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Count Ossie, Johnny Clarke, Bongo Herman, Hugh Mundell, Roy Shirley, Etc. - Rastafari: The Dreads Enter Babylon 1955-83 (2xLP) (180g) (blue vinyl)

Count Ossie, Johnny Clarke, Bongo Herman, Hugh Mundell, Roy Shirley, Etc. - Rastafari: The Dreads Enter Babylon 1955-83 (2xLP) (180g) (blue vinyl)

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Count Ossie, Johnny Clarke, Etc. - Rastafari: Dreads Enter Babylon 2xLP

Immerse yourself in the profound spiritual and cultural soundscape of early Roots Reggae with Rastafari: The Dreads Enter Babylon 1955-83. This essential 2xLP compilation, featuring foundational artists like Count Ossie and Johnny Clarke, offers a deep dive into the movement's sonic origins. Discover the raw, authentic pulse of a pivotal era for any serious collector looking to buy Reggae vinyl LP.

About the Album

Soul Jazz Records meticulously curates this vital collection, documenting the profound impact of the Rastafari movement on Jamaican music from 1955 to 1983. It brings together seminal works from pioneers such as Count Ossie, Johnny Clarke, Bongo Herman, Hugh Mundell, and Roy Shirley, showcasing the spiritual bedrock of Deep Roots Reggae. This compilation is a testament to the enduring power and influence of these artists on the genre's development.

The Vinyl Experience

Experience the rich, warm analog sound of this definitive collection on a pristine 180-gram, double blue vinyl pressing. Each needle drop transports you to the heart of Jamaica's spiritual sound system culture, offering exceptional dynamic range for the discerning audiophile. This meticulously pressed Vinyl LP is a cornerstone for any serious collection of vinyl records for sale.
  • Format: Vinyl LP
  • Label: Soul Jazz
  • Genre: Reggae/Roots & Culture/Deep Roots
  • Perfect For: Audiophiles, collectors, fans of Jamaican music history, spiritual reggae enthusiasts

Collector's Note

Few compilations offer such an immersive and authentic journey into the spiritual and musical foundations of the Rastafari movement. This Soul Jazz release stands as a crucial document, preserving the raw energy and profound messages that shaped an entire genre.

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Our dedicated vault team carefully packages and ships all orders within 24 to 48 hours. You will receive a tracking link immediately upon shipment so you can trace your package journey to your sound system.

We ship every vinyl record in premium double walled heavy duty cardboard mailers with thick bubble inserts and extra corner protectors. LPs are placed behind the jacket during transit to completely eliminate seam splits ensuring your record arrives in pristine condition.

To maintain our uncompromising grading integrity and preserve the delicate nature of physical media all vinyl record sales are final. Because our curators double inspect every copy under high intensity light and play test rare releases to verify audio fidelity we guarantee the exact condition and authenticity described before it leaves our vault.

We recommend gently wiping the record with a carbon fiber anti static brush before and after every playback to remove surface dust. For deep cleaning always use specialized alcohol free record cleaning fluid and a microfiber cloth wiping in a gentle circular motion following the grooves.

We strictly adhere to the Goldmine Grading Standard. Every archive copy is meticulously inspected under high intensity light. Any pre owned or rare import pressings are professionally play tested to guarantee the exact audio fidelity and grade described.

A 180g record is significantly thicker and heavier than standard vintage pressings. This added weight provides superior physical stability on the turntable platter reducing wow and flutter during playback and protecting the record from warping over time under changing temperature conditions.

Our expert curators spend years building direct networks with licensed international distributors private estates and legendary collectors around the globe. We only acquire original copy presses from verified RIAA certified pressing plants and trusted historic suppliers ensuring every archive item is one hundred percent authentic.