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This rare promotional copy of Manu Dibango's Soul Makossa is a must-have for any collector of 1970s jazz-funk and soul vinyl records. The LP, released by Atlantic Records in 1973, features 33 RPM speed and a 12" record size, making it perfect for any music enthusiast. With Manu Dibango's signature style and the funk genre, this record is sure to impress. It is in used but good condition. Get your hands on this gem before it's gone! Tracklist A1 New Bell6:51 A2 Nights In Zeralda4:38 A3 Hibiscus6:23 B1 Dangwa6:00 B2 Lily3:02 B3 Soul Makossa4:30 B4 Oboso5:23 Record Company – Atlantic Recording Corporation Manufactured By – Atlantic Recording Corporation Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Société Française du Son Copyright © – Société Française du Son Published By – Cotillion Music Published By – Rayven Music Published By – Kooper Music Mastered At – Atlantic Studios Pressed By – Presswell Acoustic Guitar – Pierre Zogo Arranged By, Written-By – Manu Dibango Bass – Long Manfred* Congas [Toumbaist] – Manu Rodanet Drums – Joby Jobs Electric Guitar – Malekani Gerry* Lacquer Cut By – GP* Liner Notes – M. Dibango* Percussion – Freddy Mars Photography By – Xavier Auvert Piano – Georges Arvanitas, Patrice Galas Presswell press as identified by the PR found on the labels and in the runout grooves. "Manufactured Under License Issued By Atlantic Recording Corporation. Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): (ST-A-732867 PR) Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): (ST-A-732868 PR) Manu Dibango Real Name:Emmanuel N'Djoké Dibango Profile: Cameroonian saxophonist born on December 12, 1933 in Douala, and died on March 24, 2020 in France. Originally trained in classical piano, his musical career began in Brussels and Paris in the 1950s. In 1960 he was found in Congo as a member of African Jazz directed by Joseph Kabasele (Le Grand Kalle). He formed his own band in Cameroon in 1963, moving to Paris in 1965. His international breakthrough came in 1972 with Soul Makossa.

The 86-year-old Cameroonian, best known for the 1972 hit, Soul Makossa, is one of the first worldwide stars to die as a result of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.

Promo records are those mostly sent to radio stations, usually with the words “Not For Sale” or “Promotional Copy” printed on the label. In most cases, the record label on a promo copy will have a different color than the copy sold in stores. Promos can often be worth a lot more than those sold in stores. They are rarely worth any less. Making this record that much more special. And rare to come across.