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AHMED BEN ALI - SUBHANA:
Libyan reggae styles (though you get some more traditional North African sounds as well). Listen to "Subhana" or "Damek Majeeb".
Libyan reggae styles (though you get some more traditional North African sounds as well). Listen to "Subhana" or "Damek Majeeb".
afro / tropical / world

INDIA II - MUSIC OF THE...
BÄRENREITER-MUSIC... - Germany Original
LP · VG+/VG · 100 SEK

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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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INDIA I - VEDIC RECITAT...
BÄRENREITER-MUSIC... - Germany Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 120 SEK

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ALAIN DANIELOU - INDIA I - VEDIC RECITATION AND CHANT:
German original, with booklet. No sticker on this copy, unlike photo.
German original, with booklet. No sticker on this copy, unlike photo.
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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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MUSIQUES BANDA - REPUBL...
DISQUES VOGUE - France Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 150 SEK

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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.
afro / tropical / world
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.
afro / tropical / world

BORDER-LAND'S SONG...
DIHAVINA - Vietnam Original
7 · EX/VG+ · 120 SEK

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CHORUS OF THE POPULAR ARMY - BORDER-LAND'S SONG (VIETNAM):
Label side B has some lamination fraying. Vietnamese original in pic sleeve.
Label side B has some lamination fraying. Vietnamese original in pic sleeve.
afro / tropical / world
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.
afro / tropical / world

ILU OYINBO DARA / BOUNC...
PHILIPS WEST AFRIC... - Nigeria Original
7 · VG+/VG+ · 700 SEK

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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

SENEGAL
MUSIQUE DU MONDE - France Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 90 SEK

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ENSEMBLE NATIONAL DES BALLETS DU SÉNÉGAL - SENEGAL:
French original, gatefold sleeve with booklet.
French original, gatefold sleeve with booklet.
afro / tropical / world
FANTASTIC TCHICO - AFRO FESTIVAL / MÉDITATION:
Congolese artits Pambou "Tchico" Tchicaya on an early 80s album. Nice vibe throughout, I especially like "Meditation". Cover has 9+7 cm splits on bottom seam. US original.
Congolese artits Pambou "Tchico" Tchicaya on an early 80s album. Nice vibe throughout, I especially like "Meditation". Cover has 9+7 cm splits on bottom seam. US original.
afro / tropical / world

ARMY ARRANGEMENT / CROS...
CELLULOID - USA Original
12 · EX/VG+ · 180 SEK

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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.
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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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FEMI KUTI - FIGHT TO WIN:
Solid afro sounds from master Fela's son in 2001, check "Do Your Best" and "Fight To Win". French original, includes printed inner sleeves.
Solid afro sounds from master Fela's son in 2001, check "Do Your Best" and "Fight To Win". French original, includes printed inner sleeves.
afro / tropical / world

PIONEER WORKS SWING (LIVE)
AWESOME TAPES FROM AFR... - USA Original
LP · M/M · 250 SEK

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HAILU MERGIA - PIONEER WORKS SWING (LIVE):
The Ethiopian legend captured live in fine form together with his trio in 2016! Check "Yegle Nesh" and "Yetewat Hilm".
The Ethiopian legend captured live in fine form together with his trio in 2016! Check "Yegle Nesh" and "Yetewat Hilm".
afro / tropical / world
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.
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K.K.'S NO 2 BAND - VOICES SUPREME:
Ghanaian highlife with A.K. Yeboah & his band - nice listening through both sides with "Womma Menya Me Kyefa" and "Ankoben Nana" standing out for me. LOTS of marks and some scratches on record, still quite enjoyable with fairly mild background crackle and occassional ticks. Writing on both labels. Cover has heavy wear/aging, water damage (staining) on lower part, edge splits and small rips, writing front and back. Ghanaian original.
Ghanaian highlife with A.K. Yeboah & his band - nice listening through both sides with "Womma Menya Me Kyefa" and "Ankoben Nana" standing out for me. LOTS of marks and some scratches on record, still quite enjoyable with fairly mild background crackle and occassional ticks. Writing on both labels. Cover has heavy wear/aging, water damage (staining) on lower part, edge splits and small rips, writing front and back. Ghanaian original.
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K.O.G. - DON'T TAKE MY SOUL:
Modern day afrobeat-ish sounds by Ghana-born, UK-based artist Kweku Sackey a.k.a. Kweku of Ghana. Check "Don't Take My Soul".
Modern day afrobeat-ish sounds by Ghana-born, UK-based artist Kweku Sackey a.k.a. Kweku of Ghana. Check "Don't Take My Soul".
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KAMAL KEILA - MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS:
Early 90s Sudanese recordings with sharp backing and an irresistible groove. Listen to "Shmasha" or "Agricultural revolution".
Early 90s Sudanese recordings with sharp backing and an irresistible groove. Listen to "Shmasha" or "Agricultural revolution".
afro / tropical / world

