The Lost Record is a blog that shines a light on records that never made the move to digital (notably Spotify or Apple). At best these records have a Youtube fan upload.

African Blues – Word Sound Power (12″ b-side)

Co-producer: Anthony Nicholson / Engineer: Matt Warren / Mastered: François K*

Producer: Ron Trent / Written-By: Tina Howell

Guest DJ Bongo – top dude, crazy collector, DJ from the 80s way ahead of his years.

Featured on the album “Color in Rhythm Stimulate Mind Freedom” but a more raw dub mix on the 12″ b side. Ron Trent at his best producing a multidimensional mindscape that enters the dance floor like an enchanted angel. Production on this track is delightful and it never leaves a man behind.

Words by: DJ Bongo

Bongo is a collector/DJ who inspired many in Blackpool around the late 80s, early 90s and beyond. Check this SoundCloud here. He released a few tracks around this time and famously roped in Tony Green for a job foaming up a topless wrestling ring (using a broom and fairy liquid) every Sunday on Blackpool Central Pier.

Is this a Lost Record: It’s on iTunes and Spotify but not the b-side dub mix listed here.