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MUTHETHENI BOYS BANDMWISO WA MWEI / NDUKU
MUTHETHENI SPECIAL - Kenya Original
7 · VG/Gen · 60 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
MUTHETHENI BOYS BAND - MWISO WA MWEI / NDUKU:
Kikamba cavacha release with two solid sides. Some marks and crackle, still enjoyable to hear. Kenyan original.
Kikamba cavacha release with two solid sides. Some marks and crackle, still enjoyable to hear. Kenyan 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
VARIOUS - AFRICAN JOURNEY - A SEARCH FOR THE ROOTS OF THE BLUES VOLUME 2:
Stripped-down field recordings from Ghana, Togo and Gambia, listen to "Ewe drumming". No sticker/sticker mark on this copy (unlike website photo). UK original, with booklet.
Stripped-down field recordings from Ghana, Togo and Gambia, listen to "Ewe drumming". No sticker/sticker mark on this copy (unlike website photo). UK original, with booklet.
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VARIOUS - AFRICAN JOURNEY - A SEARCH FOR THE ROOTS OF THE BLUES VOLUME 1:
Field recordings from Gambia, Senegal and Mali. Both percussive and melodic instruments - listen to the folky "Kelefa ba" and "Bowdi". No sticker on this copy (unlike website photo). UK original, with booklet.
Field recordings from Gambia, Senegal and Mali. Both percussive and melodic instruments - listen to the folky "Kelefa ba" and "Bowdi". No sticker on this copy (unlike website photo). UK original, with booklet.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - MUSIK FRÅN TANZANIA:
Swedish original from 1974, with booklet.
Swedish original from 1974, with booklet.
afro / tropical / world
KASSAV - LOVE AND KA DANCE:
Their first LP from 1979, with some seductive disco zouk rhythms. Listen to "Kassav'" and "Love and ka dance". Light sleeve marks/scuffs on record. Cover has 2 cm fraying on top seam center. French 2nd pressing on Celluloid .
Their first LP from 1979, with some seductive disco zouk rhythms. Listen to "Kassav'" and "Love and ka dance". Light sleeve marks/scuffs on record. Cover has 2 cm fraying on top seam center. French 2nd pressing on Celluloid .
afro / tropical / world
RAY LEMA - KINSHASA - WASHINGTON D.C. - PARIS:
Afro/funk/pop from 1983 with the chugging "Dansometer" (not the same version as on the "Medecine" LP). French original.
Afro/funk/pop from 1983 with the chugging "Dansometer" (not the same version as on the "Medecine" LP). French original.
afro / tropical / world
LIJADU SISTERS - HORIZON UNLIMITED:
Nigerian LP from 1979 including the dubby club monster "Orere elejigbo". Reissue from 2024.
Nigerian LP from 1979 including the dubby club monster "Orere elejigbo". Reissue from 2024.
afro / tropical / world
KAPINGBDI - AFRICAN RHYTHM ROCK JAZZ FROM LIBERIA - WEST AFRICA:
Afro/jazz/funk LP from 1978 released in Germany. A bunch of nice tracks on this one, check the moving, punchy "Deadea" and the deep "Mali Feeling". Light marks and scuffs on record, plays with minor background crackle. Cover has light shelf wear, minor price tag remains on front plus a minor stain on back. German only original, no insert.
Afro/jazz/funk LP from 1978 released in Germany. A bunch of nice tracks on this one, check the moving, punchy "Deadea" and the deep "Mali Feeling". Light marks and scuffs on record, plays with minor background crackle. Cover has light shelf wear, minor price tag remains on front plus a minor stain on back. German only original, no insert.
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TOURE KUNDA - SAME:
Senegalese afro pop LP from 1982, listen to "Banny". First US pressing from late 80s (of French original from 1982).
