived with a damaged Cover. We're therefore selling it on a reduced price.

Originally recorded in 1987 at Tabansi recorded Studio & Roger All Stars and pressed by Wilfilms, Nigeria. You’ll find six tracks of drumcomputer driven lo-fi jams laced with catchy synth lines from the mind of producer Austine Onwurah, who was quite active in the 80’s.. The project with Mr. Idigo resulted in a highly addictive cosmic boogie album which includes four absolute highlights. The record starts with one of the standout cuts; Flight 505, which is a tough electro/boogie crossover with vocals and sparse vocoder on top. Followed by the heavy boogie jam ‘We Got To Love’ , that is the personal favorite and a great track for DJ’s . The magnificent A-side closes with the catchy title track, again great production with top chorus and synth hook. On the flip you’ll find the wicked digital reggae tune ‘Mystic World’ with still ever relevant lyrics that closes the LP.. There is something special about this sought after record, the way the instrumentation has been played and programmed is very groovy and musical with a certain sound to it that is unmistakably Nigerian. The synth melodies weave in the tracks with ease and layers of funky bass and guitar float on top. Music that will grow on you every time you listen to it, one of the clever wonders coming from Nigeria! Officially licensed with courtesy of the family. Carefully restored and remastered with respect to the original sound and artwork. ‘’The need to ‘Search’ has come oh’ people of the world we have taken earthly forms the wisdom of love and unity thou shall love one another for love and unity is the route of life so do I search for Love, Peace & Unity’’ - Alphonsus Idigo

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Cesaria Evora

Cesária

150,99 €*

LP | 1988 | EU | Reissue (World Circuit)

Release: 1987 / CW – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: G+, Cover: VG

tear in top spine, writing on cover and on label stickers. Cape Verdian pressing!

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Ali Farka Toure

Green

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Kassav' (Jacob Desvarieux & Georges Decimus)

Yélélé

LP | 1988 | EU | Reissue (Zouk)

21,59 €* 23,99 € -10%

LP | 1988 | DE | Original (missio aktuell Verlag)

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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" Brand new vinyl reissue to celebrate the 40the anniversary of zouk pioneers Kassav’ .

Who hasn’t retained at least one memory of the group Kassav’ from their youth? For whether in concert, or onthe radio or TV, the image of Kassav’ remains vivid inthe minds of listeners and spectators.

The group,founded in 1979 by Jacob Desvarieux, Georges andPierre-Edouard Décimus, has become legendary, putting Guadeloupe and Martinique on the musicalmap of the world. Touring the world with zouk, amusical movement introduced and popularized by Kassav’, their albums have repeatedly been rewarded with both gold and platinum discs .A victim of Covid in 2021, the loss of Jacob Desvarieux leaves a huge void. The mix of Jacob Des varieux and George Decimus with Jocelyne Béroard, Jean-Philippe Marthély, Patrick Saint-Éloi and Jean-Claude Naimro has played soldout concerts in 82 countries. With texts recounting reallife in the Caribbean world their lively music draws on the rhythms of Guadeloupe’s gwo-ka and Martinique’sti-bwa. Transcending the well-defined codes of Caribbean music, they have turned the 1980s and all the succeeding decades into a fabulous ballroom.

They have been welcomed in Japan and the Ussr, where they became the first group of black musicians to tour. Forty years after the group’s creation, their timeless hits continue to resonate. "

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Kumasi Spiritual Choir

Ghana

12" | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Discotheque Tropicale)

Release: 1988 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Vinyl close to NM

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Manix

Voyager

20,99 €*

LP | 1991 | EU | Reissue (Afrosynth)

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Words from Discothèque Tropicale: Guadeloupe’s Manix is a self taught musician drawing inspiration from traditional Caribbean Folk and Beguine, to Salsa, Reggae and beyond. In 1980 Manix met the group ‘Tamtam 2000’ in Mulhouse, France. Embarking on many worldwide tours, Manix cemented his place in the group with 'Ti Cherie’ becoming a global hit beloved throughout the Antilles, Cape Verde, and La Réunion. Describing his singular philosophy of inciting joy ”At this moment I realised quickly that the simple act of playing wasn't just about one’s own satisfaction, but rather the need to create and share music”.

Browsing the French Football Federation's website, Dijon’s ‘Under Radaar’ was able to track down Manix as he was once the match report coordinator for his club ‘Red Star Richwiller’. It’s now our pleasure to share his music once again.

Words from Manix: "Now in my 70s, what a joy it is to discover my songs now being loved in new parts of the world that I could never have imagined them spreading to in the mad 80s. A reissue is like a renaissance, a second wind that reaffirms my believe that both music and love will never die”

We are so excited to share our debut release which has already received support from Antal, Hunee and Palms Trax.

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P.T. HOUSE

Big World

18,99 €*

CD | 1993 | UK | Original (Cooking Vinyl)

Release: 1991 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Originally released in 1991, PT House’s debut album ‘Big World’ signaled the arrival of a young Soweto rapper named Nelson Mohale (later better known as Dr House) on South Africa’s early house and kwaito scene. Teaming up with producer Danny Bridgens — an up-and-coming studio hand and session guitarist for the likes of Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Margino, also releasing as The Stone and Leroy Stone — the pair drew influence from US & UK hip-house contemporaries but were determined to give their sound a local flavour, as well as a positive vibe that looked forward to a brighter future. PT House’s four-track debut was a bold statement that still holds up today, reissued for the first time on Afrosynth Records.

