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Another set of vintage rarities on Pressure Sounds
UK reissue label Pressure Sounds has started the year in an old school vintage reggae style. First it was a compilation with early reggae scorchers produced by Lee Perry. Now the label has reissued a second collection of tunes from … Continue reading
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Perry’s pre-Ark period covered in fine style
Producer Lee Perry is probably best known for his work with Bob Marley and for his swirling productions recorded at his own Black Ark studio in the mid to late 70’s. But Lee Perry was a strong force in reggae music … Continue reading
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Dial s for success
Reissue label Pressure Sounds is back with a third release of material produced by vocalist turned producer Phil Pratt – one of many unsung heroes in the world of reggae music. His credits are almost immaculate with some scorching tunes … Continue reading
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Adrian Sherwood’s recipe for success
UK dub pioneer Adrian Sherwood has this year managed to run his label On-U Sound for 30 years. His curiosity and eclectic taste for music has made him a producer and remixer in demand, and he has worked with reggae … Continue reading
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Not just another Lee Perry compilation
Reissue label Pressure Sounds has released numerous compilations dedicated to the work of production genius Lee Perry. Almost all of these are essential listening, and I am especially fond of Produced and Directed by the Upsetter and Voodooism, both released … Continue reading
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Little Roy reinvents himself on Heat
The roots reggae era in the 70’s showed a great number of talents. A bunch of these were picked up by major labels such as Virgin. But the majority of these fine performers went unnoticed outside of Jamaica. Some of … Continue reading
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Even more Scratch from Pressure Sounds
There has been scarce with releases from the great reissue label Pressure Sounds lately. This has caused some rumors that the label might be folding. But Pressure Sounds is still alive and kicking. Some weeks ago they launched their new … Continue reading
Pressure Sounds launches mp3 store
Reissue label Pressure Sounds has just launched their own mp3 store. You can now purchase both albums and singles – encoded at 320kbps – direct from the web site to a price of about £7 for a full length and … Continue reading
