{"product_id":"pre-order-mad-professor-melodies-international-presents-ariwa-sounds-lp-copy","title":"PRE-ORDER: Mad Professor \"Melodies International Presents Ariwa Sounds\" 2xLP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS IS A PRE-ORDER: We expect this to ship on or around JULY 31st, 2026. Any items ordered with this will be held until they can ship together. If you need other items faster please place a separate order for those items. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1979, Neil Fraser (artistically known as Mad Professor) founded Ariwa Sounds, the longest-serving and one of the most influential independently owned Reggae studios and record labels in the UK. From humble beginnings set up in the front room of Neil's home in South London recording on 4-track and homemade equipment, Ariwa would go on to record and release over 300 albums including works from some of the most impactful and storied artists of their time in the genres of Reggae, Dub, and Lovers Rock. Whilst our previous release in collaboration with Ariwa captured the label's early sound, a shared performance with Neil in Osaka and regular visits to his South London studio inspired us to assemble this 15-track compilation, showcasing the label's output across 45 years. Our release emphasizes some of the label's greatest vocalists: Johnny Clarke, Sandra Cross, Kofi, U Roy, Sister Nancy, Queen Omega, Aisha, Garnett Cross, Abel Miller, Horace Andy and more - presenting the Motown and Stax influences in the Lovers Rock, but also provides a glimpse into the dubbier and more experimental side of the label, showcasing Ariwa's commitment to quality but also their personality, philosophy and their humour. Love songs, break-up songs, socially engaged songs, dub experimentations - this compilation is not a \"best of\" Ariwa but a diverse and honest celebration of the label through the lens of Melodies International. The compilation will be out in July in vinyl 2xLP, CD, digital formats, mastered from the original tapes by Frank Merritt (the Carvery), pressed at Optimal, artwork created by Jason Evans with design and assembly contributions from Nevil Bernard and Will Sweeney, animated teaser by Nevil Bernard and Melozine designed by Mafalda Meireles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-12\" id=\"aec-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aec-desc-review collapse\"\u003eTrack List: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aec-desc-review collapse\"\u003e1 Johnny Clarke - Come Back to Me\u003cbr\u003e2 SGT. Pepper - Wake Up\u003cbr\u003e3 Mad Professor \u0026amp; Joe Ariwa Feat. Horace Andy - Non Violence Dub\u003cbr\u003e4 U Roy - Old School Music\u003cbr\u003e5 Davina Stone - Silly Wasn't I\u003cbr\u003e6 Kofi - Didn't I\u003cbr\u003e7 Sandra Cross - Can't Let Dub Go\u003cbr\u003e8 Mad Professor Feat. Mafia \u0026amp; Fluxy - 6 Million Dub\u003cbr\u003e9 Ariwa Posse Feat. Abel Miller - Everytime\u003cbr\u003e10 I See My Baby\u003cbr\u003e11 Kofi - Losing Time for Love\u003cbr\u003e12 Aisha - Can You Feel It (1990)\u003cbr\u003e13 Sandra Cross - I Lived for You\u003cbr\u003e14 Sister Nancy - Live the Life You Love\u003cbr\u003e15 Queen Omega - Rocking and Popping\u003cbr\u003e16 Ranking Ann - Liberated Woman\u003cbr\u003e17 Bonus Digital Track: Everytime I See My Baby (Mad Professor Osaka Live Dub)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aec-desc-review collapse\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-2\"\u003estreet date 7\/31\/2026\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45080634065096,"sku":"5053760147633","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1337\/2616\/files\/4513130-3591438.jpg?v=1778460532","url":"https:\/\/1234gorecords.shop\/products\/pre-order-mad-professor-melodies-international-presents-ariwa-sounds-lp-copy","provider":"1-2-3-4 Go! Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}