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AHMADU JARR
EN DAG I AFRIKA
ODEON - Sweden Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 60 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
AHMADU JARR - EN DAG I AFRIKA:
"Bassi" & "Temne" chant-and-drum tracks, and "African time" is nice as well. Cover has some wear. Swedish original.
  afro / tropical / world
ALAIN DANIELOU
INDIA I - VEDIC RECITAT...
BÄRENREITER-MUSIC... - Germany Original
LP · EX/VG · 100 SEK
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ALAIN DANIELOU - INDIA I - VEDIC RECITATION AND CHANT:
German original. Cover has sticker on front, wear at opening.
  afro / tropical / world
ANTIBALAS
WHERE THE GODS ARE IN P...
DAPTONE - USA Original
LP · M/M · 225 SEK
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ANTIBALAS - WHERE THE GODS ARE IN PEACE:
Heavy afrobeat/highlife/funk described as a Afro-Western-Futurist epic, which seems reasonable. Listen to "Hook & crook" and a clip from the massive "Tombstown" suite on side 2. Black vinyl version. No hype sticker on this copy (unlike website photo).
  afro / tropical / world
ANTIBALAS AFROBEAT ORCHESTRA FEAT. MAYRA VEGA
CHE CHE COLE / CHE CHE ...
DAPTONE - USA Original
12" · VG+/Gen · 250 SEK
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ANTIBALAS AFROBEAT ORCHESTRA FEAT. MAYRA VEGA - CHE CHE COLE / CHE CHE COLE MAKOSSA:
Brilliant afro/latin versions of the Hector Lavoe classic from this hard-hitting New York group. One latin version, one based on "Soul Makossa". US original.
  afro / tropical / world
ARAYA'S FAMILY
SAME / AE 630
AMHA RECORDS - Ethiopia Original
7" · VG+/VG · 600 SEK
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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).
  afro / tropical / world
ASSIKO GOLDEN BAND DE GRAND YOFF
MAGG TEKKI
MISSISSIPPI RECORDS / ... - USA Original
LP · M/M · 225 SEK
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ASSIKO GOLDEN BAND DE GRAND YOFF - MAGG TEKKI:
Senegalese drum collective teams up with Karl Jonas Winqvist, saxophonist Lina Langendorf and accordionist Amanda Fritzén for an infectiously groovy album - just listen to "Sama Néné" and "Kora Interlude II"!
  afro / tropical / world
ATTARAZAT ADDAHABIA & FARADJALLAH
AL HADAOUI
HABIBI FUNK - Germany Original
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
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ATTARAZAT ADDAHABIA & FARADJALLAH - AL HADAOUI:
Previously unreleased Moroccan 1973 recordings, taking in huge chunks of funk and rock. Listen to "Al Hadaoui".
  afro / tropical / world
BAILLY SPINTO
BEHI ZOKO
L.I.S. PRODUCTION - France Original
LP · VG+/VG · 75 SEK
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BAILLY SPINTO - BEHI ZOKO:
Ivorian singer on a 1984 LP, check the afro disco-y "Kep Kossou". Cover has lamination peeling and yellowing at opening side plus a sticker on front. French original.
  afro / tropical / world
BARBARA FING
ALL I WANT IS YOUR LOVE...
TREX RECORDS - Barbados Original
7" · VG+/VG · 120 SEK
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BARBARA FING - ALL I WANT IS YOUR LOVE / FOR THE CHILDREN:
1979 45 out of Barbados with the soca cut "For The Children", and the reggae track "All I Want Is Your Love" on the flip. Old shop stamp on both labels. Barbados original, green label issue. Comes in WIRL sleeve (a bit torn and with old shop stamp).
  afro / tropical / world
BEAUJOUR ET SES DIABLES DU RYTHME
SAME / RC 36
AUX ONDES - Guadeloupe Original
7" · VG+/VG · 850 SEK
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BEAUJOUR ET SES DIABLES DU RYTHME - SAME / RC 36:
Guadeloupean pic sleeve 45 with four jazzy, latin-tinged tracks including the deep but swinging "Ti Te Ya"! Vinyl is glossy with light sleeve marks, plays with mild surface noise, most likely inherent in the pressing. Pic sleeve looks ok on front, grades VG due to mild staining and aging on back. Guadeloupean original (made in France).
  afro / tropical / world
BISMILLAH KHAN & PARTY
BISMILLAH KHAN
REGAL - India Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 120 SEK
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BISMILLAH KHAN & PARTY - BISMILLAH KHAN:
Compilation from 1969.
  afro / tropical / world
CARIB TOKYO STEEL ORCHESTRA
THE CATERPILLAR
COMPAS RECORDS - Barbados Original
LP · VG/VG+ · 75 SEK
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CARIB TOKYO STEEL ORCHESTRA - THE CATERPILLAR:
Barbados original. Cover has a price tag on front and stamp on back.
  afro / tropical / world
CHINESE CULTURAL THEATRE GROUP
CHINESE CLASSIC INSTRUM...
