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Original Rockers (Deluxe) - Augustus Pablo

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Media Format: CD
Original Rockers (Deluxe) - Augustus Pablo
SKU: VPGS7039.2
UPC: 054645703925
Release Date: Feb. 19, 2016
Label: VP/GREENSLEEVES
Media Format: CD
Genre: Reggae

Augustus Pablo is the master of melodica and one of the most revered talents in reggae music. A re-release of the classic Augustus Pablo album "Original Rockers." Recorded originally between 1972–1975, the album was originally released on Greensleeves' label. Reggae all-stars like guitar-ist Earl "Chinna" Smith, bassist Aston Barrett, vocalists Dillinger and Hugh Mundell are all featured guests. Mixed by the legendary King Tubby the album features mostly instrumental tracks such as the truly inspired singles, "Rocker's Dub" and "Tubby's Dub Song."

Track List

1. Rockers Dub
2. Up Warieka Hill
3. Cassava Piece ('79 Style)
4. Pablo's Theme Song
5. Jah Dread
6. Brace A Boy
7. Thunder Clap
8. Park Lane Special
9. New Style
10. A P Special
11. Love Won't Come Easy
12. Love Won't Come Easy
13. Mountain View Dub
14. Cassava Rock
15. Tubby's Dub Song
16. Tubby's Dub Song (dub version 2)
17. Jah Dread (Version 2)
18. Brace A Boy (dub version 2)
19. Tribalist
20. Lightning Flash
21. Africa Dub
22. Young Generation
23. AP Special (version 2)

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  • 5
    original rockers

    Posted by Michael on 17th Sep 2023

    this record is just sublime, i first bought it when it came out in '79 and haven't stopped listening to it since. this is where it all comes together - tight rhythms, vocals that come and go and the magic of augustus pablo's melodica. this will bring you places you didn't know existed: spiritual music of the highest level. every home should have one!

  • 5
    SO GOOD!

    Posted by Steve Grandinetti on 12th Jun 2016

    love love love....the man who got me into the melodica! this should be in everyone's reggae collection

  • 5
    More Than Doubled In Size!

    Posted by Clement on 23rd Feb 2016

    If you are an Augustus Pablo fan, buy this immediately! If you are a fan of dub, buy this immediately! If you have never heard any Pablo or dub, buy this immediately: it's a great introduction! Ever since I first heard East of the River Nile back in the late '70s, I was hooked. This much-expanded edition also boasts informative liner notes. I'm riding that melodica wave!