ANTHONY SELASSIE - BUSY BODY:
Digi dancehall from 1985, version on the flip. Surface marks on record, plays fine. Stamp on A-side label, minor writing on flipside. JA original.

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AISHA / MAD PROFESSOR - THE CREATOR / FFWD INTO DUB:
Huge Ariwa-classic, top notch UK female roots! Excellent Mad Prof-dub on flip too. Reissue.

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GEORGES HAPPI - BLUES BACK HOME:
Rare and sought-after afro disco/funk LP from 1977 featuring mostly Cameroonian musicians. Check "Monica" or the reggae track "Hello! Friends". Record plays very well and quiet. Cover is a strong VG with a few faint creases and small writing on back. Minimal sticker on front. French original.

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ORCHESTRE DU BAWOBAB - UNE NUIT AU JANDEER:
An album from 1978 by this mighty group. "Souleymane" has some killer horns and funky rhythm. "Sindieli" is beautiful, feel good track. Record is shiny and fine with light lines/marks plays fine. Cover heavy ring wear on front, upper seam is completely split. Senegalian original, MSC LP 002.

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AGRUPAMENTO KISSANGUELA - SAME:
Deep & fantastic music by a group formed by the Angolan liberation organization. Listen to "Nvunda Mu Africa". Record has surface scuffs on A-side which plays fine. Small mark on B2 causing some brief light ticks. B4 has cloudiness and plays with some background static. Rare Angolan original.

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CARIBEAN NEW SOUND - SAME:
Rare French zouk/carribbean fusion LP with a standout in the jazzy island disco track "Sweet Shake" - great dancefloor material! Record has some non-feelable surface marks, plays fine. Cover a weaker VG+ due to some lamination lifting, looks good on the whole. French original.

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VARIOUS - JAZZ FROM THE TOWNSHIP:
Charming album from 1956 with a mix of doo wop and jazz but done in a unique South african way. "Ekuseni" is lovely. Record has pretty much marks, plays fine but with occasional light backgrund noise. The amazing cover has wear at edges, corners plus a few stains. South african original.

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DENNYSTAR - SAME:
Rare and sought-after zouk/compas LP with a highlight in the spaced-out downtempo closer "Malheureux". Clean record only some hairline away from NM. Felt pen writing on back of cover. French original.

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CAIPHUS SEMENYA - LISTEN TO THE WIND:
South African disco LP from 1982, including the slick midtempo groover "Without you" (featuring Letta Mbulu) and the afro disco banger "Gumba boogie". Record looks and plays nice. Light edge wear on cover. South African original, with printed inner sleeve.

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BRO VALENTINO - AH WO (BRAND NEW REVOLUTION) / ZION MARCH:
Caribbean disco with some killer synths and horns, easy to understand why this is a popular 12". Record looks and plays fine. Cover has storage & edge wear, mostly around opening, text and artwork fine. US original on Makossa.

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JAMES DAYOSON - ONE PEOPLE, ONE GOD:
Highlife from 1980 that would work a treat on the dancefloor, listen to the upbeat "We Shall Make It Calling Nigerians". Faint sleeve marks on record, plays VG+. Cover has ring + edge wear and creasing, as well as some grime and a shop sticker on back.

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SUPER MAMA DJOMBO - FESTIVAL:
Superb album from one of the top bands from Guinea Bissau, ranging from deep hypnotic tunes to fierce uptempo dancefloor stuff. Listen to "Festival" or "Tamanco". Record in lovely shape with only a few hairlines. Cover has discoloration from age making it a bit brownish plus small writing on front lower left corner. Original GB issue on the Cobiana label.

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DE MI AMOR - SAME:
Afro pop from Ivory Coast, listen to the second part of "Bassar". Record has plenty of surface marks but plays well overall, just mild distractions. Cover has ring wear, edge wear and some staining plus a 1x2 cm tear on back. Ivory Coast original.

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DUDU ARAUJO - PRAIA SANTA MARIA:
Rare Cape Verdean fusion-like afrobeat/funaná from 1989. Listen to "Afronta". The record is very clean. Cover has edge wear, some fraying and ring wear on back. Portugese original.

