3RD GENERATION BAND - BECAUSE OF MONEY/OBI YE SAA WUI
7" (7" Single/EP)
Label: MR. BONGO
Release date: 09/09/2016
Barcode: 7119691247274
Catalog no.: MRB70000131
Item ID: 442726
Ghana's The 3rd Generation band was formed in the late '70s led by Rockson, who was a soldier at the time. The band recorded only six tracks, all for Essiebons,including the two featured here. 'Because Of Money was featured on Soundway's excellent 'Ghana Soundz' compilation. The record is extremely rare - yet to make an appearance on either Discogs or even Popsike. This reissue is a replica 7", including the picture paper sleeve, carefully restored by Andrew Edwards.
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