King Scratch (Musical Masterpieces from the Upsetter Ark-ive)
King Scratch (Musical Masterpieces from the Upsetter Ark-ive) features some of Lee "Scratch" Perry's best known productions from the Sixties and Seventies.
"Arguably the greatest Jamaican record producer of all time, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry was instrumental in transforming the island’s national sound throughout the Sixties and Seventies, 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 widely venerated figure for so long.
This release features some of his best known and most influential recordings, including a previously unreleased mix of Junior Murvin’s powerful ‘Police And Thieves’, UK chart-buster ‘Hurt So Good’ by Susan Cadogan and the Upsetters’ boss reggae classic ‘Return Of Django’, as well as numerous major Jamaican hits."
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Deluxe 4LP Box set. Includes 4 Vinyl LPs, 4 CDs, 50 page illustrated booklet penned by official biographer, David Katz, with photos by Adrian Boot, and 24" x 24" poster.
Estimated Release Date: 26 August 2022
Please note that shipping dates for pre-orders are estimated and are subject to change
King Scratch (Musical Masterpieces from the Upsetter Ark-ive) features some of Lee "Scratch" Perry's best known productions from the Sixties and Seventies.
"Arguably the greatest Jamaican record producer of all time, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry was instrumental in transforming the island’s national sound throughout the Sixties and Seventies, 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 widely venerated figure for so long.
This release features some of his best known and most influential recordings, including a previously unreleased mix of Junior Murvin’s powerful ‘Police And Thieves’, UK chart-buster ‘Hurt So Good’ by Susan Cadogan and the Upsetters’ boss reggae classic ‘Return Of Django’, as well as numerous major Jamaican hits."
Gatefold 2LP.
Estimated Release Date: 26 August 2022
Please note that shipping dates for pre-orders are estimated and are subject to change
King Scratch (Musical Masterpieces from the Upsetter Ark-ive) features some of Lee "Scratch" Perry's best known productions from the Sixties and Seventies.
"Arguably the greatest Jamaican record producer of all time, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry was instrumental in transforming the island’s national sound throughout the Sixties and Seventies, 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 widely venerated figure for so long.
This release features some of his best known and most influential recordings, including a previously unreleased mix of Junior Murvin’s powerful ‘Police And Thieves’, UK chart-buster ‘Hurt So Good’ by Susan Cadogan and the Upsetters’ boss reggae classic ‘Return Of Django’, as well as numerous major Jamaican hits."
2CD digipack.
Estimated Release Date: 26 August 2022
Please note that shipping dates for pre-orders are estimated and are subject to change
King Scratch (Musical Masterpieces from the Upsetter Ark-ive) features some of Lee "Scratch" Perry's best known productions from the Sixties and Seventies.
"Arguably the greatest Jamaican record producer of all time, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry was instrumental in transforming the island’s national sound throughout the Sixties and Seventies, 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 widely venerated figure for so long.
This release features some of his best known and most influential recordings, including a previously unreleased mix of Junior Murvin’s powerful ‘Police And Thieves’, UK chart-buster ‘Hurt So Good’ by Susan Cadogan and the Upsetters’ boss reggae classic ‘Return Of Django’, as well as numerous major Jamaican hits."