Blo - Phases 1972-1982 (Vinyl 2LP) UK

Blo – Phases 1972-1982 is a double LP compilation of recordings by Nigerian band Blo, built around Laolu Akintobi, Berkley Jones and Mike Odumosu. The 13 tracks come from five LPs released in Nigeria between 1973 and 1980 and range from psychedelic Afro-rock to funk and disco. This is the 2001 UK edition on Afro Strut (STRUTALP 004) with original inner sleeves.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Afro Strut – STRUTALP 004
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Compilation
• Pressing: UK Original
• Country: UK
• Year: 2001
• Genre: Funk / Soul, Afrobeat, Psychedelic Rock, Disco (Soul & Funk, Psychedelic Rock)
• Extras: Original inner sleeves (ois)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: NM-

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Preacher Man (4:45)
2. Miss Sagit (4:47)
3. Chant To Mother Earth (6:09)

Side B

1. Blo (5:27)
2. It's Gonna Be A Good Day (4:19)
3. Don't Take Her Away From Me (4:33)
4. Atide (3:04)

Side C

1. Scandi Boogie (4:45)
2. Trace Of Suicide (4:05)
3. Number One (4:45)

Side D

1. Get That Groove In (4:11)
2. Loving Caring (4:03)
3. Dance In A Circle (8:19)

Personnel

Laolu "Akins" Akintobi (drums, vocals), Berkley "Ike" Jones (guitar, vocals), Mike "Gbenga" Odumosu (bass, vocals; sides A and B). Guests include Segun Bucknor (piano), Johnny Haastrup (organ), Celestine Nyam (bass), Lemmy Jackson (keyboards), Mac Tontoh (trumpet) and Lynn Thompson (vocals).

FAQ

Which albums do the tracks come from?
Side A from "Chapter One" (1973, EMI Nigeria), side B from "Phase 2" (1975), side C from "Phase 4" (1976), "Get That Groove In" and "Loving Caring" from "Bulky Backside" (1979) and "Dance In A Circle" from "Back In Time" (1980) – the last four on Afrodisia.

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the 2001 UK double LP of this compilation on Afro Strut (STRUTALP 004). It was also issued on CD.

What do Media NM- / sleeve NM- mean?
Record and sleeve are near mint. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more soul & funk?
Yes – browse our Soul & Funk collection.