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The Poet
Cat: MRBLP 116/LRLP 168. Rel: 09 Oct 14
 
Jazz
The Poet
Sunday's Stuff
Aura
Sambatown (Rock Ridge)
A Day At The Zoo
Grandma's Rocking Chair
 in stock $17.87
Akofa Akoussah (reissue)
Cat: MRB 174. Rel: 28 Jan 19
 
International
Tango (3:02)
Ramer Sans Rame (4:02)
La Lem (3:23)
Mitso Aseye (3:07)
Dandou Kodjo (3:13)
Kimumbu (3:43)
G Blem Di (2:52)
I Tcho Tchass (3:55)
Review: For their latest deep dive into forgotten and sought-after African music, Mr Bongo has secured the rights to reissue Togolese singer Akofa Akoussah's eponymous 1976 debut album. Akoussah was already something of a scene veteran when she recorded the set for Paris-based Sonafric, having made her vinyl debut in Togo 11 years earlier. The set remains something of a classic, with Akoussah variously delivering sweet vocals over local rhythms and guitars, bass, horns and Moog synth parts that showcase her Western funk and soul influences. There are some suitably heavy dancefloor workouts throughout (not least superb opener "Tango") as well as more laidback and stripped-back cuts. Curiously, the echo-laden production makes it sound like it was recorded in the mid '60s rather than the 1970s, but that's no criticism; it just adds an extra edge of intoxicating fuzziness.
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Tags: Afro Funk
 in stock $22.08
Simigwa (remastered)
Cat: MRBLP 175. Rel: 31 Oct 18
 
International
Kwaakwaa (5:19)
Akoko Ba (5:27)
This Hustling World (4:17)
Toffie (6:52)
Adwoa (4:09)
Fa No Dem Ara (4:39)
Review: 1975's "Simigwa" album not only launched the career of Afro-funk fusionist and eventual Highlife great Gyedu Blay Ambolley, but also inspired a Ghanaian dance craze. The album was co-produced by another Highlife great, Ebo Taylor, and has long been exceptionally hard to find on vinyl. For this official vinyl reissue on Mr Bongo, Ambolley's landmark set has been fully re-mastered for the very first time. It sounds spectacular, with great clarity on the ear-catching brass solos, serious weight to the bass and superb stereo separation. Highlights include - but certainly aren't limited to - the Afro-blues brilliance of "Toffie", the jaunty dancefloor fuzziness of "This Hustling World" and the heavyweight swing of ear-catching opener "Kwaakwaa".
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Tags: African | Afrobeat | Highlife | Afro Funk
 in stock $22.08
Ambolley (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 205. Rel: 18 Jun 19
 
International
It's High Life (5:00)
Walking Down The Street (5:30)
'Cos I Love You (4:54)
Cut Your Coat (5:18)
Adwoa (4:08)
Simigwa (2:02)
Franfranta (5:00)
Review: Initially released in South Africa in 1982, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley's sophomore set is now regarded as a boogie-era Highlife classic. Here issued on CD for the very first time via Mr Bongo, the album features the Ghanaian star brilliantly joining the dots between driving disco-funk, jazz-funk, intoxicating slow jams, calypso, dub reggae and his beloved highlife. Highlights come thick and fast throughout, with standouts including heavy percussion jam "Simigwa", the boogie-dub skank of "Adwoa", the down-low grooves of "Walking Down The Street" and the killer disco highlife anthem "It's High Life". Simply essential.
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 in stock $22.08
Control
Control (LP)
Cat: MRBLP 199. Rel: 17 Sep 19
 
International
Control (7:10)
Woye De Adolfo (7:36)
Don't Go (5:57)
Mercy Kae Dabi (3:56)
Take Am So (5:48)
The Message (God Is Love) (7:49)
 in stock $17.62
Me Chama De Gato Que Eu Sou Sua (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 273B. Rel: 22 Mar 24
 
Jazz
Electric Fish (4:10)
Dela (3:42)
Nuvem Vermelha (3:08)
Coisa Maluca (1:35)
Boy Of Stranger Things (3:00)
Camelo Azul (3:43)
Insista Em Mim (3:34)
Let's Go To Before Again (2:31)
Debaixo Do Pano (2:43)
Dr Sabe Tudo (3:03)
Review: Mr. Bongo presents the very latest album from Ana Frango Eletrico, one of the most exciting voices to emerge from Brazil's contemporary new wave. With two critically acclaimed albums and a swathe of award-winning production turns already under their belt, Me Chama De Gato Que Eu Sou Sua promises to follow in very much the same wake, a ten-track delight of sophisti-disco productions and nimble, fey vocal performances from Eletrico themselves, this LP explores the depths of queer love and romance via some slick and snappy productions.
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Tags: Brazilian Disco | MPB
 in stock $22.08
Sim Sim Sim (reissue)
Sim Sim Sim (reissue) (LP + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 269. Rel: 09 Jun 23
 
Jazz
Embala Pra Viagem (6:23)
Baile De Mascaras (Recarnaval) (3:32)
Lua Comanche (5:37)
Clama Floresta (3:40)
Dourado Dourado (1:48)
Nana Del Caballo Grande (2:16)
Nesse Sofa (5:16)
Lambe Lambe (5:10)
Passarinha (3:51)
Sim Sim Sim (0:26)
Muito So (5:25)
Cronografia (O Peixe) (2:57)
Review: It's no mean feat to win awards with your debut album, but Bala Desejo did just that when they scored big at the Latin Grammys. As soon as you hit play on Sim Sim Sim you'll understand why, as the Rio de Janeiro band demonstrate their canny blend of 60s tropicalia, 70s psychedelia and MPB. It's pure pleasure music, full of wistful escapism and aching beauty, and in drawing so naturally on the best of Brazilian music culture through the ages, they've made something truly woven into the fabric of their home country. Spearheading a new wave of music and art from Rio de Janeiro, Bala Desejo have everything you could possibly want from a new Brazilian project, and more besides.
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Tags: MPB | Brazilian
 in stock $22.88
Maria Fumaca
Cat: MRBLP 134. Rel: 01 Aug 16
 
