Mulatu Astatke

Mulatu of Ethiopia

Label: Worthy Year: 1972 # W-1020 Condition: VG++ Sleeve: VG Category: Folklore compilation

The daddy of the Ethiopia funky jazz game. Made in America when Mulatu was still flying back and forth every other month, sponsored by Ethiopian Airlines. Sounds quite like no other, the whole Ethio vibe is there but there something else too, very tightly arranged... not a dull track... making it very sought after in original shape. I had this copy signed when Mulatu was in Bergen back at the end of the 2000s.
This wax copy has minimal wear but some hairlines and very light scuffs are visible, check picture. Sounds clean though. Jacket has some ringwear, some crease and minorly bent corners, check pictures. I've sampled each track of the whole record below. Dig in to the audio provided.See discogs listing for full tracklist here.

ear several clips from the entire album here (from the actual disc for sale!)

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M- (NEAR MINT or MINT MINUS) The vinyl is virtually flawless, bright and shiny.
A very minor, barely visible scuff or two may be permitted, but no scratches.
The disc should play with no audible noise. The label is bright, clean and unmarked.

VG++(EXCELLENT or VERY GOOD ++) Disc plays near perfectly,
but may have minor paper scuffs that do not interfere with the sound quality.
There can possibly be a hairline scratch or two but nothing that is obvious or affects play.
Vinyl is bright and shiny; label is clean and unmarked.

VG+(VERY GOOD PLUS) Some visible surface wear,
very minor scratches and scuffs, but minimal impact on the sound quality.
Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or initials, etc.)
but otherwise clean.

VG(VERY GOOD) Vinyl will have noticeable scratches or scuffs that
cause minor surface noise, but do not overpower the music. There will be no skips.
Vinyl may appear somewhat dull and grayish. Labels may have small tears, tape marks,
larger writing, etc. but still easily legible. There may be wear or deformation of the spindle hole.

G(GOOD) Well-played, dull, grayish vinyl with deeper scratches and wear causing distracting
surface noise (hisses, pops, cracks and other nasties). The record will still play through without any skips.
Labels may be significantly defaced or damaged.