Experience the legendary sound of Lee "Scratch" Perry with King Scratch (Musical Masterpieces from the Upsetter Ark-ive), a definitive collection from one of reggae’s most influential producers. Released by Trojan Records in 2022, this anthology showcases Perry’s inventive spirit and trailblazing contributions to reggae, spanning his evolution from early rocksteady and ska to the foundations of dub.
This thoughtfully curated set features classic hits like “People Funny Boy,” “Return Of Django,” “Jungle Lion,” “Hurt So Good,” and “Police And Thief,” alongside previously unreleased and never-before-digitally-issued tracks. Housed in a gatefold sleeve, King Scratch offers a compelling journey through the many phases of Perry’s illustrious career, making it an essential listen for anyone drawn to the heartbeat of Jamaican music.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Trojan Records
- Genre: Reggae
- Release Date: 08/26/2022
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TRACKS
A1. People Funny Boy
A2. Tighten Up
A3. Return Of Django
A4. Shocks Of Mighty
A5. Place Called Africa
A6. All Africans AKA Don't Cross The Nation (7" Mix)
A7. Beat Down Babylon
B1. Words Of My Mouth
B2. Hot Tip
B3. Jungle Lion (7" Mix)
B4. Curly Locks
B5. Hurt So Good (7" Mix)
B6. Stay Dread
B7. Sipple Out Deh AKA War In A Babylon (Jamaican Mix)
C1. One Step Forward / Ital Corner (12" Mix)
C2. Police And Thief / Soldier And Police War (12" Mix)
C3. Sons Of Slaves (7" Mix)
D1. Chase The Devil / Disco Devil (12" Mix)
D2. Soul Fire (Jamaican Mix)
D3. I Am A Madman (LP Mix)
D4. Exodus (7" Mix)
D5. Jamaican E.T. (7" Mix)
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