Lee 'Scratch' Perry - The Wonderwoman Years Vol. 1 (Red & Blue Vinyl) (Record Store Day Black Friday 2026) 2LP

Lee 'Scratch' Perry – The Wonderman Years Vol. 1 (Red & Blue Vinyl) (Record Store Day Black Friday 2026) 2LP

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Explore the extraordinary musical universe of reggae legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry with The Wonderman Years Vol. 1, an exclusive Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 double-LP release. Featuring 23 historic reggae and dub recordings, this beautifully presented collector's edition is pressed on two stunning colored vinyl records: Infinite Ruby Red and Celestial Blue.

Jamaican producer, singer and musical visionary Lee 'Scratch' Perry was one of the most innovative figures in the history of reggae. His groundbreaking studio techniques, inventive rhythms and revolutionary use of echo, reverb and sound effects helped establish dub music and influenced countless musicians and producers around the world.

The Wonderman Years Vol. 1 explores the golden age of roots reggae and the early development of dub. The collection brings together remarkable recordings by Junior Byles, Big Youth, Dennis Alcapone, Augustus Pablo, The Upsetters and The Stingers, combining powerful vocal performances, instrumental versions, DJ cuts and adventurous studio experimentation.

Featuring standout tracks such as Beat Down Babylon, Place Called Africa, Give Me Power and Moving Version, the album captures the creative energy of an era when Perry was constantly redefining the possibilities of Jamaican music. Deep basslines, hypnotic rhythms and imaginative production techniques make this collection a captivating listening experience.

Released exclusively for Record Store Day Black Friday 2026, this collection makes its vinyl debut in a deluxe package featuring the original Wonderman comic-book cover artwork. The presentation also includes an OBI side strip and printed inner sleeves containing exclusive liner notes.

Pressed on two comic-book-inspired vinyl colors, Infinite Ruby Red and Celestial Blue, this remarkable double album is an essential addition to any collection of classic reggae, roots and dub music.

Tracklist

LP 1 – Infinite Ruby Red Vinyl

Side A

A1. Big Youth – Moving Version (DJ Version)
A2. Junior Byles – Beat Down Babylon
A3. The Upsetters – Ital Version (aka Babylon Chapter 5)
A4. Junior Byles & Jah T – Informer Men
A5. Dennis Alcapone – Alpha and Omega
A6. Maxie, Niney & Scratch – Babylose Burning (aka Babylon's Burning)

Side B

B1. The Stingers – Give Me Power
B2. Roy Lee & King Iwah, The 1st – Give Me Power (Version 2)
B3. The Upsetters – Sunshine Showdown
B4. The Upsetters – Tipper Special
B5. Lloyd Parks – Mighty Clouds of Joy
B6. Lloyd Parks – Professor Ironside

LP 2 – Celestial Blue Vinyl

Side C

C1. The Upsetters – Iron Curtain
C2. Junior Byles – Place Called Africa
C3. Dennis Alcapone – Africa Stand (aka Place Called Africa Verse 5)
C4. Winston Cool aka Dr. Alimantado – Chapter 3 Of Africa (aka Place Called Africa Verse 3)
C5. Dennis Alcapone – Jah Rastafari (aka Place Called Africa Verse 6)
C6. King Medious aka Milton Henry – This World

Side D

D1. Junior Byles – Fever
D2. Augustus Pablo – Hot & Cold
D3. Jah T – Lick the Pipe Peter (Part 4)
D4. The Stingers – Preacher Man
D5. The Upsetters – Preacher Man (Version)

Specifications

Artist: Lee 'Scratch' Perry / Various Artists

Title: The Wonderman Years Vol. 1

Format: 2LP

Vinyl Color: Infinite Ruby Red & Celestial Blue

Edition: Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 Exclusive

Release Date: November 27, 2026

Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae, Dub, DJ Reggae

Record Label: Culture Factory USA

Number of Records: 2

Number of Tracks: 23

Special Features: First vinyl release of this collection, remastered for the reissue

Packaging: Original Wonderman comic-book artwork, OBI strip and printed inner sleeves with exclusive liner notes

US RSD Quantity: 2,000 copies

Worldwide Quantity: 3,000 copies according to the international product announcement

Catalogue Number: 819514013075

Barcode: 0819514013075

Highlights

Exclusive Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 release on red and blue vinyl.

Features 23 classic reggae and dub recordings from the musical world of Lee 'Scratch' Perry.

Includes performances by Junior Byles, Big Youth, Dennis Alcapone, Augustus Pablo and The Upsetters.

Deluxe presentation featuring original Wonderman comic-book artwork, OBI strip and printed inner sleeves.

First-ever vinyl edition, with an internationally announced limitation of 3,000 copies worldwide.