Diamonds And Pearls Riddim – Volcano Records

Released in 1982, Diamonds And Pearls Riddim came out on Volcano Records and was produced by Henry Lawes, who was deep in a strong run of early-’80s roots and dancehall sessions. The set keeps things tight with just two cuts, Papa Tullo’s Sister Pearl and The Wailing Souls’ Diamonds And Pearls, with the Wailing Souls bringing their usual harmony-heavy approach to the title track. It’s a short but memorable Volcano outing that captures the label’s sharp, bass-driven sound of the period and sits neatly alongside Lawes’ other work with the same circle of artists.