Lee Scratch Perry - The Wonderman Years Vol. 1 Lee Scratch Perry
• Limited Edition Infinite Ruby & Celestial Blue Vinyl 2LP
• OBI side strip with Printed inner sleeve
• Remastered For Audiophile Listeners
• Collector Edition Limited To 3,000 Copies Worldwide
This product is an RSD Black Friday 2026 title, which is available to buy in-store from 8am on Friday 27/11/2026, and online from 8am on Saturday 28/11/2026.
Before becoming one of dub’s most influential architects, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry was already transforming Jamaica into a limitless sonic laboratory. This outstanding collection brings together twenty-three recordings from the golden age of roots reggae and the birth of dub experimentation.
Junior Byles, Big Youth, Dennis Alcapone, Augustus Pablo and the Upsetters all converge in a vibrant mix of vocal cuts, DJ versions, heavyweight rhythms and fearless studio innovation. Tracks such as Beat Down Babylon, Place Called Africa and Give Me Power capture the creative energy of an era when Perry was constantly redefining the possibilities of reggae music.
Long unavailable on vinyl, this essential set finally receives the deluxe treatment it deserves, featuring the original and iconic Wonderman comic book cover artwork, an OBI side strip, printed inner sleeves with exclusive liner notes, and two stunning comic book-inspired vinyl colours: Infinite Ruby & Celestial Blue. A fascinating journey into the boundless imagination of a true musical visionary and pioneer.
Track List
Side A
1. Big Youth - Moving Version (DJ Version)
2. Junior Byles - Beat Down Babylon
3. The Upsetters - Ital Version (aka Babylon Chapter 5)
4. Junior Byles & Jah T - Informer Men
5. Dennis Alcapone - Alpha and Omega
6. Maxie, Niney & Scratch - Babylose Burning (aka Babylon’s Burning)
Side B
1. The Stingers - Give Me Power
2. Roy Lee & King Iwah, The 1st - Give Me Power (Version 2)
3. The Upsetters - Sunshine Showdown
4. The Upsetters - Tipper Special
5. Lloyd Parks - Mighty Clouds of Joy
6. Lloyd Parks - Professor Ironside
Side C
1. The Upsetters - Iron Curtain
2. Junior Byles - Place Called Africa
3. Dennis Alcapone - Africa Stand (aka Place Called Africa Verse 5)
4. Winston Cool aka Dr. Alimantado - Chapter 3 Of Africa (aka Place Called Africa Verse 3)
5. Dennis Alcapone - Jah Rastafari (aka Place Called Africa Verse 6)
6. King Medious aka Milton Henry - This World
Side D
1. Junior Byles - Fever
2. Augustus Pablo - Hot & Cold
3. Jah T - Lick the Pipe Peter (Part 4)
4. The Stingers - Preacher Man
5. The Upsetters - Preacher Man (Version)