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ABETI MASIKINI - LA VOIX DU ZAIRE:
Great manding styled music and slightly more african in the soundpicture than her other records. Try "Kiliki bamba" for example but there are quite many nice songs on this one. French original in clean shape.
Great manding styled music and slightly more african in the soundpicture than her other records. Try "Kiliki bamba" for example but there are quite many nice songs on this one. French original in clean shape.
afro / tropical / world
ADAMU ALIYU MAIKANO - EMBOUTEILLAGE / GO SLOW:
Soukous from 1979. Lots of marks and light scratches on record, but plays much better than looks with a a little background crackle in parts. Discolored sleeve with edge wear and some tears. Ivorian original.
Soukous from 1979. Lots of marks and light scratches on record, but plays much better than looks with a a little background crackle in parts. Discolored sleeve with edge wear and some tears. Ivorian original.
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AKOMPI'S GUITAR BAND - AKOMPI'S GUITAR HITS:
Beautiful Ghananian highlife from 1962, check "Wiase Nniama Apim". A few light marks on record, plays well with soft background crackle. Centre is missing. In pic sleeve with creased lamination.
Beautiful Ghananian highlife from 1962, check "Wiase Nniama Apim". A few light marks on record, plays well with soft background crackle. Centre is missing. In pic sleeve with creased lamination.
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ALAIN DANIÉLOU - INDIA II - MUSIC OF THE DANCE AND THEATRE OF SOUTH INDIA:
German original, with booklet. Cover has bent corner.
German original, with booklet. Cover has bent corner.
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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE - ETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN MUSIC VOL. 2:
Stunning Ethio jazz/funk sides by this Ethiopian singer - check "Feqer Feqer New" and "Tashamanaletch" to start with, but the whole compilation comes recommended!
Stunning Ethio jazz/funk sides by this Ethiopian singer - check "Feqer Feqer New" and "Tashamanaletch" to start with, but the whole compilation comes recommended!
afro reissues
ALPHONSE - LA MUSIQUE CREOLE:
1974 creole album from Lousiana. Check "Le Boss". US original.
1974 creole album from Lousiana. Check "Le Boss". US original.
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ANGE LINAUD & ORCHESTRE TEMBO - RENAISSANCE VOLUME 2:
"N'Saloulou" - fine soukous with nice guitar work. Record has light marks and a few tiny pressing bubbles, plays well. Cover has ring/edge wear, writing front and back. Ivory Coast original.
"N'Saloulou" - fine soukous with nice guitar work. Record has light marks and a few tiny pressing bubbles, plays well. Cover has ring/edge wear, writing front and back. Ivory Coast original.
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ANNARELLA & DJANGO - JOUER:
Beautiful and hypnotic sound on 2024 album by Swedish flautist Annarella Sörlin and Malian ngoni master Django Diabaté. Listen to "Dakar-Örebro" and "Sarajalela".
Beautiful and hypnotic sound on 2024 album by Swedish flautist Annarella Sörlin and Malian ngoni master Django Diabaté. Listen to "Dakar-Örebro" and "Sarajalela".
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ARAYA'S FAMILY - SAME / AE 630:
Scarce Ethiopian pic sleeve 45 with 4 tracks in the religous vein, listen to "Engeda Negne Ene". Vinyl in fine shape, pic sleeve has some creasing, small splits and tiny writing on front. Ethiopian original (made in Lebanon).
Scarce Ethiopian pic sleeve 45 with 4 tracks in the religous vein, listen to "Engeda Negne Ene". Vinyl in fine shape, pic sleeve has some creasing, small splits and tiny writing on front. Ethiopian original (made in Lebanon).
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ASTER AWEKE - MULU / ETETU BEREDEGNE:
Absolutely spellbinding Ethio sounds from 1977, especially on the B-side "Etetu Beredegne". Vinyl is VG to VG+, glossy with some light marks, plays great. Clean labels, 4-prong centre intact. Ethiopian original with plain sleeve.
