Oku Onuora – Wi A Come / Wat A Situashan (12-Inch, 45 RPM, US Pressing, 1983, Heartbeat Records 12002)

Why This Record Matters
Oku Onuora is widely regarded as a foundational figure in Jamaican dub poetry, combining politically charged spoken-word performance with reggae rhythms. “Wi A Come” and “Wat A Situashan” present that approach in extended form, with the release dedicated to Nelson Mandela.

Collector Note
1983 US 12-inch pressing issued by Heartbeat Records under catalog number 12002 (41588). Both tracks were recorded and mixed at Tuff Gong Recording Studio, and the jacket was manufactured in Canada.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Saw cut at the upper-right corner

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, 12-Inch, 45 RPM
Label: Heartbeat Records – 12002 (41588)
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Reggae
Style: Dub Poetry

Tracklist
Side A
A Wi A Come 6:35

Side B
B Wat A Situashan 8:08

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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