Rob (5)Rob

Label:

Essiebons – INLS 6127

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album

Country:

Ghana

Released:

Genre:

Funk / Soul

Style:

Tracklist

A1 Funky Rob Way
A2 Forgive Us All
A3 Boogie On
B1 Just One More Time
B2 Your Kiss Stole Me Away
B3 More

Companies, etc.

  • Marketed ByEssiebons Enterprises Ltd.
  • Distributed ByEssiebons Enterprises Ltd.
  • Recorded AtRecord Manufacturers (Ghana) Ltd. [R.M.G.L.] Studios
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Essiebons
  • Copyright ©Essiebons
  • Manufactured ByRecord Manufacturers (Ghana) Ltd. [R.M.G.L.]

Credits

  • Backing BandMag-2
  • Engineer [Recording]E. Barimah Browne
  • Liner NotesEbo Crentsil
  • Supervised By [Supervision]George W. Akumanyi
  • Written-By, Composed By, Arranged By, VocalsRob (5)

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Side 1): B120462-0∧ A∧ MRBLP /66 • A1
  • Barcode (Side 2): B120462-0∧ B∧ MRBLP /66 • B1

Other Versions (5 of 11)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
New Submission
Rob (LP, Album, Test Pressing) Essiebons INLS 6127 Ghana 1977
Recently Edited
Funky Rob Way (LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition) Analog Africa AALP-DE 02 2011
Recently Edited
Funky Rob Way (CD, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition) Analog Africa AACD-DE 02 2011
Recently Edited
Rob (LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo) Essiebons MRBLP166, INLS 6127 UK 2019
New Submission
Rob (CD, Album, Reissue) Mr Bongo MRBCD166 UK 2019

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Reviews

  • MusicThatShapes's avatar
    MusicThatShapes
    "Here lies the most coveted treasure, the ultimate holy grail of Ghanaian music."

    The enigmatic journey behind this album is as mysterious as the elusive path to acquire it. Rob 'Roy' Raindorf stands as one of the few known personalities associated with this musical masterpiece. Rob possessed a distinct vision for an album he yearned to create, and fate brought him into the orbit of a military highlife band known as Mag-2, led by the enigmatic figure, Amponsha Rockson. It was this elusive character who breathed life into the music, composing and arranging it with an aura of secrecy.

    Amponsha Rockson remains shrouded in mystery, his name absent from any mention on the album, and his desire for anonymity steadfast. Even the vast expanse of online resources yields little information, save for Essiebons' confirmation of Amponsha's pivotal role in composing and arranging the songs.

    While Rob's vision birthed a Cosmic Funk album, Amponsha Rockson introduced elements that evoke the essence of a 40-year-old single malt whiskey, as though the music were recorded in a room veiled in cigar smoke. The album's density, rawness, and smoky ambiance leave an indelible weight upon each listen. Perhaps, in time, more details will emerge about the backing band and the elusive Mr. Rockson.

    Unfortunately this album is so expensive that it could not been a keeper. But I am soo happy that I was trusted with the sale of this album. And could have it for a few spins on my turntable.
    • Nielov's avatar
      Nielov
      Edited 2 years ago
      The fence at the back is similar to the one on Ebo Taylor blue LP, same release year, same cover format - where could this be? Essiebons garden?
      • John_Poulpane's avatar
        John_Poulpane
        Two re-release of this coming out this month, one from Analog Africa and one from Mr Bongo. Both with original cover and from analogue masters. Strange but great !
        • pat_ac's avatar
          pat_ac
          Repress is out in mid februar by mr.bongo!
          With original cover i guess.

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