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    Lee Perry - The Black Emperor Vol. 1 (Vocals) 7" Singles recorded at Black Ark Studio

    Studio 16
    • Prince Jazzbo – Natty Past Through Rome
    • The Congos – Ark Of The Covernant
    • Devon Irons – Ketch Vampire
    • Leo Graham – Doctor Demand
    • James Booms – Psalms Twenty
    • Junior Byles – Dreader Locks
    • Bunny & Ricky – Freedom Fighter
    • Twin Roots – Know Love
    • Lee Perry & The Upsetters – Kiss Me Neck
    • Max Romeo – Fire Fe The Vatican
    • Debra Keese – Travelling
    • Keith Rowe – Groovy Situation
    • 1. Prince Jazzbo – Natty Past Through Rome
    • 2. The Congos – Ark Of The Covernant
    • 3. Devon Irons – Ketch Vampire
    • 4. Leo Graham – Doctor Demand
    • 5. James Booms – Psalms Twenty
    • 6. Junior Byles – Dreader Locks
    • 7. Bunny & Ricky – Freedom Fighter
    • 8. Twin Roots – Know Love
    • 9. Lee Perry & The Upsetters – Kiss Me Neck
    • 10. Max Romeo – Fire Fe The Vatican
    • 11. Debra Keese – Travelling
    • 12. Keith Rowe – Groovy Situation

    Superb collection of rare 7" singles recorded at The Black Ark by Lee Perry between 1973 & 1979 featuring The Congos, Prince Jazzbo, Max Romeo, Junior Byles, Twin Roots plus uber rare tunes from Leo Graham & James Booms.

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