Black Uhuru – Chill Out (Vinyl LP, 1982, Island Records IL 9752, Specialty Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Chill Out comes from Black Uhuru’s early-1980s period with Michael Rose, Duckie Simpson, and Puma Jones, backed by the production and rhythm team of Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare. Recorded at Channel One and Compass Point, the album also features Wally Badarou, Mikey Chung, Ansel Collins, and percussionist Sticky Thompson. Its nine tracks include “Chill Out,” “Darkness,” and “Mondays.”

Collector Note
This 1982 U.S. Island Records IL 9752 edition is the purple-label Specialty Records Corporation pressing, identified by SP in the label matrices. The supplied Variant 1 runouts carry STERLING stamps, corresponding with the album's mastering at Sterling Sound.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Specialty Pressing
Label: Island Records – IL 9752
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Reggae
Style: Roots Reggae

Matrix / Runout
Runout A, variant 1: STIL 824961 A SM2- STERLING
Runout B, variant 1: STIL 824962-B O-1 SM1-1 STERLING

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Chill Out – 5:58
A2 Darkness – 4:00
A3 Eye Market – 3:16
A4 Right Stuff – 4:34

Side B
B1 Mondays – 3:20
B2 Fleety Foot – 4:00
B3 Wicked Act – 3:26
B4 Moya (Queen Of I Jungle) – 3:29
B5 Emotional Slaughter – 3:41

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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