Eek-A-Mouse – Assassinator: The Ras Recordings
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Sound System (2) – none |
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US |
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Genre: |
Reggae |
Style: |
Roots Reggae |
Tracklist
| A1 | Assassinator | |
| A2 | Gunshot A Cry | |
| A3 | Crime | |
| A4 | Born Traveller | |
| A5 | Peeni Walli (Fireflies) | |
| B1 | Triple Love | |
| B2 | Safari | |
| B3 | Bad Friday | |
| B4 | Possee | |
| B5 | Some A Holla Some A Bawl |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – Channel One Recording Studio
- Mixed At – Channel One Recording Studio
- Recorded At – Tuff Gong Recording Studio
- Mixed At – Tuff Gong Recording Studio
- Distributed By – Vintage Vinyl (2)
Credits
- Bass – Flabba Holt*
- Concept By [Project Conception], Liner Notes – The Soul Selector*
- Drums – Style Scott
- Executive Producer – George Michailow, RAS Records
- Graphic Design – Harper's Bizarre
- Guitar [Lead Guitar] – Dwight Pinkney
- Keyboards – Steely Johnson*
- Music By [Musicians] – The Roots Radics
- Photography – Lee Abel
- Rhythm Guitar – Bingy Bunny
- Transferred By [Sonic Transfers] – Chilly C*
Notes
"Limited Pressing of 1,000, Red Vinyl" (is printed on rear cover, even though the record is pressed on green vinyl)
Runouts etched except 'WELL MADE MUSIC' is stamped.
*From Record Store Day Website*
A classic rub-a-dub set from the 1980s Reggae star Eek- A-Mouse (born Ripton Hylton), whose unique style of DJ-ing set him apart from the Kingston competition. Here, he is backed by the #1 studio band of the day, the mighty Roots Radics, recording at both Bob Marley's Tuff Gong studio as well as Kingston's premier hit-maker, Channel One.
Assasinator was released at the top of his long-running international career as a master Mic MC, still appearing at major European festivals. Assassinator is a major chapter and verse example of Jamaican Reggae in the analogue era. Unavailable for several decades, this limited color vinyl run is exclusive to Record Store Day 2024.
Runouts etched except 'WELL MADE MUSIC' is stamped.
*From Record Store Day Website*
A classic rub-a-dub set from the 1980s Reggae star Eek- A-Mouse (born Ripton Hylton), whose unique style of DJ-ing set him apart from the Kingston competition. Here, he is backed by the #1 studio band of the day, the mighty Roots Radics, recording at both Bob Marley's Tuff Gong studio as well as Kingston's premier hit-maker, Channel One.
Assasinator was released at the top of his long-running international career as a master Mic MC, still appearing at major European festivals. Assassinator is a major chapter and verse example of Jamaican Reggae in the analogue era. Unavailable for several decades, this limited color vinyl run is exclusive to Record Store Day 2024.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 6 59696 55221 0
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A - see notes): SOUND SYSTEM T 0006-A WELL MADE MUSIC dP#1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B - see notes): SOUND SYSTEM T 0006-B WELL MADE MUSIC dP#1
Other Versions (5)
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Assassinator (LP, Album) | Real Authentic Sound | RAS 3006, RAS #3006 | US | 1983 | ||
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Assassinator (Cassette, Album) | Real Authentic Sound | RAS 3006C, RASCS 3006 | US | 1983 | ||
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Assassinator (LP, Album) | Real Authentic Sound | RAS 3006 | US | 1983 | ||
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Assassinator (Cassette, Album) | Greensleeves Records | GREEN 86 | UK | 1983 | ||
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Assassinator (LP, Album, Reissue) | Greensleeves Records | GREL 86 | UK | 1985 |
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Reviews
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Edited 7 months agoGreat release, and finally out on vinyl after all these years! I have missed the track *Bad Friday*. I would have liked it to include the original cover and lyrics. -
The Roots Radics super thick grooves combined with Mouses unique vocal stylings make for a great listen. High quality mastering and pressing kick this to a must have record in my opinion.
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