Absolutely spellbinding Ethio sounds from 1977, especially on the B-side "Etetu Beredegne". Vinyl is VG to VG+, glossy with some light marks, plays great. Clean labels, 4-prong centre intact. Ethiopian original with plain sleeve.
afro / tropical / world
ATTARAZAT ADDAHABIA & FARADJALLAH - AL HADAOUI:
Previously unreleased Moroccan 1973 recordings, taking in huge chunks of funk and rock. Listen to "Al Hadaoui". 2023 repress (with slightly different hype sticker than in photo).
Previously unreleased Moroccan 1973 recordings, taking in huge chunks of funk and rock. Listen to "Al Hadaoui". 2023 repress (with slightly different hype sticker than in photo).
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AYALEW MESFIN - CHE BELEW (MARCH FORWARD):
More fine work 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. No shrink or sticker on sleeve, unlike photo.
More fine work 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. No shrink or sticker on sleeve, unlike photo.
afro reissues
AYALEW MESFIN - HASABE - MY WORRIES:
Ethiopian vintage sounds including the monster tune "Hasabe". 180g reissue from 2025, black vinyl.
Ethiopian vintage sounds including the monster tune "Hasabe". 180g reissue from 2025, black vinyl.
afro reissues
BANDA - S. AROM / G. DOURNON-TAURELLE - MUSIQUES BANDA - REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE:
"Trompes Traversières Appariées" - nice piece with instruments reserved for the water spirit Eyelede. French original, with booklet. No sticker on this copy, unlike photo.
"Trompes Traversières Appariées" - nice piece with instruments reserved for the water spirit Eyelede. French original, with booklet. No sticker on this copy, unlike photo.
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BOMBENGA - MOBALE / COLOSSABE:
Excellent and very scarce Congolese rumba by Jeannot Bombenga, accompanied by Nico's Orchestre African Jazz. Disc has scuff marks all over, but plays much enjoyably. Congolese original.
Excellent and very scarce Congolese rumba by Jeannot Bombenga, accompanied by Nico's Orchestre African Jazz. Disc has scuff marks all over, but plays much enjoyably. Congolese original.
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BROTHER NAT AIDOO SIKADU KOFI - OBI ABAYEWA:
Nigerian highlife on the Tabansi label. LOTS of marks on record, plays through with prominent crackle and tics, some brief skips may occur on some turntables. Cover has edge-, storage wear and browning.
Nigerian highlife on the Tabansi label. LOTS of marks on record, plays through with prominent crackle and tics, some brief skips may occur on some turntables. Cover has edge-, storage wear and browning.
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CELIA WA - FASADE:
Laidback and effortless modern-day take on gwoka, blending in soul, jazz and some electronics. Listen to "Demounaj". Featuring arrangements by David Walters. Pressed on 180 gram vinyl.
Laidback and effortless modern-day take on gwoka, blending in soul, jazz and some electronics. Listen to "Demounaj". Featuring arrangements by David Walters. Pressed on 180 gram vinyl.
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CHOC STARS - ROBOTI ROBOTA 2E EPISODE:
"Masamu wadiez" is nice with it's infectious guitar licks. Record is visually very clean with almost no wear but it skips briefly at A1 and B1. Maybe will play perfect with higher preassure at the needle? France original.
"Masamu wadiez" is nice with it's infectious guitar licks. Record is visually very clean with almost no wear but it skips briefly at A1 and B1. Maybe will play perfect with higher preassure at the needle? France original.
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CLARENCE CURVAN HIS DRUMS & ORCHESTRA - THE GREATEST SOUND AROUND:
Charming calypso album from Trinidad. Record in fine shape with light wear and a few pressing bubbles. Cover has two distrubution stamps on back. Trinidad original.
Charming calypso album from Trinidad. Record in fine shape with light wear and a few pressing bubbles. Cover has two distrubution stamps on back. Trinidad original.
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D.O.7. SHIRATI JAZZ - ROSE ATIENO:
Solid 1988 album by this very popular Kenyan group, check "Atila Min Jopesa". Clean record, cover in fine shape too save for 7 cm split on bottom seam center. Kenyan original.
Solid 1988 album by this very popular Kenyan group, check "Atila Min Jopesa". Clean record, cover in fine shape too save for 7 cm split on bottom seam center. Kenyan original.
