Melody Makers Featuring Ziggy Marley – Play The Game Right (Vinyl LP, 1985, EMI America ST-17165, Jacksonville Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Play The Game Right was the first widely released album by the Melody Makers, the group featuring Ziggy, Stephen, Sharon, and Cedella Marley. Recorded and mixed at Tuff Gong Recording Studio, the album connects the next generation of the Marley family with Jamaican musicians including Aston and Carlton Barrett, Earl “Wire” Lindo, Earl “Chinna” Smith, and Tyrone Downie. Rita Marley served as executive producer.

Collector Note
This 1985 U.S. EMI America ST-17165 edition is a Jacksonville pressing, with the stamped “0” in the supplied runouts identifying Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Jacksonville. Both sides carry MASTERED BY EMI/A markings. This copy includes the original lyric inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG+
Includes original inner sleeve.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Jacksonville Pressing
Label: EMI America – ST-17165
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Reggae
Style: Roots Reggae

Matrix / Runout
Side A runout: ST-1-17165-P-1 #2 McM. MASTERED BY EMI/A 0
Side B runout: ST-2-17165-P-1 #1 MCM. MASTERED BY EMI/A 0

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Naah Leggo – 5:14
A2 What A Plot – 3:47
A3 Play The Game Right – 4:44
A4 Aiding And Abetting – 3:54
A5 Revelation – 3:33

Side B
B1 Children Playing In The Streets – 3:20
B2 Reggae Is Now – 4:29
B3 Unuh Nuh Listen Yet – 3:28
B4 Rising Sun – 5:24
B5 Natty Dread Rampage – 4:05

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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