Description
This is a 2021 reissue of the classic reggae compilation "Virgin Front Line: Sounds of Reality." This specific release was part of a "Black History Month" special edition series by UMC (Universal Music Catalogue). It is a 2LP set pressed on red vinyl, featuring 18 tracks that showcase the roots and dub sounds of Virgin’s legendary Front Line label from the late 1970s.
Track List
Side 1
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Jah Kingdom Come (12" Mix) – The Twinkle Brothers (6:25)
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Know Yourself Mankind – The Gladiators (2:51)
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A Who Say (Extended Version) – Sly Dunbar (4:57)
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Declaration of Rights – Johnny Clarke (3:26)
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Jah Works – The Gladiators (3:30)
Side 2
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Selassie I – Delroy Washington (3:19)
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Borno – Prince Far I (3:06)
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Hip Hug (12" Mix) – Vivian Weathers (7:16)
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Hey You – The Abyssinians (4:26)
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I Got To Tell You Goodbye – U-Roy (4:29)
Side 3
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Small Axe – U-Roy (5:21)
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Natty Never Get Weary – Culture (3:53)
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Mr. Brown (12" Mix) – Gregory Isaacs (5:50)
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Love We Deal With – Big Youth (4:15)
Side 4
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I Need A Roof / Roof Top Dub – Mighty Diamonds (5:42)
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Pocket Money (Disco Mix) – The Gladiators (7:34)
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Civilisation – Keith Hudson (5:10)
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Natty Rebel – U-Roy (3:31)
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Label: Virgin / UMC
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Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Red Coloured
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Release Year: 2021 (Original compilation roots date back to the late 70s)
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Key Features: Includes several rare alternate versions, disco mixes, and 12" versions that were previously difficult to find on vinyl.
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Artwork: Features the iconic "clenched fist and barbed wire" imagery originally used to market the Front Line series, symbolizing the "sounds of reality" and the struggle of the era.
