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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GETACHEW KASSA: Gumm Gumm / ?
PH 7-104 A

?
PH 7-104 B

Getachew Kassa: Gumm Gumm
Backed 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
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 Nebberu
PH 7-113 A

Mahmoud Ahmed: Yeshiharegitu
Written by Fikru W. Selassie
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

PH 7-113 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Eneman Neberu
Written by Seifu H. Mariam
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Note: 'Eneman Neberu' is spelled 'Eneman Nebberu' on the label, 'Seifu H. Mariam' is spelled 'Seifou H. Mariam' on the label.

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?

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ALEMAYEHU ESHETE: Inat Yenjera Inat /
Girma Beyene: Alem Girma
PH 7-116 A

Alemayehu Eshete: Inat Yenjera Inat
English translation: Mother, a stepmother
Written by: "Haylu Mekurya"
Reissued on 'éthiopiques-22: More vintage', (Buda Musique, France) as "Enat yèendjèra enat"

PH 7-116 B

Girma Beyene: Alem Girma

Year: 1972
Record pressed in ?
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 ?
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

LEMMA DEMISSEW: Akale Wubie / Infelig Guadegna
PH 7-128 A

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

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

Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa
Many thanks to Thomas Henry for sending the label scans!
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
Written by Tezera H. M. / Seifu H. M.
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
PH 7-134 B

Tilahun Gessesse: Wedo Yetela Sew
Written by Tezera H. M. / Seifu H. M.
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa
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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: 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: ?
Record pressed in ?

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

Beyene Fire: Kedki Diki
Written by Beyene Fire / Tekle Adhanom
PH 7 - 143 B

Beyene Fire: Kemakira Ile Neyre
Written by Beyene Fire / Tekle Adhanom
Year: ?
Record pressed in ?

Note: "Beyene Fire" is spelled "Beyene Fere" on the picture sleeve
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
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

Year: ?
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
Written by Ayele Mammo / Sahle Degago
Arranged by Sahle Degago
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
PH 7 - 146 B

Bezunesh Bekele: Mehonu Asazenegn
Written by Tezera H.M. (Tezera Haile Michael) / Zewge G.M.
Arranged by Sahle Degago
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa
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

PH 7 - 148 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Tizita
Written by Mahmoud Ahmed
Arranged by Hailu W. Mariam
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: 1972
Record pressed in East Africa

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

PH 7 - 149 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Hulum Begizew New
Written by Ayele Mammo / Zewge G.M.
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: ?
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
PH 7-155 B

Mahmoud Ahmed: Kanchi Gar Kalhone

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?
TEFERA KASSA: Tilagnko Hedetch / Fikir Aygebatchew
PH 7-159 A

Tefera Kassa: Tilagnko Hedetch
Written by Tefera Kassa & Gezahegn Desta
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band
PH 7-159 B

Tefera Kassa: Fikir Aygebatchew
Written by Tefera Kassa
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa
ISSATU TESSEMA: Tchimit Min Tegoda / Des Yilal Begizew
PH 7 - 160 A

Issatu Tessema: Tchimit Min Tegoda
Written by Issatu Tessema / Yeshiwerk W.
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

PH 7 - 160 B

Issatu Tessema & Imperial Body Guard Band: Des Yilal Begizew
Written by Issatu Tessema / Tefera Kassa
Accompanied by the Imperial Body Guard Band

Year: ?
Record pressed in East Africa
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: ?
PH 7-170 A

?
PH 7-170 B

Alemayehu Eshete: ?

Year: ?
Record pressed in ?
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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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
PH 7 - 178 B

Tefera Kassa: Kenu Ken Yitilal
Year: ?
Record pressed in ?
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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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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