Format: Vinyl Record LP, Shanachie Records. USA release from 1978. Traditional music of Ireland played on the Irish pipes and harp. Includes 4-page illustrated insert with background information on the songs. Musicians include: Joe McKenna - pipes, whistles; Antoinette McKenna - harp. 11 tracks. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Jacket has a little shelf wear. Record label: Shanachie Records. USA Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM841sh29011 ---M
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Transatlantic Records. UK release from 1968. Signed by Ralph McTell on front. Debut album by British folk musician Ralph McTell. Rare original Transatlantic LP release first pressing with laminated front. Musicians include: Ralph McTell - guitar, vocals; Mac McGann - double neck guitar; Mick Henry VIII Bartlett - jug; Whispering Mick Bennett - washboard; Bob Strawbridge - mandolin; Tony Visconti - Arrangements and musical direction. A collection of folk songs from old England performed by ex Steeleye Span members. Musicians include: Maddy Prior - vocals; Tim Hart - vocals, guitar, dulcimer. 13 tracks. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: Transatlantic Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM820tra165 ---M
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Folkcraft Records. USA release no date. 1950(?) vintage LP of German folk dances released on the New Jersey Folkcraft label. Comes with original 10 page folk dance instructional sheets. 14 tracks. Record label: Folkcraft Records. USA Grade: Vinyl NM, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM745folkcraftlp5 ---V
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Danica Records. USA release from 1981. The 12 women of Danica share an enthusiasm for the traditional vocal music of Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, and the Soviet Union. Private pressing from USA based folk singing group. 20 tracks. Jacket open but still in shrink. Record label: Danica Records. USA Grade: Vinyl NM, Jacket NM Stock: 1. Item: RM744danica408 ---D
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Amiga Records. German release no date. Late 1980s female gypsy music singer and band. Material mainly consists of gypsy folk songs. 16 tracks. Record label: Amiga Records. Germany Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM689856357 ---M
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Qualiton Records. Hungarian release from 1977. This is gypsy folk music from the Hungarian minority. The singer is Katalin Madarasz, and she is accompanied by the Folk Orchestra of the Duna Ensemble. Primas violinist is Tivadar Meszaros and the artistic leader is Rezso Vegvari. With sleeve notes in Hungarian, English and German. 8 tracks. Record label: Qualiton Records. Hungary Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM686slpx10143 ---M
Roots Music LP
Rudolf Vig - Folk Songs by Hungarian Gypsies (Szabolcs Szatmar County) (SLPX 18082)
GBP 9.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Hungaroton Records. Hungarian release from 1984. This is gypsy folk music from the Hungarian gypsy minority, collected and edited by Rudolf Vig. Gypsy folk music that inspired Bela Bartok. Comes with original 6 page booklet in Hungarian and English. 8 tracks. Record label: Hungaroton Records. Hungary Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM685slpx18082 ---V
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Amiga Records. German release no date. East and central European folk music from artists such as: Jams, Folklanders Bierfiedler and others. Comes with the original inner sleeve with notes in German. With sleeve notes in German only. 13 tracks. Record label: Amiga Records. Hungary Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM683845289 ---V
Roots Music LP
Duna Folk Ensemble - Rigomadar Szepen Futyul, The Thrush Sings (SLPX 18084)
GBP 9.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Hungaroton Records. Hungarian release from 1982. The Duna Folk Ensemble was formed in 1957 and has 14 members. They perform Hungarian folk music from Transylvania and include in their repertoire the csardas, verbunk songs and dances. The leader is Tivadar Meszaros, guest singers include Apollonia Kovacs and others. With sleeve notes in Hungarian and English. 8 tracks. Record label: Hungaroton Records. Hungary Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM680slpx18084 ---D
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Electrecord Records. Romanian release no date. Romanian folk orchestra of George Vancu with folk songs and dances from Maramures in Romanian Transylvania. Soloists include: Ion Petreus; Gheorghe Turda; Stefan Petreus; Titiana Mihali; Gheorghe Stingau. Notes on back jacket in English and French. 12 tracks. A little wear on jacket and 1 inch tear on front. Record label: Electrecord Records. Romania Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG Stock: 1. Item: RM659stepe0537 ---V
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Electrecord Records. Romanian release no date. Saxophone player Marin Popa in a folk setting. Accompaniment is by the Orchestra Paraschiv Oprea, material includes hora and sirba songs and dances. 9 tracks. Paper jacket has a little shelf wear typical of many Electrecord releases. Record label: Electrecord Records. Romania Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM653stepe03085 ---P
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Electrecord Records. Romanian release no date. Romanian folk music from the Romanian folk group Perinita. Musical director is Ionel Budisteanu. Material includes hora, doina, sirba songs and dances. 14 tracks. Paper jacket has a little shelf wear typical of many Electrecord releases. Record label: Electrecord Records. Romania Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM652epe0386 ---P