GOMEZ, NICO | RITUAL (RED VINYL) (I) | VINYL RECORD (LP)
GOMEZ, NICO | RITUAL (RED VINYL) (I) | VINYL RECORD (LP)

RITUAL (RED VINYL) (I) | VINYL RECORD (LP)

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GOMEZ, NICO | RITUAL (RED VINYL) (I) | VINYL RECORD (LP)

RITUAL (RED VINYL) (I) | VINYL RECORD (LP)

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Release Date: 07/01/2022

Belgium, not the first place you'd think of when it comes to Latin or Afro funk. Yet one of the greatest records to blend both styles came from the small northern European country, masterminded by Nico Gomez and his Afro Percussion Inc. 'Ritual' was originally released in 1971 on the Dutch label Omega International (Gomez was born in Holland before moving to Belgium in the late 40s). Across it's 11 tracks it delivers the kind of production, arrangement and musicianship that rightfully belong in a dictionary next to the definition of professional. Gomez' band was tight, and they knew it. It is a multifaceted work which intertwines equal parts of Funk, Afro-Bop and Latin traditions. The track 'Lupita' is a certified classic and a favourite of many discerning DJs. We hope this reissue brings it's blazing funk grooves to both new ears and those already tuned in to this masterpiece's legacy. Reproduced in original style packaging and pressed on red vinyl. Mastered from original tape.

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Tracklist Preview

  • Caballo Negro
  • Naci Para Bailar
  • Cuba Libre
  • Samba de Una Nota So
  • Baila Chibiquiban
  • El Condor Pasa
  • Lupita
  • Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa!
  • Ritual
  • Eso Es El Amor

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Product DESCRIPTION

Release Date: 07/01/2022

Belgium, not the first place you'd think of when it comes to Latin or Afro funk. Yet one of the greatest records to blend both styles came from the small northern European country, masterminded by Nico Gomez and his Afro Percussion Inc. 'Ritual' was originally released in 1971 on the Dutch label Omega International (Gomez was born in Holland before moving to Belgium in the late 40s). Across it's 11 tracks it delivers the kind of production, arrangement and musicianship that rightfully belong in a dictionary next to the definition of professional. Gomez' band was tight, and they knew it. It is a multifaceted work which intertwines equal parts of Funk, Afro-Bop and Latin traditions. The track 'Lupita' is a certified classic and a favourite of many discerning DJs. We hope this reissue brings it's blazing funk grooves to both new ears and those already tuned in to this masterpiece's legacy. Reproduced in original style packaging and pressed on red vinyl. Mastered from original tape.

Tracklist Preview

  • Caballo Negro
  • Naci Para Bailar
  • Cuba Libre
  • Samba de Una Nota So
  • Baila Chibiquiban
  • El Condor Pasa
  • Lupita
  • Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa!
  • Ritual
  • Eso Es El Amor

Become A Member


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Earn extra points on every purchase and redeem them for discounts, store credit, or exclusive vinyl releases.

Free Shipping & VIP Perks:

Members enjoy complimentary shipping, priority handling, and exclusive access to limited-edition drops, presales, and member-only discounts.

Monthly Vinyl Delivery (Optional):

Receive a hand-picked record each month curated by our experts — delivered straight to your doorstep.

Flexibility:

No long-term commitments. You can change plans, pause, or cancel anytime — and keep your earned points.

Shipping Policy

In Stock Items

Items marked as In Stock typically ship within 2–5 business days.

Once your order ships, you’ll receive tracking information by email.

Backordered Items

Some items may be available on Backorder if inventory is temporarily unavailable.

When purchasing a backordered item:

- Payment is collected at checkout
- Your order secures a place in the fulfillment queue
- Items are fulfilled in the order they are purchased

Most backorders are fulfilled within approximately 3–6 months, though timelines may occasionally be longer depending on supplier manufacturing, distributor allocations, repress schedules, or inventory availability.

Backordered items may ship separately from other items in your order.

You can monitor, manage, or cancel eligible unfulfilled backordered items anytime through your customer account portal.

Preorder Items

Preorder items are upcoming releases scheduled to ship on or around the official release date provided by the label or distributor.

Release dates may occasionally change due to manufacturing or supplier delays.

Preorder items follow the same fulfillment and account management process as backordered items.

Additional Fulfillment Information

Orders containing multiple inventory types may ship separately as items become available.

Estimated fulfillment timelines are provided as general estimates only and are not guaranteed.

When will I receive a tracking number?

Can I cancel my order?