Senegalese afro pop LP from 1982, listen to "Banny". First US pressing from late 80s (of French original from 1982).
afro / tropical / world
MANDINGO GRIOT SOCIETY - MIGHTY RHYTHM:
Afro/fusion with Maulawi Nururdin and Hamid Drake a.o., check "Festival On Crazy Street". Clean copy in shrink except for some tearing and bits of paper stuck on side 2 label. US original.
Afro/fusion with Maulawi Nururdin and Hamid Drake a.o., check "Festival On Crazy Street". Clean copy in shrink except for some tearing and bits of paper stuck on side 2 label. US original.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUSUMA 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
L'ORCH. MIRAGE - KILENDUKA 1 / 2:
Fine lingala track in two parts, drifting between laidback and clattering! Kenyan original.
Fine lingala track in two parts, drifting between laidback and clattering! Kenyan original.
afro / tropical / world
FADHILI WILLIAM & THE BLACK SHADOWSTHINK FIRST (PESA IPENI...
EQUATOR INTERNATIONAL - Kenya Original
7 · VG+/Gen · 90 SEK
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FADHILI WILLIAM & THE BLACK SHADOWS - THINK FIRST (PESA IPENI HESHIMA) / TAXI DRIVER:
Folky Kenyan 45 with a nice vibe on both sides. Kenyan original with 3-prong centre.
Folky Kenyan 45 with a nice vibe on both sides. Kenyan original with 3-prong centre.
afro / tropical / world
NGOLENI BROTHERS BANDBINADAMU HATOSHEKI / NI...
UTANU - Kenya Original
7 · VG/Gen · 120 SEK
IN STOCK
NGOLENI BROTHERS BAND - BINADAMU HATOSHEKI / NI WENDO:
Charming benga/cavacha sound. Record is strong VG, plays ok overall with a few pops. Kenyan original.
Charming benga/cavacha sound. Record is strong VG, plays ok overall with a few pops. Kenyan original.
afro / tropical / world
KIARUTARA MWANZO BOYSNDUKAMATHIKIRIRIE / NDA...
SIKI PRODUCTIONS - Kenya Original
7 · VG-/VG+ · 60 SEK
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KIARUTARA MWANZO BOYS - NDUKAMATHIKIRIRIE / NDATHII UU NDATHII UU:
Two driving Kikuyu sides with a hard kick. A-side is VG+ with few and light marks, but the B-side has plenty of marks and scratches, causing some crackle and pop. Kenyan original.
Two driving Kikuyu sides with a hard kick. A-side is VG+ with few and light marks, but the B-side has plenty of marks and scratches, causing some crackle and pop. Kenyan original.
afro / tropical / world
HAMID EL SHAERI - THE SLAM! YEARS (1983-1988):
Fine compilation of cassette-only mid 80s tracks by Libyan-Egyptian superstar Hamid El Shaeri, including the wonderful "Ayonha" and "Maktoub Aleina"!
Fine compilation of cassette-only mid 80s tracks by Libyan-Egyptian superstar Hamid El Shaeri, including the wonderful "Ayonha" and "Maktoub Aleina"!
afro reissues
ISSAM HAJALI - MOUASALAT ILA JACAD EL ARD:
Folk-jazzy mid 70s LP out of Lebanon with spacey synths floating away. Listen to the title tune. Reissue of cassette-only original.
Folk-jazzy mid 70s LP out of Lebanon with spacey synths floating away. Listen to the title tune. Reissue of cassette-only original.
afro reissues
MIRIAM MAKEBA - A PROMISE:
Killer vocal afro-jazz version of "Samba". Record is slightly dished, plays fine. European-only LP (no US release), this is the Scandinavian original.
Killer vocal afro-jazz version of "Samba". Record is slightly dished, plays fine. European-only LP (no US release), this is the Scandinavian original.
afro / tropical / world
MULATU ASTATKE FEATURING FEKADE AMDE MASKALETHIO JAZZ
HEAVENLY SWEETNESS - France Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
IN STOCK
MULATU ASTATKE FEATURING FEKADE AMDE MASKAL - ETHIO JAZZ:
Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke did some incredible music in the late 60s and early 70s. This LP is superb from start to end -listen to "Netsanet", "Yekatit" or "Yekermo sew" and see for yourself. 5 star recommendation! Reissue of ultra rare original.
Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke did some incredible music in the late 60s and early 70s. This LP is superb from start to end -listen to "Netsanet", "Yekatit" or "Yekermo sew" and see for yourself. 5 star recommendation! Reissue of ultra rare original.
afro reissues
VARIOUS - ETHIOPIAN SOUL AND GROOVE - ETHIOPIAN URBAN MODERN MUSIC VOL. 1:
Fantastic compilation full of Ethio killers. Walias Band "Muziqawi silt", Samuel Belay "Aynotchesh yerefu", Ayalew Mesfin "Hasabe", Alemayehu Eshete's funky "Temeles" and many more.
Fantastic compilation full of Ethio killers. Walias Band "Muziqawi silt", Samuel Belay "Aynotchesh yerefu", Ayalew Mesfin "Hasabe", Alemayehu Eshete's funky "Temeles" and many more.
afro reissues
FELA KUTI / FELA RANSO- MP; THE AFRICA 70 WIT...WHY BLACK MAN DEY SUFFER
KNITTING FACTORY REC... - Europe Reissue
LP · EX/EX · 300 SEK
IN STOCK
FELA KUTI / FELA RANSOME-KUTI & THE AFRICA 70 WITH GINGER BAKER - WHY BLACK MAN DEY SUFFER:
1971 Fela-album with two long cuts, both absolutely awesome but "Ikoyi Mentality Versus Mushin Mentality" is probably my favourite! Cover has a lightly creased corner. Reissue, yellow transparent vinyl.
1971 Fela-album with two long cuts, both absolutely awesome but "Ikoyi Mentality Versus Mushin Mentality" is probably my favourite! Cover has a lightly creased corner. Reissue, yellow transparent vinyl.
afro reissues
LEOPARDS - 8E ANNIVERSAIRE:
Compas from Martinique, check "Roulé Moin Ka Roulé". French original.
Compas from Martinique, check "Roulé Moin Ka Roulé". French original.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - CAMEROON GARAGE FUNK 1964-1979:
As it says, funky Cameroonian sounds on the rough side. Check Jean-Pierre Djeukam's "Africa iyo" or Los Camaroes' "Esele Mulema Moam". Excellent, info-crammed package as usual from Analog Africa.
As it says, funky Cameroonian sounds on the rough side. Check Jean-Pierre Djeukam's "Africa iyo" or Los Camaroes' "Esele Mulema Moam". Excellent, info-crammed package as usual from Analog Africa.
afro reissues
VERCKYS & L'ORCHESTRE VEVECONGOLESE FUNK, AFROBEA...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 375 SEK
IN STOCK
VERCKYS & L'ORCHESTRE VEVE - CONGOLESE FUNK, AFROBEAT & PSYCHEDELIC RUMBA 1969-1978:
11 tracks from this mighty Congolese band. Check clips from the funky "Cheka sana" and "Oui Verckys"!
11 tracks from this mighty Congolese band. Check clips from the funky "Cheka sana" and "Oui Verckys"!
afro reissues
BITORI - LEGEND OF FUNANÁ - THE FORBIDDEN MUSIC OF THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS:
Cape Verdean album recorded in 1997. Driving party stuff with a hard kick - listen to "Rabelado". Reissue.
Cape Verdean album recorded in 1997. Driving party stuff with a hard kick - listen to "Rabelado". Reissue.
afro / tropical / world
HAPPY BOYS BAND - SONG TO MARIA / SATURDAY NIGHT / NA JO NA:
Swedish afro disco/afro rock 12" released on progressive rock label MNW. Check the percussive "Na Jo Na". A-side has two shades in vinyl not affecting play. Swedish original.
