Ethiopian King - Various Artists (Vinyl LP | US Reissue | Compilation)

Various Artists – Ethiopian King is a roots reggae compilation on the US label Love Child Inc. with several tracks each by Phillip Fraser, Rod Taylor, Earl Zero and Prince Alla. The recordings were produced and arranged by Freedom Sound, with the Soul Syndicate as backing band. The title track is by Rod Taylor. The tracklist on the sleeve and labels is wrong; the order given here matches what is actually on the record. This copy is a US edition; no release year is given on the record.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Love Child Inc.
• Format: Vinyl LP, Compilation
• Pressing: US reissue
• Country: USA
• Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM- (small number written on labels)
• Cover: VG (small sticker rip on front)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Phillip Fraser – Come Ethiopian
2. Rod Taylor – Ethiopian King
3. Earl Zero – Shackles And Chains
4. Prince Alla – Mama Don't Fight
5. Prince Alla – Sun Is Shining

Side B

1. Phillip Fraser – Sentimental Reason
2. Prince Alla – Come Away
3. Rod Taylor – In The Right Way
4. Earl Zero – Have Faith In Rastafari
5. Earl Zero – Only Jah Can Ease The Pressure

Personnel

Artists: Phillip Fraser, Rod Taylor, Earl Zero, Prince Alla.

Backing band: The Soul Syndicate.

Production and arrangement: Freedom Sound.

FAQ

Why does the tracklist on the cover not match?
The sleeve and labels of this edition are misprinted. The tracklist above shows the actual order of the songs on the record.

What year is the record from?
No year is printed on the sleeve or labels, and no exact date is known. The recordings date from the late-1970s roots reggae era.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of play. VG (Very Good) means the sleeve shows clear wear, here a small rip through a sticker on the front; a small number is written on the labels. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more records by these artists?
We currently have no other records by Phillip Fraser, Rod Taylor, Earl Zero or Prince Alla. More roots reggae titles are in our Reggae, Ska & Dub collection.