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DAVID WALTERS - SOUL TROPICAL:
Modern creole music with a wild range of styles from afrobeats, tropical house to kind-of afro-caribbean pop/nu disco, and more. Listen to "Soul Tropical" or "Toxic Tropic". Double vinyl, quality pressing.
Modern creole music with a wild range of styles from afrobeats, tropical house to kind-of afro-caribbean pop/nu disco, and more. Listen to "Soul Tropical" or "Toxic Tropic". Double vinyl, quality pressing.
afro / tropical / world
DEBEN BHATTACHARYA - 2 RAGAS:
Raga affair of the trippy kind. Swedish 2nd pressing.
Raga affair of the trippy kind. Swedish 2nd pressing.
afro / tropical / world
DELE OJO & HIS STAR BROTHERS BAND - ILU OYINBO DARA / BOUNCING BONA:
Nigerian Yoruba highlife 45 by the reliable Dele Ojo and his Star Brothers. Listen to "Bouncing Bona". Strong VG+ copy, shiny and black with a few minor marks only, plays very well. Nigerian original, 4-prong center issue. Comes with company sleeve (a bit worn and aged).
Nigerian Yoruba highlife 45 by the reliable Dele Ojo and his Star Brothers. Listen to "Bouncing Bona". Strong VG+ copy, shiny and black with a few minor marks only, plays very well. Nigerian original, 4-prong center issue. Comes with company sleeve (a bit worn and aged).
afro / tropical / world
EBA AKA JEROME ET LE SANWI STAR - SAME:
Ivory Coast soukous with a superb atmoshere on "Min nouan". Lots of marks on vinyl, still retains decent gloss and plays enjoyably despite some background crackle. Cover has rub wear and some miscoloration, edge/corner wear, small split on bottom. Small sticker on back. Ivory Coast original.
Ivory Coast soukous with a superb atmoshere on "Min nouan". Lots of marks on vinyl, still retains decent gloss and plays enjoyably despite some background crackle. Cover has rub wear and some miscoloration, edge/corner wear, small split on bottom. Small sticker on back. Ivory Coast original.
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EBO TAYLOR - LOVE AND DEATH:
Really strong comeback album from, sounds a lot like his old material. Listen to "Nga nga" and the re-recording of "Victory". No shrink on this copy.
Really strong comeback album from, sounds a lot like his old material. Listen to "Nga nga" and the re-recording of "Victory". No shrink on this copy.
afro / tropical / world
EBO TAYLOR - SAME:
Amazing Ghanaian album from 1977, highly sought-after for tracks like "Ohye Atar gyan" & "Heaven". 2025 reissue of very rare Essiebons original.
Amazing Ghanaian album from 1977, highly sought-after for tracks like "Ohye Atar gyan" & "Heaven". 2025 reissue of very rare Essiebons original.
afro reissues
EKAMBI BRILLANT - REVEREND:
1982 album check the storming "Mongele Ma Bobe". Cover has lamination fraying/loosening. French original.
1982 album check the storming "Mongele Ma Bobe". Cover has lamination fraying/loosening. French original.
afro / tropical / world
EQUITABLES - CARNIVAL SOCA PARTY:
Soca/reggae from 1980, check "Love African Style". Clean US original, yellow labels.
Soca/reggae from 1980, check "Love African Style". Clean US original, yellow labels.
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EXPERIENCE 7 - SAME:
Zouk album with a few nice tracks as "Viva" with it's happy horns and weird synth licks. Cover has light stains primalry on back. France original.
Zouk album with a few nice tracks as "Viva" with it's happy horns and weird synth licks. Cover has light stains primalry on back. France original.
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FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI / FELA KUTI - ARMY ARRANGEMENT / CROSS EXAMINATION:
12" from 1985 with shorter, punchier edits of both tracks. Produced by Bill Laswell with his typical dubby sound. US original in picture sleeve.
12" from 1985 with shorter, punchier edits of both tracks. Produced by Bill Laswell with his typical dubby sound. US original in picture sleeve.
afro / tropical / world
FELA KUTI / FELA & THE AFRICA 70 - SHAKARA:
The afrobeat masterpiece "Shakara Oloje" b/w the slower but equally great "Lady" = essential album. 1,5 cm lightly feelable scratch causes some ticks in the intro of side 2, also some surface marks and lines but rest plays ok. Ball pen marking on side 1 label. Cover has 6 cm split top seam center, some edge wear and creasing, mild dirtying on back plus minor lamination lifting along spine. Dutch original.
