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Mighty Diamonds singles

www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds.htm March 2016

irieites72 (at) yahoo (dot) ca

The first part of this document present a synthesis of the main research. It presents all the Mighty Diamonds singles that were released over the years.

part 1: synthesis (page 2)

The first part of this document present a synthesis of the main research. It presents all the Mighty Diamonds singles that were released over the years.

part 2: a bit of history (page 11)

The second part of this document, present each singles in detail, with their Versions and their Deejay versions, when available. When the year is written in grey, that mean i’m not 100% sure of the year the single was released.

There is three codes of colors: BLACK for the main single, GREY for the same single released under a different label or in a different country and RED for the singles that I haven’t made a proper search. I rapidly place that information, and I will eventually make a more detailed research for these singles to come up with more accurency.

part 3: main research (page 13)

This is the summary of the research I’m doing. It’s an ongoing project that ain’t finish. I place new information on a monthly basis. This PDF will be updated at least twice a year. The main website is located at http://www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds.htm

introduction

In this section, you will find a few information on dubplates I found listed on websites like ebay.

part 4: dubplates (page 152)

1971Girl You Are Too Young (other title: To Be In Love)

(7-inch, Success, JA) (1971) (7-inch, Big, UK) (1971) (7-inch, Success, JA) (RE:1973) (7-inch, Success, JA) (RE:1975)

Mother Winey(no single)

Oh No Baby(7-inch, Stranger Soul Cole, JA) (1971) (7-inch, Supreme, UK) (1971)

1972Betcha Golly, Wow(7-inch, Rossiblemo, JA) (1972)

Got To Live Some Life(7-inch, Rossiblemo, JA) (1972)

Mash Up(7-inch, Jaguar, JA) (1972) (7-inch, Song Bird, UK) (1972) (7-inch, Melrose, JA) (RE:1976)

Roney (Lloyd Parks & The Diamonds)(7-inch, Rossiblemo, JA) (1972)

1973none

1974Shame & Pride(7-inch, Teem, JA) (1974) (7-inch, Teem, UK) (1974) (7-inch, Jah Life, JA) (RE:1976) (7-inch, Virgin, UK) (RE:1976) (7-inch, Ras Adbra, US) (RE:1976) (7-inch, Monica’s, CAN) (RE:1976) (7-inch, M.C.M., JA) (RE:1977) (7-inch, Teem, JA) (RE:1991) (7-inch, Teams, UK) (RE:2003) (7-inch, Teen, JA) (RE:2004)

Shame & Pride (DJ Version) (Piece A Banana) (Jah Lloyd)

(7-inch, Teem, JA) (1974) (7-inch, Emidisc, JA) (1974)

Talk About It(7-inch, Upsetter, JA) (1974) (7-inch, Teem, UK) (1974)

Talk About It (DJ Version) (Yama-Khy) (U-Roy)

(7-inch, Perries, JA) (1974)

1975Back Weh (Mafia) (Back Weh (You No Mafia)) (Back Whey)

(7-inch, Well Charge, JA) (1975) (7-inch, Steady, JA) (1975) (7-inch, Locks, UK) (1975) (7-inch, Impact!, US) (1975) (7-inch, Channel One, JA) (RE:1976) (7-inch, Black Wax4, UK) (RE:1976) (7-inch, Well Charge, US) (RE:1989)

Carefree Girl (Care Free Girl) (She’s Just A Carefree Girl)

(7-inch, Prophecy, JA) (1975) (7-inch, Grounation, UK) (1975) (7-inch, Mart’s, US) (1975) (7-inch, Clocktower, US) (1975) (12-inch, Justice, UK) (1978) (7-inch, Clocktower, UK) (RE:1997)

Carefree Girl (DJ Version) (same title) (New Roy)

(12-inch, Justice, UK) (1978)

Country Living(7-inch, Well Charge, JA) (1975) (7-inch, Black Wax2, UK) (1975) (7-inch, Impact!, US) (1975) (7-inch, Black Wax4, UK) (RE:1976) (7-inch, Channel One, JA) (RE:1978) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:1983) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:1985) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:2000) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:2002)

Have Mercy(7-inch, Well Charge, JA) (1975) (7-inch, Black Wax, UK) (1975) (7-inch, Impact!, US) (1975) (7-inch, Channel One, JA) (RE:1976) (7-inch, Disco Mix, JA) (RE:1976) (7-inch, Virgin, UK) (RE:1976) (12-inch, Virgin, UK) (RE:1976) (7-inch, Dischi/Virgin, ITA) (RE:1976) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:1990) (7-inch, Well Charge, US) (RE:2009) (12-inch, Virgin/Front Line, EU) (RE:2013)

Have Mercy (DJ Version) (All Gone) (Trinity)

(7-inch, Well Charge, JA) (1976) (7-inch, Disco Mix, JA) (1976)

Hey Girl

singles – Part 1synthesis

(7-inch, Well Charge, JA) (1975) (7-inch, Jama, UK) (1975) (7-inch, Hit Bound, JA) (RE:1978) (7-inch, Cord, JA) (RE:1978) (12-inch, Jama, JA) (RE:1981)

I Need A Roof (first take)(7-inch, Well Charge, JA) (1975) (7-inch, Black Wax2, UK) (1975) (7-inch, Giant, JA) (1975)

I Need A Roof (album take)(7-inch, Well Charge, JA) (1975) (7-inch, Channel One, JA) (RE:1976) (7-inch, Black Wax4, UK) (RE:1976) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:1983) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:2006) (7-inch, Well Charge, US) (RE:1989) (7-inch, Well Charge, US) (RE:2009) (12-inch, Virgin/Front Line, EU) (RE:2013)

I Need A Roof (DJ Version) (Plantation Heights) (Trinity)

(7-inch, Well Charge, JA) (1976) (7-inch, Disco Mix, JA) (1976) (7-inch, Channel One, JA) (RE:1976) (7-inch, Steady, JA) (1976) (7-inch, Impact!, JA) (1976)

Jah Jah Bless The Dreadlocks (You Should Be Thankful)

(7-inch, Justice, JA) (1975) (7-inch, Attack, UK) (1975) (12-inch, Justice, UK) (RE:1978) (7-inch, Attack, JA) (RE:1997)

Jah Jah Bless The Dreadlocks (DJ Version) (same title) (Jah Stitch)

(12-inch, Justice, UK) (RE:1978)

Jail House(7-inch, Well Charge, JA) (1975) (7-inch, Impact!, US) (1975) (7-inch, Cord, JA) (RE:1978) (7-inch, Well Charge, US) (RE:1990) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:1988) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:1990) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:2007)

Just Can’t Figure Out(7-inch, Attack, UK) (1975) (12-inch, Trojan, UK) (RE:1986) (7-inch, Koz-Mik Universal, JA) (RE:1999)

Them Never Love Poor Marcus (Poor Marcus)

(7-inch, Well Charge, JA) (1975) (7-inch, Virgin, UK) (RE:1976) (12-inch, Virgin, UK) (RE:1976) (7-inch, Dischi/Virgin, ITA) (RE:1976)

Them Never Love Poor Marcus (DJ Version) (Hotter Fire) (Ranking Trevor)

(7-inch, Disco Mix, JA) (1977) (7-inch, Channel One, JA) (1977) (7-inch, Hit Bound, JA) (1977)

Right Time (alternate take) (not sure if all of these singles features the alternate take)

(7-inch, Well Charge, JA) (1975) (7-inch, Steady, JA) (1975) (7-inch, Locks, UK) (1975) (7-inch, Impact!, US) (1975) (7-inch, Channel One, JA) (RE:1976) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:1985) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:1988) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:2004) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:2006)

Right Time (album take)(7-inch, Black Wax4, UK) (RE:1976) (7-inch, Well Charge, US) (RE:2009)

Right Time (DJ Version) (I Man Time) (I Roy)

(7-inch, Well Charge, JA) (1975) (7-inch, Lucky, UK) (1975) (7-inch, Impact!, US) (1975) (7-inch, Eve, JA) (1975)

1976Africa(7-inch, Well Charge, JA) (1976) (7-inch, Disco Mix, JA) (1976) (7-inch, Virgin, UK) (1976) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:2004)

Cat-O-Nine(7-inch, Well Charge, JA) (1976) (7-inch, Disco Mix, JA) (1976) (7-inch, Impact!, US) (1976) (7-inch, Well Charge, US) (RE:1989) (7-inch, Well Charge, US) (RE:2008)

Long Time (recording No.1)(7-inch, Mighty Diamonds, JA) (1976)

1977Coming Through(7-inch, Virgin, UK) (1977)

Country Living (recording No.2)(7-inch, Virgin, UK) (1977)

Country Living (recording No.3)(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1977)

Country Living (recording No.3) (DJ Version) (Chief In Town) (Jah Harry)

(7-inch, Don’t Crowd I, JA) (1977)

Hypocrite (dubplate) (kept in the vault until 2013)

(7-inch, Heavy Dutty, US) (2013)

Hypocrite (DJ Version) (John Saw Them Coming) (Trinity)

(7-inch, Belmont, JA) (1977) (7-inch, Joe Gibbs, JA) (RE:2006) (7-inch, Joe Gibbs, JA) (RE:2007) (7-inch, Heavy Dutty, US) (RE:2013)

I’m Still In Love With You (with DJ Version No.1) (I’m Still In Love With You) (+unknown title) (I-Roy)

(7-inch, Channel One, JA) (1977) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:1988) (7-inch, Well Charge, US) (RE:1989) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:2006)

I’m Still In Love With You (DJ Version No.2) (Three Piece Chicken & Chips) (Ranking Trevor)

(7-inch, Well Charge, JA) (1977) (7-inch, Disco Mix, JA) (1977) (7-inch, Channel One, JA) (1977) (7-inch, Hit Bound, JA) (1977)

Keep On Moving(7-inch, Joe Gibbs, JA) (1977)

Love Me Girl (with DJ Version) (Love Me Girl) (+General Dub) (I-Roy)

(7-inch, Channel One, JA) (1977) (10-inch, Channel One, UK) (RE:1983) (7-inch, Well Charge, US) (RE:1989) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:2006)

No Hope(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1977)

She Put The Hurt On Me(7-inch, Virgin, UK) (1977)

Sneakin’ Sally Through The Alley(7-inch, Virgin, UK) (1977)

Stand Up To Your Judgement(7-inch, Well Charge, JA) (1977) (7-inch, Hit Bound, JA) (1977) (7-inch, Channel One, JA) (1977) (7-inch, Revolutionaires, JA) (1977) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:1985) (7-inch, Well Charge, US) (RE:1989) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:2006)

You Are Just A Song(7-inch, Virgin, UK) (1977) (7-inch, Virgin, US) (1977)

1978Christmas Rockers (by Joe Gibbs Family)

(12-inch, Joe Gibbs, JA) (1978) (12-inch, JGM, US) (1978) (12-inch, Joe Gibbs Music, US) (RE:1979)

Danger In Your Eyes(7-inch, Gussie 76, JA) (1978) (7-inch, Gussie Roots Sounds, JA) (1978) (12-inch, Gussie 76, JA) (1978) (12-inch, Gussie Roots Sounds, JA) (1978)

Danger In Your Eyes (DJ Version) (Shaolin Temple) (Trinity)

(7-inch, Gussie 76, JA) (1978) (7-inch, Gussie Roots Sounds, JA) (1978) (7-inch, Gussie Puppy, JA) (1978)

Fools Rush In(12-inch, Gussie 76, JA) (1978) (12-inch, Gussie Roots Sounds, JA) (1978)

Ghetto Living(7-inch, Joe Gibbs, JA) (1978) (7-inch, Joe Gibbs, JA) (RE:1999) (7-inch, Joe Gibbs, JA) (RE:2004) (7-inch, Joe Gibbs, JA) (RE:2009)

Got To Get Away (Release The Chain) (Set Me Free)

(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1978)

Gypsy Woman(7-inch, Joe Gibbs, JA) (1978)

It Takes A Miracle (by Tabby Diamond)

(7-inch, Big Phil, JA) (1978) (7-inch, JB Records, JA) (1978) (12-inch, Phase One, JA) (1978) (12-inch, Sound-Off, UK) (RE:1979) (12-inch, Phase One, JA) (RE:2000)

I Don’t Mind What You Are Saying(7-inch, Channel One, JA) (1978) (12-inch, Channel One, JA) (1978)

Jah Will Work It Out (Recording No.2)(7-inch, Virgin, UK) (1978)

Jericho (by Enos Mc Leod & The Mighty Diamond)

(7-inch, Roots, JA) (1978)

Just Like A River (with DJ Version) (Mash Up Mi Love Life) (Ranking Joe)

(12-inch, Joe Gibbs, JA) (1978) (12-inch, Real Wax, UK) (1978)

Know Your Culture(12-inch, Channel One, JA) (1978)

Let Jah Sun Shine (Let Jah Son Shine)

(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1978)

Lovely Lady (Recording No.2)(7-inch, Virgin, UK) (1978)

Planet Called Earth(7-inch, Virgin, UK) (1978)

Play On Jah Music(7-inch, Channel One, JA) (1978) (7-inch, Tropico, JA) (1978)

Red Hot (by Tabby & The Heptones)

(7-inch, Moses, JA) (1978)

Right Time (different song) (by George Nooks feat. The Mighty Diamond)

(7-inch, Gorgon, JA) (1978)

Struggling(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1978)

Sweet Lady(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1978) (7-inch, Virgin, UK) (1978)

Tell Me What’s Wrong(7-inch, Channel One, JA) (1978) (7-inch, Cord, JA) (1978) (7-inch, Cha Cha, UK) (1978) (7-inch, Well Charge, US) (RE:1989) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:2006) (7-inch, Well Charge, US) (RE:2007)

1979Bodyguard (Recording No.1)(7-inch, Channel One, JA) (1979) (12-inch, Virgin/Front Line, UK) (1979) (7-inch, Hit Bound, US) (RE:1988) (7-inch, Well Charge, US) (RE:1989)

Don’t Want War(7-inch, 56 Hope Road, JA) (1979)

Identity(7-inch, Belmont, JA) (1979) (7-inch, Joe Gibbs, JA) (RE:2000) (7-inch, Joe Gibbs, JA) (RE:2004) (7-inch, Joe Gibbs, JA) (RE:2005) (7-inch, Joe Gibbs, JA) (RE:2006) (7-inch, Joe Gibbs, JA) (RE:2009)

Identity (DJ Version) (Shopkeeper) (Jah Thomas)

(7-inch, Heavy Dutty, JA) (1979)

I Love Jah Rastafari (I Love Jah) (by Leroy Smart feat. The Mighty Diamond)

(7-inch, Gussie Roots Sounds, JA) (1979) (12-inch, Gussie Roots Sounds, JA) (1979)

Night Train To Kingston (by Jack Miller feat. The Mighty Diamond)

(12-inch, Haiku, US) (1979)

One Brother Short(12-inch, Virgin/Front Line, UK) (1979)

Plastic World(12-inch, Channel One, JA) (1979) (12-inch, J&J, US) (1979)

Tamarind Farm(7-inch, Hot Rod, JA) (1979) (12-inch, Germain Revolutionary Sounds, JA) (1979) (7-inch, Penthouse, JA) (RE:1997) (7-inch, Penthouse, JA) (RE:1998) (7-inch, Penthouse, JA) (RE:2006)

Tamarind Farm (DJ Version) (Mr Brown) (U-Brown)

(12-inch, Germain Revolutionary Sounds, JA) (1979) (7-inch, Penthouse, JA) (RE:1997) (7-inch, Penthouse, JA) (RE:1998) (7-inch, Penthouse, JA) (RE:2006)

There Is No Me Without You(12-inch, Channel One, JA) (1979) (12-inch, J&J, US) (1979)

What’s On Your Mind (by Leroy Smart feat. The Mighty Diamond)

(7-inch, Gussie Roots Sounds, JA) (1979) (12-inch, Gussie Roots Sounds, JA) (1979)

1980Aware Of Your Love(12-inch, Gussie Roots Sounds, JA) (1980)

Eyes On Africa(7-inch, Vintage Avenue Recordings, UK) (2001) (7-inch, Coptic Lion, JA) (2012)

Gates Of Zion(12-inch, Greensleeves (Green Vinyl), UK) (1980) (12-inch, Greensleeves (Blue Vinyl), UK) (1980) (7-inch, Roots, UK) (RE:2009) (12-inch, Greensleeves, UK) (RE:2013)

