Toyan-How The West Was Won Vinyl LP 180grm Greensleeves-GREL 20 NEW

	A$		48
	$		32

Description:

Ranking Toyan was already an established hitmaker by the time he linked up with producer Henry "Junjo" Lawes in 1981. Leaping from the sound systems to the studio, the DJ cut a string of popular singles initially for Don Mais and the Hoo Kim brothers, and by the end of '70s and early '80s many more producers as well. Meanwhile, Lawes was swiftly toppling the competition and setting himself up as the premier producer on the island, powered by the phenomenal riddims laid down by his studio band the Roots Radics. However, Lawes handled Toyan's album a bit differently than usual, though, allowing the tracks to bleed straight into each other, thus evoking the feel of a live sound system set. But that was after the fact, and thus doesn't explain the DJ's ferocious performances within, overall his best work from the period. It may be simply due to his excitement at working with Lawes or the sizzling riddims he was handed. These include Johnny Osbourne's "Ice Cream Loves" ("Children Children"), the Wailing Souls' "Bandits Taking Over" ("Capital Offence") and Michael Prophet's "Gunman" (the title track). The latter, an homage to the western, was initially released on 45, its popularity inevitably led to this full-length, with most everything included of similar high standards. And whether commentating on the boxing match between Dread and Baldhead on "Big Showdown," paying his respects to the late General Echo on "Tribute Entertainer," urging revolution on "Capital Offence," pushing the "Pope in a Di Corner," or even spouting nursery rhymes "Children Children," Toyan delivered the goods every time. How the West Was Won finds him at the top of his game. Greensleeves Records GREL 20

Tracks:

A SIDE

A1 How The West Was Won

A2 African Ting

A3 Big Showdown

A4 Toyan On The Go

A5 Lover Man Style

B SIDE

B1 Children Children

B2 Capital Offence

B3 Pope In A Di Corner

B4 Tribute To Entertainer

B5 Reggae Gone International

VINYL GRADING SCALE

MINT (M)

The record is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The sleeve and any extra items are in perfect condition.

EXCELLENT (EX)

The record shows signs of having been played but there is negligible loss in sound quality. The sleeve may have slight wear or creasing.

VERY GOOD (VG)

The record has been played many times but shows no significant deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks. Sleeve has normal wear and tear without any major defects.

GOOD (G)

The record has been played enough that the sound quality has deteriorated noticeably and may have pops and skips. The sleeve may suffer from scuffs, spine splits, ring wear and/or discolouration.

CONDITION: This item is in excellent or mint condition unless stated above.

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