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Glenn UndergroundAtmosfear (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
Glenn UndergroundThe Jerusalem EP’s (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
Paul JohnsonBump Talkin’ (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
Paul JohnsonFeel The Music (35th Anniversary Edition)Peacefrog
The GladiatorsBongo Red / VersionSoul Jazz Records
Gal CostaGal CostaVampisoul
Jackie MittooGet Up and Get It / Keep On DancingSoul Jazz Records
Jerry JonesThere's A Chance For Me / Trying TimesSoul Jazz Records
KNEECAPNo Comment **BANKSY ART**Heavenly Recordings
The Soul VendorsSwing Easy / Ringo RockSoul Jazz Records
Lo BorgesLo BorgesVampisoul
Junglist!Old Skool Ragga, D&B, Jungle 1993-95Soul Jazz Records
Kelan Phil Cohran & LegacyAfrican SkiesListening Position
Al WoottonGloriasLith Dolina
Gigi MasinImplodendo In Una Accecante Oscurita: Part 113 / Silentes
Gigi MasinImplodendo In Una Accecante Oscurita: Part 213 / Silentes
Tim HillLeviathan WhispersBuried Treasure
GanavyaNilamLeiter
Eric WetherellSky: 1975 HTV Series (Original Soundtrack)Buried Treasure
Officer JohnThe Return Of Officer JohnWah Wah Wino
Rupert HineThe Shout (Original Soundtrack)Buried Treasure
KaytranadaAin't No Damn Way!RCA
Cumbia Cumbia Cumbia!!! Vol 4Various ArtistsVampisoul
Mustafa OzkentGenclik Ile EleleJackpot
Johnny ClarkeI Don’t Want To Be A Rude BoyAttack
Antonio Carlos, Jocafi, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed MuhammadJazz Is Dead 26Jazz Is Dead
Justin HindsLast Days / What A FeelingStamped W/L
Skinshape x HorusSkinshape X HorusLewis Recordings
Jalen NgondaAll About MeDaptone Records
The AmsterdelicsAngels And RebelsEarth Works
Alton EllisChatty ChattyHastings Got Soul
The ChantellsEva / Rub Me DownPhase One
Micah Shemaiah / DubassI Kill My Ego / Dub Kills EgoDubass Musically Creation
Macka BJah Love Is AmazingSuns Of Dub
Agobun Meets Chalice MusicLate Night DubsAgobun Riddim Section
- 7" LAT45.011£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- Tito Puente – Safari
- Willie Bobo – Be’s The Other Way
'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 Tito Puente’ LP released on Tico in 1969.'Be’s The Other Way' is another lovely latin soul/boogaloo jam – mid tempo and jazzier – from percussion master Willie Bobo. Originally released on Tico 45 in 1964.
Ricardo Eddy MartinezExpreso RitmicoMr Bongo
Ricardo Eddy Martinez's Expreso Ritmico from 1978 is a prized album fusing funk, disco, and orchestrated influences with Afro-Cuban percussion, Latin breaks,...
- – Expreso Ritmico
- – Tambo Iya
- – Yeya Son
- – Te Quedas
- – Que La Tristeza Se Fue
- – Mi Conga Es La Que Es
- – Mas No Me Falta Fe
- – La 132
- – Este Tumbao
- – De Mis Razones
- 1. – Expreso Ritmico
- 2. – Tambo Iya
- 3. – Yeya Son
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Eduardo Araujo & SilvinhaSou Filho Desse ChaoMr Bongo
Brazil has always been a font of musical innovation and this album from 1976 remains one of its most dazzling, though rather hidden delights. Created by...
- LP MRBLP330£22.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD MRBCD330£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
Bobby Matos & The Combo ConquistadoresMy Latin SoulMr Bongo
This much- loved Latin workout has been rocking dancefloors for years with its infectious, driving energy and pulsating rhythms. Released in 1968, the...
- – Nadie Baila Como Yo
- – En Casa De Alfredo
- – Caliente Y Grasoso
- – Te Adoro A Ti
- – La Cosa De Ritchie
- – Me Tienes Loco
- – Tema De Alma Latina
- – Mambo Maxims
- – One Mint Julep
- – Raices
- – Trailo A Casa
- 1. – Nadie Baila Como Yo
- 2. – En Casa De Alfredo
- 3. – Caliente Y Grasoso
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP MRBLP326£24.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD MRBCD326£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Gabriele PosoRitmo Italiano 'Unspoken Sounds Of Italian Tamburo'Mr Bongo
Mr Bongo proudly presents Ritmo Italiano ‘Unspoken Sounds of Italian Tamburo’ a captivating compilation of percussive-driven, Italian gems curated...
