{"product_id":"aswad-rebel-souls-vinyl","title":"Aswad - Rebel Souls Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Aswad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Rebel Souls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Island Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: ILPS 9780\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1984\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1984 UK Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRebel 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1984 UK pressing on Island Records, catalogue number ILPS 9780.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn My Father's House\u003cbr\u003e\nRebel\u003cbr\u003e\n54-46 (Was My Number)\u003cbr\u003e\nJust A Little Herb\u003cbr\u003e\nRainfall, Sunshine\u003cbr\u003e\nMercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou Can't Show Me\u003cbr\u003e\nGave You My Love\u003cbr\u003e\nI Asked The Question\u003cbr\u003e\nNeed Your Love (Each And Every Day)\u003cbr\u003e\nChasing For The Breeze\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1984 UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nIsland Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number ILPS 9780\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Aswad and Michael \"Reuben\" Campbell\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Rebel\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes In My Father's House\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures 54-46 (Was My Number)\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Need Your Love (Each And Every Day)\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic British reggae album\u003cbr\u003e\nEssential Aswad vinyl\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible original UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57354213917045,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/75741F07-1762-42E7-AA97-7318DA834E10.jpg?v=1784106693","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/aswad-rebel-souls-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}