Philips 100 series
TILAHUN GESSESSE: Yehagere Shita /
SEIFU JOHANNES: Ebo Lala
PH 7-100 A

Tilahun Gessesse: Yehagere Shita
Written by Tefera Makonnen
Arranged by Mulatu Astatke
Accompanied by the All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-17: Tlahoun Gésséssé, (Buda Musique, France) as "Yègahèré sheta"

PH 7-100 B

Seifu Johannes: Ebo Lala
(Gurage folk song)
Arranged by Mulatu Astatke
Accompanied by the All Star Band
Reissued on Soundway 10' SNDW10001

Year: 1970
Record pressed in ?

Note: "Yehagere Shita" is spelled Yehagere Shitta" on the picture sleeve.

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Musicians mentioned on the sleeve:

Piano - Conga Drum Mulatu Astatke
Piano Girma Beyene
Drum Tesfaye Mekonnen
Saxophone Tenor Tesfa Mariam Kidane
Trumpet Tamerat Ferenj
Assela Bayisa
Bass Guitar Fekade Amde Masket
Guitar Tekle
Baritone Sax Telahun
 
TILAHUN GESSESSE: Tiz Alegn Yetintu /
MULATU ASTATKE: Emnete
PH 7 - 101 A

Tilahun Gessesse: Tiz Alegn Yetintu
Arranged by Mulatu Astatke
Accompanied by: All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-17: Tlahoun Gésséssé, (Buda Musique, France) as "Tezalègn yétentu"

PH 7 - 101 B

Mulatu Astatke: Emnete (instr.)
English Translation: My Belief
Arranged by Mulatu Astatke
Reissued on Soundway 10' SNDW10001
Year: 1970
Record pressed in ?

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TELAHUN GESSESSE: Sithed Siketelat /
MULATU ASTATKE: Yefikir Tizita
PH 7-103 A

Telahun Gessesse: Sithed Siketelat
Rearranged by Mulatu Astatke
Accompanied by the All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-17: Tlahoun Gésséssé, (Buda Musique, France) as "Sethéd sekètèlat"

PH 7-103 B

Mulatu Astatke: Yefikir Tizita (instr.)
Written by Mulatu Astatke

Year: 1970
Record pressed in ?

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TEWOLDE REDDA: Kirar Mistequane
GETACHEW KASSA: Gumm Gumm
PH 7-104 A

Tewolde Redda: Kirar Mistequane
Tigrigna Song
PH 7-104 B

Getachew Kassa: Gumm Gumm
Accompanied by Mulatu Astatke & All Star Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?
TILAHUN GESSESSE: Kulun Manqualesh / Lanchi Biye
PH 7-105 A

Tilahun Gessesse: Kulun Manqualesh
English translation: Who Put The Eye Liner On You
Accompanied by Mulatu Astatke & All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-17: Tlahoun Gésséssé, (Buda Musique, France) as "Kulun mankwlèsh [70]"

PH 7-105 B

Tilahun Gessesse: Lanchi Biye
Accompanied by Mulatu Astatke & All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-17: Tlahoun Gésséssé, (Buda Musique, France) as "Lantchi biyé"

Year: 1970
Record pressed in East Africa

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MENELIK WOSSENATCHEW: Fikratchin / Mambo Sambo
PH 7-106 A

Menelik Wossenatchew: Fikratchin
Written by Mulatu Astatke
Accompanied by Mulatu & the All Star Band

PH 7-106 B

Menelik Wossenatchew: Mambo Sambo
Written by Mulatu Astatke
Accompanied by Mulatu & the All Star Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?
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GETATCHEW KASSA: Min Yihon Mistiru / Fikrishin Eshalehu
PH 7-107 A

Getatchew Kassa: Min Yihon Mistiru
Accompanied by the Venus Band
PH 7-107 B

Getatchew Kassa: Fikrishin Eshalehu
Accompanied by the Venus Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?
MENELIK WOSSENACHEW: Aderetch Arada /
TELELA KEBEDE: Kelemewa
PH 7-108 A

Menelik Wossenachew: Aderetch Arada
Produced by Getachew Degefu
Arranged by Nerses Nalbandian
Accompanied by the H.S.I. Theatre Band

