FRED LOCKS - BLACK STAR LINER

17 NORTH PARADE

£21.47

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: VPRL4236
Barcode: 054645423618
Release Date: 02 Feb 2024
Genre: Reggae

Landmark album from 1975 that more than played its part in bringing reggae to a new international audience.

Reissued with remastered audio and cover art, complete with inner sleeve photos and notes.

The title track is still today one of the iconic 70s Reggae anthems, and the album as a whole is brim full of roots reggae classics.

Recorded at Randy's, Channel One, & Harry J’s and mixed at Treasure Isle.

Black Star Liner raised the bar for roots reggae music on release and time has not dimmed its majesty.

Singer Fred Locks still performs to this day and is a respected member of the elder generation of reggae originators.

The album was financed by 12 Tribes Of Israel member Hugh Boothe, one of the main individuals behind the JahLoveMuzik label and soundsystem, as well as Jahmikmuzik.

Tracks:
1. Black Star Liners
2. Vision of Redemption
3. I've Got A Joy
4. Son of The Almighty
5. Sing A Long
6. True Rastaman
7. Don't Babylon Use You
8. Walls
9. Wolf Wolf
10. Time To Change