Augustus Pablo - Roots, Rockers & Dub 2LP Nature Sounds

Celebrating 50 years of Rockers – a remastered collection of rare/classic instrumentals and dubs from the legendary artist, presented as a double LP in a full colour gatefold jacket. Visionary artist Augustus Pablo is among the most important figures in reggae history. 

Widely credited with popularizing the use of the melodica in reggae, Pablo was a talented musician and an innovative producer who became an early dub pioneer. Now regarded as classics, his memorable 1970s recordings were part of the remarkable creative surge that vaulted the Jamaican music scene to international prominence. Much of this material was released by Rockers, an independent record label founded by Pablo and named after his popular Kingston sound system.

Now, Nature Sounds is proud to present Roots, Rockers, & Dub, a new Augustus Pablo vinyl collection celebrating the 50th anniversary of Rockers. Featuring classic dubs along with rare and out-of-print tracks, the album captures Pablo’s immense contribution to roots reggae by highlighting a wealth of material spanning his entire career, all released on Rockers. Fully remastered and released in partnership with the Pablo family, Roots, Rockers, & Dub is a fitting tribute to an artist whose music still reverberates heavily more than two decades after his passing. 

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A1. Brown Jim 

A2. King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown 

A3. Mountain View Dub 

A4. Java 

A5. 1 Rutland Close 

A6. Far East 

B1. Silent Satta 

B2. Pablo's Theme Song 

B3. Memories Of The Ghetto 

B4. Pablo's Armageddon 

B5. Third Eye 

C1. Ethiopia Dub 

C2. Israel In Harmony 

C3. Tippa Tone Blues 

C4. Park Lane Special 

C5. King David's Melody 

D1. Jungle Cry 

D2. Thunder Clap 

D3. Jah Dread (7" Version) 

D4. Pablo Meets Mr. Bassie 

D5. Skanking Easy 

D6. Cassava Piece (’79 Style)

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Label: Nature Sounds (USA Import)

Format: Gatefold Double Vinyl LP

Release Date: 15th September 2023