Funk
Maria Fumaca (2:22)
Na Baixa Do Sapateiro (3:23)
Mr Funky Samba (3:39)
Caminho Da Roca (3:02)
Metalurgica (3:01)
Baiao (2:53)
Casa Forte (2:22)
Leblon Via Vaz Lobo (2:29)
Urubu Malandro (2:25)
Junia (3:39)
Review: Banda Black Rio were and still are an incredibly influential jazz-dance band from Brazil. Their three albums have been in any serious digger's back since then and, more recently, they've seen a renewed interest thanks to iconic British collectors and DJs such as Gilles Peterson and the rest of the London fusion crew. Maria Fumaca's tracks are the perfect balance between funk, jazz and disco, blending all three in one perfect shape for both the dancers and the armchair listeners. Tunes like "Na Baixa Do Sepateiro" focus on drums and hypnotic guitar solos, while others like "Caminho Da Roca" go deeper into the jazz end of the spectrum but still retain enough Brazilian tropical flare to make them an absolute pleasure on the dancefloors. A much recommended reissue, and one that would have cost you a fortune up until now. Mr Bongo in the place.
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 in stock $22.88
Afro Blue (reissue)
Afro Blue (reissue) (LP + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 216. Rel: 19 Jun 20
 
Jazz
Afro Blue (8:19)
Love Vibrations (5:53)
Everyday I Have The Blues/Stormy Monday Blues (Blues Medley) (8:01)
Little B's Poem (3:07)
Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head (4:38)
Love From The Sun (5:30)
People Make The World Go Around (4:47)
Review: Before she made a name for herself with a string of killer disco, jazz-funk and fusion records in the late '70s and early '80s, Dee Dee Bridgewater was a rising star on the global jazz underground. This period of her career is best exemplified by 1974 debut album "Afro Blue", a fine vocal jazz album recorded in Tokyo with a backing band made up of husband Cecil (a top trumpeter) and high-quality Japanese session musicians. As this reissue proves, the album has lost none of its allure. There's much to set the pulse racing throughout, from the breezy soul-jazz shuffle of opener "Afro Blue" and the emotive "Blues Medley", to the superb slowed-down jazz cover of "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" and blissful "People Make The World Go Round".
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 in stock $21.03
I Love You More & More (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 224. Rel: 26 Mar 21
 
Soul
Have A Nice Weekend Baby (4:27)
The Love We Share Is The Greatest Of Them All (3:55)
There's Nothing In This World That Can Stop Me From Loving You (4:45)
I Love You More & More (4:09)
Naked As The Day I Was Born (4:31)
That's The Reason Why (I'll Love You Until The Day I Die) (3:59)
Shame Me, Wake Me (2:25)
If We Don't Make It Nobody Can (4:09)
 in stock $20.78
Burnier & Cartier (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 153. Rel: 05 Apr 18
 
International
So Tem Lugar Pra Voce (2:48)
Aldeia Global (2:27)
Lejos De Mi (4:10)
Lembrando Ed Kleiger (2:37)
Deixa Mudar (2:32)
Parte Capital (3:03)
Mirandolina (2:42)
Ai E Que Ta (2:21)
Aventura Espacial (3:50)
Barranco (2:29)
Europanema (2:04)
Marcante (2:25)
 in stock $17.87
Hidden Conversations (Record Store Day RSD 2023)
Cat: MRBLP 264. Rel: 05 May 23
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Wings (5:36)
Sunset Boulevard (4:49)
Hidden Conversations (3:54)
Live With Me (6:05)
John Lee Hooker (5:04)
Once I Dreamed Of Heaven (5:22)
 in stock $36.81
Mudei De Ideia (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 140. Rel: 09 Dec 16
 
International
Voce Abusou (3:41)
Se Quiser Valer (2:30)
Kabaluere (2:23)
Conceicao Da Praia (2:50)
Hipnose (3:08)
Mudei De Ideia (2:32)
Quem Vem La (2:48)
Nord West (3:52)
Morte Do Amor (2:41)
Deus O Salve (2:19)
Dalena (2:25)
Bonita (2:22)
 in stock $22.08
Belladonna (remastered)
Cat: MRBLP 229. Rel: 29 Apr 21
 
Jazz
Belladonna (11:42)
Summer Rain (8:14)
Remadione (3:46)
Mayday (5:40)
Suspension (6:10)
Hector's House (4:34)
Review: British trumpeter and bandleader Ian Carr put out his most revered album in 1972. Its iconic fusion of jazz and rock has become a sought after rarity. Featured musicians include members of bands like Nucleus, Brian Auger's band, Soft Machine and Stan Tracy Group, and they all help lend the record a psychedelic, proggy aesthetic, with swirling melodies making for moody but funky tunes. Tracks like 'Mayday' put expressive solos and complex arrangements front and centre, while 'Suspension' is a more laidback joint for sinking into. The gorgeous meandering lilt of 'Summer Rain' is our personal favourite.
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 in stock $22.08
Funky Highlife
Cat: MRBLP 099. Rel: 15 Nov 12
 
Funk
Asafo Beesuon (medley)
Beebi A Odo Wo (medley)
Yebeyi Wo Aye (Ebibrim Blues)
Do Me Ma Mondo Wo Bi
 in stock $19.98
Hollie Cook
Cat: MRBLP 079. Rel: 10 Jun 11
 
