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This October, Trojan Records honours the incredible career of Jamaicarsquos most enigmatic music creator, Lee lsquoScratchrsquo Perry, who celebrates his 80th year in 2016.The first of a collection of three seminal vinyl albums is Junior Bylesrsquo influential roots classic from 1972, lsquoBeat Down Babylonrsquo.Comprising the famed singerrsquos early solo recordings from the previous two years, the LP has since become a widely soughtafter collectorrsquos item, often hailed at Lee Perryrsquos finest work prior to the opening of his Black Ark studio late the following year.Despite its enviable reputation, the LP has been unavailable on vinyl since its original release, with this long overdue reissue sure to delight fans of Perry, early roots and one of Jamaicarsquos most gifted singersongwriters.Mastered from the original Trojan tapes and pressed on the highest quality vinyl, Junior Byles LP is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £18.99