AFRO 70 BAND - SHANGWE / FLORENCE:
Tanzanian group with a slightly softer sound on this 1973 release. Kenyan original in nice shape.
Tanzanian group with a slightly softer sound on this 1973 release. Kenyan original in nice shape.
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AHMADU JARR - EN DAG I AFRIKA:
"Bassi" & "Temne" chant-and-drum tracks, and "African time" is nice as well. Cover has minor wear and three small stickers on back. Swedish original.
"Bassi" & "Temne" chant-and-drum tracks, and "African time" is nice as well. Cover has minor wear and three small stickers on back. Swedish original.
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ALPHONSE - LA MUSIQUE CREOLE:
1974 creole album from Lousiana. Check "Le Boss". Record has some storage wear. Cover has corner wear, sticker mark on front. US original.
1974 creole album from Lousiana. Check "Le Boss". Record has some storage wear. Cover has corner wear, sticker mark on front. US original.
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ANGELIQUE KIDJO - LOGOZO:
Afro pop from 1992 including the singles "We we" and "Batonga". Record in nice shape. Cover is strong VG due to a few tiny tears/scratches on top left front. Small sticker on front, two stickers on back. UK original.
Afro pop from 1992 including the singles "We we" and "Batonga". Record in nice shape. Cover is strong VG due to a few tiny tears/scratches on top left front. Small sticker on front, two stickers on back. UK original.
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ANTIBALAS - UPRISING:
Great afrobeat from one of the finest contemporary bands.
Great afrobeat from one of the finest contemporary bands.
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ARAYA FAMILY - THE ARAYA'S FAMILY:
Sparse, folky Ethiopian sounds on a 1972 EP. Listen to "Engeda negne ene". Vinyl is very clean. Pic sleeve has tiny writing on front. Stamp on A-side label. Original pressing made in Lebanon, black vinyl version with large centre hole.
Sparse, folky Ethiopian sounds on a 1972 EP. Listen to "Engeda negne ene". Vinyl is very clean. Pic sleeve has tiny writing on front. Stamp on A-side label. Original pressing made in Lebanon, black vinyl version with large centre hole.
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ATTARAZAT ADDAHABIA & FARADJALLAHAL HADAOUI
HABIBI FUNK - Germany Original
LP · M/M · 250 SEK
IN STOCK
ATTARAZAT ADDAHABIA & FARADJALLAH - AL HADAOUI:
Previously unreleased Moroccan 1973 recordings, taking in huge chunks of funk and rock. Listen to "Al Hadaoui".
Previously unreleased Moroccan 1973 recordings, taking in huge chunks of funk and rock. Listen to "Al Hadaoui".
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AYALEW MESFIN - WEGENE (MY COUNTRYMEN):
Compilation of Ethiopian vintage sounds including killer tunes as "Teregew nebere" and some unissued material.
Compilation of Ethiopian vintage sounds including killer tunes as "Teregew nebere" and some unissued material.
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AYALEW MESFIN - CHE BELEW:
More fine works from this well-loved Ethiopian artist, lovingly compiled and packaged. Check the tough "Libe Menta Hone" - if you like that, you'll enjoy the rest.
More fine works from this well-loved Ethiopian artist, lovingly compiled and packaged. Check the tough "Libe Menta Hone" - if you like that, you'll enjoy the rest.
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AYALEW MESFIN - TEWEDIJE LIMUT:
Part 4 in Now-Again's Ayalew Mesfin compilation series, including the thundering "Libe Dil Temeta" and "Anchi Yefikir Taot".
Part 4 in Now-Again's Ayalew Mesfin compilation series, including the thundering "Libe Dil Temeta" and "Anchi Yefikir Taot".
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BELMOND BLACK - NEVER TOO LATE:
Very rare Nigerian LP from 1979. Reissue, limited to 500 copies.
Very rare Nigerian LP from 1979. Reissue, limited to 500 copies.
C.K. MANN & HIS CAROUSEL 7 - FUNKY HIGHLIFE:
"Asafo beesuon" heavy funky highlife with hard drums on this Ebo Taylor-arranged LP from 1975. Reissue.
"Asafo beesuon" heavy funky highlife with hard drums on this Ebo Taylor-arranged LP from 1975. Reissue.
afro reissues
CAP'TAIN CREOLE - NI BEL JOUNIN:
Two slices of French reggae/carib/afro with a laidback vibe. Reissue. Brand new copy straight from the label but with one minor corner bump from transport.
