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:	GIBBS & THE PROFESSIONALS, JOE
Title:	No Bones For The Dogs: Dubs From 1974-79
Label:	PRESSURE SOUNDS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	PS 037CD

"Joe Gibbs and the Professionals recorded some of the heaviest pounding music of the 1970's. Collected here are some of their most outstanding and rare tracks from the period. Producer Gibbs and engineer Errol Thompson, known as 'The Mighty Two', were accompanied by the cream of Kingston's session musicians and together they turned Gibbs' label into a highly successful hit factory. On No Bones for the Dogs we have focused on the dub output of Gibbs' label. Many of the tracks on No Bones for the Dogs have never been released on CD and have not been available on vinyl since their original Jamaican pressings. Standout tracks are 'Earthquake', 'Babylon Bridge' and 'Burning Version'. There is a stunning sonic depth to much of Gibbs' output from this period. Much of this is due to Errol Thompson's engineering genius and Gibbs' training as an electronics engineer. We have brilliant artwork and graphics with a full colour booklet and double vinyl package. Another stunning Pressure Sounds package for your delight."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Red Bumb Ball: Rare and Unreleased Rocksteady (1966-1968)
Label:	PRESSURE SOUNDS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	PS 040CD

"Pressure Sounds' first real foray into the rocksteady era is Red Bumb Ball, a 22 track collection of some of the most beautifully crafted rocksteady music. Focusing on tracks that have been lost in the past or never saw the light of day since their original release, Red Bumb Ball gathers a handful of these overlooked gems together for the first time on CD. 'Red Bumb Ball' by Lloyd & Devon and 'In A Rocking Mood' by Austin Faithful are both stunning examples of the art of rocksteady. All the tracks feature the genius of Lynn Taitt & The Jets probably the best backing band during the rocksteady period. The Black Brothers, Derrick Morgan, Roland Alphonso, and The Viceroys all contribute fantastic songs with beautiful harmonies backed by unrivaled musicianship and progressive production techniques. The fact that much of this music has been ignored and overlooked in more recent times is one that Pressure Sounds is hoping to address. We have waited until we could find the right material before attempting to compile an album such as this and with our usual care and attention to detail we feel we have finally found a 'cracking' album with sleevenotes by Harry Hawk and exemplary artwork and packaging."

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:	VA
Title:	More Pressure Volume 1 - Straight To The Head
Label:	PRESSURE SOUNDS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	PS 050CD

"In the past many of our albums have focused on the work of one producer, artist or label. The More Pressure series will focus on our favourite tunes rather than the former. The gloves our off!! Some of the tracks may be slightly unfamiliar. But don't panic it's the cr�me de la cr�me of reggae music. We have chosen tracks that our personal favourites. Every track is a stone dead killa. 'Diverse Doctrine' by Ras I Buna. The 'Way it is' by I Kong. These tracks are extremely rare and fantastic to listen to. 'Folk Song' by Uhuru (Black Uhuru's first ever recording) rare as hens teeth!!! One of our personal favourites Michael Rose 'We Shall Overcome' is included with its searing dub version. Packaged with the usual care and attention and superb artwork." Artists: Ras Ibuna, The Village Bunch, Ricky Storm, Michael Rose, The Key, Bongo Gene, Cornell Campbell, Barrington Levy, Dillinger, The Hardy Boys, Tafari Syndicate, Uhuru, The Freedom Singers, The Mercenaries.

Artist:	VA
Title:	Take Me To Jamaica - The Story of Jamaican Mento
Label:	PRESSURE SOUNDS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	PS 051CD

"Mention Jamaican music and people immediately think of reggae. Anyone with half an interest in the subject will tell you that the roots of the music lie in the U.S.A. through Jamaican rhythm & blues and on from ska to rock steady but a knowledge of the influence and importance of the music known as mento has, until recently, remained the sole preserve of musical scholars. Mento began as a simple rural dance music but as it moved to the cities, following the migration of country people in the nineteen forties, it became the backing for highly erotic dance performances in Kingston's bars and nightclubs. It was usually performed by small groups of musicians playing banjo, guitar, fife, maracas, and a 'rumba box' occasionally augmented by a bamboo saxophone and violin and, in its later urban based context, violin, clarinet, saxophone and piano. Mento's origins are, naturally enough, of African descent but the music also demonstrates considerable European influences. If you were fortunate enough to frequent one of the many bars and clubs in Kingston in the 1950s, there is a good chance you would have been hearing some of the music on this CD. Jamaican mento is witty and playful, and slightly less obviously commercial than Tridadian calypso -- but definitely a musical cousin. There were three main players in the mento business and we have highlighted their work on Take Me To Jamaica. Stanley Motta, Ivan Chin and Ken Khouri. The recordings made by these three pioneers represent the beginnings of a musical phenomenon whose influence would eventually reach all around the world and back again. They were the first Jamaicans to record local music and the first to realize the importance of releasing and promoting it internationally and, by presenting this esoteric art form in a sophisticated and readily accessible way, they enabled their music to reach an international audience outside the confines of Jamaica." Artists: Hubert Porter, Count Lasher & His Quintet, Messam & His Calypsonians, Alerth Bedasse & Chin's Calypso Sextet, Lord Tickler, Lord Composer & the Silver Seas Hotel Orchestra, Everard Williams & Chin's Calypso Sextet, Lord Fly with Dan Williams and His Orchestra, Boysie Grant & Reynold's Calypso Clippers, Harold Richardson & The Ticklers, Lord Flea, Alliandro Clarke & Chin's Calypso Sextet.

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:	VA
Title:	Firehouse Revolution
Label:	PRESSURE SOUNDS (UK)
Format:	LP
Price:	$21.00
Catalog #:	PS 034LP

Artist:	PRINCE FAR I
Title:	Psalms For I
Label:	PRESSURE SOUNDS (UK)
Format:	LP
Price:	$21.00
Catalog #:	PS 035LP

Artist:	ROYALS, THE
Title:	Pick Up The Pieces
Label:	PRESSURE SOUNDS (UK)
Format:	2LP
Price:	$21.00
Catalog #:	PS 036LP

Artist:	BOVELL, DENNIS
Title:	Decibel: More Cuts From Dennis Bovell (1976-1983)
Label:	PRESSURE SOUNDS (UK)
Format:	2x12"
Price:	$21.00
Catalog #:	PS 039LP

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