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Bhundu Boys

Friends On The Road

The Guide Wommat Yellow, Red & Orange Marbled Vinyl Edition

Release: 1993 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

CD comes in a soft case, instead of the original crystal case. All booklets included.

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Youssou N Dour

2LP | 1994 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

38,99 €*

12" | 1995 | UK | Reissue (Soundway)

Release: 1994 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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180 GRAM AUDIOPHILE VINYL
INCLUDES INSERT
FEATURING THE DUET “7 SECONDS” WITH NENEH CHERRY
WORLDWIDE HIT ALBUM THAT WENT CERTIFIED PLATINUM IN
ITALY, CERTIFIED DOUBLE GOLD IN FRANCE AND CERTIFIED GOLD

IN THE NETHERLANDS AND SPAIN

FOR THE FIRST TIME AVAILABLE AS 2LP-SET
LIMITED EDITION OF 1500 INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED COPIES ON
YELLOW, RED & ORANGE MARBLED VINYL

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Papillon

Moulongo

LP | 1995 | EU | Reissue (Samp)

Release: 1995 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Ferdinand "Maréchal" Papillon was part of the makossa wave that moved from Cameroon to France and across the African diaspora in the 80s and 90s, bringing the sounds of rhythms of Douala and Yaoundé to the clubs and dancefloors of Paris. Although best known for his Sakissa style - his own uptempo take on the makossa of Cameroon - Papillon also regularly featured zouk and reggae influenced tracks on his albums, combining Caribbean and African influences into a unique sound that has stood the test of time."Moulongo" originally appeared on Papillon"s highly sought after 1995 album "Homme fort....je suis sérieux" and was recorded at Studio de la Madeleine in Paris. The Moulongo session features a who"s who of the Paris scene of the time - Aladji Touré and Toto Guillaume from Cameroon as well as Congolese guitar greats Ngoma Lokito and Nene Tchacou - and combines dancehall, zouk and makossa elements for a pan-African dancefloor sureshot.

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Trompies

Sigiya Ngengoma

34,99 €*

12" | 1997 | US | Reissue (ORG Music)

Release: 1995 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Classic South African house / Kwaito album on vinyl for the first time ! Originally released on CD in 1995, this album which is associated with the birth of South African street music genre – ‘Kwaito’ and dance/dress style ‘Pantsula’ is now remastered for vinyl from the original tapes – resulting in the best sounding version of the recording to date.

Regarded as one of the earliest full length Kwaito albums, ‘Sigiya Ngengoma’ was released just one year into South Africa’s new democracy in 1995. Characterised by ‘mid-tempo’ beats, heavy bass hooks, adapted breakdancing and vocals in informal Zulu and other South African languages; ‘Sigiya Ngengoma’ would form a critical part of the South African street music movement that now has its own fashion, crews and dance style.

It helped post-democratic South Africa define its own musical identity and would pave the way for other Kwaito releases that ultimately led to the emergence of Amapiano years later.

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Bad Brains

Omega Sessions

Release: 1997 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2000 | EU | Original (Third Man)

North Americans

Going Steady

20,99 €*

Release: 2000 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2003 | US | Reissue (Worthy)

Mulatu Astatke

Mulatu Of Ethiopia

Release: 2003 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Near Mint

LP | 2006 | DE | Reissue (Sonorama)

Mombasa

African Rhythms & Blues

49,99 €*

Release: 2006 / DE – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

Muddy Waters / Johnny Winter / James Cotton

Breakin' It Up Breakin' It Down Colored Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2007 | US | Reissue (Friday Music)

74,99 €*

Release: 2007 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Scratch Came, Scratch Saw, Scratch Conquered

Lee Perry

2LP | 2008 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

34,99 €*

Release: 2008 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 2008 | DE | Original (Analog Africa)

African Scream Contest

60,99 €*

Karl Hector & The Malcouns

Release: 2008 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Copy closer to NM. Cover with very slightly bumped corner

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Sahara Swing

2LP | 2008 | US | Reissue (Now-Again)

26,99 €*

2LP | 2009 | UK | Reissue (World Circuit)

Release: 2008 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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afrodelic kraut-funk from the minds behind Poets of Rhythm and the Whitefield Brothers on Stones Throw's sister label, they have previously recorded for DJ Shadow, Mo Wax, Ninja Tune, BBE, Daptone & Compost

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Tony Allen

Secret Agent

27,99 €*

T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo

Release: 2009 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

Still sealed. With OBI. Tiny corner wear. 2022 reissue 180gr vinyl.

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Echos Hypnotiques

2LP | 2009 | DE | Original (Analog Africa)

59,99 €*

Release: 2009 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

Still in shrink, but opened, with hype sticker

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2LP | 2009 | DE | Original (Analog Africa)

Legends Of Benin

49,99 €*

Release: 2009 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Near Mint

Vinyl with a couple of light scuffs, closer to NM

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Nigeria 70 - Funky Lagos Translucent Green Vinyl Edition

3LP | 2009 | EU | Reissue (Strut)

35,99 €*