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Artist:	VA
Title:	Lagos Disco Inferno
Label:	ACADEMY LPS
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	ACD 004CD

"Some call it disco, some call it boogie, we call it the Lagos Disco Inferno, 12 smokin' rarities straight from Nigeria, dating back to '76-82, compiled by Fronk Gassner (aka OJ Franc 0, Soulpusher) of Voodoo Funk fame. Surprisingly familiar, yet intriguingly foreign, these tracks sound just as fresh today as they did 30+ years ago. Our record is rife with horns, moog and bells and whistles to keep you up all night. Great liner notes by Dean Disi (journalist and former executive of lye Records, lagos) and a special message from extreme record hunter Damian Iwuagwu (Logos). Following in the footsteps of amazing African re-issues of late such as Ofege (Academy LPs), Pax Nicholas and the Netty Family (Daptone), Ghana Special (Soundway), this album stands alone as the first compilation to focus on African disco. But make no mistake, you won't hear any cheesy strings or nasty Roland synths. This is straight up laugh Nigerian disco funk! Restored for you with loving care from Academy LPs. Work it out!" Artists include Doris Ebong, Geraldo Pino, Grotto, Pogo Ltd., Asiko Rock Group, Paradise Stars, Emma Dorgu, MFB, Christy Essien, Tirogo, BLO and Nana Love.

Artist:	PSYCHEDELIC ALIENS, THE
Title:	Psycho African Beat
Label:	ACADEMY LPS
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	ACD 005CD

"Most anticipated African release ever! Like most stories involving aliens, this one seems, well, made up. But it really happened. For a few years in the late '60s to early '70s worlds collided and aliens walked among us. Psycho African Beat is the complete recorded output of this amazing group and their unprecedented music that combined elements of American soul , funk, garage rock and psych with African rhythms and melodies -- and made music. This magical moment lasted for three short years producing only three releases: One four-song EP and two 7"s. Today, these three original releases are the most sought after and most elusive African funk records. It took Frank Gossner (Voodoofunk.com, Soulpusher, DJ Franco) four years, nine visits to Ghana , and dozens of newspaper ads and radio announcements to track them down. Official release of these long lost gems, licensed directly from the band. Hardcover, book-bound CD with a 32-page booklet. Sharp!"

Artist:	MARIJATA
Title:	This Is Marijata
Label:	ACADEMY LPS
Format:	LP
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	ALP 006LP

2nd pressing now available. "Hard-hitting, hair-raising, Afro-fuzz from Ghana, This Is Marijata is the heaviest and most sought-after African funk record of them all! Recorded in 1976, this album is the standard by which all other Afro-funk albums are measured -- its power, vitality and rawness have been emulated, but never equaled. Fully licensed and lovingly remastered, the Academy LPs/Voodoo Funk re-issue presents This Is Marijata in all of its rough-hewn glory."

Artist:	STONEFACE AND LIFE EVERLASTING
Title:	Love Is Free
Label:	ACADEMY LPS
Format:	7"
Price:	$8.50
Catalog #:	ASS 001EP

"Academy is proud to announce the debut of its Academy Special Single series in conjunction with Voodoo Funk (Frank Gossner). All 45s will come in deluxe custom designed picture sleeves. First up is a single by Stoneface and Life Everlasting - 'Love Is Free' b/w 'Agawalam Mba'. Stoneface was already a veteran of the Nigerian music scene when he formed this band and cut this (their only) 45 in 1973. Starting with the Tall Men in the mid 60s, Stoneface was soon asked to join the Postmen with legendary guitarist Goddy Oku and the great Sonny Okosuns. After a stint in the Hygrades he formed his own group with Kingsley 'Dallas' Anyanwu (from the high school band Dee-Mites), lead guitarist Maurice 'Jackie Moore' Anyaorah (from Salt & Pepper Organisation), rhythm guitarist Roy Obika and bassist Jimi Henshaw--and formed Life Everlasting. This single is a fantastic two-sider - 'Love Is Free' is a gritty psych-rock tune with a trippy guitar solo while 'Agawalam Mba' is a bulldozing afro-funk tune with gravelly vocals and heavy fuzz guitar. An incredibly rare and great single rescued from obscurity by Academy/Voodoo Funk!'"

Artist:	PEE PEE DYNAMITE
Title:	A Groovy Christmas and New Year/The Soul of Christmas
Label:	ACADEMY LPS
Format:	7"
Price:	$8.50
Catalog #:	ASS 002EP

"Looking for a stocking stuffer for that special funky someone on your list? Well look no further, Academy LPs is proud to announce our second release in the Academy Special Singles Series (again, in conjunction with Voodoo FunkIFrank Gossner), Pee Pee Dynamite. This 45 alone will greatly improve anyone's collection of Christmas tunes with two soulful offerings from the heyday of the Ghanian music scene of the '70s. Originally released as an extremely rare 7", this deeply funky Christmas 45 is an early production by the legendary Kwadwo Donkoh, known to many as the driving force behind the Agoro Records label and producer of such groups as the Uhuru Dance Band."

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Artist:	OFEGE
Title:	Try And Love
Label:	ACADEMY LPS
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	ACD 001CD

Artist:	SJOB MOVEMENT
Title:	A Move In The Right Direction
Label:	ACADEMY LPS
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	ACD 002CD

Artist:	MEBUSAS
Title:	Blood Brothers
Label:	ACADEMY LPS
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	ACD 003CD

Artist:	APOSTLES, THE
Title:	Onye Akpa
Label:	ACADEMY LPS
Format:	7"
Price:	$8.50
Catalog #:	ASS 003EP