Two slices of French reggae/carib/afro with a laidback vibe. Reissue. Brand new copy straight from the label but with one minor corner bump from transport.
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CHRISTY ESSIEN IGBOKWE - GIVE ME A CHANCE:
Nigerian LP from 1980 including the disco funk gems "Rumours" and "Nothing can stop you", both surefire dancefloor movers. Reissue.
Nigerian LP from 1980 including the disco funk gems "Rumours" and "Nothing can stop you", both surefire dancefloor movers. Reissue.
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CUBAN MARIMBA BANDKIFO CHA BAVON MARRIE /...
SABA SABA - Kenya Original
7" · EX/EX · 90 SEK
IN STOCK
CUBAN MARIMBA BAND - KIFO CHA BAVON MARRIE / PESA SABUNI YA ROHO:
Two pleasant sides from this accomplished band out of Tanzania. Kenyan original, almost spotless copy.
Two pleasant sides from this accomplished band out of Tanzania. Kenyan original, almost spotless copy.
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D.O.7. SHIRATI JAZZ - OKOTH JABILO / LUO UNION F.C.:
Kicking benga tracks on both sides. Kenyan original, in Kenyan Phonogram Ltd sleeve.
Kicking benga tracks on both sides. Kenyan original, in Kenyan Phonogram Ltd sleeve.
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DOCTEUR NICO & ORCHESTRE AFRICAN FIESTA SUKISAL'AFRIQUE DANSE NO 9
AFRICAN - France Later Pressing
LP · VG-/VG+ · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
DOCTEUR NICO & ORCHESTRE AFRICAN FIESTA SUKISA - L'AFRIQUE DANSE NO 9:
Compilation with this pioneer of soukous music. Listen to "Adieu Freetown". Record has lots of light marks and some deeper ones. Plays with crackle/noise and a few skips. Cover has light wear, lamination creasing. French later pressing.
Compilation with this pioneer of soukous music. Listen to "Adieu Freetown". Record has lots of light marks and some deeper ones. Plays with crackle/noise and a few skips. Cover has light wear, lamination creasing. French later pressing.
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EBO TAYLOR - LIFE STORIES - HIGHLIFE & AFROBEAT CLASSICS 1973-1980:
Compilation with some of the best work from this master. 4 sides with nothing but the highest quality: "Heaven", "Tamfo nyi ekyir" (Apagya Showband), "Peace on earth" and the list goes on.
Compilation with some of the best work from this master. 4 sides with nothing but the highest quality: "Heaven", "Tamfo nyi ekyir" (Apagya Showband), "Peace on earth" and the list goes on.
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EBO TAYLOR - PALAVER:
Previously unreleased 1980 album from the king of Ghanaian funky-highlife, including a killer afrobeat track in "Help Africa" plus nice vibes on the more highlife-y title track!
Previously unreleased 1980 album from the king of Ghanaian funky-highlife, including a killer afrobeat track in "Help Africa" plus nice vibes on the more highlife-y title track!
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EBO TAYLOR JNR WITH WUTA WAZUTU - GOTTA TAKE IT COOL:
1978 album by Ebo Taylor's son, including the raw afro funker "Mondo Soul Funky" (killer track!) that was comped on "Ghana Soundz Volume 2". "Swinging Soul For Love" in nice too in the same style. Reissue.
1978 album by Ebo Taylor's son, including the raw afro funker "Mondo Soul Funky" (killer track!) that was comped on "Ghana Soundz Volume 2". "Swinging Soul For Love" in nice too in the same style. Reissue.
afro reissues
ERICK COSAQUE - CHINAL KA 1973-1995:
Great compilation featuring 1973-1995 recordings with this Guadelopean artist, ranging from earlier Gwoka and West Indies fusion sounds to later digital zouk tracks. Includes the stunning "Guadeloupe, Ile De Mes Amours" that's been a big home listening favourite of mine for many years, listen to that plus "Kominiké" and "Embawgo".
Great compilation featuring 1973-1995 recordings with this Guadelopean artist, ranging from earlier Gwoka and West Indies fusion sounds to later digital zouk tracks. Includes the stunning "Guadeloupe, Ile De Mes Amours" that's been a big home listening favourite of mine for many years, listen to that plus "Kominiké" and "Embawgo".