Reggae Classics/Ska
Milk & Honey
That Very Night
Walking In The Sand
Cry (disco mix)
It's So Different Here
Sugar Water (Look At My Face) (feat Horseman)
Shadow Kissing
Used To Be
Body Beat (feat Horseman)
 in stock $15.51
India (50th Anniversary Edition) (half speed remastered)
India (50th Anniversary Edition) (half speed remastered) (gatefold LP + fold-out poster + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: MRBLP 282. Rel: 07 Jul 23
 
International
India (6:56)
Milho Verde (4:25)
Presente Cotidiano (2:54)
Volta (3:19)
Relance (5:04)
Da Maior Importancia (5:13)
Passarinho (5:22)
Pontos De Luz (2:43)
Desafinado (2:39)
Review: Gal Costa is rightly considered one of the leading lights of Brazil's tropicalia scene, not least from her golden period in the late 60s, and the legacy of the late singer lives on with this reissue of one of her finest albums by Mr Bongo. India was Costa's fourth album, originally released in 1973 and instantly courting controversy after the Brazilian military censored the cover due to the shot of Costa's bikini and little else. Of course such imagery is comparatively tame these days, and instead we can focus on the music which is some of the finest MPB and tropicalia you could ever wish to hear, all led by Costa's mesmerising voice and backed by true Brazilian greats including Gilberto Gil.
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 in stock $27.62
India (reissue)
India (reissue) (gatefold LP + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 149. Rel: 31 Jul 17
 
International
India (6:54)
Milho Verde (4:25)
Presente Cotidiano (2:54)
Volta (3:19)
Relance (4:55)
Da Maior Importancia (5:08)
Passarinho (5:27)
Pontos De Luz (2:43)
Desafinado (2:39)
Review: Last reissued in Brazil over 10 years ago and last reissued on vinyl over 20 years ago, legendary Brazilian singer Gal Costa's sixth album is a tropicalian odyssey. Reflective, soulful, touching and dynamic, Gal guides us through a sunset story of ballads ("Volta"), bossas ("Milho Verde") blues ("De Maior Importance") and beyond with an all-star troupe of musicians including Gilberto Gil, Arthur Verocai and Dominguinhos. Remastered to a touch and complete with the original cover that was banned by the Brazilian dictatorship at the time, this is the first time India has been reissued with care in decades.
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 in stock $19.98
Sgt Culpepper
Sgt Culpepper (gatefold LP)
Cat: MRBLP 235. Rel: 23 Jul 21
 
Soul
Tears Of A Crown (3:19)
Return (3:21)
WAR (4:12)
Dead Bodies (3:31)
Poetic Justice (4:38)
Thought About You (3:51)
Kisses (3:44)
It's In Your Sex (4:15)
Remember (4:21)
Break (3:42)
Black Boy (4:00)
Review: Mr Bingo finally sign up South-East London Joel Culpepper having kept their eye on him for a while. He has a soulful sound and is a real showman, with expressive deliveries and plenty of personality elevating his music. He draws on all manner of genres and influences to cook up this debt album following on from a performance of his last singe 'Woman' picking up over 13 million views on YouTube. It has been two years in the making and has executive production from Swindle and some co-productions from legends like Guy Chambers, Raf Rundell of The 2 Bears)and Tom Misch. On top of the lively fusion of funk, soul and hip hip are lyrics that serve up fine social commentary to make for one of the albums of the year.
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 in stock $22.08
Os Orixas
Cat: MRBLP 138. Rel: 15 Aug 16
 
International
Exu (3:36)
Ogun (2:00)
Omulu (2:50)
Oxossi (2:51)
Logun Ede (3:15)
Nanan (3:20)
Oxun (2:17)
Yansan (2:22)
Yemanja - berimbau (2:56)
Xango (2:43)
Oxala (2:50)
Axe Opo Afonja Aluja (2:42)
Review: Beautiful Brazilian soul from 1978, timely reissued by Mr Bongo: Eloah comprises something of an all-star cast of musicians and poets who have worked with the likes of Perfume Azul Do Sol, Vinicius de Moraes, Alcyone and Nelson Goncalves. Their work is soft-focused, folky and charming with a timeless spirit that, if anything, has matured to sound even better almost 40 years later. From the soul-stirring percussion and flute ballad of "Nanan" to the much more upbeat dusky post carnival sound of "Xango" or the ballroom swoons of "Logun Ede", the album offers something fresh on every listen as layers of percussion and instrumentation are weaved delicately with soul and dreamy detail.
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 in stock $17.87
The Globeflower Masters Vol 2
The Globeflower Masters Vol 2 (limited translucent orange vinyl LP (indie exclusive))
Cat: MRBLP 261O. Rel: 26 Oct 22
 
Funk
Vibe Sharp (3:49)
Echo The Oread (3:30)
Remember Empathy (2:55)
Calico Suite (3:56)
Ely To Chi (4:32)
Orquesta Es Vedra (4:17)
A Voyage North (4:27)
Moogs Over Jupiter (4:42)
Convention IV (5:06)
Darkness Beneath (4:49)
Walked For Days (2:01)
 in stock $27.34
The Globeflower Masters Vol 1
Cat: MRBLP 233. Rel: 06 Sep 21
 
