Rebel Music – An Anthology Of Reggae Music (Vinyl 2LP | UK Original | 1979)

Various – Rebel Music: An Anthology Of Reggae Music is a 1979 double LP from Trojan Records (cat. no. TRLD 403) with 28 Jamaican recordings from roughly 1968 to 1976. It was compiled by reggae expert David Hendley, who is not credited on the record. The selection runs from rocksteady such as Bob Andy's “You Don't Know” through deejay tracks by U-Roy, Big Youth and I-Roy to roots songs such as Junior Byles' “Beat Down Babylon” (produced by Lee Perry) and Peter Tosh's “Maga Dog”. This copy is the 1979 UK original in gatefold sleeve with original white inner sleeves.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Trojan Records TRLD 403
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Compilation, Gatefold
• Pressing: UK original
• Country: UK
• Year of this pressing: 1979
• Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae, Rocksteady
• Extras: Gatefold sleeve, original white inner sleeves

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (wear inside gatefold)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Bob Andy – You Don't Know
2. Derrick Harriott – The Loser
3. Freddie McKay – High School Dance
4. Val Bennett – The Russians Are Coming
5. Keith & Tex – Tonight
6. U-Roy – Ain't That Loving You
7. Peter Tosh – Them A Fe Get A Beatin'

Side B

1. Leroy Smart – God Helps The Man
2. The Heptones – Hypocrite
3. Big Youth – S. 90 Skank
4. Little Roy – Hard Fighter
5. Glen Brown – 2 Wedden Skank
6. K.C. White – Anywhere But Nowhere
7. Junior Byles – Beat Down Babylon

Side C

1. Dennis Brown – Concentration
2. Big Youth – Screaming Target
3. Lloyd Parkes – Slaving
4. Horace Andy – You Are My Angel
5. Keith Hudson – Melody Maker
6. Dennis Brown – Money In My Pocket
7. Peter Tosh – Maga Dog

Side D

1. Dennis Brown – Cheater
2. I-Roy – Blackman Time
3. Horace Andy & Earl Flute – Satan Side
4. Big Youth – Give Praises
5. Gregory Isaacs – Rock Away
6. Michael Dyke – Saturday Night Special
7. The Heptones – Cool Rasta

Personnel

Artists (selection): Bob Andy, Derrick Harriott, U-Roy, Peter Tosh, The Heptones, Big Youth, Junior Byles, Dennis Brown, Horace Andy, Keith Hudson, I-Roy, Gregory Isaacs.

Producers (selection): Joe Gibbs, Derrick Harriott, Bunny Lee, Keith Hudson, Lee Perry, Duke Reid, Clement “Coxsone” Dodd, Niney. Compiled by David Hendley (uncredited).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is the 1979 UK original edition on Trojan Records with catalogue number TRLD 403, pressed by Allied Records. A repress followed later.

What kind of reggae is on the double LP?
A cross-section of roughly 1968 to 1976: rocksteady and early reggae, deejay toasting by U-Roy, Big Youth and I-Roy, and roots reggae produced by Joe Gibbs, Bunny Lee, Lee Perry and others.

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 Plus) for the sleeve means light wear, here inside the gatefold. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more records by these artists?
Yes, for example Dennis Brown – Good Vibrations, The Heptones – Better Days and Peter Tosh – Bush Doctor. More titles are in our Reggae, Ska & Dub collection.