The East African division of Polydor was set up in 1968. Early recordings were made at the Associated Sound studios in Nairobi and some 45s carry its logo as in the picture above right. Before 1972, Polydor was a subsidiary of Deutsche Grammophon. That year it merged with Philips and after that the label became the company’s main outlet for East African music.

Polydor

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  Orch. Bassanga

  • A) Wild Guy
  • B) Sweet and Soul Time

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1974 /  #POL7-373 Condition: VG++
  Category: Afro-Rock

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  Sammy Katana

  • A) Vilole (Maisha Ya Mjini)
  • B) Vilole (Maisha Ya Mjini) Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1988 /  #POL637 Condition: VG++
  Category: Giriama

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  Orch. Kiko Kids

  • A) Mapunda
  • B) Mpenzi Muhisani

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1975 /  #POL7-337 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  The Cavaliers

  • A) Nyangarisa
  • B) Mkono Hauna Macho

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1972 /  #POL7-137 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  The Symekhersons

  • A) Jehova Akhulinde
  • B) Obusisi Nende Echai

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1973 /  #POL7-157 Condition: VG++
  Category: Luhya

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  Urafiki Jazz Band

  • A) Week-end Ya Nairobi
  • B) Week-end Ya Dar Es Salaam

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1971 /  #POL7-071 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Orch. Utawala (A.P.) Band

  • A) Jitetee Pt. 1
  • B) Jitetee Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  #POL573 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Mombasa Roots Band

  • A) Mezea Tu (Lele Mama)
  • B) Kasha Langu

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1987 /  #POL592 Condition: VG++
  Category: Afro-Disco

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  Mombasa Roots Band

  • A) Karibishe
  • B) Raggae Sound of Africa

  Label: Polydor /  #POL560 Condition: VG++
  Categories: Afro-Disco, Swahili

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  African Vibration

  • A) Hinde
  • B) Safari

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1987 /  #POL627 Condition: VG++
  Category: Afro-Disco

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  Them Mushrooms

  • A) Ndogo Ndogo
  • B) Msondo Ngoma

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1985 /  #POL593 Condition: VG++
  Category: Afro-Disco

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  Morogoro Jazz Band

  • A) Sina Pesa
  • B) Tina Turudiane

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1972 /  #POL7-099 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  A.J.B. Simba Wanyika

  • A) Helena Wangu
  • B) Dalili

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1975 /  #POL7-260 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  A.J.B. Simba Wa Nyika

  • A) Wataka Nini Mpenzi
  • B) Africa Teyu

  Label: Polydor /  #POL7-301 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Afro Shirazi Youth Party

  • A) Subalkheri Mpenzi (1)
  • B) Subalkheri Mpenzi (2)

  Label: Polydor /  #POL7-278 Condition: VG++
  Category: Taarab

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  King Daho Success

  • A) Rispa Don't Let Me Down
  • B) Ojuang Orodo

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1972 /  #POL7-121 Condition: VG++
  Category: Luo

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  King Daho Success

  • A) Ayany Onyango Jatelo
  • B) Peugeot

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1973 /  #POL7-155 Condition: VG++
  Category: Luo

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  L’Orch. Super Volcano

  • A) Mashemeji Wangapi Part 1
  • B) Mashemeji Wangapi Part 2

  Label: Polydor /  #POL7-418 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Les Wanyika

  • A) Kabibi Pt. 1
  • B) Kabibi Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1991 /  #POL670 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Les Wanyika

  • A) Shemeji Agnes Pt. 1
  • B) Shemeji Agnes Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1990 /  #POL657 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Lucky Star Musical Club

  • A) Dafu
  • B) Tuta

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1973 /  #POL7-206 Condition: VG++
  Category: Taarab

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  Lucky Star Musical Club

  • A) Ewe Darling
  • B) Pendo La Dhereu

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1973 /  #POL7-211 Condition: VG++
  Category: Taarab

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  Lucky Star Musical Club

  • A) Sendi Zangu
  • B) Kitumbiri No. 3

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1973 /  #POL7-204 Condition: VG++
  Category: Taarab

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  Lucky Star Musical Club

  • A) Papai Bovu
  • B) Lipi La Ajabu

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1972 /  #POL7-107 Condition: VG++
  Category: Taarab

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  Nairobi Matata Original

  • A) Mwajuma Karudi Nyumbani Pt. 1
  • B) Mwajuma Karudi Nyumbani? Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1990 /  #POL662 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Oasis Band

  • A) Mandela Did Say
  • B) You Tonight

  Label: Polydor /  #POL652 Condition: VG++
  Category: English

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  Orch. Les Wanyika

  • A) Sina Makosa Part 1
  • B) Sina Makosa Part 2

  Label: Polydor /  #POL7-432 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Orch. Makaa Super International Band

  • A) Shangwe Krisimasi Pt.1
  • B) Shangwe Krisimasi Pt.2

  Label: Polydor /  #POL582 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Orch. Mlimani Park

  • A) Jirani Nimefanya Nini? Pt. 1
  • B) Jirani Nimefanya Nini? Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  #POL472 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Orch. Safari Sound

  • A) Mahoka Pt. 1
  • B) Mahoka Pt. 1

  Label: Polydor /  #POL555 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Orch. Simba Wanyika

