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Hugh Mandell: Africa Must Be Free By 1983 12" (RSD 2023)
The reggae classic issued for RSD 2023 on an Africa shaped picture disc.
Before his tragic death at the age of 21, Hugh Mundell was a rising star in Jamaicaās burgeoning reggae scene. In 1976, the Kingston native released the single āAfrica Must Be Free By 1983ā, produced by dub legend Augustus Pablo. The song would eventually become the title track on Mundellās classic debut album, released through Pabloās iconic label Rockers.
Now, Nature Sounds is partnering with Augustus Pabloās family for a limited-edition Africa-shaped vinyl picture disc highlighting this indelible track. Written by Hugh Mundell and recorded when the famed singer was just 14 years old, āAfrica Must Be Free By 1983ā is an uplifting anthem steeped in the Pan-African ideals Mundell championed during his brief but memorable career. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rockers, this historic single is receiving a dazzling new deluxe vinyl pressing, complete with two rare Augustus Pablo dub mixes on the B-Side.
Before his tragic death at the age of 21, Hugh Mundell was a rising star in Jamaicaās burgeoning reggae scene. In 1976, the Kingston native released the single āAfrica Must Be Free By 1983ā, produced by dub legend Augustus Pablo. The song would eventually become the title track on Mundellās classic debut album, released through Pabloās iconic label Rockers.
Now, Nature Sounds is partnering with Augustus Pabloās family for a limited-edition Africa-shaped vinyl picture disc highlighting this indelible track. Written by Hugh Mundell and recorded when the famed singer was just 14 years old, āAfrica Must Be Free By 1983ā is an uplifting anthem steeped in the Pan-African ideals Mundell championed during his brief but memorable career. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rockers, this historic single is receiving a dazzling new deluxe vinyl pressing, complete with two rare Augustus Pablo dub mixes on the B-Side.
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Hugh Mandell: Africa Must Be Free By 1983 12" (RSD 2023)
Hugh Mandell: Africa Must Be Free By 1983 12" (RSD 2023)
The reggae classic issued for RSD 2023 on an Africa shaped picture disc.
Before his tragic death at the age of 21, Hugh Mundell was a rising star in Jamaicaās burgeoning reggae scene. In 1976, the Kingston native released the single āAfrica Must Be Free By 1983ā, produced by dub legend Augustus Pablo. The song would eventually become the title track on Mundellās classic debut album, released through Pabloās iconic label Rockers.
Now, Nature Sounds is partnering with Augustus Pabloās family for a limited-edition Africa-shaped vinyl picture disc highlighting this indelible track. Written by Hugh Mundell and recorded when the famed singer was just 14 years old, āAfrica Must Be Free By 1983ā is an uplifting anthem steeped in the Pan-African ideals Mundell championed during his brief but memorable career. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rockers, this historic single is receiving a dazzling new deluxe vinyl pressing, complete with two rare Augustus Pablo dub mixes on the B-Side.
Before his tragic death at the age of 21, Hugh Mundell was a rising star in Jamaicaās burgeoning reggae scene. In 1976, the Kingston native released the single āAfrica Must Be Free By 1983ā, produced by dub legend Augustus Pablo. The song would eventually become the title track on Mundellās classic debut album, released through Pabloās iconic label Rockers.
Now, Nature Sounds is partnering with Augustus Pabloās family for a limited-edition Africa-shaped vinyl picture disc highlighting this indelible track. Written by Hugh Mundell and recorded when the famed singer was just 14 years old, āAfrica Must Be Free By 1983ā is an uplifting anthem steeped in the Pan-African ideals Mundell championed during his brief but memorable career. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rockers, this historic single is receiving a dazzling new deluxe vinyl pressing, complete with two rare Augustus Pablo dub mixes on the B-Side.
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Hugh Mandell: Africa Must Be Free By 1983 12" (RSD 2023)ā
$1,236.00
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The reggae classic issued for RSD 2023 on an Africa shaped picture disc.
Before his tragic death at the age of 21, Hugh Mundell was a rising star in Jamaicaās burgeoning reggae scene. In 1976, the Kingston native released the single āAfrica Must Be Free By 1983ā, produced by dub legend Augustus Pablo. The song would eventually become the title track on Mundellās classic debut album, released through Pabloās iconic label Rockers.
Now, Nature Sounds is partnering with Augustus Pabloās family for a limited-edition Africa-shaped vinyl picture disc highlighting this indelible track. Written by Hugh Mundell and recorded when the famed singer was just 14 years old, āAfrica Must Be Free By 1983ā is an uplifting anthem steeped in the Pan-African ideals Mundell championed during his brief but memorable career. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rockers, this historic single is receiving a dazzling new deluxe vinyl pressing, complete with two rare Augustus Pablo dub mixes on the B-Side.
Before his tragic death at the age of 21, Hugh Mundell was a rising star in Jamaicaās burgeoning reggae scene. In 1976, the Kingston native released the single āAfrica Must Be Free By 1983ā, produced by dub legend Augustus Pablo. The song would eventually become the title track on Mundellās classic debut album, released through Pabloās iconic label Rockers.
Now, Nature Sounds is partnering with Augustus Pabloās family for a limited-edition Africa-shaped vinyl picture disc highlighting this indelible track. Written by Hugh Mundell and recorded when the famed singer was just 14 years old, āAfrica Must Be Free By 1983ā is an uplifting anthem steeped in the Pan-African ideals Mundell championed during his brief but memorable career. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rockers, this historic single is receiving a dazzling new deluxe vinyl pressing, complete with two rare Augustus Pablo dub mixes on the B-Side.