Funk
Faith In Time (4:10)
Scene In Roma (4:34)
Who Knows When (3:34)
Hidden In The Pampas (3:14)
Fear Me Now (3:47)
How It Shimmers (4:34)
El Ejido (3:27)
Arise (4:20)
Review: The Globeflower Masters Vol 1 is a new Mr Bongo release that has been put together with classic soundtracks, 70s library music and cinematic compositions in mind. It was assembled in summer 2020 by Brightonian musicians Glenn Fallows and Mark Treffel who drew on their arsenal of vintage synths, pianos, 'other fun toys' and all manner of drums, guitars and bass. The result is a soothing album that will work in the dead of winter as well as the light of the summer thanks to its warm sounds, lush productions and luxuriant arrangements. A worth CD for any collection.
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 in stock $16.50
Soul Of Samba
Cat: MRBLP 238. Rel: 28 Jan 22
 
Jazz
Aquarela (3:37)
Tristeza (3:50)
Desafinado (3:39)
Agua (3:14)
Orpheu Negro (3:21)
The Girl From Ipanema (2:59)
One Note Samba (2:52)
Saudade Do Rio (3:14)
Rio (3:48)
Little Boat (3:07)
Voce E Eu (3:46)
Din! Din! Din! (3:30)
Review: Nico Gomez is a Belgian orchestra leader with Dutch roots.He is a firm favourite amongst lovers of Latin sounds and so, by extension, by the good folk at Mr Bongo Records. He mixes up bossa, jazz and easy listening into his own unique sounds and his 1972 gem 'Soul Of Samba' is one of his most well regarded works. It is full of lovely musical surprises and several euro-bossa-jazz favourites. Check out the shuffling rhythms of 'Aquarela' or the lazy Latin funk of 'Agua' for two real highlights.
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 in stock $16.83
Ritual (reissue)
Ritual (reissue) (limited red vinyl LP)
Cat: MRBLP 104R. Rel: 20 May 22
 
International
Caballo Negro (3:11)
Naci Para Bailar (4:45)
Cuba Libre (3:29)
Samba De Una Nota So (3:09)
Baila Chibiquiban (3:08)
El Condor Pasa (3:42)
Lupita (3:44)
Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa! (4:46)
Ritual (3:56)
Eso Es El Amor (3:48)
 in stock $20.78
Teatro Amadeo Roldan Recital
Teatro Amadeo Roldan Recital (LP with obi-strip)
Cat: MRBLP 289. Rel: 14 Mar 24
 
International
Bacalao Con Pan (2:40)
Danza Naniga (4:58)
Valle Picadura (4:39)
Taka Taka Ta (3:16)
La Verdad (3:55)
Luisa (4:15)
Quindiambo (3:44)
Misaluba (4:53)
Review: Grupo Irakere's Teatro Amadeo Roldan Recital is a landmark recording in Cuban music history. Originally released in 1974 and reissued in 2024, the album showcases a unique blend of Afro-Cuban jazz, funk, Latin jazz, and even classic rock. The big band sound, featuring guitars and percussion, creates an over-the-top energy that is both infectious and exhilarating. This album is not just a piece of Cuban music history, but a testament to the power of music to fuse different genres and create something truly unique and unforgettable.
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Tags: Cuban | Cuban Jazz | Latin Funk
 in stock $27.09
Yoyi (reissue)
Yoyi (reissue) (LP with obi-strip)
Cat: MRBLP 286. Rel: 10 Nov 23
 
International
Banana (4:40)
Del Copacabana A 34 (5:51)
Mi Pequeno Gran Paolo (3:33)
Paco La Calle (3:50)
Tu No Me Puedes Conquistar (2:58)
Yo Mejor Te Doy (2:26)
Rutta 30 (6:06)
Abuela Tula (6:07)
El Fino (5:39)
Review: Mr Bongo's launch their new Cuban Classic Series with this reissue of a sought-after, psychedelic funk masterpiece: Yoyi. A fusion of traditional Latin and Afro-Cuban rhythms meets disco, jazz, and funk, with hints of 70s soundtrack productions, this much-loved cult album by Grupo Los Yoyi hears nine predominantly instrumental tracks. Together, they were originally released in 1977 on Areito Records, a sublabel of the state-owned label Egrem, it has become one of the rarest (even in Cuba) yet in-demand albums to be procured by the label. It is the sole album from Grupo Los Yoyi and was composed, orchestrated, and produced by the mysterious, Jorge Soler Leo.
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Guilherme Coutinho E O Grupo Stalo
Cat: MRBLP 263. Rel: 16 Jun 23
 
Jazz
Atalaia (3:44)
As Feras (3:47)
Foicera (3:47)
Rio Corrente (4:28)
Macareu (4:27)
Fuga (2:24)
Flauta De Bambu (1:49)
Tema Pro Alvarito (7:27)
Review: Brazillian music boffins Mr Bongo have pressed up the 1978 self-titled classic from Guilherme Coutinho E O Grupo Stalo so those who want a piece of this mythical classic no longer have to get a mortgage to do so. It's a stunning mix of lo-fi and laidback tropicalia, jazz, funk and MPB with a signature sun-kissed sound that will melt you into your sun lounger on a lazy afternoon. This one is incredibly hard to find even in Brazil and marked a high water mark for band leader and keyboard player Guilherme Coutinho. He was only 41 when he died in 1983 but his legacy lives on with this album which is distinct from many others of the time with its alluring vocal deliveries and charming arrangements.
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 in stock $22.08
The Quintet
The Quintet (LP with obi-strip)
Cat: MRBLP 256. Rel: 02 Sep 22
 
Jazz
World Peace (8:35)
Your Child (12:24)
For Fats (15:58)
Review: Accomplished American jazz pianist Horace Tapscott recorded a seminal album with his quintet in 1969 The Giant Is Awakened. A follow-up album was recorded but never released, locked away in the Flying Dutchman archives until today. This three-track avant-garde session features the same players from The Giant Is Awakened - Arthur Blythe on alto sax, Everett Brown Jr on drums and David Bryant and Walter Savage Jr on bass. It wasn't long after this Tapscott retreated from the mainstream music industry to record in a low key fashion and eventually establish the Pan-Afrikan People's Arkestra, but The Quintet captures a special moment in time never heard before a dream come true for Tapscott fans and jazz lovers of all stripes.
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 in stock $23.67
Back To Rhythm
Cat: MRBLP 191. Rel: 11 Apr 19
 
