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Satta Massagana
chevron_rightSatta Amasagana
chevron_rightPre-Abbyssinians
“This is the first issue, as an unauthorized pre release, no cover, pressed for a very few copies by Clive Hunt (CH on the matrix for Clive Hunt).”
Cat#: P 0212
Satta Amasagana
chevron_rightTropical Sound Tracs
“This white label test pressing pre-dates all other pressings including the Jamaican 1st pressing on 'PRE Abyssinians' label. Destined for the UK Tropical Sound Tracs label and assigned catalogue # TSL 102 this was never given a full rele...”
Cat#: TSL 102
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightTropical Sound Tracs
Cat#: TSL 102
Satta Masagana
chevron_rightJam Sounds
“Label reads "1976 Sound Track Production Dist 7233647 N.Y. " and has black text on blue as opposed to white on blue but with the block text of the original pressing. Also has catalog of 6661STB. Unusual, odd pressing.”
Cat#: 6661STB
Satta Masa Gana
chevron_rightJam Sounds
“Tracklist given as titles appear (correctly) on center labels. The sleeve's tracklist shows a wrong order and reads A1: Declaration Of Rights A2: Good Lord A3: Forward Into Zion A4: Know Jah Today A5: Abendigo B1: Yimagan B2: Blackman St...”
Cat#: 6661STB
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightJam Sounds
Cat#: 6661STB
Satta Masa Gana
chevron_rightJam Sounds
“Same as release Satta Masa Gana, but with blue labels. Tracklist given as titles appear (correctly) on center labels. The sleeve's tracklist shows a wrong order and reads A1: Declaration Of Rights A2: Good Lord A3: Forward Into Zion A4:...”
Cat#: 6661STB
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightJam Sounds
Cat#: 6661STB
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightJam Sounds
Cat#: 6661STB
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightPenetrate
“First official release on Penetrate Label, issued by Geoffrey Chung and Clive Hunt for Sound Tracks Productions.”
Cat#: LPPN 2001
Satta
chevron_rightAzul (7)
“The Abyssinians debut album has had a very complex release history. The first unofficial editions were released by Clive Hunt in 1975. The first official release occurred in Jamaica in 1976. Clive Hunt's US-based Azul label released the ...”
Cat#: AZ. 2000
Forward On to Zion
chevron_rightKlik Chart Sounds 2001
Cat#: KLP 9023
Satta
chevron_rightAzul (7)
“Very similar to the other versions on the Azul label, but with a clearly textured cover. The front image appears less cropped than the later release, noticeable by the uncut signature of Jamaal Pete on the front.”
Cat#: AZ. 2000
Forward On To Zion
chevron_rightClinch Records
“Bernard Collins stated there are only 200 copies”
Cat#: BC-001
Forward On To Zion
chevron_rightDifferent (2)
“Sleeve © 1977 ℗ 1978 © 1978 Different Records Ltd.”
Cat#: GET L100
Forward On To Zion
chevron_rightClinch Records
“Similar to other version but have a different rose label and different matrix on runout. Different track list on back sleeve: Side One Declaration Of Right Good Lord Forward On To Zion Abondico Side Two Yi Mas Gan Black Man Strain...”
Cat#: CRLP27 8 88
Forward On To Zion
chevron_rightClinch Records
“This version has green text on the labels. 1988 reissue of 1979 release”
Cat#: CRLP27888
Forward On To Zion
chevron_rightClinch Records
“[on back sleeve] Re-issued 1988 Clinch Records, 204 Parkhurst Road, Manor Park, London E12 Tel: 01-478 5286 Sleeve ©1977 [on labels] Issue 1976 & Re-issue 1988 Clinch Records Dist. by Jet Star Tel: 01-961 5818 © Ackee Music (after track...”
Cat#: AL-27888 · CRLP278 88
Forward On To Zion
chevron_rightClinch Records
“This version has red text on the labels. Re-issued 1988 Clinch Records [on back sleeve] Issue 1976 & Re-issue 1988 Clinch Records [on label] Sleeve ©1977”
Cat#: AL-27888 · CRLP278 88
Forward On To Zion
chevron_rightClinch Records
“This version has blue text on the labels. Original recording '79 / Reissue early '90s by Clinch Records "Bernard Collins" Jamaica All Songs Written By The Abyssinians”
Cat#: CRLP27 8 88
Forward On To Zion
chevron_rightBlue Moon Productions
“Recorded at Federal, Harry J's and Joe Gibbs Studios, Kingston Jamaica Originally known as "Satta Massagana"”
Cat#: BM 133
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightClinch Records
“re-release of classic 1976 Abyssinians album (Pentrate Label) Recorded at : Harry J (Kingston, JA) & Joe Gibbs (Kingston, JA) & Federal (Kingston, JA)”
Cat#: CRLP4703
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightHeartbeat Records
“Comes in gatefold sleeve with a Heartbeat/Studio1 promo sheet. - The Satta Massagana album (side A & B) recorded at Harry J. Studio and Joe Gibbs Studio, Kingston, Jamaica. - Leggo Beast, Peculiar Number, Reason Time and There Is No End...”
