Various - Nigeria 70 (The Definitive Story of 1970's Funky Lagos) (3xLP, Comp, Gat) (Very Good (VG))

Media Condition:  Very Good (VG)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Country:    UK  
Released:  2001
Genre:       Electronic, Rock, Latin, Funk / Soul, Folk World & Country
Style:         Highlife, Afrobeat, Funk

Comments:
Extremely strong VS average across all faces, some being solid VG+ but at worst solid VGs with a bit of light paper scuffing and maybe a faint hairline or two! Gatefold cover in great shape, a bit of light corner and edge wear, some light wear from opening on spine due to nature of gatefold. Ultrasonically cleaned!
 

Notes:

Track info:

A1: licensed courtesy of Premier Records ltd.
A2: from Polydor Nigeria 7" single "La La La b/w Poorman No Get Brother" (20686037) licensed courtesy of Premier Records ltd.
A3: from Afrodisia LP "Horizon Unlimited" (DWAPS 2089) (C)1979. recorded at Decca Studios London. African Backing track recorded at L.A.K.

B1: from unreleased "Shango" album tapes. recorded in London circa 1976 (P)Strut licensed courtesy of Peter King, Personnel unknown.
B2: from EMI Nigeria LP "Sahara All Stars Band Jos" (NEMI (LP) 035) licensed courtesy of Ivory Music ltd. Personnel unknown.

C1: from Universal / Barclay CD "Open and Close/ Afrodisiac (549 240-2)(P)1971 FKO. recorded at EMI Studio Abbey Road, London.
C2: from EMI Nigeria LP "Tunji Oyelana & The Benders" (NEMI 0268)(P)1975 EMI Nigeria. licensed courtesy of Ivory Music ltd. Personnel unknown.
C3: from the London 7" single (FL 13361) An Afrodisia Production (P)1972 Decca Record Co ltd. licensed courtesy of Afrodisia ltd.
 
D1: from the HMV 7" single ' Ogbu Achara b/w Dancing Time" (HNS 1405)licensed courtesy of Ivory Music ltd.
D2: from the Capitol / EMI LP "The Dawn Of Awareness" (ST-11327) (P)1974 EMI Nigeria. licensed courtesy of Ivory Music ltd.
D3: from Afrodisia LP "Bala Miller & The Great Music Pyrameeds Of Afrika" (DWAPS 2081)(P)1979 Afrodisia ltd. licensed courtesy of Afrodisia ltd.

E1: from Phonogram LP "Sasakosa Excitement" (POLP 002) (P)1975 Polydor Nigeria. licensed courtesy of Premier Records ltd.
E2: from Earthworks 12" single (ET 003) (P)1984 Earthworks/ Rough Trade. recorded at Phonodisk. licensed courtesy of Earthworks

F1: from the Cap Records LP "Ajomasé" (CAP 1)(P)1980 CAP Records,  licensed courtesy of Cap Records.
F2: from the Sunny Alade LP "Synchro Series" (SALPS 37) (P)1983 Sunny Alade Records ltd. licensed courtesy of Sunny Alade Records.

Mastered at Sound Mastering.
Gatefold Sleeve has inside text/ history notes.
ORIGINAL SLEEVE from "Prince Nico Mbarga And Rocafil Jazz" LP (not credited) 

 

A1. Orlando Julius & His Afro Sounders - Alo Mi Alo (Parts 1 & 2 ) 8:02
A2. Segun Bucknor & His Revolution - La La La 3:33
A3. Lijadu Sisters - Orere Elejigbo 4:12
B1. Peter King - Shango 5:49
B2. Sahara All Stars Band Jos - Enjoy Yourself 5:10
C1. Fela Kuti, Africa 70 - Jeun Ko Ku (Chop 'N' Quench) 7:15
C2. Tunji Oyelana & The Benders - Ifa 5:11
C3. Ofo The Black Company - Allah Wakbarr 3:30
D1. The Funkees - Dancing Time 3:28
D2. Monomono - Tire Loma Da Nigbehin 4:46
D3. Bala Miller & The Great Music Pyrameeds Of Afrika - Ikon Allah 5:44
E1. Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestroes - Akayan Ekassa 3:11
E2. Shina Williams & His African Percussionists - Agboju Logun 10:07
F1. Gaspar Lawal - Kita Kita 6:05
F2. King Sunny Ade & His African Beats - Ja Fun Mi (Instrumental) 7:16

 

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