Fela Anikulapo Kuti - Black President (Vinyl LP | Benelux Original | 1981)

Fela Anikulapo Kuti – Black President is a compilation released in 1981 on Arista. It collects three long Afrobeat pieces: "Sorrow, Tears And Blood", "Colonial Mentality" and "I.T.T. (International Thief Thief)" – hypnotic grooves, horn sections and Fela's sharply political lyrics. An ideal way into the work of the Afrobeat pioneer.

On offer is the Benelux original pressing from 1981 on Arista (203554).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Arista – 203554
• Format: Vinyl LP, Compilation
• Pressing: Benelux Original
• Country: Benelux
• Released: 1981
• Genre: Afrobeat, Funk / Soul, Jazz – more in Afrobeat

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Sorrow, Tears And Blood (10:10)
2. Colonial Mentality (13:30)

Side B

1. I.T.T. (International Thief Thief) (18:20)

Personnel

Fela Kuti (Composer, Producer, Arranger, Vocals, Tenor Saxophone, Piano), Femi Kuti (Alto Saxophone), Lekan Animashaun (Baritone Saxophone), Yomi Ogundipe (Guitar), Chief Udoh Essiet (Congas).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1981 Benelux original pressing on Arista (203554), pressed in Holland.

Which tracks are on it?
"Sorrow, Tears And Blood", "Colonial Mentality" and "I.T.T. (International Thief Thief)" – three extended Afrobeat tracks.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Afrobeat collection.