PH 7-108 B

Telela Kebede: Kelemewa
Produced by Getachew Degefu
Arranged by Nerses Nalbandian
Accompanied by the H.S.I. Theatre Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Ney Ney Woleba / Yemagnega Lelit
PH 7-111 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Ney Ney Woleba
Written by Alemayehu Eshete
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by: All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-22: More vintage', (Buda Musique, France) as "Nèy-nèy wèlèba"

PH 7-111 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Yemagnega Lelit
Written by Alemayehu Eshete
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by: All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-22: More vintage', (Buda Musique, France) as "Yèmaynèga lélit"

Year: 1972
Record pressed in East Africa

ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Wetader Negne / Min Tichiy Midritu
PH 7-112 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Wetader Negne
English translation: I am a soldier
Written by: Alemayehu Eshete
Arranged by: Girma Beyene
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-22: More vintage', (Buda Musique, France) as "Wètadèr nègn"

PH 7-112 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Min Tichiy Midritu
English translation: How much more can this word take?
Written by: Alemayehu Eshete
Arranged by: Girma Beyene
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-22: More vintage', (Buda Musique, France) as "Men tetchiyé medritu"

Year: 1972
Record pressed in East AFrica

Note: 'Wetader Negne' is spelled 'Wetader Negn' on the sleeve, 'Min Tichiy Midritu' is spelled 'Min Titchiye Midritu' on the sleeve.
MAHMOUD AHMED: Yeshiharegitu / Eneman Neberu
PH 7-113 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Yeshiharegitu
Written by Fikru W. Selassie
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-26: Mahmoud Ahmed & Imperial Bodyguard Band', (Buda Musique, France) as "Yèshiharègitu"

PH 7-113 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Eneman Neberu
Written by Seifu H. Mariam
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-26: Mahmoud Ahmed & Imperial Bodyguard Band', (Buda Musique, France) as "Enèman nèbèru"

Note: 'Eneman Neberu' is spelled 'Eneman Nebberu' on the label.

Year: 1972
Record pressed in East Africa

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BEREKET MENGISTAAB: Nibeyney Koyne / Imbaba
PH 7-115 A

Bereket Mengistaab: Nibeyney Koyne
Arranged by Tewelde Reda
Accompanied by Tewelde Redda´s Band
PH 7-115 B

Bereket Mengistaab: Imbaba
Arranged by Tewelde Reda
Accompanied by Tewelde Redda´s Band

Year: 1972? ('United Printers 2-72' printed on sleeve)
Record pressed in East Africa
ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Inat Yenjera Inat / Alem Girma
PH 7-116 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Inat Yenjera Inat
English translation: Mother, a stepmother
Written by Hailu Mekurya
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the Shebel´s Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-22: More vintage', (Buda Musique, France) as "Enat yèendjèra enat"

PH 7-116 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Alem Girma
Written by Girma Beyene
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the Shebel´s Band

Year: 1972
Record pressed in East Africa

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BEYENE FIRE: Kab Konki Tsibikti / Sei Esemhal
PH 7-117 A

Beyene Fire: Kab Konki Tsibikti
Arranged by Tewelde Redda
Accompanied by Tewelde Redda´s Band
PH 7-117 B

Beyene Fire: Sei Esemhal
Arranged by Tewelde Redda
Accompanied by Tewelde Redda´s Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?

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TSEHAYTU BARAKI: Le Bola / Akeza Koynu
PH 7-118 A

Tsehaytu Baraki: Le Bola
PH 7-118 B

Tsehaytu Baraki: Akeza Koynu

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?

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TEWELDE REDA: Telsemki / Wuba
PH 7 - 119 A

Tewelde Reda (Tewolde Redda: Telsemki
Arranged by Tewelde Redda
Accompanied by the Tewelde´s Band
PH 7 - 119 B

Tewelde Reda: Wuba
Arranged by Tewelde Redda
Accompanied by the Tewelde´s Band
Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa
ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Tikur Gissila / Kenoru Lebitcha
PH 7-120 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Tikur Gissila
Written by Alemayehu Eshete
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the Shebel´s Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-22: More vintage', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tequr gessela"
PH 7-120 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Kenoru Lebitcha
Written by Alemayehu Eshete
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the Shebel´s Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-22: More vintage', (Buda Musique, France) as "Kènoru lèbetchahé"

Year: 1972
Record pressed in East Africa

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Tsigeredaye / Yibekanal
PH 7-121 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Tsigeredaye
Written by Alemayehu Eshete
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the Shebel´s Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-22: More vintage', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tsegérèdayé"
PH 7-121 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Yibeqanal
Written by Alemayehu Eshete
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Accompanied by the Shebel´s Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-22: More vintage', (Buda Musique, France) as "Yebèqanal"

Year: 1972
Record pressed in ?

