SCEPTRE Essence Of Redemption - Ina Dif'rent Styley (2014 UK limited edition 10-track vinyl LP - Founded in 1981 in Britain's second city Birmingham, the band Sceptre were part of a thriving local music scene, a scene that for the most part revolved around live shows in the region's community centres, university campuses, pubs and nightclubs. Their 1984 album was poorly pressed, in very small numbers and with limited distribution but over the last three decades, it has acquired numerous fans and an ever growing reputation as a classic of the British reggae genre. The album is brim full of great tracks and not only showcases the band's versatility, but also what talented songwriters and musicians they were. The picture sleeve shows just a little shelfwear to the edges but comes with the double-sided insert with new sleevenotes plus the Reggae Archives catalogue insert while the vinyl looks barely played).