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UK Original

This is an original UK EMI pressing from 1980 that comes with a fold out poster. I've only run into a few Brit originals but my own copy was a clear sonic upgrade from the domestic pressing I used to play. The sound is solid and quite strong down low, which is pretty much what you need for these bass heavy grooves to come to life. This is the album that won me over on this band, it's a really great set of songs and I'm pretty much a sucker for anything with a good reggae-influenced vibe.

4 1/2 stars on Allmusic.

Vinyl: VG+
Cover: VG (general wear, residue on back - see pics)
Play notes: Mostly quiet, lightly ticky in a few spots.