Jah Wobble - Betrayal Vinyl

Artist: Jah Wobble

Title: The Legend Lives On... Jah Wobble In "Betrayal"

Label: Virgin Records

Catalogue Number: V2158

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1980

Pressing Year: 1980 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

The Legend Lives On... Jah Wobble In "Betrayal" is the remarkable debut solo album by Jah Wobble, released shortly after his departure from Public Image Ltd. Blending dub, post-punk, experimental rock and world music influences, the album established Wobble as one of Britain's most adventurous and original musicians. Much of the record reflects the innovative bass-driven sound that had become his trademark.

Featuring standout tracks including Betrayal, Beat The Drum For Me, Blueberry Hill, Dan MacArthur, Today Is The First Day Of The...?, Pineapple and Tales From Outer Space, the album remains a landmark release in the evolution of post-punk and dub-influenced experimental music.

Pressing Notes

Original 1980 UK pressing on Virgin Records, catalogue number V2158.

Produced by Jah Wobble, the album is notable for incorporating elements developed during his time with Public Image Ltd., creating a distinctive fusion of hypnotic basslines, reggae rhythms and experimental soundscapes. Original UK Virgin pressings are highly regarded for their rich analogue sound and remain highly collectible among fans of post-punk and dub.

Track Listing

Side One

Betrayal
Beat The Drum For Me
Blueberry Hill
Not Another

Side Two

Tales From Outer Space
Today Is The First Day Of The...
Dan MacArthur
Pineapple
Additional Information
Original 1980 UK pressing
Virgin Records
Catalogue number V2158
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Produced by Jah Wobble
Features Betrayal
Includes Beat The Drum For Me
Features Blueberry Hill
Includes Dan MacArthur
Features Pineapple
Landmark dub and post-punk album
Essential Jah Wobble 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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