Name: Pick a Dub
Brand: Keith Hudson

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

VPRL2526

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Black

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-08-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0054645252614

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Black LPx2

054645278010

Grey

Black Ice

Us Import

2024-03-22

Rough Trade NYC

Grey LPx2

VPRL2782

Extended format: No

Remastered.

2023-10-06

54645278218

Black LP

VPCD2526

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2016-12-02

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Keith Hudson

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

VP Records

Keith Hudson was born into a musical family in Kingston, Jamaica in 1946. His musical education began as Hudson worked as a sort of roadie for Skatalite and Jamaican trombone king Don Drummond. By age 21, Hudson, who had been trained as a dentist, sunk his earnings into his own record label, Inbidimts, and had a hit with Ken Boothe's recording of "Old Fashioned Way." Not long after this chart success, the suddenly hot Hudson was producing some of the biggest names (and soon-to-be biggest names) in reggae -- John Holt, Delroy Wilson, Alton Ellis, and the great toasters U-Roy and Dennis Alcapone, all of whom benefited from what would be Hudson's trademark production style: groove-centered, bass/drum-dominated, lean and mean stripped-down riddims. By the mid-seventies, Hudson began releasing more solo work, hitting paydirt from the start with his 1974 debut, "Entering the Dragon" and his intense second record, "Flesh Of My Skin" for Brent Clarke's Tottenham based Atra imprint. This 1974 set was the first real solo flowering of Hudson as "The Dark Prince Of Reggae", the overriding atmosphere was sombre and brooding, but also righteous and proud. In 1976, Hudson relocated to New York City and worked pretty much nonstop, producing as well as recording solo records up until 1982. He succumbed to lung cancer on 14th November 1984, at age 38.

Associated record labels: [l188100], [l263082], [l1117904], [l231148], [l131623], [l109757], [l431836], [l221017], [l384453], [l450875].

VP Records is a US-based record company, label, and distributor founded by Vincent "Randy" Chin and his wife Patricia Chin. It is globally recognized as the largest independent reggae label. The Chins moved from Jamaica in 1977 and established their store in the vibrant neighborhood of Queens, New York. With over 25,000 titles under its belt, VP Records acquired Greensleeves Records and was named the Billboard reggae label of the year in 1999. They have also collaborated with major labels like Atlantic Records for licensing deals. VP Music Group, Inc., handles all copyright matters while VP Mastering takes care of the mastering studio operations.

The success of VP Records can be attributed to its strong foundation built by Vincent and Patricia Chin. Their passion for reggae music led them to establish a store that would later evolve into one of the most influential labels in the industry. Today, VP Records continues to promote and distribute exceptional reggae music worldwide.

For distribution services provided by VP Records Distribution or more information about their extensive catalog, visit their website or contact them directly.

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Pick a Dub showcased the enduring strength and pivotal importance of the rhythm to the development of reggae music. Keith Hudson’s complete mastery of the genre and the unqualified praise that followed its release was fully justified. The album’s "austere sonic qualities” are awe inspiring, the superb rhythms are given full rein, unencumbered by extra effects and studio trickery. The overall effect is as mesmerising now as it was over forty years ago.

Both CD and double LP set contain bonus tracks featuring eight vocal cuts of the featured dub including two previously unreleased tracks.

Pick a Dub

Music GB

Discover Pick a Dub by Keith Hudson. Available in CD and LP formats from VP Records. Experience the enduring strength of reggae music with this mesmerizing album. Includes bonus tracks.