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Annette BrissettBetrayed / What A Feeling DubWackie's
Beau WanzerBeau WanzerL.I.E.S.
Desi RootsChangingHawkeye
Desi RootsGo Deh RightHawkeye
Desi RootsHe Aint ComingHawkeye
Desi RootsNature BoyHawkeye
Desi RootsWeedfieldsHawkeye
David SylvianDead Bees on a Cake (Expanded Edition)UMC
Yan TreggerDucks & DrakesBBE
Kikagaku MoyoKikagaku MoyoGuruguru Brain
Kikagaku MoyoMasana TemplesGuruguru Brain
Lee PerrySuper Ape Returns To ConquerEcho Beach
Switched-On EugeneVarious ArtistsNumero
How to Dress WellThe AnteroomDomino
Disco LadiesThree's Company...Everland
Sam WilkesWILKESLeaving Records
Johnnie TaylorAin't That Lovin' You / Blues In The NightSoul Brother Records
MadonnaAngel (1985)Sire
Antilles Mechant Bateau: Deep Biguines & Gwo Ka From 60s French West IndiesVariousBorn Bad Records
Mary Lou WilliamsBlack Christ Of The AndesDown At Dawn
Andy RantzenBlue Hour Vol IIKen Oath Records
Neneh CherryBroken PoliticsSmalltown Supersound
AdmiralCash On The LineWandering Eye
ClaudeFuture EPLa Freund Recordings
Gilles Peterson & Brownswood Recordings present: Future Bubblers 2.0Various ArtistsBrownswood Recordings / Future Bubblers
Sylvia StriplinGive Me Your LoveExpansion Records
John CarpenterHalloween (2018)Sacred Bones
Esther PhillipsHome Is Where the Hatred Is / I've Never Found a ManKudu
Shida ShahabiHomes130701 / Fat Cat
R. Dean TaylorI Think, Therefore I Am (1970)Rare Earth
Omar S feat. Simon BlackI'll Do It AgainFXHE
The ExpansionsMosaicAlbert's Favourites
EnergizePiece of Class / Star of The DiscoRain & Shine
FabianProphecyTribes Man
Twinkle BrothersRasta Pon TopBurning Sounds
Linval ThompsonRocking Vibration / Love Is The QuestionBurning Sounds
Running Back Presents: Front (Part 2)Various ArtistsRunning Back
Milton Henry & The BreadwinnersSalvation / Gold DiggerBreadwinners Records
Shaolin Soul: Episodes 1, 2 , 3Various ArtistsBecause Music
James GinzburgSix CorrelationsSubtext
Skull SnapsSkull SnapsMr Bongo
BRSSpring Dom EP (feat. Medlar remix)Wolf Music
Julien DyneTealSoundway
Neil LandstrummThreesomePeacefrog Records
Caution! HorsesWaiting for You (Versions) EPByo-Jo Recordings
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
Roots of Salsa. Vol. 3Various ArtistsGrosso!
Ishmael EnsembleSevern Songs 2Severn Songs

The Sylvers Only One Can Win / Fools Paradise

Mr Bongo
Funk/Soul
  • 1. Only One Can Win
  • 2. Fools Paradise

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 legendary ‘Donuts’ LP for Stones Throw! Essential!

Other Releases by The Sylvers

The SylversI Know Myself / Wish That I Could Talk To YouMr 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...
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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The SylversForever Yours / Diamonds Are Rare (1978)Casablanca
Soulful mellow disco groover.Original Unplayed USA 45
Funk/Soul
The SylversForever Yours (1978)Casablanca
Soulful Disco
Funk/Soul, Disco

Other Releases on Mr Bongo

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...
Funk/Soul
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...
Funk/Soul
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...
Jazz-Funk
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
The SylversI Know Myself / Wish That I Could Talk To YouMr 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...
Funk/Soul
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
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...
Brazilian
Ayaléw Mèsfin & Black Lion Band / Feqadu Amdé-MesqelGèdawo / AsmarinaMr Bongo
Killer Ethiopian afro jazz!
African
Hanna / Almir RicardiDeixa Rodar / To Parado Na TuaMr 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’...
Brazilian
Antonio Adolfo e Brazuca / Erasmo CarlosGloria Glorinha / Coqueiro VerdeMr 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...
Brazilian
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...
Brazilian
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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,...
Brazilian
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...
Latin
Wganda Kenya / Peter KingShalaode / AjoMr Bongo
All time classic afro-beat killers! 
African
Tito Puente / Sahib ShihabTito's Odyssey / Om Mani Padme HumMr 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...
Brazilian
Arthur VerocaiArthur VerocaiMr Bongo
Melancholic, psych folk-Brazilian classic!!! Lush beautiful arrangements, sample-laden gem! In 1972 a repressive Brazilian military dictatorship frowned...
Brazilian
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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...
Brazilian
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...
Brazilian
Mulatu AstatkeAssiyo Bellema / HasabeMr Bongo
‘Assiyo Bellema’ – Mulatu goes afro-latin, plus steel drums courtesy of Frank Holder. Assiyo Bellema was recorded during Mulatu’s...
African
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...
African
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...
Brazilian
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...
Brazilian

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