Voice Of Progress - Mini Bus Driver (Vinyl LP | UK Original | 1982)

Voice Of Progress – Mini Bus Driver is the debut album by Jamaican roots group Voice Of Progress, led by singer Junior Reid, who later sang with Black Uhuru. After the local hit "Mini Bus Driver" the group released the album of the same name in 1982; in the UK it came out on Negus Roots (cat. no. NERLP 003). This copy is the 1982 UK original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Negus Roots NERLP 003
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, stereo
• Pressing: UK original
• Country: UK
• Year: 1982
• Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae, Rare collectable records

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG (woc – written in cover, seam split)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

1. Working On A Site
2. Shadow After Dark
3. Lost In Space
4. Mini Bus Driver
5. Rich Man
6. Can't Take The Gun
7. Give Thanks
8. Tell Your Friend

Personnel

Voice Of Progress with Junior Reid (lead vocals). Other musicians and the producer are not reliably listed in the sources available to us.

FAQ

Who sings in Voice Of Progress?
The lead singer is Junior Reid from Kingston. He formed the group, had a local hit with "Mini Bus Driver" and later became the singer of Black Uhuru.

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1982 UK first issue on Negus Roots. Negus Roots reissued the album in 2006 with the same catalogue number, and it also appeared on Blue Moon as Shadow After Dark.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG mean?
Media NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. Sleeve VG (Very Good): clearly visible wear. There is writing on the sleeve (woc) and a seam is split. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more records with Junior Reid?
Yes, for example the 12" Coldcut feat. Junior Reid – Stop This Crazy Thing. More roots reggae is in our Reggae, Ska & Dub collection.