The Itals – Brutal Out Deh (LP, 1981, Nighthawk Records NH-303, US Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Brutal Out Deh was the Itals’ first full-length album, built around the harmony vocals of Keith Porter, Ronnie Davis and Lloyd Ricketts. Recorded and mixed at Jamaican studios including Harry J’s and Channel One, it features musicians including Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Style Scott, Flabba Holt, Tommy McCook and Bobby Ellis.

Collector Note
US 1981 Nighthawk Records pressing manufactured by Wakefield Manufacturing, with 39436 identifiers in the runouts. This copy includes the original lyric insert.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG
Includes: Original lyric insert

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Nighthawk Records – NH-303
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Reggae
Style: Reggae, Roots Reggae

Matrix / Runout
Side A: NH 303-A RE1 W 39436-A #3
Side B: NH 303-B RE1 W 39436-B #3

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Brutal – 3:30
A2 Herbs Pirate – 3:40
A3 Run Baldhead Run – 3:30
A4 Temptation – 3:39
A5 Action – 3:28
Side B
B1 Rastafari Chariot – 3:22
B2 Truth Must Reveal – 3:45
B3 Give Me What I Want – 3:00
B4 Time Will Tell – 3:10
B5 Smile Knotty Dread – 3:50

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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