BONGOS IKWUE & THE GROOVIES killer rare AFRO FUNK soul rock Nigeria OG LISTEN Subtitle

ARTIST - Bongos Ikwue & The Groovies

TITLE - Self-titled

LABEL/ CATALOG NUMBER - NEMI 0046

DESCRIPTION - One of my favorite LP's in the batch - one of my favorite Nigerian vocalists, great songwriting, killer instrumentation - this is one you find yourself playing over and over and over. Highly recommended...

CONDITION - VG, some light marks, plays very well with minimal surface noise, with the exception of a brief bit of distortion at the beginning of A1.
JACKET - VG, ballpoint pen and some light wear to corners, all seams intact - nicer than most! Please note: Unless stated otherwise all gradings are visual. Audio clips of the actual record for auction are provided for reference, as well as high resolution images of the sleeves. If a link is broken or not working, or you would like any clarifications, please do not hesitate to email us.   
HEAR “No More Water In The Well" Update your internet browser to latest version in order to play audio clip.

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HEAR “Baby Let Me Go"  Update your internet browser to latest version in order to play audio clip.

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PACKING DETAILS:

We understand the importance of proper packaging - and use only the highest quality, extra thick mailers. Records are placed in new inner sleeves and removed from the jacket to prevent seam-splitting, with cardboard reinforcements to prevent all but the worst postal malfeasance. 

RETURN POLICY:

Our goal is superior service and quick, clear communication. If you have any questions or issues, they’ll be dealt with promptly. 

SHIPPING & HANDLING

Domestic/US Shipping:

- $5 for LPs with media mail postage, with additional LPs at $1 apiece.  

- $3.50 for 45s with media mail postage, with additional 45s at $.25 apiece

International Shipping:

$12 for 1st 45 (First Class International), additional 45’s based on actual cost (wait for invoice).

$24 for 1st LP, additional LP’s based on weight (wait for invoice)

(((GRADING SCALE))): *PLEASE NOTE: I'm grading these African records to the same strict standards I'd grade any record, not relative to the condition you normally find African records in.*

NEAR MINT (NM)

We never assign Mint or Mint(-) grades, and the Near Mint designation is reserved for records that are visually flawless - as in, not one single mark. All records are graded visually unless otherwise noted, but any record with the Near Mint designation has also been play tested.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)

Records in VG+ condition are in superb condition, but may have a faint mark or imperfection (that does not appear to affect play) holding it back from Near Mint status. A record can still attain this condition with a slight (but audibly imperceptible) warp, but this will always be noted in the description. VG+ records should play with no surface noise, clicks, pops, skips or hiss, as well as retain their luster.

VERY GOOD (VG)

Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ Record are more obvious on a VG record.  VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail.

VG records may have some surface noise, especially during the soft passages at a songs intro and ending but should never skip, pop loudly or overpower the music. A record receiving this grade should be a strong play copy, and something we’d personally be willing to play out. 

GOOD

Be forewarned, records in G condition will have significant and obvious flaws, and are not recommended for collectors who abhor surface noise, though they should still play through without skipping. We typically avoid selling records in this condition unless they are extremely rare and have extra-musical value. 

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