International
I've Got To Use My Imagination (3:53)
Bongo Rock (2:43)
Do It Til You're Satisfied (3:56)
Hey Jude (4:04)
El Condor Pasa (4:11)
Pick Up The Pieces (4:45)
Love Is The Answer (3:36)
I Shot The Sheriff (4:16)
Let's Start (3:50)
Boogie On Raggae Woman (5:18)
Review: Originally released in 1975, "Back To Rhythm" is one of the crowning glories of Akira Ishikawa's glittering career. The Japanese drummer turned his hand to countless wonderful records over his career, but this one was surely one of the best. Mr Bongo seem to think so, and they're giving it a proper reissue treatment. There are funk breaks galore embedded in this joyously upbeat, irresistibly groovy sound, where the horns parp with clarity and the guitar licks cartwheel through airy mixes. Managing to be both fulsome and loud without coming over too heavy, Ishikawa's sprightly take on instrumental funk has never sounded better than on this release.
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 in stock $22.08
Uganda: Dawn Of African Rock
Uganda: Dawn Of African Rock (LP box set + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 239. Rel: 30 Sep 22
 
Progressive Rock
Wanyama Na Mapambazuko (11:40)
Na Tu Penda Sana (9:30)
Vita (7:43)
Pygmy (7:47)
Review: Japanese jazz drummer Akira Ishikawa's blistering 'Uganda (Dawn Of Rock)' makes a piognant claim as to the origins of rock n' roll, blending traditional African drumming workouts with the futuristic tropes belonging to psychedelic rock and fourth world music. Consisting of just four movements ranging from formless to the watery and rhythmic, its recording lies in the basis of just one legendary drummer, but in all its sonics sounds as though an enormous ensemble were behind it. A well-sought J-psych rarity.
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 in stock $40.76
Uganda: Dawn Of Rock (reissue)
Uganda: Dawn Of Rock (reissue) (LP with obi-strip)
Cat: MRBLP 239B. Rel: 14 Feb 24
 
International
Wanyama Na Mapambazuko (7:50)
Tu Penda Sana (13:12)
Vita (7:43)
Pygmy (7:48)
Review: Uganda: Dawn Of Rock is a great collision of creative talents from Akira Ishikawa and Count Buffaloes who combine to deliver a captivating exploration of rock music's emergence in Uganda. A classic since it was first issued, the album showcases Ishikawa's masterful drumming and Count Buffaloes' dynamic instrumentation. It overflows with infectious rhythms and soulful melodies and each track immerses listeners in the vibrant music scene of Uganda where rock and local African sounds are fused into something new. As such this is a record that offers a perfect glimpse into a pivotal moment in Uganda's musical history.
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 in stock $23.67
Jackson Sisters
Jackson Sisters (heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: MRBLP 161. Rel: 18 Jun 18
 
Soul
Where Your Love Is Gone (2:27)
Maybe (3:07)
Why Do Fools Fall In Love (2:30)
Day In The Blues (2:56)
Rockin' On My Porch (3:07)
Boy You're Dynamite (3:03)
Rock Steady (2:46)
Miracles (2:51)
(Why Can't We Be) More Than Just Friends (3:35)
Shake Her Loose (2:27)
Review: Mr Bongo are spoiling us right about now. With OG presses of the Compton collective's one-and-only album from 1976 fetching high figures, to say this this reissue is long-awaited is an understatement. A dynamic, energetic and tight body of work, the vibrancy ranges from the epic soaring vocals and doo-wop of "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" (which tips a wry nod at the style of the famous brotherly troupe who share the same name) to the blazing soul funk flames of "Boy You're Dynamite". Complete with the classic sample source for the likes of Public Enemy, Basement Jaxx and many many more. A truly historic record, this has matured impeccable. Thank you Mr Bongo!
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 in stock $21.03
Juice (reissue)
Juice (reissue) (LP with obi-strip + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 252. Rel: 05 Aug 22
 
Jazz
Raisins (6:17)
Sometime (4:42)
The Breeze & I (7:35)
East Side Boogie (6:02)
El Toro (4:33)
Bamboo Child (4:42)
Andes (4:28)
Review: Late, great Japanese guitarist Ryo Kawasaki is behind this classic bit of jazz-funk fusion from 1976. It was recorded originally in New York and now gets a reissue form the hard working Mr Bongo crew. It is a record that has picked dup cult status over the years for those looking for samples and has been pillaged by everyone from Diamond D, Puff Daddy, and Kool G Rap. Playing on the sessions were drummer Jimmy Young as well as rhythm guitarist Hugh McCracken and bassist Stu Woods who all help bring every track to life.
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 in stock $24.46
Mantra Moderne
Cat: MRBLP 213. Rel: 15 Jul 19
 
Psych/Garage Rock
Senden Baska (4:22)
Mantra Moderne (4:04)
Tyranny 20 (3:30)
Pangea (4:18)
Kuytu (3:30)
Yanimda Kal (4:43)
Yurudum Buyudum Curudum (3:42)
With A Sense Of Grace (4:24)
Durma (4:25)
 in stock $19.98
Simba (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 296. Rel: 23 Feb 24
 