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TEWELDE REDA: Hidri / ?
PH 7-122 A

Tewelde Reda: Hidri

PH 7-122 B

Tewelde Reda: ?

Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa

GETATCHEW MEKURIA: Antchi Hoye / Shilela
PH 7 - 123 A

Getatchew Mekuria (Saxophone): Antchi Hoye (instr.)
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-14: Gétatchèw Mèkurya – Negus of Ethiopian Sax', (Buda Musique, France) as "Antchi hoyé"

PH 7 - 123 B

Getatchew Mekuria (Saxophone): Shilela (instr.)
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-14: Gétatchèw Mèkurya – Negus of Ethiopian Sax', (Buda Musique, France) as "Shellèla"

Year: 1972
Record pressed in ?

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GETATCHEW MEKURIA: Aha Gedawo / Gedamay-Gedamay
PH 7 - 124 A

Getatchew Mekuria (Saxophone): Aha Gedawo (instr.)
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-14: Gétatchèw Mèkurya – Negus of Ethiopian Sax', (Buda Musique, France) as "Aha gèdawo"

PH 7 - 124 B

Getatchew Mekuria (Saxophone): Gedamay-Gedamay (instr.)
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-14: Gétatchèw Mèkurya – Negus of Ethiopian Sax', (Buda Musique, France) as "Gèdamay"

Year: 1972
Record pressed in East Africa

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Abebaye / Yetintu Fikratchin
PH 7-125 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Abebaye
Music by: Alem Girma Band
Arranged by: Girma Beyene

PH 7-125 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Yetintu Fikratchin
English translation: Our ancient love
Music by: Alem Girma Band
Written by: Alemayehu Eshete
Arranged by: Girma Beyene
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-22: More vintage', (Buda Musique, France) as "Yètentu feqratchen"

Year: 1972
Record pressed in East Africa

BEREKET MENGISTAAB: Uffey Bireri / Shew Beli
PH 7-126 A

Bereket Mengistaab: Uffey Bireri
Arranged and composed by Bereket Mengistaab
Accompanied by Bereket & Friends
PH 7-126 B

Bereket Mengistaab: Shew Beli
Arranged and composed by Bereket Mengistaab
Accompanied by Bereket & Friends

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?
TEFERA KASSA: Akale Wubie / Infelig Guadegna
PH 7-128 A

Tefera Kassa: Akale Wubie
Written by Tefera Kassa
Accompanied by Lemma Demissew & his Group
PH 7-128 B

Tefera Kassa: Infelig Guadegna
Written by Tefera Kassa
Accompanied by Lemma Demissew & his Group

Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa

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ISSATU TESSEMA: Yelijinet Fikir / Yikir Ayinesa
PH 7-129 A
Issatu Tessema: Yelijinet Fikir
Arranged by Lemma Demissew
Accompanied by Lemma Demissew & his Group
PH 7-129 B
Issatu Tessema: Yikir Ayinesa
Arranged by Lemma Demissew
Accompanied by Lemma Demissew & his Group

Year: 1972? ('United Printers 7-72' printed on sleeve)
Record pressed in East Africa

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Note: "Yikir Aynesa" is spelled "Yikir Ayinesa" on the sleeve.
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TILAHUN GESSESSE: Min Libejegn / Libonash Biferdegn
PH 7 - 132 A

Tilahun Gessesse: Min Libejegn
Composer: Tezera H. Michael
Author: Seifu H. Mariam
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

PH 7 - 132 B

Tilahun Gessesse: Libonash Biferdegn
Composer: Tezera H. Michael
Author: Seifu H. Mariam
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?

