Vintage Reggae Label Releases Anthology Series

17 North Parade is proud to announce the release of Reggae Anthology – Niney The Observer: Roots With Quality and Reggae Rewind –Freddie McGregor: Mr. McGregor on January 13, 2009. These two essential albums are both produced by Niney The Observer and offer a full spectrum of his work. Roots With Quality is an extensive collection of Niney’s most crucial productions and Mr. McGregor is the successful debut from one of Jamaica’s most beloved singers, Freddie McGregor. Remastered and featuring extended liner notes and bonus tracks, the vintage imprint brings these hits and hit-makers back to life for dedicated collectors and casual fans interested in experiencing the authentic reggae vibe.

Reggae Anthology – Niney The Observer: Roots With Quality is a ‘best of’ collection that captures some of the greatest material and encapsulates momentous history and achievement from one of the most inventive creators in Jamaican music.

Winston Holness aka Niney The Observer began producing with Joe Gibbs and supervising sessions for both Lee Perry and Bunny Lee during the late 60’s. The 1970 hit track “Blood And Fire” got his own Observer label off the ground in a major way and over the past three decades he has produced high quality records featuring an amazing array of reggae’s biggest superstars.

This retrospective features the who’s who of roots reggae legends – Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Freddie McGregor, Michael Rose, Junior Byles, Delroy Wilson, Sugar Minott, Leroy Smart and many others who were inspired to cut some of their best music for The Observer. Deejay versions and amazing King Tubby’s mixes are also in this package featuring the full story of one of the most inventive producers in Jamaican music.

The Reggae News Agency

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