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Running Back Presents: Front (Part 2)Various ArtistsRunning Back
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Shaolin Soul: Episodes 1, 2 , 3Various ArtistsBecause Music
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Little MiltonGrits Ain't Groceries (1969)Chess
Effie SmithHarper Valley P.T.A. Gossip / The Natural (1968)Eee Cee Records
Voguing: Voguing and the House Ballroom Scene of New York City 1989-92Photographs and interviews by Chantal Regnault, Introduction by Tim LawrenceSoul Jazz Books
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The Sylvers I Know Myself / Wish That I Could Talk To You

Mr Bongo
Funk/Soul
  • 1. I Know Myself
  • 2. Wish That I Could Talk To You

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 talented Leon Sylvers III. Essential!

Other Releases by The Sylvers

The SylversOnly One Can Win / Fools ParadiseMr 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...
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The SylversIIMr 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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The SylversForever Yours / Diamonds Are Rare (1978)Casablanca
Soulful mellow disco groover.Original Unplayed USA 45
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The SylversForever Yours (1978)Casablanca
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Skull SnapsSkull SnapsMr Bongo
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...
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Jerry Butler & Jerry PetersMelindo Latino / I’m Gonna Love You Just A Little Bit More BabeMr Bongo
Another wicked 45 reissue from the Mr bongo camp. Jerry Butler & Jerry Peters classic soundtrack cut 'Melindo Latino' taken from the awesome ‘Melinda’...
Funk/Soul
Billy Butler & InfinityWhatever’s Fair / Simple ThingsMr 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...
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AtmosfearEn TranceMr Bongo
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...
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Helio Matheus / Doris MonteiroMais Kriola / MaitaMr 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...
Brazilian
Gyedu Blay AmbolleySimigwaMr 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...
African
Foster Sylvers / The SylversMisdemeanor / When I’m Near YouMr 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,...
Funk/Soul
The SylversOnly One Can Win / Fools ParadiseMr 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...
Funk/Soul
CymandeFug / Brothers On The SlideMr 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...
Funk/Soul
O'SeisSuicida / ApocalipseMr Bongo
Heavyweight Brazilian psyche by "Os Mutantes, before they were Os Mutantes"! A previously impossibly rare 45, now reissued via Mr Bongo!
Brazilian
Tunde MabaduViva DiscoMr 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!
African
ProtojeA Matter Of TimeMr 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...
Reggae, Roots
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Super ElcadosTogetherness Is Always A Good Venture: Tambourine Party Vol. 2Mr 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...
African
CéliaCéliaMr Bongo
This classic Brazilian LP was originally released in 1972 featuring an all star line up including Arthur Verocai, Erasmo Carlos, Roberto Carlos, Marcos...
Brazilian
Shina Williams & His African PercussionistsAfrican DancesMr Bongo
First official reissue of the extremely rare, ground-breaking Nigerian disco-boogie LP from 1979 by Lagos-based bandleader, Shina Williams. Features the...
African
Foster SylversFoster SylversMr Bongo
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...
Funk/Soul
The SylversIIMr 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...
Funk/Soul
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Burnier & CartierBurnier & CartierMr 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!
Brazilian
Ebo TaylorYen AraMr 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,...
African
Tim MaiaDisco ClubMr 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
Disco Dub BandFor The Love Of MoneyMr 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
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
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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
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Robson Jorge & Lincoln OlivettiRobson Jorge & Lincoln OlivettiMr 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...
Brazilian
MarijataThis Is MarijataMr Bongo
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. ...
African
Gal CostaÍndiaMr Bongo
Essential reissue from Mr Bongo!!!! A post-Tropicalia masterpiece from one of the movements key  figures and true legends of Brazilian music,...
Brazilian
HorsemanComputerMr Bongo
Horseman on vocals with instrumental on the flip, produced by Prince Fatty.
Reggae, Roots
Hollie CookMilk & HoneyMr Bongo
Wicked early single from Hollie Cook originally released in 2007 with dub version on the flip.
Reggae, Roots
Mungo's Hi-FiScrub A Dub StyleMr Bongo
Prince Fatty's mix of Mungo's tune with the late Sugar Minott, their original mix on the flip.
Reggae, Roots, Dancehall
Mungo's Hi-FiUnder ArrestMr Bongo
Featuring Prince Fatty remix and original mix by Mungo's Hi-Fi.
Reggae, Roots
Prince FattyInsane In The BrainMr Bongo
Featuring Horseman on vocals on this infectious skank from Prince Fatty with dub version on the flip.
Reggae, Roots
Antonio Carlos & JocafiMudei De IdéiaMr Bongo
Vinyl now in stock! Psychedelic rock, samba-funk and truly tripped-out MPB! Antonio Carlos & Jocafi were a very successful and famous Brazilian...
Brazilian
Pedro SantosKrishnandaMr Bongo
Mr Bongo reissue the insanely-rare 'Krishnanda' from 1968 by  Pedro Santos. A spiritual, psychedelic Brazilian masterpiece from...
Brazilian
Wilson Simonal / Osmar MilitoNanã / Rita JeepMr 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...
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Killer Ethiopian afro jazz!
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Os OrixásOs OrixásMr 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...
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Elizeth Cardoso / Elza SoaresEu Bebo Sim / Deixa A Nega GingarMr 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 BoboSafari / Be’s The Other WayMr 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...
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Arthur VerocaiArthur VerocaiMr Bongo
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Banda Black RioMaria Fumaça / Mr. Funky SambaMr 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 ReginaYe Me Le / En Büyük Şansın Yaşıyor OlmanMr 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...
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Mulatu AstatkeAssiyo Bellema / HasabeMr Bongo
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Ebo TaylorMy 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)...
African
Ebo TaylorTwer 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...
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Edson FredericoTava Mas Nao Tava / BobeiraMr 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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CassianoEla Mandou Esperar / Uma VidaMr 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...
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