L'EMPIRE BAKUBA - ADIEU DOCTEUR NICO:
Tribute album for legendary Doctor Nico, traditional congolese inspired sounds from 1986 that works the best for me on the title track.
Tribute album for legendary Doctor Nico, traditional congolese inspired sounds from 1986 that works the best for me on the title track.
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LAFAYETTE AFRO ROCK BAND - MALIK:
Afro funk LP with "Congo" (reminds me of Incredible Bongo Band) and the Public Enemy-sampled "Darkest light". Reissue of tough to find original.
Afro funk LP with "Congo" (reminds me of Incredible Bongo Band) and the Public Enemy-sampled "Darkest light". Reissue of tough to find original.
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LAFAYETTE AFRO ROCK BANDVOODOUNON / OGLENON
EDITIONS MAKOSSA - USA Original
7" · VG+/M · 180 SEK
IN STOCK
LAFAYETTE AFRO ROCK BAND - VOODOUNON / OGLENON:
Classic funk with hard drums! Original US 45. Record barely has any marks at all but it does have some shades in vinyl on both sides. Plays well as you can hear on the clip.
Classic funk with hard drums! Original US 45. Record barely has any marks at all but it does have some shades in vinyl on both sides. Plays well as you can hear on the clip.
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LALO SCHIFRIN - ENTER THE DRAGON:
"Theme from enter the dragon" cool funky tune. Mild wear on sleeve plus some writing and penmark on back.
"Theme from enter the dragon" cool funky tune. Mild wear on sleeve plus some writing and penmark on back.
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LALO SCHIFRIN - MANNIX:
Reissue of classic soundtrack. Check the melancholic "Beyond the shadow of today" or the car chase funk "Hunt down".
Reissue of classic soundtrack. Check the melancholic "Beyond the shadow of today" or the car chase funk "Hunt down".
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LARRY GELB - NEW SOULS:
"Tales of imaginary beings" lovely, sublime vocal bossa jazz. Cover has ring wear, cut corner and sticker on front. Stamp on both labels.
"Tales of imaginary beings" lovely, sublime vocal bossa jazz. Cover has ring wear, cut corner and sticker on front. Stamp on both labels.
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LARRY RIDLEY - SUM OF THE PARTS:
"Well you needn't" funky jazz/fusion as we like it on Strata-East. Rare LP in lovely condition, record and cover close to NM.
"Well you needn't" funky jazz/fusion as we like it on Strata-East. Rare LP in lovely condition, record and cover close to NM.
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LARRY WILLIS - INNER CRISIS:
Reissue of raw funky jazz album including the great "Out on the coast".
Reissue of raw funky jazz album including the great "Out on the coast".
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LARRY YOUNG'S FUEL - SAME:
"Turn off the lights" slow funk classic much used in hip hop. Reissue.
"Turn off the lights" slow funk classic much used in hip hop. Reissue.
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LARRY YOUNG'S FUEL - SPACEBALL:
Reissue of LP from 1976. "Moon walk" no nonsense funk/jazz, plus the wicked drum break on "Sticky wicket"!
Reissue of LP from 1976. "Moon walk" no nonsense funk/jazz, plus the wicked drum break on "Sticky wicket"!
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LAST POETS - AT LAST / SEALED ORIGINAL:
Angry poetry stuff from 1973. A major inspiration for a lot of the early hip hop MC's. Sealed US original with just a cut corner, soundlip is taken from a previous copy.
Angry poetry stuff from 1973. A major inspiration for a lot of the early hip hop MC's. Sealed US original with just a cut corner, soundlip is taken from a previous copy.
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LAST POETS - SAME:
Tough political rap over sparse conga rhythms, a huge influence on a generation of MCs. Check "Niggers are scared of revolution". Clean copy with just soft ringwear.
Tough political rap over sparse conga rhythms, a huge influence on a generation of MCs. Check "Niggers are scared of revolution". Clean copy with just soft ringwear.
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LE SEIGNEUR ROCHEREAU - A L'OLYMPIA:
Great Tabu Ley related live LP from 1971, check the beautiful "Assambela". French original. Soft marks, plays overall ok but has some background crackle here and there. Cover has ring and edgewear, two small tears on top seam, minor damage to opening seam plus a old shop stamp on back of sleeve.