Heads Of Government(7-inch, Gussie Roots Sounds, JA) (1980) (12-inch, Germain Revolutionary Sounds, JA*) (1980) (12-inch, Rub-A-Dub, US*) (1980) (12-inch, Reggae, UK*) (1980) (7-inch, Music Works, JA) (RE:1981)(7-inch, Stair Way, JA) (RE:1995) (7-inch, Relic International, JA) (RE:1997) (7-inch, Penthouse Vintage, JA) (RE:1998)

Only The Strong Survive(7-inch, Gussie Roots Sounds, JA) (1980) (12-inch, Gussie Roots Sounds, JA) (1980)

People (by Judge Diamond)

(7-inch, Orbit, UK) (1980) (12-inch, Orbit, UK) (1980) (7-inch, Amussu Music, UK) (RE:2014)

Wise Son

(7-inch, Music Works, JA) (1980) (12-inch, Music Works, JA) (1980) (12-inch, King Culture, CAN) (1980)

Wise Son (DJ Version) (no title printed for the DJ version) (U-Brown)

(12-inch, Music Works, JA) (1980) (12-inch, King Culture, CAN) (1980)

1981Juvenile Child(7-inch, Gussie Roots Sounds, JA) (1981) (7-inch, Music Works, JA) (1981) (12-inch, Music Works, JA) (1981) (12-inch, Germain Revolutionary Sounds, JA*) (1981) (12-inch, Rub-A-Dub, US*) (1981) (12-inch, Germain Revolutionary Sounds, JA*) (RE:1985)

Let The Dollar Circulate(7-inch, Thunder Bolt, JA) (1981) (12-inch, Thunder Bolt, JA) (1981) (12-inch, Thunder Bolt (Clear Vinyl), UK) (1981) (12-inch, Thunder Bolt (Black Vinyl), UK) (1981)

Let The Dollar Circulate (DJ Version) (Dollar Racket) (Trinity)

(7-inch, Thunder Bolt, JA) (1981) (12-inch, Thunder Bolt, JA) (1981) (12-inch, Thunder Bolt (Clear Vinyl), UK) (1981) (12-inch, Thunder Bolt (Black Vinyl), UK) (1981)

Make Haste(12-inch, African Museum, JA) (1981)

One Love(12-inch, Gorgon, JA) (1981) (12-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (RE:1983)

(This Is) Party Time(7-inch, Errol T, JA) (1981) (12-inch, Gibbs, JA) (1981) (12-inch, JGM, US) (1981)

Party Time (different song)(7-inch, Music Works, UK) (1981)

Pass The Brim(12-inch, G Minor, JA) (1981)

Pass The Kouchie(7-inch, Music Works, JA) (1981) (7-inch, Music Works, UK) (1981) (12-inch, Music Works (black vinyl), UK) (1981) (12-inch, Music Works (red vinyl), UK) (1981) (12-inch, Music Works (clear vinyl), UK) (1981)(10-inch, Music Works, US*) (1981) (12-inch, Island, UK) (RE:1982) (12-inch, Island, GER) (RE:1982) (7-inch, Island, JA) (RE:1997)

Pass The Kouchie (DJ Version) (Gimme The Music) (U-Brown)

(7-inch, Music Works, JA) (1981) (10-inch, Music Works, US*) (1981) (12-inch, Music Works, UK) (1981)

Pass The Knowledge(7-inch, Music Works, JA) (1981) (12-inch, Music Works, JA) (1981) (12-inch, Music Works, UK) (1981) (12-inch, Music Works, CAN) (1981)

Rock With Me(7-inch, Truths & Rights, JA) (1981)

Why War In The City(12-inch, Germain Revolutionary Sounds, JA*) (1981) (12-inch, Rub-A-Dub, US*) (1981) (7-inch, Germain Revolutionary Sounds, UK) (RE:2014)

Wicked A Fight(12-inch, African Museum, JA) (1981)

Wicked Man(12-inch, Gorgon, JA) (1981) (12-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (RE:1983)

Your Heart’s Desire(12-inch, Island, UK) (RE:1982) (12-inch, Island, GER) (RE:1982)

1982Declaration Of Rights(12-inch, Music Works, JA) (1982)

Ebony & Ivory(7-inch, Music Works, JA) (1982) (12-inch, Music Works, JA) (1982) (12-inch, Music Works, UK) (1982) (12-inch, Germain Revolutionary Sounds, JA*) (1982) (12-inch, Woorell, JAPAN) (RE:1984)

Last Dance, The (aka: The Last Waltz)

(12-inch, Black Magic, JA) (1982) (7-inch, KR Records, UK) (1982) (12-inch, KR Records, UK) (1982) (12-inch, JB Records, UK) (1982)

Lucky(12-inch, Black Magic, JA) (1982) (7-inch, KR Records, UK) (1982) (12-inch, KR Records, UK) (1982) (12-inch, JB Records, UK) (1982)

Live For Today(12-inch, Music Works, JA) (1982)

Pretty Woman(7-inch, Music Works, JA) (1982) (12-inch, Germain Revolutionary Sounds, (Black Vinyl), JA*) (1982) (12-inch, Germain Revolutionary Sounds, (Red Vinyl), JA*) (1982) (12-inch, Reggae, UK) (1982) (7-inch, Penthouse Vintage, US) (RE:1998)

Pretty Woman (DJ Version) (Just Love) (Toyan)

(12-inch, Germain Revolutionary Sounds, (Black Vinyl), JA*) (1982) (12-inch, Germain Revolutionary Sounds, (Red Vinyl), JA*) (1982) (12-inch, Reggae, UK) (1982)

Proverbs (Lamentation = version)

(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1982) (12-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1982) (7-inch, Relic World, JA) (RE: 1999) [A) Proverbs / B) Chaga Chaga Warrior]

Ram Jam(7-inch, King Crown, JA) (1982)

Unruly Pic (diffexclusive to 7-inch singlekney (Bad Behavior = version)

(7-inch, Gussie 80’s, JA) (1982) (12-inch, Music Works, JA) (1982) (12-inch, Music Works, UK) (1982) (12-inch, Moodies, US) (1982)

Way How You Walk, The(7-inch, Gussie 80’s, JA) (1982) (7-inch, Gussie 80’s, JA) (RE:2014)

1983Bad Boy(7-inch, Stars, JA) (1983) (12-inch, Mobiliser, UK) (1983)

Borrow Clothes (Trinity & The Mighty Diamonds)

(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1983) (7-inch, Relic World, JA) (RE: 1999) [A) Borrow Clothes / B) Version]

Brother Man(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1983) (12-inch, Germain Revolutionary Sounds, JA*) (1983) (12-inch, Reggae, UK) (1983)

Hussler(12-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1983)

Kinarky(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1983) (12-inch, Bad Gong JA) (1983) (12-inch, Calabash, UK) (1983) (12-inch, Germain Revolutionary Sounds, JA*) (1983) (7-inch, Relic World, JA) (RE: 1999) [A) Kinarky / B) Struggling] (7-inch, Relic World, JA) (RE: 1999) [A) Kinarky / B) Holding On]

Morgan The Pirate(7-inch, Stars, JA) (1983) (7-inch, Mister Tipsy, JA) (1983) (12-inch, Mobiliser, UK) (1983)

No More Will I Roam(7-inch, Stars, JA) (1983) (7-inch, Sonic Sounds, JA) (1983)

Who’s Sorry Now(12-inch, Mobiliser, UK) (1983)

1984Big Man(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1984) (7-inch, Relic World, JA) (RE: 1999) [A) Posse Are You Ready / B) Big Man]

Born A Yard(12-inch, Blue Trac, UK) (1984)

Day In Day Out(7-inch, Blue Mountain, JA) (1984) (12-inch, Blue Trac, US) (1984) (12-inch, BTR, US) (1984)

Fight It Out There(7-inch, ET Records, JA) (1984) (12-inch, Real Wax, UK) (1984)

Mary Mack(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1984) (12-inch, Kingdom, UK) (1984) (7-inch, Relic World, JA) (RE: 1999) [A) Mr. Chin Slippers / B) Mary Mack]

Never Say Goodbye(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1984)

1985Chances(7-inch, Overheat, promotional, JAPAN) (1985)

Grandma(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1985)

Half Pound(7-inch, Sunset, JA) (1985)

Long Time (different song than the one included on the 1985 album ‘Struggling’)

(12-inch, Germain Revolutionary Sounds, JA*) (1985) (12-inch, Music Works, UK) (1985)

Love The Heathen Children(7-inch, Live & Learn, JA) (1985) (12-inch, Live & Learn, US) (1985)

Marcus We Miss You(7-inch, Live & Learn, JA) (1985) (12-inch, Live & Learn, UK) (1986)

People Are Crying(12-inch, Hit Bound, US) (1985) [BLACK VINYL] (12-inch, Hit Bound, US) (1985) [CLEAR BLUE VINYL] (12-inch, Empire, US) (1985)

Possie Are You Ready(7-inch, Sunset, JA) (1985) (12-inch, Harry J, JA) (1985) (12-inch, Hot Heat, JA) (1985) (12-inch, C&E, JA) (RE:1987) (7-inch, Relic World, JA) (RE: 1999) [A) Posse Are You Ready / B) Big Man] (7-inch, Relic World, JA) (RE: 1999) [A) Posse Are You Ready / B) To The Top]

Pray To Thee(12-inch, Harry J, JA) (1985) (12-inch, Hot Heat, JA) (1985)

Reggea-Lution(12-inch, Live & Learn, US) (1985)

Society(7-inch, Overheat, promotional, JAPAN) (1985)

Soup-Up-Stars(7-inch, Music Works, JA) (1985) (12-inch, Music Works, UK) (1985) (12-inch, Germain Revolutionary Sounds, JA*)

Struggling (recording No.2)(7-inch, Live & Learn, JA) (1985) (12-inch, Live & Learn, US) (1985)

1986Accept Me(7-inch, Live & Learn, JA) (1986) (12-inch, Live & Learn, UK) (1986)

Been So Long(12-inch, Johnny Dread, UK) (1986)

Danger In Your Eyes (recording No.2)(12-inch, EAD, CANADA) (1986)

De Disco (aka: Diamond Medley)

(7-inch, Hot Heat, JA) (1986) (12-inch, Hawkeye, UK) (1987)

Fight, Fight, Fight(12-inch, Live & Learn, UK) (1986)

If You’re Looking For Trouble(7-inch, Live & Learn, JA) (1986) (12-inch, Live & Learn, UK) (1986)

Love, Love Come Get Me Tonight(12-inch, Live & Learn, UK) (1986)

Josephine(7-inch, Hot Heat, JA) (1986)

Keep Out(12-inch, Germain, UK) (1986)

Mr. Chin Slippers(7-inch, Hot Heat, UK) (1986) (7-inch, Relic World, JA) (RE: 1999) [A) Mr. Chin Slippers / B) Mary Mack]

Not To Blame(7-inch, Hot Heat, JA) (1986) (12-inch, Rockers Plantation, UK) (1986)

Satellite Dish(7-inch, Live & Learn, JA) (1986) (12-inch, Live & Learn, UK) (1986)

Set Me Free(12-inch, SMJ, UK) (1986)

Stick to Me(7-inch, Hot Heat, JA) (1986)

Wha Do Yuh So(12-inch, SRI Records, UK) (1986) (12-inch, Witty, US) (1986)

1987Anti-Crack(7-inch, Skengdon, JA) (1987) (12-inch, Skengdon, JA) (1987)

Diamond Medley (see ‘De Disco’ in 1986)

(7-inch, Hawkeye, UK) (1987)

Gang War / Teenage Pregnancy(12-inch, Music Works, JA) (1987)

Kick Up Rumpus /Possie Are You Ready (1985)(12-inch, C&E, UK) (1987)

Just My Imagination(7-inch, Hot Heat, JA) (1987)

Left With A Broken Heart(7-inch, AC Music, JA) (1987)

Spread Your Love Around(7-inch, Live & Learn, JA) (1987)

We’ve Only Just Begun(7-inch, Volcano, JA) (1987) (12-inch, Germain, JA) (1987) (12-inch, Germain, UK) (1987)

Why Me Black Brother Why?(7-inch, AC Music, JA) (1987)

1988Mr. Bodyguard (recording No.2)(7-inch, Anchor, JA) (1988) (12-inch, Anchor, US) (1988) (12-inch, Greensleeves, UK) (RE: 1991)

Carefree Girl (recording No.3)(12-inch, Germain, UK) (1988)

Heavy Load(7-inch, Anchor, JA) (1988)

Heavy Load / War Mongers(12-inch, Anchor, US) (1988)

Put It On The Ritz / Just My Imagination (1987)(12-inch, Black Solidarity, JA) (1988) (12-inch, Ossie, JA) (1988)

Never Get Weary(7-inch, Live & Learn, JA) (1988)

Rough Neck (Gregory Isaacs & The Mighty Diamonds)(7-inch, Music Works, JA) (1988) (12-inch, Greensleeves, UK) (1988)

1989Sweet Baby(7-inch, Shamar, JA) (1989)

Ready For The World(7-inch, Shamar, JA) (1989)

1990I Love You(7-inch, Stage, JA) (1990)

Stone Out Of My Mind (recording No.2)(7-inch, Famous, JA) (1990)

1991Days Of John Wayne(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1991)

Gold Digger(7-inch, Stage, JA) (1991)

Jam Session(7-inch, Live & Learn, JA) (1991)

Party Time (second recording) (available on the ‘Party Time Vol.1’ (Outernational, 1991))(12-inch, Outernational, JA) (1991)

Respect Due(7-inch, Outernational, JA) (1991) (12-inch, Outernational, JA) (1991) (2 songs) (12-inch, Outernational, JA) (1991) (4 songs)

Seven Days From Sundown(7-inch, Exterminator, JA) (1991)

That’s Life(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1991)

To The Top(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1991)

Undying Love(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1991 or 1993)

Weeping & Wailing(7-inch, Headphone, UK) (1991)

You Are Man (unknown title)(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1991)

1992Absent From The Heart(12-inch, Merger, UK) (1992)

Are You Ready (aka: Possie Are You Ready (recording No.2)) (Bunny Diamond & Preacher)(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1992)

Dem Under Fire(7-inch, Merger, JA) (1992)

Roof Over My Head (I Need A Roof (recording No.3))(7-inch, JR Records, JA) (1992) (12-inch, Greensleeves, UK) (1992)

Ina Dance Again(7-inch, JR Records, JA) (1992)

Problems(7-inch, BCR International, JA) (1992)

Swing & Dine(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1992)

We Three Kings(7-inch, JR Records, JA) (1992)

1993Chalice In A Circle (Mighty Diamonds & Fragga Ranks)(7-inch, Shocking Vibes, JA) (1993) (12-inch, Shocking Vibes, JA) (1993)

Conversation(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1993)

Mafia / Phenomenon One (the song ‘Penomenon One’ doesn’t seems to be related to Mighty Diamonds)(12-inch, Tribal Bass, UK) (1993)

Pass The Kutchie (recording No.5)(7-inch, Shocking Vibes, JA) (1993)

Powers (Mighty Diamonds & Kibba Ranks)(7-inch, Marmies International, JA) (1993)

Tell Me What’s Wrong (recording No.3)(7-inch, Penthouse, JA) (1993) (12-inch, Penthouse, UK) (1993) (12-inch, Penthouse, US) (1993)

1994Bodyguard (remix)(7-inch, Rookie, JA) (1994)

Gone Bad(7-inch, Bad Gong, JA) (1994)

Love Me Forever (Tabby Diamond)(7-inch, Sapphire, JA) (1994)

Rough House(7-inch, Record Factory, JA) (1994)

1995Big Man (is this the same song as the 1984 single?)(12-inch, Record Factory, UK) (1995)

Diamonds Victory(7-inch, Overheat, JA) (1995)

Heads Of Government (remix)(7-inch, Stair Way, JA) (1995)

Juvenile Child (recording No.3)(7-inch, Stair Way, JA) (1995)

1996Have Mercy (recording No.3)(7-inch, Joe Frasier, JA) (1996) (12-inch, Joe Frasier, US) (1996)

1997Knock, Knock (1994 song issued circa 1997)(7-inch, Relic International, JA) (1997)

Leading Me On (Bunny Diamond) / Heads Of Government (possibly the remix version that was issued circa 1995)(7-inch, Relic International, JA) (1997)

Pass The Kouchie / Teach Your Children (Saxemilla feat. The Mighty Diamonds) (with two other songs)(promotionnal CD single, unknown label, US) (1997)

1998Jah Love(7-inch, Penthouse, JA) (1998)

1999Gang War

(7-inch, Relic World International, JA) (1999)

Slave Ship(7-inch, Fat Eyes, JA) (1999)

2000A Better Day(7-inch, Ruff Cutt, UK) (2000)

Trap (aka: ‘Trapped’)(7-inch, King Jammy’s, JA) (2000)

