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ITAL DUB
Dub Specialist (1974)

Studio One
matrix: FCD-7906-A // FCD-7906-B
 

Star Apple (Stars); Sound & Inspiration (Soul & Inspiration); Jack A Dub; Happy Feelings; Still Rocking (Still Trying); Fire Version (What A Fire) // Jolly Rocker (I Hold The Handle); Excelo Rock (Too Experienced); Melody 'F' (Ain't Nobody Else); Jah Rocky (My Baby Is Gone); Locks Ville (Jazz Steady); Theme From The Rock (Your Heart Is Gonna Pay)

Original Jamaican issue, with cover design screen-printed over a 'Look, Listen & Learn' generic sleeve.
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An excellent selection of rhythms with the emphasis on high class lovers rock-steady. The earliest pressings come labels with the ITAL SOUND title.

ITAL DUB
Dub Specialist (c.1974)

Studio One
matrix: FCD-7906-A // FCD-7906-B
 

Star Apple (Stars); Sound & Inspiration (Soul & Inspiration); Jack A Dub; Happy Feelings; Still Rocking (Still Trying); Fire Version (What A Fire) // Jolly Rocker (I Hold The Handle); Excelo Rock (Too Experienced); Melody 'F' (Ain't Nobody Else); Jah Rocky (My Baby Is Gone); Locks Ville (Jazz Steady); Theme From The Rock (Your Heart Is Gonna Pay)

Jamaican repress in alternative screenprint sleeve with Design & Print by "ART CRAFT" credit.
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Some issues come with the label carrying the ITAL DUB title. The rear of the sleeve credits C.S. Dodd with production and record engineering.

ITAL DUB
Dub Specialist (c.1975)

Studio One
matrix: FCD-7906-A // FCD-7906-B
 

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Star Apple (Stars); Sound & Inspiration (Soul & Inspiration); Jack A Dub; Happy Feelings; Still Rocking (Still Trying); Fire Version (What A Fire) // Jolly Rocker (I Hold The Handle); Excelo Rock (Too Experienced); Melody 'F' (Ain't Nobody Else); Jah Rocky (My Baby Is Gone); Locks Ville (Jazz Steady); Theme From The Rock (Your Heart Is Gonna Pay)

Alternative screenprint sleeve with Print by "ART CRAFT" credit. ((Click sleeve to enlarge.))

ITAL DUB
Dub Specialist

Studio One
matrix: FCD-7906-A // FCD-7906-B
 

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Star Apple (Stars); Sound & Inspiration (Soul & Inspiration); Jack A Dub; Happy Feelings; Still Rocking (Still Trying); Fire Version (What A Fire) // Jolly Rocker (I Hold The Handle); Excelo Rock (Too Experienced); Melody 'F' (Ain't Nobody Else); Jah Rocky (My Baby Is Gone); Locks Ville (Jazz Steady); Theme From The Rock (Your Heart Is Gonna Pay)

Ital Dub was also released on blank white labels in a blank white sleeve. This example was 'customised' by Rockertone sound system, who were based in the Red Hill Road area of Kingston. ((Click sleeve to enlarge.))

(Thanks to Brennan Barber for the photos and information.)