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Big Youth Foreman vs Frazier UK 7" vinyl single (7 inch record / 45)
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| Tracklisting / Additional Info: |
A-Side – “Foreman vs Frazier”
A heavyweight slice of roots-era deejay reggae, inspired by the legendary boxing rivalry between George Foreman and Joe Frazier, which dominated global headlines in the early 1970s.
Big Youth delivers his trademark half-sung, half-spoken toasting style, riding the rhythm with confidence, humour and social commentary. The track captures the sound-system culture of the time, where topical events were quickly transformed into lyrical narratives. Backed by a deep, hypnotic rhythm typical of the Joe Gibbs studio sound, the performance is raw, rhythmic and authoritative, marking Big Youth as one of the architects of modern MC culture.
Catalogue number: GR-3040 A
B-Side – “Round Two”
Thematically linked sequel that continues the boxing motif, “Round Two” showcases Big Youth in equally commanding form. The deejay style is more relaxed yet incisive, allowing the rhythm to breathe while the vocal phrasing cuts sharply through the mix.
This track highlights Big Youth’s timing, lyrical confidence and call-and-response sensibility, firmly rooted in Jamaican sound-system tradition. Often overlooked in comparison to the A-side, “Round Two” is a strong companion piece and a favourite among collectors who appreciate deeper cuts from his early catalogue.
Catalogue number: GR-3040 B
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| Condition : |
This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed. Click here for more info. |
| Availability: |
In Stock - Buy Now for shipping on Wednesday 24th June
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| Year of Release: |
1973 - 53 years old |
| Artist: |
Big Youth (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
Foreman vs Frazier (click here for more of the same title) |
| Price: |
£ 50.00, US$ 66.00
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| Postage/Shipping: |
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| Format: |
7" vinyl single (7 inch record / 45) |
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| Record Label: |
Grape |
| Catalogue No: |
GR-3040 |
| Country of Origin: |
UK
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| Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
| Additional info: |
Deleted
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| EIL.COM Ref No |
BY607FO882153 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Genres: |
70s Artists, Dub, Male Solo, Reggae
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| Complete Stock List: |
Big Youth |
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sales@eil.com to contact our sales team. |
| Alternative Names: |
None |
| To order by phone: |
Call +44 1474 815010 quoting EIL.COM reference number BY607FO882153 |
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prong centre, From one of the most influential deejays of the genre.
This original pressing was released on Trojan's short-lived but highly
regarded Grape imprint and produced by the legendary Joel “Joe”
Gibson, also includes Round Two. Housed in a plain die-cut paper
sleeve, with the vinyl in Excellent condition with ony light signs of
play) )