- CD MRBCD317£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
- LP MRBLP317£21.99In stockAdd to Bag
With Love Volume 3 Compiled By MicheMr Bongo
Keeping true to the series, but with some fresh surprises along the way, this carefully curated compilation is a celebration of soulful, independently...
- LP MRBLP327£25.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD MRBCD327£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Soyuz(If You Ask) / TenorioMr Bongo
A brand new, dreamy, blissed-out pop production with a '70s AOR touch, by the ever on point Soyuz. Coming at a period between albums, the single features...
- 7" MRB7220£13.99In stockAdd to Bag
Di MeloKilariô / PernalongoMr Bongo
His self-titled debut album from 1975 has long been collectible for its irresistible Brazilian-funk sound, pleasing the Brazilian, B-Boy breaks, funk collectors,...
- – Kilario
- – Pernalonga
- 1. – Kilario
- 2. – Pernalonga
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- 7" BRZ45 083£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
FA-5FA-5Mr Bongo
FA-5's self-titled album from 1976 is a perfect example of the energy and vitality emanating from the country's musicians and marks the next release in...
- LP MRBLP290£22.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD MRBCD290£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
Lonnie SmithAfrodesiaMr Bongo
Classic Jazz / Jazz-funk album from '75, reissued on Mr Bongo, originally on Sonny Lester's Groove Merchant.George Benson on guitar credited as 'Compliments...
- LP MRBLP297£22.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD MRBCD297£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
With Love Volume 2 Compiled By MicheMr Bongo
Deep, raw soul rarities compiled on Mr Bongo!
- New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) MRBLP280P£18.99Limited pink coloured vinyl editionIn stockAdd to Bag
- CD MRBCD280£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Akira Ishikawa & Count BuffaloesUganda (Dawn Of African Rock)Mr Bongo
For this offering, originally released in 1972 on Toshiba Records, Akira Ishikawa takes us on a deep tripped-out journey. 'Uganda (Dawn of Rock)' is a...
- – Wanyamana Mapambazuko
- – Na Tu Penda Sana
- – Vita
- – Pygmy
- 1. – Wanyamana Mapambazuko
- 2. – Na Tu Penda Sana
- 3. – Vita
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- LP MRBLP239£45.00BoxsetIn stockAdd to Bag
- LP MRBLP239B£22.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD MRBCD239£11.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Beverley SkeeteWarm / If The Feeling Is RightMR BONGO
'Warm' is UK street-soul / electronic boogie at its finest. An infectious groove that features an amazing vocal performance invites you to fall in love....
- – Warm
- – If The Feeling Is Right
- 1. – Warm
- 2. – If The Feeling Is Right
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- 7" MRB7208£14.00In stockAdd to Bag
The Original Sound Of MaliMr Bongo
Killer comp showcasing the rich history of musical innovation from Mali - arguably the most sophiscated form of African music. Vik Sohonie...
- Idrissa Soumaoro et L’Eclipse de L’Ija – Nissodia (Joie de l’op misme)
- Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako – Tiecolom-Ba
- Super Tentemba Jazz – Mangan
- Rail Band – Mouodilo
- Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako – M’Bouram-Mousso
- Sorry Bamba – Yayoroba
- Super Djata Band – Worodara
- Zani Diabate et Le Super Djata Band – Fadingna Kouma
- Salif Keita – Mandjou
- Alou Fane & Daouda Sangare_ – Komagni Bela
- Super Djata Band de Bamako – Mali Ni Woula
- Idrissa Soumaoro et L’Eclipse de L’Ija – Fama Allah
- 1. Idrissa Soumaoro et L’Eclipse de L’Ija – Nissodia (Joie de l’op misme)
- 2. Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako – Tiecolom-Ba
- 3. Super Tentemba Jazz – Mangan
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- 2×LP MRBLP135£19.99In stockAdd to Bag
Sven WunderMagnolia / LotusMr Bongo
Wild, psychedelic, middle eastern-style, cinematic funk vibes from the hotly-tipped Sven Wunder! Very limited 45 release from Mr Bongo - check the breaks!