Great Tabu Ley related live LP from 1971, check the beautiful "Assambela". French original. Soft marks, plays overall ok but has some background crackle here and there. Cover has ring and edgewear, two small tears on top seam, minor damage to opening seam plus a old shop stamp on back of sleeve.
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LE SUPER BITON NATIONAL DE SEGOUSAME / 180 GRAM REISSUE
KINDRED SPIRITS - Holland Reissue
LP · M/M · 200 SEK
IN STOCK
LE SUPER BITON NATIONAL DE SEGOU - SAME / 180 GRAM REISSUE:
Deep and hypnotic music from one of the best orchestras out of Mali. Check "Taasi doni" or "Yere jabo", but this is a pure joy to listen to from start to finish. Deluxe reissue, pressed on 180 gram vinyl with tip-on sleeve.
Deep and hypnotic music from one of the best orchestras out of Mali. Check "Taasi doni" or "Yere jabo", but this is a pure joy to listen to from start to finish. Deluxe reissue, pressed on 180 gram vinyl with tip-on sleeve.
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LEE DORSEY - NIGHT PEOPLE:
LP from 1978 with the rough, rootsy funk track "Night people" & "Soul mine".
LP from 1978 with the rough, rootsy funk track "Night people" & "Soul mine".
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LEE FIELDS - PROBLEMS:
Great rootsy soul/funk including "Honey dove", monster soul tune with a breakbeat that was sampled by J Dilla. Raw funk on "I don't know where I'm going" and the version of "Get on the good foot". Needs to be checked if you like JB/Bobby Byrd/Meters style funk. 2nd issue of LP first released in 2002 on Soul Fire.
Great rootsy soul/funk including "Honey dove", monster soul tune with a breakbeat that was sampled by J Dilla. Raw funk on "I don't know where I'm going" and the version of "Get on the good foot". Needs to be checked if you like JB/Bobby Byrd/Meters style funk. 2nd issue of LP first released in 2002 on Soul Fire.
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LEE MOSES - TIME & PLACE:
Very rare soul/funk LP with the rough "Time & place" & "Hey Joe" and the great soul track "What you don't want me to be". Nice VG+ record, few and light surface marks, plays fine.. Cover has a tiny drill hole and one minimal dent on top seam.
Very rare soul/funk LP with the rough "Time & place" & "Hey Joe" and the great soul track "What you don't want me to be". Nice VG+ record, few and light surface marks, plays fine.. Cover has a tiny drill hole and one minimal dent on top seam.
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LEKAN ANIMASHAUN - LOW PROFILE (NOT FOR BLACKS):
Reissue of dog rare afrobeat LP from Nigeria with Fela's Africa 70 band. Two long tunes covering a side each, have a listen to "Low profile" that doesn't sound that far away from Fela tro be honest.
Reissue of dog rare afrobeat LP from Nigeria with Fela's Africa 70 band. Two long tunes covering a side each, have a listen to "Low profile" that doesn't sound that far away from Fela tro be honest.
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LEON SPENCER JR. - SNEAK PREVIEW!:
Reissue of scarce LP with the funky jazz cut "Message from the meters".
Reissue of scarce LP with the funky jazz cut "Message from the meters".
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LEON THOMAS - ALBUM:
"I am" super cool vocal jazz bomb that goes well in the clubs. Reissue.
"I am" super cool vocal jazz bomb that goes well in the clubs. Reissue.
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LEON THOMAS - BLUES AND THE SOULFUL TRUTH:
"Shape your mind to die" is a killer jazz tune with attitude. "China doll" is nice too. Reissue.
"Shape your mind to die" is a killer jazz tune with attitude. "China doll" is nice too. Reissue.
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LEON THOMAS - FULL CIRCLE:
Reissue LP with two brilliant tunes in "Just in time to see the sun" and the dreamy, proggressive but equal good "It's my life I'm fighting for".
Reissue LP with two brilliant tunes in "Just in time to see the sun" and the dreamy, proggressive but equal good "It's my life I'm fighting for".
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LEON THOMAS - SPIRITS KNOWN AND UNKNOWN:
Reissue of wicked spiritual jazz LP with classics as "The Creator has a masterplan" and "Song for my father".