White Squall(7-inch, Ruff Cutt, UK) (2000)

2001Eyes On Africa (songs from 1980, issued on a single for the first time in 2001)(7-inch, Vintage Avenue Recordings, UK) (2001) (7-inch, Coptic Lion, JA) (RE: 2012)

Pass The Kutchie (recording No.8) (Anthony B & Mighty Diamonds)(7-inch, Wall Street, JA) (2001)

Pick Myself Up(7-inch, Charm, UK) (2001)

Still Waters / Tears Of A Clown(7-inch, Simba, JA) (2001)

2002Putting Up A Fight(7-inch, Ya-Low, JAPAN) (2002)

2003Have Mercy (recording No.4) (Mighty Diamonds & Beenie Man)(7-inch, Creation Music, JA) (2003)

Keep On Moving (recording No.2)(7-inch, Stars’ Arena, JAPAN) (2003)

Let’s Party (Ragga B & Mighty Diamonds)(7-inch, Relic World International, JA) (2003)

Payaka (recording No.2)(7-inch, Al.Ta.Fa.An, JA) (2003) (7-inch, Majestic, UK) (RE: 2011) [FIVE SINGLE BOX SET]

Red Handed(7-inch, Relic World International, JA) (2003)

Ten To One (Mighty Diamonds & Ragga B)(7-inch, Relic World International, JA) (2003)

2004Cuh Deh(7-inch, Relic World International, JA) (2004)

Journey For Love (Godie Ranks, Mighty Diamonds, Gregory Isaacs, Courtney Melody, Spanner Banner, Tinga Stewart)(7-inch, VIS Records, UK) (2004)

2005Black Magic Woman(7-inch, Eye One, CANADA) (2005)

I Need A Roof (recording No.5) (2003 issued on single only in 2005)(7-inch, Axeman Yingster, JA) (2005)

Love Jah Jah Always (1978) (Rod Taylor feat. Mighty Diamonds)(7-inch, Ja-Man, US) (2005)

2006Mr. Ben(7-inch, Double Barrel, JA) (2006)

Trample Down The Vampire(7-inch, Nura, JA) (2006)

2007No single

2008Rebel Rebel(10-inch, House Of Element, UK) (2008) (digital, House Of Element, UK) (RE: 2014)

Valerie(7-inch, Bassa & Dubbas, JA) (2008)

2009 Country Living (recording No.5)(7-inch, Small Storm, JA) (2009)

2010 Nice & Slow(digital single, Stingray, UK) (2010)

2011 Pass The Kouchie (Necessary Mayhem remix) (Mighty Diamonds/Mr. Williamz/Yellowman)(7-inch, Necessary Mayhem, UK) (2011)

2012 Brothers And Sisters (1978) (first time issued as a single) (falsly name: ‘Jah Will Work It Out’)(7-inch, VP Records/Channel One, US) (2012)

Evening News(digital, Island Rock, JA) (2012)

2013 Merry Christmas In Summer (1987) (first time issued on a single)(7-inch, G Stone Music, JAPAN) (2013)

Hypocrites (dubplate) (1977) (first time issued on a single)(7-inch, Heavy Dutty, US) (2013)

Them Free The Sess Abroad(digital, Mark TopSecret Music, UK) (2013)

2014 Mandela (Tabby Diamond)(digital, RoughHouse Noise, US) (2014)

Police And Bad Boy Strap (2009) (issued as a digital single in 2014)(digital, Kingston Song, JA) (2014)

2015 By The Look In Your Eyes (1977) (Enos McLeod feat. The Mighty Diamonds)(7-inch, Amussu Music, UK) (2015)

Origin of the name“When did you change your name from the Diamonds to the Mighty Diamonds?” Bunny: “We were searching for a name and then Tabby’s mother said “Why not call yourselves the Diamonds?”, so we started using it. After we went to JoJo at Channel One and did all this Right Time and Roof and Have Mercy he said we are Mighty! And we became Mighty”. (Interview made by Angus Taylor, Reggaeville, 2013) http://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/mighty-diamonds/news/interview-with-bunny-simpson-the-mighty-diamonds/ac/news.html

1969The group was formed in 1969 and their first single was recorded in 1971. The song MOTHER WINNEY may be an early recording. See page 2 for more information on this track.

The JUDGE: That started in 1969. TABBY: It was December too. JUDGE: The group actually rehearse for three years before we try to book an audition. And then, it took us five years to make a hit tune.THE BEAT: What’s the secret of the Mighty Diamonds sound? TABBY: From 1969, we came together and we worked out our own music, our own compositions, and we practice our music. We coundn’t play guitar and Judge could. We keep on writing music and practice and rehearse everytime for three years before we audition for producer and them voices get better and better. THE BEAT: You also tried to make it playing music and not just singing? TABBY: I just sing when we rehearse. Anybody can play guitar in time. When we went up onstage, we don’t play the music. We just concentrate on singing. Maybe sometime, I play a little percussion like tambourine, maracas or clap hands. We just write songs like “Right Time”, “Have Mercy”, “Pride” and “Early Too Young”, practice as a trio and play amateur shows and talent shows. Judge did most of the writing. He play the guitar and him know the music. Bagga Walker teach him guitar. Him and Judge was good friend. I was still singing on the corner, but I wasn’t too far from him still. Him like the vibes. THE BEAT: When was the first time you performed live? JUDGE: Way back in 1969. We do a talent show in a place called Dynamic A Go Go. That night when I did my first appearance before a live audience I could feel my heart beating. And we win the contest too. We got a bottle of rum for winning and none of us drink rum. From that, we always been winnin’. (partial transcript coming from an Interview made by Chris Boyle, in the summer of 1987. Published in The Beat, vol.7, No.6 (December 1988))

1970 Rehearsing and talent contests. Look upper for more details.

1971 Two songs were recorded in 1971: GIRL YOU ARE TOO YOUNG (produced by Rupie Edwards) and OH NO BABY (produced by Stranger Cole). The song OH NO BABY was their first single. It came out before GIRL YOU ARE TOO YOUNG. The Mighty Diamonds mentioned that there was three years before the band actually got in the studio, but according to the dates printed on the UK lables, those two songs were recorded in 1971.

Mighty Diamonds at Studio One Franklyn “Ben Up” Irving: The Diamonds first came down there in 1973 (at Channel One). They came as the Diamonds and they did some songs at Studio One. They brought a four track tape with some songs on it that they recorded at Studio One but it was never released. That’s how we got Have Mercy and I Need A Roof. After they did those songs, that’s when Jo Jo named them and put “The Mighty” upon them. Some of the Diamonds like Bunny were living on Maxfield Avenue so it was easy for them to come down. Because what really happened was 80% of Studio One and Treasure Isle singers as well as Dynamic and Harry J studio – all those people that were singing before in the 60s and early 70s – they all came to Channel One. They were complaining that they didn’t get enough money at Coxsone so they just came and did back over everything. (Interview by Angus Taylor, United Reggae, August 2015)

http://unitedreggae.com/articles/n1923/082515/interview-franklyn-irving-talks-channel-one

singles – Part 2a bit of history

Other Jamaican bands with “Diamonds” in their names, but wound’t be related to The Mighty Diamonds.NAME SINGLE LABEL YEAR CODEThe Diamonds Look Away (The Diamonds)/Expo’67 (Silhouette) (The Diamonds) Trojan (JA) 1967 none Oliver St. Patrick & The Diamonds I Need You (aka: I Want To Be Loved By You) (Oliver St. Patrick & The Diamonds)/Tulips (Oliver St. Patrick & The Diamonds) Trojan (JA) 1967 none Oliver St. Patrick & The Diamonds I Want To Be Loved By You (Oliver St. Patrick & The Diamonds)/Tulips (Oliver St. Patrick & The Diamonds) Trojan (UK) 1967 TR-005 Oliver St. Patrick & The Diamonds I Want To Be Loved By You (Oliver St. Patrick & The Diamonds)/Tulips (Oliver St. Patrick & The Diamonds) Trojan (UK) 1967 (2007) TJLBX376/5 Oliver St. Patrick & The Diamonds I Want To Be Loved (Oliver St. Patrick & The Diamonds)/Tulips From Heaven (Oliver St. Patrick & The Diamonds) Trojan (JA) 1967 (2009) none Cliff & The Diamonds Mother Benge (Cliff & The Diamonds)/My Jeannie (Al Capone Spencer) Hornet 1967 [year: RKR] no code Cliff & The Diamonds Mary Mary (Cliff & The Diamonds)/Popcorn (Stretch & Peego) blank 1968 no code Cliff & The Diamonds Mary Mary (Cliff & The Diamonds)/Popcorn (Stretch & Peego) The Wasp 1968 no code Cliff & The Diamonds [found on RKR] Mary Mary (Give Me A Chance) (Cliff & The Diamonds)/Stop My Little Baby (instrumental) (Cliff & The Diamonds) The Wasp 1968 [year: RKR] no code Cliff & The Diamonds Bring Back The Love (Cliff & The Diamonds)/I Will Never (Cliff & The Diamonds) The Wasp 1968 [year: RKR] no code Cliff & The Diamonds Jingle Bells (Cliff & The Diamonds)/Stop! My Little Baby Stop! (Cliff & The Diamonds) The Wasp 1968 [year: RKR] no code Sir Collins & The Black Diamonds Black Panther (Sir Collins & The Black Diamonds)/I Want To Be Loved (Sir Collins & The Black Diamonds) Duke 1969 DU-46 Sir Collins & The Black Diamonds Black Diamonds (Sir Collins & The Black Diamonds)/I Remember (The Diamonds) Duke 1969 DU-47 Sir Collins & The Black Diamonds It’s Love (Dials) (or The Diamonds?)/Love Is A Treasure (Dials) (or The Diamonds?) Duke 1969 DU-48 NOTE: The label says DIALS but a discography credit this single to The Diamonds

The Diamonds Love Is A Treasure (Dials)/I Want To Be (Diamonds) Duke 1969 DU-49 The Diamonds Pair Of Wings (Sir Collins & The Earthquakes) (or The Diamonds?)/I Can’t Stop Loving You (The Earthquakes) (or The Diamonds?) Duke 1969 DU-54 NOTE: Tapir Reggae Discographies credit this single to The Diamonds NOTE: Unless there is several mistakes on Tapir Reggae Discographies page for the DUKE label, the band The Earthquakes may probably be the same band as The Diamonds. If it’s the case, single DU-55 and DU-56 should be added to this list. The page also credit single DU-48 to The Diamonds.

Diamond Cut It May Be Winter Outside But In My Heart It’s Spring (Paulette Walker)/I’m A Believer (Diamond Cut) Burning Sounds 1977 BS 015 NOTE: The song I’M A BELIVER is a cover from American artist Neil Diamond. The name of the reggae artist performing the song is identified as ‘Diamond Cut’. I made a research on the Internet and that’s the only song I was able to find under this name as a reggae artist. The artist might have been falsly identified on the label. The website Soundcloud has the name ‘Alphonso Roots’ tied up to the song, but that’s simply the name of the person who posted the song on the Internet. I was able to find some information about a band name ‘The Diamond Cut Band’ that was touring the UK in 2013 with contemporary Jamaican reggae artists, so it might be related.

Related to The Mighty Diamonds?Tabby & The Diamonds (?) Everyday Tomorrow (Stranger Cole)/Lift Your Head Up High (Stranger Cole) Camel 1970 CA 54 Tabby & The Diamonds (?) Lift Your Head Up High (original) (Stranger Cole)/Everyday Tomorrow (version) (Stranger Cole) Gas 1970 GAS 152 NOTE: Someone name ivyleague68 says that the song EVERYDAY TOMORROW (Pama Records, 1970) and EVERYDAY TOMORROW (Gas Records, 152) would be Tabby & The Diamonds, rather than Stranger Cole. To my ears, this doesn’t

sounds like Tabby Diamond, but I might be wrong. Some of the comments: Zapatoo The Tiger:“I bought this single ‘pon release and while I remember it didn’t sound like Stranger that much, I thought he was just singing in a different style... Now it’s sounding like a Clancy Eccles production, rather than Stranger Cole. Got any provenance on the Diamonds thing, Marc?” Bosssounds: “From Roger Dalke I recall Joe. They also did some other tunes for Stranger like OH NO MY BABY”.The forum conversation can be found at the following link: http://forum.trojanrecords.com/viewtopic.php?p=138108. The song can be heard on YouTube at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06WEz-9y8p8

The Mighty Blenders Reggae Vibration (The Mighty Blenders)/Version (The Mighty Blenders) Big 7 1977 no code NOTE: I saw one auction that mentioned that the song ‘Reggae Vibration’ (by The Mighty Blenders) (label: Big 7) would be in fact The Mighty Diamonds. I listen to the sound sample and it’s not The Mighty Diamonds.

1971GIRL YOU ARE TOO YOUNG (JA) (1971) [label: Success] ••• Non LP song ••• (second single)7-INCH (A-side: blank (Girl You Are Too Young)) (credit: blank (The Dymonds)) (B-side: blank (Version)) (credit: blank (Rupie Edwards All Stars)) (JA single released in 1971) (Success Records_no code) INFO: pictures7-INCH (A-side: Girl You Are Too Young) (credit: The Dymonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: Rupie Edwards All Stars) (JA single released in 1971) (Success Records_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: unknownProducer: Rupie EdwardsYear: 1971 [year written on UK label]

Sound Sample: DavesJukebox.blogspot.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [ (MMCFv9m3yuE) ]

Pictures: A+BNote: There is three different singles for the song GIRL YOU ARE TOO YOUNG. One has TOO YOUNG VERSION on the B-side and was issued in 1971. The second one was issued two years later and has YAMA SKANK by Shorty The President on the B-side. See 1973 for more details. The third one was name differently: TO BE IN LOVE. See 1975 for more details. Note: I found three different pictures for this single: The first one is a BLANK PEACH LABEL WITH STAMP, the second one is DARK GREEN with text in blue and the third one is GRASS GREEN with text in blue. See upper for details. This song is sometimes written GIRL YOU’RE TOO YOUNG. In 2011, VP Records released it on the Rupie Edwards compilation Hit Picks, only available digitally. It’s a re-issue of the UK vinyl compilation on Success Records that was originally released around 1978 (not the Horse compilation of the same name, issued in 1974). Note: In an interview made in 1999, Bunny Diamond recal this song as the first time in the studio. BUNNY: “It was about 1974. Was first time we step in, the first person that take us to studio was Rupie Edwards” TOBY GOHN: ”As that just a one off, just one track, one 45?” BUNNY: “Yeah, it was just a 45, you know? A 45 called “Girl You Are Too Young”. http://www.dcsoundclash.com/mightyd.html Bunny “We recorded for Stranger Cole first. Actually, no we recorded for Rupie Edwards first! But Stranger Cole’s song came out before Rupie Edwards. We recorded Girl You’re Too Young but Rupie did not put it out same time. It was there on keep and Stranger Cole came along and recorded us also doing Oh No Baby”. (Reggaeville, 2013) http://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/mighty-diamonds/news/interview-with-bunny-simpson-the-mighty-diamonds/ac/news.html

GIRL YOU ARE TOO YOUNG (UK) (1971) [label: BIG](A-side: Girl You Are Too Young) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Too Young Version) (credit: Rupie Edwards All Stars) (UK single released in Sept. 1971) (BIG_BG 326) INFO: picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Rupie EdwardsYear: 1971 [written on label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only] YouTube [–]

Pictures: A+BNote: One website auction mention that the release date is September 10, 1971. The release date is said to be from the booklet ‘The New Singles, issue 390’.

GIRL YOU ARE TOO YOUNG (JA) [label: Success] [with YAMA SKANK on the B-side] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1973

GIRL YOU ARE TOO YOUNG (JA) [label: Success] [different title: TO BE IN LOVE] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1975

GIRL YOU ARE TOO YOUNG (VERSION) (JA) (1971) [label: Success]7-INCH (A-side: blank (Girl You Are Too Young)) (credit: blank (The Dymonds)) (B-side: blank (Version)) (credit: blank (Rupie Edwards All Stars)) (JA single released in 1971) (Success Records_no code) INFO: pictures7-INCH (A-side: Girl You Are Too Young) (credit: The Dymonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: Rupie Edwards All Stars) (JA single released in 1971) (Success Records_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: unknownProducer: Rupie EdwardsYear: 1971 [year written on UK label]

Sound Sample: DavesJukebox.blogspot.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [–]

Pictures: A+BNote: See upper for details.

GIRL YOU ARE TOO YOUNG (VERSION) (UK) (1971) [label: BIG](A-side: Girl You Are Too Young) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Too Young Version) (credit: Rupie Edwards All Stars) (UK single released in Sept. 1971) (BIG_BG 326) INFO: picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Rupie EdwardsYear: 1971 [written on label]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [–]


singles – Part 3main research

MOTHER WINNEY (JA) (1971) [label: –] ••• Non LP song ••• Very few information are available for the song MOTHER WINEY. It was made available (for the first time?) as a bonus track on the 2011 CD release of ‘Leaders Of Black Country’. It would be an early recording made by The Mighty Diamonds, but I don’t recognize Tabby Diamond on lead vocals, so it’s possible that The Mighty Diamonds are only doing backing vocals here. Very few information are available for that song. The year is unknown, but it sounds like an early seventies song. I don’t even know if it was ever released on a 7-inch single. It might have been released under a different name as the song DO YOU WANT TO SPEND THE REST OF YOUR LIFE WAISTING TIME, also included on the CD ‘Leaders Of Black Countries’ is in fact CAREFREE GIRL produced by Bunny Lee in 1975. The track may be produced by Tapper Zukie, as most of the songs featured on the album ‘Leaders Of Black Countries’ were produced by him. There are four bonus songs on this CD, apart from CAREFREE GIRL, the three others might be exclusive: MOTHER WINEY (1971), PLEASE BE FAIR (1993) and DON’T BURN YOUR BRIDGES (1998).

OH NO BABY (JA) (1971) [label: Stranger Soul Cole] ••• Non LP song ••• (First Single)7-INCH No.1 (A-side: blank with handwriting (Oh No Baby)) (credit: blank (Tabby & The Diamond)) (B-side: blank (Version)) (credit: no credit) (JA single released in 1971) (blank (Stranger Soul Cole)_no code) INFO: pictures7-INCH No.2 (A-side: Oh No Baby) (credit: Tabby & The Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no credit) (JA single released in 1971) (Stranger Soul Cole_no code) INFO: Soundclash + picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Stranger ColeYear: 1971 [written on UK label]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [d81aO3Gz9mQ]

Pictures: A+BNote: Unless I find a different information during my research, this definitively looks like Mighty Diamonds second single. This is an excerpt of an interview made by Toby Gohn with Bunny Diamond for Soundclash in 1999: “And you also recorded with Stranger Cole in those early days..” Bunny: “Yes, we have a song called “Oh No Baby.” That was released on the Stranger Cole label. Stranger did have a label once called Stranger Soul Cole, right? I don’t know if you know that song called “Oh No Baby.” (Soundclash, 1999) http://www.dcsoundclash.com/mightyd.html

Bunny “We recorded for Stranger Cole first. Actually, no we recorded for Rupie Edwards first! But Stranger Cole’s song came out before Rupie Edwards. We recorded Girl You’re Too Young but Rupie did not put it out same time. It was there on keep and Stranger Cole came along and recorded us also doing Oh No Baby”. (Reggaeville, 2013) http://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/mighty-diamonds/news/interview-with-bunny-simpson-the-mighty-diamonds/ac/news.html

OH NO BABY (UK) (1971) [label: Supreme](A-side: My Application) (credit: Stranger & Gladdy) (B-side: Oh No My Baby) (credit: Taddy & The Diamonds) (UK single released in 1971) (Supreme_SUP 227) INFO: picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Stranger ColeYear: 1971 [written on label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side and B-side]* YouTube [ (d81aO3Gz9mQ) ] Pictures: A+BNote: Stranger & Gladdy is in fact Stranger Cole & Gladstone Anderson.*Note: When the singles are ‘Out of Stock’ on the reggae store ReggaeFever.ch, they can no longer be found through their search engine. This is the original link to listen to the song excerpts: http://www.reggaefever.ch/articleDetails?articleId=A-1064

OH NO BABY (VERSION) (JA) (1971) [label: Stranger Soul Cole]7-INCH No.1 (A-side: blank with handwriting (Oh No Baby)) (credit: blank (Tabby & The Diamond)) (B-side: blank (Version)) (credit: no credit) (JA single released in 1971) (blank (Stranger Soul Cole)_no code) INFO: pictures7-INCH No.2 (A-side: Oh No Baby) (credit: Tabby & The Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no credit) (JA single released in 1971) (Stranger Soul Cole_no code) INFO: Soundclash + picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Stranger ColeYear: 1971 [written on UK label]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]


1972BETCHA BY GOLLY, WOW (JA) (1972) [label: Rossiblemo] [cover song] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Betcha By Golly, Wow) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Golly, Wow) (credit: Soul Syndicate) (JA single released in 1972) (Rossiblemo__no code) INFO: Matrix: FFR 8084Producer: Rudolph Ross [also known as Ruddy Ross or Roy Ross]

Year: 1972 [deduction]

Sound Sample: LionVibes.co.uk [SOLD OUT www.lionvibes.co.uk/product.php?sku=37555] YouTube [Wkjq9wdvLzI]

Pictures: A+BNote: The original song was made by The Stylistics in 1971. It reached No. 3 in The BillBoard Hot 100 charts in 1972 and No. 13 in the UK charts in 1972. My guess is that The Mighty Diamonds covered it in 1972, but this needs to be confirmed. It definitively sounds like early seventies. With The Soul Syndicate. There seems to be only three 7-inch singles issued on that label. According to the matrix number, the song ‘GOT TO LIVE SOME LIFE’ was issued before the song ‘BETTCHA GOLLY, WOW’. Rudolph Ross wrote on the Roots-Archives.com forum: “I was the lead singer of the group, back in the 70s any information you need check with me. I was also a part of the Mighty Diamonds. Blemo”. The name of the groupe that he is refereing to is Ruddy Ross & The Advocates (aka: Ruddy Ross & Advocates). According to JA45.com there is only three singles on the Rossiblemo label: two by The Mighty Diamonds and the song ‘DAYS LIKE THESE’ by Ruddy Ross & The Advocates. Note: The song BETCHA BY GOLLY, WOW was also covered by many Jamaican artists over the years: Errol Dunkey (in 1982), Horace Andy (in 1987), Diana Flash (approx. in 1988), Richie Stephens (in 1991), Ninja Dallas (approx. in 1993), A.J. Franklyn (approx. in 1996) and D Love (in 2002).

BETCHA BY GOLLY, WOW (VERSION) (JA) (1972) [label: Rossiblemo] (aka: Golly, Wow)7-INCH (A-side: Betcha By Golly, Wow) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Golly, Wow) (credit: Soul Syndicate) (JA single released in 1972) (Rossiblemo__no code) INFO: Matrix: FFR 8084Producer: Rudolph RossYear: 1972 [deduction]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: See upper for details

GOT TO LIVE SOME LIFE (JA) (1972) [label: Rossiblemo] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Got To Live Some Life) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: Double Dynamite) (credit: Blemo) (JA single released in 1972) (Rossiblemo__no code) INFO: pictures Matrix: FRR 7687Producer: Rudolph Ross [also known as Ruddy Ross or Roy Ross]


Sound Sample: LionVibes.co.uk [SOLD OUT: http://www.lionvibes.co.uk/product.php?sku=33373] YouTube [no] [SOLD OUT: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DIAMONDS-GOT-LIVE-SOME-LIFE-ROSSIBLEMO-/220848965609#ht_1601wt_991]

Pictures: A+BNote: Contrary to what I originally tought, this song is not a cover of PARTY TIME. This is instead an early version of the song SET ME FREE [RELEASE THE CHAIN]. When the Mighty Diamonds play the song PARTY TIME in concerts, it’s often written WE’VE GOT TO LIVE SOME LIFE, which is different than this song. There was at least two different pressings for this single, as I found a picture in RED/LIGHT YELLOW and andother one in GREEN/LIGHT YELLOW. According to the matrix number, the song GOT TO LIVE SOME LIFE was issued before the song BETCHA BY GOLLY, NOW.

MASH UP (JA) (1972) [label: Jaguar] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Mash Up) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Mash Up Ver.) (credit: The Dynamites) (JA single released in 1972) (Jaguar_J 50) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 6458__DSR 6459 [JC]

Producer: Derrick HarriottYear: 1972 [year written on label]

Sound Sample: Strictly-Vibes.com [A-side] YouTube [ (STsuqTUOurk) ]

Pictures: A+BNote: –

MASH UP (UK) (1972) [label: Song Bird]7-INCH (A-side: Mash Up) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Mash Up (Version)) (credit: The Dynamites) (UK single released in 1972) (Song Bird_SB.1079) INFO: picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Derrick HarriottYear: 1972 [year written on label]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [ (STsuqTUOurk) ]


MASH UP (JA) [label: Melrose] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1976

MASH UP (VERSION) (JA) (1972) [label: Jaguar] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Mash Up) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Mash Up Ver.) (credit: The Dynamites) (JA single released in 1972) (Jaguar_J 50) INFO: picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Derrick HarriottYear: 1972 [year written on label]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [–]


MASH UP (VERSION) (UK) (1972) [label: Song Bird]7-INCH (A-side: Mash Up) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Mash Up (Version)) (credit: The Dynamites) (UK single released in 1972) (Song Bird_SB.1079) INFO: picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Derrick HarriottYear: 1972 [year written on label]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [ (STsuqTUOurk) ]


MASH UP (VERSION) (JA) [label: Melrose] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1976

RONEY (JA) (1972) [label: B Records] [Mighty Diamonds on backing vocals – To be confirmed]7-INCH (A-side: Roney) (credit: L. Parks & The Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1972) (B Records_no codes) INFO: pictures7-INCH (A-side: blank (Roney)) (credit: blank (L. Parks & The Diamonds)) (B-side: blank (Version)) (credit: blank (no names)) (JA single released in 1972) (B Records_no codes) INFO: pictureMatrix: DSR AB 4788-1 [RKR]

Producer: Al BrownYear: 1972 [approximate year coming from ReggaeCollector.com website]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: Name of the artist: Lloyd Parks. Name of the producer: A. Brown, which probably stands for ‘Al Brown’.Note: I’m not fully sure this is the Mighty Diamonds on backing vocals, but this is the information that is circulating on the Internet. ReggaeCollector place this song in 1972. See the first page of this document for numerous bands that were named ‘The Diamonds’.

1973GIRL YOU ARE TOO YOUNG (JA) (1971) [label: Success] ••• 1973 RE-ISSUE •••(A-side: no credit (Girl You Are Too Young)) (credit: no credit (The Dymonds)) (B-side: no credit (Yama Skank)) (credit: no credit (Shorty The President)) (JA single released in 1973) (Success Records_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: dyna RE 4023Producer: Rupie EdwardsYear: 1971 [re-issued in 1973] [date written on Bullet UK label for YAMA SKANK / DOCTOR RUN COME QUICK]

Sound Sample (BLANK LABEL): DeadlyDragonSound.com [A-side and B-side]

Sound Sample (BLANK LABEL with stamp): DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side]

Sound Sample (BLUE SUCCESS LABEL): DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side] ••• Sound Sample (for YAMA WAY/ORANGE STREET SHUFFLE (by U Roy Junior) (BLUE SUCCESS LABEL): Reggae-Museum.com.com [A-side and B-side] ••• Sound Sample (for YAMA WAY/INSTRUMENTAL) (BLUE SUCCESS LABEL): Reggae-Museum.com.com [A-side and B-side]

Pictures: A+B [I’ve seen five different labels for that specific single: A) blank white label, B) semi-blank Success BLUE, C) semi-blank Success YELLOW, D) semi-blank Success ORANGE, D) semi-blank Success RED]

Note: The song featured on the B-side is YAMAHA SKANK by Shorty The President and was released in 1973, according to the Bullet UK single. The song has various titles: YAMA SKANK, YAMMA SKANK, YAMMA WAY, YAHAMA SKANK and the official title: YAMAHA SKANK. Over the years, when the song was re-released on compilations it was always named YAMAHA SKANK, but I’ve never seen an original single with the title print that way. The title YAMMA WAY comes from the website DeadlyDragonSound, don’t know where they got it from as it’s the only time I saw it named that way. Maybe it comes from the matrix... RUPIE EDWARDS - Dr. Satan Echo ChamberOTHER INFORMATION FOR THE DATE: The website riddimguide.com mention that the song YAMA SKANK is made with the riddim ‘My Conversation’, which is also riddim produced by Ruppie Edward and used by several artists in 1971. The website ReggaeCollector.com says that the single YAMAHA SKANK/VERSION (Peaceful Road label) is from 1972. But I keep 1973 because of the date written on the Bullet UK single.

Note: Pressure Sounds No.21 “Watch This Sounds” (by The Uniques). “Slim Smith and the Uniques cut My Conversation for Bunny Lee in the late 1960s, in 1974 Lee sold the rhythm to producer Rupie Edwards who then made an album titled Yamaha Skank from twelve versions of that rhythm, the album was a first of it’s kind. This is the opening track from the album which kicks off with the words “Welcome to doctor Satan’s echo chamber”.

Yamaha Skank : My Conversation Stylee – 12 original cuts (Success Records, 1974)

Johnny Spencer:Produced by Rupie Edwards Yamaha Skank, along with Doctor Satan’s Echo Chamber, is one of a dozen ‘Versions’ of the Slim Smith cut My Conversation that Rupie Edwards made into the first Jamaican concept album; called Yamaha Skank.

Slim Smith and the Uniques cut My Conversation for Bunny Lee in the late 1960s, in 1974 Lee sold the rhythm to producer Rupie Edwards who then made an album titled Yamaha Skank from twelve versions of that rhythm, the album was a first of it’s kind. This is the opening track from the album which kicks off with the words “Welcome to doctor Satan’s echo chamber”.

Text from Pressure Sounds: ‘My Conversation’ was ultimately responsible for the version album - a monster that could not have happened in any other musical field. Winston Grennan’s nagging piano hook line (on top of his original drumming!) together with some of The Uniques’ best singing ever of a very beautiful song ‘Love Your Brothers, Love Your Sisters’ produced an unforgettable song. Striker sold the rhythm track to fellow producer Rupie Edwards in 1974 and Rupie promptly put together ten instrumental and deejay versions of the rhythm on one album as ‘Yamaha Skank’ The introduction - ‘Welcome To Doctor Satan’s Echo Chamber’ not only set the tone for the rest of the album but as a prophecy fulfilled throughout the coming decades - although not all of the albums that came out of that particular echo chamber were based on such solid foundations. (Harry Hawke)

1974 HEY GIRL (JA) (1974) [label: Hit Bound] [the year 1974 is written on the label but this is has nothing to do with the release date]

••• see 1975 for details

HURT SO GOOD (JA) (1975) [label: many] (by Susan Codogan)7-INCH (A-side: Hurt So Good) (credit: Susan Cadogan & The Diamonds) (B-side: Rub A Dub) (credit: Upsetter) (JA single released in 1974) (Perries__no code) INFO: picture7-INCH (A-side: Hurt So Good) (credit: Susan Cadogan) (B-side: Loving Is Good) (credit: Upsetters) (UK single released in 1974) (D.I.P.__no code) INFO: picture7-INCH (A-side: Hurt So Good) (credit: Suzan Cadogan) (B-side: Hurt So Good (instrumental)) (credit: The Upsetters) (UK single released in 1975) (Magnet__no code) INFO: picture7-INCH (A-side: Hurt So Good) (credit: Suzan Cadogan & The Diamonds) (B-side: Rub A Dub) (credit: Upsetter) (Barbados single released in 1975) (Total Sounds__no code) INFO: picture7-INCH (A-side: Hurt So Good) (credit: Suzan Cadogan & The Diamonds) (B-side: Rub A Dub) (credit: L. Perry) (US single released in 1975) (Big Hit!__no code) INFO: picture7-INCH (A-side: Hurt So Good) (credit: Susan Cadogan) (B-side: Loving Is Good) (credit: The Upsetters) (Benelux single released in 1975) (Ariola__no code) INFO: picture7-INCH (A-side: Hurt So Good) (credit: Susan Cadogan) (B-side: Hurt So Good (Version Instrumentale)) (credit: The Upsetters) (France single released in 1975) (Columbia__no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Lee PerryNote: Mighty Diamonds on harmonies.Note: Augus Taylor: “Around that time you were regularly recording backing vocals for Lee Scratch Perry. Most famously Susan Cadogan’s Hurt So Good. This lead to you cutting the tune Talk About It that features Judge’s falsetto as the lead”. Bunny: “Every Sunday we would always go by Scratch and do background vocals for him. Until one day he said we must do a song for ourselves. But we did background vocals for Hurt So Good and it was a million seller. We never achieved much recognition from that song. Sometimes you do some song and you never know what it will do. So while we never got much recognition from that song the proof was there! When we did those background vocals she wasn’t even there that Sunday. Then after she did that song she went to live in England”. Augus Taylor: “What other songs did you do background vocals for Scratch?” Bunny: “I can’t remember just now but we did a song with Junior Murvin, Junior Byles – Scratch always had some great songs. I can’t remember some of them because it was so long - 30 years ago”. (Reggaeville, 2013) http://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/mighty-diamonds/news/interview-with-bunny-simpson-the-mighty-diamonds/ac/news.html

I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (JA) (1974) [label: Channel One] [the year 1974 is written on the label but this is has nothing to do with the release date]


LOVE ME GIRL (JA) (1974) [label: Channel One] [the year 1974 is written on the label but this is has nothing to do with the release date]


SHAME & PRIDE (JA) (1974) [label: Teem] ••• alternate take •••7-INCH (A-side: Shame & Pride) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Pride Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1974) (Teem Records__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: PF 4273 Producer: Pat Francis [aka: Jah Lloyd]

Year: 1974 [see notes for more details]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [ (LZe811Ny8bA) ]

Pictures: A+BNote: The version included on the 7-inch single is a different take than the one included on the 1976 album. To my hear, the version included on the 1976 album ‘Right Time’ seems recorded during the same session as this single, but is in fact a alternate take. According to Jah Lloyd albums, this song would have been recorded in 1974 as several dub and DJ versions have been issued. First: the song UNDER GROUND is featured on the Jah Lloyd album ‘Herbs Of Dub’ released in 1974 (the date is written on the label). That song is a dub version of ‘Shame And Pride’. Plus there is the following four songs on the compilation ‘Final Judgement’: SHAME AND PRIDE, PRIDE VERSION, PIECE A BANANA (Shame And Pride (DJ version 1)), AFRICAN DRUMS (Shame And Pride (DJ version 2)). The compilation ‘Final Judgement’ was issued in 1998. The owner of the website xraymusic.co.uk writes that the material included on this compilation are from “circa 1974” but does put a question mark... probably because he wasn’t sure if all the material was from 1974. The website Roots-Archvies.com place the material from this compilation in 1974-1975. One of my favorite website is Tapir’s Reggae Discographies: for the Teem label, the website mention 1976 for that specific single, but I must admit that, contrary to the majority of pages featured on the Tapir website, the ‘Teem’ page is rather weak in providing information, there is a lot of singles missing, so after getting the information from Jah Lloyd albums, it definitively make more sens to put this song in 1974 (or 1975). From a personal point of view, SHAME & PRIDE sounds more like 1975, but the facts enumerated above contredict that impression. The linar notes from the compilation ’Sounds And Pressure vol.2’: Produced by Pat Francis a.k.a. Jah Lloyd at Randy’s for eventual issue as a 7-inch on his immortal Teem Label. The 7-inch version of the song is included on that complation. It would be really interesting to find a Reggae Chart from 1974 or 1975 that would confirm the release date.Note: Leroy Smart made a song named SHAME AND PRIDE (also named POMPS & PRIDE) around 1976, but it’s a different song.Note: The song included on the compilation ‘The Golden Days Of Reggae’ have a different sound, but I only heard a sample. I would needs to be checked to make sure that’s the exact same recording. But it looks like the same recording, maybe taken from the recording of the 7-inch single.

SHAME & PRIDE (UK) (1974) [label: Teem]7-INCH (A-side: Shame And Pride) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Pride Version) (credit: The Diamonds) (UK single released in 1974) (Teem__PF 4273) INFO: several websites Matrix: –Producer: Pat Francis [aka: Jah Lloyd]


Sound Sample: – [not found] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+B Note: See upper for details.

SHAME & PRIDE (JA) [label: Jah Life] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1976

SHAME & PRIDE (UK) [label: Virgin] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1976

SHAME & PRIDE (US) [label: Ras Adbra] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1976

SHAME & PRIDE (CAN) [label: Monica’s] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1976

SHAME & PRIDE (JA) [label: M.C.M.] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1977

SHAME & PRIDE (JA) [label: Teem] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1991

SHAME & PRIDE (UK) [label: Teams] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2003

SHAME & PRIDE (JA) [label: Teen] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2004

SHAME & PRIDE (VERSION) (JA) (1974) [label: Teem] (aka: Pride Version)7-INCH (A-side: Shame & Pride) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Pride Version) (credit: The Diamonds) (JA single released in 1974) (Teem Records__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: PF 4273 Producer: Pat Francis [aka: Jah Lloyd]


Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: Over the years, the version featured on the B-side was named differently, There seems to be at least two different versions for the song Shame & Pride: PRIDE VERSION and BLACK DUB (the B-side of Black Love). Both songs can be found on Jay Lloyd album ‘Final Judgement’. More research needs to be done to compare all of the B-sides. These are the different names: PRIDE VERSION, PRIDE UP DUB, PRIDEFUL DUB, VERSION and BLACK DUB. The B-side of Dennis Aclapone COME DOWN: it is possibly the same version as PRIDE VERSION.

SHAME & PRIDE (VERSION) (UK) (1974) [label: Teem] (aka: Pride Version)7-INCH (A-side: Shame And Pride) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Pride Version) (credit: The Diamonds) (UK single released in 1974) (Teem__PF 4273) INFO: several websites Matrix: –Producer: Pat Francis [aka: Jah Lloyd]



Pictures: A+B Note: See the Jamaican single for more details.

SHAME & PRIDE (VERSION) (JA) [label: Jah Life] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1976

SHAME & PRIDE (VERSION) (US) [label: Ras Adbra] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1976

SHAME & PRIDE (VERSION) (UK) [label: Teams] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2003

SHAME & PRIDE (DJ VERSION 1) (JA) (1974) [label: Teem] (aka: Piece A Banana)7-INCH (A-side: Piece A Banana) (credit: Jah Lloyd) (B-side: African Drums) (credit: Bongo Herman J.L.) (JA single released in 1974) (Teem Record__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Pat Francis [aka: Jah Lloyd]


Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [vTXy4i_l2Jo]

Pictures: A+BNote: This single is eighter from 1974 or 1975. See the description of SHAME & PRIDE upper for more details.

SHAME & PRIDE (DJ VERSION 1) (JA) (1974) [label: Emidisc] (aka: Piece A Banana)7-INCH (A-side: blank (Piece A Banana)) (credit: blank (Jah Lloyd)) (B-side: blank (African Drums)) (credit: blank (Bongo Herman J.L.)) (UK promotional single released in 1974) (Emidisc__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Pat Francis [aka: Jah Lloyd]



Pictures: A+BNote: The majority of the EMIDISC seems to be single sided acetates. In this case, it’s a vinyl as I have the picture of both side of the record plus the seller on eBay describe it as a 7-inch single. If you make a research with EMIDISC in Google, you can see what the usual label looks like: blank white label with “Made in Gr. Britain EMIDISC recording blank” and “Keep surface clean – Use lightweight pick up”. Note: I think this single features PIECE A BANANA with AFRICAN DRUMS, but I’m not sure. The description on eBay was: “Shame And Pride. The Mighty Diamonds and Jah Lloyd with Bongo Herman. On one side vocal with voice coming in and out. Other side: raw bongo drum mix with Bongo Herman and Jah Lloyd a D.J.” The label features the following handwritten words: “BIG”, “VERSION”, SHAME & PRIDE”, “JAH LLOYD” and on the other: “DRUMS”, “SHAME”, “BONGO”, “BIG BOSS”. I don’t think the single PIECE A BANANA/AFRICAN DRUMS was officially released in UK. Maybe only this blank vinyl exist.Note: General information about EMIDISC taken on Discog. Some named Rarityvalue wrote: “I was involved with the recording industry in the 1960’s, so perhaps I can clarify the ‘Emidisc’ situation. Bands/Groups/Artistes would either hire private studios, or be given Record Company studio time, in order to make practice, experimental, or demonstration recordings. The finished recording would be on a ‘recording industry standard tape’. This was far too wide for a domestic tape recorder and played at a different speed. The performer(s) would be given the options of purchasing copies of their work on Industry Standard Tape, Domestic Reel to Reel Tape, or Acetate Disc. To the best of my knowledge, the only blank acetates used in the UK were Emidiscs. The recording was not ‘pressed’ onto the acetate, but individually ‘cut’ by a machine. This resembled a record player that worked in reverse. Putting it simply, sound was transferred from the Master Tape to a diamond cutter that vibrated, and cut the grooves. This was old technology that dated back to Edison recordings at the beginning of the 20th Century. If six copies of a double sided single were required, you had to wait while the machine performed twelve times. This took time and these demo discs were not cheap! I cannot ever recall any of these acetates being given matrix or run-off numbers. The self-adhesive labels were provided separately so that any info could be typed on them. These were always blank except for the printed Emidisc blurb around the rim. Any catalogue numbers were typed on by the performer’s management and were nothing to do with Emidisc or EMI”.

SHAME & PRIDE (DJ VERSION 1) (UK) [label: Teem] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1998

SHAME & PRIDE (DJ VERSION 2) (JA) (1974) [label: Teem] (aka: African Drums)7-INCH (A-side: Piece A Banana) (credit: Jah Lloyd) (B-side: African Drums) (credit: Bongo Herman J.L.) (JA single released in 1974) (Teem Record__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Pat Francis [aka: Jah Lloyd]


Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [OP9LBNVvHYg]

Pictures: A+BNote: This single is eighter from 1974 or 1975. See the description of SHAME & PRIDE upper for more details.

SHAME & PRIDE (DJ VERSION 2) (JA) (1974) [label: Emidisc] (aka: African Drums)7-INCH (A-side: blank (Piece A Banana)) (credit: blank (Jah Lloyd)) (B-side: blank (African Drums)) (credit: blank (Bongo Herman J.L.)) (UK promotional single released in 1974) (Emidisc__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Pat Francis [aka: Jah Lloyd]




SHAME & PRIDE (DJ VERSION 2) (UK) [label: Teem] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1998

SHAME & PRIDE (DJ VERSION 3) (JA) (1974)7-INCH (A-Side: Israelites Come Down) (credit: Desmond Dekker & The Aces Dennis Alcapone) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1974) (Beverley’s_BEV21) INFO: picturesProducer: Edmond Brooks (aka: Mike Brooks)______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This DJ version song features the Mighty Diamonds vocals.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This single is falsly identified ‘ISRAELITES’ by Desmond Dekker & The Aces, but features the song COME DOWN by Dennis Alcapone. Therefore it’s obviously a repress as the original single for ISRAELITES was issued in 1968. According to Discogs, this is a repress from 2014. The following text is written on Discogs to describe the single: “This version does not contain the song “Israelites”. The label has the cat no BEV21 but the runout on both sides is EB Z1 A. This has Dennis Alcapone – Come Down also on Beverley’s Records on the A & B sides so more likely EB21”. Discogs also has a picture of the single without the mistake being crossed out. I also found some pictures of the single with paper with the right titled glued to the label, one with a sticker and one with the title crossed out and the right title being written on top. The song is included on the compilation ‘The Good Old Days Of The 70’s’ (Teams, 1998). Surprisingly, the song COME DOWN is featured on the Beverley’s label. The label Beverley’s belongs to Leslie Kong. I don’t know if it was used by other producers. But the producer for the song ‘Come Down’ is E. Brooks, confirmed on the 2003 re-issue and the compilation credit.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was several repress of the Beverley’s single with title ISRAELITES (by Desmond Dekker & The Aces). It’s probably the real song ISRAELITES on the repress.

SHAME & PRIDE (DJ VERSION 3) (UK) [label: Teams] ••• RE-ISSUE ••• (aka: ‘Come Down’ by Dennis Alcapone)••• see 2003

SHAME & PRIDE (RHYTHM 1) (JA) (1974) [label: Teem] (aka: Black Love/Blacker Love)7-INCH (A-side: Black Love) (credit: Pat Francis) (B-side: Black Dub) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1974) (Teem Record__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: PF-7390-A__PF-7390-BProducer: Pat Francis [aka: Jah Lloyd]


Sound Sample: – [not found] YouTube [BLACK LOVE: vNudREwyPdI] [BLACK DUB: Iu81U9Ofyg8]

Pictures: ANote: The B-side is also known as BLACKA LOVE. This single was recorded on the exact same riddim as the song SHAME & PRIDE

SHAME & PRIDE (RHYTHM 2) (US) (1976) [label: Clocktower] (aka: Clocktower Station/Clocktower Dub)7-INCH (A-side: Clocktower Station) (credit: Jah Lloyd) (B-side: Tower Dub) (credit: Clocktower All Stars) (US single released in 1976) (Clocktower Records__CT320) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Brad Osbourne [should probably be Jah Lloyd]


Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side and B-side] YouTube [eRsZr5Q5QJI]

Pictures: ANote: LionMusicDen and ReggaeCollector place this single in 1976, but some reggae fans also place it in 1975. I only found two different pressings on US Clocktower lable. Nothing for Jamaica or UK. This single was recorded on the exact same riddim as the song SHAME & PRIDE. A repress of this song was done on TEEM label approximately in 2004.

SHAME & PRIDE (RHYTHM 2) (JA) [label: Teem] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2004

STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (1974) [label: Channel One]••• see 1977 for details

STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (1974) [label: HitBound/Channel One]••• see 1977 for details

TALK ABOUT IT (JA) (1974) [label: Upsetter] [single No.1] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Talk About It) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Jo Jo Ask About It) (credit: The Diamonds) (JA single released in 1974) (Upsetter__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: LP2767__LP2768Producer: Lee PerryYear: 1974 [Upsetters Riddim Shower website]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [ (ebNV3vjeuTU) ]

Pictures: A+B [this matrix have green pictures]

Note: There is two different matrix for that single. According to the information posted on the Roots-Archive forum, the A-side and B-side of the second single would have a different mixes. There is also a DJ version made by U-Roy. [http://www.roots-archives.com/forum/read.php?2,34648]

Note: There is also numerous pressings. So far I found labels with GREEN ink (mix No.1), PURPLE ink (mix No.2), CHERRY RED ink (mix No.2), PINK ink (unknown mix), LIGHT RED (unknown mix). I’m not 100% sure, but it seems that singles that have MIX No.1 have the title JO JO ASK ABOUT IT on the B-side and MIX No.2 is labeled YAMA-KY on the B-side.

TALK ABOUT IT (ALTERNATE MIX) (JA) (1974) [label: Upsetter] [single No.2]7-INCH (A-side: Talk About It) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Yama-Ky) (credit: The Young Upsetters) (JA single released in 1974) (Upsetter__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: UP4188__UP4189Producer: Lee PerryYear: 1974 [Upsetters Riddim Shower website]


Pictures: A+B [this matrix have purple pictures]

Note: See upper for details.