- – Magnolia
- – Lotus
- 1. – Magnolia
- 2. – Lotus
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- 7" MRB7177£14.00In stockAdd to Bag
Dee Dee BridgewaterAfro BlueMr Bongo
It's the bomb - don't miss this chance to only one of the finest and rarest Japanese-only-released albums ever!
Dee Dee Bridgewater's 1974 album ‘Afro...
- – Afro Blue
- – Love Vibrations
- – Blues Medley (Everyday I Have The Blues / Stormy Monday Blues)
- – Little B's Poem
- – Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
- – Love From The Sun
- – People Make The World Go Round
- 1. – Afro Blue
- 2. – Love Vibrations
- 3. – Blues Medley (Everyday I Have The Blues / Stormy Monday Blues)
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- LP MRBLP216£24.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD MRBCD216£11.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Matthew Tavares and Leland WhittyVisionsMr Bongo
'Visions' is a new collaborative album from BADBADNOTGOOD co-founders, Matthew Tavares and Leland Whitty. Conceptually the album is a canvas for a combination...
- – Through The Looking Glass
- – Woah
- – Blue
- – Symbols Of Transformation
- – Visions Of You
- – Eyes
- – Awakenings
- – Heat Of The Moon
- – Black Magic
- – Symbols Of Transformation II
- – Living Water Assembly
- 1. – Through The Looking Glass
- 2. – Woah
- 3. – Blue
- View full info and tracklisting
- New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl) MRBLP206R£21.99Limited, coloured vinyl editionOut of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD MRBCD206£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Trio Ternura / Eliana PittmanVou Morar No Teu Sorriso / Quem Vai QuererMr Bongo
**Available again with new label art!**
Tough drums, breaks and percussion, big vocals, horns and bass taken om 'Vou Morar No Teu Sorriso' an uptempo...
- Trio Ternura – Vou Morar No Teu Sorriso
- Eliana Pittman – Quem Vai Querer
- 1. Trio Ternura – Vou Morar No Teu Sorriso
- 2. Eliana Pittman – Quem Vai Querer
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" BRZ45069£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jungle BrownFull CircleMr Bongo
The second full-length LP from Jungle Brown, ‘Full Circle’, drops via Mr Bongo and features collaborations with Sampa The Great, Fliptrix (High Focus)...
- – Keep It Movin'
- – Wicked feat. Fliptrix
- – Ikoja feat. Elde
- – Huami feat. Terri Walker
- – Sometimes feat. Ruby
- – Wayside
- – Time Ticks
- – U&I
- – We On feat. Sampa The Great
- – Custom Made feat. Ayo The Yung Afrika Pyoneer
- 1. – Keep It Movin'
- 2. – Wicked feat. Fliptrix
- 3. – Ikoja feat. Elde
- View full info and tracklisting
- LP MRBLP194£14.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD MRBCD194£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Joyce / Rosinha da ValenciaAldeia de Ogum / SummertimeMr Bongo
'Aldeia de Ogum' is one of Joyce's most well known songs. An anthem amongst DJs and dancers in the Acid Jazz days in London, regularly featuring at clubs...
- Joyce – Aldeia de Ogum
- Rosinha da Valencia – Summertime
- 1. Joyce – Aldeia de Ogum
- 2. Rosinha da Valencia – Summertime
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- 7" BRZ45013R£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
Ebo Taylor Ebo TaylorMr Bongo
One of Ghana's finest producers and arrangers Ebo Taylor self-titled was originally released in 1977, reissued here for the first time by Mr Bongo. ...
- – Saana
- – Ntsir A
- – Bra
- 1. – Saana
- 2. – Ntsir A
- 3. – Bra
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- LP STRUT355LP£24.99In stockAdd to Bag
Herman Kelly And LifePercussion Explosion!Mr Bongo
Percussion Explosion! was the brainchild of drummer, percussionist, producer and arranger, Herman Kelly and his percussive disco-funk group from Miami,...
- – Dance To The Drummer's Beat
- – Time After Time
- – A Refreshing Love
- – Who's The Funky DJ?
