85835

    LEE PERRY BOOK Scratch The Super Ape: The Jamaican Releases

    EXCLUSIVE SIGNED COPIES ON PREORDER ONLY!!

    Scratch the Super Ape: The Jamaican Releases is a homage to LEE PERRY’s Vinyl releases from 1964 to 1982.

    More than 800 + label images plus a host of other images including classic Adrian Boot photographs of the Black Ark, give a powerful visual vibe to this 280-page book.

    A year-by-year discography plus features on Perrys work with key reggae artists such as Bob Marley, Junior Byles, Augustus Pablo, Junior Murvin and Yabby You are at the heart of Scratch the Super Ape.Sections on tracks recorded by others at the Black Ark and singles related to Scratch, complete the story.

    Scratch the Super Ape is an awesome catalogue of Lee Perry’s Vinyl output during his golden decades of the 1960s and 1970s.

    Other Releases on

    LabyrinthBritish Jazz on Record 1960-75
    MASSIVE large format 375 page £3kg hardback book, quarter bound in cloth, debossed cover! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 'This...
      • Book (3.6kg)£70.00
        Expected 01 MayPreorder
      Power Pop! (RSD 2026)American Power Pop for the Now Generation 1977-1981
      One-off coloured pressing exclusive for RSD 2026 15 super-rare USA punk/power pop classics you never heard from bands you never knew! Soul Jazz Records’...
      • Ambulance – It's All Up To You
      • Dow Jones and The Industrials – Let’s Go Steady
      • Hot Dates – I Can't Stay
      • Nastyfacts – Drive My Car
      • Pointed Sticks – What Do You Want Me to Do?
      • The Normals – Hardcore
      • Shoes – Tomorrow Night
      • The Reactions – It's Our Turn Now
      • Puppet Rulers – Outta My Mind
      • Testors – Together
      • The Scruffs – You're No Fun
      • The Reruns – So So Alone
      • The Wigs – You Say Ono
      • The Fingers – Isolation
      • The Reactions – In Society
      Jocelyn BrownSomebody Else's Guy
      Released in 1984 and a top 20 hit in the UK, Somebody Else’s Guy is a Bonafide classic disco record that everyone knows! Now back in the spotlight more...
        Simon Fisher TurnerSTUFF
        After portraying Ned East in the 1971 BBC TV adaptation of Tom Brown’s Schooldays and roles in films such as The Big Sleep (with Robert Mitchum) (1978),...
          Wayne Jarrett And The Bull Wackie AllstarsAfrican Woman
          DKR say..Six track 12" collecting all the cuts of Wayne's first recording for Wackie's, from 1976. A classic of raw underground vibes from the Sounds Unlimited...
          • Wayne Jarrett – African Woman
          • Wayne Jarrett – African Woman (LP Mix)
          Nicola ConteNAQUELA BASE
          An RSD vinyl only exclusive of a track from Nicola Conte's next album. A cover of Joao Donato's dancefloor jazz classic Naquela Base. The track will only...
            XzibitRestless
            It's only appropriate that Xzibit's highly anticipated, and often-delayed, Restless concluded hip-hop's millennial melting pot. After all, Xzibit's association...
              TroublemanTIME OUT OF MIND
              An expanded edition of a long out of print Far Out classic. This double vinyl edition will include the track 'Strikehard' for the first time, which was...
                • New 2×LP (Coloured Vinyl)£26.00
                  In stockAdd to Bag
                Carol Ann DuffyFeminine Gospels
                n Feminine Gospels, Carol Ann Duffy draws on the historical, the archetypal, the biblical and the fantastical to create various visions – and revisions...
                  • Book (200g) 9781035038565£10.99
                    In stockAdd to Bag
                  Andy WarholA
                  Part novel, part Pop artwork, Andy Warhol's a is an electrifying slice of life at his Factory studio'A work of genius' NewsweekIn the early 1960s, Andy...
                    Kae TempestDivisible by itself and one
                    Divisible by Itself and One is the powerful new collection from our foremost truth-teller Kae Tempest. Ruminative, wise, with a newer, more contemplative...
                      Straighten Up! BOOK Boss Reggae From PamaForeword by Harry Palmer
                      We got some more! BOMB REGGAE BOOK!! Originally formed in 1967 by the Palmer brothers - Harry, Jeff and Carl – Pama Records was a pioneer in bringing...
                        Awopbopaloobop AlopbamboomBy Nik Cohn
                          • Original Book (300g)£12.00
                            Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print Paperback Book
                            In stockAdd to Bag
                          The West Indian Experience in British SchoolsBy Raymond Giles
                            • Original Book (350g)£15.00
                              Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print Paperback Book in good condition
                              In stockAdd to Bag
                            Rebel SoundsMusic as Resistance
