{"product_id":"black-uhuru-brutal-vinyl","title":"Black Uhuru - Brutal Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Black Uhuru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Brutal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: RAS Records (Real Authentic Sound)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: RAS 3015\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\u003eBrutal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1986 UK pressing on RAS Records, catalogue number RAS 3015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded between Music Mountain Studios in Kingston, Shakedown Studio in New York and Lion \u0026amp; Fox Studios in Washington, D.C., the album features the legendary rhythm section Sly \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrutal\u003cbr\u003e\nFit You Haffe Fit\u003cbr\u003e\nGreat Train Robbery\u003cbr\u003e\nCity Vibes\u003cbr\u003e\nUptown Girl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConviction Or A Fine\u003cbr\u003e\nDread In The Mountain\u003cbr\u003e\nLet Us Pray\u003cbr\u003e\nVision\u003cbr\u003e\nReggae With You\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1986 UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nRAS Records (Real Authentic Sound)\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number RAS 3015\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Arthur Baker, Doctor Dread, Steven Stanley and Black Uhuru\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Great Train Robbery\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Brutal\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Fit You Haffe Fit\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Let Us Pray\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Dread In The Mountain\u003cbr\u003e\nBacked by Sly \u0026amp; Robbie\u003cbr\u003e\nGrammy Award nominated album\u003cbr\u003e\nEssential Black Uhuru 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":57354216210805,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/E04FB2D5-4FCC-499F-8B61-C83ED68F4B29.jpg?v=1784039373","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/black-uhuru-brutal-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}