Black Uhuru - Brutal Vinyl

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.

Shipping

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