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Foster Sylvers Foster Sylvers

LP MRBLP167£18.99
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CD MRBCD167£11.99
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1. Misdemeanor
2. Big Things Come In Small Packages
3. I'm Your Puppet
4. Mockingbird
5. I'll Get You In The End
6. Hey Little Girl
7. Happy Face
8. Swooperman
9. More Love
10. Only My Love Is True
11. Lullabye / Uncle Albert

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 Johnson and Michael Viner. As with the majority of The Sylvers music from this period, the album has been heavily sampled. ‘Misdemeanour’ is a truly classic break and has been utilised by Madlib, Big Daddy Kane, Rodney P, The D.O.C, Pete Rock and many more.

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Carlos Sodré Ciumeira / Rasga Teu Verso Mr Bongo

Mr Bongo reissue of this sought after double sider of uptempo vintage MPB samba jazz from Carlos Sodré, originally on Copacabana in 1965.

1. Ciumeira
2. Rasga Teu Verso
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Spaceark Spaceark Mr Bongo

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...

1. Everybody's Trying
2. Understand
3. Fever Pitch
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Atmosfear Dancing In Outer Space / Outer Space Mr Bongo

Classic brit-funk gem from 1979 reissued via Mr Bongo! Features replica Elite records centre labels for that extra authentic touch!

Disco, Classic Disco, Jazz-Funk

1. Dancing In Outer Space
2. Outer Space
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12"£8.99
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Jerry Butler & Jerry Peters Melindo Latino / I’m Gonna Love You Just A Little Bit More Babe Mr Bongo

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

1. Melinda Latino
2. I’m Gonna Love You Just A Little Bit More Babe
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Billy Butler & Infinity Whatever’s Fair / Simple Things Mr Bongo

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...

1. Whatever's Fair
2. Lady Lee – Simple Things
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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...

1. Helio Matheus – Mais Kriola
2. Doris Monteiro – Maita
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Gyedu Blay Ambolley Simigwa Mr Bongo

Legendary Ghanian album given the reissue treatment by Mr Bongo! Highlife, afrobeat, folk and funk all present on this Ambolleys debut solo album originally...

2. Akoko Ba
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The Sylvers I Know Myself / Wish That I Could Talk To You Mr Bongo

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...

1. I Know Myself
2. Wish That I Could Talk To You
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Foster Sylvers / The Sylvers Misdemeanor / When I’m Near You Mr Bongo

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,...

1. Foster Sylvers – Misdemeanor
2. The Sylvers – When I’m Near You
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The Sylvers Only One Can Win / Fools Paradise Mr Bongo

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...

1. Only One Can Win
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Cesar Mariano & Cia Sao Paulo Brasil Mr Bongo

First official reissue outside of Brazil of this classic Brazilian jazz-funk fusion album from Mr Bongo. Tight, tough drum grooves, intricate arrangements,...

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Tim Maia What You Want To Bet? / These Are The Songs Mr Bongo

Mr Bongo reissue of the debut single from the mighty Tim Maia! Released upon his return from the USA in the late 60’s. Sung in English, these two cuts...

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7"£9.99
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Cymande Fug / Brothers On The Slide Mr Bongo

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...

1. Fug
2. Brothers On The Slide
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O'Seis Suicida / Apocalipse Mr Bongo

Heavyweight Brazilian psyche by "Os Mutantes, before they were Os Mutantes"! A previously impossibly rare 45, now reissued via Mr Bongo!

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7"£11.99
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Tunde Mabadu Viva Disco Mr Bongo

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!

1. Alabosi
2. Disco Press Funk
3. Amupara Ko Ma Dara
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Protoje A Matter Of Time Mr Bongo

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...

1. Flames
2. Blood Money
3. Mind Of A King
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Super Elcados Togetherness Is Always A Good Venture: Tambourine Party Vol. 2 Mr Bongo

Official Mr Bongo reissue of the ultra-rare album by ‘Super Elcados’. A fusion of heavyweight Nigerian funk, soul & disco, originally released by EMI...

1. Tambourine Party
2. Afro Funk
3. Xray Gun
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Célia Célia Mr Bongo

This classic Brazilian LP was originally released in 1972 featuring an all star line up including Arthur Verocai, Erasmo Carlos, Roberto Carlos, Marcos...

