Aswad - Rebel Souls (Vinyl LP)

Aswad – Rebel Souls is an album by London reggae band Aswad, released in 1984 on Island Records (European edition, cat. no. 206 688). It was recorded at Channel One in Kingston and Marcus Music in London, produced by Aswad and Michael "Reuben" Campbell. Alongside the band's own songs it includes covers of Toots Hibbert ("54-46 (Was My Number)") and Marvin Gaye ("Mercy, Mercy Me"). This copy is the 1984 European original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records 206 688
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1984
• Genre: Roots Reggae, Lovers Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. In My Father's House (Aswad)
2. Rebel Soul (Aswad)
3. 54-46 (Was My Number) (F. Hibbert)
4. Just A Little Herb (Aswad)
5. Rainfall, Sunshine (Aswad)
6. Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology) (Marvin Gaye)

Side B

1. You Can't Show Me (Aswad)
2. Gave You My Love (Aswad/M. R. Campbell)
3. I Asked The Question (Aswad)
4. Need Your Love (Each & Every Day) (Aswad/M. R. Campbell)
5. Chasing For The Breeze (Aswad)

Personnel

Aswad: Brinsley Forde (vocals, rhythm guitar), Angus "Drummie Zeb" Gaye (drums, percussion, vocals), Tony Gad (bass, piano, organ, backing vocals).

Additional musicians (selection): Jimmy "Senyah" Haynes (lead guitar), Clifton "Bigga" Morrison (keyboards), Vin Gordon (trombone), Michael "Bami" Rose (saxophone), Judd Lander (harmonica); backing vocals incl. Caron Wheeler, Janet Kay and the London Community Gospel Choir.

Producers: Aswad, Michael "Reuben" Campbell; mixed by Drummie Zeb.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. It is the 1984 European first edition on Island Records with catalogue number 206 688 (made by Ariola, pressed by Sonopress).

Which cover versions are included?
"54-46 (Was My Number)" is by Toots Hibbert (Toots & The Maytals), "Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology)" by Marvin Gaye.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG mean?
Media (record): VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light wear. Sleeve: VG (Very Good) means clear signs of wear such as ring wear or edge wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Aswad records?
This is currently our only Aswad album. More roots reggae and lovers rock records are in our Reggae, Ska & Dub collection.