On-U Sound present a crucial reissue campaign of key albums by Creation Rebel, the original On-U Sound house band. Vinyl reissue of five much sought after albums, most of which have been out of print for over 40 years, plus a 6CD anthology set. Originally conceived by Adrian Sherwood as a dub outfit to make his first album, Creation Rebel evolved to become the live backing band for Prince Far I, produced a string of classic records in the late 70s and early 80s, and recently returned from exile in space with a triumphant comeback set. A rare early album by Creation Rebel back in print for the first time since 1979. ‘Rebel Vibrations’ was originally issued by the pre-On-U Sound label Hitrun. The rhythms stem from one of the first recording sessions organised by maverick producer Adrian Sherwood, taking advantage of ace Jamaican drummer Lincoln ‘Style’ Scott, sticksman for the Roots Radics, visiting the UK for the first time. Pairing him up with UK-based players such as Crucial Tony, Lizard Logan, Doctor Pablo and Clifton Morrison, the result is a set of tough and uncompromising dub tunes, or as Sherwood describes it: “a structure of suppressed rhythms and unique possibilities in sonic space.” Re-cut by Frank Merritt at The Carvery for maximum dynamics.

Includes printed inner sleeve with liner notes and archival photo, plus download card for the full album.