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    Dr. Alimantado Born For A Purpose / Reason For Living40th Anniversary Limited Edition

    • Dr. Alimantado – Born For A Purpose / Reason For Living
    • Dr. Alimantado – Still Alive / Life All Over
    • 1. Born For A Purpose / Reason For Living
    • 2. Still Alive / Life All Over

    Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the original release in 1977 on Ital Sounds, Doctor Alimantado killer roots classic with full discomix gets a limited edition release with full colour sleeve.  Don't delay...

    Other Releases by Dr. Alimantado

    Dr. AlimantadoBest Dressed Chicken In TownKeyman
    BACK IT STOCK! from the good Doctor himself.. Anniversary reissue of this 70s roots dee jay classic, every track a KILLER! Recorded at Black Ark, King...
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    Dr. AlimantadoHouse Of SinglesKeyman
    Superb 12 track compilation of singles from 1969 to 1977 recorded at Dynamic, Randy's, Black Ark, King Tubby's and Harry J's. check "maccabee the third"...
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                      Nikki GiovanniPoems: 1968-2020
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                          I Hear Music In The StreetsNew York 1969-89
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                                Rock Against Racism 1976-1981By Syd Shelton
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                                                  Sabroso Guaganco Vol. 12Sabroso Guaganco Vol. 12
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                                                      Salsa Y Ache
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