THE REGGAE BOYS: BA BA / GLEN ADAMS: POWER CUT (7”)

Format: 7" Vinyl
Catalogue No.: HRHSS0043  
Barcode: 7141095213661
Release Date: 16 Oct 2026
Genre: Reggae

Reissue of the cult Boss Reggae single produced by Lee Scratch Perry!

ABOUT THIS RELEASE:

The first reissue ever of the super rare original 1969 Boss Reggae single THE REGGAE BOYS “BA BA” produced by Lee Scratch Perry, along with its terrific instrumental version “POWER CUT”!

The single was only issued once in the UK in 1969 on the GAS label, a Pama sublabel; apparently it was never released in Jamaica.

This is the first ever reissue on 7‑inch vinyl since its 1969 release.

BA BA was also released on a LP one year later in 1970 on the UPSETTERS’ “CLINT EASTWOOD” L.P. produced by Lee Perry, under the name “WHAT IS THIS” along with yet another Reggae Boys’ track: “SELASSIE”. 

Both tracks on the album were credited to the Upsetters without mentioning the Reggae Boys.

Title: "BA BA" aka “WHAT IS THIS”  Artist: THE REGGAE BOYS: Year: 1969

Produced by Lee Scratch Perry

This cracking super rare Boss reggae hit has been never reissued until now.

Although the single was clearly credited to Glen Adams, it featured on a PAMA album and compilations as a Lee Perry production under the name WHAT IS THIS. The cool riddim was also used by Lee Perry for The Upsetters “Cold Sweat” released in 1969. In our opinion though, the super catchy “Ba Ba with The Pioneers fine vocals is by far the best track.  It is a fine and very much in demand Boss Reggae classic. What a tune!

Title: "POWER CUT" - Artist: GLEN ADAMS  Year: 1969

POWER CUT was released on the B side of “BA BA” on the original 1969 Gas single. It is a gorgeous organ version of the A side performed by very talented Glen Adams, a fine instrumental example of the original Jamaican Boss Reggae at its very best.

It has never been reissued since then. Super rare on single and super cool…