Keziah Jones - Blufunk Is A Fact! (Vinyl LP | FR Original | 1992)

Keziah Jones – Blufunk Is A Fact! was released on 23 March 1992 on Delabel. The Nigerian-born guitarist and singer calls his blend of blues, funk and soul “Blufunk” – driven by percussive guitar playing and a lean trio line-up. Well-known songs include “The Wisdom Behind The Smile (Cash)” and “Rhythm Is Love”. On offer is the French original edition (Delabel 212 811) with printed inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Delabel – 212 811
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: FR Original
• Country: France
• Year: 1992
• Genre: Funk / Soul, Blues
• Inserts: Original printed inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Sleeve: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. The Wisdom Behind The Smile (Cash)
2. Walkin Naked Thru A Bluebell Field
3. Rhythm Is Love
4. Runaway (Slavery Days Are Over)
5. Where's Life
6. The Funderlying Undermentals

Side B

1. Frinigro Interstellar
2. Free Your Soul
3. A Curious Kinda Subconscious
4. The Waxing + The Waning
5. The Invisible Ladder
6. Pleasure Is Kisses Within

Personnel

Keziah Jones (vocals, guitar, all songs), Phillip “Soul” Sewell (bass, harmony vocals), Richie Stevens (drums). Guests include Kevin Armstrong (keyboards, Fender Rhodes, guitar), Sarah Anne Webb (backing vocals), Tony (Bony) Maronie (percussion) and horns on several tracks. Produced by Kevin Armstrong. Recorded in 1991 at 145 Studio in London, mixed at Olympic Studios.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the 1992 French first edition on Delabel (212 811), released with a printed inner sleeve featuring lyrics, credits and photos.

Where was the album recorded?
Although it was released in France, “Blufunk Is A Fact!” was recorded in summer 1991 at 145 Studio in London and mixed at London's Olympic Studios.

What does Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use; the record plays without significant surface noise and the sleeve is in good overall shape. More on our Vinyl Grading page.

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