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Nico Gomez and His Afro Percussion Inc – Ritual

Nico Gomez and His Afro Percussion Inc – Ritual

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Record Label: Mr Bongo
Genre: Latin Funk / Afrobeat
Style: Afro-Cuban Jazz, Deep Funk, Breaks
Pressing Type: Official Reissue
Vinyl Color: Black
Condition: New & Sealed

A rare Belgian Latin-Afro funk masterpiece - fiery, fearless, and built for the dancefloor or deep listening.

Originally released in 1971, Ritual is the crown jewel of Belgian bandleader Nico Gomez’s wild rhythmic experiments. A seamless fusion of Latin grooves, Afro percussion, and tightly arranged funk, it’s a record that sounds like it could’ve been cut in Havana or Lagos, but was actually born in the unlikely musical melting pot of 1970s Belgium.

From the floor-shaking opener “Caballo Negro” to the immortal breakbeat classic “Lupita,” every track radiates sweat, swagger, and serious musicianship. Gomez (born Joseph Van Het Groenewoud) assembled a crack band of percussionists and horn players under the Afro Percussion Inc. name, channeling raw energy into precision funk workouts that DJs and collectors have prized for decades.

This reissue restores the original packaging, mastered from the original tape to bring the heat back to vinyl where it belongs.

Note: All orders ship from France. VAT not charged (TVA non applicable, article 293 B du CGI). Worldwide shipping available. Images shown are mock-ups — actual vinyl may differ slightly.

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France

Service 1-2 vinyl 3-5 vinyl 6+ vinyl
Pickup Point €4.00 €4.90 Free*
Economy Home Delivery €7.90 €9.50 Free*
Standard Home Delivery €10.07 €12.18 €13.67

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What do the grades mean?

  • S (Sealed): The record is sealed and has never been played. 
  • M (Mint): The record is like new, with no visible light scratches or cracks. Sleeve is in pristine condition, like new. 
  • NM (Near Mint): Vinyl looks and plays almost like new. Cover is free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.
  • VG+ (Very Good Plus: Vinyl has a few light marks, maybe some light background noise. Cover shows only very minor seam wear or a split.
  • VG (Very Good); Vinyl has noticeable wear, but still plays through without skips. Cover shows signs of human handling (ring wear, creases, seam splitting, writing or markings from a price tag).

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