Back In Stock When it comes to holy grails they don't get much holier than this one!
With original copies going for north of a grand each it's a massive understatement to say this first time reissue from Deep Roots Reggae is extremely welcome indeed. Realistically for most of us it offers the only opportunity we'll get to own this amazing record on vinyl and when you give it a listen you can totally understand what all the fuss is about. This is a pretty special tune...
Originally appearing on US label STS in the mid 80's it features an absolute knockout vocal performance from TJ Thomas, a.k.a. Super T, who some of you may recognise from his releases on Wackies such as the equally brilliant "West Bound D Train." The sound itself is very much in the Wackies vein - deep, mystical and mesmerising - and quite a few comments online suggest that it is indeed a Wackies production despite not being released on the label which would totally make sense given the way it sounds.
Whatever the origins and backstory one thing is for sure - it's one hell of a tune. Filled with deep yearning and regret its a darkly beautiful masterpiece. One of those records I find myself on auto pilot returning the needle back to the start as soon as it's finished. Just can't get enough of this one. Definitely up one of my favourite reissues from last year.
Tracklist
A Sad To Know I Am Leaving
B Sad To Know I Am Leaving (Version)