FOLKWAYS - USA Later Pressing
10" · VG/VG+ · 45 SEK
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CHINESE CULTURAL THEATRE GROUP - CHINESE CLASSIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC:
Pic sleeve has neat writing + sticker on back. US later pressing.
  afro / tropical / world
COTI WORRELL Y SU ORQUESTA
MUHAMMAD ALI IN THE RIN...
SUPER RECORDS - Panama Original
7" · VG-/M · 300 SEK
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COTI WORRELL Y SU ORQUESTA - MUHAMMAD ALI IN THE RING / STAND IN LINE:
Scarce Panama 45 with two instant hit sides. Record has lots of surface wear but no terrible marks, plays pretty decent with some background crackle and pop. The pressing is loud, so the music powers through well. Writing on labels. Panama original.
  afro / tropical / world
DELE OJO & HIS STAR BROTHERS BAND
ILU OYINBO DARA / BOUNC...
PHILIPS WEST AFRIC... - Nigeria Original
7" · VG+/VG+ · 400 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". Slight warp in vinyl (most likely heat damage), looks and tracks a bit wobbly but plays ok with just minor flutter and some odd clicks. Nigerian original, 3-prong center issue. Comes with company sleeve (a bit worn and aged).
  afro / tropical / world
EBENEZER OBEY & HIS INTERNATIONAL BROTHERS BAND
IN THE 60'S VOL. 1
OBEY - Nigeria 2nd Pressing
LP · VG+/VG+ · 250 SEK
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EBENEZER OBEY & HIS INTERNATIONAL BROTHERS BAND - IN THE 60'S VOL. 1:
1980 compilation with 60s highlife and juju sounds by Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey. Listen to "Gbe Bemi Oluwa". Cover has some shelf wear and small writing on back. Nigerian 2nd pressing on Obey.
  afro / tropical / world
ENSEMBLE NATIONAL DES BALLETS DU SÉNÉGAL
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.
  afro / tropical / world
ERNESTO DJEDJE
ROI DU ZIGLIBITHY
ANALOG AFRICA - Germany Reissue
12" · M/M · 350 SEK
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ERNESTO DJEDJE - ROI DU ZIGLIBITHY:
Well-sounding compilation 12" featuring four dancefloor friendly tracks from 1977-82 by Ivorian star Ernesto Djédjé, check "Ziglibithiens" and "Nini".
  afro / tropical / world
FERKAT AL ARD
OGHNEYA
HABIBI FUNK - Germany Reissue
LP · M/M · 275 SEK
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FERKAT AL ARD - OGHNEYA:
Lebanese album from the late 70s, featuring vocals and compositions from Issam Hajali and lush arrangements by Ziad Rahbani. Listen to "Matar Al Sabah". Reissue.
  afro / tropical / world
FLAMBEAUX STEELBAND
SAME
MELODISC - UK 2nd Pressing
LP · VG+/VG+ · 120 SEK
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FLAMBEAUX STEELBAND - SAME:
UK steelband album with a funky boogaloo track in "Shingaling" plus a version of "Evil Ways". UK 2nd pressing on Melodisc (of LP first issued as "Les Flambeaux" on Mushroom).
  afro / tropical / world
FRANKIE FRANCIS ORCHESTRA
SNOW CONE / NO BIRTH CO...
NATION... - Trinidad and Tobago Original
7" · VG/Gen · 200 SEK
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FRANKIE FRANCIS ORCHESTRA - SNOW CONE / NO BIRTH CONTROL:
Two Trinidadian calypso sides. Vinyl looks more or less unplayed but is pale and has storage marks, plays with hiss and background crackle. Trinidad & Tobago original.
  afro / tropical / world
FREE MUSIC
FREE MUSIC (PART 1)
HABIBI FUNK - Germany Reissue
LP · M/M · 300 SEK
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FREE MUSIC - FREE MUSIC (PART 1):
Strong compilation of mid-70s tracks by Libyan band with a folk-infused disco funky sound - check "Hawelt Nensa Ghalaak" and "Ana Qalbi Ehtar"!
  afro / tropical / world
GEORGE ANDERSON
OUR MAN IN AFRICA
FM - USA Original
LP · VG+/VG · 250 SEK
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GEORGE ANDERSON - OUR MAN IN AFRICA:
Folky sounds by Cameroonian singer/songwriter George Anderson with a deep sound on the great "Mam'ame". Record has some light marks and signs of storage, plays ok with minor distractions. Cover shows mild wear and waviness, 9 cm split top seam right. US original.
  afro / tropical / world
GIUSEPPE COTER
BURUNDI (MUSIC FROM THE...
