Name: Open the Gate
Brand: Lee Scratch Perry

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MOVLP3054C

Colour

Orange

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Triple 180 Gram Vinyl with Printed Inners. Individually Numbered

Format Music GB

Limited edition

2500

Release date

2023-02-03

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Little Amber Fish

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

8719262023048

Total Cap

Orange LPx3

Artist

Lee Scratch Perry

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Music On Vinyl

Music On Vinyl is a Dutch label that specializes in releasing officially licensed reissues of classic albums on vinyl. Founded as a collaboration between distributor Bertus and Record Industry, Music On Vinyl ensures the highest quality pressings for all their releases. With an extensive catalog spanning various genres, *Music On Vinyl* offers music lovers the opportunity to rediscover timeless classics in their purest form.

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Lee Scratch Perry is an American jazz pianist and composer, born on May 8, 1945 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. With a passion for music since childhood, he dedicated his life to playing the piano until 2018 when he faced two strokes that left him partially paralyzed. Despite this setback, Perry's talent and creativity continue to shine through.

Perry has made significant contributions to the music industry and is renowned for his own music publishing house. He is also recognized as the older brother of esteemed pianist and composer *Keith Jarrett* and singer-songwriter *Bobo Stenson*. His family's musical legacy runs deep.

With a style that resonates with fans worldwide, Lee Scratch Perry's work can be likened to artists such as Keith Jarrett Trio, Bobo Stenson Trio, Charlie Haden, Brad Mehldau, Tord Gustavsen Trio, Esbjörn Svensson Trio, Gary Burton, Jan Garbarek, Brad Mehldau Trio, Ralph Towner, Charles Lloyd, Enrico Pieranunzi, Michel Petrucciani Abdullah Ibrahim Marcin Wasilewski Trio Chick Corea Jacky Terrasson Paolo Fresu Anat Fort Trio Carla Bley. Explore his captivating compositions and immerse yourself in his unique musical journey.

The Jamaican dub pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry had the ability to attract some of the best musicians around to indulge in their fantasies. The 1989 compilation album Open The Gate is a collection of the 12” versions Lee Perry did in the late Black Ark period. Features collaborations with The Heptones, Leroy Sibbles, Junior Murvin, The Diamonds, The Congos and The Upsetters amongst many others.

Open the Gate

Music GB