Year: 1972? ('United Printers 6-72' printed on sleeve)
Record pressed in East Africa

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TILAHUN GESSESSE: Kunenie / Kesew Wedia Bemidir
PH 7 - 133 A

Tilahun Gessesse: Kunenie
Composer: Fanta Ante Alehegn
Author: Seifu H. Mariam
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Note: Tezera H.M. (Tezera Haile Michael) is mentioned on the label, not Seifu H. Mariam
PH 7 - 133 B

Tilahun Gessesse: Kesew Wedia Bemidir
Composer: Befekadu Tesfaye
Author: Seifu H. Mariam
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
Note: Tezera H.M. (Tezera Haile Michael) is mentioned on the label, not Seifu H. Mariam

Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa

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TILAHUN GESSESSE: Mesak Isikalehu / Wedo Yetela Sew
PH 7-134 A

Tilahun Gessesse: Mesak Isikalehu
Words written by Seifu H. Mariam
Music composed by Tezera H. Michael
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
PH 7-134 B

Tilahun Gessesse: Wedo Yetela Sew
Words written by Seifu H. Mariam
Music composed by Tezera H. Michael
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: 1972? ('United Printers 8-72' printed on sleeve)
Record pressed in East Africa

Notes:'Messak Isikalehu' is spelled 'Mesak Isikalehu' on the label, 'Wedo Yetella Sew' is spelled 'Wedo Yetela Sew'.

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BEZUNESH BEKELE: Aha Gedawo / Kal Kidan
PH 7 - 135 A

Bezunesh Bekele: Aha Gedawo
Written by: Fanta Ante Alehegn
Music by Imperial Body Guard Band

PH 7 - 135 B

Bezunesh Bekele: Kal Kidan
Written by: Fanta Ante Alehegn
Arranged by: Sahle Degago
Music by Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: 1972? ('United Printers 9-72' printed on sleeve)
Record pressed in East Africa

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BEZUNESH BEKELE: Yemisserek Bihon / Hilm Norual Leka
PH 7 - 136 A

Bezunesh Bekele: Yemisserek Bihon
Written by: Fanta Ante Alehegn
Arranged by: Tezera Haile Michael
Music by Imperial Body Guard Band

PH 7 - 136 B

Bezunesh Bekele: Hilm Norual Leka
Written by: Fanta Ante Alehegn
Arranged by: Sahle Degago
Music by Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: 1972? ('United Printers 9-72' printed on sleeve)
Record pressed in East Africa

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BEZUNESH BEKELE: Ayasayegn Chinkun / Ferenj Ager Sathed
PH 7 - 137 A

Bezunesh Bekele: Ayasayegn Chinkun
Written by Sahle Degago / Fanta A.A.
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

PH 7 - 137 B

Bezunesh Bekele: Ferenj Ager Sathed
Written by Solomon Tessemma
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa
TIBERIH TESFAHUNEGN: Kuhulaye / Imeneni
PH 7-138 A

Tiberih Tesfahunegn: Kuhulaye
Written, composed and arranged by Assress Tessema
Accompanied by Assress & his Group
PH 7-138 B

Tiberih Tesfahunegn: Imeneni
Written, composed and arranged by Assress Tessema
Accompanied by Assress & his Group

Year: 1972? ('United Printers 10-72' printed on sleeve)
Record pressed in ?
TIBERIH TESFAHUNEY: Temeharu / Senit Lemlem
PH 7-139 A

Tiberih Tesfahuney: Temeharu
Written by Assress Tessema
Accompanied by Assress & his Group
PH 7-139 B

Tiberih Tesfahuney: Senit Lemlem
Written by Assress Tessema
Accompanied by Assress & his Group

Year: 1972
Record pressed in East Africa

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TIBERIH TESFAHUNEGN: Temeharu / Sewit Lemlem
PH 7 - 139 A

Tiberih Tesfahunegn: Temeharu
Written and composed by Assress Tessema
Accompanied by Assress & his Group
PH 7 - 139 B

Tiberih Tesfahunegn: Sewit Lemlem
Written and composed by Assress Tessema
Accompanied by Assress & his Group
Year: 1972
Record pressed in East Africa
TIBERIH TESFAHUNEY: Bedilkani / Hadara Zikehadet
PH 7 - 140 A