- – Share Your Love
- – Do The Handbone
- 1. – Dance To The Drummer's Beat
- 2. – Time After Time
- 3. – A Refreshing Love
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- LP MRBLP311£22.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD MRBCD311£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
Billy ThompsonBlack-Eyed Girl / I'm Your Yes ManOutta Sight
Great reissue of Northern Soul classic!
- 7" OSV161£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Ernie and The Top NotesDap Walk / Things Are BetterSoul Jazz Records
Only available EXCLUSIVELY to customers at Soul Jazz Records/Sounds of the Universe.
KILLER NEW ORLEANS FUNK PARTY BOMB!!
One of the rarest of all New...
- Ernie and The Top Notes – Dap Walk
- Ernie and The Top Notes – Things Are Better
- 1. Ernie and The Top Notes – Dap Walk
- 2. Ernie and The Top Notes – Things Are Better
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SJR390-7£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Toots And The Maytals54 46 Was My NumberBeverleys
Stone cold jump up classic with Pressure Drop on the b-side
- – 54 46 Was My Number
- – Pressure Drop
- 1. – 54 46 Was My Number
- 2. – Pressure Drop
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- 7" BEVS001£9.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
MopoRiisto / Acid Panama (feat. Jimi Tenor)We Jazz
We Jazz releases the scorching 'Riisto' from Mopo's 'Mopocalypse' LP, with a cosmos-searching version of 'Panama' on the flipside - recut as 'Acid Panama'...
- – Riisto
- – Acid Panama (feat. Jimi Tenor)
- 1. – Riisto
- 2. – Acid Panama (feat. Jimi Tenor)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" WJ0705£6.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Tito Puente and His OrchestraDance The Cha Cha Cha (1957)Tico Records
Original black Tico
- Original LP LP 1010£19.99Sold out Notify me when in stock
The ExplosionsGarden Of Four TreesSoul Jazz Records
You could buy the one original copy currently on Discogs for £1,200 - OR buy this!
Seminal New Orleans Eddie Bo production from the near legendary group...
- – Garden Of Four Trees
- – Teach Me
- 1. – Garden Of Four Trees
- 2. – Teach Me
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" SJR282-7£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Elio Reve Y Su Charangon Que Cuento Es Ese... (1988)Areito
Original Cuban vinyl!
- – Tema Changüí
- 1. – Tema Changüí
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOrig = Original secondhand Cuban vinyl, lot of sleeve wear,
High-end Audio Desk Systeme Pro Machine Utrasonic cleaned+Sold out Notify me when in stock
SivucaAin’t No Sunshine / PonteioMr Bongo
Sivuca’s legendary Brazilian cover of the Bill Withers classic ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ was a big hit on the 'rare groove' scene and still sounds...
- – Ain’t No Sunshine
- – Ponteio
- 1. – Ain’t No Sunshine
- 2. – Ponteio
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" BRZ45068£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Freddie McGregor / Dub SpecialistBobby Bobylon / Hi Fashion DubSoul Jazz Records
Stone-cold classic Studio One on limited-edition brand new 7" - loud, clean, boom!Classic party tune + wicked dub
- Freddie McGregor – Bobby Bobylon
- Dub Specialist – Hi Fashion Dub
- 1. Freddie McGregor – Bobby Bobylon
- 2. Dub Specialist – Hi Fashion Dub
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- 7" SJR384-7£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
Timmy ThomasAfricano / Why Can't We Live TogetherT.K. Disco / Get On Down
CLASSIC, haunting soul tune from '72 that became popular later in the disco scene. Backed with the Baldelli 'cosmic' favourite, 'Africano'.
- – Africano
- – Why Can't We Live Together
- 1. – Africano
- 2. – Why Can't We Live Together
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- 12" GET12002-12£14.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Dawn Penn / Jackie MittooNo No No / Ghetto OrganSoul Jazz Records
Studio One anthem!
- Dawn Penn – No No No
- Jackie Mittoo – Ghetto Organ
- 1. Dawn Penn – No No No
- 2. Jackie Mittoo – Ghetto Organ
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- 7" SJR339-7£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Warren Covington And His OrchestraLatin Si! (1961)Decca
- Original LP£14.99Sold out Notify me when in stock
Betty HarrisThere's A Break In The RoadSoul Jazz Records
EXCLUSIVE NEW 45rpm - ONLY available direct from Soul Jazz Records or Sounds of the Universe.All time-killer New Orleans heavyweight funk...
