Invasion Riddim – Island, Jackpot

Invasion produced by Jack Ruby, Bunny Striker Lee for Island, Jackpot in 1975

1975’s Invasion Riddim from Island and Jackpot brings together a strong roots lineup under Jack Ruby and Bunny Striker Lee, with Burning Spear’s The Invasion (Black Wa-Da-Da) anchoring the set. Jackie Edwards’ Invasion, Jah Stitch’s Give Jah The Glory, and the King Tubby and The Aggrovators cut A Rougher Version add depth, while The Aggrovators’ Invasion Dub keeps the rhythm moving into heavier dub territory. The release sits neatly in that mid-70s crossover moment where militant roots sides were also finding a wider Island connection, and Spear’s tune later became one of the defining versions associated with the riddim.

Invasion Riddim Tracklist:

1. Burning Spear – The Invasion (Black Wa-Da-Da) (1975)
2. Jackie Edwards – Invasion (1976)
3. Jah Stitch – Give Jah The Glory (1976)
4. King Tubby & The Aggrovators – A Rougher Version (1975)
5. The Aggrovators – Invasion Dub (1976)

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