Fela Ransome-Kuti* And The Africa '70* – Open & Close
| Label: | Knitting Factory Records – KFR2005-1 |
|---|---|
| Format: | Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue |
| Country: | UK, Europe & US |
| Released: | |
| Genre: | Jazz, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country |
| Style: | Afrobeat |
Tracklist
| A | Open And Close | 15:08 | |
| B1 | Suegbe And Pako | 12:46 | |
| B2 | Gbagada Gbogodo | 9:26 |
Companies, etc.
- Licensed To – Knitting Factory Records Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – FAK (2)
- Copyright © – Knitting Factory Records Inc.
- Manufactured By – Westend Record Pressing Ltd.
Credits
- Artwork – Kayode Ademola
- Baritone Saxophone – Lekan Animashaun
- Bass Guitar – Ayo Azenabor
- Claves [Sticks] – James Abayomi
- Composed By, Arranged By, Producer – Fela Ransome Kuti*
- Congas – Akwesi Korrantin*, Tony Kupoliyi
- Congas [Lead Congo] – Henry Koffi
- Design [Cover] – Mamuli Okotie-Eboh
- Drums – Tony Allen
- Engineer [Recording] – Emmanuel A. Odenusi
- Guitar [Tenor] – Ohiri Akigbe
- Lacquer Cut By – Diet*, Dietr*
- Liner Notes – Toyin Makanju
- Photography By – Afro Click
- Rhythm Guitar – Tutu Sorunmu*
- Shekere – Isiak Olaleye*
- Tenor Saxophone – Igo Chico
- Trumpet – Tony Njoku
Notes
Standard Weight Black Vinyl Reissue.
Durations manually timed, and do not appear on the release.
Durations manually timed, and do not appear on the release.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 7 20841 20651 4
- Barcode (String): 720841206514
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): KFR-2005-1-A Dietr
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): KFR2005-1-B Diet
Other Versions (5 of 15)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Submission | Open & Close (LP, Album, Gatefold) | His Master's Voice | HNLX 5090 | Nigeria | 1971 | ||
New Submission | Open & Close (LP, Album) | His Master's Voice | HNLX 5090 | Ghana | 1971 | ||
Recently Edited | Open & Close (LP, Album, Reissue) | EMI | 2C 062-81957 | France | 1975 | ||
Recently Edited | Open & Close (LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo) | EMI | 2C 068-81.957 | France | 1981 | ||
Recently Edited | Open & Close (LP, Album, Reissue) | EMI | 2C 068-81957 | France | 1981 |
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Reviews
I didn't have a good experience with the previous round of Fela reissues, since most of them were pressed by Rainbo Records (yuck), were super noisy and sounded like bad needle drops. This one, however, is pressed very well and sounds dynamic and analogue. It was also quite inexpensive. Highly recommended!
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