MAPENZI NI HATARI PT. 1...
MWEWE KIPANGA - Kenya Original
7 · VG+/Gen · 225 SEK

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KILIMAMBOGO BROTHERS - MAPENZI NI HATARI PT. 1 / PT. 2:
Kenyan group with a nice benga track that takes of in part 2! Kenyan original, solid copy with intact center.
Kenyan group with a nice benga track that takes of in part 2! Kenyan original, solid copy with intact center.
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
MANDINGO - WATTO SITTA:
Bill Laswell-produced electro afro featuring Herbie Hancock on DX-7 on "Harima" and "Dewgal". French original, blue labels version.
Bill Laswell-produced electro afro featuring Herbie Hancock on DX-7 on "Harima" and "Dewgal". French original, blue labels version.
afro / tropical / world
NUBIYAN TWIST - JUNGLE RUN:
2nd album from 2019 by UK outfit mixing afrobeat, soul, r&b and jazz/fusion, check "Basa Basa". With booklet.
2nd album from 2019 by UK outfit mixing afrobeat, soul, r&b and jazz/fusion, check "Basa Basa". With booklet.
afro / tropical / world
OFRA HAZA - YA HILWI / THE FLOWER VENDOR:
12" from 1988 with Paul Oakenfold mixes in a sort of ethno dance style - easy to see the appeal here. Dutch original in pic sleeve.
12" from 1988 with Paul Oakenfold mixes in a sort of ethno dance style - easy to see the appeal here. Dutch original in pic sleeve.
afro / tropical / world

U.N. (UNITED NONSENSE)
BELIEVE! INTERNATIONAL - Sweden Original
LP · M/M · 300 SEK

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OLUMO SOUNDZ - U.N. (UNITED NONSENSE):
Fine debut album by Swedish afrobeat group with an infectious groove and pure Fela-vibe, just check "Sunday Jump" and "Wahala Dey Come"!
Fine debut album by Swedish afrobeat group with an infectious groove and pure Fela-vibe, just check "Sunday Jump" and "Wahala Dey Come"!
afro / tropical / world
ORCHESTRA MAKASSY - MAMBO BADO / NAKOLELA CHERIE:
"Mambo bado" is a dancefloor burner - very traditional-sounding but a sureshot to get people shaking their bones! Name written on front of picture sleeve and on both labels. UK original.
"Mambo bado" is a dancefloor burner - very traditional-sounding but a sureshot to get people shaking their bones! Name written on front of picture sleeve and on both labels. UK original.
afro / tropical / world
ORCHESTRE SOSSA - SAME:
Wonderful soukous album by Congolese band. Sparse, pretty raw sound and lovely guitar work, just check the 2nd parts of "Bolingo Clemence" and "Maria Na Lembi". Record in fine shape, cover has light ring wear, some minor creases around edges plus discrete price tag residue mark on front. French original.
Wonderful soukous album by Congolese band. Sparse, pretty raw sound and lovely guitar work, just check the 2nd parts of "Bolingo Clemence" and "Maria Na Lembi". Record in fine shape, cover has light ring wear, some minor creases around edges plus discrete price tag residue mark on front. French original.
afro / tropical / world

