Tapper Roots [LP]

In 1978 Richard Branson flew to Jamaica to sign the best of reggae to Virgin's new Front Line label, with a party that included the recently departed Sex Pistols singer Johnny Rotten. Deejay Tapper Zukie was high on the list and came away with a two-album deal: first Peace in the Ghetto, then Tapper Roots. Twelve tracks of roots reggae include "Don't Shoot the Youth," "Rastaman Skank" and "Freedom Street."

On vinyl LP from Kingston Sounds.

• 01. O Lord
• 02. Satta
• 03. Don't Shoot The Youth
• 04. Rastaman Skank
• 05. Riding West
• 06. Tapper Roots
• 07. First Street Rock
• 08. Green Bay Murder
• 09. Freedom Street
• 10. Simpleton Leave Violence
• 11. Make Faith
• 12. New Star