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Big Youth Dread Locks Dread - Black Vinyl - Sealed UK vinyl LP album (LP record)
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Originally released on KLIK Records, in 1975, Dread Locks Dread became one of the new Front Line label’s first key releases when reissued in 1978. One of reggae’s best and most recognizable ‘toasters’, Big Youth broke new ground as a DJ in the early ’70s with a flowing, chant-like cadence that was equal parts melodic and invigorating, applying his infectious vocal approach to heavy social and political lyrics.
A huge favourite of the punk and new wave artists at the time of release, Big Youth was embraced by The Clash, via Don Letts, and PiL, amongst others. John Lydon was part of Richard Branson’s A&R envoy to Jamaica, helping sign credible artists to his new Front Line reggae label. Featuring the legendary Skin, Flesh and Bones band, formed around Lloyd Parks (bass), drummer Sly Dunbar (before he started working with Robbie Shakespeare), Ansel Collins on keyboards, and trombonist Vin Gordon. The album was produced by Tony Robinson and Errol Thompson and mixed at the famous Joe Gibb’s studio.
Dread Locks Dread skanks from punchy, rhythm-heavy reggae to the deepest, dubbiest roots. The hypnotic Some Like It Dread reworks Dennis Brown’s “Some Like It Hot”, where the DJ’s toast is entwined with a bluesy harmonica (the dub version re-titled (Black Man Message). Also features a fiery version of Burning Spear’s “Marcus Garvey” (Marcus Garvey Dread), a tasty take on the John Holt classic “Keep on Moving” – Moving On and a scintillating dub of the Techniques’ rocksteady masterpiece You Don’t Care.
Not your typical DJ album by any means, the music equals the toasts and vice versa – an essential release for a dub fan or a Big Youth supporter. Re-mastered at Abbey Road Studios, London. Out of print for over 20 years!
Side A
1. Train To Rhodesia
2. House Of Dread Locks
3. Lightening Flash (Weak Heart Drop)
4. Natty Dread She Wants
5. Some Like It Dread
Side B
1. Marcus Garvey Dread
2. Big Youth Special
3. Dread Organ
4. Black Man Message
5. Moving On
6. You Don't Care
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| Condition : |
Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info. |
| Availability: |
In Stock - Buy Now for shipping on Thursday 8th May
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| Year of Release: |
2024 |
| Artist: |
Big Youth (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
Dread Locks Dread (click here for more of the same title) |
| Price: |
£ 26.99, US$ 36.17
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| Format: |
vinyl LP album (LP record) |
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| Record Label: |
UMC |
| Catalogue No: |
602465881271 |
| 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. |
| Date of Release: |
04 October 2024
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| EIL.COM Ref No |
BY6LPDR848149 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Barcode : |
602465881271 |
| 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 BY6LPDR848149 |
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