Material – The Third Power (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1991)

Material – The Third Power was released in 1991 on Axiom, the label of Bill Laswell, the man behind the Material project. The album lets dub, reggae, hip-hop and funk flow into each other – with a line-up including Sly & Robbie, Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley. Tracks include "Reality", "Playin' With Fire" and a version of "Cosmic Slop".

On offer is the 1991 EU original pressing on Axiom (211 562).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Axiom – 211 562
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1991
• Genre: Electronic, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Funk / Soul, Dub – more in Electronic

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. Reality (5:15)
2. Playin' With Fire (5:14)
3. Cosmic Slop (5:15)
4. E-Pluribus-Unum (3:40)

Side B

1. Drive-By (3:21)
2. Power Of Soul (Black Chant) (5:24)
3. Mellow Mood (4:22)
4. Glory (4:33)

Personnel

Sly Dunbar (Drums, Drum Programming), Robbie Shakespeare (Bass Guitar), Maceo Parker (Alto Saxophone), Fred Wesley (Trombone, Horn Section), Karl Berger (String Arrangements).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1991 EU original pressing on Axiom (211 562).

Who features on the album?
Alongside Bill Laswell's Material project, among others Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Electronic collection.

• 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.