Linton Kwesi Johnson - Reggae Greats (Vinyl LP | UK Original | 1985)

Linton Kwesi Johnson - Reggae Greats

Label: Island Records - IRG 6
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Compilation
Pressing: UK Original
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Reggae / Dub Poetry
Notes: Reggae Greats Series - No. 6

Released in 1985 as part of Island's acclaimed Reggae Greats compilation series, this collection presents Linton Kwesi Johnson at his most powerful - the Jamaican-British poet and activist whose dub poetry fused militant political verse with deep reggae rhythms to devastating effect. Drawing from his landmark albums on Island, the set captures tracks like "Inglan Is A Bitch", "Sonny's Lettah" and "Forces Of Victory" - some of the most important recordings in the history of British black music. An essential document and a highly collectible Island pressing.

• Part of Island's Reggae Greats compilation series (No. 6)
• Pioneer of dub poetry - political verse over deep reggae rhythms
• Highlight tracks: "Inglan Is A Bitch", "Sonny's Lettah", "Forces Of Victory"

Condition / Zustand:
Second Hand
Media: NM-
Cover: VG+ (tiny tear on front of sleeve)

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