Bounty Killer
The Mystery
2 LP 9,50 Euro / No. LV1177
In stock since 24th January ’10

VP Rec VPRL 1681
2002 Jamaica
Media: m- / Cover: ex
Ragga
Dean Fraser & The Revolutionaries
Revolutionary Sounds
LP 59,50 Euro / No. LV1176
In stock since 24th January ’10

Rare rare Reggae jewel. Jamaican pressing
Hawkeye HLP-004
Jamaica
Media: ex / Cover: vg+
Reggae Ska
Carmela y Rafael / Con Rondala Orquesta y Mariachi
Same
3 LP 14,50 Euro / No. LV0043
In stock since 30th September ’08

Good one. Complex arrangements, Hollywood movie-music like, but still unique sounding. No Mariachi Folklore.
GAS 4019
1974 Mexico
Media: m- / Cover: vg (worn edge, very small wol)
Orchestra
Astrud Gilberto
The Shadow of Your Smile
LP 12,50 Euro / No. LV0538
In stock since 21st February ’09

Recorded 1964/65. Pure beauty.
Verve 2304 540
Germany
Media: m- / Cover: m-
UB40
Presents Arms In Dub
LP 4,50
In stock since 10th October ’08

Epic 85390
1981 Netherlands
Media: vg / Cover: vg (light ringwear)
Org. inner sleeve
Dub
The Bug / Kid 606
Buckle Up
12" Maxi 9,50 Euro / No. LV1246
In stock since 24th January ’10

Hardcore Dancehall by The Bug a.k.a. Kevin Martin / Flipside destroyer Mash up for the junglist raver / Vocals by Wayne Lonesome
Shockout SHOCK01
2003 USA
Media: m- / Cover: m-
Tech Hardcore Ragga
V.A.
Gilles Peterson In Africa
2 LP 17,50 Euro / No. LV1258
In stock since 29th January ’10

Ether ETHLP 005
2005 Great Britain
Media: ex / Cover: m-
Foldout sleeve
Electronic Afro-Cuban Jazz, House, Tribal
Machito and his Salsa Big Band
Live at North Sea ‘82
LP 4,50 Euro / No. LV0714
In stock since 6th April ’09

Timeless SJP 168
1983 Netherlands
Media: vg+ / Cover: vg+
Latin Cuba
Percy Faith and his Orchestra
Malaguena - Music of Cuba
LP 9,50 Euro / No. LV0664
In stock since 6th April ’09

Philips 840 020 BY
Netherlands
Media: ex / Cover: vg+
Latin Cuba
Musica Cubana
2 LP 19,50 Euro / No. LV0686
In stock since 6th April ’09

Awesome compilation of vibrant and percussive Cuban music by a Swedish label. All tracks rec. in 1976
Caprice CAP 2008
1978 Sweden
Media: m- / Cover: vg+
Foldout sleeve, book cover
Cuba
Orquesta Aliamen
Haciendo Bailar Al Pueblo
LP 12,50 Euro / No. LV0688
In stock since 6th April ’09

Son, Bomba-Son, Merengue
Areito LD-4556
1989 Cuba
Media: ex / Cover: vg
Latin Cuba
Rene Touzet y su Orquesta
Noches De La Habana
LP 14,50 Euro / No. LV0685
In stock since 6th April ’09

Org. 60ties Cuban orchestra music. Very nice sleeve, must be 60ties, even if not stated.
Egrem LD-RCA-524
Cuba
Media: vg+ / Cover: vg
Latin Brazil Cuba Reggae
Freddy McKay & Jah Stone
Picture on the Wall
12” Maxi 24,50 Euro
In stock since 2nd October ’08

Reggae, Natty Disco Mix. Superbly rare 12” with fantastic cover and label design
GG Records
1977 Jamaica
Media: m- / Cover: vg+ (light ringwear)
Reggae
Gal Costa
A Arte de Gal Costa
2 LP 12,50 Euro / No. LV0130
In stock since 3rd October ’08

All the beautiful songs – Bossanova – of the most enchanting brasilian female singer. I love her.
Fontana 6470 551/2
1975 Brasil
Media: m- / Cover: m-
Foldout sleeve
Brasil
Harry Belafonte
24x
2 LP 4,50 Euro
In stock since 27th February ’09

Forget about the annoying „Banana Boat“ (even if it’s on this album). His music is just fantastic. And he is a personality with impressive presence.
RCA PJL 2.700.2
1975 Germany
Media: m- / Cover: m-
Foldout sleeve
Calypso
Inner Circle
Something So Good
LP 7,50 Euro / No. LV0158
In stock since 3rd October ’08

tonpress SX-T 25
1982 Poland
Media: m- / Cover: ex
Reggae
Jimmy Cliff
Same
LP 7,50 Euro / No. LV0176
In stock since 4th October ’08

