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Congos 17 North Parade Vp Records Roots Reggae Dub 2017

Performer: The Congos
Album: Heart Of The Congos
Label: 17 North Parade, VP Records
Catalog #: VPRL4212
MP3: 2085 mb | FLAC: 1351 mb
Released: 19 May 2017
Country: US
Style: Roots Reggae, Dub
Rating: 4.5/5
Votes: 117
Category: Reggae

Tracklist

1	Children Crying
2	Open Up The Gate
3	Fisherman Dub
4	Ark Of The Covenant
5	Bring The Mackaback
6	Don't Blame It On I
7	Noah Sugar Pan
8	Foundation Dub
9	Neckodeemus
10	At The Feast
11	Congoman
12	Sodom & Gomorrow
13	Solid Foundation
14	Can't Come In
15	Solid Foundation (Disco Cork Mix)
16	Fisherman
17	La La Bam-Bam
18	The Wrong Thing
19	Congoman Chant
20	Congoman (12" Mix)

Versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
none	The Congos	Heart Of The Congos ‎(LP, Album)	Black Art	none	Jamaica	1977
BEAT 2	The Congos	Heart Of The Congos ‎(LP, Album, RE)	Go-Feet Records	BEAT 2	UK	1980
VPRL1287	The Congos	Heart Of The Congos ‎(LP, Album, RE)	VP Records	VPRL1287	US	1993
VP4143	The Congos	Heart Of The Congos ‎(LP, Album, Red + LP, Comp + Dlx)	17 North Parade	VP4143	US	2008
BEAT 2	The Congos	Heart Of The Congos ‎(LP, Album, RE)	Go-Feet Records	BEAT 2	UK	1982

Credits

Backing Vocals – The Meditations
Bass – Boris Gardiner
Coordinator [Reissue Co-ordination], A&R – Chris O'Brien
Design [Album Design] – Gillian A. Gordon
Design [Reissue] – Tony McDermott
Drums – Michael Richards, Sly Dunbar
Edited By – Jerome Francique
Executive-Producer – Christopher Chin
Lead Guitar – Ernest Ranglin
Liner Notes [October 2016] – Harry Wise
Mastered By – Peter Gordon-Martin
Organ – Winston Wright
Percussion – Scully
Piano – Keith Sterling
Producer – Lee Perry
Remastered By – Kevin Metcalfe
Rhythm Guitar – Robert "Billy" Johnson
Written-By – C. Myton, R. Johnson

Notes

'3 album set remastered with extra tracks'

This is the remixed version of the album, released in 1978.
VP Records reissued the original 1977 version in April 2017 (Heart Of The Congos).

Cover features hand painted yellow stripes (like the 1977 version).

C4 to F3 are dubs, disco mixes, seven and twelve-inch versions.

℗ 2017 VP Music Group Inc.
© 2017 VP Music Group Inc.

Barcodes

Barcode: 0 54645 42121 8
Label Code: LC 28703
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): VPRL 4212 A MPO
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): VPRL 4212 B MPO
Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, etched): VPRL 4212 C MPO
Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, etched): VPRL 4212 D MPO
Matrix / Runout (Side E runout, etched): VPRL 4212 E MPO
Matrix / Runout (Side F runout, etched): VPRL 4212 F MPO

Companies

Phonographic Copyright (p) – VP Music Group, Inc.
Copyright (c) – VP Music Group, Inc.
Recorded At – The Black Ark
Mixed At – The Black Ark
Remastered At – The Soundmasters
Pressed By – MPO
Manufactured By – VP Records
Distributed By – VP Records

Video

Album

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Buridora

This 3xLP release of the Black Ark classic "Heart of the Congos" is an incredible reissue in my opinion! The original album is present in full along with several bonus tracks, dubs, discomixes, etc. Everything here is essential listening, and while I would also like to see the original mix re-released at some point separately, this reissue is by no means worse off for not including it. The art and packaging is top notch as well, with hand painted yellow stripes as per the original pressing. Very well done reissue by 17 North Parade and VP!

Freaky Hook

If you're just looking for a solid pressing of this classic album, this is a very good one. I have an earlier VP records pressing and this one blows it away quality-wise. Also, has "Nicodemus", my favorite track.

Fearlessrunner

Has anyone compared this version to the blood and fire release?

Jake

Thanks, good to know. Those Music Matters releases are special! Will have to search out a good copy of the Blood & Fire release.

Delari

One of the sadest reissue jokes in a long time ... you buy three records and on none of them you will find the orignal mix which you might acutally looking for a long time. Because the original mix just appears on a separate reissue, which is already sold for ridiculous loads of money, because the just pressed a few copies!

