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Skull Snaps Skull Snaps Mr Bongo

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1. A Hora É Essa
2. Toda Quarta-Feira Depois Do Amor
3. Dominus Tecum
4. Ay Adelita
5. Vida De Artista
6. Mia
7. Na Boca Do Sol
8. Em Família
9. Detalhes
10. É Preciso Dizer Adeus
11. Dez Bilhões De Neurônios
12. Badalação (Bahia, Volume 2)

This classic Brazilian LP was originally released in 1972 featuring an all star line up including Arthur Verocai, Erasmo Carlos, Roberto Carlos, Marcos Valle, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Nonato Buzar and Vinicius de Moraes amongst others. Another essential reissue via Mr Bongo!

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Official reissue from Mr Bongo, widely available for the first time in forty-five years, featuring one of the most sampled breaks in history...SKULL SNAPS...

Jerry Butler & Jerry Peters Melindo Latino / I’m Gonna Love You Just A Little Bit More Babe Mr Bongo

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Another wicked 45 reissue from the Mr bongo camp. Jerry Butler & Jerry Peters classic soundtrack cut 'Melindo Latino' taken from the awesome ‘Melinda’...

Billy Butler & Infinity Whatever’s Fair / Simple Things Mr Bongo

1. Melinda Latino
2. I’m Gonna Love You Just A Little Bit More Babe
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Killer northern soul reissue from Mr Bongo. Billy Butler & Infinity's ‘Whatever’s Fair’ is a storming Northern Soul cut of the highest order, 'Simple...

Atmosfear En Trance Mr Bongo

1. Whatever's Fair
2. Lady Lee – Simple Things
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Official Mr Bongo reissue of the Brit-funk classic - 'En Trance' by Atmosfear - which was originally released in 1981 via Elite / MCA records. A joyous...

Jazz-Funk

1. Free Tonight
2. Duende
3. Creator’s Dream
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Helio Matheus / Doris Monteiro Mais Kriola / Maita Mr Bongo

Another killer Brazilian 7" from the Mr Bongo stable! ‘Mais Kriola’ is a lovely laidback mid-tempo boogie/soul/fusion jam, whilst ‘Maita’ is a...

Gyedu Blay Ambolley Simigwa Mr Bongo

1. Helio Matheus – Mais Kriola
2. Doris Monteiro – Maita
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Legendary Ghanian album given the reissue treatment by Mr Bongo! Highlife, afrobeat, folk and funk all present on this Ambolleys debut solo album originally...

The Sylvers I Know Myself / Wish That I Could Talk To You Mr Bongo

2. Akoko Ba
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Two of the key tracks lifted from the The Sylvers' first, self-titled album. Produced by Jerry Butler, Keg Johnson and Michael Viner, written by the hugely...

Foster Sylvers / The Sylvers Misdemeanor / When I’m Near You Mr Bongo

1. I Know Myself
2. Wish That I Could Talk To You
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Classic soul gem, ‘Misdemeanour’ as sampled by the likes of Madlib, Big Daddy Kane, Rodney P, The D.O.C, Pete Rock and more! Backed with the beautiful,...

The Sylvers Only One Can Win / Fools Paradise Mr Bongo

1. Foster Sylvers – Misdemeanor
2. The Sylvers – When I’m Near You
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Another classic, heartbreaking soul joint from The Sylvers ‘Only One Can Win’ - brilliantly flipped by J Dilla on his epic ‘Two Can Win’ on his...

Spaceark Spaceark Mr Bongo

1. Only One Can Win
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Mr bongo reissue of this super rare, brilliant self-released, private-press jazz/soul LP from 1975, recorded at Sunset Sound studios in LA. Originals of...

Tim Maia Tim Maia (1977)Mr Bongo

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Mr bongo reissue of the fantastic 1977 album from legendary Brazilian artist, Tim Maia. A fusion of soul, boogie, disco and MPB, featuring the killer ‘E...

Cymande Fug / Brothers On The Slide Mr Bongo

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Mr Bongo continue to delve into the back catalogue of the incredible south London funk band Cymande. This 7" turns to the all time classic jam "Brothers...

O'Seis Suicida / Apocalipse Mr Bongo

1. Fug
2. Brothers On The Slide
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Heavyweight Brazilian psyche by "Os Mutantes, before they were Os Mutantes"! A previously impossibly rare 45, now reissued via Mr Bongo!

Tunde Mabadu Viva Disco Mr Bongo

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Ultra rare and sought after afro beat from 1980, reissued by Mr Bongo, originally issued on Afrodesia. Up-beat, afro, party-starters a plenty here!

Protoje A Matter Of Time Mr Bongo

1. Alabosi
2. Disco Press Funk
3. Amupara Ko Ma Dara
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A MATTER OF TIME is the follow-up to Protoje’s critically acclaimed 2015 full-length, Ancient Future, which featured the hit single “Who Knows” ft...

