Earth And Stone - Kool Roots (1979) 2-LP and similar items

Catalog Number: CHADLP007 Condition Details: Import from UK. Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Double LP. Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front/back/inner-gate); surface impressions, surface abrasions (front/back). Inner-sleeves are original (generic white). Spine is mostly readable with wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners; one top-right edge partially unglued. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Cool Roots False Ruler Holy Land Of Home Devil Must Of Made You Free Black Man Jail House Set Me Free That's The Way You Feel Don't Let Them Fool You In Time To Come Three Wise Men Once Bitten Twice Shy Cool Roots Dub Dub Ruler Holy Land Devil Wise Black Roots House Of Dub Feelings Jester Not Future Knowledge Wiser Dub About The Record: Kool Roots, by Earth And Stone, features vocal tracks and their dub counterparts?compiling their singles recorded at the legendary Channel One Studios from 1973 onward. Produced by JoJo Hookim, the album captures the duo's signature style of alternating lead vocals with harmonious Rasta-infused lyrics addressing themes of freedom, spirituality, and social justice, backed by the studio's renowned house band, the Revolutionaries. Historically significant for its innovative gatefold packaging and dual-format release, which was rare for reggae acts at the time, Kool Roots helped elevate Channel One's reputation during the golden era of Jamaican roots music and showcased Earth Stone's obscure yet high-quality output that influenced the genre's global spread. The compilation topped specialist reggae charts worldwide upon release, solidifying its status as a cornerstone of conscious reggae. Standout hit singles include the haunting In Time to Come, alongside Jail House Set Me Free and False Ruler, which became enduring favorites in the Jamaican music scene.