Incl. “Vietnam”, “Sufferin’ In The Land”, “Come Into My Life”, “Many Rivers To Cross”, “Wonderful World Beautiful People”
Island 86 488
Germany
Media: m / Cover: vg+
Reggae
N-U-R Renegades Steel Orchestra
Sounds in Steel
LP 7,50 Euro
In stock since 8th October ’08
Best steel orchestra at carnival ’69
Center 17 050 St
1969 Germany
Media: m / Cover: ex
+ Booklet
Calypso
V.A. w/ Gilberto Gil, Elis Regina, Jorge Ben, Baden Powell a.o.
Tropical Explosion
2 LP 14,50 Euro
In stock since 21st February ’09

Every contributor is described briefly with his/her origin and musical approach.
Philips 9286 308/9
1975 Germany
Media: m- / Cover: m-
Foldout sleeve
Werner Müller & Orchester
Fiesta Brasiliera
7” Single 7,50 Euro
In stock since 10th October ’08

Beautiful, vibrant percussion, fast, virtuos, colourful.
Polydor 20 262
1957 Germany
Media: vg- / Cover: vg+ (ringwear on back)
Orchestra Brazil
Luiz Gonzaga & Fagner
Same
LP 9,50 Euro / No. LV0690
In stock since 7th April ’09

Brazilian Folk-inspired uplifting dance music
RCA 109.0129
1984 Brazil
Media: m- / Cover: ex
+ insert
Latin Brazil Cuba Reggae
Conjunto Sol 14
Y Sigue El Sol
LP 9,50 Euro / No. LV0687
In stock since 7th April ’09

Son, Afro-Son, and Guaguanco in the typical way with a warm, but precise analogue sound, no 80ties sound or production, no digidrum-perversions.
Siboney LD-411
1988 Cuba
Media: m- / Cover: vg+
Cuba
Los Machucambos
Negra Maria Esther / Pepito
7" Single 9,50 Euro / No. LV0699
In stock since 7th April ’09

Percussive Samba, flipside: more soulish Brazil
Decca DL 25 064
Germany
Media: vg
Brazil Soul
Nana Gualdi & Charles Nowa Orchestra
Baisez-Moi / Adio Verona
7" Single 7,50 / No. LV0697
In stock since 7th April ’09

Calypso. And so spoiled - I’ve been told by native French speakers that the real meaning of the French expression for Kiss Me - “Baisez-Moi” was in the 60ties already the same like nowadays: Fuck Me …
Philips 345 105 PF
Germany
Media: vg
Latin
Specials
Same
LP 7,50 Euro / No. LV0750
In stock since 21st August ’09

Chrysalis 6307 687
1979 Germany
Media: vg / Cover: vg (yellowish discoloration at the edges)
Ska
Charlie Rouse Band
Cinnemon Flower
LP 7,50 Euro / No. LV0807
In stock since 21st August ’09

He is best known for the eleven years he spent as feature saxophone soloist with Thelonius Monk. Here it is all about Brazil Jazz. Ron Carter on bass.
Douglas NBLP 7044
1977 USA
Media: m- / Cover: ex (tiny cutout)
Jazz
East Meets West
Megadub
LP 17,50 Euro / No. LV1263
In stock since 29th January ’10

As you might have noticed already, I love obscure stuff. Well, here we go: Japanese Dub …
Dubology DOR LP 001
Media: m- / Cover: m-
Dub
Mano Negra
Bande Originale Du Livre (Ltd. Edition)
10" EP + Book 99,50 Euro / No. LV1240
In stock since 29th January ’10

Book and picture 10″ / Was sealed, but I had to look at it … anyway, still new. Tons of pictures, tour posters, flyers, concert documentation, brilliant photography, colour, flavour … let’s call it “a slice of life”. And the music: Rollercoasterpunkfolkhiphopworldmusicdanceparty - love it.
Very sought after item.
Virgin France Edition Syros SA 8060
1994 France
Media: m / Cover: m
Limited Edition
Independent Worldmusic
Sly And Robbie
Dance Hall
12" Maxi 3,50 Euro / No. LV0852
In stock since 24th August ’09

Prod. By KRS-One
Island 0-96536
1989 USA
Media: vg / Cover: vg+ (distributor’s sticker)
Ragga
Beenie Man
King Of The Dancehall (Promo)
12" Maxi 4,50 Euro / No. LV0862
In stock since 24th August ’09

Virgin 7087 6 18695 1 4 Promo
2004 USA
Media: m- / Cover: vg+
Ragga
Earl Zinger
Put Your Phazers On Stun Throw Your Health Food Skyward
CD 4,50 Euro / No. LV1214
In stock since 24th January ’10

Studio !K7 !K7117 PROMO CD 2002 Germany
Media: vg+ / Cover: m-
Promo with Jewel case
Electronic Ska Tech Drum ‘n’ Bass