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Various/PERSIAN FUNK LP    $19.50
Catalog #: SSRLP279 1
From 1953-79, the West leaning Iranian government helped launch several record labels through their Ministry of Culture. That was abruptly wiped out in 1979 when AYATOLLAH KOHMEINI ousted the SHAH via revolution. 11 funky cuts. Finally getting re-pressed by SECRET STASH, back next week!
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Various/PICONEMA: EAST AFRICAN HITS.. LP    $40.50
Catalog #: ROCLP010 1
Subtitled "EAST AFRICAN HITS ON THE COLOMBIAN COAST", the "PICONEMA" compilation showcases tracks from the Kenyan genre of benga music that has found a devoted following among the African diaspora of Colombia, played on soundystems called "picos". (ROCAFORT RECORDS)
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Various/PLANET LATINO CD    $18.00
Catalog #: FSRCD037 2
FREESTYLE venture to the South American continent for their latest compilation, "PLANET LATINO". A perfect mix of old and new Latin flavors, cuts come from as wide a variety of folks as QUANTIC, ALOE BLACC, MANTECA, SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA, LUISITO QUINTERO, and many more. (FREESTYLE)
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Various/PSYCH-FUNK 101 1968-1975 CD    $18.00
Catalog #: WPFC101CD 2
Back in! "A GLOBAL PSYCHEDELIC FUNK CURRICULUM" compiles psyche funk music from around the globe from the late '60s to early '70s. Fourteen tracks of obscure music from Turkey, Nigeria, Ethiopia, South Korea, Greece, Iran, Germany, Italy, Lebanon, Egypt, Russia and France. Digipak.
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Various/PSYCH-FUNK 101 1968-1975 DLP    $19.50
Catalog #: WPFC101LP 1
Back in! "A GLOBAL PSYCHEDELIC FUNK CURRICULUM" compiles psyche funk music from around the globe. Gatefold sleeve and extensive liner notes!! Obscure funky gems from Turkey, Nigeria, Ethiopia, South Korea, Greece, Iran, Italy Germany, Lebanon, Egypt, Russia & France. 14 tracks. (WORLD PSYCHEDELIC)
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Various/PSYCH-FUNK 103 SA-RE-GA CD    $19.50
Catalog #: WPFC103CD 2
WORLD PSYCHEDELIC returns with a new volume of rare psychedelic funk, 20 Indian funky fuzzy nuggets from the 60s and 70s, includes a deluxe 52 page booklet with detailed annotation and never before seen photos and ephemera. Most cuts have been restored and remastered from original tapes.
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Various/PSYCH-FUNK 103 SA-RE-GA DLP    $22.50
Catalog #: WPFC103LP 1
WORLD PSYCHEDELIC returns with a new volume of rare psychedelic funk, 20 Indian funky fuzzy nuggets from the 60s and 70s, includes a deluxe 52 page booklet with detailed annotation and never before seen photos and ephemera. Most cuts have been restored and remastered from original tapes.
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Various/PULP FUSION: AFRICA FUNK DCD    $22.50
Catalog #: MITTCD001 2
Already a seminal series, PULP FUSION continues to bring pressure w/this best of double CD compiling the brightest moments from their "AFRICA FUNK" comps. Compiled by RUSS DEWBURY, it features old & new, from Africa, US, & UK acts including ONENESS OF JUJU, ANTIBALAS, MANU DIBANGO, etc. (HARMLESS)
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Various/REGGAE AFRICA (1972-1981) LP    $27.00
Catalog #: ASVN067 1
"REGGAE AFRICA: ROOTS AND CULTURE, 1972 to 1981" tries to capture the evolution of reggae on the African continent. Nine songs total, with music from THE MEBUSAS, GEORGES HAPPI, BLACK REGGAE, CHRISTY ESSIEN, THE LIJADU SISTERS, TALA ANDRE MARIE, ESSAMA BIKOULA, & CARLOS & MIKI. (AFRICA SEVEN)
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Various/REPUBLICAFROBEAT VOL. 2 CD    $24.00
Catalog #: LMNK14CD 2
Spain's LOVEMONK RECORDS brings the heat once again with this compilation of heavy modern afro-beat inspired beats. Artists like NICKODEMUS, QUANTIC, RAW DEAL, NOSTALGIA 77, THEIVERY CORP and more, including a rare official afro-beat version of an AL GREEN track. Keeping the spirit of FELA alive.
