Name: The Upsetter / Scratch the Upsetter Again
Brand: The Upsetters

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DBCD022

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-10-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5013929272231

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

Artist

The Upsetters

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Doctor Bird

Doctor Bird is a music label that was founded in the UK by Graeme Goodall, an Australian sound engineer and original shareholder of Island Records. The label was revived by Trojan Records in 1970 for three releases before being relaunched in 2017 as a division of Cherry Red Records. Doctor Bird specializes in vintage Jamaican sounds licensed from the catalogue of Trojan Records.
Graeme Goodall played a significant role in the Jamaican music scene, engineering sessions at various studios and producing countless recordings during the ska era. He also formed other labels such as Pyramid Records and Attack to promote reggae music. Despite relocating to Atlanta, Georgia in the 1970s, Goodall continued his involvement with music until his passing in 2014.
Today, Doctor Bird continues to bring Jamaican rocksteady and other vintage sounds to music enthusiasts worldwide through their curated selection of releases. With its rich history and dedication to preserving iconic Jamaican music, Doctor Bird remains a respected authority on this genre.

The Upsetters is a studio band formed in 1968 for the Upsetter label. Led by Lee Perry, they had three line-ups throughout their career. The first line-up, also known as Gladdy's All-Stars, recorded hits like "Man from MI5" and "Return of Django". In 1969, Perry collaborated with another band called The Hippy Boys for a European tour. After working closely with The Wailers until 1971, the Barrett brothers joined Bob Marley. From 1972 onwards, The Upsetters became a floating band with ever-changing members. During the Black Ark era (1974-1979), Boris Gardiner and Earl "Chinna" Smith were part of the core group.
Throughout their existence from 1968 to 1986, The Upsetters worked with various talented musicians including Aston "Family Man" Barrett on bass and Carlton Barrett on drums. They also collaborated with notable keyboardists such as Glen Adams and Winston Wright. Guitarists like Alva Lewis and Earl "Chinna" Smith added their unique touch to the band's sound while saxophonist Tommy McCook and horn players Vin Gordon and Bobby Ellis brought soulful melodies to their music.
With vocals provided by Lee Perry himself along with Dave Barker, Leo Graham, Max Romeo, and Jah Lion at different times, The Upsetters created an impressive discography that showcased their versatility across genres like

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Released by Trojan Records at the height of the reggae explosion of late 1969, The Upsetter introduced the world at large to the work of musical genius Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. Comprising nine compelling instrumental sides from the Upsetters, the set also features fine vocal offerings from Busty Brown and the Silvertones, disguised as the Muskyteers. The following year, Trojan released the popular follow-up, Scratch The Upsetter Again, which further demonstrated the producer’s increasingly innovative approach to music making that was beginning to display elements of the developing dub sound. Annotated by Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry biographer, David Katz, the CD provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy and experience the early work of a man whose work significantly contributed to the transformation of the sound of Jamaican music.

The Upsetter / Scratch the Upsetter Again

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