Super rare Tunji Oyelana & the Benders - Which Way, Africa? lp See description
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Description
Super rare! Tunji Oyelana & the Benders - Which Way, Africa? lp.
LC-01(S) Ariya Productions
Cover: Exc no splits, no writing, creased top left corner, no original inner, plain plastic inner
Vinyl: Let's talk. This is complicated but I will describe to the fullest and will link to some sound clips.
Let me start with the negative: as you can see in the two photos of Side 1, there are two substantial areas where the vinyl is cloudy, or shiny, or discolored, however you wish to describe it. I tried noninvasive cleaners and it did not improve. I don't think there is a solution that would not risk damaging the lp. These discolorations are superficial and not the result of any abrasion or scuff. My needle plays through these areas without any skipping. What I do hear on the first track is about 20 revolutions where there is a soft percussive sound like a "shi or chi" sound. I had to figure out if I was hearing something like an Afuche/Cabasa in the mix but no, I believe it is lp noise. It is not overpowering but it is there. Dies down after about 20 revolutions.
Even though the discoloration is evident in track 2, the sound is very faint in the beginning of Track 2 and when the music kicks in I'm not hearing it. Please check the sound clips that will be clearly labeled.
Side 2 has no issues and as you can see in the photo, the wax is very very nice.
Super rare lp and I'm enjoying getting to know it so I'm not desperate to sell. Will take time to find the appropriate price and buyer.
Videos: (copy and paste the link) (all vids are Side 1)
Needle drop and first part of Track 1/Side1: https://youtu.be/rWO9c-YIVkg
Start of Track 2/Side1: https://youtu.be/S5jh7Pn5AU8
Spoken word in Track 2/Side1: https://youtu.be/7Ecxjr-Qz8U
Last Track Side 1: https://youtu.be/uqm2K8lca1Q
You now have vast amounts of information--photos, description, video clips, so there should be no room for surprise. Bid only if serious. Ask questions if needed.
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