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Various/RETURN TO THE MOTHERS' GARDEN LP    $24.00
Catalog #: ASVN044 1
Subtitled "MORE FUNKY SOUNDS OF FEMALE AFRICA 1971 - 1982", AFRICA SEVEN turns out 10 more African funk/soul jams. Includes music by MIRIAM MAKEBA, SISSI MASSILA, THEODORA IFUDU, OBY ONYIOHA, NANA LOVE, JOY NWOSU, NAYANKA BELL, CHRISTY ESSIEN, BEBE MANGA, and DIANE SOLO. (AFRICA SEVEN)
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Various/REVOLUCION:CUBAN FUNK GROOVES CD    $18.00
Catalog #: FSRCD056 9
TOM WIELANDS new comp digs deep to provide a 12 track mix of straight ahead funk and psychedelic experimentation of Cuban grooves with frequent hints of traditional sound. If you are into music beyond BUENA VISTA, ARTURO SANDOVAL and CELIA CRUZ, you recognize some of these names! (FREESTYLE)
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Various/SABOR DO BRASIL VOL V LP    $21.00
Catalog #: SABOR005 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Documenting the late 70's "AFRO COSMIC MUSIC" cult of ITALY, this new volume focuses on AFRO BRASILIAN cosmic dance ranging from classic bossa nova, samba, exotica and psyche/experimental jams, many have been re edited and extended. 11 tracks, limited edition vinyl press of...
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Various/SABOR DO BRAZIL VOL VI LP    $21.00
Catalog #: SABOR006 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. The legendary SABOR DO BRASIL compilations are back, presenting the very best "BRAZILIAN COSMIC" music. Volume Six continues to mesh spacey bits of synth and syncopated beats with Brazilian rhythms, including rare edits and long versions. Includes "CHOSEN ONES", "RODA", HEY...
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Various/SALSA DURA CD    $18.00
Catalog #: FSRCD049 2
One of the UK's best known salsa DJs drops 13 contemporary "hard" salsa tracks from across the globe - Colombia, NYC, Venezuela, the UK! Top acts SANTIAGO ALL STARS, SNOWBOY, CHEO LINARES, OUR LATIN GROOVE, and more! Some of the best contemporary salsa presented by DJ LUBI! (FREESTYLE)
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Various/SISTER BOSSA VOL 5 CD    $16.50
Catalog #: IRM802CD 2
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Various/TERRA INCOGNITA LP    $24.00
Catalog #: ERC034 1
AUXILIO DE CIENTO, an underground Spanish label of the 80's, collected an international mix of synth-pop, new wave, world, and industrial sounds. This 12-song compilation highlights the best of the label for a modern audience. (EMOTIONAL RESCUE)
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Various/THE BOYS FROM NAIROBI LP    $30.00
Catalog #: NWS12 9
Subtitled "BENGA & RUMBA FROM 1980's KENYA", this 10-song compilation has five Kenyan groups all with "BOYS" in their names, a common theme at the time. Previously only available in Kenya, all were 7" singles produced as part of BABU SHAH's AUDIO PRODUCTIONS stable. (NO WAHALA SOUNDS)
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Various/TOKYO RIDDIM VOL 2: 1979-1986 LP    $40.50
Catalog #: TIME021 1
TIME CAPSULE dives deeper into the story of Japanese reggae pop with a 2nd volume of their series exploring the experimental sound that was unlike anything that either Japan or Jamaica had heard before. These 8 songs were compiled by KAY SUZUKI and includes an informational insert. (TIME CAPSULE)
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Various/TOO HECTIC:CALIFORNIA SKA(CV) LP    $22.50
Catalog #: PAYSKA001 1
JUMP UP/PAY ATTENTION all California 17 band ska collection on random color vinyl, includes HALF PAST TWO, LEFT ALONE, GOODWIN CLUB, BITE ME BAMBI, THE STEP DAUGHTERS, MONKEY, HOORAY FOR OUR SIDE, GABRIELA PENKA, CODENAME ROCKY TUNNEL VISION, DAY LABOR, GHETTO ON PHYRE, NOISE COMPLIANT, MEDDLERS...