Super Elcados Togetherness Is Always A Good Venture: Tambourine Party Vol. 2 Mr Bongo

1. Flames
2. Blood Money
3. Mind Of A King
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Official Mr Bongo reissue of the ultra-rare album by ‘Super Elcados’. A fusion of heavyweight Nigerian funk, soul & disco, originally released by EMI...

Shina Williams & His African Percussionists African Dances Mr Bongo

1. Tambourine Party
2. Afro Funk
3. Xray Gun
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First official reissue of the extremely rare, ground-breaking Nigerian disco-boogie LP from 1979 by Lagos-based bandleader, Shina Williams. Features the...

Foster Sylvers Foster Sylvers Mr Bongo

2. Agboju Logun
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Mr Bongo reissue this brilliant funk-soul album from 1973. Written by Leon Sylvers III, produced by a heavyweight line-up comprising Jerry Butler, Keg...

1. Misdemeanor
2. Big Things Come In Small Packages
3. I'm Your Puppet
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The Sylvers II Mr Bongo

Beautiful, golden-era soul written by Leon Sylvers III, produced by Jerry Butler and Keg Johnson. The Sylvers were a familyfrom Los Angeles who were very...

Burnier & Cartier Burnier & Cartier Mr Bongo

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Official Mr Bongo reissue of this classic, highly sought-after Brazilian LP from 1974 that touches on MPB, soul, jazz, disco and boogie. Recommended!

Ebo Taylor Yen Ara Mr Bongo

1. Só Tem Lugar Pra Você
2. Aldeia Global
3. Lejos De Mi
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After 60 years in the business, Ghanaian music legend Ebo Taylor returns with perhaps his finest album to date! The man combines high-energy afrobeat,...

Tim Maia Disco Club Mr Bongo

1. Poverty No Good
2. Mumudey Mumudey
3. Krumandey
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Mr Bongo reissue Brazilian legend Tim Maia's eighth studio album 'Disco Club'. Recorded in 1978, this is a latter-period gem from the larger than life...

Brazilian, Disco

1. A Fim De Voltar
2. Acenda O Farol
3. Sossego
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Disco Dub Band For The Love Of Money Mr Bongo

Mr Bongo reissue this Danny Krivit and DJ Harvey favourite, as sampled by J Dilla and Glenn Underground - a dubby disco cover of the Gamble & Huff penned...

Disco, Disco not Disco

2. For The Love Of Money (Disco Dub)
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The Original Sound Of Burkina FasoVarious ArtistsMr Bongo

Burkina Faso may be one of the least well-known parts of West Africa but it has a deep history and musical pedigree. A few years before President Thomas...

African , Compilations

1. Abdoulaye Cisse – Jeunesse Wilila
2. Bozambo – Kombisse
3. Pierre Sandwidi – Boy Cuisinier
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Mr Bongo Record Club: Vol. 2Various ArtistsMr Bongo

The second, anticipated instalment in Mr Bongo's 'Record Club' series selects the label's recent discoveries and sought-after obscurities that form the...

African , Tropical/World/Outernational, Compilations

1. Elbernita 'Twinkie' Clark – Awake O Zion
2. Dee Edwards – Put Your Love On The Line
3. Anubis – Ecology
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Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti Mr Bongo

Reissue from Mr Bongo of this 1982 Brazilian boogie and disco classic! Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti were the producers behind classic albums from a...

Marijata This Is Marijata Mr Bongo

1. Jorgeia Corisco
2. No Bom Sentido
3. Aleluia
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Marijata was a group made up of three members – Kofi 'Electric' Addison on drums, Bob Fischlan on organ and Nat Osmanu on guitar, hailing from Ghana. ...

1. I Walk Alone
2. We Live In Peace
3. No Condition Is Permanent
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Gal Costa Índia Mr Bongo

Essential reissue from Mr Bongo!!!! A post-Tropicalia masterpiece from one of the movements key figures and true legends of Brazilian music,...

Horseman Computer Mr Bongo

1. Índia
2. Milho Verde
3. Presente Cotidiano
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Horseman on vocals with instrumental on the flip, produced by Prince Fatty.

Hollie Cook Milk & Honey Mr Bongo

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Wicked early single from Hollie Cook originally released in 2007 with dub version on the flip.

Mungo's Hi-Fi Scrub A Dub Style Mr Bongo

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Prince Fatty's mix of Mungo's tune with the late Sugar Minott, their original mix on the flip.

Reggae, Roots, Dancehall

1. Scrub A Dub Style (Prince Fatty Mix)
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Mungo's Hi-Fi Under Arrest Mr Bongo

Featuring Prince Fatty remix and original mix by Mungo's Hi-Fi.

