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Melike Demirag - Behind The Iron Bars (LP)
Folkways FSS 37705, 1982 United States Masterpiece Melike Demirag album that moves from progish yet funky tunes like Hasret or Ellerinz to the deep melodic Saz and Kurban. Rare and recommended pick on Folkways. Record is solid EX and cover still partly in ...
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Supaporn - Supaporn (LP)
Sermvit LPS 125, 197? Thailand Fancy a bit of ultra rare Thai soul beat here is a perfect pick. Supaporn and her brother getting busy on funky arrangements by none other than The Impossibles leader Prajeen Songpaow. Great tracks including As Tears ...
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Melih Kibar - Hisseli Harikalar Kumpanyasi (LP)
Balet LP 230, 1980 Turkey Great Turkish variety album featuring a string of prominent actors and artist like Kartal Kaan, Erol Evgin, Nevra Serezli and many more. Musically a broad scope of ethnic traditionals, disco and some cool sounding ins...
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Bülent Ersoy - Ne Duamsin (LP)
Türküola 7454, 198? Germany Seldom seen Turkish synth release by Bülent Ersoy. Useful stuff for an alternative disco / synth / cosmic mix. Record has brushed hairlines causing light distortion but no deep scratches. Top quality pressing on Türkü...
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Muazzez Abaci - Yasamadimki (LP)
Türküola 7471, 198? Germany Impossibly rare Turkish 80s release that should be heaven for anyone with a sampler and a drum machine. Several tracks on this baby opens with a useful loop before heading into the vocal parts. Anything from cosmic di...
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Ertugrul Cayiroglu - Kendin Cal (LP)
Günes 78337, 197? Turkey This is pure heat in my ears. Mad obscure Turkish relase that blend everything from oriental disco, folky vocals and some seriously funky breakbeat pieces with loud drum work and flashy baglama playing. Estergon Kales...
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Apo Hiking Society - Songwriter (LP)
Jem JLP-102, 1976 Philippines Surely this record is worth the money alone for that amazing gangsta persona cover shot. Forget about Crystal, gotta be flashing the Martini next time you are out and about. Musically a nice folk-pop-rock on offer, ac...
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Warda - Layali El Ghorba (LP)
Boussiphone IMA 55, 197? France One of the hottest Warda records around, the Algerian singer ripping things up on thrilling Arabic psych backing. Definitely a fat record for fans of oriental beats. Mega rare Boussiphone original with disc in straigh...
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Various - Ugat Tunog Nh Lahi (LP)
Ugat Tunog Nh Lahi TSP 5256, 1978 Philippines Amazing compilation on Filipino talents signed to the pioneering Ugat Tunog Nh Lahi label. Rare stuff by Asin, Pen Pen, Verde At Clarino, Coritha and Freddie Aguilar. Some of these tracks are exclusively available her...
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Payvar & Tehrani - Persian Traditional Music (LP)
Ahang Rooz 24, 1974 Iran Faramarz Payvar and wing man Hossein Teherani getting busy on the Santoor and Tonbak respectively. The gents not shy on a bit of singing too. Not a funky dancefloor record but authentic Persian vibes. Hard to find ori...
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Various - 14 Belly Dances (LP)
Sonora 14, 1984 Greece What a beast of a record, five monster tracks pulling from Greek traditional styles like Laiko and Rebetiko but seriously funky. A must for fans of obscure cosmic tinged Greek funk. Can not imagine this is an easy rec...
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Cinderella - Cinderella 2 (LP)
Sunshine TSP 5197, 197? Philippines The famous Manila Sound captured by superstar group Cinderella. All mellow kick-back-in-the-sunshine vibes that represented the popular Filipino sound of that time. Rare pick in EX condition, cover in shrink and text ...
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Abdel Halim Hafez - Mawoud (LP)
Soutelphan 33 S 33, 1971 Egypt Egyptian superstar Abdel Halim Hafez with one of his most popular records on Soutelphan. Authentic intriguing vibe on this live session from Cairo anno 1971. Record with a few non-feelable marks but audibly will pass ...
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Sri Chinmoy - Meditation-Sun (LP)
Alo Niloy 737-01, 1977 Canada The records of Sri Chinmoy are always mega rare and very rarely for sale. He counts as one the main Indian spirituals and was famed for playing a wide range of instruments from cello to synth over more exotic treats l...
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Cici Kizlar - Delisin / Rengarenk (7")
CBS 3098, 1975 Turkey Mega rare Turkish psych pop by this famous girls trio. Rengarenk is the best side, a joyful tune with tempo change. Cover has small tear, record has marks and hairlines but plays pretty well with moderate noice. Price...
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Cici Kizlar - Bak Su Cocuga... (7")
CBS 2723, 1974 Turkey Superb Turkish popsike with a funky touch and catchy vocals. Ultra hard original to come by, never for sale. Cover has split on one side (easy to fix), record with many marks and plays with occasional pops and light c...
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Füsun Önal - Ah Nerede (7")
CBS 2913, 1975 Turkey Rare ethnic breakbeat smasher by the Turkish Brigitte Bardot. Raunchy vocals, tasty groove and a short but repeated break pave the way. Oh, and what a cover shot. VG copy with some marks and cover tear but rare pick n...
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Pooran - Zendegi Ai Zendegi (7")
Imperial 1087, 196? Iran Super rare original Iranian single by famous Pooran. Nothing upbeat but a good mellow vocal piece. Copy in decent VG+ shape with the odd mark fitted in fresh picture cover. Super hard to find single.
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Ravi Shankar - Raga Khamaj Raga Lalit (LP)
EMI ASD.2341, 1967 India Ravi Shankar with wingmen Alla Rakha and Kamala on these famous Raga Khamaj and Raga Lalit recordings. Rare original pressing with record NM and cover VG+ showing one dent corner.
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Hemant Kumar - Devotion And Love (LP)
Oriental BGRP 1047, 1984 United States Obscure Indian album with Hermant Kumar recording eleven songs in honor of the immortal saint Sri Ramakrishna. Not funky per say but it does have an unusual vibe, check Aye Jo Tum Jeeban Me.
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