Basement 5 - In Dub Vinyl

Artist: Basement 5
Title: In Dub
Label: Island Records
Catalogue Number: ILPS 9656
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1980
Pressing Year: 1980 UK Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

In Dub is the second album by Basement 5 and a unique fusion of post-punk, reggae and dub. Released in 1980, the album reworks material from the band's debut release into deep, atmospheric dub versions, showcasing the influence of Jamaican studio production techniques on the emerging UK post-punk scene. The record remains a cult classic and an important example of the crossover between punk, reggae and dub music.

Pressing Notes

UK Island Records pressing issued under catalogue number ILPS 9656. Produced during the fertile post-punk era, In Dub stands as one of the most innovative dub-influenced releases of its time. Original Island pressings are increasingly sought after by collectors of both post-punk and reggae music.

Track Listing

Side A

Silicon Chip
No Ball Games
New Culture
Kingston Basement

Side B

Paranoiac Jaxx
Last White Christmas
Fighting Talk
Immigrant Dub
Matrix / Runout

Side A: ILPS 9656 A
Side B: ILPS 9656 B

Additional Information
Original UK Island Records pressing
Dub reinterpretations of Basement 5 material
Post-punk and reggae crossover classic
Produced by Dennis Bovell
Stereo pressing
Cult UK dub release
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 very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

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