Wafi

I ordered this 3LP set online from my local record store. Even though the description did say that the original mix was included on the third LP, it wasn't. Perhaps there are sets out there that do include the original mix, but based on what other people are writing here and other websites I think it safe to assume that a 3LP set that includes the original mix does not exist. So if you were only planning to buy this set because it promised to include the original mix, don't. Or be very careful to make sure your copy does include it.That being said, if you are looking for a solid release of this album, I doubt you will be disappointed buying this one. Although I won't claim to be an expert on all the different releases of this album, I certainly had no problem with the sound of this one. I even did a quick comparison via Apple Music between the versions found on this set and the original mixes. To be honest I probably liked the version present here beter, although I can't say that for certain after one quick listening session.

Bulace

For anyone who cares, the 3xCD version from VP has the original mix on CD #3

Gerceytone

I am hearing that the 3-LP set follows Disc 1 & 2 from the CD, and is not the original Lee Perry mix. The original mix was issued as a 500 copy Record Store Day UK 2017 release. From a review: "...the set covering only the first two CD's of the CD version spread across the three LP's (i.e. no original Black Ark mixes!)..."

Carrot

This is an old thread now, but if you are still following it, from what you say do you think the 3 LP set will have just been pressed from the CD set, because if so no point in me buying a vinyl copy of a CD. Thanks.

Vathennece

I'd also like to know whether LP 1 offers the original mix or the later one (with added overdubs etc). The cover with the yellow-overpainted blue sidebars suggests it is the original LP (https://www.discogs.com/de/The-Congos-Heart-Of-The-Congos/release/2151327) which VP also re-released for RSD as a single item (https://www.discogs.com/de/The-Congos-Heart-Of-The-Congos/release/10174316), but then the labels are clearly those from the second version (https://www.discogs.com/de/The-Congos-Heart-Of-The-Congos/release/1723637) that's been disseminated ever since. The VP website is lamentably short of information on this. Has anyone bought the set and is able to tell us? Some background information seems to be included on the back of the inner sleeve around LP 1, unfortunately, the picture included above is too small to read. Any help available out there?

Zyangup

Hi the_real_teamforest, Thanks for checking the liner notes and for sharing the information provided in them here. The thing is that the B&F edition, much work as has gone into it, is NOT based on the original mix. If you're interested in the history of the record yourself, you may wish to read the article by Reggae researcher and expert David Katz on the two mixes and the various editions that came out of them here http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/station/2006/2006_congos.htmBest wishes and thanks again,gluecklichetage

Braned

In the liner notes on the sleeve of record 3 it is mentioned explicitly that this is the classic mix, same as on the Blood & Fire record.

Fek

Thanks a lot, nmesen, for your message (much appreciated), and also for pointing out VP's terrible marketing. I'll look out for the RSD vinyl edition then.

Altad

The recent VP 3xLP does NOT contain the original mix, it only has the more common second mix with the overdubs (same mix as Blood and Fire 2xLP). The marketing on this is terrible (i.e. the painted cover indicating its the original mix). However the recent VP 3xCD contains the original mix and the second overdubbed mix. Bummer, since this 3xLP could have been a complete set of the entire recording sessions on vinyl.

Kage

How do you know it does not have the original mix? Thanks

Gashakar

The track listing for the release shows it is not on here. The original mix is on the new 3xCD set though. But the only way to get it on vinyl is to buy the limited version vp released on record store day which they only made 500 copies of. Expensive now.

Falya

The good thing is that they seem to have got the right speed with this pressing.Can anyone confirm this?I just tap-tempo-ed "Fisherman"Blood & Fire CD: 84-85bpmRegular VPR pressing: 89bpmThis reissue: 85bpm

Fohuginn

So the original mix is only present on the 3CD set? What a disappointment...

Nagor

thanks for the heads up. I had this one pre-ordered on Amazon and was being prepared for despatch. can't believe Amazon are claiming it has the original mix. this is the only reason I was going to buy this. oh well, going to have to continue the search

post_name

I noticed that too, Amazon and quite a few other sites around are listing the third LP as having the Original Black Ark mix on it, and its wrong.Luckily sussed this before my pre-order was sent, so I cancelled it. What a missed oppertunity

MarF

Yep gonna have to pass on this. Looks like they did the original mix for that limited record store day version. Not paying the high prices for that either.

Defolosk

Vinyl is in preorder for 32 euros and some people already list it on discog at 90 euros.......It's pure robbery.Don't buy it at this price.

Cia

it's £26 on Amazon UK man. damn those flippers! peace

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