Tiberih Tesfahuney: Bedilkani
Written by Assress Tessema
Accompanied by Assress Tessema & his Group

PH 7 - 140 B

Tiberih Tesfahuney: Hadara Zikehadet
Written by Assress Tessema
Accompanied by Assress Tessema & his Group
Year: 1972
Record pressed in East Africa
DANIEL YOHANNES: Wud Inate / Yesew Lij
PH 7-141 A
Daniel Yohannes: Wud Inate
Written by Daniel Yohannes
Arranged by Daniel Yohannes
Accompanied by Panatos Band
PH 7-141 B
Daniel Yohannes: Yesew Lij
Written by Daniel Yohannes
Arranged by Daniel Yohannes
Accompanied by Panatos Band

Year: 1972? ('United Printers 11-72' printed on sleeve)
Record pressed in East Africa

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ASSEGEDETCH KASSA: Marewa / Sewye
PH 7 - 142 A

Assegedetch Kassa: Marewa
Written by Assegedetch Kassa
Arranged by Lemma Demissew
Accompanied by Lemma Demissew & Group

PH 7 - 142 B

Assegedetch Kassa: Sewye
Written by Assegedetch Kassa
Arranged by Lemma Demissew
Accompanied by Lemma Demissew & Group

Year: 1972? ('United Printers 11-72' printed on sleeve)
Record pressed in East Africa.
Note:
"Sewye" is spelled "Sewie" on the sleeve.

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BEYENE FERE: Kedki Diki / Kemakira Ile Neyre
PH 7 - 143 A

Beyene Fere: Kedki Diki
Written by Beyene Fere
Arranged by Tekle Adhanom
Accompanied by Beyene Fere and Group
PH 7 - 143 B

Beyene Fere: Kemakira Ile Neyre
Written by Beyene Fere
Arranged by Tekle Adhanom
Accompanied by Beyene Fere and Group
Year: ?
Record pressed in ?

Note: "Beyene Fere" is spelled "Beyene Fire" on the labels.

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BEYENE H. MARIAM: Aimenekuan / Bi-Iwanu Afkire
PH 7-144 A

Beyene H. Mariam: Aimenekuan
Arranged by Tekle Adhanom
PH 7-144 B

Beyene H. Mariam: Bi-Iwanu Afkire
Arranged by Tekle Adhanom

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?
MAHMOUD AHMED: Ebo Lala / Esset Mera
PH 7 - 145 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Ebo Lala
Written by Seyoum Baruda
Arranged by Hailu W. Mariam (Hailu Wolde Mariam)
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-26: Mahmoud Ahmed & Imperial Bodyguard Band', (Buda Musique, France) as "Ébo lala"

PH 7 - 145 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Esset Mera
Written by Mahmoud Ahmed / Habte W.E.
Arranged by Hailu W. Mariam (Hailu Wolde Mariam)
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-26: Mahmoud Ahmed & Imperial Bodyguard Band', (Buda Musique, France) as "Essèt mèra"

Year: 1972
Record pressed in East Africa

Notes: "Esset Mera" is spelled "Esset Merra" on the picture sleeve.
Habte W.E. is not mentioned on the sleeve.

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BEZUNESH BEKELE: Min Bedelkut Minew / Mehonu Asazenegn
PH 7 - 146 A

Bezunesh Bekele: Min Bedelkut Minew
Music written by Ayele Mammo
Words written by Sahle Degago
Arranged by Sahle Degago
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
PH 7 - 146 B

Bezunesh Bekele: Mehonu Asazenegn
Music written by Tezera Haile Michael
Words written by Zewge G. Medhin
Arranged by Sahle Degago
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa

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BEZUNESH BEKELE & GEMETCHU ITANA:
Esse Menike / Keloto Ya Baleshashi
PH 7 - 147 A

Bezunesh Bekele & Gemetchu Itana: Esse Menike
Written by Sahle Degago
Arranged by Sahle Degago
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
PH 7 - 147 B

Bezunesh Bekele & Gemetchu Itana: Keloto Ya Baleshashi
Written by Gemetchu Itana
Arranged by Sahle Degago
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa

