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    Boco Running The Mardi Gras / Smile

    Big Crown Records
    • Boco – Running The Mardi Gras
    • Boco – Smile
    • 1. Running The Mardi Gras
    • 2. Smile

    Big Crown Records is proud to present the reissue of this uber rare underground cult classic Running The Mardi Gras by Boco. Those lucky enough to find an original copy are paying upwards of $1000.00 for this truly unique psych rock / funk gem on 45. You know the drill on 7" like this!

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