The Story
"Alagbon Close was named after the headquarters of the Nigerian Criminal Investigation Department in Lagos. It was where Fela Kuti was detained after the 2nd raid on his home failed to find anything incriminating. The title track calls out the Nigerian police's violence, arrogance and apparent immunity from prosecution. Alagbon Close was also the first of Fela's albums to have a sleeve designed by Ghariokwu Lemi, whose artwork became an integral part of Afrobeat's message. To mark it's 50th anniversary, the album is presented on Jollof orange color vinyl in a single pocket, wide-spine jacket with gold foil OBI strip." - Knitting Factory Records
- 50th anniversary edition
- 'jollof' orange colored vinyl
- includes obi strip + printed liner note insert
- limited edition
- original release year: 1974
- music label: Knitting Factory Records 2024
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
"Alagbon Close was named after the headquarters of the Nigerian Criminal Investigation Department in Lagos. It was where Fela Kuti was detained after the 2nd raid on his home failed to find anything incriminating. The title track calls out the Nigerian police's violence, arrogance and apparent immunity from prosecution. Alagbon Close was also the first of Fela's albums to have a sleeve designed by Ghariokwu Lemi, whose artwork became an integral part of Afrobeat's message. To mark it's 50th anniversary, the album is presented on Jollof orange color vinyl in a single pocket, wide-spine jacket with gold foil OBI strip." - Knitting Factory Records
- 50th anniversary edition
- 'jollof' orange colored vinyl
- includes obi strip + printed liner note insert
- limited edition
- original release year: 1974
- music label: Knitting Factory Records 2024