MAHMOUD AHMED: Mella Tistegn / Tizita
PH 7 - 148 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Mella Tistegn
Written by Ayele Mammo
Arranged by Hailu W. Mariam
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-26: Mahmoud Ahmed & Imperial Bodyguard Band', (Buda Musique, France) as "Mèla testègn"

PH 7 - 148 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Tizita
Written by Mahmoud Ahmed
Arranged by Hailu W. Mariam
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-26: Mahmoud Ahmed & Imperial Bodyguard Band', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tezeta"

Year: 1972
Record pressed in East Africa

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MAHMOUD AHMED: Fikir Bezebezegn / Hulum Begizew New
PH 7 - 149 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Fikir Bezebezegn
Written by Shewanadagn Weldeyes
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-26: Mahmoud Ahmed & Imperial Bodyguard Band', (Buda Musique, France) as "Feqer bèzèbèzègn"

PH 7 - 149 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Hulum Begizew New
Written by Ayele Mammo / Zewge G.M.
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-26: Mahmoud Ahmed & Imperial Bodyguard Band', (Buda Musique, France) as "Hulum bègizéw nèw"

Year: 1972
Record pressed in East Africa
TILAHUN GESSESSE: Wey Min Tilik / Fikir Min Aynet New
PH 7-150 A

Tilahun Gessesse: Wey Min Tilik
Music written by Tilahun Gessesse
Words written by Tefera Kassa
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

PH 7-150 B

Tilahun Gessesse: Fikir Min Aynet New
Music written by Tilahun Gessesse
Words written by Tefera Kassa
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa

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TILAHUN GESSESSE: Lissak Weyis Lizen / Sigibgib Joroye
PH 7-151 A

Tilahun Gessesse: Lissak Weyis Lizen (spelled 'Lisak Weyis Lizen' on sleeve)
Music written by Kebede Tirfe
Words written by Tegenu Balkew
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
PH 7-151 B

Tilahun Gessesse: Sigibgib Joroye
Music written by Tezera H. Michael
Words written by Befekadu Tesfaye
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa

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TILAHUN GESSESSE: Ya Nikisie / Harkafune
PH 7-152 A

Tilahun Gessesse: Ya Nikisie
Music and words by Tegenu Balkew
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

PH 7-152 B

Tilahun Gessesse: Harkafune
Music and words by Tegenu Balkew
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa

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BIZUNESH BEKELE: Simkin Salanessaw / Yemaymot Gabitcha
PH 7-153 A

Bizunesh Bekele: Simkin Salanessaw
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
PH 7-153 B

Bizunesh Bekele: Yemaymot Gabitcha
written by Shewandagn Woldeyea
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?
ATEWEBERHAN SEGID: Kokeb Tsebah / Kidaney Telime
PH 7-154 A

Ateweberhan Segid: Kokeb Tsebah
Arranged by Tewelde Redda (Tewolde Redda)

PH 7-154 B

Ateweberhan Segid: Kidaney Telime
Arranged by Tewelde Redda (Tewolde Redda)

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?
MAHMOUD AHMED: Wubetwan Alsema / Kanchi Gar Kalhone
PH 7-155 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Wubetwan Alsema
Composed and written by Girma Hadgu & Afewerk Y.
Arranged by by Girma Hadgu
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-26: Mahmoud Ahmed & Imperial Bodyguard Band', (Buda Musique, France) as "Wubètwan alesma"

PH 7-155 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Kanchi Gar Kalhone
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-26: Mahmoud Ahmed & Imperial Bodyguard Band', (Buda Musique, France) as "Kantchi gar kalhonè"

Year: 1973
Record pressed in East Africa

Note "Wubetwan Alsema" is spelled "Wubetuan Alisma" on the label, "Kanchi Gar Klahone" is spelled "Kantchi Gar Kalhone".
BEREKET MENGISTAB: Amora Intezikewin / Neinay Indo
PH 7-157 A

Bereket Mengistab: Amora Intezikewin
Written and composed by Bereket Mengistab
Arranged by Bereket Mengistab
PH 7-157 B

Bereket Mengistab: Neinay Indo
Written and composed by Bereket Mengistab
Arranged by Bereket Mengistab

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?