Prince Fatty Insane In The Brain Mr Bongo

1. Under Arrest (Prince Fatty Mix)
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Featuring Horseman on vocals on this infectious skank from Prince Fatty with dub version on the flip.

Antonio Carlos & Jocafi Mudei De Idéia Mr Bongo

1. Insane In The Brain
2. Insane In The Brain (Dub Mix)
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Vinyl now in stock! Psychedelic rock, samba-funk and truly tripped-out MPB! Antonio Carlos & Jocafi were a very successful and famous Brazilian...

Pedro Santos Krishnanda Mr Bongo

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Mr Bongo reissue the insanely-rare 'Krishnanda' from 1968 by Pedro Santos. A spiritual, psychedelic Brazilian masterpiece from...

Wilson Simonal / Osmar Milito Nanã / Rita Jeep Mr Bongo

1. Ritual Negro
2. Agua Viva
3. Um So
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Wilson Simonal - Nana‘Nana’ is the fourth Simonal track to appear in the Brazil 45’s series. Lush, horn and string laden MPB-samba-jazz, taken...

Ayaléw Mèsfin & Black Lion Band / Feqadu Amdé-Mesqel Gèdawo / Asmarina Mr Bongo

1. Wilson Simonal – Nanã
2. Osmar Milito – Rita Jeep
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Killer Ethiopian afro jazz!

Hanna / Almir Ricardi Deixa Rodar / To Parado Na Tua Mr Bongo

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‘Deixa Rodar’ is an essential midtempo disco/boogie jam taken from Hanna’s ‘Deixa Rodar’ LP from 1979. A tip off from our good friend Mark ‘GV’...

Antonio Adolfo e Brazuca / Erasmo Carlos Gloria Glorinha / Coqueiro Verde Mr Bongo

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‘Gloria Glorinha’ – quirky, upbeat MPB-funk with soaring vocals, JB esque stabs, horns and bubbling piano. Originally released as part of a 4-track...

Os Orixás Os Orixás Mr Bongo

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Mr Bongo reissue this gorgeous Brazilian obscurity from 1978. The band's only release loaded with samba, funk, folk and jazz rhythms over tough afro-Brazillian...

Elizeth Cardoso / Elza Soares Eu Bebo Sim / Deixa A Nega Gingar Mr Bongo

1. Exú
2. Ogun
3. Omulú
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'Eu Bebo Sim' is a samba-rock master class from Elizeth Cardoso originally released on Copacabana in 1973, as featured on her Disco de Ouro in 1974. Elza,...

Tito Puente / Willie Bobo Safari / Be’s The Other Way Mr Bongo

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'Safari' is an essential latin soul/boogaloo cut from the master Tito. Heavy on horns and percussion as you would expect. Taken from the ‘The King...

Latin

1. Tito Puente – Safari
2. Willie Bobo – Be’s The Other Way
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Wganda Kenya / Peter King Shalaode / Ajo Mr Bongo

All time classic afro-beat killers!

Tito Puente / Sahib Shihab Tito's Odyssey / Om Mani Padme Hum Mr Bongo

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Tito Puente (AKA The Musical Pope) with an epic live version of "2001 Space Odyssey". Recorded at Carnegie Hall in 1974 it's never been pressed to 45 during...

Arthur Verocai Arthur Verocai Mr Bongo

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Melancholic, psych folk-Brazilian classic!!! Lush beautiful arrangements, sample-laden gem! In 1972 a repressive Brazilian military dictatorship frowned...

Antonio Adolfo Dois Minutos De Uma Nova Dia / Candomblé Mr Bongo

1. Caboclo
2. Pelas Sombras
3. Sylvia
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‘2 Minutos De Um Novo Dia’ – pacey samba-funk-MPB that originally appeared on a 7” from 1969 released on Odeon Brazil. Soaring vocals, strings...

Banda Black Rio Maria Fumaça / Mr. Funky Samba Mr Bongo

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Double A-side from the legendary Brazilian disco-jazz-funk masters Banda Black Rio. Both cuts come from their brilliant ‘Maria Fumaça’ LP; an essential...

Elis Regina Ye Me Le / En Büyük Şansın Yaşıyor Olman Mr Bongo

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‘Ye Mele’ double sider, featuring Elis’ version and an incredible Turkish cover by the wonderful Şenay. Luiz Carlos Vinhas ‘Le Mele’ is an all...

Mulatu Astatke Assiyo Bellema / Hasabe Mr Bongo

1. Ye Me Le
2. Şenay – En Büyük Şansın Yaşıyor Olman
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‘Assiyo Bellema’ – Mulatu goes afro-latin, plus steel drums courtesy of Frank Holder. Assiyo Bellema was recorded during Mulatu’s...

Ebo Taylor My Love And Music (Reissue)Mr Bongo

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Originally released in 1975 on Gapophone Records, George Prah’s label, hailing from Ghana. Only available in very limited quantity (reportedly 500 copies)...