Expected release 26/08/22
Arguably the greatest Jamaican record producer of all time, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry was instrumental in transforming the island’s national sound throughout the Sixties and Seventies, with his unique approach to music making pushing the music beyond previously perceived boundaries.
To mark the first anniversary of his passing, the very best of his work is showcased across a number of products, all of which effectively demonstrate why Perry was widely venerated figure for so long..
The 2x gatefold LP collection focus upon of the legendary music-maker’s best known productions from the Sixties and Seventies, performed by some of the giants of Jamaican music, with both extensive notes on the man whose talent and imagination took reggae to new heights of excellence.
LP 1
Side 1:
People Funny Boy - Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry
Tighten Up - The Inspirations
Return Of Django - The Upsetters
Shocks Of Mighty – Dave Barker
Place Called Africa – Junior Byles
All Africans (7” mix) – Little Roy +
Beat Down Babylon - Junior Byles
Side 2:
Words Of My Mouth - The Gatherers
Hot Tip - Prince Django
Jungle Lion (7” mix) – Lee Perry & The Upsetters
Curly Locks - Junior Byles
Hurt So Good (7” mix) - Susan Cadogan
Stay Dread – Lee “Scratch” Perry
Sipple Out Deh – Max Romeo
LP2
Side 1:
One Step Forward (Jamaican mix) – Max Romeo
Police And Thieves (12” mix) – Junior Murvin & Jah Lion *
Sons of Slaves – Junior Delgado
Side 2:
Chase The Devil / Disco Devil – Max Romeo & Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry with The Full Experience *
Soul Fire (Jamaican mix) – Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry
I am Madman – Lee “Scratch” Perry
Exodus - Lee “Scratch” Perry
Jamaican ET - Lee “Scratch” Perry