Rockers All-Star Explosion (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1985)

Rockers All-Star Explosion is a roots reggae and dub compilation released in the US in 1985 on Alligator Records (cat. no. AL 8310). All tracks are Augustus Pablo productions, combining his own instrumentals such as “Jah In The Hills” and “Straight To Ethiopia” with vocal tracks by Junior Delgado, Tetrack, Delroy Williams, Norris Reid and others. It was mixed by Sylvan Morris, with Robbie Shakespeare and Junior Dan among the bass players. The Chicago label Alligator is best known for blues. This copy is the 1985 US original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Alligator Records AL 8310
• Format: Vinyl LP, Compilation
• Pressing: US original
• Country: USA
• Year of this pressing: 1985
• Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae, Dub

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• 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. Augustus Pablo – Jah In The Hills
2. Jah Bull – What A Tribulation
3. Sister Frica – One In The Spirit
4. Asher & Trimble – Humble Yourselves
5. Tetrack – Love & Unity

Side B

1. Junior Delgado – Away With Fussing & Fighting
2. Ricky Grant – Freedom Sounds
3. Augustus Pablo – Straight To Ethiopia
4. Delroy Williams – Your Mind
5. Augustus Pablo – Your Mind Dub
6. Norris Reid – Black Force

Personnel

Artists: Augustus Pablo, Jah Bull, Sister Frica, Asher & Trimble, Tetrack, Junior Delgado, Ricky Grant, Delroy Williams, Norris Reid.

Musicians: Augustus Pablo (melodica, piano, organ, kalimba, xylophone), Robbie Shakespeare, Junior Dan, Michael Taylor (bass), Leroy Wallace, Tad Dawkins, Albert Malawi (drums), Earl Smith (guitar), Vin Gordon (trombone). Produced by Augustus Pablo; arranged by H. Swaby; mixed and engineered by Sylvan Morris, Barnabas.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. The compilation was first released in the US in 1985 on Alligator Records with catalogue number AL 8310. A Canadian edition appeared the same year.

Who is behind this compilation?
Augustus Pablo: he produced every track and appears with three of his own instrumentals. H. Swaby, credited as arranger, is his real name, Horace Swaby.

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) means the sleeve shows light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Augustus Pablo records?
Yes, for example Augustus Pablo – Earth’s Rightful Ruler. More titles are in our Reggae, Ska & Dub collection.