VA - The Complete UK Upsetter Singles Collection, Vol. 1+2+3+4 (8 x CD's)

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VA - The Complete UK Upsetter Singles Collection, Vol. 1+2+3+4 (8 x CD's)

Volume 1
In 1968 and '69, the rock steady sound of Jamaican pop music was slowing down and becoming what would shortly be called "reggae." It was also the period during which the British label Trojan Records finally realized that Lee Perry's Upsetter label in Jamaica was making some of the best reggae and rock steady recordings anywhere. So over the course of 1969, Trojan released 25 Upsetter singles in the U.K., all of which are presented with their B-sides on this two-disc set, for a total of 50 tracks. Now, 50 is a big number, and it would be unreasonable to expect every one to be spectacular. And indeed, there is an instrumental version of "Moonlight Bay" that has absolutely no reason for existing. But pretty much everything else here actually is fairly spectacular. Early tracks by David Isaacs (including a wonderful cover of the Jim Reeves hit "He'll Have to Go") and Winston Jarrett, classic Upsetters instrumentals like "Return of Django" and "Cold Sweat," obscurities by such little-known groups as the Ravers and the Bleechers -- all of it shimmers with that special weirdness that seems to suffuse all Lee Perry productions. The Upsetters' rhythm section would later form the core of the Wailers, and you can hear the beginnings of the heavy but stately, almost thoughtful groove that would typify their work with Bob Marley on these early singles. This set is the most enjoyable history lesson you may ever sit through. (AllMusic Review by Rick Anderson)

Volume 2
Between 1969 and 1973, the Trojan label released over 200 singles on its Upsetter imprint, a subsidiary label dedicated to music produced and/or performed by the great Lee "Scratch" Perry and his house band, the Upsetters. This two-disc set is the second in a series of reissue compilations; Volume 1 consisted of 50 tracks originally released between 1969 and 1970, and this one concentrates on releases from 1970. There are a number of essential tunes, including the immortal "Django Shoots First" (here titled "Bronco," as it was on its original single release), "The Thanks We Get" (featuring the young Junior Byles as a member of the Versatiles) and a fun, slightly psychedelic reggae version of "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye." Dave Barker shows up on many of these cuts, and while he can be something of an acquired taste, once it's acquired his singing can be addictive -- "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" is, hands down, the best track in the program. But ultimately, that's rather faint praise. Too much of this stuff (including the pointless pastiche of "Kill Them All" and a wretched and inadvertently polytonal version of Bunny Wailer's classic "Dreamland") will appeal strictly to Perry completists. Historically important as they may be, not all of the Upsetter singles are worth reissuing.  (AllMusic Review by Rick Anderson)

Volume 3
The third instalment in Trojan's series of singles from Lee "Scratch" Perry's Upsetter label picks up in late 1970, where Volume 2 left off, and takes the series into 1971. As with the first two volumes, the two-disc digipack includes a booklet with lots of very cool photos and extensive notes on each song; and also like the others, this one is chock full of great songs by artists both famous and obscure, all of them colored by Perry's trademark brilliant (if always quirky) production style. The 47 tracks include some familiar favorites, such as Junior Byles' strangely moving "Place Called Africa," Bob Marley's epochal herb anthem "Kaya," and the inevitable four or five takes on the "Small Axe" rhythm. But there are also some wonderful obscurities, including Hortense Ellis's delightful rock steady renditions of "Take a Little Piece of My Heart" and "Suspicious Minds," and Stranger Cole's scornful "Run Up Your Mouth." The Upsetters' dub version of "Dreamland" is, thankfully, not the horrendous organ showcase previously featured on Perry's Africa's Blood album. Like the other two volumes in this series, this one should be considered an essential purchase for Perry aficionados, but any reggae fan will get lots of pleasure from it as well.   (AllMusic Review by Rick Anderson)

Volume 4
This is the final installment in Trojan's monumental reissue series covering the entire output of its Upsetter subsidiary, the imprint under which Trojan distributed singles produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry in the U.K. between 1968 and 1973. The sound quality is somewhat improved over the earliest singles (documented in Vol. 1 of this series), but all of the basic elements remain essentially the same: the effortlessly propulsive skank of Perry's studio band, the Upsetters, the A-list vocalists and instrumental guests (who include top DJs like Dennis Alcapone and Big Youth, as well as organist Ansel Collins, singer Junior Byles, and even Bob Marley), and Perry's own signature vibe, which manages to be mystical, rootsy, vulgar, and sanctified all at the same time. Highlight tracks include Wesley "Germs" Martin's brilliant "Whiplash" (chatted over the ubiquitous "People Funny Boy" rhythm), the classic version of the Wailers' "Keep on Moving," and Junior Byles' "Beat Down Babylon." As always, the packaging includes an informative overview essay and extensive track-by-track notes. Inevitably, some of this material is duplicated elsewhere in the Trojan catalog; however, for hardcore Perry fans, the combination of rare material and chronological presentation makes this entire set a must-own. (AllMusic Review by Rick Anderson)

