{"title":"Artist: Pecker","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"pecker-power-pecker-lp","title":"Pecker Power [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginally released in 1980\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing Marcia Griffiths, Augustus Pablo and more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRELEASE DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePercussionist Pecker arrived in Jamaica in 1980 to reissue the original Japanese DUB work he created with The Wailers and Sly \u0026amp; Robbie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePecker Power, Japan's inaugural dub album, was produced in 1980 by Pecker, a percussionist renowned for establishing Japan's first salsa band, Orquesta del Sol. This boundary-defying dub sound emerged from sessions with The Wailers at Bob Marley's studio \"TUFF GONG\" and sessions with Sly and Robbie at \"CHANNEL ONE,\" resulting in the titled masterpiece \"21st Century Dub.\" Originally distributed in the United States in 1987, it has since gained global recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese Dub Pioneer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDub, originating in Jamaica, was embraced by British rock bands like The Clash and the Rolling Stones in 1980, coinciding with Pecker's production of this dub work. Notably, Japan's first dub band, MUTE BEAT, commenced activities in 1982, highlighting the avant-garde nature of Pecker's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Dub Sessions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis album is grounded in sessions with The Wailers at the \"TUFF GONG\" studio and Sly \u0026amp; Robbie at the \"CHANNEL ONE\" studio. The former includes renowned performers from Bob Marley's golden era, such as the Barrett brothers and Marcia Griffiths, while the latter showcases the emerging talent of Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, and Augustus Pablo. Both sessions, featuring Rico Rodriguez from The Specials, resulted in a recording of exceptional performances fueled by friendly rivalry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from Katsumi Watanabe's \"KYLYN\" Sequel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally intended as a sequel to Katsumi Watanabe's \"KYLYN\" album, plans shifted to Jamaica recording due to scheduling conflicts. Alongside Pecker, Minako Yoshida and Naoya Matsuoka journeyed to Jamaica, leading to the legendary sessions mentioned. Upon returning to Japan, Kenji Omura's guitar overdubs were added at Columbia Studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokyo's World-Recognized Dub:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough \"Pecker Power\" and \"Instant Rasta\" received critical acclaim upon their 1980 releases, their timeless content did not translate into sales, possibly due to their pioneering nature. However, the 1987 cassette release titled \"21st Century Dub\" by New York label \"ROIR\" brought recognition to the unique, boundary-pushing DUB sound. Subsequently, the album was reissued on CD in 1999, earning recognition among DUB enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecording Locations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHANNEL ONE session (Sly \u0026amp; Robbie): Tracks A1, A3, B2, B4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTUFF GONG session (The Wailers): Tracks A5, B1, B3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokyo session: Tracks A2, A4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusicians:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePecker, Minako Yoshida, Robbie Shakespeare, Sly Dunbar, Aston Barrett, Carlton Barrett, Augustus Pablo, Rico Rodriguez, Marcia Griffiths, Judy Mowat, Kenji Omura\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMystical Cosmic Vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDr. Dr. Humanity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational Orchitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePecker Power (Part Two)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePecker Power (Part One)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete Jungle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitant Sniff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJamming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMystical Electro Harikiri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/0OgU1ulpRo10msZZuS195G?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Pecker","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":42999600054463,"sku":"HMJY-206-BK","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/HMJY-206-Pecker-PeckerPower.jpg?v=1712777771"}],"url":"https:\/\/helixsounds.com\/collections\/artist-pecker.oembed","provider":"Helix Sounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}