Lee 'Scratch' Perry - King Scratch: Musical Masterpieces from the Upsetter Ark-ive

Double LP

The definitive anthology of the world's greatest reggae producer!

Featuring Lee "Scratch" Perry's best-known productions from the 1960s and '70s!

Arguably the greatest Jamaican record producer of all time, Lee "Scratch" Perry was instrumental in transforming the island's national sound throughout the 1960s and '70s 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 a widely venerated figure for so long.

The 2LP gatefold set focuses upon the legendary music maker's best-known productions from the 1960s and '70s, 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 - Jungle Lion - Side A

1. People Funny Boy - Lee "Scratch" Perry

2. Tighten Up - The Inspirations aka The Untouchables

3. Return of Django - The Upsetters

3. Shocks of Mighty - Dave Barker & The Upsetters

4. Place Called Africa - Junior Byles

5. All Africans aka Don't Cross the Nation (7" Mix) - Little Roy

6. Beat Down Babylon - Junior Byles

LP 1 - Jungle Lion - Side B

1. Words of My Mouth - The Gatherers

2. Hot Tip - Prince Django

3. Jungle Lion (7" Mix) - Lee "Scratch" Perry & The Upsetters

4. Curley Locks - Junior Byles

5. Hurt So Good (7" Mix) - Susan Cadogan

6. Stay Dread - Lee "Scratch" Perry

7. Sipple Out Deh aka War in a Babylon (Jamaican Mix) - Max Romeo

LP 2 - Soul Fire - Side A

1. One Step Forward / Ital Corner (12" Mix) - Max Romeo & Prince Jazzbo

2. Police and Thief / Soldier and Police War (12" Mix) - Junior Murvin & Jah Lion

3. Sons of Slaves (7" Mix) - Junior Delgado

LP 2 - Soul Fire - Side B

1. Chase the Devil / Disco Devil (12" Mix) - Max Romeo & Lee "Scratch" Perry with The Full Experience

2. Soul Fire (Jamaican Mix) - Lee "Scratch" Perry

3. I Am a Madman (LP Mix) - Lee "Scratch" Perry

4. Exodus (7" Mix) - Lee "Scratch" Perry

5. Jamaican E.T. (7" Mix) - Lee "Scratch" Perry

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