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VA - The Complete UK Upsetter Singles Collection, Vol. 1 [1998] CD1+CD2
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VA - The Complete UK Upsetter Singles Collection, Vol. 2 [1999] CD1+CD2
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VA - The Complete UK Upsetter Singles Collection, Vol. 4 [2001] CD1+CD2
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Track list 1

 1. Eight For Eight - Lee Perry
  2. You Know What I Mean - The Inspirations
  3. Return Of Django - The Upsetters
  4. Dollar In The Teeth - The Upsetters
  5. Good Father - David Isaacs
  6. What A Situation - Slim Smith
  7. Good Father - The Upsetters
  8. People Funny Fi True - Lee Perry
  9. What A Price - Busty Brown
  10. How Can I Forget - Busty Brown
  11. I've Got Memories - David Isaacs
  12. Leaving On A Jet Plane - David Isaacs
  13. Mini Dress - Winston Jarrett
  14. Mad House - Lee Perry
  15. Night Doctor - The Upsetters
  16. I'll Be Waiting - The Termites
  17. To Love Somebody - Busty Brown
  18. Farmer's In The Den - The Bleechers
  19. Kiddyo - The Silvertones
  20. Endlessly - The Silvertones
  21. Man From M.I.5 - The Upsetters
  22. Oh Lord - The West Indians
  23. He'll Have To Go - David Isaacs
  24. Since You Are Gone - David Isaacs
  25. Medical Operation - The Upsetters
Disc: 2
  1. Badam Bam - The Ravers
  2. A Live Injection - The Upsetters
  3. Everything For Fun - The Bleechers
  4. Come Into My Parlour - The Bleechers
  5. Dry Up Your Tears - The Mellotones
  6. Cold Sweat - The Upsetters
  7. Pound Get A Blow - The Bleechers
  8. Hello Dolly - Pat Satchmo
  9. Kind Of The Trombone - Busty Brown
  10. The Vampire - The Upsetters
  11. Check Him Out - The Bleechers
  12. Soulful I - The Upsetters
  13. No Bread And Butter - Milton Morris
  14. Who To Tell - Bruce Bennett
  15. I Can't See Myself Cry About You - Busty Brown
  16. The Dirty Dozen - The Shadows
  17. Crying Too Long - The Shadows
  18. Drugs And Poison - The Upsetters
  19. Stranger On The Shore - The Upsetters
  20. The Same Thing That You Gave To Daddy - Nora Dean
  21. A Testimony - The Upsetters Pilgrims
  22. The Same Things - The Gaylads
  23. I Wear My Slanders - The Gaylads
  24. Yakety Yak - Lee Perry
  25. The Tackro - Lee Perry


Track list 2
 1. Kill Them All - Lee Perry
  2. Soul Walk - The Upsetters
  3. Bronco - Sir Lord Comic
  4. One Punch - The Upsetters
  5. Do You Like It - Lee Perry
  6. A Touch Of Fire - The Upsetters
  7. Consider Me - Busty Brown
  8. Consider Me Version - The Upsetters
  9. Melting Pot - The Heaters
  10. Kinky Mood - The Upsetters
  11. Spinning Wheel - Dave Barker
  12. Spinning Wheel Version - The Upsetters
  13. Shocks Of Mighty - Dave Barker
  14. Set Me Free - Dave Barker
  15. Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye - The Upsetters
  16. Pick Folk Kinkiest - The Upsetters
  17. Granny Show Part 1 - Dave Barker
  18. Granny Show Part 2 - Dave Barker
  19. Fire Fire - The Upsetters
  20. The Jumper - The Upsetters
  21. The Pillow - The Upsetters
  22. Grooving - The Upsetters
  23. Self Control - Martin Riley
  24. The Pill - Martin Riley
  25. Let It Be - The Soulettes
Disc: 2
  1. Big Dog Bloxie - The Upsetters
  2. Fresh Up - The Upsetters
  3. Toothache - The Upsetters
  4. The Thanks We Get - The Versatiles
  5. Hurry Up - The Versatiles
  6. My Cup - Bob Marley & The Wailers
  7. Son Of Thunder - Lee Perry
  8. Thunder Version - The Upsetters
  9. Blood Poison - The Upsetters
  10. Dreamland - The Upsetters
  11. Version Of Cup - The Upsetters
  12. Sipreano - Lee Perry
  13. Ferry Boat - The Upsetters
  14. Some Sympathy - Dave Barker
  15. Tender Love - The Untouchables
  16. Same Thingall Over - The Untouchables
  17. It's Over - The Untouchables
  18. Bigger Joke - The Upsetters
  19. Return Of The Vampire - The Upsetters
  20. Sound Underground - Dave Barker
  21. Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying - Dave Barker
  22. Justice - The Upsetters
  23. Duppy Conqueror - Bob Marley & The Wailers
  24. Upsetting Station - Dave Barker
  25. Dig Your Grave - The Upsetters

