Aswad - To The Top Vinyl

Artist: Aswad

Title: To The Top

Label: Simba Records

Catalogue Number: SIMBALP 2

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1986

Pressing Year: 1986 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

To The Top is one of Aswad's finest mid-1980s albums, showcasing the band's seamless blend of roots reggae, lovers rock and contemporary British reggae.

Released in 1986, the album features polished production, infectious rhythms and the unmistakable vocal harmonies that helped establish Aswad as Britain's leading reggae band. Highlights include Pull Up, Wrapped Up, Bubbling, Noh Bada Wid It, Nuclear Soldier, Star Of My Show and Hooked On You. The album reached the UK Albums Chart, continuing the band's commercial success.

Pressing Notes

Original 1986 UK pressing on Simba Records, catalogue number SIMBALP 2.

Produced by Aswad and Michael "Reuben" Campbell, this first UK edition was released on the Simba label before later international issues appeared on Mango. Original Simba pressings are sought after by collectors as the earliest UK edition and are renowned for their excellent analogue sound quality.

Track Listing

Side One

Pull Up
Wrapped Up
Bubbling
Noh Bada Wid It
Gimme The Dub

Side Two

Nuclear Soldier
Kool Noh
Star Of My Show
Hooked On You
Additional Information
Original 1986 UK pressing
Simba Records
Catalogue number SIMBALP 2
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Produced by Aswad and Michael "Reuben" Campbell
Features Pull Up
Includes Wrapped Up
Features Bubbling
Includes Noh Bada Wid It
Features Nuclear Soldier
Includes Star Of My Show
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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