- – There's A Break In The Road
- – Show It
- 1. – There's A Break In The Road
- 2. – Show It
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- 7" SJR343-7£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Salinas / Sonia SantosTenha Fe Pois Amanha Um Lindo Dia Vai Nascer / SpeedMr Bongo
This is the fourth release on Mr Bongo's Brazil 45's imprint and is a Jorge Ben cover version double.
Salinas' version of 'Tenha Fe, Pois Amanhà...
- Salinas – Tenha Fe Pois Amanha Um Lindo Dia Vai Nascer
- Sonia Santos – Speed
- 1. Salinas – Tenha Fe Pois Amanha Um Lindo Dia Vai Nascer
- 2. Sonia Santos – Speed
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- 7" BRZ4504£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Horace Andy / Jackie MittooSee A Man's Face / One Step BeyondSoul Jazz Records
Stone-cold classic Studio One 45 back in stock after years! loud, clean, boom!
One off-repress will sell out! Don’t miss out!
Horace Andy’s TUFFEST...
- Horace Andy – See A Man's Face
- Jackie Mittoo – One Step Beyond
- 1. Horace Andy – See A Man's Face
- 2. Jackie Mittoo – One Step Beyond
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- 7" SJR315-7£12.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Joe Cuba SextetEl Alma Del Barrio: The Soul Of Spanish Harlem (1964)Tico Records
1964 latin boogaloo album par excellence from conga player and bandleader Joe Cuba.
- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal = Original Venezuelan pressing vinyl,
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' or your money back!Sold out Notify me when in stock
Mike Stuart SpanChildren Of Tomorrow / Concerto Of Thoughts (RSD 16)Munster
7" - £6.99Record Store Day 2016 Release. Limited to 1300 Copies. Reissue of this classic single from 1968, with new picture sleeve and notes by Mike Stax...
- 7" MR7278£6.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Mr Bongo Record Club Vol. 1Mr Bongo
Vinyl now in stock! The first instalment in Mr Bongo's 'Record Club' series selects the label's recent discoveries and sought-after obscurities that...
- Neno Exporta Som – Deixa A Tristeza
- Alipio Martins – Piranha
- Toninho Lemos – Morro Do Barraco Sem Água
- Barbosa – Seára de Oxalá
- Fruko y sus Tesos – Salsa Na Ma
- 4. Neno Exporta Som – Deixa A Tristeza
- 5. Alipio Martins – Piranha
- 6. Toninho Lemos – Morro Do Barraco Sem Água
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- 2×LP MRBLP141£23.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD MRBCD141£9.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The ShacksThis Strange EffectBig Crown Records
The A side “This Strange Effect” is an updated take on the Ray Davies penned classic from 1965 while the B Side “Hands In Your Pockets” finds The...
- – This Strange Effect
- – Hands In Your Pocket
- 1. – This Strange Effect
- 2. – Hands In Your Pocket
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- 7" BC056-45£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sonia Santos / Joao DonatoPoema Ritmico Do Malandro (Balanço Do Crioulo) / Cala Boca MeninoMr Bongo
Sonia Santos - Poema Ritmico Do Malandro (Balanço Do Crioulo)A beautiful track from the instantly recognisable Sonia Santos. Drifts from classic to psychedelic...
- Sonia Santos – Poema Ritmico Do Malandro (Balanço Do Crioulo)
- João Donato – Cala Boca Menino
- 1. Sonia Santos – Poema Ritmico Do Malandro (Balanço Do Crioulo)
- 2. João Donato – Cala Boca Menino
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" BRZ45.023£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Eddy GrantNobody's Got TimeTorpedo
Must have reissue of the highly collectable 1977 original UK Ice Records release ‘Nobody’s Got Time’ / ‘Timewarp’. Produced by Eddy Grant and...
- – Nobody's Got Time (Part 1)
- 1. – Nobody's Got Time (Part 1)
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- 7" TOR 53£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Wal Sant'ana / Ronie & Central Do BrasilQue Vida É Essa / Atôa AtôaMr Bongo
‘Que Vida É Essa’ is a certified samba-rock classic from 1973, taken from one of Wal’s sought after 7”’s. Uptempo for the dancers, with percussive...
- 7" BRZ45.051£7.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock