Lee 'Scratch' Perry & Friends* – Open The Gate
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 By – Trojan Sales Ltd.
- Mastered At – Porky's Mastering
- Published By – New Town Sound Ltd.
- Published By – EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
- Published By – Keith Prowse Music Ltd.
- Produced At – The Black Ark
- Mixed At – The Black Ark
- Designed At – Intro (11)
Credits
- Lacquer Cut By – Porky (5)
- Liner Notes – Steve Barrow
- Photography By – David Corio
- Producer – Lee 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
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)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
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| 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
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All compiled by me, with Malcom Davies and George Peckham - from my own collection. [Steve Barrow]
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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
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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 -
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.
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A very good compilation with the best songs recorded at the Black Ark.
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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.
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So deep!!! A reference for what sound and lyrics can convey.
The maestro in full effect.
Wow.
5/5 -
Edited 18 years agoThe 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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