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FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & AFRIKA 70NO AGREEMENT
KNITTING FACTORY RECORDS - USA Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
IN STOCK
FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & AFRIKA 70 - NO AGREEMENT:
Another strong Fela album, this one from 1977. Check the title track to get the idea. Reissue.
Another strong Fela album, this one from 1977. Check the title track to get the idea. Reissue.
afro reissues
FELA KUTI / FELA ANIKALUPAPO KUTI & AFRIKA 70YELLOW FEVER
KNITTING FACTORY RECORDS - USA Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
IN STOCK
FELA KUTI / FELA ANIKALUPAPO KUTI & AFRIKA 70 - YELLOW FEVER:
Big afrobeat classic from 1976, listen to "Yellow Fever". Reissue.
Big afrobeat classic from 1976, listen to "Yellow Fever". Reissue.
afro reissues
GROUPE RTD - DANCING DEVILS OF DJIBOUTI:
2019 album recorded in Djibouti, taking in a heap of various influences over the four sides. Listen to "Buuraha U Dheer".
2019 album recorded in Djibouti, taking in a heap of various influences over the four sides. Listen to "Buuraha U Dheer".
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GYEDU BLAY AMBOLLEY - AMBOLLEY:
His second LP, from 1982, and with quite a different sound than Simigwa. Nice and funky disco highlife with a touch of jazz. Listen to "It's highlife" and "Walkind down the street", "'Cos I love you" is a nice slowie too. Reissue.
His second LP, from 1982, and with quite a different sound than Simigwa. Nice and funky disco highlife with a touch of jazz. Listen to "It's highlife" and "Walkind down the street", "'Cos I love you" is a nice slowie too. Reissue.
afro reissues
GYEDU-BLAY AMBOLLEY - SIMIGWA:
Very strong mid 70s LP out of Ghana. Irresistible funky sound with some jazz touches. Check the clip from "Akoko ba". Reissue.
Very strong mid 70s LP out of Ghana. Irresistible funky sound with some jazz touches. Check the clip from "Akoko ba". Reissue.
afro reissues
HALLELUJAH CHICKEN RUN BAND - TAKE ONE:
Compilation featuring 14 tracks from this popular Zimbabwean group - wonderful, warm sounds on tracks like "Sekai" and "Mudzimu Ndiringe"!
Compilation featuring 14 tracks from this popular Zimbabwean group - wonderful, warm sounds on tracks like "Sekai" and "Mudzimu Ndiringe"!
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HOTLINE - YOU ARE MINE:
Tough Nigerian boogie from 1986 with some serious Moog work. Listen to "Doing it in Lagos" or "Can you do it". Reissue, includes insert.
Tough Nigerian boogie from 1986 with some serious Moog work. Listen to "Doing it in Lagos" or "Can you do it". Reissue, includes insert.
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ITADI K. BONNEY - SAME:
Very rare afro set from Togo mixing boogie, funk, reggae and high-life - great tunes in "Hustle" and "Ye, Ye, Ye"! Small piece of paper in vinyl causes some light ticks for about 30 seconds on B2, not too disturbing. High quality reissue, remastered and with liner notes insert.
Very rare afro set from Togo mixing boogie, funk, reggae and high-life - great tunes in "Hustle" and "Ye, Ye, Ye"! Small piece of paper in vinyl causes some light ticks for about 30 seconds on B2, not too disturbing. High quality reissue, remastered and with liner notes insert.
afro reissues
JABULA - AFRIKA AWAKE:
South African band playing a variety of styles from reggae inspired grooves to jazz. Listen to the spacey and progressive intro of "Sorrows". UK original.
South African band playing a variety of styles from reggae inspired grooves to jazz. Listen to the spacey and progressive intro of "Sorrows". UK original.
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JISR - TOO FAR AWAY:
Deep and mesmerizing debut album by German collective JISR, featuring musicians from around the world fusing "arabic maqam, the polyrhythm of gnawa music, world spiritual jazz & a bit of afro kraut", check "Too Far Away" and "Musaka".
Deep and mesmerizing debut album by German collective JISR, featuring musicians from around the world fusing "arabic maqam, the polyrhythm of gnawa music, world spiritual jazz & a bit of afro kraut", check "Too Far Away" and "Musaka".
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JOSEPH KAMARU & SISTERMBECA CIA IHAKI / NIWAT...
K.M.S. - Kenya Original
7" · VG+/VG+ · 45 SEK
IN STOCK
JOSEPH KAMARU & SISTER - MBECA CIA IHAKI / NIWATHII WATHOINI:
Acoustic Kikuyu sides. Label staining on B-side. Kenyan original.
