Freddie McGregor’s Showcase (1981), produced by roots reggae icon Winston “Niney” Holness, is a product of the era’s vocal-and-dub “showcase” format and a key release from one of Jamaica’s most iconic voices. Featuring dub-forward production and a seamless blend of Lovers Rock and conscious roots material, the album bridges the sound of 1970s Kingston with the more melodic direction that would carry McGregor into international success with ‘Big Ship’ the following year. This is the first official reissue in four decades and an essential record of McGregor’s early solo era.

    Limited edition numbered pressings on heavyweight color vinyl, exclusive for RSD26.

    Other Releases by Freddie McGregor

    Freddie McGregorMr. McGregorMusic On Vinyl
    Jamaican singer born in Clarendon, Jamaica on June 27, 1956. At age seven, he started singing backup for a local ska harmony duo called The Clarendonians...
    • – We Got Love
    • – Walls Of Jericho
    • – Jah Can Count On I
    • – Oh No Not My Baby
    • – Why Did You Do It?
    • – Zion Chant aka Jah A We Fathers
    • – Rastaman Camp
    • – Do Good
    • – Brandy
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    • – We Got Love
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    • – Zion Chant
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    • – Brandy
    • – Lovers Rock J.A. Style
    • – Sitting In The Park
    Freddie McGregorNever Run AwayGreensleeves Records
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        Other Releases on Observer

        The HeptonesEvery Day LifeObserver
        1978 roots vocal cut with Naggo Morris on lead vocals produced by Winston 'Niney' Holness for his label Observer with excellent dub version on the flip.
        • – Every Day Life
        • – Every Day Life Version
        The Messiah (Niney)I Soon KnowObserver
        Deep roots vocal cut from Niney originally released in 1977 with different dub on the flip from the original release.
        • The Messiah (Niney) – I Soon Know
        • Observers – One Foot Sammy
        Iron PhoenixNatty Dread ChristmasObserver
        Superb roots tune complete with killer dub, yes christmas has come early !! the heptones?? no company sleeve now..
        • – Natty Dread Christmas
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