Jazz
Bad, Bad, Simba (6:58)
Kilimanjaro Cookout (4:41)
Playhouse (4:31)
Sierra Lonely (5:23)
Sad, Sad, Simba (5:33)
Joni (4:49)
Nigerian Knights (4:59)
Review: O'Donel Levy's sublime Simba album from back in 1974 gets reissued by Mr Bongo and rightly so, beck are it is a masterful fusion of jazz, funk, and soul, that showcases the guitarist's virtuosity and creativity. The whole thing exudes energy and groove from start to finish, with infectious rhythms and tight arrangements and of course Levy's guitar work is mesmerizing, blending intricate melodies with soulful improvisations that captivate the listener. Tracks like 'Bad, Bad Simba' and 'Kilimanjaro Cookout' showcase his ability to blend genres seamlessly, creating a unique sonic landscape that transports the listener to another realm and makes this a timeless classic in the realm of jazz-funk.
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 in stock $25.23
Luke Una Presents E Soul Cultura
LUKE UNA / VARIOUS
Luke Una Presents E Soul Cultura (limited gatefold orange vinyl 2xLP + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 244SP. Rel: 26 Jul 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti - "Eva" (5:45)
Chene Noir - "Le Train" (4:31)
Metropolis - "Every Time I See Him" (4:04)
The Brand New Heavies - "Stay This Way" (feat N'Dea Davenport - The Lunar dub) (5:25)
Typesun - "The PL" (extended edit) (5:15)
King Errisson - "Space Queen" (7:00)
Yusef Lateef - "Robot Man" (6:30)
Daniel Humair, Francois Jeanneau & Henri Texier - "Le Cyclope"
Airto Moreira - "O Galho Da Roseira (The Branches Of The Rose Tree)"
Francisco - "Wache"
Nar'Chiveol - "Apocalypse Now Ho" (4:41)
On - "Southern Freeez" (8:05)
Soylent Green - "After All" (6:28)
Review: As part of a new glut of music from Mr. Bongo comes this new curator's compilation from Luke Una. Featuring tracks from Yusef Lateef, Airto Moreira, Crooked Man, Henri Texier and many more, Una collates these tracks under the umbrella of 'E-Soul Cultura' - a kind of nocturnal underground soul, disco and funk (both new and old) that the disenfranchised inheritors of the Earth prefer to play in their sleepy, tucked away home kitchens and lofts. A blend of Latinxfuturism, space-age jazz and all manner of folk exquisites appear - not to mention a slew of infectious house detours on the latter half.
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E Soul Cultura Volume 2
LUKE UNA / VARIOUS
E Soul Cultura Volume 2 (gatefold 2xLP + zine + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: MRBLP 268. Rel: 09 Jun 23
 
Soul
Real Thing - "Children Of The Ghetto" (4:34)
Avis - "Baby, This Love I Have" (4:37)
Veronica Mickie - "Lost Children" (5:22)
Rare Silk - "Storm" (Arp Duppy Chip mix) (5:00)
LFO - "Shove Piggy Shove" (4:20)
Bach Revolution - "DE 108" (3:33)
Andi Otto - "Bangalore Whispers" (feat MD Pallavi) (3:26)
Unnayanaa & Irfan Rainy - "Taht Min Aini" (feat Ibtisam - Alberghina remix) (3:14)
Michael De Albuquerque - "We May Be Cattle But We All Got Names" (4:20)
Pyranha - "Clepsydre" (7:04)
Yargo - "Marimba" (5:23)
Okyerema Asante & Black Fire - "Play A Sweet Rhythm On Them Drums" (feat Plunky) (6:36)
Mr Scruff - "Giffin" (feat Nke - re-edit speechless dub mix) (7:20)
Isis - "In Essense" (6:52)
Frank Hatchett - "Malibu Nites" (5:00)
Review: With some of the best DJs and selectors, there is a certain mysterious sound or underlying feeling which unites the music they play, regardless of genre, year or tempo. British DJ, producer and music maestro Luke Una is a master of telling a story through music and this compilation is a perfect example of his musical alchemy in action. The second volume in his E Soul Cultura series, Una's intriguingly woven pattern of new, old, rare and under-discovered music from around the world became the soundtrack to rejuvenated positivity and won him favour with record outlets.
The compilation isn't just peacocking his crate diving ability, but it's a sonical narrative that engages the ebbs and flows of salsa, nu-disco, psych rock and Balearic. It's a grab bag of sounds, and each one is as intriguing and groovy as the last. Here's to a hopeful trilogy.
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Disco Club
Disco Club (LP + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 156. Rel: 15 Mar 18
 
International
A Fim De Voltar (4:06)
Acenda O Farol (3:12)
Sossego (3:42)
Vitoria Regia Estou Contigo E Nao Abro (2:18)
All I Want (3:25)
Murmurio (3:22)
Pais E Filhos (3:48)
Se Me Lembro Faz Doer (3:50)
Juras (3:12)
Jhony (2:19)
 in stock $22.08
Tim Maia (reissue)
Tim Maia (reissue) (limited apple red & brown vinyl LP)
Cat: MRBLP 178R. Rel: 21 Jul 23
 
Funk
Pense Menos
Sem Voce
Verao Carioca
Feito Para Dancar
E Necessario
Leva O Meu Blue
Venha Dormir Em Casa
Musica Para Betinha
Nao Esquente A Cabeca
Ride Twist & Roll
Flores Belas (instrumental)
Let It All Hang Out
Review: Brazilian funk and MPB master Tim Maia was brilliant at making music, but less good at coming up with titles for his many great albums. Plenty of them come under his own name - often suffixed by a year - and in all there were 30 albums right up to the year he died in 1998. This self-titled one Mr Bongo is now reissuing on limited apple red and brown vinyl. It packs a real punch and exudes real heat across 12 tracks that fuse his sung-spoken lyrics and funky rhythms with sunny strings and jazzy melodies. Slower songs like 'Sem Voce' are for the romancing hours while plenty of others are pure dancers.
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 in stock $24.46
Tim Maia (reissue) (B-STOCK)
Tim Maia (reissue) (B-STOCK) (heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: MRBLP 178. Rel: 01 Jan 90
 
