Steel Pulse - Caught You (Vinyl LP)

Steel Pulse – Caught You is the third album by Birmingham reggae band Steel Pulse, released in 1980 on Island Records and their last for the label; in the US it was issued as Reggae Fever. It was produced by Geoffrey Chung, with “Reggae Fever” produced by Del Newman; singer and guitarist David Hinds wrote most of the songs. This copy is a Dutch reissue on Island Records (cat. no. 202 200); no year is given for this pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records 202 200
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: NL reissue
• Country: Netherlands
• Year of this pressing: not stated (original: 1980)
• Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+ to NM-
• Cover: NM-

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Drug Squad (David Hinds)
2. Harassment (David Hinds)
3. Reggae Fever (David Hinds)
4. Shining (Alphonso Martin)
5. Heart Of Stone (Chant Them) (David Hinds)

Side B

1. Rumours (Not True) (David Hinds)
2. Caught You Dancing (David Hinds)
3. Burning Flame (David Hinds)
4. Higher Than High (Basil Gabbidon)
5. Nyahbinghi Voyage (David Hinds)

Personnel

Steel Pulse: David Hinds (vocals, guitar), Basil Gabbidon (lead guitar), Selwyn Brown (keyboards, vocals), Ronald “Stepper” McQueen (bass), Steve Nisbett (drums, percussion), Alphonso Martin (percussion, vocals). Produced by Geoffrey Chung (Reggae Fever: Del Newman).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The album was first released in 1980. This copy is a Dutch reissue on Island with catalogue number 202 200; the exact year is not stated on the release.

How does it differ from “Reggae Fever”?
Reggae Fever is the US title of the same album. Caught You is the title used for the European editions.

What does Media VG+ to NM- / Cover NM- mean?
The record sits between VG+ (light wear) and NM- (close to new). The sleeve is NM-, close to new. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Steel Pulse records?
Yes, for example the single Steel Pulse – Sound System. More titles are in our Reggae, Ska & Dub collection.