King Tubby - Surrounded By Dreads At The The National Arena 26th September 1975

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King Tubby – Surrounded By The Dreads At The National Arena (26th Sept. 1975)

Some records don’t just capture music they capture history. Surrounded By The Dreads At The National Arena (26th Sept. 1975) is one of those rare albums, documenting the legendary King Tubbyat the height of his powers during a historic sound system session in Kingston, Jamaica.

Recorded around the famous National Arena event on 26 September 1975, this LP celebrates the artistry of the man who redefined reggae forever. King Tubby’s pioneering approach to dubtransformed the mixing desk into an instrument, stripping tracks back to their rhythmic core before rebuilding them with echo, reverb and space. His influence can still be heard today in reggae, hip-hop, jungle, drum & bass and electronic music.

The album features heavyweight dub versions alongside vocal cuts from artists including Prince Heron, Tony Brevitt and Carvin Bradford, all backed by the superb Natty Locks Band. Tracks such as “I Am, I Am The King,” “Most High In Dub,” “Teacher Of Dub,” and “King Of Kings In Dub”showcase Tubby’s unmatched ability to create atmosphere from the simplest of ingredients.

This striking black and white sleeve perfectly reflects the raw, roots spirit of 1970s Jamaican sound system culture, making it as desirable for collectors as it is for dub enthusiasts.

If you’re building a reggae collection, this is an essential piece of dub history, a reminder of why King Tubby remains one of the most influential producers and engineers of all time.

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