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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FRANCO ET LE T.P.O.K JAZZ - FACE A FACE:
Nice traditional Congolese music by Franco and OK Jazz. Listen to "Tikaka Kosenga", taking off in the second part. French 1982 original.

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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.

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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.

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EDMA RUSLAND & CLEMENCEAU KANCEL - I'AM WAITING:
"Drame" - nice afro disco track with a punch-packing kick! French Guianese mini album from early 80s.

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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.

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DUKE - OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN:
"Is it groovy now" soca/disco/funk with a heavy groove. The longer this track plays the rougher it gets! Cover has a library sticker and light edge wear. Faint print smudging and writing on labels. US original.

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DJEN'ZOU - LA LÉGENDE BAOULE:
Semi-electronic afro reggae/funk LP from Cameroon, listen to "S.O.S. Bedemi". Hairline marks on record, plays well. Writing on A-side label. Cover has big writing and tape/leftover at bottom seam. French original.

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D.O. 7 SHIRATI JAZZ - TRIBUTE TO HEROES:
Benga LP from 1977 by this legendary group from Kenya. Listen to "Tan'Guru Kodgi". LOTS of marks on record, still plays acceptable with constant background crackle and some occasional ticks and thuds. Cover has a full seam split, heavy storage wear and two faint stamps. Rare Nigerian original.

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CLAUDETTE ET TI PIERRE - TOUR 79:
Haitian duo on a 1979 album. US original, cover in shrink (no sticker, unlike photo).

CHRISTY ESSIEN - GIVE ME A CHANCE:
Nigerian LP from 1980 including the disco funk gems "Rumours" and "Nobody Can Stop You", both surefire dancefloor movers. Record has lots of marks and light scratches, plays OK with a little background noise and some low pops. Cover with the usual heavy storage and edge wear + writing on front. Nigerian original.

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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.

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CHIEF HONOURABLE VINCENT UGABI DANCE BAND OF AGENEBODE - VBANOGBOMEH NO 1:
Highlife from 1984, check the awesome "Vbanogbomeh"! Record is unusually clean for this type of title, close to EX on the surface. Dish warp noticeable on side 2, still plays fine. Cover has some edge/corner wear, average ring wear, 7 cm rip on opening. Nigerian 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.

BONY PASCAL ET LES CANTADORS DE LA CAPITALE - ABIDJAN PROBLÈMES:
Rare Ivorian LP with a great sound inbetween soukous and highlife. Check the deep "Nanan Bony". Record has marks and scuffs, plays fine with a little bit of soft background crackle. Minimal tear on label. Cover has heavy edge + ring wear, grime and a half upper seam split. Ivorian original, black/orange labels.

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BLACK STALIN - JUST FOR OPENERS:
Double 12" with afro/caribbean disco stuff. Best for me is the tropical dancefloor shaker "De jam". Gatefold sleeve has ring wear on back, tearing on bottom right front (not in photo), partial edge wear, 6 cm split on top seam. US original.

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BELLA BELLOW - ALBUM SOUVENIR:
Fairly hard to find LP from this great singer from Togo. Quite soulful folk music with some tracks arranged by Manu Dibango. Try the deep "O se nye" or the funkier "Awula". Record has pretty much sleeve scuffs, plays ok but not perfect. Cover has small sticker upper right corner at front (not on site photo). France original.

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BEBE MANGA - AMI-OYOMIYA:
"Lokognolo" great afro disco from this Cameroonian singer! The cover is in shrink. US original.

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ALI FARKA TOURE - SAME:
Lovely desert blues from the Malian master in 1987, not a duff track in sight. Listen to "Amandrai". UK original, blue labels.

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ALPHONSE - LA MUSIQUE CREOLE:
1974 creole album from Lousiana. Check "Le Boss". US original.

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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.

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.

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