Afro Funk Body Music via Secret Stash Records
Thank you Secret Stash for another great reissue. I really dig the special editions for the first 200 orders. I posted on another record from SSR not long ago check it out. This release meets the same high standards.
Excerpt from http://secretstashrecords.com/
Body Music, Afro Funk's 1975 LP, was recorded and released in London, England. The band was comprised mostly of West-African expatriates residing there. At the time, the city was host to a vibrant African music scene. The massive success of Osibisa created a swarm of young bands trying to use London as a launching pad for international stardom. Unfortunately, Afro Funk did not find the success they were looking for and Body Music became their only album. The deep funk grooves and driving afrobeat rhythms featured on this rare LP have made it a desired addition to record collections around the world.
After its small private press release in London on "Kabana Records," Body Music was also released in extremely limited quantites by Kojo Asare's Chairman Records in Ghana. Despite the well crafted mix of various West-African styles and American funk, without the support of a label and no major touring it quickly faded into obscurity. Today copies rarely surface. Secret Stash is proud to present the first ever reissue of this collectable piece of African music history. As always, this vinyl only release includes a digital download card giving the user high quality MP3s of the entire album.
The limited edition version is blue and white as is the vinyl.
Gotta love details like wax seals. I slit the side with a scalpel so I could leave it intact.
Hand numbered.
The vinyl looks superb. I must admit to being a sucker for colored vinyl art vinyl or picture disc. This LP looks superb!!
They also provide free digital downloads for LP orders.
Check out this great preview from Secret Stash Records.
Thank you Secret Stash Records for another amazing reissue. It seems the special edition already sold out but don't let that stop you check out the track previews and if you dig it place an order. http://secretstashrecords.com/store/afrofunk/
There are a handful of record labels resurrecting very important music that would be otherwise very expensive or difficult if not impossible to find. This is very important work they are doing and SSR does a great job of getting the music back to the people. Thanks again SSR.
This post originated at retro vintage modern hi-fi http://itishifi.blogspot.com
Excerpt from http://secretstashrecords.com/
Body Music, Afro Funk's 1975 LP, was recorded and released in London, England. The band was comprised mostly of West-African expatriates residing there. At the time, the city was host to a vibrant African music scene. The massive success of Osibisa created a swarm of young bands trying to use London as a launching pad for international stardom. Unfortunately, Afro Funk did not find the success they were looking for and Body Music became their only album. The deep funk grooves and driving afrobeat rhythms featured on this rare LP have made it a desired addition to record collections around the world.
After its small private press release in London on "Kabana Records," Body Music was also released in extremely limited quantites by Kojo Asare's Chairman Records in Ghana. Despite the well crafted mix of various West-African styles and American funk, without the support of a label and no major touring it quickly faded into obscurity. Today copies rarely surface. Secret Stash is proud to present the first ever reissue of this collectable piece of African music history. As always, this vinyl only release includes a digital download card giving the user high quality MP3s of the entire album.
The limited edition version is blue and white as is the vinyl.
Check out this great preview from Secret Stash Records.
Thank you Secret Stash Records for another amazing reissue. It seems the special edition already sold out but don't let that stop you check out the track previews and if you dig it place an order. http://secretstashrecords.com/store/afrofunk/
There are a handful of record labels resurrecting very important music that would be otherwise very expensive or difficult if not impossible to find. This is very important work they are doing and SSR does a great job of getting the music back to the people. Thanks again SSR.
This post originated at retro vintage modern hi-fi http://itishifi.blogspot.com