Calling Rastafari (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1982)

Calling Rastafari is a roots reggae compilation released in 1982 on the US label Nighthawk Records. It brings together recordings by Culture, The Gladiators, The Mighty Diamonds, The Itals and Wailing Souls, mostly cut at Harry J's studio in Kingston, Jamaica, with the Radics as backing band. On offer is the 1982 US original (NH-304) with inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Nighthawk Records – NH-304
• Format: Vinyl LP, compilation
• Pressing: US Original
• Country: USA
• Year: 1982
• Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
• Includes: Inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+ (shelf wear, WOC – small pen mark inside sleeve)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Culture – Calling Rastafari
2. The Gladiators – Small Axe
3. The Mighty Diamonds – 4000 Years
4. The Itals – Herbs Pirate
5. The Gladiators – Bongo Red

Side B

1. Culture – Dem A Payaka
2. The Gladiators – My Thoughts
3. Wailing Souls – Harbour Shark
4. The Itals – Jah Glory
5. Culture – This Time

Personnel

Produced by Leroy Pierson and Bob Schoenfeld, co-produced by Bingy Bunny and Blacka Morwell. Recorded and mixed at Harry J's Recording Studio.

FAQ

Is this the original edition?
Yes – the 1982 US LP on Nighthawk Records (NH-304). A later LP reissue also used the same cat. no.

Which artists are featured?
Culture, The Gladiators, The Mighty Diamonds, The Itals and Wailing Souls – ten roots reggae tracks, with dub sections on “Bongo Red” and “Jah Glory”.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
We grade to the Goldmine standard. You can find what each grade means on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more reggae, ska & dub?
Yes – browse our reggae, ska & dub collection.