Reggae Sunsplash '81 - A Tribute To Bob Marley / Original Soundtrack Album: Steel Pulse, Gregory Isaacs, Black Uhuru, Mighty Diamonds, Sheila Hylton, Melody Makers, Third World, Eek-A-Mouse, Carlene Davis, Dennis Brown / Elektra Audio CD / 9 60035-2

UPC 075596003520

Product Details:

• Label: Elektra – 9 60035-2
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: US
• Released: 1981
• Genre: Reggae
• Style: Roots Reggae

Overview

Reggae Sunsplash '81 - A Tribute To Bob Marley celebrates the legacy of reggae's most iconic figure, Bob Marley, through an exceptional compilation of reggae’s finest talents. Featuring performances from legends like Steel Pulse, Gregory Isaacs, Black Uhuru, and the I-Threes, the album captures the soul and spirit of reggae music at the height of its influence in the early '80s. Each track honors Bob Marley's impact on the genre while showcasing the unique sounds and styles of prominent reggae artists.

This tribute album serves as a time capsule of reggae's roots movement, featuring vibrant performances and potent lyrical messages, true to Marley's revolutionary spirit. From the empowering rhythms of Steel Pulse’s "Sound System" to the reflective tones of Third World’s "1865 (96° In The Shade)," this collection is a must-have for reggae enthusiasts.

Track Listing:

1. Steel Pulse – Sound System – 4:19
2. Steel Pulse – Handsworth Revolution – 6:42
3. I-Threes & The Wailers – Belly Full A/K/A Them Bellyfull (But We Hungry) – 4:42
4. Melody Makers & The Wailers – Sugar Pie – 3:58
5. Eek-A-Mouse – Wa Do Dem – 6:28
6. Dennis Brown – If I Had The World – 4:40
7. Black Uhuru – Plastic Smile – 6:42
8. Black Uhuru – Guess Who's Coming To Dinner – 6:11
9. Sheila Hylton – The Bed's Too Big Without You – 4:41
10. Gregory Isaacs – Soon Foward – 3:20
11. Carlene Davis – The Harder They Come – 6:22
12. Mighty Diamonds – Right Time – 4:34
13. Third World – 1865 (96° In The Shade) – 3:38
14. Third World – Rock The World – 5:59

Key Credits

• Art Direction & Design: Design Central, Roger Plaster
• Coordinator (Production Coordinator): Olivia Grange-Walker
• Executive Producer: Robert H. Peitscher
• Recording Engineers: Jay Steinberg, Michael Franklin
• Mastered By: José Rodriguez
• Mixed By: Benj. Kanters, Phillip Zaidie
• Photography (Cover & Back Photo): Johnnie Black
• Producer: Jay Steinberg
• Associate Producers: Karen Baxter, Olivia Grange-Walker