BLACK ART FROM THE BLACK ARK | VINYL RECORD (LP)
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BLACK ART FROM THE BLACK ARK | VINYL RECORD (LP)
Product DESCRIPTION
Release Date: 10/15/2021
In the film 'Roots, Rock, Reggae' there is extraordinary footage of Lee 'Scratch' Perry producing a session at the Black Ark. The sequence shows Junior Murvin collaborating with members of the Congos and the Heptones on a song improvised on the spot for the film crew. Before the vocals are recorded, the Upsetters lay down the backing track. The musical director of the session is the afro-haired bass player, Boris Gardiner. Gardiner was one of Jamaica's top bass players and arrangers in the 60s and 70s creating a run of classic tunes at Studio One. Gardiner's contributions to the music produced at The Black Ark are featured here on this 16 track 2xLP (CD features 2 bonus tracks) that features work from The Upsetters, Junior Murvin, Jimmy Riley and more. Black Art from the Black Ark contains features two previously unreleased dubplate mixes, several 12" mixes and and extended mix of Scratch's "What A Sin".
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Customers may cancel eligible unfulfilled items at any time before they enter the shipping process directly through their customer account portal. Once an item has entered shipment processing or has shipped, it becomes subject to our standard Returns & Refund Policy.
Tracklist Preview
- Roots Train - Junior Murvin (Previously Unreleased Dubplate Mix)
- Woman Gotta Have Love - Jimmy Riley (Previously Unreleased Dubplate Mix)
- Set Up Yourself - the Upsetters
- Brotherly Love - Henrick Nicholson (12" Mix)
- Let's Fall in Love - Junior Murvin
- Say a Little Prayer - Eric Donaldson (12" Mix)
- I Never Had It So Good - Jimmy Riley
- Mister Craven - Junior Murvin
- Such Is Life - Lord Creator (12" Mix)
- Such Is Life Version - the Upsetters
- Nuh Fi Run It Down Version - the Upsetters
- What a Sin - Lee Perry (Extended Mix)
- Ska Baby - Bobby Ellis
- Ska Version - the Upsetters
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Product DESCRIPTION
Release Date: 10/15/2021
In the film 'Roots, Rock, Reggae' there is extraordinary footage of Lee 'Scratch' Perry producing a session at the Black Ark. The sequence shows Junior Murvin collaborating with members of the Congos and the Heptones on a song improvised on the spot for the film crew. Before the vocals are recorded, the Upsetters lay down the backing track. The musical director of the session is the afro-haired bass player, Boris Gardiner. Gardiner was one of Jamaica's top bass players and arrangers in the 60s and 70s creating a run of classic tunes at Studio One. Gardiner's contributions to the music produced at The Black Ark are featured here on this 16 track 2xLP (CD features 2 bonus tracks) that features work from The Upsetters, Junior Murvin, Jimmy Riley and more. Black Art from the Black Ark contains features two previously unreleased dubplate mixes, several 12" mixes and and extended mix of Scratch's "What A Sin".
Tracklist Preview
- Roots Train - Junior Murvin (Previously Unreleased Dubplate Mix)
- Woman Gotta Have Love - Jimmy Riley (Previously Unreleased Dubplate Mix)
- Set Up Yourself - the Upsetters
- Brotherly Love - Henrick Nicholson (12" Mix)
- Let's Fall in Love - Junior Murvin
- Say a Little Prayer - Eric Donaldson (12" Mix)
- I Never Had It So Good - Jimmy Riley
- Mister Craven - Junior Murvin
- Such Is Life - Lord Creator (12" Mix)
- Such Is Life Version - the Upsetters
- Nuh Fi Run It Down Version - the Upsetters
- What a Sin - Lee Perry (Extended Mix)
- Ska Baby - Bobby Ellis
- Ska Version - the Upsetters
Become A Member
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Collect points. Get discounts. Enjoy free shipping.
Join The ClubBonus Rewards Points:
Earn extra points on every purchase and redeem them for discounts, store credit, or exclusive vinyl releases.
Free Shipping & VIP Perks:
Members enjoy complimentary shipping, priority handling, and exclusive access to limited-edition drops, presales, and member-only discounts.
Monthly Vinyl Delivery (Optional):
Receive a hand-picked record each month curated by our experts — delivered straight to your doorstep.
Flexibility:
No long-term commitments. You can change plans, pause, or cancel anytime — and keep your earned points.
Shipping Policy
In Stock Items
Items marked as In Stock typically ship within 2–5 business days.
Once your order ships, you’ll receive tracking information by email.
Backordered Items
Some items may be available on Backorder if inventory is temporarily unavailable.
When purchasing a backordered item:
- Payment is collected at checkout
- Your order secures a place in the fulfillment queue
- Items are fulfilled in the order they are purchased
Most backorders are fulfilled within approximately 3–6 months, though timelines may occasionally be longer depending on supplier manufacturing, distributor allocations, repress schedules, or inventory availability.
Backordered items may ship separately from other items in your order.
You can monitor, manage, or cancel eligible unfulfilled backordered items anytime through your customer account portal.
Preorder Items
Preorder items are upcoming releases scheduled to ship on or around the official release date provided by the label or distributor.
Release dates may occasionally change due to manufacturing or supplier delays.
Preorder items follow the same fulfillment and account management process as backordered items.
Additional Fulfillment Information
Orders containing multiple inventory types may ship separately as items become available.
Estimated fulfillment timelines are provided as general estimates only and are not guaranteed.
When will I receive a tracking number?
We provide tracking for every order. Tracking will be available once your product is shipped. All of our products are shipped out of our warehouse in Westlake Village, CA. You can track your order through your account on our website, via any of the shipping confirmation emails we've sent you, or through the Shop App.
Can I cancel my order?
Customers may cancel eligible unfulfilled items at any time before they enter the shipping process directly through their customer account portal. Once an item has entered shipment processing or has shipped, it becomes subject to our standard Returns & Refund Policy.