                            'Empathy is the currency of all music and Joe Mulhall does a great job of explaining how that quality has been used to generate solidarity for the struggle...
                              • Book (350g) 9781804442241£10.99
                                In stockAdd to Bag
                              Nikki GiovanniPoems: 1968-2020
                              Nikki Giovanni's poetry has dazzled and inspired readers for more than sixty years. When she first emerged from the Black Arts Movement in the late 1960s,...
                                Jamie Lidell & Luke SchneiderA Companion For The Spaces Between Dreams
                                Jamie Lidell and Luke Schneider have created a kind of sonic tool to navigate a liminal state of mind. Their new collaborative LP, A Companion For The...
                                  • New LP (Coloured Vinyl) 0309272740004£26.00
                                    In stockAdd to Bag
                                  I Hear Music In The StreetsNew York 1969-89
                                  Capturing the energy of New York City's music subcultures—across hip-hop, punk and rap—through an array of snapshots by photographers including...
                                    • Book (1.4kg) 9788410024687£48.00
                                      In stockAdd to Bag
                                    Don CherryHear & Now
                                      • New LP (Coloured Vinyl) 0889397842512£17.00
                                        In stockAdd to Bag
                                      Ellis ReginaO Bem Do Amor
                                        • New LP (Coloured Vinyl) 7427255403500£18.99
                                          In stockAdd to Bag
                                        Rock Against Racism 1976-1981By Syd Shelton
                                        Rock Against Racism is a body of photographs that Syd Shelton produced for and about the British Rock Against Racism movement (RAR) of 1976–1981. For...
                                          Clarks in JamaicaBy Al Fingers, includes photos by Adrian Boot, Dave Hendley, David Corio, Mark Read, Beth Lesser
                                          Back in stock! Last copies!Superb brand new edition of this excellent deluxe 240 pages hardback, 100s and 100s of photos and text. New edition includes...
                                            • Book (1.5kg) 9780956777393£40.00 £35.00
                                              In stockAdd to Bag
                                            Greensleeves BOOKThe First 100 Covers
                                            WICKED NEW HARDBACK BOOK! Charts the story of Greensleeves Records —from its beginnings as a mid-1970s West London record shop to its rise as a...
                                              The Other Side : A Journey into Women, Art and the Spirit World
                                              In an illuminating blend of memoir and art history, The Other Side explores the lives and work of a group of extraordinary women artists. From the twelfth-century...
                                                Soul Jazz Records hoodie (navy)
                                                Brand new Soul Jazz Records Functional Outer Wear Product #1 Exclusive to Sounds of the Universe Limited edition navy hoodie (large) with design.
                                                  Susan SontagNotes on Camp
                                                  These two classic essays were the first works of criticism to break down the boundaries between 'high' and 'low' culture, and made Susan Sontag a literary...
                                                    The Second Sexby Simone de Beauvoir
                                                    Everyone who cares about freedom and justice for women should read The Second Sex' GuardianSimone de Beauvoir famously wrote, 'One is not born, but rather...
                                                      • Book (400g) 9780099595731£14.99
                                                        In stockAdd to Bag
                                                      Beneath the UnderdogBy Charles Mingus
                                                      Bass player extraordinaire Charles Mingus, who died in 1979, is one of the essential composers in the history of jazz, and Beneath the Underdog, his celebrated,...
                                                        The Art of DancehallPosters and Flyers of Soundsystem Culture
                                                        Wicked book! Combining the energy and vibrancy of vernacular Jamaican art with the cultural insight that only original ephemera can bring, the flyers...
                                                          Revolutionary Letters
                                                          By turns a handbook of countercultural living, a manual for street protest, and a feminist broadside against the repressive state apparatus, Revolutionary...