Reissue of wicked spiritual jazz LP with classics as "The Creator has a masterplan" and "Song for my father".
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LES DEMERLE - TRANSFUSION:
"Moondial" big bad funk tune with rough drums. Rare album now. Record in superb shape. Cover has ring wear and a few nicks along opening edge. Couple small stains on back, nothing serious.
"Moondial" big bad funk tune with rough drums. Rare album now. Record in superb shape. Cover has ring wear and a few nicks along opening edge. Couple small stains on back, nothing serious.
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LES HOOPER - HOOPLA:
With the ultimate chillout funky jazz number "Lady of the night". Lovely copy still in shrink.
With the ultimate chillout funky jazz number "Lady of the night". Lovely copy still in shrink.
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LES MASCOTTES - SAME:
Fast paced caribbean "merengue" sounding tune in "Jojo sauve" that starts with a percussion/drum break. French original. Soft marks but plays fine. Cover has ring and edgewear, small faint sticker residue marks plus 7 cm clear tape strip on back.
Fast paced caribbean "merengue" sounding tune in "Jojo sauve" that starts with a percussion/drum break. French original. Soft marks but plays fine. Cover has ring and edgewear, small faint sticker residue marks plus 7 cm clear tape strip on back.
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LEWIS CONNECTION - SAME:
Great funk/soul LP with the funk track "Mr G" and the soft soul cut "Got to be something here". Reissue of very rare original.
Great funk/soul LP with the funk track "Mr G" and the soft soul cut "Got to be something here". Reissue of very rare original.
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LIGHTMEN PLUS ONE - SURVIVAL SONG:
Instant funk/rare groove instrumental with great horns! Record is very clean but has a few small pressing bubbles on each side. Plays fine except for a small number of clicks in intro on both sides (check clip).
Instant funk/rare groove instrumental with great horns! Record is very clean but has a few small pressing bubbles on each side. Plays fine except for a small number of clicks in intro on both sides (check clip).
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LIGHTNIN' ROD - HUSTLERS CONVENTION:
Side project from Kool and the Gang and Last Poets. "Sport" is a killer funk/breakbeat track. US original complete with insert. Gatefold cover has light ring wear, drill hole, a couple of dents on top edge and 2x2 cm damage by top seam on back.
Side project from Kool and the Gang and Last Poets. "Sport" is a killer funk/breakbeat track. US original complete with insert. Gatefold cover has light ring wear, drill hole, a couple of dents on top edge and 2x2 cm damage by top seam on back.
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LINDA & THE FUNKY BOYS - SATISFIED:
LP from 1975 with the funk instrumental "Solid funk" and a version of "Shame shame shame". Recorded in Germany. Cover has a sticker on front & back.
LP from 1975 with the funk instrumental "Solid funk" and a version of "Shame shame shame". Recorded in Germany. Cover has a sticker on front & back.
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LINDA TILLERY - SAME:
"Markin time" and "Freedom time" killer soul/funk tunes. Disc looks close to EX but has light pressing shades on one side that cause constant but mild background noise. Will work as a play at home copy if you are not too picky. Cover has ring and edge wear plus some mild creasing.
"Markin time" and "Freedom time" killer soul/funk tunes. Disc looks close to EX but has light pressing shades on one side that cause constant but mild background noise. Will work as a play at home copy if you are not too picky. Cover has ring and edge wear plus some mild creasing.
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LITTLE BEAVER - WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME:
Really strong soul/funk LP with 3 standout tracks: the modern soul dancer "Listen to my heartbeat", awesome rare groove/funk in "Concrete jungle" and the instrumental "We three". Solid! Reissue.
Really strong soul/funk LP with 3 standout tracks: the modern soul dancer "Listen to my heartbeat", awesome rare groove/funk in "Concrete jungle" and the instrumental "We three". Solid! Reissue.
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LITTLE PERVIS & THE STREET HAWKSGROOVIN' WITH LITTLE PE...
NITE CLUB - Finland Original
7" · M/M · 100 SEK
IN STOCK
LITTLE PERVIS & THE STREET HAWKS - GROOVIN' WITH LITTLE PERVIS:
Tough funk/r&b track from the Timmion camp. Hard drums and a smokey/psych-y vibe!