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VARIOUS - FUNKY SOUNDS FROM CENTRAL AFRICA:
Afro/highlife compilation with timeless music from Victor Uwaifo, Top Ten Aces, Paulson Kalu etc. Check the killer afrobeat tune "Ererimbot ayafung oko" by Rex Williams. Surface marks on record but plays without issues or noise. Cover has edge wear and a green circular sticker on front (not in photo). Dutch original.

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RIM AKANDOH & HIS PRINCE SPARROWS BAND - EVERY MAN SHALL BE FREE:
Ghanian highlife with some rocksteady influences at a couple of the tracks. I like "Hwe wo ho yie" and "Odo sika nsuo" with it's warm feelings. Record in great shape, only a few light lines. Cover has some stains and edge/corner wear but still pretty nice. Ghanian original.

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KING WELLINGTON - SOONER OR LATER:
Rather soulful soca LP from 1977, with Ed Watson & orchestra on backing. Funky highlight in "Shango". Nice-looking record with a few scuffs only. Cover has staining and lots of creasing at bottom. Trinidadian original.

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SUPER BOIRO BAND - SAME:
Superb Guinean LP from 1975, filled with hypnotic sounds - listen to "Saramankan". French/Guinean original, SLP-46, in nice condition.

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GALAXIA 2000 - PESO DE SODADE:
Funaná/reggae LP from 1982 with a highlight in "'M Krê Bai Pa Nha Terra". A-side has some light lines and scuffs but plays fine, sticker on label. Small tear on back of cover. Portugese original.

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FABULOUS KING DELE SHOW - AND HIS ROYAL RHYTHM DANDIES:
Rare juju album, presumably late 70s, totally obscure this one! Serene music with beautiful guitar playing, check a clip from the A-side. Clean record. Small price tag on back of cover. Nigerian original.

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WINNERS - LOVE STATION:
Afro boogie/synth pop from 1985 with highlights on "Nhamba dance" and "Love station". LP is covered in light scuffs, plays ok overall with some soft background noise - no prominent clicks or skips. Cover has heavy edge wear, some ring wear and grime. No writing on this copy as pictured. Kenyan original.

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YENGA YENGA JUNIOR, LE TRIO LOS JULEMO - DANS BONGO BOUGER:
Nice album with a happy, sunny vibe to it. Listen to "Ma belle kissita". France original.

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YAPI AMANDEKAN & VIRGINIE MONEY - AVEC L'AGBOFI MAGNANS ORCHESTRA D'ANYAMA-ADJAME:
Ivory Coast afro disco sound with a traditional tilting, check out "Adjama Dzeuleubin". Lots of marks and light scratchs on disc, plays fine with some softer background crackle. A-side label is missing, only a blank gray one. Cover has a worn corner, lamination lifting, and a tear on the back. Artwork is fine. Ivorian original.

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VARIOUS - SUCCES EN VACANCES:
I liked Eric Virgal's "Stanislas". Record has plenty of surface marks and scratches but plays alright. Cover has minor writings and wrinkles on back. Guadeloupe original.

VARIOUS - SAX JIVE TOP HITS VOL. 2:
Traditional South African jive music with a warm sound, check "Maye" by Bra Sello. Record looks VG+ but still plays with a little bit of noise on side A, clears up about halfway. Cover has a small tear and taped seams. S.A. original.

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VARIOUS - BOUM VACANCES:
Compas/zouk compilation from Guadeloupe with a few great tracks that have been comped, listen to "Panty" by Dolor Méliot. Cover has a small tear at opening and some discoloration.

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TSHALA MUANA - LA DIVINE:
Soukous with a club-friendly, part electronic production. Small sticker on cover. Belgian 1987 original.

T.P. ORCHESTRE POLO-RYTHMO - TROP PARLER C'EST MALADIE:
Two side long beautiful tracks as always by these legends from Cotonou! Record has LOTS of marks, but plays like a G+ with background crackle but no heavy pops or any skips. Writing on labels. Cover is heavily worn with tears, full seam split and writing. Benin original.

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STAR OF NAMACO - SAKADE:
Cameroonian group on album from 1981 - "Vive Afrique" is wonderful. Bold felt pen markings on labels and the company sleeve (not in photo). Less common French/Ivorian original.