International
Pense Menos
Sem Voce
Verao Carioca
Feito Para Dancar
E Necessario
Leva O Meu Blue
Venha Dormir Em Casa
Musica Para Betinha
Nao Esquente A Cabeca
Ride Twist & Roll
Flores Belas (instrumental)
Let It All Hang Out
 in stock $20.50
Yakhal' Inkomo (Special Edition) (half speed remastered)
Cat: MRBLP 220SP. Rel: 10 Jun 22
 
Jazz
Yakhal' Inkomo (8:56)
Dedication (To Daddy Trane & Brother Silver) (10:12)
Doodlin' (6:06)
Bessie's Blues (7:40)
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Sao Paulo Brasil (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 183. Rel: 29 Nov 18
 
Funk
Metropole (5:49)
Estacao Do Norte (4:03)
Fabrica (4:17)
Poluicao (5:52)
Imigrantes (3:59)
Metro (3:16)
Litoral (5:25)
Futebol De Bar (2:32)
Review: Over the years, Cesar Mariano and Cia's 1977 set "Sao Paolo Brasil" has achieved cult status, with dusty-fingered diggers regularly proclaiming it one of the finest jazz-funk/fusion albums of the period (a fact confirmed by the high prices that original vinyl copies often change hands for online). Remarkably, this timely Mr Bongo reissue marks the first time the set has been released outside of its native South America. Rich in glistening jazz guitars, fizzing, Azymuth-style organ riffs, spacey synths, warm bass and skittish drums, the album's eight tracks bristle with breeziness, subtle samba motifs, sumptuous dancefloor grooves, sunny downtempo workouts and effervescent arrangements. In a word: essential.
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This Is Marijata (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 150. Rel: 14 Jul 17
 
International
I Walk Alone (10:56)
We Live In Peace (4:08)
No Condition Is Permanent (7:02)
Break Through (5:07)
Review: Back in 1976, legendary highlife artist Pat Thomas decided to throw his weight behind Ghanian three-piece Marjarita. Thanks to his patronage, they made quite an impact with their debut album (Pat Thomas Introduces Marjita), before striking gold with their killer follow-up, This is Marjita. Since then, the album has become something of a "holy grail" for Afro-funk collectors, with copies changing hands for astonishing sums of money. Happily, Mr Bongo has decided to license and reissue it. The album contains four superb workouts: the hard funk brilliance of "Break Through", the organ-heavy Afrobeat fuzziness of "No Condition is Permanent", the reggae-influenced wonder of "I Walk Alone" and the superior highlife of "We Live in Peace".
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Tags: African | Afro Funk
 in stock $18.40
Bresil 72 (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 192. Rel: 28 Mar 19
 
International
Balanca Pema (2:45)
Dabadeia (3:57)
Aguas De Marco (2:28)
Cancao Do Sal-Tema De Tostao (5:22)
Fechado Pra Balanco (3:48)
O Gato (3:00)
Tarde Em Itapoa (3:05)
Casa De Campo (5:24)
Quatro De Dezembro (2:19)
Papagayo (1:44)
Zanzibar (2:46)
 in stock $18.40
With Love: Volume 1 Compiled By Miche
MICHE / VARIOUS
With Love: Volume 1 Compiled By Miche (gatefold 2xLP + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 260. Rel: 23 Sep 22
 
Soul
South Funk Blvd - "Skying High (Getting Off On Your Lovin')" (4:02)
Ad Libs - "Don't Need No Fortune Teller" (3:45)
Atlantis - "Hung Up About You" (4:21)
Smoke Inc - "Waitin' For Love" (4:10)
Mandisa - "Summer Love" (3:54)
City Lites - "Now You've Gone Away" (4:13)
Papaya - "Favela" (6:41)
Alcione - "Este Mundo Tem" (2:39)
Quintaessencia - "Serrado" (4:02)
Superior Elevation - "It Was September" (4:17)
Keith Chism & Light - "My Life & Song" (4:50)
Belita Woods - "Magic Corner" (3:16)
Spare Hare - "Ain't No Doubt About It" (3:40)
Sammy Acuna - "Never Found A Girl" (4:56)
Sweet Mixture - "House Of Fun & Love" (3:01)
Review: Mr. Bongo continues in their mission to peddle the feel-good, compiling rare Brazilian, gospel, modern soul and jazz fusion music, all with a bent towards ecstatic dance. Not taking itself too seriously yet still dipping one toe in the mystical and romantic, our favorites from the comp include 'Don't Need No Fortune Teller' and the patient 'Waiting For Love', all compiled by Mr. Bongo director and former Spiritland programmer Miche.
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With Love: Volume 1 Compiled By Miche
MICHE / VARIOUS
With Love: Volume 1 Compiled By Miche (limited gatefold transparent yellow vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: MRBLP 260TY. Rel: 23 Sep 22
 
