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- Belafonte, Harry-Calypso- LP- mono-RCA LPM 1248 - 1956 33 1/3 RPM LP release by Harry Belafonte. Classic early album in which he explores his Jamaican roots in Calypso. This was the music which originally made him famous! Tracks include "Jamaica Farewell", "Man Smart (Woman Smarter), and the hit, "Day-O". Belafonte is accompanied by Jazz artist Tony Scott and orchestra, with one Millard Thomas on guitar. Cover and disc (black label with silver print-"Long Play" at bottom) are both seemingly unused after all these years-both are stone MINT! Perfect original copy!
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- Benjamin, Heartsille-Virgin Island Steel Band- LP- Stereo-Philips PHS 600-015 - Approx. 1963 release. According to notes, this steel band originated in the Virgin Islands, then began playing in Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St.Croix, and were finally invited to play the US. Played the Dinah Shore & Dave Garroway TV shows & were featured at the Sugar Hill club in San Francisco. Music is very well recorded, authentic steel band music in classic style. Tunes include "Johnny Cake", "Peanut Vendor" & "Jamaica Farewell". Cover is still shrinkwrapped & disc appears unplayed!
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- Daville, Russell, with Bill LaMotta Orchestra & Chorus-Carnival in the West Indies- LP- mono-Rainbow RA 003 - 1950's original US Calypso LP-33 1/3 RPM. Issued on the Rainbow label, which was mostly known for US Rhythm & Blues. Singer Daville is from Martinique, according to liner notes. Tracks include "Hurricane Hannah", "Bombs Negra", and "Ugly Woman". LP is listed among "relatively authentic Calypso" LP's (this is their top grade). Handsome glossy cover depicts island beach scene. Cover is extremely clean-2 small yellow (marker) spots on back cover at top right-seam split at top right has been neatly repaired from the inside. Disc is clean glossy and Near Mint.
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- Graduate-Acting My Age- LP- stereo-Pye Spain ZL331 - 1980 English pop/ska LP (pressed in Spain), features Roland Orzobal (Tears for Fears), glossy photo cover of band in green suits and yellow shirts, scarce piece, a few light marks on vinyl - (NM-/EXC+) - $12- Order
- Rolfos Trinidad Steel Band-Mrs. Robinson- LP- Stereo-Capitol ST 223 - Green label, approx. 1968, Trinidad steel band recorded in England plays hits of the sixties. (Bacharach, Beatles, Spector tunes!!), cool record, top condition! - (NM/NM) - $13- Order
- Trinidad Steel Band-same- LP- mono-Audio Fidelity AFLP 1809 - (Approx) 1956 release. Pure Trinidad Steel Band style-excellent playing! Tracks include: "Papa Loves Mambo," "Green-Faced Man," and "Dragon Song." Cover has 1" seam split and slight crease at bottom right-nice, clean, glossy front-grades EXC+. Disc is Near Mint. Excellent vintage steel band LP!
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