The afrobeat masterpiece "Shakara Oloje" b/w the slower but equally great "Lady" = essential album. 1,5 cm lightly feelable scratch causes some ticks in the intro of side 2, also some surface marks and lines but rest plays ok. Ball pen marking on side 1 label. Cover has 6 cm split top seam center, some edge wear and creasing, mild dirtying on back plus minor lamination lifting along spine. Dutch original.
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FELA RANSOME KUTI & AFRICA 70 - ALAGBON CLOSE:
Stone killer from Fela at his best. Marks on record but luckily surface ones, so plays well and quiet with rare light tics. Cover has creasing, edge wear and small writing on back. US original with red labels. US original with red labels.
Stone killer from Fela at his best. Marks on record but luckily surface ones, so plays well and quiet with rare light tics. Cover has creasing, edge wear and small writing on back. US original with red labels. US original with red labels.
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FRANCO & TABU LEY - CHOC CHOC 1983 DE BRUXELLES A PARIS VOL. 2:
Absolutely lovely rumba from two Congolese heavyweights. Have a listen to a clip from side 2. Kenyan original in clean condition.
Absolutely lovely rumba from two Congolese heavyweights. Have a listen to a clip from side 2. Kenyan original in clean condition.
afro / tropical / world
FRANCO ET LE T.P.O.K JAZZ - TRES IMPOLI:
Rumba sounds from this Congolese legend, accompanied by OK Jazz. Check the title track. A bit of very faint shading on record, plays well. Belgian original from 1984.
Rumba sounds from this Congolese legend, accompanied by OK Jazz. Check the title track. A bit of very faint shading on record, plays well. Belgian original from 1984.
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HAUSA - NIGERIA-HAUSA MUSIC I - THE MUSIC OF NIGERIA:
"Butcher's Rhythm" and other drumming pieces. Record in beautiful shape, cover has general wear (no sticker on cover, unlike photo). German 2nd pressing.
"Butcher's Rhythm" and other drumming pieces. Record in beautiful shape, cover has general wear (no sticker on cover, unlike photo). German 2nd pressing.
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IBEX BAND - STEREO INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC:
Sole album by Ethiopian band that provided the musical backing for legends such as Mulatu Astatke, Mahmoud Ahmed, Aster Aweke and Tilahun Gessesse. Deep and jazzy instrumental Ethio sounds with a hypnotic vibe - a safe bet if you like Mulatu or Hailu Mergia! Listen to "Yezemed Yebada", "Meleyayet Mot Naw" and "Yenuro Meten'sh'n". This is the first ever vinyl issue of cassette only release from 1976. Well-made remastered release in gatefold cover with liner notes.
Sole album by Ethiopian band that provided the musical backing for legends such as Mulatu Astatke, Mahmoud Ahmed, Aster Aweke and Tilahun Gessesse. Deep and jazzy instrumental Ethio sounds with a hypnotic vibe - a safe bet if you like Mulatu or Hailu Mergia! Listen to "Yezemed Yebada", "Meleyayet Mot Naw" and "Yenuro Meten'sh'n". This is the first ever vinyl issue of cassette only release from 1976. Well-made remastered release in gatefold cover with liner notes.
afro / tropical / world
JAN KLOD' WENODO - KWÉYOLISÉ'W:
Zouk/compas on this French 80s LP. Felt pen markings and a small price tag on back of cover.
Zouk/compas on this French 80s LP. Felt pen markings and a small price tag on back of cover.
afro / tropical / world
JUWATA JAZZ BAND - KAKA ADAM:
Tanzanian traditional music sung in swahili. Kenyan original.
Tanzanian traditional music sung in swahili. Kenyan original.
afro / tropical / world
K. FRIMPONG & HIS CUBANO FIESTAS - SAME:
Stunning 1977 album out of Ghana - check "Hwehwe mu na yi wo mpena" and "Adam nana". Remastered reissue from 2025.