  • A) Haleluya Pt.1
  • B) Haleluya Pt.2

  Label: Polydor /  #POL599 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Orch. Super Volcano

  • A) Roho Ndiyo Mwamuzi
  • B) Africa

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1973 /  #POL7-188 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Orch. Toma Toma

  • A) Christmas Na Mwaka Mpya Pt. 1
  • B) Christmas Na Mwaka Mpya Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  #POL584 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  The Knightngale Boys

  • A) Tukutendereza
  • B) Goodbye

  Label: Polydor /  #POL442 Condition: VG++
  Category: Kikuyu

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  Vijana Jazz

  • A) Nilitaka Iwe Siri Pt. 1
  • B) Nilitaka Iwe Siri Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  #POL505 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  K.Z. Morogoro Jazz Band

  • A) Sikutaki Tena
  • B) Devotta Moyo Wangu

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1974 /  #POL7-242 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Orch. Simba Wayika

  • A) Pamela Part 1
  • B) Pamela Part 2

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1976 /  #POL7-345 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Dhamira Musical Club

  • A) Wambili Havai Moja Pt. 1
  • B) Wambili Havai Moja Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  #POL585 Condition: VG++
  Category: Taarab

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  Maroon Commandos

  • A) Charonyi Ni Wasi Pt. 1
  • B) Charonyi Ni Wasi Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  #POL434 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Mburu Mucoki

  • A) Kairitu Sandara Pt. 1
  • B) Kairitu Sandara Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1990 /  #POL661 Condition: VG++
  Category: Kikuyu

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  Orch. Benga Africa

  • A) Nyumbani Ni Nyumbani Pt. 1
  • B) Nyumbani Ni Nyumbani Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1990 /  #POL660 Condition: VG+
  Category: Swahili

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  Orch. Benga Africa

  • A) Sina Kazi Pt. 1
  • B) Sina Kazi Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1990 /  #POL650 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Kahumbu Success

  • A) Uthoni Wa Kagumoini
  • B) Cokereria Muci

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1990 /  #POL649 Condition: VG+
  Category: Kikuyu

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  Les Wanyika

  • A) Nimaru Pt. 1
  • B) Nimaru Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1990 /  #POL648 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Simba Wanyika

  • A) Dunia Ina Taabu Pt. 1
  • B) Dunia Ina Taabu Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1988 /  #POL639 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Watume

  • A) Freedom Struggle
  • B) Freedom Struggle (Dub)

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1988 /  #POL635 Condition: VG++
  Categories: English, Reggae

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  Maroon Commandos

  • A) Salima Pt. 1
  • B) Salima Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1988 /  #POL632 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Orchestre Zaiken

  • A) Zaiken Owa - Owa Pt. 1
  • B) Zaiken Owa - Owa Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1988 /  #POL631 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Alegros System

  • A) Jamila Pt. 1
  • B) Jamila Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1987 /  #POL628 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  €10

  
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  Orchestre Ley Sepetuko

  • A) Asha Pt. 1
  • B) Asha Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1987 /  #POL626 Condition: VG++
  Category: Lingala

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  Nairobi Stars

  • A) Nimerudi Nyumbani Pt. 1
  • B) Nimerudi Nyumbani Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1987 /  #POL625 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Them Mushrooms

  • A) A Little Love
  • B) Akumu Nyar Kisumu

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1987 /  #POL620 Condition: VG++
  Category: Afro-Disco

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  Phonotex Success

  • A) Malako
  • B) Malungu

  Label: Polydor /  #POL616 Condition: VG++
  Category: Luhya

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  Ugenya Boys Band

  • A) Lize
  • B) Lillian Aama

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1986 /  #POL615 Condition: VG++
  Category: Luo

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  Simba Wanyika

  • A) Kanyama Pt. 1
  • B) Kanyama Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1986 /  #POL604 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Orch. Safari Sound

  • A) Noel Milele
  • B) Salaamu Kwa Wote

  Label: Polydor /  #POL583 Condition: VG+
  Category: Swahili

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  Orch. Safari Sound

  • A) Manyala
  • B) Kibunga Kimenisonga

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1983 /  #POL527 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Orch. Mwanjelwa Jazz

  • A) Jane Mimi Nahangaika Pt. 1
  • B) Jane Mimi Nahangaika Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  #POL576 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Orch. Maroon Commandos

  • A) Wakwe Wamezidi Pt. 1
  • B) Wakwe Wamezidi Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  #POL575 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Orch. Safari Park

  • A) Yote Yana Mwisho Pt. 1
  • B) Yote Yana Mwisho Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  #POL574 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Orch. Safari Sound Band

  • A) Mama Lea Mtoto Pt. 1
  • B) Mama Lea Mtoto Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1984 /  #POL563 Condition: VG++
  Category: Afro-Disco

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  Orch. Super Matimila

  • A) Munyonge Hana Haki Pt. 1
  • B) Munyonge Hana Haki Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  #POL562 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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  Mombasa Roots Band

  • A Disco Cha-Ka-Cha Pt. 1
  • B) Disco Cha-Ka-Cha Pt. 2

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1983 /  #POL561 Condition: VG++
  Category: Afro-Disco

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  The Afro Souvenir Band

  • A) Miaka 20 Ya Uhuru
  • B) Jambo Rafiki

  Label: Polydor /  Year: 1983 /  #POL550 Condition: VG++
  Category: Swahili

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