Album

The Killer

Big Youth, Society Squad

1972 · Reggae

Rare pressing on Gatefold

The Killer by Big Youth, Society Squad

The Killer is a Reggae album by Big Youth, Society Squad, originally released in 1972. On Gatefold: 4 pressings tracked.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. AThe Killer

Side B

  1. BThe Killer (Version)

Sound DNA

  • Reggae
  • Roots Reggae
  • warm
  • celebratory
  • groovy

Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Although delivering the vocals Big Youth appears on the label in brackets as if he were only the composer.
DJ cut to the Gussie Clarke remake of the "Skylarking" rhythm best known from Skylarking (Jamaica 1972) (opens in a new tab).
Production is credited to "Roland Jenkins", but it was actually produced by Augustus "Gussie" Clarke.

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Big YouthVOCALS

Rare pressing on Gatefold · 4 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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