Mulatu Astatke – Mulatu Of Ethiopia

I picking up a sealed orig for $40 in 1994.
It's wild to see how demand and prices change!

what a beautiful release! super pleasant! my copy has zero surface noise

Any owners out there - How's the Press & Sound quality? Track wise, looks identical to 2017 3 LP Limited Edition minus the "session out-takes" disk 3 (also non-gatefold and white colour).

The hype sticker mentions an interview with Mulatu Astatke - is there an insert included? My copy only has the two records in a single pocket jacket.

Great release, great pressing, very good mastering, the mono mix/mastering is very impressive…recommended!

I had a reissue that was poor sound quality. This is Heaven. The mono mix is way beyond my expectations. The original LP I imagine wouldn't have been recorded to the highest level and my reissue mirrored my expectations.
This ,however, is so much better than I ever thought possible. The treble almost achieves air and the rest of the playback is separated and solid . I didn't think I would ever hear this fantastic music in such detail
It's not audiophile quality but it's the best it will ever sound and it surprised me how good and immersive the sound is.

Anyone got a copy with the labels reversed? That seems to be the case for mine, but perhaps I'm looking at the wrong Discogs entry.

Anyone got a copy with the labels reversed? That seems to be the case for mine, but perhaps I'm looking at the wrong Discogs entry.

Am I the only one who feels the tenor sax it too buried in the mono mix?

I think this was my first Mulatu album ever, after hearing some of his music on a compilation. It really opened my ears up to soul/funk music from Africa. An absolutely perfect blend of Western and Ethiopian styles. Amazing playing. Chill, deep vibes. Mulatu Astatke is still one of my favourite funky players of all time.