Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81, 5 LP box

$

100

Near-flawlessly sealed mint with jade-green hype sticker on front. Bottom corners are lightly bumped. Between the two, the bottom right corner is slightly more bumped on front, and the bottom left corner is slightly more bumped on the back. No other flaws.

Tracklist

A1 –The Mercury Dance Band* Kai Wawa

    Written-By – The Powerful Mercury Dance Band*

3:01

A2 –T.O. Jazz Owuo Adaadaa Me

    Written-By – T. O. Ampomah

2:52

A3 –Christy Azuma & Uppers International Din Ya Sugri

    Written-By, Lead Vocals – Christy Azuma

7:03

A4 –Asaase Ase Ohiani Sua Efir

    Adapted By – Ebo Taylor

4:02

B1 –The Cutlass Dance Band Hwehwe Mu Yi Mpena

    Written-By, Leader – I.K. Anin*

3:18

B2 –Dr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings Sei Nazo

    Leader – Peter Yaw BarimaOrgan – Honey*Written-By – K. Meriguine

3:02

B3 –Hedzoleh Soundz Edinya Benya

    Arranged By – Hammond*Leader – Stanley Todd*Producer – Faisal Helwani, Stan Plange

3:17

B4 –City Boys Band* Nya Asem Hwe

    Written-By, Lead Vocals – J.A. Odofo*

4:51

B5 –St. Peter & The Holymen Bofoo Beye Abowa Den

    Leader – St. Peter*Written-By – Ringo*

3:15

C1 –Vis A Vis Obi Agye Me Dofo

    Drums – Kung-Fu KwakuLeader – Issac 'Superstar' Yeboah*Written-By, Lead Guitar – S. Cropper*

9:51

C2 –The Big Beats (2) Mi Nsumõõ Bo Dõnn

    Leader – Linden LeeWritten-By – Rocky (16)

3:39

C3 –The Barbecues Aaya Lolo

    Written-By, Lead Vocals – Tommy Darling*

3:48

D1 –Kyeremateng Atwede & The Kyeremateng Stars I Go Die For You

    Written-By – K. Atwede*

5:23

D2 –Ebo Taylor Twer Nyame (excerpt)

    Alto Saxophone – George AmissahLead Vocals – Pat Thomas (3)Tenor Saxophone – George Abunuah*Trumpet – Arthur KennedyWritten-By – Ebo Taylor

5:22

D3 –Pa Steele's African Brothers* Odo Mmera

    Written-By – P.S. Ampadu*

3:01

D4 –The Ogyatanaa Show Band You Monopolise Me

    Lead Vocals – Tawiah RandyLeader, Lead Guitar – Nana OforiWritten-By – Kojo Donkor*

3:14

E1 –The African Brothers International Band* Wompe Masem

    Written-By – P.S. Ampadu*

4:19

E2 –Gyedu-Blay Ambolley & His Creations Akoko Ba

    Backing Band – The Super Complex SoundsBass Guitar – Ralph KarikariDrums – Sammy Essilfie*Organ – Yaw BoakyeSaxophone, Flute – Bobby Asiamah*Trumpet – Tommy King (2)Written-By – G.B. Ambolley*

5:26

E3 –The Sweet Talks* Akampanye

    Leader, Lead Vocals – A.B. CrentsilWritten-By, Drums – J.Y. Thorty*

4:27

E4 –Houghas Sorowonko Enuanom Adofo

    Arranged By – Koffie*

3:10

F1 –Oscar Sulley's Nzele Soundz Bukom

    Written-By, Trumpet – Oscar Sulley Braimah*

3:28

F2 –Bokoor Band You Can Go

    Written-By – J. Collins*

3:22

F3 –K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas Kyenkyen Bi Adu M'Awu

    Written-By – K. Frimpong*

6:57

F4 –Basa Basa Soundz Feat. Fela Anikulapo Kuti* Dr. Solutsu

    Written-By – Alhaji K. Frimpong

3:22

G1 –Hedzoleh Soundz Omusus Da Fe M'musu

    Written-By – Amartey Laryea*

4:58

G2 –Boombaya (2) Boombaya

    Bass Guitar – George MensahDrums – Kofi AduKeyboards – Kofi EduLeader, Lead Guitar – Alfred BannermanRhythm Guitar, Flute – Bernard TelferWritten-By – V. Bannerman*

3:39

G3 –Dr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings Noble Kings (Yako Aba)

    Written-By, Guitar – Eric Agyemang

5:46

G4 –The Wellis Band Bindiga

    Organ – Michael BaddooWritten-By, Composed By, Leader – Ray Douglas (2)

3:25

H1 –Pagadeja Tamale

    Keyboards – Kiki GyanWritten-By, Saxophone – Ray Allen

3:11

H2 –The Uhuru Dance Band Yahyia Mu

    Leader – George AmissahWritten-By – Kwadwo Donkoh

4:11

H3 –The Cutlass Dance Band Them Go Talk Of You

    Written-By, Leader, Vocals – I.K. Anin*

3:30

H4 –Honny & The Bees Band* Sisi Mbon

    Written-By – Ernest Honny*

6:47

I1 –Sawaaba Soundz Owuo

    Written-By – R. Quashie*

4:20

I2 –Honny & The Bees Band* Psychedelic Woman

    Written-By, Leader, Lead Vocals – Ernest Honny*

4:31

I3 –The Black Star Sound Nite Safarie

    Saxophone, Flute – Teddy OseiTrumpet – Eddie QuansahWritten-By – Kwadwo Donkoh

3:25

I4 –T.O. Jazz Osaman Ba

    Lead Vocals – Miss Adjoa Badu*Written-By – T. O. Ampomah

4:57

J1 –Joe Mensah Cry Laughter

    Written-By – Joe Mensah

17:58

Companies, etc.

    Mastered At – Sound Mastering

    Lacquer Cut At – Finyl Tweek

    Pressed By – MPO

Credits

    Artwork By, Design – Lewis Heriz

    Compiled By, Liner Notes, Research – Miles Cleret

    Lacquer Cut By [Vinyl Cut] – Pete*

    Mastered By [Mastering And Vinyl Restoration] – Nick Robbins

Notes

Subtitle: "Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81"

Comes in box set with plain brown cardboard sleeves and a large 12-page booklet insert with extensive liner notes, credits, scans and rare pictures.

Mastering And Vinyl Restoration at Sound Mastering, London.

Vinyl Cut at Finyl Tweek.

Pressed at MPO, Averton.

Tracks I2, I3, I4 and J1 are exclusive to the vinyl issue. Tracks I2 and I3 were previously released on the cd issue of "Ghana Soundz".

Barcode and Other Identifiers

    Barcode: 893775001699