NONESUCH - USA Later Pressing
LP · VG/VG+ · 30 SEK
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GIUSEPPE COTER - BURUNDI (MUSIC FROM THE HEART OF AFRICA):
Field recordings with the kalimba dreams "Yes, I love Micombero" and "Bernadette II". US later pressing.
  afro / tropical / world
HAILU MERGIA
PIONEER WORKS SWING (LIVE)
AWESOME TAPES FROM AFR... - USA Original
LP · M/M · 350 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".
  afro / tropical / world
INNOV GNAWA
LILA
DAPTONE RECORDS - USA Original
LP · M/M · 225 SEK
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INNOV GNAWA - LILA:
Traditional Moroccan sounds by contemporary NYC-based gnawa band, listen to "Gnawi Baba Mimoun". US original, black vinyl issue.
  afro / tropical / world
JALI NYAMA SUSO
SONGS FROM THE GAMBIA
SONET - UK Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 75 SEK
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JALI NYAMA SUSO - SONGS FROM THE GAMBIA:
UK original. Cover has partly removed sticker at opening front and back.
  afro / tropical / world
JAMHURI JAZZ BAND
SIMBA MWITUNI / WASIWAS...
PHILIPS - Kenya Original
7" · VG/Gen · 200 SEK
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JAMHURI JAZZ BAND - SIMBA MWITUNI / WASIWASI ONDOA:
"Simba Mwituni" lovely afro rumba track by this Tanzanian band. Light sleeve marks, plays well. Neat writing on side B label. Kenyan original.
  afro / tropical / world
JOHNNY CLEGG & SAVUKA
SAME / GIYANI
BULLET / MINC - South Africa Original
12" · VG+/VG+ · 225 SEK
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JOHNNY CLEGG & SAVUKA - SAME / GIYANI:
Brave and influential band of South African musicians with a four-track EP from 1986 - "Giyani" is the highlight for me. Cover has some ring wear and a sticker on back.
  afro / tropical / world
KARUKURICHI P. ARUNACHALAM
NADASAWARA
HIS MASTER'S VOICE - India Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 200 SEK
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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 original.
  afro / tropical / world
KIMILISI NASUSI BAND
RAASI LUKEMBE ELALA / E...
CHIKHOLO CHIE BABUKUSU - Kenya Original
7" · VG+/M · 150 SEK
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KIMILISI NASUSI BAND - RAASI LUKEMBE ELALA / EKOMBE MBAYO BULIMI:
"Ekombe" bouncy club tune that takes off in the second part! Staining on A-side label. Kenyan original.
  afro / tropical / world
KIRU STARS
WAIRIMU / UTONGA NI WA ...
EDITIONS BY LAW - Kenya Original
7" · VG+/Gen · 180 SEK
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KIRU STARS - WAIRIMU / UTONGA NI WA NGAI:
"Wairimu" swinging Kikuyu benga for the DJs that takes off in the later part of the tune. Kenyan original.
  afro / tropical / world
KISSOON RAMASAR
TASSA KALINDAH / SHAKIL...
K.D.R.... - Trinidad and Tobago Original
7" · VG+/Gen · 300 SEK
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KISSOON RAMASAR - TASSA KALINDAH / SHAKILA HOO:
Two Indian flavoured tracks out of Trinidad - the percussive "Tassa Kalindah" has a minimal, hypnotic groove that could work great in the open minded DJ's set! Trinidad & Tobago original.
  afro / tropical / world
KOHACHIRO MIYATA
SHAKUHACHI (THE JAPANES...
NONESUCH - USA Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 100 SEK
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KOHACHIRO MIYATA - SHAKUHACHI (THE JAPANESE FLUTE):
Japanese flute master with some traditional Shakuhachi pieces. US original.
  afro / tropical / world
LE SEIGNEUR ROCHEREAU & L'AFRICAN FIESTA NAT...
SAME / 360.012
AFRICAN - France Original
LP · VG/VG+ · 100 SEK
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LE SEIGNEUR ROCHEREAU & L'AFRICAN FIESTA NATIONAL LE PEUPLE - SAME / 360.012:
Beautiful Congolese sounds from Tabu Ley & co on this compilation from circa 1970. Vinyl has minor marks, plays ok. Cover has a small sticker + tiny tear on front and a little staining on back.
  afro / tropical / world
LES VETERANS
WA DUG MA
EBOBOLO FIA PRODUCTION - France Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 300 SEK
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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.
  afro / tropical / world
LU-SHENG ENSEMBLE
CHINA: SHANTUNG FOLK MU...