1. A Hora É Essa
2. Toda Quarta-Feira Depois Do Amor
3. Dominus Tecum
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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...

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Burnier & Cartier Burnier & Cartier Mr Bongo

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

1. Só Tem Lugar Pra Você
2. Aldeia Global
3. Lejos De Mi
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Ebo Taylor Yen Ara Mr Bongo

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,...

1. Poverty No Good
2. Mumudey Mumudey
3. Krumandey
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Tim Maia Disco Club Mr Bongo

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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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...

1. Jorgeia Corisco
2. No Bom Sentido
3. Aleluia
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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,...

1. Índia
2. Milho Verde
3. Presente Cotidiano
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Horseman Computer Mr Bongo

Horseman on vocals with instrumental on the flip, produced by Prince Fatty.

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7"£6.99
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Prince Fatty, Hollie Cook & Horseman Got Your Money Mr Bongo

Great duel vocal cut from Hollie Cook and Horseman on this upbeat roots 7" from 2012.

1. Got Your Money (Vocal)
2. Got Your Money (Dub)
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Hollie Cook Milk & Honey Mr Bongo

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

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

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.

1. Under Arrest (Prince Fatty Mix)
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Prince Fatty Insane In The Brain Mr Bongo

Featuring Horseman on vocals on this infectious skank from Prince Fatty with dub version on the flip.

1. Insane In The Brain
2. Insane In The Brain (Dub Mix)
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Pedro Santos Krishnanda Mr Bongo

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

1. Ritual Negro
2. Agua Viva
3. Um So
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Wilson Simonal / Osmar Milito Nanã / Rita Jeep Mr Bongo

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...

1. Wilson Simonal – Nanã
2. Osmar Milito – Rita Jeep
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Ayaléw Mèsfin & Black Lion Band / Feqadu Amdé-Mesqel Gèdawo / Asmarina Mr Bongo

Killer Ethiopian afro jazz!

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7"£8.99
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Hanna / Almir Ricardi Deixa Rodar / To Parado Na Tua Mr Bongo

‘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’...

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

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

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Os Orixás Os Orixás Mr Bongo

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...

1. Exú
2. Ogun
3. Omulú
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Elizeth Cardoso / Elza Soares Eu Bebo Sim / Deixa A Nega Gingar Mr Bongo

'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,...

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

'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...

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!

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

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...

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

‘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...

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

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...

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

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

1. Ye Me Le
2. Şenay – En Büyük Şansın Yaşıyor Olman
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Mulatu Astatke Assiyo Bellema / Hasabe Mr Bongo

‘Assiyo Bellema’ – Mulatu goes afro-latin, plus steel drums courtesy of Frank Holder. Assiyo Bellema was recorded during Mulatu’s...

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Ebo Taylor My Love And Music (Reissue)Mr Bongo

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

1. Maye Omama
2. My Love And Music
3. Odofo Nnyi Ekyir Biara
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Ebo Taylor Twer Nyame (Reissue)Mr Bongo

Originally released in 1978 on Philips-West African-Records. Classic highlife sounds; uptempo grooves, vocals, tons of percussion, guitar, horns and organ...

1. Twer Nyame
2. Peace On Earth
3. Atwer Abroba
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Edson Frederico Tava Mas Nao Tava / Bobeira Mr Bongo

Edson Frederico double featuring tracks from his sought after and VERY pricey ‘Edson Frederico E A Transa’ LP.‘Tava Mas Nao Tava’ is a psychedelic...

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Cassiano Ela Mandou Esperar / Uma Vida Mr Bongo

‘Ela Mandou Esperar’ is a stomping, soulful Brazilian funk taken from Cassiano’s sought after ’Imagem E Som’ LP from 1971. A big hint of Northern...

1. Ela Mandou Esperar
2. Dom Salvador – Uma Vida
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Jorge Ben / Miriam Makeba Xica Da Silva Mr Bongo

Xica Da Silva’ is one of Ben’s most well-known and well-loved cuts, taken from the legendary LP ‘Africa Brazil’, that everyone needs to own.Mariam...

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1. My One Desire
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