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Black Uhuru – Black Sounds Of Freedom
1981 · UK · Greensleeves Records · Vinyl LP Album
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Feb 3, 2026
- MMint
- $47.59
- NMNear Mint
- $42.58
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $32.56
- VGVery Good
- $22.54
- G+Good Plus
- $12.52
- GGood
- $7.51
- FFair
- $5.01
- PPoor
- $2.50
24 copies listed on Discogs from $15.12.
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- GREL 23A PAG A
- Runout — side B
- GREL 23B PAG A
- Recorded At
- Harry J's Recording Studio
- Mixed At
- King Tubby's
- Pressed By
- P.R. Records Limited
- Plated At
- P.R. Records Limited
Specifications
- Artist
- Black Uhuru
- Genre
- Reggae
- Style
- Roots Reggae
- Year
- 1981
- Label
- Greensleeves Records
- Catalog number
- GREL 23
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1I Love King Selassie
- A2Satan Army Band
- A3Time To Unite
- A4Natural Mystic
- A5Eden Out Deh
- B1Love Crisis
- B2African Love
- B3Hard Ground
- B4Willow Tree
- B5Sorry For The Man
- Producer, Engineer, Remix
- Prince Jammy
- Mastered By
- Ray Staff
About this record
The UK pressing of Black Uhuru's 'Black Sounds Of Freedom' on Greensleeves Records is identified by the matrix runouts GREL 23A PAG A and GREL 23B PAG A. Pressed at P.R.
Records Limited in 1981, this release is a remix of the 1977 album 'Love Crisis' with added brass and keyboard overdubs. It also connects directly to the 1982 dub album 'Uhuru In Dub', making this pressing historically significant within their discography.
What drives its value
Pricing for this UK 1981 Greensleeves LP ranges widely, with Mint copies commanding 47.59 USD, while VG examples sell for 22.54 USD, illustrating how condition heavily influences value. The lowest market price currently listed is 15.12 USD across 24 copies for sale, reflecting available supply.
Among the collector community, 1440 users have this pressing, while 396 want it, showing strong demand relative to supply. This pressing's status as a UK original remix with direct ties to earlier and subsequent albums supports its desirability compared to other editions.
How to appraise this pressing
To confirm this pressing, verify the Greensleeves catalogue number GREL 23 on the vinyl label and the dead wax matrix inscriptions 'GREL 23A PAG A' and 'GREL 23B PAG A'. The pressing plant is P.R.
Records Limited, a key detail distinguishing it from other releases. Grading should focus on the vinyl surface and label condition, as Mint copies fetch 47.59 USD, NM at 42.58 USD, and VG+ at 32.56 USD, indicating premium pricing for well-preserved examples.
Absence of a barcode aligns with this 1981 UK pressing.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
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Release notes
This is an enhanced version of the 1977 album 'Love Crisis' (See: ). For this remake, the original backing tracks were used for most of the vocal/instrumentation. This issue has several additional brass and keyboard tracks overlaid and the whole album has been remixed. It also forms the basis for the 1982 dub album 'Uhuru In Dub' (see: ).
Rhythms laid at Harry J's Recording studio. Voiced and mixed at King Tubby's. Original Recording 1977 Remixed by Prince Jammy at King Tubby's 1981
GREL 23 (P)&(C)1981 Greensleeves Records Ltd. 44 Uxbridge Road London Published by Greensleeves Publishing / Sparta Florida Music
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the value of a VG+ copy of this UK pressing?
A VG+ copy is valued at 32.56 USD according to the latest price guide, reflecting moderate wear while retaining good playability.
How can I identify the 1981 UK pressing of 'Black Sounds Of Freedom'?
Look for the Greensleeves catalogue number GREL 23 and the matrix runouts 'GREL 23A PAG A' and 'GREL 23B PAG A', pressed at P.R. Records Limited.
How many copies of this pressing are currently for sale?
There are 24 copies listed for sale at the lowest price point of 15.12 USD, showing reasonable availability.
What is the significance of this pressing in Black Uhuru's discography?
This 1981 UK remix uses original 1977 backing tracks with additional overdubs and forms the basis for the 1982 dub album 'Uhuru In Dub', making it a pivotal release.
What demand does this pressing have among collectors?
With 1440 collectors having it and 396 wanting it, demand is strong compared to supply, supporting its collectible status.