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Product Identifiers

Record LabelHeartbeat / Rounder Select / Heartbeat / New Rounder

EAN0011661784024

eBay Product ID (ePID)69607893

Product Key Features

Era1980s

Run Time3393 Sec

Release Year2008

FormatCD

FeaturesStudio Recording

GenreReggae

TypeAlbum

StyleDancehall, Roots Reggae

ArtistJohnny Osbourne

Release TitleTruths and Rights [Deluxe Edition]

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1

DistributionGreensleeves Records

Number of Tracks16

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States

Additional InformationOriginally released in 1979, TRUTHS AND RIGHTS was a pioneering effort in dancehall reggae, here reissued with six bonus tracks.

Reviews"His rich, soulful voice is heard atop classic Studio One instrumental tracks....The lyrics are fairly straightforward love songs and hymns in praise of Jah, and the music is always soulful and conducive to slow, steady dancing.", Included in Mojo's 50 Greatest Reggae Albums - "...This album initiated a major Studio One renaissance. Versatility is Johnny's trademark...", 5 stars out of 5 -- "With quality rhythms such as The Soul Vendors' 'Swing Easy' and the almost unknown Al Campbell track 'Take A Ride' the album hit gold...", 4 stars out of 5 -- "As well as soul-inflected rastaisms, Osbourne turns his voice to smooth romancing and dancehall chatting. The result is a collection of rare variety, depth and appeal."

Recording TypeStudio