Max Romeo & the Upsetters: War Ina Babylon - VINYL LP

Max Romeo & the Upsetters: War Ina Babylon - VINYL LP

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Preorder Release Date: 06/19/2026
Title:

War Ina Babylon

Artist:

Max Romeo & the Upsetters

Label:

Proper Records Uk

Product Type:

VINYL LP

UPC:

805520241472

Genre:

Reggae

Release Date:

2026-06-19

Number of Discs:

1

Additional Details:

UNITED KINGDOM - IMPORT, 180 GRAM VINYL

Originally rleased in 1976, War Ina Babylon was recorded with backing band the Upsetters and produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry at the Black Ark studio in Kingston, Jamaica - This re-issue faihfully replicates the original Island Records UK release and is pressed on 180gm vinyl. Widely regarded as Romeo's finest work, the album is a landmark of roots reggae, combining political commentary, Rastafarian themes, and Perry's distinctive dub-influenced production style. Released on Island Records, the album reflects the social and political turmoil of mid-1970s Jamaica, addressing poverty, violence, and oppression. It's lyrics frequently critique "Babylon," a Rastafarian term for corrupt systems of power, while also offering spiritual resistance and social awareness. The record features nine tracks, including some of Romeo's most enduring songs such as "One Step Forward," "War Ina Babylon," and "Chase the Devil," the latter becoming especially influential through later sampling in popular music.

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