Browse by Label: PRESSURE SOUNDS (UK)

Artist:	PERRY, LEE
Title:	Divine Madness - Definitely
Label:	PRESSURE SOUNDS (UK)
Format:	2CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	PS 032CD

"Pressure Sounds will release their 3rd album by legendary Jamaican Producer Lee Perry. Following on from the other two highly successful releases Voodooism and Produced and Directed By, Divine Madness -Definitely is probably the strongest of the three and is a 2 CD package with one CD devoted to an hours worth of music and the 2nd CD is a 25 minute interview with 'Scratch' himself. The interviews with Steve Barker and Roger Eagle took place in the early 80's and 'Scratch' is as at his most witty, lucid and entertaining, talking about everything from his time at Studio One to his work with Bob Marley. The CD containing the music has many musical highlights and all the 'tunes' are rare collectors items. 'Woman and Money' by Denzil Dennis dates from early '73 and is a splendid boogie-woogie style piano excursion with soulful vocals. Junior Byles's track "Africa We Are Going Home' is as rare as hens teeth and features one of Jamaica's most talented vocalists. Milton Henry, The Viceroys, Eric Donaldson, Augustus Pablo and Jimmy Riley all have some of their finest tracks on this album. The double vinyl will appear in a luxury gatefold sleeve -- the interview is as well included."

Artist:	WAILING SOULS, THE
Title:	The Wailing Souls at Channel One: Sevens, Twelves & Versions
Label:	PRESSURE SOUNDS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	PS 042CD

"The Wailing Souls are undoubtedly one of the finest exponents of vocal harmony singing to have come out of Jamaica. Their work at Channel One for the Hookim Brothers is gathered here for the first time on one CD. The Wailing Souls at Channel One brings together a 16-track set of extended 12" mixes, versions and dubs. There is an extended 12" version of 'War' featuring DJ Ranking Trevor as well as an original 7" cut of 'Lawless Society' along with the dub. This is a radically different mix than the one previously released on Pressure Sounds and a beautiful collection of material that covers one of the key bands of the genre at the zenith of their career. From the vocal interplay and stunning harmonious singing, backed by the explosive drumming of Sly Dunbar & The Revolutionaries, this is definitely another essential release from Pressure Sounds."

Artist:	UNIQUES, THE
Title:	Watch This Sound
Label:	PRESSURE SOUNDS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	PS 021CD

"This collection of songs by The Uniques is the first release on Pressure Sounds to delve into the Rocksteady era, and we are thrilled that it from one of best groups of the period. The Uniques were possibly one of the greatest exponents of the genre and their lead singer Keith 'Slim'Smith was one of the most talented vocalists to have ever emerged from Jamaica. 'Slim' was to die tragically young in 1973. The Uniques occupy a very special place in the hearts of Jamaican music lovers with the high emotion packed, at times bordering on the hysterical, voice of 'Slim' Smith, their best remembered attribute. So popular was 'Slim' that many of their recordings as The Uniques have been subsequently released and credited to 'Slim' Smith. Produced by Bunny Lee this 15 track collection of songs is the most complete to be released so far. This is a beautifully packaged CD and we feel it is consistent with the high level of releases that we have established at Pressure Sounds."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Roots Techniques
Label:	PRESSURE SOUNDS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	PS 024CD

"Probably one of the strongest roots compilations that we have released on Pressure Sounds. Winston Riley recorded some of the most compelling roots tunes on his Techniques label and featured on this collection are DJs, I Roy and Big Youth. Singers Horace Andy, Johnny Osbourne and Jimmy Riley. There are some fantastic versions and real obscure gems. Donavon Adams' 'Don't Mock Jah' and Morvin Brooks' 'Cheer up Blackman' are both sought after records and both are included in this selection. The artwork and packaging will be of the usual high Pressure Sounds standard and will consist of rare photographs and sleeve notes by Harry Hawke."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Phil Pratt Thing
Label:	PRESSURE SOUNDS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	PS 027CD

"Although producer Phil Pratt is not someone whose name is amongst the best known of Jamaican producers, he is someone who has always worked with the cream of Jamaica's recording artists. Here on the first release by Pressure Sounds in the new century is a collection of his finest work. The soulful vocalist Ken Boothe has two standout tracks, 'I'm Not For Sale' and 'Ain't No Love'. Big Youth has 3 tracks, including the very rare 'Love Jah Jah Children', which has not been reissued since its original release in the 70s. The Heptones have arguably the definitive version of the classic 'Partytime'. Dennis Brown has a beautiful version of 'Let Love In'. The best versions and instrumental tracks have also been included. Phil Pratt himself has never before agreed to be interviewed, and it was only through the coaxing of his old friend Adrian Sherwood that we have managed to elicit an interview to complete the most comprehensive Phil Pratt album ever."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Don't Call Us Immigrants
Label:	PRESSURE SOUNDS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	PS 028CD

"The development of a distinctive 'homegrown' British roots reggae scene began in the early 70s and was developed throughout that decade and on into the 80s and 90s. Groups such as Black Slate, Matumbi, Aswad, Steel Pulse, and Reggae Regular, were all key players and managed to break down many of the prejudices that true roots music could only be made in Jamaica. Through hard work no small amount of talent and sheer persistence these pioneers managed to carve a name for their homegrown music. Dennis Bovel was probably the most important producer of U.K. reggae in the 70s as well as playing bass in Matumbi, he produced the much of the early U.K.'s reggae output. This is the first time that a project has put the early U.K. reggae scene in the spotlight. To put the whole album together and put the music into its context, Adrian Sherwood and Dennis Bovel (who first worked together in the 70s) have pulled together interviews with the key players and put a coherent overview of the whole period into an exhaustive and witty set of sleeve notes. Beautifully packaged with the usual Pressure Sounds vinyl and CD attention to detail adds up to another storming Pressure Sounds release. Artists: Tabby 'Cat' Kelly, Lion Youth, Misty, Aswad, Matumbi, Slate, Pablo Gad, Reggae Regular, African BrothersTrevor Hartley, Steel Pulse."

Artist:	PRINCE JAZZBO
Title:	Mr. Funny
Label:	PRESSURE SOUNDS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	PS 030CD

"The 30th release on Pressure Sounds gives the opportunity to showcase the talents of one of Jamaica's premier DJs. Prince Jazzbo was born in Clarendon, Jamaica in 1951. He recorded and produced for his own labels Ujima and Mr. Funny, but first came to prominence with the album Natty Passing Through for producer Lee Perry. Jazzbo recorded for Studio One with the collection Choice of Version and was a fixture on the always competitive Jamaican sound system scene. His on-vinyl clash with I Roy has gone down as one of the legendary clashes in musical folklore. This collection was instigated by longtime Jazzbo fan Adrian Sherwood, and we have 17 of his best cuts gathered on Mr. Funny. Sleeve notes by Noel Hawks and the usual high quality artwork and photography means that this is another heavyweight Pressure Sounds collection."

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Artist:	TRAVELLERS, THE
Title:	Black Black Minds
Label:	PRESSURE SOUNDS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	PS 049CD