Name: The Return of The Incredible Bongo Band
Brand: Incredible Bongo Band

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

mrblp119

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2014-02-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

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Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

711969127713

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Incredible Bongo Band

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Mr Bongo

Highly influenced by the work of [a=Paul Buff], [a=Art Laboe] and [a=Preston Epps], The Incredible Bongo Band was a faux group (essentially just a studio project), formed by [l38969] record executive [a276428] to create theme music for the film "The Thing With Two Heads". Following the success of the project, Viner then used MGM studio downtime to record funk-influenced covers of hits, using pick-up musicians. Although the "group" never existed as a true band, a team of individuals was assembled for a publicity photo. The group's best known work is probably their percussion-centric cover of [url=http://www.discogs.com/Michael-Viners-Incredible-Bongo-Band-Apache/master/263520]"Apache"[/url], originally a worldwide hit in 1960 by [a=The Shadows]. It was later sampled heavily by hip hop artists (and, over a decade later, drum 'n' bass artists) to become one of the most popular sampled percussion breaks of all time.

The [a=Art Laboe] and [a=Preston Epps] instrumental "Bongo Rock" was also covered by Viner's pick-up outfit as "Bongo Rock '73" (a minor US chart hit), along with a cover of "Let There Be Drums", much influenced by the "surf-style" treatments of [a=Paul Buff]'s drum-oriented works.

Mr Bongo is a British label that was founded in 1989. Originally located in a small record shop of the same name, it later moved to various locations in Soho and Shibuya, Japan. In 1999, the label's office was relocated to Brighton and its London & Shibuya shops were closed in 2003. However, a new shop was opened in Brighton in 2016. Since 2004, Mr Bongo has expanded into the world of cinema and also has a publishing division that produces and licenses music for third parties.
The label's rich history and diverse range of music make it an influential player in the industry. With its extensive catalog and commitment to quality, Mr Bongo continues to be at the forefront of discovering new talent and delivering exceptional music experiences.
Label Code: LC 12527

40th Anniversary Edition - 180 Gram Vinyl. Re-released for the first time since 1974, this is the sequel to the classic 1973 'Bongo Rock', which became a foundation of rap and popular music, up to the present day. This LP has been sampled by Bentley Rhythm Ace, Fatboy Slim, Macy Gray, Group Home and Koushik. Again, reproduced on heavyweight 180g vinyl and in top-quality Japanese sleeves.

The Return of The Incredible Bongo Band

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