Lee "Scratch" Perry - King Scratch (Musical Masterpieces From The Upsetter Ark-ive) 2CD/2LP/4LP+4CD BOX SET
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.
The 2LP and 2CD set collection focus upon of the legendary music-maker’s best known productions from the Sixties and Seventies, 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.
The Deluxe Box Set comprises four vinyl LPs and four CD sets featuring 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.
Also included in the set is a 50-page fully illustrated page book, penned by Scratch’s official biographer, David Katz and featuring an array photos by celebrated photographer Adrian Boot, and a newly designed two sided full colour 24” x 24” poster.
Tracklist:
1. People Funny Boy [Lee 'Scratch' Perry]
2. Tighten Up [The Inspirations aka The Untouchables]
3. Return of Django [The Upsetters]
4. Shocks of Mighty [Dave Barker & The Upsetters]
5. Place Called Africa [Junior Byles]
6. All Africans aka Don't Cross the Nation (7" Mix) [Little Roy]
7. Beat Down Babylon [Junior Byles]
8. Words of My Mouth [The Gatherers]
9. Hot Tip [Prince Django]
10. Jungle Lion (7" Mix) [Lee 'Scratch' Perry & The Upsetters]
11. Curley Locks [Junior Byles]
12. Hurt So Good (7" Mix) [Susan Cadogan]
13. Stay Dread [Lee 'Scratch' Perry]
14. Sipple Out Deh aka War in a Babylon (Jamaican Mix) [Max Romeo]
15. One Step Forward / Ital Corner (12" Mix) [Max Romeo & Prince Jazzbo]
16. Police and Thief / Soldier and Police War (12" Mix) [Junior Murvin & Jah Lion]
17. Sons of Slaves (7" Mix) [Junior Delgado]
18. Chase the Devil / Disco Devil (12" Mix) [Max Romeo & Lee 'Scratch' Perry with The Full Experience]
19. Soul Fire (Jamaican Mix) [Lee 'Scratch' Perry]
20. I am a Madman (LP Mix) [Lee 'Scratch' Perry]
21. Exodus (7" Mix) [Lee 'Scratch' Perry]
22. Jamaican E.T. (7" Mix) [Lee 'Scratch' Perry]
About this product: this release is available on 2CD, 2LP and as a 4LP+4CD Box Set.
The 2CD is housed in a digipack.
The 2LP is pressed on black vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.
The 4LP+4CD Box Set features 4x black vinyl, 4x CDs, a 50-page book and a double-sided 24" x 24" poster.