PERRY ERNEST Self Titled Vinyl LP Polydor 1976 Ghana Afrobeat Funk Rare POLP 008
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PERRY ERNEST - Self Titled (1976) Rare Afro-Funk / Afrobeat Vinyl LP

This is a rare 1976 original pressing of the self-titled album by Nigerian artist Perry Ernest Okocha. Released on the Polydor label (Catalog: POLP 008) and manufactured in Ghana, this LP is a highly sought-after piece of West African music history. The record showcases a vibrant blend of Afrobeat, Afro-funk, and Highlife influences, sung in both English and Ibo.

Album Details:

  • Artist: Perry Ernest Okocha
  • Label: Polydor / Phonogram
  • Catalog Number: POLP 008 / 3177876
  • Format: Vinyl, LP, 33 RPM, Stereo
  • Release Year: 1976
  • Country of Manufacture: Ghana
  • Cover Design: Promark International Ltd.

Tracklist:

Side One (Ibo/English):
1. Uwa Bu Afia (Perry)
2. Preacher Man (Perry)

Side Two (English/Ibo):
1. Future Road (Perry)
2. Funky City (Perry)
3. Iyade (Perry)

About the Artist:

Perry Ernest Okocha was an influential figure in the 1970s Nigerian music scene. This particular release is noted for its driving percussion and funky basslines, typical of the era's cross-pollination between traditional African rhythms and Western funk. Tracks like "Funky City" and "Future Road" are definitive examples of the mid-70s Afro-funk sound that emerged from the recording hubs of Lagos and Accra.


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