Frank Kojo - Hidden Treasures (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1981)

Frank Kojo – Hidden Treasures is an album by percussionist and singer Frank Kojo, released in Germany in 1981 on Tamale Sounds (cat. no. 1001 ST). It was recorded and mixed at Conny's Studio and produced by Frank Kojo and Hubertus Röder. Side A offers roots reggae with a band, side B West African pieces and traditionals such as "Kpanlogo Party", led by congas, talking drum and balafon. Keyboard player Helmut Zerlett is among the musicians. This copy is the 1981 German original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Tamale Sounds 1001 ST
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1981
• Genre: Roots Reggae, Highlife / West Africa

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. Arabian Nights (Frank Kojo/Helmut Zerlett)
2. Rastaman Iration (Frank Kojo)
3. Pig Ask The Mother (Frank Kojo)

Side B

1. Fire Steps (Frank Kojo/Helmut Zerlett)
2. Komperada (Traditional, arr. Frank Kojo)
3. Ecstasy (Frank Kojo/Detlef Brenken)
4. Ne Ne Ku Ku Ku Ku (Traditional, arr. Frank Kojo)
5. Kpanlogo Party (Traditional)

Personnel

Frank Kojo (vocals, congas, percussion, talking drum, balafon, drums).

Band (side A, selection): Helmut Zerlett (synthesizer, keyboards), Rolf Schmitz (bass), Jürgen Jahnke (drums), Edgar Bransch (electric piano, strings), Edouard King (lead guitar), Roland Mroncz (rhythm guitar), Detlef Brenken (flute); on "Kpanlogo Party" also Dave Sidique (talking drum), Wilfried Evenschor and Hubertus Röder (percussion).

Producers: Frank Kojo, Hubertus Röder (also liner notes); recorded and mixed at Conny's Studio.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. It is the only edition of the album we know of: the 1981 German pressing on Tamale Sounds with catalogue number 1001 ST.

What is kpanlogo?
Kpanlogo is a rhythm and dance from Ghana, played mainly on hand drums. On the album, "Kpanlogo Party" with several percussionists closes side B.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
Media (record): NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of play. Sleeve: VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have similar records?
This is currently our only Frank Kojo album. More titles are in our World, Afrobeat and Reggae, Ska & Dub collections.