Various - Black Symbol Presents: Handsworth Explosion Vol. One LP

Description:
Ahead of the release of a CD combining both volumes of this unique musical project, we are pleased to make "Black Symbol present Handsworth Explosion Vol. One" once more available on its original format, vinyl. As with the second volume, the original of this release suffered from limited distribution and despite the valiant efforts of band members to promote the album, literally travelling around the UK's record shops with boxes of LPs, the original release sold in very limited numbers. It has justifiably become one of the most sought after and expensive British reggae LPs and one where the music more than lives up to expectations. Black Symbol provided other local Handsworth based bands with the opportunity to record their songs properly in the well equipped Outlaw Studio and then gave them the platform of this album with each band getting two tracks to showcase their talent. This album lifts the lid on a scene that was overflowing with talent and yet rarely documented.
Format & package: LP
Record label: Reggae Archive Records
Year of release: 2014 (reissued)
Tracks:
A1 Sceptre - Ancestors Calling
A2 Truths & Rights - New Language
A3 Black Symbol - Travelling
A4 Gerald Love - Jah Children
A5 Zephaniah - Music Business
B1 Truths & Rights - Saddest Moment
B2 Black Symbol - Spiritual Reggae
B3 Gerald Love - Scandal Man
B4 Sceptre - Living On Strong
B5 Zephaniah - Free Man