Acoustic Kikuyu sides. Label staining on B-side. Kenyan original.
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JOSEPH MWINGI KITUI - YONA:
Folky stuff with a campfire vibe.
Folky stuff with a campfire vibe.
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KAKUKU BOYS BAND - CATHERINE / NTHINA WA MISYI:
Kikamba cavacha sides. Record is VG to VG+, plays ok with a few pops. Kenyan original.
Kikamba cavacha sides. Record is VG to VG+, plays ok with a few pops. Kenyan original.
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KIARUTARA MWANZO BOYSNDUKAMATHIKIRIRIE / NDA...
SIKI PRODUCTIONS - Kenya Original
7" · VG+/M · 90 SEK
IN STOCK
KIARUTARA MWANZO BOYS - NDUKAMATHIKIRIRIE / NDATHII UU NDATHII UU:
Two driving Kikuyu sides with a hard kick. Some light marks, plays fine. Kenyan original.
Two driving Kikuyu sides with a hard kick. Some light marks, plays fine. Kenyan original.
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KIMILISI NASUSI BANDRAASI LUKEMBE ELALA / E...
CHIKHOLO CHIE BABUKUSU - Kenya Original
7" · VG+/M · 180 SEK
IN STOCK
KIMILISI NASUSI BAND - RAASI LUKEMBE ELALA / EKOMBE MBAYO BULIMI:
"Ekombe" bouncy club tune that takes off in the second part! Staining on A-side label. Kenyan original.
"Ekombe" bouncy club tune that takes off in the second part! Staining on A-side label. Kenyan original.
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KING BUCKNOR JR. & AFRODISK BEAT 79AFRICAN WOMAN
HOT CASA RECORDS - France Reissue
LP · EX/NM · 200 SEK
IN STOCK
KING BUCKNOR JR. & AFRODISK BEAT 79 - AFRICAN WOMAN:
Very rare and great Nigerian afro-beat LP from Fela-disciple and Kalakuta Republic-member Kingsley Bucknor Jr. One long, hypnotic but groovy track on each side, check "Woman Nature". High quality reissue, remastered and with liner notes insert.
Very rare and great Nigerian afro-beat LP from Fela-disciple and Kalakuta Republic-member Kingsley Bucknor Jr. One long, hypnotic but groovy track on each side, check "Woman Nature". High quality reissue, remastered and with liner notes insert.
afro reissues
KIRU STARS - TATA WA MUOKI / KAA NI KAKWA:
Kikuyu benga sides. Kenyan original.
Kikuyu benga sides. Kenyan original.
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KYANGANGA BOYS BAND - EKA KUIA MWANA / RUTHI:
More Cavacha sounds from Kyanganga. Record has some marks, plays decent but with occasional clicks. Kenyan original.
More Cavacha sounds from Kyanganga. Record has some marks, plays decent but with occasional clicks. Kenyan original.
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LE PRINCE EDOUARD OUEDRAOGO & L'ORCHESTRE NA...VOL. 2
DISC-ORIENT - Ivory Coast Original
LP · VG-/VG- · 180 SEK
JUST SOLD
LE PRINCE EDOUARD OUEDRAOGO & L'ORCHESTRE NAKOMBISSE - VOL. 2:
Ivory Coast only LP from this Burkino Faso-artist - "La Mort Est Obligatoire" in nice! Lots of marks and wear on record, plays with constant but fairly low surface noise (especially on side A, side B is better) and occassional clicks and pops but not too bad, still enjoyable. Neat writing on side B label. Cover is fully intact but has heavy ring/rub wear and dirtying plus neat writing on front. Ivory Coast original.
Ivory Coast only LP from this Burkino Faso-artist - "La Mort Est Obligatoire" in nice! Lots of marks and wear on record, plays with constant but fairly low surface noise (especially on side A, side B is better) and occassional clicks and pops but not too bad, still enjoyable. Neat writing on side B label. Cover is fully intact but has heavy ring/rub wear and dirtying plus neat writing on front. Ivory Coast original.
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LINDA BABE MAJIKA - DON'T TREAT ME SO BAD:
Afro/boogie LP from 1988 includng the banging dance tunes "Let's make a deal" and "Don't treat me so bad"! Reissue.
Afro/boogie LP from 1988 includng the banging dance tunes "Let's make a deal" and "Don't treat me so bad"! Reissue.
