The Gladiators - Roots Naty (RSD 2025, LP Vinyl)
The Gladiators - Roots Naty
- Record Store Day 2025 Exclusive
- LP Vinyl
- Limited to 1000 copies
RELEASE DATE: 4/12/2025
DESCRIPTION
TABOU1 is proud to present Roots Natty, a treasure trove of rare tracks from one of reggae’s most iconic groups, The Gladiators. These songs were recorded during reggae's golden era, from 1977 to 1979, a time when the genre was shaping global music culture.
During this period, alongside other reggae giants like Culture and Burning Spear, The Gladiators crafted unforgettable arrangements to match their deep, thoughtful compositions. With Albert Griffiths and Clinton Fearon at the helm, their lyrics transported listeners to a mystical land where peace reigned, Rastafari thrived, and the chaos of Babylon was left far behind.
The majority of the tracks on Roots Natty are rare Jamaican singles, featuring mixes that are harder, heavier, and more dub-infused than their album released in the West at the same time. Originally released in small, exclusive batches in Jamaica, these singles have been carefully restored and remastered, preserving their raw, authentic energy for a new generation of Reggae lovers.
With the authorization of the Gladiators, St Elizabeth, Jamaica
TRACKLIST
1 Give Thanks and Praise
2 Give Thanks and Praise Dub
3 Holiday Ride Extended
4 Eli Eli Extended
5 Black Saturday
6 Jah O Jah O
7 Nyahbingi Marching on
8 Nyahbingi Marching on Version
9 Till I Kiss You
10 Counting My Blessings
11 Counting - Light Up Your Spliff Version
LABEL: Diggers Factory
UPC: 843655016589
