Name: The Trojan Albums Collection, 1971 to 1973
Brand: Lee Scratch Perry

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4050538305111

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2017-09-29

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Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

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Standard:20

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

Artist

Lee Scratch Perry

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Trojan

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 Beginning:
On July 28th, 1967, the label Trojan was launched by Island Records, one of the UK's leading independent record companies. Created as a sub-label to showcase the productions of Jamaican producer Arthur "Duke" Reid, Trojan quickly became synonymous with reggae music. The label took its name from Reid's powerful sound system and Jamaican label active at the same time. Despite being short-lived initially, Trojan highlighted some of the finest music from Jamaica during the Rocksteady era. After its demise, Trojan was resurrected and went on to dominate the Jamaican records market in the UK.
In the 60s and 70s, Trojan Records successfully spread Reggae throughout the UK and beyond by licensing Jamaican recordings and producing UK-based acts. The parent company was sold to Allied in the 1970s, who continued releasing records under Trojan Records. In 2001, Sanctuary Records Group Ltd acquired the full catalogue of Trojan Records. Subsequently, Universal Music Group purchased Sanctuary in 2007 and later sold it to BMG in 2013. Since then, BMG has distributed Trojan Records in Europe through PIAS. Reissues on Music On Vinyl since 2017 are handled by Townsend Music.
Trojan continues to be a legendary label that has played a significant role in promoting reggae music worldwide.

Originally released by Trojan Records between 1971 and 1973, the four LPs that comprise this essential collection highlight a fascinating and integral period in the development of Jamaica's most celebrated record producers, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. Featuring the producer’s crack session crew, the Upsetters along with some of Jamaica’s finest vocal and DJ talent, the 53 tracks on this set demonstrate a legend in the making, as Perry embarks upon his crusade to extend reggae’s preconceived limits. A must for all fans of the enigmatic producer and vintage reggae sounds, the collection also includes a 16 page booklet, comprising a compelling essay on the man and his music, along with numerous fascinating images of the period.

The Trojan Albums Collection, 1971 to 1973

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