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Various/TURK JERK CD    $18.00
Catalog #: FCCD033 2
A feast of TURKISH musical delights from the 60s & 70s! Legendary producer and world class crate digger TANDY LOVE (aka ANAGRAM JAM) returns to edit up 13 tracks of mind blowing vintage Turkish psyche funk. Released by FAT CITY RECORDINGS. Stickered with quotes from GRUFF RHYS and EDAN.
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Various/TURK JERK LP    $19.50
Catalog #: FCLP018 1
A feast of TURKISH musical delights from the 60s & 70s! Legendary producer and world class crate digger TANDY LOVE (aka ANAGRAM JAM) returns to edit up 13 tracks of mind blowing vintage Turkish psyche funk. Released by FAT CITY. Stickered with quotes from GRUFF RHYS and EDAN. Finally back in!!
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Various/ULTIMATE BRAZILIAN BREAKS #2 CD    $13.50
Catalog #: MDCD002 2
Warehouse find! 3URGE DISCO with the second installment with the SUGARLOAF GANGSTERS hitting the spot once more with another solid collection of Latin-flavored breaks, with cuts coming from OS TREMENDOES, DOM SALVANINI, FREESOM ORQUESTRA, and more. Cool artwork. Relisted and on sale! Get this.
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Various/ULTIMATE BRAZILIAN BREAKS CD    $13.50
Catalog #: MDCD001 2
Warehouse find! The SUGARLOAF GANGSTERS (GAMM) dropped this killer album of the best in Brazilian breaks and beats back in 2006. From dirty funk to smooth Latin jazz soul here are 14 ultra-rare Brazilian funk cuts. Cool graffiti style cover art. Relisted and on sale.
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Various/WEST INDIES FUNK CD    $18.00
Catalog #: TRA424003CD 2
From the MUSIC FOR PLEASURE label who also brought you "DISC O' LYPSO", comes this new selection of 70s West Indian party cuts. Ripe with American funk and W.I. bite, these tracks dig heavily from the Steel Band Orchestra hotel circut in Jamaica and Trinidad. Get out your HOT PANTS. 11 tracks.
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Various/WEST INDIES FUNK DLP    $19.50
Catalog #: TRA424003 1
From the MUSIC FOR PLEASURE label who also brought you "DISC O' LYPSO", comes this new selection of 70s West Indian party cuts. Ripe with American funk and W.I. bite, these tracks dig heavily from the Steel Band Orchestra hotel circut in Jamaica and Trinidad. Get out your HOT PANTS. 11 tracks.
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Vince Guaraldi/VINCE & BOLA GTFD LP    $19.50
Catalog #: DOL1041HG 1
DOL gatefold reissue of the 1963 album that was part of the bossa nova wave, teaming composer GUARALDI up with Brazilian guitarisy BOLA SETE. Five gorgeous gems including a bossa treatment of HORACE SILVER's "MOON RAYS'. Essential.
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Vis-A-Vis/OBI AGYE ME DOFO LP    $19.50
Catalog #: CRULP102 1
SECRET STASH's CONTINENTAL imprint is back with a killer reissue from West African stalwarts VIS-A-VIS, who helped propel K FRIMPONG to fame under the alias of THE CUBAN FIESTAS. This rare and essential 1977 LP features five tracks of propelling funk grooves with soulful hilife vocals. Inc download.
