Linval Thompson Dread Are The Controller

    Thompson Sound
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    • Linval Thompson – Dread Are The Controller
    • Linval Thompson – Dub Are The Controller
    • 1. Dread Are The Controller
    • 2. Dub Are The Controller

    1979 recording from Producer and Singer Linval Thompson, heavy roots riddim with the soulful vocals floating over the top, full dubwise on the flip.

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      Originally released in 1978 on Trojan Records, superb roots album with "Dread Are The Controller" "I Love Marijuana" a must have..Now on CD
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      • – Dread Are The Controller
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      Other Releases on Thompson Sound

      Linval ThompsonI Love MarijuanaThompson Sound
      Originally released in 1978 on Trojan Records, superb roots album with "Dread Are The Controller" "I Love Marijuana" a must have..Now on CD
      • – I Love Marijuana
      • – Dread Are The Controller
      • – The Children Of The Ghetto
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      • – Begging For Apology
      • – Not Follow Fashion
      • – Roots Lady
      • – Big Big Girl
      • – Just Another Girl
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      • – Jamaican Colley (Version)
      • CD£12.00
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      • LP£18.00
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