{"product_id":"the-real-sounds-wende-zako-vinyl","title":"The Real Sounds - Wende Zako Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: The Real Sounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Wende Zako\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Cooking Vinyl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: COOK 004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1987\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1987 UK Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWende Zako is the acclaimed European debut by The Real Sounds, an eleven-piece Congolese soukous band based in Zimbabwe. Released in 1987, the album showcases the group's infectious blend of Congolese rumba, soukous and Zimbabwean musical influences, combining intricate guitar work with rich vocal harmonies and irresistible dance rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing standout tracks including Wende Zako, Tsi Tsi Wangu, Mujinga, Tornados Vs. Dynamos (3-3) and Esha, the album introduced the band to a wider international audience and remains a highly regarded release in the African music catalogue of Cooking Vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1987 UK pressing on Cooking Vinyl, catalogue number COOK 004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased following the band's successful European tour and television exposure, Wende Zako was the first Cooking Vinyl release by The Real Sounds. Original UK pressings are increasingly sought after by collectors of African and world music for their excellent analogue sound quality and relative scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWende Zako\u003cbr\u003e\nTsi Tsi Wangu\u003cbr\u003e\nMujinga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTornados Vs. Dynamos (3-3)\u003cbr\u003e\nEsha\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1987 UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCooking Vinyl\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number COOK 004\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nAfrican \/ Soukous\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Wende Zako\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Tsi Tsi Wangu\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Mujinga\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Tornados Vs. Dynamos (3-3)\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Esha\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic African soukous release\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible original UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57354216767861,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/F6A79826-0B4C-40C2-91D5-E1BBE69E45BC.jpg?v=1784037468","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-real-sounds-wende-zako-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}