Swedish afro disco/afro rock 12" released on progressive rock label MNW. Check the percussive "Na Jo Na". A-side has two shades in vinyl not affecting play. Swedish original.
afro / tropical / world
MULATU ASTATKE - MULATU OF ETHIOPIA:
Legendary funky jazz album with that Ethio twist. Absolutely fantastic music from start to finish. Check the smokey breakbeat track "Kasalefkut-hulu" or "Kulunmanqueleshi", but otherworldly music all the way. 2017 reissue, including an interview with Mulatu.
Legendary funky jazz album with that Ethio twist. Absolutely fantastic music from start to finish. Check the smokey breakbeat track "Kasalefkut-hulu" or "Kulunmanqueleshi", but otherworldly music all the way. 2017 reissue, including an interview with Mulatu.
afro reissues
VARIOUS - LIBERATION SOUTH AFRICA - FREEDOM SONGS:
Late 70s album released by the South African Freedom Committee, featuring Abdullah Ibrahim/Dollar Brand, Sathima Bea Benjamin and John Betsch. US original.
Late 70s album released by the South African Freedom Committee, featuring Abdullah Ibrahim/Dollar Brand, Sathima Bea Benjamin and John Betsch. US original.
afro / tropical / world
AHMADU JARR - EN DAG I AFRIKA:
"Bassi" & "Temne" chant-and-drum tracks, and "African time" is nice as well. Light marks and a few minor scratches, plays with some surface noise and occassional light ticks. Cover has ring wear, edge wear, 4-5 cm split on top seam center plus is signed on back by Ahmadu Jarr. Swedish only release.
"Bassi" & "Temne" chant-and-drum tracks, and "African time" is nice as well. Light marks and a few minor scratches, plays with some surface noise and occassional light ticks. Cover has ring wear, edge wear, 4-5 cm split on top seam center plus is signed on back by Ahmadu Jarr. Swedish only release.
afro / tropical / world
GATUNDU BOYS - NDATHI-I-MOMBATHA / ITHE WA KOKA:
Two nice Kikuyu sides, I especially like "Ndathi-I-Mombatha" that kicks off with a nice punch halfway through. Kenyan original.
Two nice Kikuyu sides, I especially like "Ndathi-I-Mombatha" that kicks off with a nice punch halfway through. Kenyan original.
afro / tropical / world
ORCH. LES KINOISACHIENG PT. I / PT. II
EDITIONS LES KINOIS - Kenya Original
7 · VG/Gen · 90 SEK
IN STOCK
ORCH. LES KINOIS - ACHIENG PT. I / PT. II:
Nice track in two parts on Kenyan 45 by Zairean group. Vinyl looks clean but plays slightly noisy/distorted. Kenyan original.
Nice track in two parts on Kenyan 45 by Zairean group. Vinyl looks clean but plays slightly noisy/distorted. Kenyan original.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - MUSIQUE TRADITIONNELLE DE BURUNDI:
USSR original.
USSR original.
afro / tropical / world
PROFESSEUR BYLLEDEY ET SES KINHOUANDESOFFENSIVE CULTURELLE VO...
ECHOS SONORES GRATAI... - Benin Original
LP · VG/VG · 100 SEK
IN STOCK
PROFESSEUR BYLLEDEY ET SES KINHOUANDES - OFFENSIVE CULTURELLE VOL. 2:
Rootsy, percussive sounds out of Benin. Plenty of surface wear on vinyl, plays with some surface noise but still ok. Cover has general wear, minor staining, faint stamp front and back, discrete pressure marks from scriblings on front. Beninese original.
Rootsy, percussive sounds out of Benin. Plenty of surface wear on vinyl, plays with some surface noise but still ok. Cover has general wear, minor staining, faint stamp front and back, discrete pressure marks from scriblings on front. Beninese original.
afro / tropical / world
MULATU ASTATKE - NEW YORK - ADDIS - LONDON: THE STORY OF ETHIO JAZZ 1965-1975:
Amazing value-for-money pack with all the big tunes from Mulatu, both instrumentals and with various vocalists. "Ebo la la", "Yegele tezeta", "Yekermo sew", "Asiyo bellema", "Emnete" and the list goes on.