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TEFERA KASSA: Tilagnko Hedetch / Fikir Aygebatchew
PH 7-159 A

Tefera Kassa: Tilagnko Hedetch
Music written by Tefera Kassa
Words written by Gezahegan Desta
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
PH 7-159 B

Tefera Kassa: Fikir Aygebatchew
Music and words written by Tefera Kassa
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa

Note: Gezahegan Desta is spelled "Gezahegn Desta" on the label.

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ISSATU TESSEMA: Tchimit Min Tegoda / Des Yilal Begizew
PH 7 - 160 A

Issatu Tessema: Tchimit Min Tegoda
Music written by Issatu Tessema
Words written by W/rit Yeshiwork Wondimieneh
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

PH 7 - 160 B

Issatu Tessema & Imperial Body Guard Band: Des Yilal Begizew
Music and words written by Issatu Tessema
Tefera Kassa is mentioned on the label only.
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa

Note Yeshiwork Wondimieneh is spelled "Yeshiwerk" on the label.

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TEZERA HAILE MICHAEL: Ayitchat Neber / Kewedet Tegegnesh
PH 7-161 A

Tezera Haile Michael: Ayitchat Neber
Written by Tezera Haile Michael
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
PH 7-161 B

Tezera Haile Michael: Kewedet Tegegnesh
Written by Tezera Haile Michael (music) / Seifu H. Mariam (words)
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa

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ISSATU TESSEMA: Endenesh Bebizu / Ken Ale
PH 7 - 162 A

Issatu Tessema: Endenesh Bezibu
Issatu Tessema
Tefera Kassa
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

PH 7 - 162 B

Issatu Tessema: Ken Ale
Sahle Degago
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa

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TILAHUN GESSESSE: Kulun Manqualesh / Alegntaye
PH 7-168 A

Tilahun Gessesse: Kulun Manqualesh
English translation: Who Put The Eye Liner On You
Arranged by Mulatu Astatke
Accompanied by All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-17: Tlahoun Gésséssé, (Buda Musique, France) as "Kulun mankwlèsh [73] "
PH 7-168 B

Tilahun Gessesse: Alegntaye
English translation: Someone To Be Proud Of
Written and arranged by Mulatu Astatke
Accompanied by All Star Band
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-17: Tlahoun Gésséssé, (Buda Musique, France) as "Alègntayé"

Year: 1973
Record pressed in East Africa
Note: "Astatke" is spelled "Astatkie" on the label, "Astatike" on the sleeve.

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Beliye / Temar Lije
PH 7-170 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Beliye
Music and words written by Alemayehu Eshete
Arranged by Alem Girma (Girma Beyene)
PH 7-170 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Temar Lije
Music and words written by Alemayehu Eshete
Arranged by Alem Girma (Girma Beyene)
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-22: More vintage', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tèmar ledjé"

Year: 1972
Record pressed in East Africa

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Ambassel / Tenageri
PH 7-171 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Ambassel
Written by Alemayehu Eshete
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-22: More vintage', (Buda Musique, France) as "Ambassèl (slow)"

PH 7-171 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Tenageri
English translation: Speak
Written by Alemayehu Eshete
Arranged by Girma Beyene
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-22: More vintage', (Buda Musique, France) as "Tènagèri"

Year: 1973
Record pressed in East Africa

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Ittu Gela / Mushirit
PH 7-172 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Ittu Gela
Written by Alemayehu Eshete
Arranged by Alem Girma
Accompanied by the Alem Girma Band

PH 7-172 B

Alemayehu Eshete: Mushirit
Written by Girma Haile
Arranged by Alem Girma
Accompanied by the Alem Girma Band

Year: 1973
Record pressed in East Africa

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BEYENE FRE: Ketan Meanta / Woizerit Tsige
PH 7 - 173 A

Beyene Fre: Ketan Meanta
Words and music by by Asres Tessema
Arranged by Asres Tessema
Accompanied by Asres Tessema and his friends
PH 7 - 173 B

Beyene Fre: Woizerit Tzige
Words and music by by Asres Tessema
Arranged by Asres Tessema
Accompanied by Asres Tessema and his friends
Year: ?
Record pressed in ?

