Pivotal 1972 African Jazz Album on Double LP!
Features the Original Stereo Album Master + Pre-Mix Mono Master from the Original 2" Tapes!
Pressed on Opaque White Vinyl!
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Strut label, Strut are delighted to unveil a special edition of a landmark album within the realm of African music - Mulatu Astatke's Mulatu Of Ethiopia. Recorded in New York in 1972, this pivotal album marks a juncture in Astatke's musical journey when he adeptly fused various styles to craft the distinctive genre known as Ethio-jazz.
For this special edition, the release features the original stereo mix of the full album, as well as a special mono mix of each track retrieved from the original 2" tapes, pressed on opaque white vinyl 2LP.
Features
- Special Edition
- Double LP
- Opaque White Vinyl
- Original Stereo Album Master
- Pre-Mix Mono Master Retrieved from the Original 2" Tapes
- Interview with Mulatu Astatke
Selections
LP 1: Original Stereo Album
Side A:
- Mulatu
- Mascaram Setaba
- Dewel
Side B:
- Kulunmanqueleshi
- Kasalefkut-Hulu
- Munaye
- Chifara
LP 2: Mono Album Mix
Side C:
- Mulatu
- Mascaram Setaba
- Dewel
Side D:
- Kulunmanqueleshi
- Kasalefkut-Hulu
- Munaye
- Chifara