Ouch at typically 30GBP on ebay I’ll skip that then 
Respectful thanks to @CliveB for drawing attention to today the 40th anniversary of the funeral of Bob Marley
And for sharing this article on the Reggae thread
Jah Live!
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Sorry, I cant go for that, no way!
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Added to my play queue 
Btw did you check Trilok Gurtu, like no like?
Wonderful album. Just glorious.
Alongside Abandoned Luncheonette, the finest of Hall & Oates!
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Or not: the Japanese market love it.
Probably a good indication of the quality?
Think 30GBP for PF TheWall
In my inbox from Mr Mr Bongo, just checking it out…
Marcos Valle
Mr Bongo says;
It is with great joy that we present the Mr Bongo edition of Marcos Valle’s 1983 self-titled masterpiece. A pure vintage that features the ultimate Brazilian-boogie cult-classic ‘Estrelar’ and iconic 80s cover art that sees a gloriously sun-drenched Marcos dressed in a pink v-neck t-shirt surrounded by a generous selection of deadly-looking neon cocktails.
The album was produced by the legendary Lincoln Olivetti and Marcos’ brother Paulo Sérgio Valle. It showcases a real who’s who of Brazilian music at the time, with stellar performances from vocalists and musicians such as Rosana, Serginho Do Trombone, Robson Jorge and Oberdan Magalhães to name but a few. This was Marcos’ second album, after having moved back to Brazil from his time living in Los Angeles, and that US influence is evident through its prominent boogie, soul and funk sounds. It also features collaborations with the US singer-songwriter, composer, pianist, keyboardist, and record producer, Leon Ware, who co-penned three tracks including ‘Estrelar’. To complete the album there are tracks such as ‘Fogo Do Sol’, which is pure AOR / Balaeric vibes, and tracks that are more MPB and pop-inspired, making a well-balanced track list for both home-listening pleasure and dancefloor business.
What could we do to give one of Marcos’ most celebrated albums the treatment it deserved and produce the most definitive re-issue possible? The answer was to enlist the services of Miles Showell, Abbey Road Studios Mastering and lacquer-cutting engineer and all-around audio-magician, to cut a special half-speed master edition. Miles had previously worked his half-speed magic on our Arthur Verocai album re-issue, and once again we are totally blown away by the richness which Miles has brought out in his mastering technique. He has enhanced the listening experience and taken this wonderful album to another level.
To celebrate the release we have pressed up several versions; both standard master, and Miles’ half-speed mastering editions on Black vinyl, alongside special limited edition Rose and Mint-Green coloured vinyl variants that were inspired by the audacious-looking cocktails on the cover - sheer 80s excess!
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Mahavishnu Orchestra - Birds of Fire
Not as good as the first album, nor what was meant to be the third, this album is often preferred by some.
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@davidng have this playing right now, stunning, thanks for kicking me into action, an artist I haven’t listened enough to in recent times and now wondering why, such lovely body and textures to her work.
Start the DIY with the lovely Viv Albertine Flesh EP. A class performer and great dyspeptic romance songs…
Only a quickie or I’ll never get anything done!
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12 Dreams …such a fine album…stupidly let my vinyl copy go when I bought the CD.
I purchased it in hi-res from Qobuz - is it maybe just not for streaming?
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