TALK ABOUT IT (DUB VERSION 1) (JA) (1974) [label: Upsetter] [‘Talk About It’ single No.1]7-INCH (A-side: Talk About It) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Jo Jo Ask About It) (credit: The Diamonds) (JA single released in 1974) (Upsetter__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: LP2767__LP2768Producer: Lee PerryYear: 1974 [Upsetters Riddim Shower website]


Pictures: A+B [this matrix have green pictures]


TALK ABOUT IT (DUB VERSION 2) (JA) (1974) [label: Upsetter] [‘Talk About It’ single No.2]7-INCH (A-side: Talk About It) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Yama-Ky) (credit: The Young Upsetters) (JA single released in 1974) (Upsetter__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: UP4188__UP4189Producer: Lee PerryYear: 1974 [Upsetters Riddim Shower website]


Pictures: A+B [this matrix have purple pictures]


TALK ABOUT IT (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1974) [label: Perries]7-INCH (A-side: Yama-Khy) (credit: U Roy & The Children) (B-side: Dub Two) (credit: U-Roy & The Children) (JA single released in 1974) (Perries Records__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: RRS-LP 4338__RRS-LP 4339Producer: Lee PerryYear: 1974 [Upsetters Riddim Shower website]

Sound Sample: Strictly-Vibes.com [A-side only] YouTube [ (ZZzBLEOQFgI) ]


TALK ABOUT IT (DJ VERSION – DUB) (JA) (1974) [label: Perries]7-INCH (A-side: Yama-Khy) (credit: U Roy & The Children) (B-side: Dub Two) (credit: U-Roy & The Children) (JA single released in 1974) (Perries Records__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: RRS-LP 4338__RRS-LP 4339Producer: Lee PerryYear: 1974 [Upsetters Riddim Shower website]

Sound Sample: Strictly-Vibes.com [A-side only] YouTube [no]


1975 BACK WEH (MAFIA) (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge]7-INCH (A-side: BaCK WEH) (credit: MiGhTy diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in late 1975) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: JO JO 1961-A__JO JO 1962-B [comment posted by RasDragon on Roots-Archives.com]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [year taken from the US and UK singles]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only] YouTube [ (v=7FWDSMI9Oe8) ]

Pictures: A+B [see description below for the two pressings] Riddim: Mafia______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was four studio versions of BACK WEH released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1975 (made available on the 1978 album ‘Stand Up To Your Judegement’). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Allen Toussaint & Marshall Sehorn in 1977 for the album ‘Ice On Fire’. The THIRD VERSION was produced by Al Cambell and might have been released on a single around 1987 (the year is yet to be confirmed). It was later included on the compilations ‘Unconquerable’ (Jet Star, 2001) and “Back2Back’ (Jet Star, 2007). I came up with the conclusion that the producer for this third version was Al Campbell simply because all the songs included on those compilations were produced by Al Campbell for the Live & Learn label. t’). The FOURTH VERSION was remixed and produced by Rebel MC in 1993. The song is name ‘Mafia (Roots Revisited)’ and ‘Mafia (dub Revisited), exclusive to the 12-inch single (Tribal Bass, UK). I think the remix uses a new vocal recorded specifically for this remix.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: According to the matrix, this song would have been released after JAIL HOUSE. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The WELL CHARGE singles had multiple repress over the years. There was at least four different pressings for that single on Well Charge as I found four different pictures. According to my research, the FIRST PRESSING might be the label with the BLUE STAR/black contour (1975), the SECOND PRESSING might be the label with the mix inks RED & BLUE STAR/black contour (1975). THIRD PRESSING: the label has a RED STAR/black contour, and the type (lettering) is different than the usual stamp used for the Well Charge singles, looks like in was also released in late 1975 or 1976 for three reasons: First: The ‘45 R.P.M.” appear on the label, Second: it seems to be a mix between two different inks (red and pink), an indication of early pressings, Third: the name of the band is spelled without an ‘s’ (aka: Mighty Diamond) which was the case on all their early singles. FOURTH PRESSING is definitively a repress: label with RED STAR/no contour, no titles on the single (approximately 2001).______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: in 2013, VP Records released the compilation ‘Pass The Knowledge’ and for the first time this song received a remastered treatment and the sond is way better than the song included on ‘Stand Up To Your Judgement’. The version can be found on the Pressure Sounds compilation ‘Drum Sound: More Gems From The Channel One Dub Room 1974-1980’. To be confirmed if it’s the exact same VERSION as the other Mighty Damonds featured on this compilation CAT-O-NINE (VERSION) is different than the one featured on the 7-inch single.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song appeared in the UK Reggae Charts in January 1976 (label: Locks) (source: DanceCrasher.co.uk), which means the single in Jamaica must have been issued in late 1975.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The following link also expose a research that I made on the Well Charge singles. Comparing the different labels allowed me to place things back in perspective and separate the originals from the re-issues: http://www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_well_charge_discography.pdf

BACK WEH (MAFIA) (JA) (1975) [label: Channel One] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 1976

BACK WEH (MAFIA) (US) (1975) [label: Well Charge] [full ‘RED STAR’ with handwritten title] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 1989

BACK WEH (MAFIA) (US) (1975) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 2007

BACK WEH (MAFIA) (JA) (1975) [label: Steady]7-INCH (A-side: BaCK WEH) (credit: MiGhTy diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no name) (JA single released in 1975) (Steady__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [year taken on the US and UK singles]

Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [ (v=7FWDSMI9Oe8) ]


BACK WEH (MAFIA) (UK) (1975) [label: Locks]7-INCH (A-side: Back Weh (You No Mafia)) (credit: The Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Mafia Dub) (credit: The Mighty Diamond) (UK single released in 1975) (Locks__Lox 10) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side and B-side] YouTube [v=cdiRsYxPC8E] with B-side

Pictures: A+BNote: I don’t know where I took this information, but there might be a different mix available for the song on one of these singles, possibly the Locks single. See upper for more details.

BACK WEH (MAFIA) (UK) (1975) [label: Black Wax]7-INCH (A1: Back Weh (Mafia), A2: Country Living) (B1: Right Time, B2: I Need A Roof) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1976) (Black Wax__Waxep 1) INFO: pictures••• see 1976 for the complete description of this specific single

BACK WEH (MAFIA) (US) (1975) [label: Impact!](A-side: Back Weh) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Back Weh (Version)) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (US single released in 1975) (Impact!__JJ003) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only] YouTube [ (v=7FWDSMI9Oe8) ]

Pictures: A+BNote: There was two pressings on the Impact! label: one in BLUE (red logo) and one in GREEN (dark blue logo). See upper for more details.

BACK WEH (MAFIA) (VERSION) (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge]7-INCH (A-side: BaCK WEH) (credit: MiGhTy diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in late 1975) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: Joe Joe 3001Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [year taken from the US and UK singles]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: See upper for details

BACK WEH (MAFIA) (VERSION) (JA) (1975) [label: Steady]7-INCH (A-side: BaCK WEH) (credit: MiGhTy diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no name) (JA single released in 1975) (Steady__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [year taken on the US and UK singles]

Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: ANote: See upper for details.

BACK WEH (MAFIA) (VERSION) (UK) (1975) [label: Locks]7-INCH (A-side: Back Weh (You No Mafia)) (credit: The Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Mafia Dub) (credit: The Mighty Diamond) (UK single released in 1975) (Locks__Lox 10) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side and B-side] YouTube [v=cdiRsYxPC8E] with B-side

Pictures: A+BNote: I don’t know where I took this information, but there might be a different mix available for the song on one of these singles, possibly the Locks single. See upper for more details.

BACK WEH (MAFIA) (VERSION) (US) (1975) [label: Impact!](A-side: Back Weh) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Back Weh (Version)) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (US single released in 1975) (Impact!__JJ003) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on label]



BACK WEH (MAFIA) (VERSION) (JA) (1975) [label: Channel One] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 1976

BACK WEH (MAFIA) (VERSION) (US) (1975) [label: Well Charge] [full ‘RED STAR’ with handwritten title] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 1989

BACK WEH (MAFIA) (VERSION) (US) (1975) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 2007

CAREFREE GIRL (JA) (1975) [label: Prophecy] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: She’s Just A Carefree Girl) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Straight To Channel One Head) (credit: The Aggrovators) (JA single released in 1975) (Prophecy__CCO) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Bunny LeeYear: 1975 [written on label]


Pictures: A+BNote: There was three studio versions of the song CAREFREE GIRL released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Bunny Lee in 1975. The SECOND VERSION was produced by Karl Pitterson in 1978, with the title CAREFREE WORLD, and was available on the album ‘Planet Earth’. The THIRD VERSION was produced by Donovan Germain in 1988. The year of this last recording isn’t confirmed yet, but according to the 12-inch single code (DGT 38), the year should be 1988.

CAREFREE GIRL (UK) (1975) [label: Grounation]7-INCH (A-side: Carefree Girl) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Carefree) (credit: The Diamonds) (UK single released in 1975) (Grounation__GRO 2011) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Bunny LeeYear: 1975 [written on label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side only] [B-side only can be listened ay Reggae.co.uk] YouTube [no]


CAREFREE GIRL (US) (1975) [label: Mart’s]7-INCH (A-side: Care Free Girl) (credit: Diamond) (B-side: Girl Free) (credit: Version) (US single released in 1975) (Mart’s Records__GM 009) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Bunny LeeYear: 1975 [written on label]



CAREFREE GIRL (US) (1975) [label: Clocktower] (no clock on the label) ••• RE-ISSUE? •••7-INCH (A-side: Care Free Girl) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Straight To Maria’s Head Dub) (credit: King Tubby & Aggrovators) (US single released in 1975) (Clocktower Records__CT 746) ••• BLUE LABEL ••• INFO: picture7-INCH (A-side: Care Free Girl) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Straight To Maria’s Head Dub) (credit: King Tubby & Aggrovators) (US single released in 1975) (Clocktower Records__CT 746) ••• WHITE LABEL ••• INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Bunny Lee [label mention Bunny Lee and Glenn ‘Brad’ Osbourne]

Year: 1975 [written on UK label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side only] YouTube [ this YouTube link could POSSIBLY have the B-side of this single: laacrCRx1sQ ]

Pictures: A+BNote: In general, reggae collectors mentions that the Clocktower label is Canadian label, but the phone numbers on the single are from USA. Unless the label eventually relocated in Canada. Even the phone numbers on the repressed 7-inch single are from USA.Note: This could well be a repress as the band is identified as ‘Mighty Diamond’ or it could have been pressed in 1975, but a few months after the Diamonds started to record for Joseph Hoo Kim and changed their name to Mighty Diamonds. See upper for more details.Note: I found two different pressings: one on a blue lable, one on a white lable.

CAREFREE GIRL (UK) (1975) [label: Justice] ••• RE-ISSUE ••• (with DeeJay additional lyrics)••• See 1978

CAREFREE GIRL (UK) (1975) [label: Clocktower] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 1997

CAREFREE GIRL (VERSION 1) (JA) (1975) [label: Prophecy] (aka: Straight To Channel One Head)7-INCH (A-side: She’s Just A Carefree Girl) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Straight To Channel One Head) (credit: The Aggrovators) (JA single released in 1975) (Prophecy__CCO) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Bunny LeeYear: 1975 [written on label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only] YouTube [mkDhXKkVRjM]

Pictures: A+BNote: There is at least three different ‘VERSIONS’ for the song CAREFREE GIRL. I’ve heard STRAIGHT TO CHANNEL ONE HEAD, STRAIGHT TO MARIA’S HEAD and CAREFREE DUB and they are different. The song STRAIGHT TO CHANNEL ONE is available on ‘Dub Jackpot’ (Attack, 1990) and ‘Trojan Dub Box Set volume 2’ (Trojan, 2000). The song STRAIGHT TO MARIA’S HEAD is available on ‘King Tubby’s Controls’ (Abraham/Blue Moon/Clocktower, 1990) (but to be verified if it’s the exact same song as it have different title MARIA’S HEAD DUB). The song CARE FREE DUB is available on ‘Shalom Dub’ (Kilk, 1975) (and several other repress), Listen Up! Dub Classics (Kingston Sounds, 2012) and ‘King Tubby Selected Hits vol.1’ (Charly, 2006) may well be the song name CAREFREE (available on UK Grounation) and/or the song GIRL FREE (available on US Mart’s Records).

CAREFREE GIRL (VERSION 2) (US) (1975) [label: Clocktower] (aka: Straight To Maria’s Head Dub)7-INCH (A-side: Care Free Girl) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Straight To Maria’s Head Dub) (credit: King Tubby & Aggrovators) (US single released in 1975) (Clocktower Records__CT 746) ••• BLUE LABEL ••• INFO: picture7-INCH (A-side: Care Free Girl) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Straight To Maria’s Head Dub) (credit: King Tubby & Aggrovators) (US single released in 1975) (Clocktower Records__CT 746) ••• WHITE LABEL ••• INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Bunny Lee [label mention Bunny Lee and Glenn ‘Brad’ Osbourne]


Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side only] YouTube [no]

Pictures: ANote: See CAREFREE GIRL (VERSION 1) for details.

CAREFREE GIRL (VERSION 3) (UK) (1975) [label: Grounation] (aka: Carefree or Care Free Dub)7-INCH (A-side: Carefree Girl) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Carefree) (credit: The Diamonds) (UK single released in 1975) (Grounation__GRO 2011) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Bunny LeeYear: 1975 [written on label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side only] [B-side only can be listened ay Reggae.co.uk] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: This version seems to be CARE FREE DUB available on several albums. See CAREFREE GIRL (VERSION 1) for details.

CAREFREE GIRL (VERSION 3) (US) (1975) [label: Mart’s] (aka: Girl Free)7-INCH (A-side: Care Free Girl) (credit: Diamond) (B-side: Girl Free) (credit: Version) (US single released in 1975) (Mart’s Records__GM 009) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Bunny LeeYear: 1975 [written on label]


Pictures: ANote: This version seems to be CARE FREE DUB available on several albums. It may also be a fourth VERSION. See CAREFREE GIRL (VERSION 1) for details.

COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.1) (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge] 7-INCH (A-side: Country Living) (credit: The Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on US & UK labels]


Pictures: A+B (I need to verify the B-side of this single at home)Note: After reading the booklet for the CD ‘Well Charged’ (Pressure Sounds, 1997), I tend to conclude that the first four songs recorded by the Mighty Diamonds at Channel One were: HEY GIRL, STONED OUT OF MY MIND, COUNTRY LIVING and LOVELY LADY (first recording, named ‘FOOLS RUSH IN’). My research hasn’t found a proof of an existing single for STONED OUT OF MY MIND, but the liner notes of the 2011 CD ‘Leaders Of Black Countries’ mention the song next to ‘Hey Girl’ and ‘Country Living’. These three songs (with possible inclusion of LOVELY LADY (aka: FOOLS RUSH IN)) definitively have a similar sound and I would say were recorded before Sly & Robbie joined the Channel One studio band (The Revolutionaries) simply because those songs have a distinct sound. One of the first song the Mighty Diamonds would have recorded with them would probably be the original take for I NEED A ROOF, which sounds like it’s coming from a different session than the take included on the album. The song LOVELY LADY (aka: FOOLS RUSH IN) wasn’t mentionned in the booklet, but by listeing to the sound would probably have been recorded before Sly & Robbie joined Channel One. Here is an excerpt from the Pressure Sounds liner notres:

“Ernest (Hoo Kim) would often spend the whole day with Sly (Dunbar) perfecting the Channel One drum sound – much to Jo Jo’s (Joseph Hoo Kim) exasperation. Studio time is always money! To say that this dedication to getting things just right paid dividends would be a serious understatement and when the Mighty Diamonds released ‘Right Time’ (the single) in 1975 there was no turning back. I can remember the weekend that the record was released in the U.K. strolling around the Granville Arcade in Brixton on Saturday morning and hearing every shop (I think there were five at the time) playing the record simultaneously all morning. This really was the start of something big. ‘Hey Girl’ and ‘Country Living’ had already proved moderate hits for this talented vocal trio, but ‘Right Time’ was a milestone in reggae music combining the very best of rock steady’s heady ingredients: an excellent message song, relaxed beautiful harmonies and urgent soulful lead delivery coupled with the latest ‘rockers’ rhythm based around the militant drumming of Sly Dunbar” (writer: Harry Hawke) (NOTE: It’s me who wrote ‘The Single’ next to RIGHT TIME as later in the text, Harry Hawk refers to the album as ‘Right Time’/’I Need A Roof’ the same way the album was named in Jamaica, therefore I concluded that he was only referring to the single, plus there is no ‘s’ to the word ‘song’ later when he writes ‘an excellent message song’. Would the song RIGHT TIME be issued before I NEED A ROOF (First Take)? Only judging by it’s sounds, I would say no). ______________________________________________________________________________________________


COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.1) (UK) (1975) [label: Black Wax No.1] [cover song] 7-INCH (A-side: Country Living) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: A Living Version) (credit: The Diamonds) (UK single released in 1975) (Black Wax__Wax 5) INFO: picturesMatrix: WAX05A__WAX05BProducer: Joseph Hoo Kim [the label simplys sys ‘A Channel One Production’]

Year: 1975 [written on label]


Pictures: A+BNote: This single was later included on the 1978 album ‘Stand Up To Your Judgement’. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song was originally recorded by the Philadelphia soul group The Stylistics in 1971. It was issued on the B-side of the single ‘You Are Everything’. The single peacked at No.9 in the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, in November 1971. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was five studio versions of the song COUNTRY LIVING released over the years.The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1975 (length: 4m00) (length on UK label: 3m49). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Allen Toussaint in 1977 (length: 3m39). The THIRD VERSION was produced by The Mighty Diamonds in 1977 and remains exclusive to the Bad Gong single (length: 3m09). The FOURTH VERSION was produced by Augustus Clarke in 1983 but was marketed in January 1984 (length: 7m45). The FIFTH VERSION was produced by Simbarashi Tangagaro & Skip McDonald in 2009 and is excludive to a 7-inch single released to commemorate Mighty Diamonds’ 40th anniversary (length: 0m00). The SIXTH VERSION is the acoustic version recorded for the ‘Inna De Yard’ album in 2008 with nyabinghi drums (length: 4m06).This last one is not really a studio version, but decided to included on the list.

COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.1) (UK) (1975) [label: Black Wax No.2]7-INCH (A1: Back Weh (Mafia), A2: Country Living) (B1: Right Time, B2: I Need A Roof) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1976) (Black Wax__Waxep 1) INFO: picture••• see 1976 for the complete description of this specific single

COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.1) (US) (1975) [label: Impact!](A-side: Country Living) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Country (Version)) (credit: The Diamonds) (US single released in 1975) (Impact !__JHK007) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim [name of producer is not written]



Picture: A+BNote: See upper for details. There was two pressings for that single. One label has BLUE STRIPES with red logo, the other one has GREEN STRIPES with red logo.

COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.1) (1975) (JA) [label: Channel One] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1978

COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.1) (1975) (US) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1983, 1985, 2000 and 2002

COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.1) (VERSION) (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge] 7-INCH (A-side: Country Living) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: Carter Van Pelt + Pressure SoundsMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on US & UK labels]


Pictures: –Note: See upper for details.

COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.1) (VERSION) (UK) (1975) [label: Black Wax] [cover song] 7-INCH (A-side: Country Living) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: A Living Version) (credit: The Diamonds) (UK single released in 1975) (Black Wax__Wax 5) INFO: picturesMatrix: WAX05A__WAX05BProducer: Joseph Hoo Kim [the label simplys sys ‘A Channel One Production’]




COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.1) (VERSION) (US) (1975) [label: Impact!](A-side: Country Living) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US single released in 1975) (Impact !__JHK007) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim [name of producer is not written]



Picture: ANote: See upper for details.

COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.1) (VERSION) (1975) (JA) [label: Channel One] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1978

COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.1) (VERSION) (1975) (US) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1983, 1985, 2000 and 2002

GIRL YOU ARE TOO YOUNG (JA) (1971) [label: Success] ••• 1975 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: To Be In Love) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side:To Be In Love (Disco - Mix)) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1975) (Success__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: RE 2227Producer: Rupie EdwardsYear: 1971 [year written on UK label]

Sound Sample: Strictly-Vibes.com [A-side only] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: This is a repress of the 1971 single GIRL YOU ARE TOO YOUNG. It was first repressed in 1973 with YAMAHA SKANK on the B-side. This new repress seems to be from 1975 as the name on the single state ‘The Mighty Diamonds’. It could possibaly be from 1976 aslo, as the compilation ‘Rupies Gems Chapter II’ (Cactus Records, 1976) features both the vocal take and it’s dub version. Before 1975, the band was simply named The Diamonds. They probably changed their names for copyright purpose, as probably another band was named The Diamonds (this needs to be verified). It would be interesting to check if the B-side is the same as the 1971 VERSION.

HAVE MERCY (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge]7-INCH (A-side: Have Mercy) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: PictureMatrix: DSR JH 1401-A__DSR JH 1402-B [comment posted by RasDragon on Roots-Archives.com]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on the Virgin label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeRecord.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [VYcynaCz3PY]

Pictures: ARiddim: Baby Why [by The Cable]______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was five studio versions of HAVE MERCY released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1975 (length: 3m19). An extended version of the song was issued in 2013 mixing the song with it’s dub version (Merciful Dub) (length: 6m35). The SECOND VERSION was produced by unknown in 1994. That specific version was named ‘Prayer’ and is performed by Yellowman featuring The Mighty Diamonds. It appears on Yellowman’s album of the same name, plus a videoclip was made for this single (length: XmXX). The THIRD VERSION was produced by Lloyd & Michelle Campbele in 1996 and remains exclusive to the 7-inch ands 12-inch singles (length: XmXX). The FOURTH VERSION was produced by Palmer & N. Burell in 2003. This version features Mighty Diamonds & Beenie Man and also remains exclusive to the 7-inch single issued on Creation Music (length: XmXX). The FIFTH VERSION is the acoustic version recorded for the ‘Inna De Yard’ album in 2008 with nyabinghi drums (length: 4m45).This last one is not really a studio version, but decided to included on the list.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Even if the album ‘Right Time’ was released in 1976, several of the songs were issued the previous year. Among the ten songs featured on the album, the following were issued on singles: SHAME AND PRIDE (1974), RIGHT TIME (1975)1, I NEED A ROOF (1975)3, HAVE MERCY (1975)3, POOR MARCUS (1975)4, and AFRICA (1976). So far, I haven’t found charts for 1975 that would give the order the singles were issued. 1The year for RIGHT TIME is indicated on the Locks label (Lox 4) and Impact! label (KC2581). 2The year for I NEED A ROOF is indicated on the Black Wax label (Wax 13). 3The year for HAVE MERCY is indicated on the A-side of the Virgin label (VS 137) and probably the Black Wax label (picture not found yet). 4The year for POOR MARCUS is indicated on the B-side of thr Virgin label (VS 137)., But I haven’t found a picture for the Well Charge single. So I’m not fully sure of it’s exsistance.______________________________________________________________________________________________

SONG REVIEW (by Jo-Ann Green): “The cultural themes were similar and the backing musicians were the same, but even when recording for the identical producer, roots vocal groups still managed to create a unique sound and style. While bands like Black Uhuru and Burning Spear preached and the Abyssinians devoutly prayed in close harmony, the Mighty Diamonds oozed soul. On the deeply devout “Have Mercy,” lead singer Donald “Tabby” Shaw delivers up his impassioned prayer with great warmth while behind him Fitzroy “Bunny” Simpson and Lloyd “Judge” Ferguson raise their voices in gorgeous harmony. Producer JoJo Hookim keeps the arrangement simple with the Revolutionaries snapping out an insistent rhythm, whose hard-edged riffs seem to add emphasis to the group’s every word. This 1975 single was chosen by Virgin as the Diamond’s debut single in Britain. (Allmusic.com)

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CHARTS: Although I haven’t found information on charts for 1975, some of these singles were in the UK Reggae Charts in 1976, which may raise some questions: The song HAVE MERCY (Channel One label) was in the charts in March 1976 and the song I NEED A ROOF (Black Wax label) was in the UK Reggae Charts in March 1976. ______________________________________________________________________________________________


Note: Even if the song HAVE MERCY was issued in 1975, keep in mind that the single was repress a few time as the song was a hit single. So that printed sleeve is not the original, but a repress. This is a research for the songs enumerated on the sleeve. During my research, I realise that many wrong dates are written on the Internet, even by credebile websites like ReggaeCollector.com. Nothing included here would have been released after 1976. The following songs are featured on the sleeve and they all seems to be from 1976. CHART BUSTERS: Shots (by unknown band) (1976), MPLA (by The Revolutionaries, (1976) (UK Charts: May1976 on Disco Mix), Angola (by The Revolutionaries) (1976) (UK Charts: May1976 on Disco Mix), Earthquake (by The Revolutionaries) (1976) (I placed it in 1976 because of it’s matrix – according to it’s matrix number, it would be released around the same time as In Time To Come (by Earth & Stone) and MPLA (by The Revolutionaries)), Catonine (by The Mighty Diamonds) (1976) (year taken from the US Impact! single), In Time To Come (Earth & Stone) (1976) (UK Charts: April1976 on Disco Mix), Ride On Marcus (by The Enforcer) (1976) (I placed it in 1976 because of it’s matrix – according

to it’s matrix number, it would be released around the same time as In Time To Come (by Earth & Stone) and MPLA (by The Revolutionaries), Caymanas Park (by Dillinger) (1976), All Gone (DJ version of Have Mercy) (by Trinity) (1976) (I placed it in 1976

because of it’s matrix – according to it’s matrix number, it would be released around the same time as Plantation Heights (by Trinity) wich have the year 1976 written on it’s US Impact! single), Set Up Yourself (DJ version of Jaii House Set Me Free (by Earth & Stone)) (by Trinity) (1976) (I placed it in 1976 because of it’s matrix – according to it’s matrix number, it would be released around the same time as Plantation Heights (by Trinity) wich have the year 1976 written on it’s US Impact! single), School Days (by Trinity) (1976) (I placed it in

1976 because of it’s matrix – according to it’s matrix number, it would be released around the same time as Plantation Heights (by Trinity) wich have the year 1976 written on it’s US Impact! single), Jah Jah (by Leroy Smart) (1976) (the matrix doesn’t look like the others,

therefore I’m not making a comparison). LATEST RELEASE: Leftist (by The Revolutionaries) (1976) (UK Charts: August 1976 on Disco Mix), Top Rank (by The Revolutionaries) (1976) (the matrix doesn’t look like the others, therefore

I’m not making a comparison), Why War (by The Revolutionaries) (1976) (I didn’t found the matrix to compare this single with another one), Jah Will Guide (by Silver Shadows) (1976) (UK Charts: October 1976 on Disco Mix), Run Home (For Your Life) (by Earth & Stone (1976) (I didn’t found the matrix to compare this single with another one). ALBUMS: Vital Dub (by The Revolutionaries) (1976), Satta Dub (by The Revolutionaries) (1976), Revival Dub (by The Revolutionaries) (1976), The Killer (by The Revolutionaries) (1976). According to my research, the album ‘Revolutionaries Sounds’ would have been released in 1976. This LP contains MPLA, Earthquake, Why War?, Leftist and Angola enumerated above.SOME OF THE SOURCES USED FOR THE RESEARCH: www.roots-archives.com/forum/read.php?2,36345,36345,report=1 http://www.dancecrasher.co.uk/blog/?page_id=2234

HAVE MERCY (UK) (1975) [label: Black Wax]7-INCH (A-side: Have Mercy) (credit: The Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (UK single released in 1975) (Black Wax__Wax ?) INFO: www.xs4all.nlMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [probably written on label]


Pictures: –Note: After a long search on the Internet, no picture was found. But according to Tapir Reggae Discographies, there was a pressing on the Black Wax label. The existance of this single is yet to be confirm.

HAVE MERCY (US) (1975) [label: Impact!]7-INCH (A-side: Have Mercy) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Mercy (Version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US single released in 1975) (Impact!__JHK010) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR1401A__DSR1401B [groundation.tripod.com]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on label]



HAVE MERCY (JA) (1975) [label: Channel One] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1976

HAVE MERCY (JA) (1975) [label: Disco Mix] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1976

HAVE MERCY (UK) (1975) [label: Virgin] [7-inch] ••• FIRST TIME FOR VIRGIN RECORDS •••••• see 1976

HAVE MERCY (ITALY) (1975) [label: Virgin] [12-inch] ••• FIRST TIME FOR VIRGIN RECORDS ••• ••• PROMOTIONAL •••••• see 1976

HAVE MERCY (ITALY) (1975) [label: Dischi/Virgin] [7-inch] ••• FIRST TIME FOR VIRGIN RECORDS •••••• see 1976

HAVE MERCY (ITALY) (1975) [label: Dischi/Virgin] [7-inch] ••• FIRST TIME FOR VIRGIN RECORDS ••• ••• PROMOTIONAL •••••• see 1976

HAVE MERCY (1975) (US) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1990

HAVE MERCY (1975) (US) [label: Well Charge] [red contour ‘WHITE STAR’ with printed title] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2009

HAVE MERCY (EXTENDED MIX) (EU) (1975) [label: Virgin Front Line] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2013

HAVE MERCY (VERSION) (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge]7-INCH (A-side: Have Mercy) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: PictureMatrix: DSR JH 1401 A__DSR JH 1402 BProducer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on the Virgin label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeRecord.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]


HAVE MERCY (VERSION) (UK) (1975) [label: Black Wax]7-INCH (A-side: Have Mercy) (credit: The Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (UK single released in 1975) (Black Wax__Wax ?) INFO: www.xs4all.nlMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [probably written on label]


Pictures: –Note: See upper for details.

HAVE MERCY (VERSION) (US) (1975) [label: Impact!]7-INCH (A-side: Have Mercy) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Mercy (Version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US single released in 1975) (Impact !__JHK010) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR1401A__DSR1401B [groundation.tripod.com]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on label]



HAVE MERCY (VERSION) (JA) (1975) [label: Channel One] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1976

HAVE MERCY (VERSION) (JA) (1975) [label: Disco Mix] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1976

HAVE MERCY (VERSION) (1975) (US) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE ••• [This specific single probably have the VERSION on it’s B-side]••• see 1990

HAVE MERCY (VERSION) (1975) (US) [label: Well Charge] [red contour ‘WHITE STAR’ with printed title] ••• RE-ISSUE ••• [This specific single probably have the VERSION on it’s B-side]••• see 2009

HAVE MERCY (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge] (aka: All Gone)Uses the original 1975 song but the single seems to have been issued in 1976.••• see 1976

HAVE MERCY (DJ VERSION) (1975) [label: Disco Mix] (aka: All Gone)••• see 1976

HEY GIRL (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge] [cover song]7-INCH (A-side: Hey Girl) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on the Jama label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [SOLD OUT: www.reggaecollector.com/en/detail/index.php?number=53769] YouTube [ OQRdr-5GjwM ] AND THIS OTHER INTERESTING PERFORMANCE: WVCtLKaLqhc

Pictures: A______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The year of release comes from the Jama UK label. The Mighty Diamonds covered this song originally made by The Stylistics in 1974. The Stylistics song entered the US charts in December 1974 and was featured on the album ‘Heavy’ (Automn 1974). The Mighty Diamonds probably covered that song in late December 1974 or in January 1975, when it was a hit in the US. Aparently that would be the song that started officially their career. This is an excerpt from the liner notes included in the 2011 CD ‘Leaders Of Black Countries’: “They began their recording career working with producers Stranger Cole and Rupie Edwards but found their breakthrough success with producer ‘Joe Joe’ Hoo Kim at the legendary Channel One Studios recording ‘Hey Girl’ and covering two foreign tunes namely ‘Country Living’ (The Stylistics) and ‘Stoned Out Of My Mind’ (The Chi-Lites) which suited their vocal styles perfectly”. The song HEY GIRL was also a song originally performed by The Stylistics. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The Stylistics song was named HEY GIRL, COME AND GET IT, and recorded in 1974. Writers are: Hugo E. Peretti, Luigi Creatore, George David Weiss. According to Discocharts.tumblr.com, the song was at number 5 on December 7, 1974 in ‘Audience Response’ Top 15 Disco Songs. At that time, it was a promo-only single, but must have been released officially in the weeks that followed. The following year, the song was covered by Van McCoy in 1975 (the arranger on the original track). It was featured on the B-side of his single ‘The Hustle’ which peaked at No.1 in the US charts in July 1975: “On this day (July 26) in 1975, Van McCoy’s “The Hustle” topped the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Soul Singles charts simultaneously, signaling the beginning of the disco era”. http://discocharts.tumblr.com/post/42413934400/disco-action-by-tom-moulton-december-7-1974 http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/van-mccoys-quotthe-hustlequot-is-the-1-song-in-america______________________________________________________________________________________________


Note: After reading the booklet for the CD ‘Well Charged’ (Pressure Sounds, 1997), I tend to conclude that the first four songs recorded by the Mighty Diamonds at Channel One were: HEY GIRL, STONED OUT OF MY MIND, COUNTRY LIVING and LOVELY LADY (first recording, named ‘FOOLS RUSH IN’). My research hasn’t found a proof of an existing single for STONED OUT OF MY MIND, but the liner notes of the 2011 CD ‘Leaders Of Black Countries’ mention the song next to ‘Hey Girl’ and ‘Country Living’. These three songs (with possible inclusion of LOVELY LADY (aka: FOOLS RUSH IN)) definitively have a similar sound and I would say were recorded before Sly & Robbie joined the Channel One studio band (The Revolutionaries) simply because those songs have a distinct sound. One of the first song the Mighty Diamonds would have recorded with them would probably be the original take for I NEED A ROOF, which sounds like it’s coming from a different session than the take included on the album. The song LOVELY LADY (aka: FOOLS RUSH IN) wasn’t mentionned in the booklet, but by listeing to the sound would probably have been recorded before Sly & Robbie joined Channel One. Here is an excerpt from the Pressure Sounds liner notres: “Ernest (Hoo Kim) would often spend the whole day with Sly (Dunbar) perfecting the Channel One drum sound – much to Jo Jo’s (Joseph Hoo Kim) exasperation. Studio time is always money! To say that this dedication to getting things just right paid dividends would be a serious understatement and when the Mighty Diamonds released ‘Right Time’ (the single) in 1975 there was no turning back. I can remember the weekend that the record was released in the U.K. strolling around the Granville Arcade in Brixton on Saturday morning and hearing every shop (I think there were five at the time) playing the record simultaneously all morning. This really was the start of something big. ‘Hey Girl’ and ‘Country Living’ had already proved moderate hits for this talented vocal trio, but ‘Right Time’ was a milestone in reggae music combining the very best of rock steady’s heady ingredients: an excellent message song, relaxed beautiful harmonies and urgent soulful lead delivery coupled with the latest ‘rockers’ rhythm based around the militant drumming of Sly Dunbar” (writer: Harry Hawke) (NOTE: It’s me who wrote ‘The Single’ next to RIGHT TIME as later in the text, Harry Hawk refers to the album as ‘Right Time’/’I Need A Roof’ the same way the album was named in Jamaica, therefore I concluded that he was only referring to the single, plus there is no ‘s’ to the word ‘song’ later when he writes ‘an excellent message song’. Would the song RIGHT TIME be issued before I NEED A ROOF (First Take)? Only judging by it’s sounds, I would say no). Labels: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_well_charge_discography.pdf

HEY GIRL (UK) (1975) [label: Jama]7-INCH (A-side: Hey Girl) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: Budget Squeeze) (credit: Soul Syndicate) (UK single released in 1975) (Jama__JA 006) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [1975 written on the label]



HEY GIRL (JA) (1975) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1978

HEY GIRL (JA) (1975) [label: Cord] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1978

HEY GIRL (UK) (1975) [label: Jama] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1981

HEY GIRL (JA) (VERSION) (1975) [label: Well Charge]7-INCH (A-side: Hey Girl) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on the Jama label]



I NEED A ROOF (FIRST TAKE) (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge]7-INCH (A-side: I Need a roof) (credit: MIGhTy diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix No.1: FCH 7747-A__FCH 7747-B [comment posted by RasDragon on Roots-Archives.com]

Matrix: There are two different matrixes for I NEED A ROOF issued on Well Charge: FCH 7747 and JOE JOE 2599. Two other singles that can help confirm my theoryt that FCH 7747 is for the FIRST TAKE and that JOE JOE 2599 is for the ALBUM TAKE are the following: the picture of the single I MAN TIME (Right Time (DJ Version)) (matrix: FCH 7745) has the same lettering as the early Well Charge singles issued in 1975. The picture of the single PLANTATION HEIGHTS (I Need A Roof (DJ Version)) (matrix: JOE JOE 2591) has the same lettering as the Well Charge singles issued in late 1975 or early 1976.