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Void Union/RETURN OF THE SUPER VAPE LP    $22.50
Catalog #: JUMP141LP 1
Latest album from all-star Boston traditional ska/reggae act formed by ex members of WESTBOUND TRAIN and THE TOASTERS Ten trx of jazzy Jamaican vibes guests include STEVE JACKSON (THE PIETASTERS), ALEX DESERT (HEPCAT), MR T T BONE, D. HILLYARD (SLACKERS) & THE EXPANDERS. Repress orange wax.(JUMPUP)
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Vox Populi!/AITHER LP    $33.00
Catalog #: ERC030 1
EMOTIONAL RESCUE pulls deep from the esoteric well with this remastered album originally released in 1989, a self-styled "ethno-industrial" project including numerous musicians. This melting pot fuses Persian folkloric vocals with dub, downtempo, & psychedelia. 2022 repress! (EMOTIONAL RESCUE)
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Wally Badarou/BACK TO SCALES (1980) CD    $18.00
Catalog #: LVCD01 2
BADAROU fused African grooves with the emerging electro sounds of the 80s, he played with ROBERT PALMER, TALKING HEADS, GRACE JONES, MANU DIBANGO and was considered LEVEL 42's "fifth" member. A synthesizer delight, MASSIVE ATTACK even sampled his '84 classic "MAMBO". In demand reissue!(LOVE VINYL)
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Wally Badarou/BACK TO SCALES (1980) LP    $27.00
Catalog #: LVLP01 1
BADAROU fused African grooves with the emerging electro sounds of the 80s, he played with ROBERT PALMER, TALKING HEADS, GRACE JONES, MANU DIBANGO and was considered LEVEL 42's 5th member. A synthesizer delight, MASSIVE ATTACK even sampled his '84 classic "MAMBO". Last copies already OOP. (LOVE...
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Willie Bobo/HELL OF AN ACT... & BOBO CD    $18.00
Catalog #: CDSBPJ39 2
One of the great Latin percussionists of his time, having worked with TITO PUENTE, CAL TJADER, HERBIE MANN, and SANTAMARIA, as well as releasing numerous albums of his own. This CD is comprised of the 2 albums he put out on COLUMBIA in the late 70's: "HELL OF AN ACT TO FOLLOW" & "BOBO".
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Yage/THE WOODLANDS OF OLD CD    $18.00
Catalog #: CDTOT60 2
FSOL release under the alias of their engineer YAGE. Traditional electronic sounds with other ethnic Brazilian and Middle East influences, "THE WOODLANDS OF OLD" is full of odd rhythms and eerie melodies. WILL WHITE of the PROPELLERHEADS featured on drums for three tracks. (JUMPIN'& PUMPIN')
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Yma Sumac/MAMBO! 1954 (RED) LP    $25.50
Catalog #: DOS724H 1
DOL reissues the 5th studio album by Peruvian singer YMA SUMAC, originally released in 1954 on CAPITOL. A classic in the exotica world, tracks include "GOOMBA BOOMBA", "CHA CHA GITANO", "JUNGLA", "CARNAVALITO BOLIVIANO", "FIVE BOTTLES OF MAMBO", "CHICKEN TALK", "MALAMBO NO 1" and many more. Red wax!
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Young Israelites/ENDLESSLY (YELLOW) LP    $22.50
Catalog #: JUMP197LP 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Tel Aviv's world famous roots reggae & rocksteady band's latest album now on yellow vinyl! Darlings of BBC presenters DON LETTS and DAVID RODIGAN, the band is once again set to hit the European reggae circuit in 2024. Ten tracks of lovers rock vibes with gorgeous three part...
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Yves Montand/A PARIS GTFD LP    $19.50
Catalog #: DOL1060HG 1
DOL gatefold reissue of 1962 album on KING from French pop chanson, 13 tracks including "PREMIERS PAS", "BARBARA", "AMOUR MON CHER AMOUR" and many more of his international hits.
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Zeep/ZEEP CD    $15.00
Catalog #: FARO120CD 2
With influence ranging from London to Brazil, ZEEP aka DA LATA's CHRIS FRANCK & NINA MIRANDA, bring together an album inspired by the live, funky, & folksy attitude of the 70's. Imagine LED ZEP, THE METERS, & THE BEATLES jamming w/Tropicalistas GAL COSTA, GILBERTO GIL, & OS MUTANTES! (FAR OUT)
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Zelia Barbosa/BRAZIL:SONGS OF PROTEST LP    $21.00
Catalog #: KSRE7LP 1
Back in stock! Amazing conscious Brazilian record originally released in the US only by MONITOR RECORDS in 1968. The SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS institute reissued the CD, but this is the first time it's every been on vinly. 12 tracks about 60s life in Brazil. English lyrics incl. (KINDRED SPIRITS)
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