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BEYENE FRE: Ayneye / Meretseki
PH 7 - 174 A

Beyene Fre: Ayneye
Words and music by by Asres Tessema
Arranged by Asres Tessema
Accompanied by Asres Tessema and his friends
PH 7 - 174 B

Beyene Fre: Meretseki
Words and music by by Asres Tessema
Arranged by Asres Tessema
Accompanied by Asres Tessema and his friends
Year: ?
Record pressed in ?

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GETACHEW TESSEMA: Nuro Aybelew / Tilagn Kobelelech
PH 7-176 A
Getatchew Tessema: Nuro Aybelew
Written by Getachew Tessema
Arranged by Getachew Degefu
PH 7-176 B
Getatchew Tessema: Tilagn Kobelelech
Written by Getachew Tessema
Arranged by Getachew Degefu

Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa

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MULUKEN MELESSE: Ishururu Belut / Dingetegna Fikir
PH 7 - 177 A

Muluken Melesse: Ishururu Belut

PH 7 - 177 B

Muluken Melesse: Dingetegna Fikir

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?
TEFERA KASSA:Lemin Tefashi / Kenu Ken Yitilal
PH 7 - 178 A

Tefera Kassa: Lemin Tefashi
Words and music by Tefera Kassa
Accompanied by the Orchestra Ethiopia
PH 7 - 178 B

Tefera Kassa: Kenu Ken Yitilal
Words and music by Tefera Kassa
Accompanied by the Orchestra Ethiopia

Year: 1973
Record pressed in East Africa

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ISSATU TESSEMA: Lemlemwa Hagere / Gena Benigigrwa
PH 7 - 179 A

Issatu Tessema: Lemlemwa Hagere
Music and words by Issatu Tessema
Accompanied by Orchestra Ethiopia
PH 7 - 179 B

Issatu Tessema: Gena Benigigrwa
Music and words by Issatu Tessema
Accompanied by Orchestra Ethiopia

Year: 1973
Record pressed in East Africa

Note: "Gena Benigigrwa" is spelled "Gena Benigigirwa" on the sleeve.

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ASSRESS & HIS GROUP: Harestay / Meaza
PH 7 - 180 A

Assress & his Group: Harestay
Written by Hagos Weress
PH 7 - 180 B

Assress & his Group: Meaza
Year: 1973
Record pressed in ?
MULUKEN MELESSE: Antarekm Wey / Bemistir Kiberign
PH 7 - 181 A

Muluken Melesse: Antarekm Wey
Accompanied by the Venus Band
Arranged by David Yifru
PH 7 - 181 B

Muluken Melesse: Bemistir Kiberign
Accompanied by the Venus Band
Arranged by David Yifru
Year: 1973
Record pressed in East Africa

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SOLOMON SHIBESHI: Elil Bale Hoy / Lomi Wesheba
PH 7-187 A

Solomon Shibeshi: Elil Bale Hoy
Music & Words by Solomon Shibeshi
Arranged by Lemma Demissew
Accompanied by the Army Band
PH 7-187 B

Solomon Shibeshi: Lomi Wesheba
Music & Words by Solomon Shibeshi
Arranged by Lemma Demissew
Accompanied by the Army Band

Year: 1973
Record pressed in East Africa.

Note: 'Lomi Wesheba' is spelled 'Lommi Wesheba' on the labels.

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ALI MOHAMMED BIRRA: Awash / Sinhanbisin Werri
PH 7-189 A

Ali Mohammed Birra: Awash
PH 7-189 B

Ali Mohammed Birra: Sinhanbisin Werri

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?

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BEREKET MENGISTAB: Wessen / Kemey Aloki
PH 7-192 A

Bereket Mengistab: Wessen
Written and composed by Bereket Mengistab
Arranged by Bereket Mengistab
Accompanied by Bereket Mengistab & his Group
PH 7-192 B

Bereket Mengistab: Kemey Aloki
Written and composed by Bereket Mengistab
Arranged by Bereket Mengistab
Accompanied by Bereket Mengistab & his Group

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?

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HIRUT BEKELE: Hedetch Alu / Kalkidan Akbari
PH 7-199 A

Hirut Bekele: Hedetch Alu
PH 7-199 B

Hirut Bekele: Kalkidan Akbari

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?
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