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SALIF KEITA - AMEN:
1991 album from this great Malian artist, produced by Joe Zawinul - the deep "Waraya" is great! Minor edge wear on cover. Dutch original, with printed inner sleeve.

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OM KALSOUM - ANA FE ENTEZARACK:
1974 live album from this iconic Egyptian singer, listen to the long soundclip from side A. Nice and clean copy. French original.

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NEHI ZENA ARASE AND HIS EDO FUNKITIERS - IYOMORIAMO:
"Itia" - superb edo funk track, check it! Lots of marks and light scratches on record, plays well with some light tics. Playable warp on A1/B1 causing a swoosh-sound, but luckily not on aforementioned track. Substantial edge + ring wear and writing front/back on cover. Nigerian original.

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MBILIA BEL - FAUX PAS:
Nice 1983 afro pop LP, together with Ley Rochereau & L'Afrisa international. Sticker from previous owner on back of cover. French original.

MANU DIBANGO - RASTA SOUVENIR:
2xLP set from 1985 containing the early 80s albums "Gone Clear" and "Ambassador", both recorded in Jamaica with people like Sly & Robbie, Clive "Azul" Hunt and Geoffrey Chung. Includes a reggaefied version of "Soul Makossa" called "Reggae Makossa", plus the afro disco banger "Goro City". Gatefold sleeve has a few cm peeling on spine and top seam.

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LUAMBO MAKIADI & ORCHESTRE OK JAZZ - EDITIONS POPULAIRES 10E ANNIVERSAIRE 1965-1975:
Soukous/rumba sounds on a compilation from 1976. Later pressing from 1982.

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.

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LES VIKINGS DE LA GUADELOUPE - SAME:
1981 zouk/compas LP by this Guadeloupean group, check "Tout'femmes Guadeloupe Ka Elé". Vinyl in great condition, close to NM. Cover is flawless. French original.

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LES FRÈRES DÉJEAN DE PETION VILLE - HAïTI:
Majestic Haitian compas from 1974, check "Packard". Record has visible marks, but which do not affect play. Writing on labels. Cover has edge wear. This issue has solid orange labels.

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LES CANTADORS DE LA CAPITALE - SUPER MIKLOBA 80 81:
"Bla Bosikla" - killer deep track on this 1980 soukous/highlife LP. Record has many marks and scratches but plays fairly well with a bit of background crackle and some lighter pops. Dirty, discolored cover with usual storage wear. Shop stamp on back. Ivorian original.

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KOMFO ADU - NANA AKOSUA '88:
Electronic Ghananian highlife sounds from 1988. Clean record. Cover has edge + storage wear, grime and small price tags on front. Still looks alright. UK original.

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.

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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.

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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.

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JAN KLOD' WENODO - KWÉYOLISÉ'W:
Zouk/compas on this French 80s LP. Felt pen markings and a small price tag on back of cover.

I.K. DAIRO & HIS BLUE SPOT BAND - SAME:
Great juju LP from 1983. Record in great condition. Cover has a few small spots of grime and some ring wear on the back. Nigerian original.

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GEORGES DIBY & LES MEWLESSELL - LA MARCHE DU BELIER:
Ivorian afro jazz album from 1978, the title track and "Abore Mebe" are great. Lots of marks however shallow, plays very well. Neat writing on labels. Gatefold cover has partial seam splits and spine wear. Ivory Coast original.

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GBOFAN ERNEST KINHOUANDE - VOL. 1:
Traditional Beninese music with a rootsy, stripped-down sound, have a listen to "Me Meton Houe Ton". Lots of light scuffs on record, but plays very well. Cover has ring and general storage wear. Benin original.

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FRANCO / JOSKY KIAMBUKUTA / T.P.O.K JAZZ - MATA KITA BLOQUE:
More late 80s soukous sounds from Franco and co. Kenyan original in clean shape.

FRANCO / JOSKY KIAMBUKUTA / T.P.O.K JAZZ - MATA KITA BLOQUE:
More late 80s soukous sounds from Franco and co. Small sticker on cover and distribution tag on back. Belgian original.

FRANCO, NANA, BANIEL ET LE T.P.O.K JAZZ - CHERCHE UNE MAISON A LOUER POUR MOI CHERI:
Pleasant soukous from 1989, check the upbeat "Trahison". Record is clean. Kenyan original.

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