Marcus Garvey (LP)

Format: LP  Label: Island  Year: 2014  Media Condition: New  Sleeve/Cover Condition: New  TRACKS:  A1 Marcus Garvey  A2 Slavery Days  A3 The Invasion  A4 Live Good  A5 Give Me  B1 Old Marcus Garvey  B2 Tradition  B3 Jordan River  B4 Red, Gold And Green  B5 Resting Place  PERSONNEL:  Vocals: Winston Rodney, Delroy Hines, Rupert Willington  Alto Saxophone – Herman Marquis  Bass – Aston (Family Man) Barrett, Robbie Shakespeare  Clavinet – Bernard (Touter) Harvey  Drums – Leroy (Horsemouth) Wallace  Flute – Carlton (Sam) Samuels  Lead Guitar – Earl (Chinna) Smith  Piano, Organ – Bernard (Touter) Harvey, Tyrone (Organ 'D') Downie  Rhythm Guitar – Valentine (Tony) Chin  Tenor Saxophone – Richard (Dirty Harry) Hall  Trombone – Vincent (Trommie) Gordon  Trumpet – Bobby Ellis  Released in 1975 and produced by Lawrence Lindo aka Jack Ruby, Burning Spear's magnificent Marcus Garvey album set the benchmark for Roots Reggae and is still widely considered one of the greatest collections of its kind ever to see issue.  Named in honor the Jamaican national hero and prophet of Rastafarianism, the LP contains truly sublime works, most notably the title track, Old Marcus Garvey and The Invasion, and remains a prerequisite possession for all self-respecting fans of classic Reggae sounds.