Cat#: 11661-7620-1 · HB 120
CD(16)
Forward On To Zion
chevron_rightBlue Moon Productions
“Recorded at Joe Gibbs Studio and Harry J. Studio, Kingston, Jamaïque. Cat# BM 133 on back cover and spines, Cat# BM 133 CD on Disc (p) The Abyssinians 1976 © Blue Moon Productions 1989 Made in France Imp. S.N.A. Made in Fra...”
Cat#: BM 133 · BM 133 CD
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightContinental Record Services / Heartbeat Records
“Tracks 10 - 14 are additional tracks to previous releases. 1993 Poli-Rhythm, Ltd. CD: "Made in Holland" Tray card, booklet: "Printed in Canada" Jewel case, 8-page booklet.”
Cat#: CD HB 120
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightHeartbeat Records
Cat#: HB 120
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightHeartbeat Records
Cat#: HB 120
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightHeartbeat Records
Cat#: CDHBEA120
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightClinch Records
Cat#: CRCD 4705
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightHeartbeat Records
“The Satta Massagana album (tracks 1-10) recorded at Harry J. Studio and Joe Gibbs Studio, Kingston, Jamaica. "Leggo Beast", "Peculiar Number", "Reason Time" and "There Is No End" recorded at Federal Records, Kingston, Jamaica. Remixed fr...”
Cat#: HEARTBEAT 11661-7838-2
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightHeartbeat Records
“Re-press of the 2006 "Deluxe" edition, issued in standard jewel case without slipcase or O-card.”
Cat#: HEARTBEAT 11661-7838-2
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightHeartbeat Records
“deluxe edition”
Cat#: 11661-7838-2
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightCorn-Fed Productions
“Dutch fan-club issue with several bonus tracks from associated 45 releases. Features superior sound quality to other CD releases.”
Cat#: CF 318
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightHeartbeat Records
“Issued in a standard jewel case with 8-page booklet . The various Heartbeat label (HB120 ) CDs add 4 tracks ,11-14 to previous Vinyl, CD & cassette releases.”
Cat#: HB 120
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightHeartbeat Records
“The Satta Massagana album (tracks 1-10) recorded at Harry J. Studio and Joe Gibbs Studio, Kingston, Jamaica. "Leggo Beast", "Peculiar Number", "Reason Time" and "There Is No End" recorded at Federal Records, Kingston, Jamaica. Remixed f...”
Cat#: HEARTBEAT 11661-7838-2
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightHeartbeat Records
“The Satta Massagana album (tracks 1-10) recorded at Harry J. Studio and Joe Gibbs Studio, Kingston, Jamaica. "Leggo Beast", "Peculiar Number", "Reason Time" and "There Is No End" recorded at Federal Records, Kingston, Jamaica. Remixed f...”
Cat#: HEARTBEAT 11661-7838-2
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightHeartbeat Records
“℗ © 1993 Poli-Rhythm, Ltd. CD: "Manufactured in USA" Sleeve: "Printed in Canada"”
Cat#: CD HB 120
Forward On To Zion
chevron_rightBlue Moon Productions
“Recorded at Joe Gibbs Studio and Harry J. Studio, Kingston, Jamaïque. Cat# BM 133 on back cover and spines, Cat# BM 133 CD on Disc (p) The Abyssinians 1976 © Blue Moon Productions 1989 Made in France Imp. S.N.A. Made in Fra...”
Cat#: BM 133 · BM 133 CD
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightHeartbeat Records
“℗ © 1993 Poli-Rhythm, Ltd. Recorded at Harry J. Studios and Joe Gibbs Studio, Kingston, Jamaica. Mastered at Northeastern Digital Recording by Dr. Toby Mountain. Printed in Canada. Issued in a standard jewel case with a black tray. In...”
Cat#: CD HB 120
Tape(3)
Forward On To Zion
chevron_rightBlue Moon Productions
Cat#: BM133
Forward On To Zion
chevron_rightBlue Moon Productions
Cat#: BM133
Satta Massagana
chevron_rightHeartbeat Records
Cat#: C HB 120