Name: Play Me Sweet and Nice
Brand: Marcia Griffiths

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BEWITH056LP

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Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

With 14 Bonus Tracks.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-07-05

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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4251648412533

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Total Cap

Black LPx2

Artist

Marcia Griffiths

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Trojan

Marcia Griffiths is a Jamaican singer, born on November 23, 1949 in West Kingston. She began her professional singing career in 1964 with Byron Lee and the Dragonaires band. Her first hit, "Feel Like Jumping," was recorded at Coxsone Dodd's - Studio One where she collaborated with *Bob Andy* on many duet recordings. Marcia then ventured into solo work on the High Note label under the guidance of Reggae's only established female producer, *Sonia Pottinger*. After ten years in the music industry, Marcia joined forces with *Judy Mowatt* and *Rita Marley* to form the I-Threes, an integral part of Bob Marley's entourage.

With a career spanning several decades, Marcia Griffiths has become an influential figure in Jamaican music. Her soulful voice and captivating performances have earned her recognition as one of reggae's leading female artists. Alongside her collaborations with esteemed musicians such as Bob Andy and Judy Mowatt, Marcia has released numerous successful songs throughout her career.

Known for her versatility and ability to seamlessly transition between genres such as reggae, ska, rocksteady, and dancehall, Marcia Griffiths continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Her contributions to the music industry have solidified her status as a true icon within Jamaican culture.

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.

Back In Stock

First issued in Jamaica in 1974, Play Me Sweet and Nice became an instant best seller and reinforced Marcia Griffiths' standing as the island's leading lady of song. The album was subsequently picked up for release by Trojan, although its original title was deemed too risque for UK audiences and so re-titled Sweet Bitter Love. Now, over 30 years since its original release, the LP is finally available again and has been bolstered with a host of bonus tracks from the era, many of which have been unavailable since their original date of issue.

Amongst the extra tracks you’ll find the exquisite late-60s singles Melody Life and Mark My Word which, along with the sumptuous reading of Band Of Gold, are now £100 records, if you can find them! Just sayin’. There‘s also a fantastic version of The First Cut Is the Deepest and an alternate take of Play Me with producer Lloyd Charmers adding his own vocals. Everything’s been remastered of course, including the original LP, so Sweet And Nice now sounds even sweeter, and even nicer.

Play Me Sweet and Nice

Music GB

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