Undoubtedly the greatest Jamaican record producer of all time, Lee 'Scratch' Perry was instrumental in transforming the island's national sound in the 60s and 70s, thanks to his unique approach to music creation, pushing music beyond anything that had been done before. To mark the first anniversary of his passing, the best of his work is presented in a classy manner and shows everyone why Perry was so long revered. This unreleased Best Of focuses on the legendary musician's best-known productions from the 60s and 70s, performed by some of the giants of Jamaican music, with detailed notes about the man whose talent and imagination took reggae to new heights of excellence. Available in 3 different editions: - 2CD version, - 2LP version, - 4LP+4CD box set version + 48-page book written by David Katz and photos by Adrian Boot + 24"x24" poster. The deluxe box set includes four vinyl records and four CDs featuring his best-known and most influential recordings, including a previously unreleased mix of Junior Murvin's powerful "Police And Thieves," Susan Cadogan's UK chart-topping "Hurt So Good," and the Upsetters' reggae classic "Return Of Django," as well as many great Jamaican hits. The box set also includes a fully illustrated 48-page book, written by Scratch's official biographer, David Katz, and featuring a series of photos by renowned photographer Adrian Boot, as well as a new 24" x 24" double-sided color poster. BOX SET TRACKLISTING: 4LP+CD1. The Early Years (1968-1973) CD2. Black Ark Adventures Part 1 (1974-1976) CD3. Black Ark Adventures Part 2 (1976-1977) CD4. Black Ark & Beyond (1977-2002)
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