Sir Lord Comic, Count Machuki, The Destroyers ‎– The Return Of Franco Nero 7" Vinyl 17 North Parade

Bullet proof four track EP fully loaded with in-demand sure-shots from two foundation gun-slingers.

 For Record Store Day (April) 2022 , 17 North Parade (VP Music Group) dug into the roots of reggae and soundsystem culture.

The Return Of Franco Nero (7-inch EP) is a deep crate celebration of two of the first Jamaican soundsystem MCs to appear on vinyl. Sir Lord Comic and Count Matchuki exemplify the toasting emcee style of the 1960s. Here, they are found on Joe Gibbs productions recorded in 1969/70. 

The tracks reveal the more restrained style of the early MCs, which provided space for the featured instrumentalists to shine. 

Tracks include Sir Lord Comic’s - Franco Nero and The Destroyers’ - Franco Nero Version backed with Sir Lord Comic’s - Jack Of My Trade & Count Matchuki’s - Movements.

This special release also highlights early reggae’s thematic affinity for the ‘Spaghetti Western’ genre (Italian-made cowboy films of the 1960s). 

The title name-checks the popular actor Franco Nero, known as the lead in Sergio Corbucci’s 1966 film ‘Django’ – the film Jimmy Cliff’s character Ivan attends in a scene from 1972 film ‘The Harder They Come’.

This release features the cover art of acclaimed illustrator @tonymcdermott.art whose work has adorned @GreensleevesRecords releases since 1980..

33rpm 7" vinyl with full picture sleeve in shrink-wrap. 

Tracklisting 

A1. Sir Lord Comic - Franco Nero

A2. The Destroyers - Franco Nero Version

B1. Sir Lord Comic - Jack Of My Trade

B2. Count Machuki - Movements (The Joe Gibbs Way)

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Label: 17 North Parade

Format: 7" Vinyl

Release Date: 23/04/2022