NONESUCH - USA Later Pressing
LP · EX/VG+ · 60 SEK
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LU-SHENG ENSEMBLE - CHINA: SHANTUNG FOLK MUSIC & TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTAL PIECES:
US later pressing. Cover has tiny top split.
  afro / tropical / world
MAHAPURUSH MISRA
THE TRANDSCENDENTAL TAL
CONNOISSEUR SOCIETY - USA Original
LP · VG-/VG+ · 75 SEK
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MAHAPURUSH MISRA - THE TRANDSCENDENTAL TAL:
US original. Cover has small writing on back.
  afro / tropical / world
MAJID SOULA
CHANT AMAZIGH
HABIBI FUNK - Germany Reissue
LP · M/M · 300 SEK
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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".
  afro / tropical / world
MANU DIBANGO
MAKOSSA MAN
ATLANTIC - USA Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 225 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
MANU DIBANGO - MAKOSSA MAN:
"Weya" great afro/funk classic. Cover on this copy has slight sticker mark with a couple of tiny tear dots on front (unlike website photo). US original, red/green labels with 75 Rockefeller adress.
  afro / tropical / world
MIDNITE GROOVERS
SOUFE
NATURE ISLAND REC... - Dominica Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 900 SEK
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MIDNITE GROOVERS - SOUFE:
1984 cadence/reggae set from this Dominican group, check "Soufe" and the roots reggae track "Conqueror". Record in great shape. Cover has ring wear, small worn spots on edges, minor grubiness on back. Dominican only original.
  afro / tropical / world
MIGHTY SNIPER
PORTRAIT OF TRINIDAD / ...
... - Trinidad and Tobago Later Pressing
7" · VG+/Gen · 90 SEK
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MIGHTY SNIPER - PORTRAIT OF TRINIDAD / HE WANT TO PASS:
Two slices of Trinidadian calypso. Later Trinidad & Tobago pressing.
  afro / tropical / world
MUNIR BASHIR
IRAQ: UD CLASSIQUE ARABE
OCORA - France Later Pressing
LP · VG+/VG+ · 150 SEK
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MUNIR BASHIR - IRAQ: UD CLASSIQUE ARABE:
Album from 1971 by the oud master. Cover has minor sticker tear on front. French later pressing.
  afro / tropical / world
MUSTAPHA TETTEY ADDY
MASTER DRUMMER FROM GHANA
TANGENT RECORDS - UK Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 90 SEK
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MUSTAPHA TETTEY ADDY - MASTER DRUMMER FROM GHANA:
Traditional drumming and percussion from Ghana. Listen to "Dagomba Drums". Name stticker on back cover. UK original.
  afro / tropical / world
OLATUNJI
MORE DRUMS OF PASSION
COLUMBIA - USA Later Pressing
LP · VG+/VG · 60 SEK
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OLATUNJI - MORE DRUMS OF PASSION:
Later US pressing with red labels/yellow logos. CBS-stickers on front and back cover + labels. Cover has ring and edge wear + small round sticker on front (not on website photo).
  afro / tropical / world
OLUMO SOUNDZ
U.N. (UNITED NONSENSE)
BELIEVE! INTERNATIONAL - Sweden Original
LP · M/M · 300 SEK
NEW IN STOCK
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"!
  afro / tropical / world
ORCHESTRA ZIB HOMBERS
SAME
SONAFRIC - France Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 400 SEK
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ORCHESTRA ZIB HOMBERS - SAME:
Driving soukous with a warm vibe, listen to "Wicked Brother" and "L'Amour Est Aveugle". French original.
  afro / tropical / world
ORCHESTRE SOSSA
SAME
PATHÉ MARCONI EMI - France Original
LP · EX/VG+ · 900 SEK
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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.
  afro / tropical / world
PIERRE CLAVER ZENG
SAME
DRAGON PHÉNIX - France Original
LP · VG+/VG+ · 100 SEK
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PIERRE CLAVER ZENG - SAME:
Gabonese singer on a 1978 album. Small distribution sticker on back cover. French original.
  afro / tropical / world
PILITA
PHILIPPINE LOVE SONGS V...
PLAKA PILIPINO - Philippines Original
LP · VG+/VG · 60 SEK
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PILITA - PHILIPPINE LOVE SONGS VOLUME 1:
Philippines original from 1972. Gatefold sleeve has partial seam splits and two pieces of tape on spine.
  afro / tropical / world