Tough funk/r&b track from the Timmion camp. Hard drums and a smokey/psych-y vibe!
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LLOYD PRICE - MUSIC MUSIC:
Very rare TSG original, way harder to find than the issues on LPG and Graham Intl. Contains "Uphill peace of mind" (stunning funk tune with a rock touch) and "What did you do with my love" (essential mellow groove). Cover has 6 cm split in the middle of top seam and 2 cm bottom split.
Very rare TSG original, way harder to find than the issues on LPG and Graham Intl. Contains "Uphill peace of mind" (stunning funk tune with a rock touch) and "What did you do with my love" (essential mellow groove). Cover has 6 cm split in the middle of top seam and 2 cm bottom split.
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LOADING ZONE - SAME:
Two killer funk tunes in "No more tears" and "Can I dedicate". Been sampled by Souls of Mischief and other good acts back in the days. Cover has drillhole, small peel off on edges and mild wear.
Two killer funk tunes in "No more tears" and "Can I dedicate". Been sampled by Souls of Mischief and other good acts back in the days. Cover has drillhole, small peel off on edges and mild wear.
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LOCKE SAINTS BAND - SAME / 1978-1979:
Reissue of oh-so rare private pressed funk/soul/jazz LP with Reggie Andrews directing the band. Contains versions of Coltrane's "Impressions, Booker Ervin's "Bachafillen" plus "Love changes", "Everlasting love" and "Bustin loose". Diverse sound with a lo-fi feel! Original is around 800 USD these days, so you might want to pick this up instead.
Reissue of oh-so rare private pressed funk/soul/jazz LP with Reggie Andrews directing the band. Contains versions of Coltrane's "Impressions, Booker Ervin's "Bachafillen" plus "Love changes", "Everlasting love" and "Bustin loose". Diverse sound with a lo-fi feel! Original is around 800 USD these days, so you might want to pick this up instead.
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LOFFE'S STORBAND - DANCE PARTY AND FUN:
"Tatty bowow" big band funk tune. Swedish only album. Sticker on opening edges.
"Tatty bowow" big band funk tune. Swedish only album. Sticker on opening edges.
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LOLO LOLITTA & TCHICOJEANNOT OU EST LE SERIEUX?
BADMOS - Ivory Coast Original
LP · VG/VG · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
LOLO LOLITTA & TCHICO - JEANNOT OU EST LE SERIEUX?:
Great soukous album from the Ivory coast. Well recorded, and from the early 80s so exceptional sound quality. Listen to "Jeannot". Ivory coast original. Writing and stamps on labels. Soft marks on disc but plays well with just some mild distractions. Cover has ring and edgewear, writing on both front and back, stamp and dirt stains.
Great soukous album from the Ivory coast. Well recorded, and from the early 80s so exceptional sound quality. Listen to "Jeannot". Ivory coast original. Writing and stamps on labels. Soft marks on disc but plays well with just some mild distractions. Cover has ring and edgewear, writing on both front and back, stamp and dirt stains.
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LONGINEU PARSONSSPACED: COLLECTED WORKS...
LUV N' HAIGHT - USA Reissue
2xLP · M/M · 180 SEK
IN STOCK
LONGINEU PARSONS - SPACED: COLLECTED WORKS 1980-1999:
Compilation of leftfield jazz material in the Strata-East/Tribe vein. Some amazing tunes here like "Take the high road", the sampled "Funkin' around" and "Emerald paradise".
Compilation of leftfield jazz material in the Strata-East/Tribe vein. Some amazing tunes here like "Take the high road", the sampled "Funkin' around" and "Emerald paradise".
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LONNIE SMITH - AFRO-DESIA:
"Afro-desia" good jazz tune. Reissue.
"Afro-desia" good jazz tune. Reissue.
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LONNIE SMITH - MOVE YOUR HAND:
Wicked organ jazz tune in the title track, been a popular DJ spin for ages. Blue/white Liberty pressing=first pressing. Some light marks, nothing bad. Cover has mild wear, a dirt stain and dents on edges.
