Conquering Lion album

RAM-A-DAM LUCKY [P/D LP/YU ] UK 1976

Second UK issue this time with a complete cover. Picture on the back cover is taken from the micron issue. This pressing is as rare as the pre-release on Lucky, same mix, same tracklist.

Two different labels can be found.

RAM-A-DAM LUCKY [P/D LP/YU ] UK 1976

Rare UK pre-release on Dennis Harris Lucky label, issued without sleeve, with a paper sheet as cover in early 76. Different tracklist than the Micron issue : "Love thy Neighbour" does not appear on that pressing, but has the title " Beyond the Hills" by Cleopatra Williams, originally issued as a single on Hot City label. Lucky issue have different mix than the JA Micron issue.

(e.g : no horns overdubs on title Regular Rock)

CONQUERING LION MICRON [DSR 3153 A / 3158 B Gussie Exposure ] JAM probably 1977

Second JA issue, monochromic Micron label. Certainly an issue destinated to export, with the "Gussie Exposure" mention on the matrix, and with "Keith's Records Store" adress at Brooklin, NY on the label. Same cover than first issue.

CONQUERING LION PROPHET RECORDS [MIC-P-2680 ] JAM 1977

Ja issue on Yabby's own Prophet Records label. Has the original Micron matrix number. With typographic errors on sleeve (Jackon instead of Jackson). Has been reissued a couple of years later, with the micron matrix number on one side, and with a VJ matrix on the other side. Has as well been reissued in the 80's with the Micron original cover.

Lucky Tracklist

-jah love

-dem a wolf (anti christ)

-rally round jahovah (run come rally)

-carnal mind

-jah vengeance

-beyond the hills

-conquering lion

-regular rock (love of jah)

-work without pay (man who does ...)

-covetiousness (covetious man)

Micron Tracklist

-run come rally

-jah vengeance

-conquering lion

-covetious man

-anti christ

-carnal mind

-jah love

-love thy neighbour

-love of jah

-the man who does the work

CONQUERING LION MICRON [MIC-P-2680 ] JAM 1975

Original first JA issue, beautiful multicolored Micron label.

Presenting Vivian « Yabby You » Jackson’s album : Conquering Lion.

This is his first opus, issued originally in 1975.

It is considered as one of top ten foundation roots albums of all the time. The Conquering Lion album is regarded as being at the origin of the Reggae Roots style,

giving a new spiritual and musical dimension to the jamaican music.

Please note : no mention about the latest reissues or any CD material. As well this discography describes only the vocal album and not the dub issues. enjoy...