Track list 3

 1. Tight Spot - Dave Barker
  2. Knock On Wood - The Untouchables
  3. Heart and Soul - The Upsetters
  4. Zig Zag - The Upsetters
  5. Elusion - The Upsetters
  6. Big John Wayne - The Upsetters
  7. Mr. Brown - Bob Marley & The Wailers
  8. Dracula - The Upsetters
  9. Confusion - The Untouchables
  10. Confusion (Version) - The Upsetters
  11. Kaya - Bob Marley & The Wailers
  12. Kaya (Version) - Bob Marley & The Wailers
  13. Small Axe - Bob Marley & The Wailers
  14. All In One (Medley) - Bob Marley & The Wailers
  15. You've Got To Be Mine - The Hurricanes
  16. You've Got To Be Mine (Version) - The Upsetters
  17. Shocks '71 - Charlie Ace
  18. The Creeper - Charlie Ace
  19. The Creeper - The Upsetters
  20. Copasetic - The Upsetters
  21. Don't Cross The Nation - Little Roy
  22. Groove Me - Dave Barker
  23. Screwdriver - Dave Barker
Disc: 2
  1. What a Confusion - Dave Barker
  2. What a Confusion - The Upsetters
  3. Earthquake - The Upsetters
  4. Place Called Africa - Junior Byles
  5. Run Up Your Mouth - Stranger Cole
  6. Mouth (Version) - The Upsetters
  7. Never Had A Dream Come True - Glen Adams
  8. Never Had a Dream Come True (Version) - The Upsetters
  9. Picture On the Wall - The Wailers
  10. Picture On the Wall - The Upsetters
  11. Small Axe (More Axe Stereo Version) - Bob Marley & The Wailers
  12. Small Axe - The Upsetters
  13. Dark Moon (Blue Moon) - The Upsetters
  14. You'll Be Sorry - David Isaacs
  15. Dreamland - The Wailers
  16. Dreamland (Version) - The Upsetters
  17. Well Dread - Dennis Alcapone
  18. Well Dead (Version) - The Upsetters
  19. Piece of My Heart - Hortense Ellis
  20. Piece of My Heart (Version) - The Upsetters
  21. Suspicious Minds - Hortense Ellis
  22. Earthquake (Alternate Version) - U. Roy
  23. Give Me Power - The Stingers
  24. Give Me Power (Version) - The 3rd & 4th Generation

Track list 4

 1. Alpha And Omega - Dennis Alcapone
  2. Beat Down Babylon - Junior Byles Ad The Upsetters
  3. Example Pt 1 - Winston Wright And The 3rd And 4th Generation
  4. Example Pt 2 - Winston Wright And The 3rd And 4th Generation
  5. Mighty Cloud Of Joy - Lloyd Parks
  6. Mighty Cloud Version - Lloyd Parks And The Upsetters
  7. Bet You Dont Know - Chenley Duffus And The Soul Avengers
  8. Babylon Chapter 5 - The Upsetters
  9. Wonder Man - Dennis Alcapone And Dave Barker
  10. Africa Stand - Dennis Alcapone
  11. Give Me Power No 2 - King Iwah And The Stingers
  12. Public Enemy Number One - Max Romeo
  13. He Who Feels It - Prince Talis Amd Challis
  14. Black Mans Time - Neville Grant
  15. Black Supreme - Ansell Collins And The Upsetters
  16. French Connection - Lee Perry And The Upsetters
  17. French Connection (Chapter 2) - Lee Perry And The Upsetters
  18. Babylon Burning - Maxey Niney And Scratch
  19. To Be Your Lover - Chenley Duffus And The Soul Avengers
  20. (Festival) Da Da - Junior Byles
  21. Da Da Version - Lee Perry And The Upsetters
  22. Master Key - Dennis Alcapone
  23. Key Hole - Dennis Alcapone And The Upsetters
  24. Back Biter - Dennis Alcapone And Lee Perry
  25. Back Biter (Version) - Lee Perry And Dennis Alcapone
  26. Whiplash - Wesley Germs Martin
  27. Whiplash Part 2 - The Upsetters
  28. Natty Natty - Alva Reggie Lewis
  29. Natty Natty Version - Alva Reggie Lewis And The Upsetters
  30. Keep On Moving - Bob Marley Ad The Wailers
  31. African Herbsman - Bob Marley And The Wailers
  32. One Love One Heart - The Righteous Flames
  33. Moving Version - Big Youth
  34. Water Pump - Lee Perry
  35. Pumping Version - Lee Perry And The Upsetters
  36. Preacher Man - The Stingers
  37. Preacher Version - The Stingers And The Upsetters
  38. Puss-See-Hole - Lee Perry And The Upsetters
  39. Want To Be Loved - Winston Groovy
  40. Jungle Lion - Lee Perry And The Upsetters
  41. Freak And Skank - Lee Perry And The Upsetters
  42. Cow Thief Skank - Charlie Ace And Lee Perry
  43. Seven And Three Quarters Skank - Charlie Ace And The Upsette
  44. News Flash - Leo Graham
  45. Flashing Echo - Leo Graham And The Upsetters
  46. Stranger On The Shore - David Isaacs
  47. John Devour - Dillinger

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