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Gang Starr
Jazz Thing (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 27/Mar/2020 ] With the original UK 7" of this release now as rare as hen's teeth, and with the group having recently 'reformed' for one last album together, the Mr Bongo replica re-release of this 1990 masterpiece by Gang Starr couldn't be more timely. The... |
The Gentlemen
The Gentlemen (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 21/May/2012 ] Another super rare gem from the Rozenblit catalogue, the self-titled about by The Gentleman from 1972. The LP, on Smog Records, was so rare only 200 copies were ever pressed for radio promotion and only three of the originals are now known to still... |
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
Ambolley (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 5/Jul/2019 ] Extremely hard-to-obtain LP from the Ghanaian master composer, producer and musician. Originally released in 1982 by the WEA International label and then again in Germany in 1985 by Ambolley himself. 'Ambolley' fuses Highlife, disco and boogie... |
Gyedu Blay Ambolley & Zantoda Mark III
Control (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 20/Sep/2019 ] Extremely hard-to-find Ghanaian LP from legendary musician Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, originally released in 1980. Tough Highlife, funk and boogie moods with added synthesizer! This is the third Gyedu Blay Ambolley LP that has been reissued on Mr... |
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
Simigwa (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 5/Oct/2018 ] Legendary Ghanain album that fuses Highlife, afrobeat, folk and funk. Ambolley grew up during the peak of Highlife in Ghana and was a key figure in its fusion with soul and funk influences from the USA. He played in many bands including Houghas... |
Harmony Cats
Harmony Cats' Theme / Seja Como Nos (De Pe No Chao) (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 1/Nov/2024 ] For number 93 in the Brazil45 series, we present two favourites from the Harmony Cats. A female vocal quintet (who later became a trio) from São Paulo. They formed in 1976 and were most prolific in the disco period. 'Harmony Cats' Theme' from 1976... |
Herman Kelly & Life
Percussion Explosion! (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 7/Mar/2025 ] Source of an all-time 'Breaks and Beats' classic, Mr Bongo reissue Herman Kelly's timeless 1978 album Percussion Explosion!. Immortalised in hip-hop folklore, when the anthemic 'Dance To The Drummer's Beat' was featured on the influential Ultimate... |
Hollie Cook
Hollie Cook In Dub (Limited Blue Vinyl LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 21/Nov/2025 ] In 2012, Prince Fatty produced a signature dub reworking of tracks from Hollie Cook's debut 2012 LP, plus a selection of other choice dub-infused covers. Mr Bongo now presents a fresh repress on blue vinyl of this classic album. In the... |
Hollie Cook
Shy Girl / Frontline (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 5/Sep/2025 ] Ahead of the release of Hollie Cook's fifth studio album, Shy Girl, the anthemic, feel-good title track and rootsy chugging 'Frontline' take either side of a 7" single. Woven with tight grooves, beautiful vocals and catchy melodies, Hollie's... |
Hollie Cook
Twice (Limited Green Vinyl LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 21/Nov/2025 ] Hollie Cook's sensational second album Twice, originally released in 2014, gets a 2025 repress on transparent green vinyl. Produced by Prince Fatty, Twice is a natural progression from Hollie's self-titled debut. It's an absorbing blend of her... |
The Incredible Bongo Band
Return Of The Incredible Bongo Band 40th Anniversary Edition (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 29/Jun/2018 ] Re-released for the first time since 1974, this is the sequel to the classic 1973 'Bongo Rock', which became a foundation of rap and popular music. This LP has been sampled by Bentley Rhythm Ace, Fatboy Slim, Macy Gray, Group Home and Koushik.... |
Jabaz Maris
Transas Do Futuro (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 10/May/2024 ] 1000 miles away from the beating musical hearts of Rio and São Paulo in the late '70s, the Brazilian city of Belém gave rise to a little-known record label called Erla - Estudio Rauland. Though not prolific in its output, the label made up for it in... |
Joel Culpepper
Sgt Culpepper (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 3/Dec/2021 ] Hailing from south-east London, Joel Culpepper is an artist who's been on Mr Bongo's radar for some time now. With a unique soulful voice and explosive showmanship, Joel's star is rising. His sonic palette blends an array of genres and influences,... |
Johnny Alf
Johnny Alf (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 1/Oct/2012 ] This wonderful self-titled album by pianist, singer and composer, Johnny Alf, was first released on vinyl in 1966 by Rozenblit. Here the bossa nova pioneer sings beautiful songs, accompanied by the legendary musicians Hermeto Paschoal (flute) and... |
Juan Pablo Torres
Algo Nuevo (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 7/Jun/2024 ] "One of my favourite albums" - Luke Una Next up in the Mr Bongo Cuban Classics series is an outing by the mighty Juan Pablo Torres from 1978. Released on Cuba's state-owned Areito imprint, Algo Nuevo showcases trombonist, bandleader, arranger and... |
Juan Pablo Torres Y Algo Nuevo
Super Son (LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 7/Jun/2024 ] The next release in the Mr Bongo Cuban Classics series, is one of Juan Pablo Torres' most-known and loved albums, the iconic Super Son from 1977. A wonderful record of tripped-out rumbas, psych-Afro-Latin funk and quirky orchestrated tracks with a... |
Julia Mestre
Maravilhosamente Bem [ Mr Bongo / CD - released 23/May/2025 ] Proudly presenting Maravilhosamente Bem the powerful, female-centred third album by Brazilian singer, songwriter, actress, and creative director, Julia Mestre. Alongside being a member of the Latin Grammy-winning Brazilian supergroup, Bala Desejo,... |
Julia Mestre
Maravilhosamente Bem (Limited Light Blue Vinyl LP) [ Mr Bongo / LP - released 23/May/2025 ] Proudly presenting Maravilhosamente Bem the powerful, female-centred third album by Brazilian singer, songwriter, actress, and creative director, Julia Mestre. Alongside being a member of the Latin Grammy-winning Brazilian supergroup, Bala Desejo,... |
Kit Sebastian
Rain / Kozmos (7") [ Mr Bongo / 7in - released 18/Sep/2020 ] |
Kit Sebastian
Remix 12" [ Mr Bongo / 12in - released 14/Feb/2020 ] When it came to choose who should remix Kit Sebastian, Natureboy Flako (Flako / Dario Rojo Guerra) was a producer at the top of our list. Keeping true to the original, whilst leaving his own stamp on the track, his mix adds break-beat drums and... |