Amazing value-for-money pack with all the big tunes from Mulatu, both instrumentals and with various vocalists. "Ebo la la", "Yegele tezeta", "Yekermo sew", "Asiyo bellema", "Emnete" and the list goes on.
afro reissues
MAJID SOULA - CHANT AMAZIGH:
Compilation of 1980-1988 tracks by Algerian born Amazigh-singer Majid Soula, fusing traditional sounds with modern instrumentation such as synths and drum machines. Check "Lgira" and "Algerie Maroc".
Compilation of 1980-1988 tracks by Algerian born Amazigh-singer Majid Soula, fusing traditional sounds with modern instrumentation such as synths and drum machines. Check "Lgira" and "Algerie Maroc".
afro / tropical / world
MAHA - ORKOS:
The only solo album by Cairo Jazz Band vocalist Maha, with production by Hany Shenoda of Al Massrieen. Recorded in 1979 and originally released on cassette only, listen to "Orkos" and "Kabl Ma Nessallem We Nemshy".
The only solo album by Cairo Jazz Band vocalist Maha, with production by Hany Shenoda of Al Massrieen. Recorded in 1979 and originally released on cassette only, listen to "Orkos" and "Kabl Ma Nessallem We Nemshy".
afro reissues
ZANI DIABATE ET LE SUPER DJATA BAND DU MALIVOL. 2
NUMERO GROUP - USA Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
IN STOCK
ZANI DIABATE ET LE SUPER DJATA BAND DU MALI - VOL. 2:
Another strong LP by this great Malian band - incredibly deep and hypnotic sound on "Djegnonko Djugu" and "Kanou" plus "Fassiya" is lovely too. Reissue.
Another strong LP by this great Malian band - incredibly deep and hypnotic sound on "Djegnonko Djugu" and "Kanou" plus "Fassiya" is lovely too. Reissue.
afro reissues
AHARON AMRAMSOUNDS OF YEMEN 1962-1987
FORTUNA RECORDS - Europe Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 450 SEK
IN STOCK
AHARON AMRAM - SOUNDS OF YEMEN 1962-1987:
Compilation featuring 20 tracks by the godfather of Yemenite-Israeli music Aharon Amram. Spanning over three decades so a quite varied sound but start with "Kweit Ruhi" and "Ladema Eini".
Compilation featuring 20 tracks by the godfather of Yemenite-Israeli music Aharon Amram. Spanning over three decades so a quite varied sound but start with "Kweit Ruhi" and "Ladema Eini".
afro / tropical / world
FELA KUTI / FELA RANSOME KUTI & THE AFRICA 70CONFUSION
KNITTING FACTORY RECORDS - USA Reissue
LP · EX/NM · 300 SEK
IN STOCK
FELA KUTI / FELA RANSOME KUTI & THE AFRICA 70 - CONFUSION:
Monster afrobeat that starts slow but builds and builds over two long cuts. Reissue.
Monster afrobeat that starts slow but builds and builds over two long cuts. Reissue.
afro reissues
FELA KUTI / FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & AFRIKA 70NO AGREEMENT
KNITTING FACTORY RECORDS - USA Reissue
LP · VG+/EX · 275 SEK
IN STOCK
FELA KUTI / FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI & AFRIKA 70 - NO AGREEMENT:
Another strong Fela album, this one from 1977. Check the title track to get the idea. Reissue. No shrink on this copy (unlike website photo).
Another strong Fela album, this one from 1977. Check the title track to get the idea. Reissue. No shrink on this copy (unlike website photo).
afro reissues
GOOD SAMARITANSNO FOOD WITHOUT TASTE I...