                                                            People also bought

                                                            A History of the Jamaican Recording IndustryBook Three : THE UPSETTER TO THE COMPUTER ‘FROM THE BLACK ARK TO FIREHOUSE
                                                            THE UPSETTER TO THE COMPUTER ‘FROM THE BLACK ARK TO FIREHOUSE featuring Lee Scratch Perry, King Jammys, King Tubby, Augustus Pablo!!! Superb hardback...
                                                              A History of the Jamaican Recording IndustryBook Two: Rock Steady To Rockers From Treasure Isle To Channel One
                                                              Superb hardback 350-page book (nearly twice the size of the first one) with loads of text, photos, artefacts, record labels etc written by Noel Hawks....
                                                                Lee Perry The UpsetterDubwise Anthology Vol.1 (Dubs)Studio 16
                                                                Compilation of Lee 'Scratch' Perry productions, all from original 7" singles dated between 1973-79. All of the selections were recorded at The Black Ark...
                                                                • The Upsetter – Rockstone Dub
                                                                • The Upsetter – Noah Sugar Pan
                                                                • The Upsetter – Ketch A Dub
                                                                • The Upsetters – Black Bat
                                                                • The Upsetters – Proverbs Of Dub
                                                                • The Upsetters – Militant Rock
                                                                • The Upsetters – Iron I
                                                                • Lee Perry – Know Love Version
                                                                • The Upsetters – Kiss Me Neck - Da Ba Da
                                                                • Jah Lloyd – Leggo
                                                                • Lee Perry – Travelling Version
                                                                • The Upsetters – Groovy Dub
                                                                Vin GordonVin ShockRough Signal
                                                                VIN SHOCK – VIN GORDON ft.DUB KAZMAN Dub Kazman launched sub label which is called “Legendary Series” in 2022. Finally legendary series No.2...
                                                                • Vin Gordon – Vin Shock
                                                                • Dub Kazman – Dub 1
                                                                • – Dub 2
                                                                • – Dub 3
                                                                A History of the Jamaican Recording IndustryBook One: The Birth of Ska 'From Mento to Studio One'
                                                                Superb hardback 188-page book with loads of text, photos, artefacts, record labels etc written by Noel Hawks. With contributions and quotes from (wait...
                                                                  Deutsche Elektronische MusikSoul Jazz Records
                                                                  ‘a near-definitive guide to some of the world’s most extraordinary music’ (The Guardian). Featuring a stunning line-up of groups including Cluster,...
                                                                  • Can – Aspectacle
                                                                  • Between – Devotion
                                                                  • Harmonia – Dino
                                                                  • Gila – This Morning
                                                                  • Kollectiv – Rambo Zambo
                                                                  • Michael Bundt – La Chasse Aux Microbes
                                                                  • E.M.A.K – Filmmusik
                                                                  • Popol Vuh – Morgengruss
                                                                  • Conrad Schnitzler – Auf Dem Schwarzen Kanal
                                                                  • La Düsseldorf – Rheinita
                                                                  • Harmonia – Veterano
                                                                  • Faust – It's A Rainy Day, Sunshine Girl
                                                                  • Neu! – Hallo Gallo
                                                                  • Cluster – Heisse Lippen
                                                                  • Ibliss – Hi Life
                                                                  • Dieter Moebius – Hasenheide
                                                                  • Amon Duul II – Fly United
                                                                  • Popol Vuh – Aguirre 1
                                                                  • Ash Ra Tempel – Daydream
                                                                  • Tangerine Dream – No Man's Land
                                                                  • Amon Duul II – Wie Der Wind Am Ende Einer Strasse
                                                                  • Roedelius – Geradewohl
                                                                  • Can – I Want More
                                                                  • Deuter – Soham
                                                                  The MaytalsToots Presents The MaytalsChin Randys Records
                                                                  1977 rarity from Toots Hibbert's cracking live band from the time featuring Jackie Jackson, Rad Byran, Hux Brown, Winston Wright & Paul Douglas, produced...
                                                                  • – Black Rose
                                                                  • – Cash Box
                                                                  • – Disco Reggae
                                                                  • – Give Us A Peace Of The Action
                                                                  • – Live With Your Brother
                                                                  MerchantRock ItMerchant
                                                                  Soca
                                                                    Studio One DJ PartySoul Jazz Records
                                                                    Soul Jazz Records’ new Studio One DJ Party is the latest instalment from the mighty Studio One Records catalogue, a wicked new collection of the finest...
                                                                    • Screechie Dan – We A Don
                                                                    • Lone Ranger – My Number
                                                                    • Dennis Alcapone – Riddle I This
                                                                    • Kentrus – It A Fi Bun
                                                                    • Lone Ranger – Apprentice Dentist
                                                                    • King Sporty – DJ Special
                                                                    • Prince Jazzbo – Little Joe
                                                                    • Ragga Muffin – Ragga Muffin
                                                                    • Mad Roy – Universal Love
                                                                    • King Sporty – Choice Of Music
                                                                    • King Stitt – Rhyming Time
                                                                    • Prince Jazzbo – Fire Coal Version
                                                                    • Dillinger – Fountain on The Mountain
                                                                    • Michigan & Smiley – Thank You Jah
                                                                    • Prince Garthie – Raindrops
                                                                    • Jah Buzz – Automatic Clapping
                                                                    • Dennis Alcapone – El Paso
                                                                    • Big Joe – Nanny Version Skank
                                                                    Rockers All StarsChanting Dub With The Help Of The FatherRockers
                                                                    A serious must have for roots / dub heads, originally released in 1978 produced by Augustus Pablo & Everton Da' Silva. Rockers All Stars on fire mixed...
                                                                    • – Hammer Dub
                                                                    • – Fire Dub
                                                                    • – Firm Dub
                                                                    • – Children Dub
                                                                    • – H.I.M. Dub
                                                                    • – Clean Sweep
                                                                    • – Jah Dub
                                                                    • – Money Dub
                                                                    • – Santic Dub
                                                                    • – Equal Rights Dub
                                                                    Rising SonJah Jah RobeNew Flower
                                                                    Rising Son's rare mid 70s deep roots 7" originally released on New Flower J.A. with dub version on the flip. Produced by Allan Campbell
                                                                    • – Jah Jah Robe
                                                                    • – Version
                                                                    Lee Perry & Diggory KenrickThe AntisnakePressure Sounds
                                                                    Killer 10' from Mr Perry and Diggory Kenrick. Rhythm is 'Long Way' by Junior Byles. Four cuts and the 2 on the flipside are particularly nice. Comes in...
                                                                      The UpsettersUpsetters 4 Track Dub Plate 10"Pressure Sounds
                                                                      Highly recommended Four track Lee Perry dub mixes. Two cuts of Keep on moving on the A side and a mix each of Rainbow Country (Highway riding) and...
                                                                      • – Keep On Moving Dub Plate 1
                                                                      • – Keep On Moving Dub Plate 2
                                                                      • – Highway Riding Dub Plate 3
                                                                      • – Dub Thief Part 2 Dub Plate 4
                                                                      Freddie McGregorWicked HeartMister Tipsy
                                                                        Everal Cooper & The High TwoHelp Out This NationSonghai
                                                                        Ultra rare roots originally released on 12"  deep roots vocal cut with dub on the flip. clean and limited pressing..
                                                                        • – Help Out This Nation
                                                                        • – Dub
                                                                        Willie WilliamsArmagideon Time (Discomix Vocal / Version)Soul Jazz Records
                                                                        MASSIVE STUDIO ONE ANTHEM ALERT!!! Willie Williams' roots rock reggae classic Armagideon Time – the rare 12" extended Discomix version split into two...
                                                                        • Willie Williams – Armagideon Time (Discomix Vocal)
                                                                        • Willie Williams – Armagideon Time (Discomix Version)
                                                                        Jackie MittooOboe / Wall StreetSoul Jazz Records
                                                                        BACK IN STOCK!!MONSTER STUDIO ONE TUNE FIRST TIME EVER ON A SINGLE ! Two highly sought after tracks from Jackie Mitoo's legendary 'Showcase' album, originally...
                                                                        • Jackie Mittoo – Oboe
                                                                        • Jackie Mittoo – Wall Street
                                                                        Wailing SoulsThey Don't Know JahSonic Sounds
                                                                        One of Jamaica's classic roots harmony groups The Wailing Souls bring forward the sound of Channel 1 early eighties style. Hard to beat..repress on original...
                                                                        • – They Don't Know Jah
                                                                        • – Version
                                                                        Michael AnthonyLiving In SorrowsJah Fingers
                                                                        Sought after Jamaican roots 7" single from 1977 gets limited repress with original label repro
                                                                        • – Living In Sorrows
                                                                        • – Living Dub
                                                                        Junior MurvinPeople Get ReadyRock A Shacka
                                                                        Great roots rocker version of the Curtis Mayfield Classic, with Junior Murvin on fine form riding a tuff Upsetter rhythm from The Black Ark plus dub version...
                                                                        • Junior Murvin – People Get Ready
                                                                        • The Upsetters – People Get Ready Dub
                                                                        Soul Jazz Records presents Studio One Soul
                                                                        More classic Reggae from Jamaica's most important label ever . Studio One Soul tracks the link between American Funk and Soul and Jamaican Reggae at the...
                                                                          The UpsettersReturn Of The Super ApeVP
                                                                          Classic cult-favourite dub album from Lee Perry recorded at the Black Ark. Originally released in 1977 on Lion Of Judah / Upsetter records. Check "Dyon...
                                                                          • – Dyon Anaswa
                                                                          • – Return Of The Super Ape
                                                                          • – Psyche And Trim
                                                                          • New LP MOVLP2893C£23.00
                                                                            Limited 180g orange vinyl edition
                                                                            In stockAdd to Bag
                                                                          Upsetter Revue (ft. The Heptones, The Congos & Junior Murvin)Play On Mr. MusicRock A Shacka
                                                                          “Play On Mr Music” by the Upsetter Revue featuring The Heptones, The Congos and Junior Murvin, had long been the Holy Grail for roots reggae connoisseurs,...
                                                                          • Upsetter Revue – Play On Mr. Music
                                                                          • The Silvertones – Rejoice Jah Jah Children
                                                                          George FaithSuper Eight aka To Be A LoverStudio 16
                                                                          aka "To Be A Lover" originally released in 1977 on Black Swan in the U.K. Lee Perry's wicked Black Ark production and George Faith's soulful vocals make...
                                                                          • – I've Got The Groove
                                                                          • – Opportunity
                                                                          • – Turn Back The Hands Of Time
                                                                          • – There's A Train
                                                                          • – Midnight Hour
                                                                          • – To Be A Lover
                                                                          • – Diana
                                                                          • – So Fine