Max Romeo & the Upsetters - War Ina Babylon - Music & Performance - Vinyl
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| Management number | 254529782 | Release Date | 2026/11/07 | List Price | US$12.08 | Model Number | 254529782 | ||
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Originally rleased in 1976, War Ina Babylon was recorded with backing band the Upsetters and produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry at the Black Ark studio in Kingston, Jamaica - This re-issue faihfully replicates the original Island Records UK release and is pressed on 180gm vinyl. Widely regarded as Romeo's finest work, the album is a landmark of roots reggae, combining political commentary, Rastafarian themes, and Perry's distinctive dub-influenced production style. Released on Island Records, the album reflects the social and political turmoil of mid-1970s Jamaica, addressing poverty, violence, and oppression. It's lyrics frequently critique "Babylon," a Rastafarian term for corrupt systems of power, while also offering spiritual resistance and social awareness. The record features nine tracks, including some of Romeo's most enduring songs such as "One Step Forward," "War Ina Babylon," and "Chase the Devil," the latter becoming especially influential through later sampling in popular music.
- Max Romeo & the Upsetters - War Ina Babylon - Music & Performance - Vinyl
- Music
- Proper Records Uk
- Reggae
| Performer | Max Romeo & the Upsetters |
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| Music genre | Reggae |
| Music subgenre | Reggae |
| Music release type | 12" Album |
| Media format | LP |
| Original release date | 2026-06-19 |
| Edition | Re-issue |
| Language | English |
| Is collectible | Y |
| Number of tracks | 9 |
| Has parental advisory label | N |
| Track listing | One Step Forward, Uptown Babies, Chase the Devil, War Ina Babylon, Norman, Stealin', Tan and See, Smokey Room, Smile Out of Style |
| Record label | Proper Records Uk |
| Target audience | General Listeners |
| Music producer | Lee Scratch Perry |
| Track name | War Ina Babylon |
| Music media format | Vinyl Record |
| Is enhanced | N |
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