Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band BONGO ROCK orig. 1973 Pride LP rare VG++

$

100

whether you know it or not you've enjoyed the music on this hugely influential LP. This LP is the bible for beat makers, not jus for hip hop, it's been sampled by Rock musicians, Pop musicians, you name it. The most famous track on here is of course "Apache", a.k.a. "Apache breaks" which has been sample by everyone and their uncle. Even over 40 years later this recording which had its obscure origins as a soundtrack to a Hollywood B-movie remains at the center of the modern beat sampling culture.

Not many original copies were pressed, so snag this one quickly before you regret it   
jacket: VG+  (see photos)
vinyl: VG++ / clean gloss / very minimal traces of lines / some lite gray haze 
sound: clean / a few soft ticks at the beginning of side B just before music starts

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