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It could be Leggo... but I never heard of later presses on dis one... at least not from the 90's till nowadays... maybe it had more than just one pressing, but beside's the original release in 76 I believe the album could have been repressed later on in the 80's...

Or maybe just happened that more record collectors are using e-bay to sell their stuff and it now reveals to me that the album is not THAT rare as I thought it was... at least in terms of pressing quantities...

Or maybe I'm totally wrong and there are earlier represses on this classic album... but someone will have to prove me, coz I don't think trojan would repress this great "lost" album nowadays instead of spreading a few of it's tracks on their many Various compilations and box sets.... it's way smarter....

Blessings,

I agree with your point about ebay attracting more record boxes that have languished in storage. And now people have realised, - hey, them old records are worth a lot of money!

I've noticed the amount of new additions to the reggae listings each day is higher than even just one year ago - and MUCH higher than two-three years ago.

Satta I is a well produced Rasta culture statement; significant to say the least:

-Released in 1976 by Trojan, Satta I is one, if not the first, recording from JA that introduced the "flying cymbal" drum rhythm -the "Rockers" style. Not sure if it ever was rereleased on vinyl or cd.

-The identity of 'Lizzard' has been mistakenly atrributed to 'Lizzy'- a late 60's early 70's(?) DJ who cut some sides for Duke Reid at Treasure Isle. Satta I, incidentally, was mixed at Treasure Isle by Errol Brown.

-Some contend that Lizzard's vocals on Satta I belong to producer Clive Hunt. If so, an earnest and passion in Hunt's singing works nicely within the spacey and well dread rhythms-stripped down yet wide? Hunt's fragile yearnings lend the songs a certain authenticity in a way similar to the style of Trevor Bow and Sons of Jah.

The tracks can be previewed here: http://www.last.fm/music/Lizzard/Satta%20I

Roots,
Jah Chicken

"the greatest album ever" to many reggae fans

Are you taking about "Forward on to Zion " ?
Love from Ithiopia

Great album since the begginng to the end. I would rate it as an 9.0. Besides being a good singer Clive Hunt is also a great musician and that adds up to the album quite a bit. One of my favorities for sure. Satta I satta high...

respect.

@benjamin

http://www.roots-archives.com/release/2

KILLER!
10 of 10.