Black Uhuru - Brutal Vinyl
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Black Uhuru - Brutal Vinyl
Black Uhuru - Brutal Vinyl is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
Artist: Black Uhuru
Title: Brutal
Label: RAS Records (Real Authentic Sound)
Catalogue Number: RAS 3015
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1986
Pressing Year: 1986 UK Original Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM
Description
Brutal is the acclaimed 1986 studio album by Black Uhuru, marking the band's first release following the departure of Michael Rose and introducing Junior Reid as lead vocalist. The album blends Black Uhuru's signature roots reggae sound with contemporary production, creating a powerful and distinctive recording that earned a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Recording.
Produced by Arthur Baker, Doctor Dread, Steven Stanley and the band, Brutal features standout tracks including Great Train Robbery, Brutal, Fit You Haffe Fit, Let Us Pray, Dread In The Mountain and Conviction Or A Fine. It remains one of the defining reggae albums of the mid-1980s.
Pressing Notes
Original 1986 UK pressing on RAS Records, catalogue number RAS 3015.
Recorded between Music Mountain Studios in Kingston, Shakedown Studio in New York and Lion & Fox Studios in Washington, D.C., the album features the legendary rhythm section Sly & Robbie alongside Junior Reid, Duckie Simpson and Sandra "Puma" Jones. Original UK RAS pressings are highly regarded for their powerful analogue sound and remain increasingly sought after by collectors of classic reggae.
Track Listing
Side One
Brutal
Fit You Haffe Fit
Great Train Robbery
City Vibes
Uptown Girl
Side Two
Conviction Or A Fine
Dread In The Mountain
Let Us Pray
Vision
Reggae With You
Additional Information
Original 1986 UK pressing
RAS Records (Real Authentic Sound)
Catalogue number RAS 3015
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Produced by Arthur Baker, Doctor Dread, Steven Stanley and Black Uhuru
Features Great Train Robbery
Includes Brutal
Features Fit You Haffe Fit
Includes Let Us Pray
Features Dread In The Mountain
Backed by Sly & Robbie
Grammy Award nominated album
Essential Black Uhuru 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.
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