Lee 'Scratch' Perry & Friends*Open The Gate

Label:

Trojan Records – PERRY 2

Format:

3 x Vinyl , LP, Compilation
Box Set , Limited Edition

Country:

UK

Released:

Genre:

Reggae

Style:

Dub

Tracklist

A1 Lee Perry Words
A2 Dr. Alimantado Vampire
B1 The Heptones Babylon Falling
B2 The Upsetters Babylon Falling Version
B3 The Heptones Mistry Babylon
B4 The Upsetters Mistry Babylon Version
B5 Leroy Sibbles Garden Of Life
C1 Carlton Jackson History
C2 Junior Delgado Sons Of Slaves
C3 Watty Burnett Open The Gate
D1 The Diamonds* Talk About It
D2 The Upsetters Yam - A - Ky
D3 Eric Donaldson Cherry Oh Baby
D4 Watty Burnett Rainy Night In Portland
E1 The Upsetters Ruffer Ruff & Ruffer Dub
E2 The Congos Neckodeemus
E3 The Twin Roots* Know Love
F1 Lee Perry City Too Hot
F2 Lee Perry Bionic Rats
F3 Junior Murvin Bad Weed

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Trojan Records
  • Copyright ©Trojan Records
  • Marketed ByTrojan Sales Ltd.
  • Mastered AtPorky's Mastering
  • Published ByNew Town Sound Ltd.
  • Published ByEMI Music Publishing Ltd.
  • Published ByKeith Prowse Music Ltd.
  • Produced AtThe Black Ark
  • Mixed AtThe Black Ark
  • Designed AtIntro (11)

Credits

  • Lacquer Cut ByPorky (5)
  • Liner NotesSteve Barrow
  • Photography ByDavid Corio
  • ProducerLee Perry

Notes

Limited edition triple LP box set.
Tracks B2 and B4 are listed as Version on the sleevenotes.
Track E1 and E2 go together as one song, this can be read throught reading the groove and is written on the cover.

The label is misleading saying that these are two songs (E1 Horace Smart - The Ruffer Ruff and E2 Upsetters - Ruffer Dub).

Track position here i decided to base it on the groove, so E1 becomes: Horace Smart & Upsetters, The Ruffer Ruff & Ruffer Dub.

New Town Sound Ltd.: A1, A2, B1 to B5, C1 to C3, D1, D2, E1 to E3, F1 to F3
EMI Music Publishing Ltd.: D3
Keith Prowse Music Ltd.: D4

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text on spine): 5 014438 500211
  • Matrix / Runout (Side One): PERRY 2 A-1 A Porky Prime Cut
  • Matrix / Runout (Side Two): PERRY 2 B2 EW PORKY
  • Matrix / Runout (Side Three): PERRY 2 C-1 Primed ✔
  • Matrix / Runout (Side Four): PERRY 2 D-1 Porky
  • Matrix / Runout (Side Five): PERRY 2 E-1 Primed ✔
  • Matrix / Runout (Side Six): PERRY 2 F-1 Another Porky Prime Cut

Other Versions (3)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Open The Gate (2×CD, Compilation) Trojan Records CDPRY 2 UK 1989
Open The Gate (Box Set, Limited Edition, 3×LP, Compilation) Trojan Records PERRY 2 UK 1989
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Open The Gate (3×LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Orange, 180gr.) Music On Vinyl none, MOVLP3054 Netherlands 2023

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Reviews

  • Gateman1945's avatar
    Gateman1945
    All compiled by me, with Malcom Davies and George Peckham - from my own collection. [Steve Barrow]
    • chant_down_babylon's avatar
      My copy's side two has the correct tracks but with a different run-out to that listed above. It reads:

      Matrix / Runout (Side Two): PERRY 2 B-1 Porky

      • fjfjfjfj's avatar
        fjfjfjfj
        My Side Two is unfortunately the B side of Rhythm Shower
        https://discogs.pelisguay.com/master/1157773-Upsetter-Rhythm-Shower

        Side Two Run-Out:
        ALBUM 2 - B PERRY - 2 - B ORLAKE

        All other sides seem to match the above...

        a real bumbaclot shame, but who can complain when these slabs contain pure flame
        • bassmeup's avatar
          bassmeup
          May Lee Scratch Perry RiP.... Its only several weeks since his ing and I miss him greatly. Of course, without a dout for those whom are into Perry music and vibes it's a start of many and many and many of his Lp Box sets, Lp's, 10', and 7'. This album was my third lee perry sounds and it was on CD, and for many years I've always wanted this on Lp vinyl. I finally have it, and its signed by Lee Perry during his show in Seattle. It's truly a treasure to me. Truth & Respect. Love me some Perry.
          • EsainzV's avatar
            EsainzV
            A very good compilation with the best songs recorded at the Black Ark.
            Does anyone knows about a version of this with one side repeated ?
            • dredlox's avatar
              dredlox
              A good start into the world of Lee Perry (it was for me) and his roster of amazing artists that performed at the black ark, it’s worth picking up all 3 of the box are, it’ll cost you an arm and a leg to get them all on 7”, it did for me and I’m still chasing some.
              • badgercore23's avatar
                badgercore23
                So deep!!! A reference for what sound and lyrics can convey.
                The maestro in full effect.
                Wow.
                5/5
                • FrequencyRadio's avatar
                  FrequencyRadio
                  Edited 18 years ago
                  The Great Lee Scratch Perry. What can i say so much good music from this man we are truly not worthy.
                  A good start if you haven't heard much is grab this box set, kick back and let yourself be taken on a journey of blunted bliss.
                  A true Reggae Great.

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