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Music of African Heritage

From spiritual jazz to rare grooves, Afrobeat, hip hop and South African classics, explore a collection curated for collectors and music lovers

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Abdullah Ibrahim

1934–2026

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Rooted in rhythm. Passed through generations.

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The latest vinyl arrivals have landed Discover new releases, reissues.

Fabiano Do Nascimento & Vittor Santos Orquestra – Vila

Fabiano Do Nascimento & Vittor Santos Orquestra – Vila

Regular price R 1,220.00 ZAR

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Gap Mangione – Diana In The Autumn Wind

Gap Mangione – Diana In The Autumn Wind

Regular price R 1,120.00 ZAR

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Your Brother's Keeper & Gary Bartz – Where Rivers Meet

Your Brother's Keeper & Gary Bartz – Where Rivers Meet

Regular price R 880.00 ZAR

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Joyce & Tutty Moreno – Jazz Is Dead 27

Joyce & Tutty Moreno – Jazz Is Dead 27

Regular price R 940.00 ZAR

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Jaubi – Nafs At Peace

Jaubi – Nafs At Peace

Regular price R 890.00 ZAR

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Kelan Phil Cohran / Legacy – African Skies

Kelan Phil Cohran / Legacy – African Skies

Regular price R 1,125.00 ZAR

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Ahmoudou Madassane – Zerzura

Ahmoudou Madassane – Zerzura

Regular price R 550.00 ZAR

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Unreleased Tapes 1981-1984 - Mamman Sani

Unreleased Tapes 1981-1984 - Mamman Sani

Regular price R 640.00 ZAR

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Best Sellers

Bantu favourites, from timeless classics to essential new releases.

Cleo Sol - Gold

Cleo Sol - Gold

Regular price R 1,260.00 ZAR

Regular price Sale price R 1,260.00 ZAR
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Sade – The Best Of Sade [2xLP]

Sade – The Best Of Sade [2xLP]

Regular price R 790.00 ZAR

Regular price Sale price R 790.00 ZAR
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Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill [2xLP]

Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill [2xLP]

Regular price R 880.00 ZAR

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D’Angelo – Brown Sugar [2xLP]

D’Angelo – Brown Sugar [2xLP]

Regular price R 950.00 ZAR

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Nas – Illmatic

Nas – Illmatic

Regular price R 680.00 ZAR

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Erykah Badu – Mama’s Gun [2xLP]

Erykah Badu – Mama’s Gun [2xLP]

Regular price R 860.00 ZAR

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TKZee – Halloween

TKZee – Halloween

Regular price R 590.00 ZAR

Regular price Sale price R 590.00 ZAR
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Mobb Deep – The Infamous [2xLP]

Mobb Deep – The Infamous [2xLP]

Regular price R 990.00 ZAR

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Staff Picks

Albums we love, recommend and keep coming back across jazz, soul, hip hop, electronic

Your Brother's Keeper & Gary Bartz – Where Rivers Meet

Your Brother's Keeper & Gary Bartz – Where Rivers Meet

Regular price R 880.00 ZAR

Regular price Sale price R 880.00 ZAR
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Joyce & Tutty Moreno – Jazz Is Dead 27

Joyce & Tutty Moreno – Jazz Is Dead 27

Regular price R 940.00 ZAR

Regular price Sale price R 940.00 ZAR
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Fabiano Do Nascimento & Vittor Santos Orquestra – Vila

Fabiano Do Nascimento & Vittor Santos Orquestra – Vila

Regular price R 1,220.00 ZAR

Regular price Sale price R 1,220.00 ZAR
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Jaubi – Nafs At Peace

Jaubi – Nafs At Peace

Regular price R 890.00 ZAR

Regular price Sale price R 890.00 ZAR
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Kelan Phil Cohran / Legacy – African Skies

Kelan Phil Cohran / Legacy – African Skies

Regular price R 1,125.00 ZAR

Regular price Sale price R 1,125.00 ZAR
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Ahmoudou Madassane – Zerzura

Ahmoudou Madassane – Zerzura

Regular price R 550.00 ZAR

Regular price Sale price R 550.00 ZAR
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Bobbi Humphrey – Blacks And Blues

Bobbi Humphrey – Blacks And Blues

Regular price R 880.00 ZAR

Regular price Sale price R 880.00 ZAR
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Don Cherry - Brown Rice

Don Cherry - Brown Rice

Regular price R 780.00 ZAR

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Jazz
Discover our curated Jazz vinyl collection, featuring South African jazz legends alongside...

Jazz
Soul / Funk / Disco
Soul, funk, and disco vinyl handpicked by Bantu Records. Cymande, Curtis Mayfield,...

Soul / Funk / Disco
Hip Hop / R&B
Discover a curated collection of vinyl records, from iconic Hip Hop classics...

Hip Hop / R&B
House / Electronic
Explore a curated selection of House and Electronic vinyl at Bantu Records...

House / Electronic
Afrobeat / Highlife / World
Afrobeat and Highlife vinyl from West Africa and beyond, featuring legends like...

Afrobeat / Highlife / World
South African / Local
Explore our exclusive South African vinyl records, featuring rare and limited releases...

South African / Local

South African / Local

Our Roots. Rare original pressings, contemporary reissues, and new releases.

Simphiwe Dana – Zandisile [2xLP]

Simphiwe Dana – Zandisile [2xLP]

Regular price R 860.00 ZAR

Regular price Sale price R 860.00 ZAR
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TKZee – Halloween

TKZee – Halloween

Regular price R 590.00 ZAR

Regular price Sale price R 590.00 ZAR
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Nduduzo Makhathini – The Myth We Choose

Nduduzo Makhathini – The Myth We Choose

Regular price R 1,100.00 ZAR

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Zim Ngqawana – Zimphonic Suites [2xLP]

Zim Ngqawana – Zimphonic Suites [2xLP]

Regular price R 820.00 ZAR

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Bantu Merch

Everyday essentials from Bantu Records.

Bantu Records Short Sleeve T-Shirt - [Black]

Bantu Records Short Sleeve T-Shirt - [Black]

Regular price R 750.00 ZAR

Regular price Sale price R 750.00 ZAR
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Bantu Records - Cap [Black]

Bantu Records - Cap [Black]

Regular price R 550.00 ZAR

Regular price Sale price R 550.00 ZAR
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Bantu Records Sweater - [Black]

Bantu Records Sweater - [Black]

Regular price R 1,350.00 ZAR

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Bantu Records Hoodie - [Black]

Bantu Records Hoodie - [Black]

Regular price R 1,500.00 ZAR

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