Aswad - Rebel Souls Vinyl

Artist: Aswad

Title: Rebel Souls

Label: Island Records

Catalogue Number: ILPS 9780

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1984

Pressing Year: 1984 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Rebel Souls is one of Aswad's finest studio albums, capturing the band at the height of their creative powers. Released in 1984, it blends roots reggae, lovers rock and socially conscious songwriting with polished musicianship, further establishing Aswad as Britain's premier reggae band.

The album features memorable originals alongside inspired cover versions, including 54-46 (Was My Number) and Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology). With standout tracks such as Rebel, In My Father's House, Need Your Love (Each And Every Day) and Chasing For The Breeze, Rebel Souls remains one of the band's most highly regarded releases.

Pressing Notes

Original 1984 UK pressing on Island Records, catalogue number ILPS 9780.

Produced by Aswad and Michael "Reuben" Campbell, the album was recorded in Jamaica and mixed in London, combining authentic roots reggae with the band's distinctive British sound. It reached the UK Albums Chart and is regarded as one of Aswad's strongest studio recordings of the 1980s. Original UK Island pressings are increasingly sought after by reggae collectors for their superb analogue sound quality.

Track Listing

Side One

In My Father's House
Rebel
54-46 (Was My Number)
Just A Little Herb
Rainfall, Sunshine
Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)

Side Two

You Can't Show Me
Gave You My Love
I Asked The Question
Need Your Love (Each And Every Day)
Chasing For The Breeze
Additional Information
Original 1984 UK pressing
Island Records
Catalogue number ILPS 9780
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Produced by Aswad and Michael "Reuben" Campbell
Features Rebel
Includes In My Father's House
Features 54-46 (Was My Number)
Includes Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
Features Need Your Love (Each And Every Day)
Classic British reggae album
Essential Aswad vinyl
Highly collectible original UK pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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