Doctor Bird is bringing you more irresistible reggae sounds tomorrow! Two more Trojan treasures are available to order now, ‘Sir J.J. Special J.J. Johnson’s Ska and Rock Productions 1966-1968’, and Morwell Unlimited & Prince Far I & The Arabs: A.1 Dub / Cry Tuff Dub Encounter Chapter IV. Find out more below…
Morwell Unlimited & Prince Far I & The Arabs: A.1 Dub / Cry Tuff Dub Encounter Chapter IV, 2CD
• Two of the finest dub collections from the early 1980s
• A.1 Dub & Cry Tuff Dub Chapter IV both make their CD debuts
• Numerous tracks unavailable for decades
Released in the UK by Trojan Records in 1980 and ’81, respectively, the Morwell Unlimited’s “A.1 Dub” and “Cry Tuff Dub Chapter IV” by veteran DJ, Prince Far I & the Arabs are among the finest examples of how those at the cutting edge of the Jamaican record scene were able to successfully apply dub techniques to the powerful new sounds of dancehall.
Surprisingly, despite the popularity of both of these widely revered long players, until this long overdue release, neither had previously been available on CD.
And to make this long overdue collection even more compelling is a bonus disc comprising a further 19 dub classics, all taken from Trojan’s short-lived Attack 12” subsidiary label.
With many of the recordings officially unavailable for decades, this 2CD set is an essential acquisition for any serious fan of deep and heavy dub sounds from the early dancehall era.
TRACK LISTING
DISC ONE
MORWELL UNLIMITED – A.1 DUB
1. DIFFERENT STYLE
2. WEST SIDE RANKING
3. WATERPUMP SKANK
4. PRESSURE ROCK
5. BLACKBOARD JUNGLE
6. DEPTH CHARGE
7. DOWN TOWN REBEL
8. WELL CRUCIAL
9. SURVIVAL DUB
10. 7 DRUNKEN MASTERS
PRINCE FAR I & THE ARABS –
CRY TUFF DUB ENCOUNTER CHAPTER IV
11. FOUNDATION STEPPER
12. DEADLY COMMAND
13. TIME STONE TURNING
14. SOUND GESTURE
15. EARTH STONE SHAKE DOWN
16. LION STONE
17. STONE AFRICAN GROUND
18. DESTRUCTION SOUND BATTLE
DISC TWO
THE REVOLUTIONARIES & ROOTS RADICS IN FINE STYLE
1. JAMMIN’ FOR SURVIVAL – Jammy’s At The Controls
2. JUST LIKE A SEA VERSION – David Isaacs
3. BALI HI SPECIAL – The Sowell Radics
4. BORN FREE DUB – Jammy’s At The Controls
5. WON’T YOU COME ON (DUB) – Witty’s All Stars
6. SCIENTIST IN FINE STYLE – The Roots Radics Band
7. STAND AND LOOK DUB – Fat Man All Stars
8. BALL OF FIRE – Bim Sherman
9. BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE DUB – Witty’s All Stars
10. ACES ROCK – The Sowell Radics
11. FUSS AND FIGHT DUB – Eddie Fitzroy
12. BABYLON WRONG DUB – Ashanti Waugh
13. TIME IS COLD DUB – The Roots Radics
14. COOL PON YOUR CORNER VERSION – Barry Brown
15. THERE’S A SONG DUB – The Roots Radics
16. COLOUR OF THE RAINBOW – Witty’s All Stars
17. POP NO STYLE DUB – The Roots Radics Band
18. PRETTY WOMAN DUB – Eddie Fitzroy
19. CARING FOR MY SISTER – Scientist & The Roots Radics
Various Artists – Sir J.J. Special J.J. Johnson’s Ska and Rock Productions 1966-1968 – 2CD
Soon after embarking on a career as a record producer in 1966, record retailer and jukebox businessman Karl ‘J.J.’ Johnson, enjoyed a series of significant Jamaican hits with a number of local artists, notably the Rulers and Carl Dawkins.
The hits continued throughout the rock steady era, with the Kingstonians and Eric Donaldson’s West Indians joining Johnson’s small, but popular roster of acts. These and many more feature on this, the very first compilation to focus on J.J. Johnson’s pre-reggae output.
A superb collection on its own or as a companion volume to the recently released “Reggae Power” 2CD anthology, this essential set includes 34 tracks new to CD and many more that have remained unavailable for years.
DISC ONE: COPASETIC SOUNDS 1966-1967
1. GIVE ME JUSTICE – Lee Perry
2. I NEED YOUR LOVE – Earl Lowden & The Fugitives*
3. EVIL LOVE – The Uniques
4. BABY WHY – Earl Lowden with The Fugitives*
5. THE WOOD MAN – Lee Perry
6. NEVER GO AWAY – Earl Lowden & The Fugitives*
7. BE GOOD – The Rulers
8. BABY I LOVE YOU – Carl Dawkins
9. PEOPLE OF TODAY – Earl Lowden & The Fugitives*
10. DON’T BE RUDE – The Rulers
11. J.J. SPECIAL – Val Bennett & The Carib Beats*
12. HARD TIME – Carl Dawkins
13. TOO LATE – The Rulers*
14. I’M DEPENDING ON YOU – The Vibrators*
15. I WON’T GIVE IN – Carl Dawkins*
16. COPASETIC – The Rulers
17. ADDAMS FAMILY ROCK STEADY – The Carib Beats*
18. ALL OF A SUDDEN – Carl Dawkins*
19. MAN FREE – The Viceroys*
20. WHY DON’T YOU CHANGE – The Rulers
21. HEP TIME (HELP TIME) – Carl Dawkins*
22. NOSEY PEOPLE – The Viceroys*
23. DANGEROUS TOOL – The Inspirations*
24. RUNNING SHOES – Carl Dawkins*
25. INNOCENT MAN – The Viceroys*
26. WRONG EMBOYO – The Rulers
27. HOT AND STICKY – Carl Dawkins*
28. CALLING SOUL – Raymond Harper & The Carib Beats*
DISC TWO: FUN GALORE 1967-1968
1. WINEY WINEY – The Kingstonians
2. BEAUTY IS ONLY SKIN DEEP – The Soul Leaders
3. LET MY PEOPLE GO – The Rulers*
4. I DON’T CARE – The Kingstonians*
5. I NEED MONEY – Inspirations*
6. YOUR SAFE KEEP – Primo & Hopeton
7. MORE WINE – The Kingstonians*
8. BE MINE – The Rulers
9. POUR ON THE SAUCE – The Soul Leaders
10. CRIME DON’T PAY – The Kingstonians
11. LOVING AND KIND – Primo & Hopeton*
12. HOKEY POKEY – The West Indians*
13. FUN GALORE – The Kingstonians
14. WELL COVERED – The Rulers*
15. I MEAN IT – The West Indians*
16. MOMMY AND DADDY – The Kingstonians*
17. SOUL FOOD – Lyn Taitt & The Jets
18. FALLING IN LOVE – The West Indians*
19. FALSE WITNESS – The Kingstonians*
20. SLOT MACHINE – Ossie & The Kilowatts*
21. RIGHT ON TIME – The West Indians*
22. GIRLS LIKE DIRT – The Kingstonians
23. REAL COOL OPERATOR – Ossie & The Kilowatts*
24. BRING IT ON HOME TO ME – The Kilowatts
25. MUSIC FLAMES – Errol Brown
26. PUT DOWN YOUR FIRE – The Kingstonians*
27. WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD – The Kilowatts*
28. MERRY CHRISTMAS – The Kingstonians
* NEW TO CD
