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Description
Among the most important full-length album works from one of reggae’s greatest singers, "Mr. Isaacs" shows the great Gregory Isaacs in the prime of his career in 1976/1977. Better known for his love songs, Isaacs was equally adept at cultural themes. The tracks "Set The Captives Free" and "Slave Master" are among the most popular in his catalogue, the latter immortalized on film in the movie 'Rockers'. The track "Storm" became an early favourite in the dancehall, its rhythm track (aka the Storm riddim) is re-imagined no fewer than 75 times over the last 40 years.
"Mr. Isaacs" reissue coincides with the label’s 40th anniversary celebrations.
This pressing features the earliest known cover art and producer Ossie Hibbert’s original Earthquake labels, as found on the pre-release edition.
"Mr. Isaacs (Remastered)" comes with a printed inner sleeve featuring extended liner notes by Harry Hawke plus a great artist photo on the other side
TrTRACKS:
A1. Sacrifice A2. Storm A3. Stonybrook Children A4. Handcuff A5. Slave Master Side Two
B1. Get Ready B2. Set The Captive Free B3. The Winner B4. Smile