Stunning 1977 album out of Ghana - check "Hwehwe mu na yi wo mpena" and "Adam nana". Remastered reissue from 2025.
afro reissues
KACHUNU STYLE BAND - BIK AB LABATET PT 1 & 2:
Check the swinging Part 2 on the clip that really takes off after the first 30 seconds or so. Kenyan only release, ZEB-23. Slightly paled/scuffed vinyl but plays through well with minimal distractions.
Check the swinging Part 2 on the clip that really takes off after the first 30 seconds or so. Kenyan only release, ZEB-23. Slightly paled/scuffed vinyl but plays through well with minimal distractions.
afro / tropical / world
KAPINGBDI - HEY BROTHER:
First release of this rare African jazz/rock LP on small German indie label. Try the afro funk in "Why I can't get no pay", "Hey brother" or the more mellow "Human rights" for starters. Soft marks on vinyl, plays without issues. Strong VG-cover with some light creases and faint staining. With booklet.
First release of this rare African jazz/rock LP on small German indie label. Try the afro funk in "Why I can't get no pay", "Hey brother" or the more mellow "Human rights" for starters. Soft marks on vinyl, plays without issues. Strong VG-cover with some light creases and faint staining. With booklet.
afro / tropical / world
KARUKURICHI P. ARUNACHALAM - NADASAWARA:
Indian Classical/Carnatic album from 1964. Listen to "Chakkani Raja". Record has a mild warp, plays fine on our equipment. Indian later pressing from the 70s.
Indian Classical/Carnatic album from 1964. Listen to "Chakkani Raja". Record has a mild warp, plays fine on our equipment. Indian later pressing from the 70s.
afro / tropical / world
KING SUNNY ADE - MAA JO:
1982 juju niceness from the king. Listen to "O Bo Lowo Ila". Record has some light marks and rather heavy warp but plays well. Nigerian original.
1982 juju niceness from the king. Listen to "O Bo Lowo Ila". Record has some light marks and rather heavy warp but plays well. Nigerian original.
afro / tropical / world
KING SUNNY ADE & THE NEW AFRICAN BEATS - MERCIFUL:
Juju rhythms as he does the best on this 1987 LP. Check a clip from the A-side. Record is very clean, close to NM. Nigerian original, with original inner sleeve.
Juju rhythms as he does the best on this 1987 LP. Check a clip from the A-side. Record is very clean, close to NM. Nigerian original, with original inner sleeve.
afro / tropical / world
KINSHI TSURUTA / KATSUYA YOKOYAMA - JAPON 1:
Japanese traditional music with shakuhachi and biwa. Cover has small tear on spine, distribution sticker on back. French later pressing.
Japanese traditional music with shakuhachi and biwa. Cover has small tear on spine, distribution sticker on back. French later pressing.
afro / tropical / world
KINTUENI DI MAYOMBE - KUMBUZI MBENGO / NGODINGODI ABC:
Traditional Congolese music on a rare 45. Lots of marks and scuffs on record, plays with mild background noise and some light pops , B-side plays cleaner. Zairean original.
Traditional Congolese music on a rare 45. Lots of marks and scuffs on record, plays with mild background noise and some light pops , B-side plays cleaner. Zairean original.
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LES BANTOUS DE LA CAPITALE - ISABELLE MVANA YA KIN / MACARO:
Congolese rumba in excellent condition. French original in pic sleeve.
Congolese rumba in excellent condition. French original in pic sleeve.
afro / tropical / world
LES VETERANS - WA DUG MA:
Early 80s soukous sounds from Cameroon - listen to "Nlongkak". Record has some light marks, nothing major but the pressing is slightly noisy. Cover has partial edge wear and a creased corner. French original.
Early 80s soukous sounds from Cameroon - listen to "Nlongkak". Record has some light marks, nothing major but the pressing is slightly noisy. Cover has partial edge wear and a creased corner. French original.
afro / tropical / world
LES ZOUKER'S - SAME:
Zouk/beguine arranged by Roland Louis, from 1981. Have a listen to "Yomandé". Clean record. Cover rated VG due to ball pen writing in corner of the back. French original.
Zouk/beguine arranged by Roland Louis, from 1981. Have a listen to "Yomandé". Clean record. Cover rated VG due to ball pen writing in corner of the back. French original.
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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE