1978 Album on Vinyl LP!
A sublime set of roots, vocal and dubbed out instrumental magic, Close Encounters Of The Third World is a real lost gem in the treasure-filled Creation Rebel back catalogue. A true cross-atlantic collaboration - initial rhythm tracks were laid down in London in 1978, with horns and vocals overdubbed at Channel One in Jamaica, before bandleader Crucial Tony returned to London with the tapes for the album to be mixed by a visiting Prince Jammy.
Originally released on pre-On-U Sound label Hitrun, and the second album released by the group chronologically. Unavailable for 45 years, it has been carefully pieced back together, for this new edition featuring extended 12" discomix versions of "Beware" and "Natty Conscience Free", re-cut by Frank Merritt at The Carvery. Includes new sleevenotes by reggae scholar David Katz that tells the story of the album in full, plus download card.
Features
- Vinyl LP
- Re-Cut by Frank Merritt at The Carvery
- Pressed on BioVinyl
- Extended 12" Discomix Versions of "Beware" and "Natty Conscience Free"
- Sleeve Notes by David Katz
- Limited-Time Digital Download Card
Selections
Side One:
- Know Yourself
- Conspiring
- Beware
- Dangerous and Deadly
Side Two:
- Shouldn't Do That
- Creation Fever
- Natty Conscience Free
- Joyful Noise