3rd Generation Band – Because Of Money / Obi Ye Saa Wui (7″)

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Label: Afro 45’s/Mr Bongo
Cat: MRB7131
Format: 7″
Released: 09 Nov 2016
Media Condition: Mint (M)
Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)

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Description

The 3rd Generation band was formed in the late 70’s led by ‘Rockson’, who was a soldier at the time. The band recorded only six tracks, all for Essiebons, including the two featured here – ‘Because of Money’ and ‘Obi Ye Saa Wui’.

Gary Johnson at Mr Bongo bought a 7” from a dealer in New York on digging trip some years ago. He knew ‘Because of Money’, and was delighted to find that the B side was just as strong. ‘Because of Money’ was originally released on Essiebons ‎– EB 398 7” and was featured on Soundway’s excellent ‘Ghana Soundz’ compilation. The record is extremely rare – yet to make an appearance on either Discogs or even Popsike. This reissue is a replica 7”, including the picture paper sleeve, carefully restored by Andrew Edwards. Essential afrobeat aceness!

Tracklist:
A – Because Of Money
B – Obi Ye Saa Wui

Additional information

Weight 0.12 kg

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