Soul
South Funk Blvd - "Skying High (Getting Off On Your Lovin')" (4:01)
Ad Libs - "Don't Need No Fortune Teller" (3:44)
Atlantis - "Hung Up About You" (4:21)
Smoke Inc - "Waitin' For Love" (4:10)
Mandisa - "Summer Love" (3:54)
City Lites - "Now You've Gone Away" (4:12)
Papaya - "Favela" (6:42)
Alcione - "Este Mundo Tem" (2:38)
Quintaessencia - "Serrado" (4:01)
Superior Elevation - "It Was September" (4:16)
Keith Chism & Light - "My Life & Song" (4:51)
Belita Woods - "Magic Corner" (3:16)
Spare Hare - "Ain't No Doubt About It" (3:40)
Sammy Acuna - "Never Found A Girl" (4:55)
Sweet Mixture - "House Of Fun & Love" (3:01)
Review: Mr Bongo mint a new compilation series, With Love, by welcoming Miche into the fold. This dynamic force within the diggers landscape certainly has some authority in pulling a compilation together, being the music programmer for London's Spiritland venues and spending an unreasonable amount of time around learned folk and the deepest cuts in their bags. Embarking on a personal quest to contact all concerned artists and clear licensing for some truly forgotten, hidden gems, Miche poured his heart and soul into this compilation spanning gospel, jazz-fusion, Brazilian grooves and much more besides.
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With Love : Vol 2 Compiled By Miche
MICHE / VARIOUS
With Love : Vol 2 Compiled By Miche (gatefold 2xLP + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 280. Rel: 06 Oct 23
 
Soul
Billy Boomer - "I Like What's Shes Doing" (4:26)
PJ City - "Straight Forward (Non Stop)" (4:35)
Maxwell - "Realize" (3:19)
Cecil Lyde - "I'll Make It On My Own" (2:18)
Mixed Generation Enterprize - "Take To The Sky" (4:47)
Mark Meadows - "You & Me" (4:14)
Alice Cohen & Fun City - "Save The Best Til Last" (3:55)
Banda 22 - "A Luz Que Brilha Meu Viver" (3:12)
Ze Da Lana - "Misterio Brilhante" (3:26)
Rodgers Mitchell - "Dame Solamente Amor" (2:24)
The Eleventh Commandment - "Then I Reach Satisfaction" (2:49)
Billy Boomer - "You Can't Hide" (4:52)
Freedom - "High On You" (3:35)
The Lost Family - "Blow My Mind" (2:18)
The Family Tree - "As" (4:38)
Review: Late last year came the first volume of this superb new series from Mr Bongo and it's one that showed compiler Miche to be first class. He is known on the London underground as the music programmer for the acclaimed Spiritland venues and so has spent inordinate hours digging deep into all manner of different sound worlds. This one focuses on soul with 15 great tunes spanning deep and sentimental sounds, more dancey numbers of raw and guttural funk cuts. It's one of those vital double albums that does plenty of the hard work of digging for gold for you.
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With Love: Volume 2 Compiled By Miche
MICHE / VARIOUS
With Love: Volume 2 Compiled By Miche (limited gatefold pink vinyl 2xLP + insert (indie exclusive))
Cat: MRBLP 280P. Rel: 05 Oct 23
 
Soul
Billy Boomer - "I Like What's Shes Doing" (4:26)
PJ City - "Straight Forward (Non-Stop)" (4:35)
Maxwell - "Realize" (3:19)
Cecil Lyde - "I'll Make It On My Own" (2:18)
Mixed Generation Enterprize - "Take To The Sky" (4:47)
Mark Meadows - "You & Me" (4:14)
Alice Cohen & Fun City - "Save The Best For Last" (3:55)
Banda 22 - "A Luz Que Brilha Meu Viver" (3:12)
Ze Da Lata - "Misterio Brilhante" (3:26)
Rogers Mitchell - "Dame Solamente Amor" (2:24)
Eleventh Commandment - "Then I Reach Satisfaction" (2:49)
Billy Boomer - "You Can't Hide" (4:52)
Freedom - "High On You" (3:35)
The Lost Family - "Blow My Mind" (2:18)
The Family Tree - "As" (4:38)
Review: If you know what's good for you, you will have picked up the first volume of this new With Love series from Mr Bongo. It was a red-hot soul selection that was packed with gold and now Miche is back with another. He is the man in charge of the musical programming at London's Spiritland venues and has now been digging deep once more to come up with 15 more soul nuggets. From raw to deep, lush and danceable to more emotive and vulnerable, it's a heart warming selection. Do not sleep on this one, which is a pink vinyl version.
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Played by: RUSTAM OSPANOFF.
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Num Dia Azul (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 279. Rel: 25 Oct 23
 
International
Num Dia Azul (In A Blue City) (4:16)
Sinal Verde (Green Light) (5:05)
So Danco Samba (I Only Dance The Samba) (4:20)
Calma Mulher (Cool It Woman) (3:48)
Cancao Da Chuva (Song Of The Rain) (4:50)
Sambawalk (6:07)
Choro Sambaiao (4:59)
Review: Minas' 'Num Dia Azul' is a sublime slice of private-press bossa nova meets jazzy MPB perfection. Warm and bubbling with youthful spirit, the music is simultaneously loose in swagger, yet slick and tight. The album was originally released in 1983 and reflects the great music coming out of Rio at the time, yet 'Num Dia Azul' wasn't recorded in Rio, but actually in the USA. Adding to its later obscurity, hundreds of copies were also destroyed in a house fire. They say cream always rises to the top; later in the 2010s, the word amongst collectors and DJs was spreading about this mythical under-the-radar recording.
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 in stock $22.88
Nao Fale Com Paredes (reissue)
Nao Fale Com Paredes (reissue) (trifold LP + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 255. Rel: 02 Dec 22
 
Psych/Garage Rock
Turpe Est Sine Crine Caput (6:17)
Nao Fale Com Parede (3:22)
Espelho (2:44)
Lem - Ed - Ecalg (1:17)
Olho Por Olho, Dente Por Dente (3:22)
Metro Mental (4:40)
Teclados (3:08)
Salve-Se Quem Puder (2:33)
Animalia (4:21)
 in stock $29.45
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