{"product_id":"aswad-to-the-top-vinyl","title":"Aswad - To The Top Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Aswad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: To The Top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Simba Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: SIMBALP 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1986\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1986 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\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1986 UK pressing on Simba Records, catalogue number SIMBALP 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePull Up\u003cbr\u003e\nWrapped Up\u003cbr\u003e\nBubbling\u003cbr\u003e\nNoh Bada Wid It\u003cbr\u003e\nGimme The Dub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNuclear Soldier\u003cbr\u003e\nKool Noh\u003cbr\u003e\nStar Of My Show\u003cbr\u003e\nHooked On You\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1986 UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nSimba Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number SIMBALP 2\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Aswad and Michael \"Reuben\" Campbell\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Pull Up\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Wrapped Up\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Bubbling\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Noh Bada Wid It\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Nuclear Soldier\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Star Of My Show\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":57354213687669,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/552729E9-D1A6-471D-B693-EAC190594784.jpg?v=1784106870","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/aswad-to-the-top-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}