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LORD HUMMINGBIRDSALUTES JAMES BROWN WIT...
HUMMING BIRD - USA Original
LP · VG+/VG · 250 SEK
JUST SOLD
LORD HUMMINGBIRD - SALUTES JAMES BROWN WITH HIS CARIBBEAN MUSIC:
Obscure calypso LP that features the moody, jazzy gem "Beautiful Puerto Rico"! Cover is strong VG due to light rubbing/miscoloration and a few small spots of edge wear.
Obscure calypso LP that features the moody, jazzy gem "Beautiful Puerto Rico"! Cover is strong VG due to light rubbing/miscoloration and a few small spots of edge wear.
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MALAKISI JAZZ BANDNYONGESA KHAKHUREBE / O...
ESAMBO YE - Kenya Original
7" · VG+/M · 90 SEK
IN STOCK
MALAKISI JAZZ BAND - NYONGESA KHAKHUREBE / OMUKHASI OMUKESI:
Nice, jazzy Bukusu 45! Kenyan original.
Nice, jazzy Bukusu 45! Kenyan original.
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MANU DIBANGO - DELIVERANCE:
From 1983 with the deep headtrip "Gentlemen de Camp Yabassi"! Cover has ring and edge wear, not terrible. French original.
From 1983 with the deep headtrip "Gentlemen de Camp Yabassi"! Cover has ring and edge wear, not terrible. French original.
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MARUMO - MODIEHI:
South African LP from 1982 with a real stunner in the deep but dancefloor-y afro disco track "Khomo Tsaka Deile Kae?", highly recommended tune! "Toitoi" is nice too in the same style. Reissue.
South African LP from 1982 with a real stunner in the deep but dancefloor-y afro disco track "Khomo Tsaka Deile Kae?", highly recommended tune! "Toitoi" is nice too in the same style. Reissue.
afro reissues
NKONO TELES - PARTY BEATS:
Afro-boogie with stinging drums and light synths! Check the garage-y "Love vibration" and the freestyle-like "Party beats". Reissue.
Afro-boogie with stinging drums and light synths! Check the garage-y "Love vibration" and the freestyle-like "Party beats". Reissue.
afro / tropical / world
NKOTTI FRANCOIS & THE BLACK STYLS 77DE BONABERI A DOUALA
NANGA BOKO - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 180 SEK
IN STOCK
NKOTTI FRANCOIS & THE BLACK STYLS 77 - DE BONABERI A DOUALA:
Psychedelic makossa rock from Cameroon, with stone groove and wah wah organ. Listen to "Loko la mboa" and "Muboledi". Reissue.
Psychedelic makossa rock from Cameroon, with stone groove and wah wah organ. Listen to "Loko la mboa" and "Muboledi". Reissue.
afro reissues
NYAHURURU BOYS BAND - NDI WAKU / RACHEL:
"Ndi waku" fast-paced Kikutu benga dancefloor track that takes off in the later part. Lots of marks and scratches, more like G condition (which I can't set due to site issues). Plays with constant crackle but still pretty enjoyable to hear. Kenyan original.
"Ndi waku" fast-paced Kikutu benga dancefloor track that takes off in the later part. Lots of marks and scratches, more like G condition (which I can't set due to site issues). Plays with constant crackle but still pretty enjoyable to hear. Kenyan original.
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NYAHURURU SHARP SHOOTERSMUBARISAI / MUIHOKO MUNENE
WENDO - Kenya Original
7" · VG/M · 90 SEK
IN STOCK
NYAHURURU SHARP SHOOTERS - MUBARISAI / MUIHOKO MUNENE:
Two charming Kikuyu sides! Record has some marks but plays alright. A little label wear/staining. Kenyan original with 3-prong centre.
Two charming Kikuyu sides! Record has some marks but plays alright. A little label wear/staining. Kenyan original with 3-prong centre.
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NYINGMAPA SECT / KAGYUPA SECTTIBET I - THE MUSIC OF ...
BÄRENREITER-MUSIC... - Germany Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 90 SEK
IN STOCK
NYINGMAPA SECT / KAGYUPA SECT - TIBET I - THE MUSIC OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM:
Tibetan monks goes bananas with their chanting and drumming, listen to "Prayer". Clean record. Cover has corner/ring wear. German original, with booklet.
Tibetan monks goes bananas with their chanting and drumming, listen to "Prayer". Clean record. Cover has corner/ring wear. German original, with booklet.
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