AswadShowcase

Label:

Island Records – ASWAD 1

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Compilation , Textured sleeve

Country:

UK

Released:

Genre:

Reggae

Style:

Roots Reggae

Tracklist

A1 Back To Africa
Backing VocalsD. Washington*
BassG. Oban*
EngineerTony Platt
Executive-ProducerRichard Williams
KeyboardsC. Hemmings*
Lead GuitarD. Griffiths*
Lead Vocals, DrumsA. Gaye*
ProducerTony Platt
Rhythm GuitarB. Forde*
Written-ByHemmings*
5:42
A2 Three Babylon
Backing VocalsB. Mackenzie*
BassG. Oban*
DrumsA. Gaye*
EngineerKarl Pitterson
KeyboardsC. Hemmings*
Lead GuitarD. Griffiths*
Lead Vocals, Rhythm GuitarB. Forde*
Piano [Acoustic]Karl Pitterson
ProducerKarl Pitterson
Written-ByMiram (2)
6:54
A3 It's Not Our Wish
Backing VocalsT. Robinson*
BassG. Oban*
EngineerMichael Campbell*
KeyboardsT. Robinson*
Lead GuitarD. Griffiths*
Lead Vocals, DrumsA. Gaye*
ProducerMichael Campbell*
Rhythm GuitarB. Forde*
Written-ByG. Oban*
5:34
B1 Rainbow Culture
Alto SaxophoneMichael (Bammi) Rose*
Backing VocalsT. Robinson*
Bass, KeyboardsT. Robinson*
Drums, PercussionA. Gaye*
EngineerMark J. Wallace*
Lead GuitarD. Griffiths*
Lead Vocals, Rhythm GuitarB. Forde*
ProducerMichael Campbell*
TromboneVin (Trommie) Gordon*
Written-ByAswad
5:48
B2 Warrior Charge
Alto SaxophoneMichael (Bammi) Rose*
BassT. Robinson*
BongosBongo Levi*
Drums, PercussionA. Gaye*
EngineerMark J. Wallace*
Lead Guitar, HarmonicaD. Griffiths*
PercussionT. Robinson*
ProducerMichael Campbell*
Rhythm GuitarB. Forde*
TromboneVin (Trommie) Gordon*
Written-ByAswad
5:52
B3 Babylon
Alto Saxophone, FluteMichael (Bammi) Rose*
Backing VocalsT. Robinson*
Bass, PianoT. Robinson*
DrumsA. Gaye*
EngineerMark J. Wallace*
Lead GuitarD. Griffiths*
Lead Vocals, Rhythm GuitarB. Forde*
ProducerMichael Campbell*
TromboneVin (Trommie) Gordon*
Written-ByM. Campbell*
5:09

Companies, etc.

  • Marketed ByIsland Records
  • Licensed FromIsland Records Ltd.
  • Recorded ByGrove Music
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Grove Music
  • Copyright ©Island Records Ltd.
  • Pressed ByEMI Records
  • Recorded AtIsland Studios
  • Recorded AtBasing Street Studios
  • Recorded AtTMC Studios
  • Recorded AtMarcus Recording Studios
  • Remixed AtFallout Shelter
  • Lacquer Cut AtThe Sound Clinic
  • Pressed ByEMI Records
  • Published ByIsland Music Ltd.
  • Published ByGrove Music Ltd (2)

Credits

  • DesignBruno-Christian Tilley*
  • EngineerGodwin Logie
  • Lacquer Cut ByJonz*
  • Producer, RemixMichael Campbell*

Notes

Collection of Aswad early singles presented in 'showcase' style, with a dub version following each vocal version without pause.

On back cover:
[A1] Recorded February 1976 at Island Studios
[A2] Recorded July 1976 at Basing Studios
[A3] Recorded March 1978 at T.M.C. Studios
[B1 to B3] Recorded January 1980 at Marcus Studios
All tracks re-mixed January 1981 at the Fallout Shelter.
[A1, A2] *Licensed from Island Records Ltd
© 1981 Island Records Ltd

On label A:
℗ 1981 Original sound recording made by Grove Music
Island Records Ltd

On label B:
℗ 1981 Original sound recording made by Grove Music
Grove Music Ltd

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (A label): ASWAD 1-A
  • Matrix / Runout (B label): ASWAD 1-B
  • Matrix / Runout (A stamped, JONZ etched): ASWAD 1A-2U JONZ 6 J
  • Matrix / Runout (B stamped SOUND CLINIC etched): ASWAD 1 B-1U 3 SOUND CLINIC 1

Other Versions (5 of 16)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
New Submission
Showcase (LP, Compilation) Island Records 203 624, 203 624-320 Netherlands 1981
Recently Edited
Showcase (LP, Compilation) Island Records ASWAD 1 South Africa 1981
New Submission
Showcase (LP, Compilation) Grove Music 203 624-320 1981
New Submission
Showcase (Cassette, Compilation) Mango 539 867-4 US 1981
New Submission
Showcase (CD, Compilation, Reissue) Island Records P32D-25037 Japan 1988

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Reviews

  • kevjarrett's avatar
    kevjarrett
    Utterly wonderfull deep rootsical dubby treats, an essential reggae album. Sends me to another place entirely.
    • waltersobchak's avatar
      waltersobchak
      Awesome compilation, bunch of nice tunes & great dynamics here !!!
      • scarysham's avatar
        scarysham
        Actually remixed by Michael Campbell hence very cool dubs, Mikey Dread at the control

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