The Upsetters – Double Seven Silver Heavyweight Vinyl

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Double Seven Silver Heavyweight Vinyl. This Heavyweight Vinyl in stock. For more check out all the official The Upsetters merchandise & vinyl available for home delivery with Vinyl Records London, only £28 +P&P

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Double Seven Silver Heavyweight Vinyl. This Heavyweight Vinyl is in stock. For more check out all the official The Upsetters merchandise & vinyl available for home delivery with Vinyl Records London, only £28 +P&P This classic album from 1973 saw its creator, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry exploring synths and starting to develop his Black Ark sound the enigmatic producer was at the time in the process of building his famous studio and honing his ideas about dub as a musical form. The LP opens with the eerie ‘Kentucky Skank’, Perry’ ode to KFC, complete with frying chicken sounds, spliced between winding tapes, a ghostly trumpet, and futuristic moog synthesizer, overdubbed at London’ Chalk Farm studios. U Roy’ ‘Double Six’ and I Roy’ ‘High Fashion’ amp ‘Hail Stones’ illustrate just how strong The Upsetter’ deejay material had become, while versions of the ChiLites’ ‘We Are Neighbours’, Sam amp Dave’ ‘Soul Man’ and a reworking of Al Green’ ‘Love and Happiness’ retitled ‘Jungle Lion’ all betray the funky soul influence that was increasingly shaping his work. The backing tracks illustrate the producer at his best the audio spectrum is fully differentiated while spatial placement an important component something it would take years for him to achieve at the Black Ark. Double Seven is available as a limited edition of 750 individually numbered copies on silver coloured vinyl.

Heavyweight Vinyl

Heavyweight vinyl is pressed on thicker, denser material—typically weighing 180 grams or more. This added weight offers improved durability, reduced warping, and is often believed to provide better sound quality due to more stable playback. Many audiophile releases, reissues, and deluxe editions are pressed on heavyweight vinyl, making it a popular choice among collectors and music enthusiasts who value both performance and longevity. While it doesn’t automatically guarantee superior audio, its solid, premium feel and association with high-quality production standards have made it a trusted format for serious vinyl fans.

Vinyl

Vinyl records are a timeless format that continues to captivate music lovers with their warm, analogue sound. Unlike digital formats, vinyl offers a rich, textured listening experience that many argue feels more authentic and immersive. With their larger artwork and tangible presence, records bring a sense of nostalgia and artistry to any music collection.

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or new to the world of vinyl, records have a unique ability to connect listeners to music on a deeper level. Their physical grooves and the ritual of placing a needle on a spinning disc create a tactile and engaging experience. From classic albums to modern releases, vinyl remains a cherished way to enjoy music.