Format: Vinyl Record LP, Transatlantic Records. UK release from 1977. Scottish and Irish traditional folk music. Musicians include: bodhran, concertina - Robin Morton; fiddle - Aly Bain; flute - Cathal McConnell; mandolin - Dave Richardson; and friends. 16 tracks. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: Transatlantic Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket NM Stock: 1. Item: RM795tra354 ---B
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Topic Records. UK release from 1981. Scottish and Irish traditional folk music. Musicians include: fiddle - Aly Bain; flute, whistle - Cathal McConnell; mandolin, concertina, cittern, banjo - Dave Richardson; guitar, acoustic bass - Tich Richardson. 13 tracks. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: Topic Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM79312ts422 ---B
Roots Music LP
Gaberlunzie - Wind and Water, Time and Tide (KLP 45)
GBP 14.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Igus Records. UK release no date. From LP jacket: We have chosen the songs on this album to try to combine the more obscure traditional songs re-Arranged for modern ears, with new songs we have written, and a couple of our favourite songs from contemporary composers. Wind and water, time and tide, these are the common enemy of the farmer, the seaman and the men working around Scotland's coast on the rigs. They have all left their mark on our temperament, and our music. Musicians include: Gordon Menzies - vocals, guitar, mandolin; and Robin Watson - vocals, guitar, dulcimer; with Iain Mackintosh - concertina; John Martin - fiddle; and Bill Craib - bass. 13 tracks including: Mormond Braes; Kishorn Commandoes; Back O' Beyond; Morris's March; The Weavers; Sleepy Toon; This Land Is Your Land; Men From The Rigs; Bogie's Bonny Bell; Come By The Hills; Remember John McLean; Kissin' In The Dark; The Muckin' O' Geordie's Byre / What Would You Do?; Tarry Arry Arry; Lion On The Gold. Record label: Igus Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM790klp45 ---G
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Springthyme Records. UK release from 1984. A highly rated album from one of the original Foundry Bar Band members. Scottish traditional music album capturing the essence of the Scottish East coast. Musicians include: Jim Reid - vocals, guitar, mouth-organ; with Bob Dewars - accordion; Chae Geddes - fiddle; and Sandy Beattie - bass. 15 tracks including: The Wild Geese / Norland Wind; Lassie Wi the Yellow Coatie; The Shearin's No For You; Stobbie Parliament Picnic; Upon the Moss o Burreldale; Up The Noran Water; Bogie's Bonnie Belle; Flower of Northumberland; The Foundry Bar; Busk Busk Bonnie Lassie; The Spark Among the Heather; Rowan Tree; Bogheid; Vinney Den; Rohallion. Record label: Springthyme Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM786spr1015 ---R
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
Roots Music LP
Various - Romane Gil'a Anthology of Gypsy Songs (017 1389)
GBP 9.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Supraphon Records. Czechoslovakian release from 1973. Selected from the original on-the-spot recordings in East and South Slovakia, and North Moravia by Dr. Eva Davidova and Dr. Jaromir Gelnar. This is authentic gypsy folk music from East Europe, side one is described as Songs of Nomadic Gypsies while side 2 is Songs of Settled Gypsies. Comes with 8 page color booklet in English, German and French. 27 tracks. Record label: Supraphon Records. Czechoslovakia Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM6840171389 ---V
Roots Music LP
Various - Selected Folk Songs and Dances (SUA 12507)
GBP 9.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Supraphon Records. Czechoslovakian release from 1963. Compilation of folk music songs from Albania, Bulgaria, Romania, China, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Macedonia, USSR, and Vietnam. Mainly communist era recordings. Notes in English, German and French. 12 tracks. Jacket has some wear on open edge. Record label: Supraphon Records. Czechoslovakia Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG Stock: 1. Item: RM642sua12507 ---V
Roots Music LP
Lado - The Folk Dance and Folk Song Ensemble of Croatia (LPY-V-59)
GBP 8.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Jugoton Records. Yugoslavian release no date. Lovely old 1960s(?) release from now defunct Jugoton of traditional folk music and dances including kolos etc. Lado are the National Folk Dance Ensemble of Croatia. 13 tracks. Record label: Jugoton Records. Yugoslavia Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM640lpyv59 ---L
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Qualiton Records. Canadian release no date. Traditional Hungarian folk songs music from Pal Kalmar with orchestra; Imre Laszlo with orchestra; Bela Berkes and his orchestra. Recorded in Hungary: Csardases, love songs, and folk tunes... performed by top singers and authentic gypsy orchestras. Notes in English. 12 tracks. Record label: Qualiton Records. Canada Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM635dt10085 ---V
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Qualiton Records. Hungarian release no date. Apollonia Kovacs is a gypsy singer and actress from Transylvania. These traditional gipsy folk songs from Szekely are Arranged by Miklos Grabocz. Apollonia is accompanied by various ensembles. 7 tracks. Record label: Qualiton Records. Hungary Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM633slpx10133 ---K
Roots Music LP
Various - Hungarian Folk and Gipsy Songs (LPX 10127)
GBP 9.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Qualiton Records. Hungarian release no date. Traditional gipsy folk songs music from eastern Europe with various soloists. 6 tracks. Jacket has a little staining. Record label: Qualiton Records. Hungary Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM632lpx10127 ---V
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Opus Records. Czechoslovakian release from 1982. Gatefold LP release of traditional folk songs music from Czechoslovakia with various soloists. 10 tracks. Record label: Opus Records. Czechoslovakia Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM63091171256 ---V