SAFARI TO SIERRA LEONE
MAKOSSA - USA Original
LP · VG/VG+ · 350 SEK

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PETER OWINO RACHAR & THE GOLDEN KINGS BAND - SAFARI TO SIERRA LEONE:
LP from 1980 with a mix of deep, rootsy folkloric songs and guitar based swinging afro pop. Listen to "Safari To Sierra Leone". A cluster of small scratch marks cause a bit of crackle in the end of A1, also some marks and scuffs but rest plays ok with minor distractions only. Cover shows light wear and some paper bubbling on back. US original.
LP from 1980 with a mix of deep, rootsy folkloric songs and guitar based swinging afro pop. Listen to "Safari To Sierra Leone". A cluster of small scratch marks cause a bit of crackle in the end of A1, also some marks and scuffs but rest plays ok with minor distractions only. Cover shows light wear and some paper bubbling on back. US original.
afro / tropical / world
PIERRE CLAVER ZENG - SAME:
Gabonese singer on a 1978 album. Small distribution sticker on back cover. French original.
Gabonese singer on a 1978 album. Small distribution sticker on back cover. French original.
afro / tropical / world
PRESSMEN BAND - DASH-DASH:
Kenyan LP with nice drum machine-driven tracks in "Musenangu" and "Sofia". Kenyan original in very nice shape.
Kenyan LP with nice drum machine-driven tracks in "Musenangu" and "Sofia". Kenyan original in very nice shape.
afro / tropical / world
SOLEYA MAMA & LE WAATOO SITA - VOL. 2:
Mid 70s Senegalese sounds featuring kora master Lamine Konté. Nice listening through both sides but the incredibly deep "Bamba Bodian" stands out - awesome tune! Sleeve marks and lines on record, plays ok. Cover has some shelf wear and creasing plus vintage shop sticker on front. French original.
Mid 70s Senegalese sounds featuring kora master Lamine Konté. Nice listening through both sides but the incredibly deep "Bamba Bodian" stands out - awesome tune! Sleeve marks and lines on record, plays ok. Cover has some shelf wear and creasing plus vintage shop sticker on front. French original.
afro / tropical / world
SOULJAZZ ORCHESTRA - MANIFESTO:
Afrobeat from 2009 with two hot Fela-style tracks in "Parasite" and "Interested benevolence". Also a few slower, jazzier cuts. VInyl is nice shape, VG+ to EX. Cover is low VG+ due to edge wear. Canadian original.
Afrobeat from 2009 with two hot Fela-style tracks in "Parasite" and "Interested benevolence". Also a few slower, jazzier cuts. VInyl is nice shape, VG+ to EX. Cover is low VG+ due to edge wear. Canadian original.
afro / tropical / world
TINARIWEN - AMAN IMAN: WATER IS LIFE:
2006 album from this popular Tuareg group, listen to "Matadjem Yinmixan". Very nice and clean copy! UK original, with insert.
2006 album from this popular Tuareg group, listen to "Matadjem Yinmixan". Very nice and clean copy! UK original, with insert.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - AFRICAN HIGHLIFE:
Mid 60s highlife compilation that's a nice listen through both sides, listen to "Eka Wo Nko" by The Happy Stars to get an idea of the sound. Cover has 5 cm split top seam right and 9 cm split bottom seam right plus basic shelf wear. US original.
Mid 60s highlife compilation that's a nice listen through both sides, listen to "Eka Wo Nko" by The Happy Stars to get an idea of the sound. Cover has 5 cm split top seam right and 9 cm split bottom seam right plus basic shelf wear. US original.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - CARIBBEAN ISLAND MUSIC:
1972 LP with field recordings of "songs and dances of Haiti, The Dominican Republic & Jamaica". US original, with obi for the Japanese market.
1972 LP with field recordings of "songs and dances of Haiti, The Dominican Republic & Jamaica". US original, with obi for the Japanese market.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - CONGO FUNK! SOUND MADNESS FROM THE SHORES OF THE MIGHTY CONGO RIVER:
Various Congolese vintage sounds, as implied by the sub-title "Kinshasa/Brazzaville 1969-1982". A right melting pot of influences - check Petelo Vicka on "Sungu Lubuka"!
Various Congolese vintage sounds, as implied by the sub-title "Kinshasa/Brazzaville 1969-1982". A right melting pot of influences - check Petelo Vicka on "Sungu Lubuka"!
afro reissues
VARIOUS - DECOUVREZ L'AFGHANISTAN:
French original.
French original.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - IN PRAISE OF OUR FATHERLAND / HEROIC AND INDOMITABLE SOUTH VIETNAM:
Vietnamese original in pic sleeve.
Vietnamese original in pic sleeve.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - MUSIC OF AFRICA SERIES NO. 6 - THE AFRICAN MUSIC SOCIETY'S CHOICE:
Field recordings recorded and introduced by Hugh Tracey. Pic sleeve has tiny mark/tear dot on front. UK original.
Field recordings recorded and introduced by Hugh Tracey. Pic sleeve has tiny mark/tear dot on front. UK original.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - MUSIC WAS BORN IN AFRICA:
Compilation of South African recordings from the mid-50s - listen to "Waye Tshilo" by African Mills Brothers. Marks and scuffs on record, plays with occasional clicks/pops/distortion. Flipback cover has minor lamination peeling, minor sticker remains on front plus a few tiny rips on opening. UK original, MG 20026.
Compilation of South African recordings from the mid-50s - listen to "Waye Tshilo" by African Mills Brothers. Marks and scuffs on record, plays with occasional clicks/pops/distortion. Flipback cover has minor lamination peeling, minor sticker remains on front plus a few tiny rips on opening. UK original, MG 20026.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - MUSIK FRÅN TANZANIA:
Swedish original from 1974, with booklet.
Swedish original from 1974, with booklet.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - NORTH AFRICA:
Compilation of deep traditional sounds that could appeal to people into Sudanese, Etiopian and taarab music. Listen to El Ghalia's "Guelbi hzine".
Compilation of deep traditional sounds that could appeal to people into Sudanese, Etiopian and taarab music. Listen to El Ghalia's "Guelbi hzine".
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - PLLAKE ME KENGE DHE MUZIKE SHQIPTARE:
"Trendeline" - fine folky tune. Albanian original in pic sleeve.
"Trendeline" - fine folky tune. Albanian original in pic sleeve.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - SAFARI SOUVENIR VOLUME 5 - TRIBAL MUSIC FROM KENYA:
Kenyan comp. that's a really nice listen through both sides, check Kajulu Boys Band's "Oyugi Kaska" and Lulus Band's "Wendo Ni Wendo". Nice copy, just mild ring wear and creasing on cover. Kenyan original.
Kenyan comp. that's a really nice listen through both sides, check Kajulu Boys Band's "Oyugi Kaska" and Lulus Band's "Wendo Ni Wendo". Nice copy, just mild ring wear and creasing on cover. Kenyan original.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - SOCA JAMS:
Soca (as implied) jams catered for the get-down time! For a taste, check Richard X's "I Come to Fete" here remixed by Sentinel Island.
Soca (as implied) jams catered for the get-down time! For a taste, check Richard X's "I Come to Fete" here remixed by Sentinel Island.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - THE CHAMPA FLOWER:
Folk music from Laos, listen to "Champa Flower". Laos original in pic sleeve.
Folk music from Laos, listen to "Champa Flower". Laos original in pic sleeve.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - THE FIRST AUSTRALIANS:
1978 compilation featuring both fine folky tunes aswell as didgeridoo solos. Cover has heavy lamination creasing on back. Australian original.
1978 compilation featuring both fine folky tunes aswell as didgeridoo solos. Cover has heavy lamination creasing on back. Australian original.
afro / tropical / world

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO S...
RCA VI... - Trinidad and Tobago Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 100 SEK

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VARIOUS - TRINIDAD & TOBAGO STEELBAND MUSIC FESTIVAL VOLUME III - FINALS:
Trinidad & Tobago stereo original, LPS-3044 with black/silver deep groove labels. "Living stereo"-stamp on back cover.
Trinidad & Tobago stereo original, LPS-3044 with black/silver deep groove labels. "Living stereo"-stamp on back cover.
afro / tropical / world

UMA CARTUCHEIRA CHEIA D...
CONSELHO NAC... - Guinea Bissau Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 150 SEK

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VARIOUS - UMA CARTUCHEIRA CHEIA DE CANCOES:
Guinea-Bissau original.
Guinea-Bissau original.
afro / tropical / world

FOLK MUSIC OF EAST AFRI...
PHILIPS - UK Original
LP · VG/VG · 60 SEK

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VARIOUS / GRAHAM HYSLOP - FOLK MUSIC OF EAST AFRICA VOL. 1:
Kenyan field recordings on LP from 1972. Listen to "Siiriri". Cover has some wear and creasing plus writing on back. UK original.
Kenyan field recordings on LP from 1972. Listen to "Siiriri". Cover has some wear and creasing plus writing on back. UK original.
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