Name: Gold
Brand: Aswad

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CRIMCD682

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Colour

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

40 Tracks.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-08-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Demon

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

654378068225

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Total Cap

3 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

DEMREC785

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Black

140 Gram Vinyl with Printed Inner. 11 Tracks.

5014797903821

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Aswad

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Formed in the Ladbroke Grove area of West London in 1974, *Aswad* is a reggae band led by the trio of Brinsley "Dan" Forde on vocals and rhythm guitar, Angus "Drummie Zeb" Gaye on vocals and drums, and Tony "Gad" Robinson on bass. With two of the founder members still performing today, Drummie Zeb and Tony Gad, *Aswad* has become an influential force in the reggae music scene.

Known for their captivating live performances and infectious grooves, *Aswad* has established themselves as one of the pioneers of British reggae. Their unique blend of roots reggae with elements of R&B, soul, and pop has garnered them a dedicated fan base worldwide.

Inspired by legendary artists such as Third World, The Abyssinians, Culture, Black Uhuru, Steel Pulse, Israel Vibration and many more from the reggae genre; *Aswad* continues to create timeless music that resonates with audiences across generations. Their discography boasts hits like "Don't Turn Around," "Shine," and "Give a Little Love."

Demon is a UK 80s New Wave label that was founded by Elvis Costello, Andrew Lauder, and the company behind the label in 1980. In 1998, the label was acquired by Music Collection International and merged with its Westside Records operation. Today, Demon forms part of the Demon Music Group Ltd.

Arguably Britain’s most successful reggae band, Aswad have been performing together since the mid 1970s and have released over 20 albums. This new compilation includes tracks from across the group’s career including their early roots reggae recordings to their later pop-reggae fusion hits. 

All 3 of Aswad’s top 20 hits are included: the UK #1 single Don’t Turn Around which topped the charts 1988, the follow up single Give A Little Love, and 1994’s Shine which peaked at #5.

Other highlights include some of the group’s classic roots reggae tracks such as Can’t Stand The Pressure and Back To Africa plus a cover of the Police’s Roxanne and Aswad’s collaboration with Easther Bennett of Eternal Shy Guy.

11 of Aswad’s best loved tracks on 140g, housed in a printed inner sleeve. Also available as a comprehensive 3CD set featuring 40 tracks. 