Jah Malla – Jah Malla (Vinyl, LP, Album, Specialty Pressing, 1981, Modern Records)

Why This Record Matters
Jah Malla is a 1981 roots reggae album produced and arranged by acclaimed composer Michael Kamen. The record balances spiritual and socially conscious material such as “Africa Is Rising,” “Jah Love,” and “Oh Jah Man” with the band’s reggae interpretations of familiar songs.

Collector Note
This US Modern Records edition carries catalog number MR 38-135 and was pressed by Specialty Records Corporation. Both sides were mastered at Masterdisk by Bob Ludwig, and the copy includes its original inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: Strong VG player copy
Sleeve: VG+ with notch cut at upper-right, includes original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Specialty Pressing
Label: Modern Records
Catalog Number: MR 38-135
Country: US
Year: 1981
Genre: Reggae
Style: Roots Reggae

Matrix / Runout
Side A: ST-MR-804625A 0-1 SM1-2 SP MASTERDISK RL
Side B: ST-MR-804626A SP MASTERDISK RL 0-1 SM2-1

Tracklist
Side A
A1 She's Reggae For It Now 2:46
A2 Ain't No Man Righteous, No Not One 3:50
A3 Wisdom 2:46
A4 Africa Is Rising 3:54
A5 Jah Love 3:33
A6 Bad Moon Rising 3:29
Side B
B1 I'll Be Around 3:05
B2 Wait Until The Lights Go Down 4:31
B3 Oh Jah Man 4:28
B4 Too Bad 3:09
B5 Related To What 3:34
B6 Israel Train 4:21

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.

About Maple City Music
Maple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.