K. & His Cubano Fiestas Frimpong
The Blue Album (VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
The Blue Album (VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
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Description
Description
Seminal album from cult Ghanaian musician Alhaji K. Frimpong, recorded in 1976 and considered to be one of the best highlife albums ever recorded.
Features the masterpiece Kyenkyen Bi Adi M’awu (come back my love) - universally known in Ghana, covered and sampled by artists such as Chronnix, Gnarls Barkley and many more.
Backed by Vis a Vis - one of the most influential bands to come out of the Ghana Highlife / Afro Rock movement.
Unique avant garde sound that blends traditional highlife percussion and horns with synthesizers.
Original copies of the album are extremely rare. The album was reissued in limited quantities in 2011 and has been unavailable since - even reissue copies sell for high prices on the second hand market.
Label: Soundway Records Ltd. – SNDWLP180
Format: Vinyl, LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo
Country: Europe
Released: Sep 26, 2025
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Highlife
A1 Kyenken Bi Adi M'Awu 6:54
A2 Gyae Mensu 4:34
A3 Yaw Barimah 5:37
A4 Susu Ne Won Nka 3:24
B1 Baabi A Obi Awuo 4:22
B2 Afe Nkyere Ba 5:23
B3 Obi Nnim 4:00
B4 Koforidua Nsuo 3:48
Recorded At – Ghana Films Studios Accra
Lacquer Cut At – The Carvery
Pressed By – Garcia & Co
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Soundway Records Ltd.
Copyright © – Soundway Records Ltd.
Bass Guitar – Slim Yaw Manu
Chorus – Anthony Yeboah, Isaac Yeboah
Congas – Yaw Asante
Design – E.E. Lamptey
Drums – Kung Fu Kwaku*
Engineer [Recording] – George Andoh*, Bossman Amoako, David Ankorah, John Archer*, Franicis Kwakye*
Flute, Tenor Saxophone – George Amissah
Keyboards – Tommy Doziz
Lacquer Cut By [Uncredited] – Frank Merritt
Lead Guitar – Jacob Osae
Lead Vocals – M.K. Frimpong*
Maracas – Daniel Asare
Recording Supervisor – Dr. Oppong Gordon*
Rhythm Guitar – Sammy Red Cropper*
Trumpet – Arthur Kennedy
- Media Condition: Mint (M)
- Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: WORLD
- Format Type: LP
- Released: 09/26/2025
Condition Ratings & Details
Condition Ratings & Details
NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.
NOTE: Images may not be exact. Please refer to the description to determine whether the images are Actual Photos or Photos Not Actual. New records will likely use generic web photos to represent the product.
Condition Ratings
- MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
- Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
- Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
- Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
- Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
- Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.
Sleeve Details
- PHOTOS ACTUAL: The photo is an original image of the exact item you will receive.
- PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