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
LP · M/M · 375 SEK
IN STOCK
GOOD SAMARITANS - NO FOOD WITHOUT TASTE IF BY HUNGER:
Very rare Edo funk album from 1982 with an irresistible groove throughout, just check "Ughamwen-Rhienenemwen" and "Onughara"! Reissue on 180 gram orange vinyl, in screen-printed cover.
Very rare Edo funk album from 1982 with an irresistible groove throughout, just check "Ughamwen-Rhienenemwen" and "Onughara"! Reissue on 180 gram orange vinyl, in screen-printed cover.
afro reissues
VARIOUS - HABIBI FUNK - AN ECLECTIC SELECTION OF MUSIC FROM THE ARAB WORLD, PART 2:
Various Arab sounds, some funky and some more traditional. Check the breakbeat tune "Music De Carneval" by Magdy El Hussainy or Sal Davis' "Qaboos". Black vinyl version.
Various Arab sounds, some funky and some more traditional. Check the breakbeat tune "Music De Carneval" by Magdy El Hussainy or Sal Davis' "Qaboos". Black vinyl version.
afro / tropical / world
VARIOUS - SPACE ECHO:
Spacey early 80s music from Cabo Verde, with a sound (not!) coming from a sudden and mysterious influx of electronic musical equipment and synthesizers. Listen to "Pinta manta", "Dia ja manche" or "Corre riba, corre baxo". 2023 repress.
Spacey early 80s music from Cabo Verde, with a sound (not!) coming from a sudden and mysterious influx of electronic musical equipment and synthesizers. Listen to "Pinta manta", "Dia ja manche" or "Corre riba, corre baxo". 2023 repress.
afro / tropical / world
AHMED MALEK - MUSIQUE ORIGINALE DE FILMS VOL 2:
Compilation of works by Algerian soundtrack composer Ahmed Malek, covering everything from easy grooves to bossa and funky eastern sounds with big strings. Listen to "Bossa" or "La la la".
Compilation of works by Algerian soundtrack composer Ahmed Malek, covering everything from easy grooves to bossa and funky eastern sounds with big strings. Listen to "Bossa" or "La la la".
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
MUSTAPHA TETTEY ADDYMASTER DRUMMER FROM GHA...
TANGENT RECORDS - UK Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 60 SEK
IN STOCK
MUSTAPHA TETTEY ADDY - MASTER DRUMMER FROM GHANA - VOLUME TWO:
Traditional drumming and percussion out of Ghana. Cover has a small sticker on back. UK original from 1980.
Traditional drumming and percussion out of Ghana. Cover has a small sticker on back. UK original from 1980.
afro / tropical / world
MATATA / SHUNTERS - WANNA DO MY THING / NNWA NKPI:
Afro funk monster from Matata, here in an extended edit.
Afro funk monster from Matata, here in an extended edit.
afro reissues
MULATU ASTATKE - MULATU OF ETHIOPIA / SPECIAL EDITION:
Legendary funky jazz album with that Ethio twist. Absolutely fantastic music from start to finish. Check the smokey breakbeat track "Kasalefkut-hulu" or "Kulunmanqueleshi", but otherworldly music all the way. 2xLP white vinyl reissue with the original stereo mix and mono mix from the original tapes.
Legendary funky jazz album with that Ethio twist. Absolutely fantastic music from start to finish. Check the smokey breakbeat track "Kasalefkut-hulu" or "Kulunmanqueleshi", but otherworldly music all the way. 2xLP white vinyl reissue with the original stereo mix and mono mix from the original tapes.
afro reissues
FELA KUTI / FELA & THE AFRICA 70SHAKARA
KNITTING FACTORY RECORDS - USA Reissue
LP · M/M · 350 SEK
IN STOCK
FELA KUTI / FELA & THE AFRICA 70 - SHAKARA:
The afrobeat masterpiece "Shakara Oloje" b/w the slower but equally great "Lady" = essential album. Reissue.
The afrobeat masterpiece "Shakara Oloje" b/w the slower but equally great "Lady" = essential album. Reissue.
afro reissues