Wicked organ jazz tune in the title track, been a popular DJ spin for ages. Blue/white Liberty pressing=first pressing. Some light marks, nothing bad. Cover has mild wear, a dirt stain and dents on edges.
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LONNIE SMITH - TURNING POINT:
Funky jazz version of "See saw". Original blue/white Liberty pressing. Solid VG+ copy, some soft marks only. Gatefold cover has a large promo stamp inside foldout and mild rub wear on back.
Funky jazz version of "See saw". Original blue/white Liberty pressing. Solid VG+ copy, some soft marks only. Gatefold cover has a large promo stamp inside foldout and mild rub wear on back.
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LOU DONALDSON - EVERYTHING I PLAY IS FUNKY:
Classic funk/jazz in the title track and "Hamp's hump". Reissue.
Classic funk/jazz in the title track and "Hamp's hump". Reissue.
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LOU DONALDSONEVERYTHING I PLAY IS FUNKY
BLUE NOTE - USA 2nd Pressing
LP · VG+/VG+ · 150 SEK
IN STOCK
LOU DONALDSON - EVERYTHING I PLAY IS FUNKY:
Classic funky jazz in the title track and "Hamp's hump". Blue/black Liberty label= early 2nd issue. Cover has ringwear and small dents on edges. Vinyl plays overall really well, has minor crackle in the version of "Over the rainbow" but nothing too disturbing.
Classic funky jazz in the title track and "Hamp's hump". Blue/black Liberty label= early 2nd issue. Cover has ringwear and small dents on edges. Vinyl plays overall really well, has minor crackle in the version of "Over the rainbow" but nothing too disturbing.
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LOU DONALDSON - MIDNIGHT CREEPER:
"Midnight creeper" classic funky jazz tune. Reissue.
"Midnight creeper" classic funky jazz tune. Reissue.
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LOU DONALDSON - SAY IT LOUD:
Classic organ jazz/funk album with the groovy version of "Say it loud". Blue label with black B = later issue. Cover has cut out, creasing and ringwear.
Classic organ jazz/funk album with the groovy version of "Say it loud". Blue label with black B = later issue. Cover has cut out, creasing and ringwear.
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LOUIS ARMSTRONG - AND HIS FRIENDS:
"The Creator has a masterplan" superb version with Leon Thomas and Mr Armstrong. This isn't a typical Louis Armstrong album, more like a Leon Thomas record. Cutout. Heavy gatefold cover, so postage as for two records.
"The Creator has a masterplan" superb version with Leon Thomas and Mr Armstrong. This isn't a typical Louis Armstrong album, more like a Leon Thomas record. Cutout. Heavy gatefold cover, so postage as for two records.
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LYMAN WOODARD ORGANIZATION - SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL:
"Creative musicians" one of the best rare groove tunes I know, but the whole A-side is great. Reissue of rare and highly sought-after LP.
"Creative musicians" one of the best rare groove tunes I know, but the whole A-side is great. Reissue of rare and highly sought-after LP.
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LYN COLLINS - CHECK ME OUT IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME BY NOW:
"Mr big stuff" & "Rock me again again.." are two true party stompers anywhere, anytime. Reissue of scarce album.
"Mr big stuff" & "Rock me again again.." are two true party stompers anywhere, anytime. Reissue of scarce album.
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LYN COLLINS - CHECK ME OUT IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME BY NOW:
"Mr big stuff" & "Rock me again again..." anywhere, anytime funk classics. Cover has a cut corner, ring wear, worn edges and some writing on front cover. Also a name written on A side label.
"Mr big stuff" & "Rock me again again..." anywhere, anytime funk classics. Cover has a cut corner, ring wear, worn edges and some writing on front cover. Also a name written on A side label.
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LYN COLLINS - THINK (ABOUT IT):
Maybe the rarest album on this label including the massive title track and her great version of "Ain't no sunshine". Some soft marks on disc, plays ok. Cover has small cut out, some ring and edgewear, minor peel-off and a very thin strip of tape covers a partial split on top seam.
Maybe the rarest album on this label including the massive title track and her great version of "Ain't no sunshine". Some soft marks on disc, plays ok. Cover has small cut out, some ring and edgewear, minor peel-off and a very thin strip of tape covers a partial split on top seam.
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