Gregory Isaacs - Private Beach Party Vinyl

Artist: Gregory Isaacs

Title: Private Beach Party

Label: Greensleeves Records

Catalogue Number: GREL 57

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1985

Pressing Year: 1985 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Private Beach Party is one of Gregory Isaacs' finest mid-1980s albums, continuing the legendary "Cool Ruler's" run of classic lovers rock and roots reggae recordings.

Produced by the renowned Augustus "Gussie" Clarke, the album blends smooth romantic vocals with heavyweight reggae rhythms performed by some of Jamaica's finest musicians, including Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Willie Lindo and Dean Fraser. It remains one of the strongest collaborations between Isaacs and Clarke during the 1980s.

Featuring standout tracks including Private Beach Party, Feeling Irie, Wish, No Mash Up The Dance, Let Off Supm (with Dennis Brown) and Easy, the album is an essential addition to any reggae collection.

Pressing Notes

Original 1985 UK pressing on Greensleeves Records, catalogue number GREL 57.

Produced by Gussie Clarke, this original UK edition captures Gregory Isaacs at the height of his lovers rock period. Recorded at Dynamic Sound Studios and Music Mountain Studios in Kingston, the album features guest appearances from Dennis Brown and Carlene Davis alongside the celebrated rhythm section of Sly & Robbie. Original UK Greensleeves pressings are highly regarded for their warm analogue sound and remain increasingly collectible among reggae enthusiasts.

Track Listing

Side One

Private Beach Party
Wish
Feeling Irie (featuring Carlene Davis)
No Mash Up The Dance
Hot Stepper

Side Two

Let Off Supm (featuring Dennis Brown)
Easy
Bus Out A Jail
Secrets
Promise Me
Additional Information
Original 1985 UK pressing
Greensleeves Records
Catalogue number GREL 57
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Produced by Augustus "Gussie" Clarke
Features Private Beach Party
Includes Feeling Irie
Features Let Off Supm
Includes Wish
Guest appearances by Dennis Brown and Carlene Davis
Backed by Sly & Robbie
Classic lovers rock album
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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