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The Ragamuffins - Four days of rain [US, janglepop/folkrock] (1967)
https://redd.it/ff36l6
https://youtu.be/bgOtRw0aYUI

The Ragamuffins - Four days of rain [US, janglepop/folkrock] (1967)

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December 16, 2025 at 4:37 AM

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Unknown - Pūpū o Ni'ihau [Hawaii, Folk] (1972)
https://redd.it/25tv6d
https://youtu.be/xG74LlPwA-c

Unknown - Pūpū o Ni'ihau [Hawaii, Folk] (1972)

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December 16, 2025 at 4:35 AM

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Universe - [USA, Synth Folk](Late 70’s?) finally got a copy of this and it’s so good!
https://redd.it/iv4r8i
https://youtu.be/uePWuwwn5nc

Universe - [USA, Synth Folk](Late 70’s?) finally got a copy of this and it’s so good!

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December 16, 2025 at 4:29 AM

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Christine Lavin - Rockaway [NYC USA, Folk] (1984) Beautiful and poignant track
https://redd.it/1gtewe7
https://youtu.be/BXk_Lt9GIWQ

Christine Lavin - Rockaway [NYC USA, Folk] (1984) Beautiful and poignant track

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December 16, 2025 at 4:25 AM

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Takeshi Terauchi and Blue Jeans - 津軽民謡 (Tsugaru folk song) [Japan, Surf / Rock'n'roll] (1974)
https://redd.it/1nomobz
https://youtu.be/bDKN1QgxrdE

Takeshi Terauchi and Blue Jeans - 津軽民謡 (Tsugaru folk song) [Japan, Surf / Rock'n'roll] (1974)

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December 16, 2025 at 4:20 AM

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Svitlana Nianio - Koło Lasu [Poland, classical, neofolk, avantgarde] (1999)
https://redd.it/7r9zkf
https://youtu.be/yFXypUqBItM

Svitlana Nianio - Koło Lasu [Poland, classical, neofolk, avantgarde] (1999)

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December 16, 2025 at 4:14 AM

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Galwad y Mynydd - Cân Cadwaladr [Welsh, Folk Psychedelic / Pop Rock] (1972) Band with only two EP's on Wren Records .
https://redd.it/1eyns8n
https://youtu.be/PaZB4xHcq5k

Galwad y Mynydd - Cân Cadwaladr [Welsh, Folk Psychedelic / Pop Rock] (1972) Band with only two EP's on Wren Records .

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December 16, 2025 at 4:11 AM

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Damon - Oh what a good boy am I [US, psych/folk] (1968)
https://redd.it/ews1w6
https://youtu.be/Ub6XPXNqJ8w

Damon - Oh what a good boy am I [US, psych/folk] (1968)

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December 16, 2025 at 4:08 AM

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The Hit Parade – The Sun Shines In Gerrards Cross [UK, Twee Pop] (1985) -- Jangly melodies, catchy hooks and lo-fi production representative of UK's DIY bubblegum indie pop movement from the mid 1980s.
https://redd.it/1plx8bt
https://youtu.be/LgJ9aPBzCO4

The Hit Parade – The Sun Shines In Gerrards Cross [UK, Twee Pop] (1985) -- Jangly melodies, catchy hooks and lo-fi production representative of UK's DIY bubblegum indie pop movement from the mid 1980s.

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December 16, 2025 at 4:05 AM

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The Holidays - Watch Out Girl [Detroit, MI USA, pop/Soul] (1966)
https://redd.it/1hltwui
https://youtu.be/p6tY4-NKJrE

The Holidays - Watch Out Girl [Detroit, MI USA, pop/Soul] (1966)

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December 16, 2025 at 4:02 AM

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Jean Labre - Prévol [library jazz-fusion, French private press] (1981) Extremely rare French LP privately released in 1981, not available on streaming. “Prévol” is the A2 track, a cosmic jazz-fusion piece with vintage Air Fra
https://redd.it/1pghxlk
https://youtu.be/yAqX3T6keS8

Jean Labre - Prévol [library jazz-fusion, French private press] (1981) Extremely rare French LP privately released in 1981, not available on streaming. “Prévol” is the A2 track, a cosmic jazz-fusion piece with vintage Air France vibes. Found this vinyl recently and wanted to preserve it digitally.

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December 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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Mono Band - Ghost Town [Italy, Italo-Disco, Synthpop, Electronic] (1984)
https://redd.it/1p4bja8
https://youtu.be/5Gf3-ymcMRA

Mono Band - Ghost Town [Italy, Italo-Disco, Synthpop, Electronic] (1984)

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December 16, 2025 at 3:54 AM

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Bok Bok - Come Back to Me [England, Punk/New Wave] (1980) Little Known Supergroup w/ members of Buzzcocks and The Fall
https://redd.it/f86h5y
https://youtu.be/-Vzuq9dH6Oo

Bok Bok - Come Back to Me [England, Punk/New Wave] (1980) Little Known Supergroup w/ members of Buzzcocks and The Fall

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December 16, 2025 at 3:52 AM

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The Waters - Mother Samwell [Louisville, KY, USA ; Psychedelic Rock] (1969)
https://redd.it/ov6wyj
https://youtu.be/YGO6-XaQR64

The Waters - Mother Samwell [Louisville, KY, USA ; Psychedelic Rock] (1969)

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December 16, 2025 at 3:49 AM

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Agincourt "Fly Away" 1970 *When I Awoke* Great gentle psych folk pop - that had a sound not unlike Belle and Sebastian. More info in comnents
https://redd.it/1p9vlne
https://youtu.be/FVD4Lyc3pEM

Agincourt "Fly Away" 1970 *When I Awoke* Great gentle psych folk pop - that had a sound not unlike Belle and Sebastian. More info in comnents

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December 16, 2025 at 3:46 AM

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Georges Granier and Renaldo Cerri - Malika's Moon [France, Library/Funk] (1978)
https://redd.it/1pg6ttz
https://youtu.be/zsOcPvJWJMw

Georges Granier and Renaldo Cerri - Malika's Moon [France, Library/Funk] (1978)

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December 16, 2025 at 3:42 AM

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Annabel Lamb - Riders On The Storm [UK, New Wave, Synthpop, Electronic] (1983), Doors cover
https://redd.it/1p22ltc
https://youtu.be/Ho9UN8pD92c

Annabel Lamb - Riders On The Storm [UK, New Wave, Synthpop, Electronic] (1983), Doors cover

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December 16, 2025 at 3:36 AM

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The Heath Brothers - Smilin' Billy Suite I [US - Jazz, Funk] (1976) don't know why but I've always pictured in my mind A Tribe Called Quest guys rapping on this...
https://redd.it/qr3gau
https://youtu.be/zhDZbmZLaiw

The Heath Brothers - Smilin' Billy Suite I [US - Jazz, Funk] (1976) don't know why but I've always pictured in my mind A Tribe Called Quest guys rapping on this...

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December 16, 2025 at 3:32 AM

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Max Leth -- Taboo [Denmark, Vibraphone Jazz-Funk] (1969)
https://redd.it/34087x
https://youtu.be/3abbt-_XFx4

Max Leth -- Taboo [Denmark, Vibraphone Jazz-Funk] (1969)

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December 16, 2025 at 3:29 AM

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Simply Saucer - "Bulletproof Nothing" [Canada, proto-punk](1974, released 1989) - classic Rust Belt downer proto-punk
https://redd.it/46fx40
https://youtu.be/BcKMulRLCCA