Afrobeat

Afrobeat Vinyl Records – New & Used LPs

Browse our selection of afrobeat vinyl records – West African rhythms meet funk, jazz and soul, with hypnotic percussion and powerful horn sections. Plus highlife, jùjú, makossa and Afro-rock, e.g. by Fela Kuti, Osibisa, Manu Dibango, King Sunny Adé, Sonny Okosun, Miriam Makeba and Kokoroko.

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FAQ

What is the difference between afrobeat and afrobeats?
Afrobeat emerged in Nigeria in the late 60s and 70s – shaped by Fela Kuti and drummer Tony Allen, with long tracks built from highlife, jazz, funk and Yoruba rhythms. Afrobeats (with an "s"), by contrast, refers to modern West African pop music of the 2000s and 2010s.

What is highlife?
Highlife is danceable guitar and horn music that originated in Ghana and spread across West Africa. It is considered one of the most important forerunners of afrobeat.

How do you grade the condition?
Every used record is checked by hand and graded to the Goldmine standard, with vinyl (media) and sleeve (cover) graded separately. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Are the images photos of the actual record?
Yes. We scan every record ourselves – used and new. For used records you get exactly the copy shown.

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Delivered in 2–3 business days

By & for music lovers

Recordings curated with passion.

Diverse Genres & Assortment

Used and new vinyl records daily.

Fast & secure shipping

Delivered in 2–3 business days

By & for music lovers

Recordings curated with passion.

Diverse Genres & Assortment

Used and new vinyl records daily.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between afrobeat and afrobeats?

Afrobeat emerged in Nigeria in the late 60s and 70s – shaped by Fela Kuti and drummer Tony Allen, with long tracks built from highlife, jazz, funk and Yoruba rhythms. Afrobeats (with an "s"), by contrast, refers to modern West African pop music of the 2000s and 2010s.

What is highlife?

Highlife is danceable guitar and horn music that originated in Ghana and spread across West Africa. It is considered one of the most important forerunners of afrobeat.

How do you grade the condition?

Every used record is checked by hand and graded to the Goldmine standard, with vinyl (media) and sleeve (cover) graded separately. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Are the images photos of the actual record?

Yes. We scan every record ourselves – used and new. For used records you get exactly the copy shown.