The original 1979 Greensleeves ‘Original Rockers’ compilation was instrumental in bringing the music of Augustus Pablo to an international audience and with this 23 track set we pay tribute to that landmark release with a crucial selection of further cuts of the original albums classic rhythms including some rare sides making their album debut.
Augustus Pablo is the master of melodica and one of the most revered talents in reggae music. A re-release of the classic Augustus Pablo album "Original Rockers." Recorded originally between 1972–1975, the album was originally released on Greensleeves’ label. Reggae all-stars like guitar-ist Earl "Chinna" Smith, bassist Aston Barrett, vocalists Dillinger and Hugh Mundell are all featured guests. Mixed by the legendary King Tubby the album features mostly instrumental tracks such as the truly inspired singles, "Rocker’s Dub" and "Tubby’s Dub Song."
Augustus Pablo is the master of melodica and one of the most revered talents in reggae music. A re-release of the classic Augustus Pablo album "Original Rockers." Recorded originally between 1972–1975, the album was originally released on Greensleeves’ label. Reggae all-stars like guitar-ist Earl "Chinna" Smith, bassist Aston Barrett, vocalists Dillinger and Hugh Mundell are all featured guests. Mixed by the legendary King Tubby the album features mostly instrumental tracks such as the truly inspired singles, "Rocker’s Dub" and "Tubby’s Dub Song."