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [year taken from the UK label]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com.com [A-side only] YouTube [ J0r14t2ieqM ]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Two different takes produced by Joseph Hoo Kim were released on 7-inch singles. To differenced them in this research, I named them FIRST TAKE and ALBUM TAKE. It’s unknown if they were recorded at the same session. It seems like the FIRST TAKE was only feature on Well Charge, Black Wax and Giant labels. The GIANT label have a different drum intro. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

IMPORTANT: See the ALBUM TAKE (lower) for all the details on this single. ______________________________________________________________________________________________


I NEED A ROOF (FIRST TAKE) (UK) (1975) [label: Black Wax]7-INCH (A-side: I Need A Roof) (credit: The Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Joe Joe Dub) (credit: nothing written (to be confirmed)) (UK single released in 1975) (Black Wax__Wax 13) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim Year: 1975 [written on the label]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [J0r14t2ieqM] OR [37c-W22qc8g]

Pictures: ANote: This specific single was in the British reggae chart in March 1976 [info: www.dancecrasher.co.uk]. Considering the fact that this is the first take, I’m puzzled to see this in the charts in 1976, unless this reapear in the charts once the album Right Time was issued on Virgin Records. The reggae charts for 1975 are not available online at time of making this research.

I NEED A ROOF (FIRST TAKE) (JA) (1975) [label: Giant] ••• DIFFERENT DRUM INTRO •••7-INCH (A-side: I Need A Roof) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: I Need A Roof (ver)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1975) (Giant__JHK005) INFO: picturesMatrix: JHK005A__JHK005BProducer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [year taken from the UK label]

Sound Sample: Reggae.co.uk [A-side only] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: It looks like the GIANT label is a Jamaican label. The label mention “Dist. by Chin Randy’s Records”. According to wikipedia,Vincent ‘Randy’ Chin close Randy’s studio in 1979 and moved to US to open VP Records. Therefore, in 1975, he was living in Jamaica. The text in Wikipedia doesn’t mention the label GIANT, but it says that Vincent Chin was the owner of the studio, record label and the Randy’s shop. The GIANT label might have been a single pressed (exclusively?) for Randy’s shop, as the single was also released on the WELL CHARGE label for Jamaica. A friend suggested that this label would be press for the US market and It would make also sence.

I NEED A ROOF (ALBUM TAKE) (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge]7-INCH (A-side: I Need A Roof) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix No.2: JOE JOE 2599-A__JOE JOE 2599-B [matrix featured on several auctions on the Internet]

Matrix: There are two different matrixes for I NEED A ROOF issued on Well Charge: FCH 7747 and JOE JOE 2599. Two other singles that can help confirm my theoryt that FCH 7747 is for the FIRST TAKE and that JOE JOE 2599 is for the ALBUM TAKE are the following: the picture of the single I MAN TIME (Right Time (DJ Version)) (matrix: FCH 7745) has the same lettering as the early Well Charge singles issued in 1975. The picture of the single PLANTATION HEIGHTS (I Need A Roof (DJ Version)) (matrix: JOE JOE 2591) has the same lettering as the Well Charge singles issued in late 1975 or early 1976.


Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side & B-side] YouTube [7lpn0Ted3zE]

Pictures: A+BRiddim: Mean Girl______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was seven studio versions of I NEED A ROOF released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1975 (length: 2m54). The SECOND VERSION (aka: Album Take) was also produced by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1975 (length on Virgin: 2m50 / length on Hit Bound: 3m02). The THIRD VERSION was produced by Junior Reid in 1992 and also featured on the 1993 album ‘Bust Out’ (length: 3m44). The FOURTH VERSION features U-Roy and was produced by Guillaume Bougard and Pierre Simonin in 2001 for U-Roy’s album ‘Now’ (length: 4m11). The FIFTH VERSION was produced by D. “Axeman” Thompson in 2003 and was available on Reggae Now vol.1, and two years later on the 7-inch single ‘Axeman Yingster’ (length: 3m55). The SIXTH VERSION was produced by Fitzroy Simpson in 2006 for the album ‘Thugs In The Streets’ (length: 3m44). The SEVENTH VERSION is the acoustic version recorded for the ‘Inna De Yard’ album in 2008 with nyabinghi drums (length: 5m30). This last one is not really a studio version, but decided to included on the list. There might be a eight version. The version inlcued on the french compilation ‘Mega Reggae’ (Wagram, 2001) seems to have a different recording of the song. To be confirmed. I haven’t heard the Mighty Diamonds song name DE DISCO recorded in 1986, but according to a Japanese store, it would be a medley of RIGHT TIME, I NEED A ROOF and HAVE MERCY.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: One of Mighty Diamonds biggest hit single. Their classic album ‘Right Time’ was initially named ‘When The Right Time Come/I Need A Roof’ in Jamaica (issued on four different labels: Well Charge, Disco Mix, Channel One and JJ).______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song I NEED A ROOF was originally pressed at least twice on the WELL CHARGE label (meaning one for the ‘FIRST TAKE’ and one for the ‘ALBUM TAKE’) and at least two repress were made in recent years. FIRST PRESSING (1975): PURPLE/PINK star with black contour (sans serif font) this specific pressing is what I named ‘FIRST TAKE’ upper in this research. SECOND PRESSING (probably 1976): RED star/black contour (serif font). THIRD PRESSING (approximately 1989): RED STAR/red contour (hand writting). FOURTH PRESSING (approximately 2009): WHITE STAR/red contour.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: According to an interview found on DanceCrasher, the riddim would be ‘Mean Girl’ (by Larry Marshall) (dancecrasher.co.uk)______________________________________________________________________________________________


I NEED A ROOF (ALBUM TAKE?) (UK) (1975) [label: Black Wax] [1976 ‘compilation’ single]7-INCH (A1: Back Weh (Mafia), A2: Country Living) (B1: Right Time, B2: I Need A Roof) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1976) (Black Wax__Waxep 1) INFO: picture••• see 1976 for the complete description of this specific single

I NEED A ROOF (ALBUM TAKE) (JA) (1975) [label: Channel One] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1976

I NEED A ROOF (ALBUM TAKE) (US) (1975) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1983 and 2006

I NEED A ROOF (ALBUM TAKE) (US) (1975) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE (on B-side of Right Time) •••••• 2006 (see CH008)

I NEED A ROOF (ALBUM TAKE) (US) (1975) [label: Well Charge] [full ‘RED STAR’ with handwritten title] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1989

I NEED A ROOF (ALBUM TAKE) (US) (1975) [label: Well Charge] [red contour ‘WHITE STAR’ with printed title] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2009

I NEED A ROOF (EXTENDED MIX) (EU) (1975) [label: Virgin Front Line] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2013

I NEED A ROOF (VERSION No.1) (B-SIDE OF FIRST TAKE) (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge]7-INCH (A-side: I Need a roof) (credit: MIGhTy diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix No.1: FCH 7747-A__FCH 7747-B [comment posted by RasDragon on Roots-Archives.com]


Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com.com [A-side only] YouTube [ J0r14t2ieqM ]

Pictures: A+BNote: Logically, there should be two different VERSIONS, one issued on the single name FIRST TAKE and one issued on the single name ALBUM TAKE. See upper for details.

I NEED A ROOF (VERSION No.1) (B-SIDE OF FIRST TAKE) (UK) (1975) [label: Black Wax]7-INCH (A-side: I Need A Roof) (credit: The Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Joe Joe Dub) (credit: nothing written (to be confirmed)) (UK single released in 1975) (Black Wax__Wax 13) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim Year: 1975 [written on the label]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [J0r14t2ieqM] OR [37c-W22qc8g]


I NEED A ROOF (VERSION No.1) (B-SIDE OF FIRST TAKE) (JA) (1975) [label: Giant]7-INCH (A-side: I Need A Roof) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: I Need A Roof (ver)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1975) (Giant__JHK005) INFO: picturesMatrix: JHK005A__JHK005BProducer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [year taken from the UK label]



I NEED A ROOF (VERSION No.2) (B-SIDE OF ALBUM TAKE) (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge] ••• DIFFERENT B-SIDE? •••7-INCH (A-side: I Need A Roof) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix No.2: JOE JOE 2599-A__JOE JOE 2599-B [matrix featured on several auctions on the Internet]


Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side & B-side] YouTube [7lpn0Ted3zE]

Pictures: A+BNote: Logically, there should be two different VERSIONS, one issued on the single name FIRST TAKE and one issued on the single name ALBUM TAKE. See upper for details.

I NEED A ROOF (VERSION No.2) (B-SIDE OF ALBUM TAKE) (JA) (1975) [label: Channel One] ••• RE-ISSUE ••• ••• DIFFERENT B-SIDE? •••••• see 1976

I NEED A ROOF (VERSION No.2) (B-SIDE OF ALBUM TAKE) (JA) (1975) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE ••• ••• DIFFERENT B-SIDE? •••••• see 1983 and 2006 [Logically the B-side of these two singles features I NEED A ROOF (VERSION). If so, is this VERSION 1 or VERSION 2?]

I NEED A ROOF (VERSION No.2) (US) (1975) [label: Well Charge] [full ‘RED STAR’ with handwritten title] ••• RE-ISSUE ••• ••• DIFFERENT B-SIDE? •••••• see 1989

I NEED A ROOF (VERSION No.2) (US) (1975) [label: Well Charge] [red contour ‘WHITE STAR’ with printed title] ••• RE-ISSUE ••• ••• DIFFERENT B-SIDE? •••••• see 2009

I NEED A ROOF (DJ VERSION) (1975) (aka: Plantation Heights)••• see 1976

JAH JAH BLESS THE DREAD LOCKS (JA) (1975) [label: Justice] ••• Non LP song ••• 7-INCH (A-side: Jah Jah Bless The Dread Locks) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Jah Blessed The Version) (credit: King Tubby) (JA single released in 1975) (Justice__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Bunny LeeYear: 1975 [written on the UK Attack label]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side only] YouTube [no]

Pictures: ANote: This song is also know under the title YOU SHOULD BE THANKFUL on the Jamaican Attack single. See 1997 for details.Note: I’m not fully sure about the color of this label: I collected three different pictures: two fo the are creme (or white) and the third one is lightly pink. But it might be the exact same single with different lightning when the pictures were taken.Note: This song was produced by Bunny Lee. It’s one of the Mighty Diamonds songs not included on their regular albums that was featured on numerous compilations. There is an extended version that features DeeJay Jah Stich that seems exclusive to vinyl (Justice UK single, 1978 and the 2011 repress ‘(Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee Presents) A Shaking Rockers Party’. The linar notes featured in the Trojan double CD compilation ‘Too Much Iron In The Fire’ says that the song was produced by Roderick ‘Blackbeard’ Sinclair in 1976. The compilation is dedicated strictly to the songs produced by Blackbeard and the liner notes were written by John Masouri. But when it comes to dates, the Trojan compilations are not always reliable. I’ve seen many mistakes over the years. According to the liner notes, Roderick Sinclair and Bunny Lee seems to be close friends, so I don’t see why Sinclair would lie in term of production credits. The song featured on the compilation doesn’t have the DJ extension with Jah Stitch.

JAH JAH BLESS THE DREAD LOCKS (UK) (1975) [label: Attack UK](A-side: Jah Jah Bless The Dread Locks) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Jah Jah – Version) (credit: The Agrovators) (UK single released in 1975) (Attack__ATT 8108) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Bunny LeeYear: 1975 [written on label]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side & B-side] YouTube [R1D0UuyzrDc]


JAH JAH BLESS THE DREADLOCKS (UK) (1975) [label: Justice] ••• RE-ISSUE ••• (with DeeJay additional lyrics)••• See 1978

JAH JAH BLESS THE DREAD LOCKS (JA) (1975) [label: Attack JA] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1997

JAH JAH BLESS THE DREAD LOCKS (VERSION) (JA) (1975) [label: Justice] 7-INCH (A-side: Jah Jah Bless The Dread Locks) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Jah Blessed The Version) (credit: King Tubby) (JA single released in 1975) (Justice__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Bunny LeeYear: 1975 [written on the UK Attack label]


Pictures: ANote: See upper for details. Released under different names: JAH BLESSED THE VERSION, JAH JAH (VERSION), A THANKFUL VERSION and RASTA DUB IT EVERYWHERE DUB. But I’m not sure if these songs are all the exact same Dub Versions. To be confirmed. This song is available on the compilation: Dub Explosion: 22 Roots Classics (Trojan, 1998) and ‘Dub Chill Out’ (Music Club, 1996).

JAH JAH BLESS THE DREAD LOCKS (VERSION) (UK) (1975) [label: Attack](A-side: Jah Jah Bless The Dread Locks) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Jah Jah – Version) (credit: The Agrovators) (UK single released in 1975) (Attack__ATT 8108) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Bunny LeeYear: 1975 [written on label]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side & B-side] YouTube [no]


JAIL HOUSE (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge] [cover song] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: JaiL house) (credit: MiGhTy diamond) (B-side: semi-blank (version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: JO JO 1959-A__JO JO 1960-B [comment posted by RasDragon on Roots-Archives.com]

Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim [see lower]

Year: 1975 [taken from the Impact! single]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only] YouTube [nbvHQpw-CLI]

Pictures: A______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Cover of the 1965 Wailers song JAILHOUSE (aka GOOD GOOD RUDIE). The name of the producer is not written on the Jamaican single or the US single, but the code featured on the IMPACT! label is JHK, so that’s probably confirming that it’s Joseph hoo Kim. There was also a repress of this song in 1978 on the CORD label, but that repress mention Lancelot McKenzie as the producer (but this seems to be clearly a false information. More information can be found in 1978, under that specific JAIL HOUSE single. Usually there is several repress for the WELL CHARGE singles, but in this case I only found two different pictures: the original seems to be the BLUE star and the second pressing seems to be RED star. That song doesn’t seems to have been released on the DISCO MIX label.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: For the rest of this document, I will always use the spelling ‘JAIL HOUSE’ with a space, whjen I refer to this song.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: According to the matrix, this song would have been released before BACK WEH.______________________________________________________________________________________________


JAIL HOUSE (US) (1975) [label: Impact!](A-side: Jail House) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Instrumental) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US single released in 1975) (Impact!__JHK 006) INFO: picturesMatrix: JHK 006 A__JHK 006 BProducer: Joseph Hoo Kim [not written on the lable, but with JHK initial in the codes...]


Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side & B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: See upper for details. There was at least two pressings on the Impact! label. I found a picture of the B-side with GREEN LOGO and the name printed on the B-side says INSTRUMENTAL although, it’s not an instrumental. It’s possible that the pressing with RED LOGO is written VERSION on the B-side.

JAIL HOUSE (JA) [label: Cord] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1978

JAIL HOUSE (JA) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1979

JAIL HOUSE (JA) [label: Well Charge ‘FULL RED STAR’ (with stamp)] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1990

JAIL HOUSE (JA) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1988, 1990, 2007

JAIL HOUSE (VERSION) (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge]7-INCH (A-side: JaiL house) (credit: MiGhTy diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: Jo Jo 1959 A__Jo Jo 1959 B [other matrix found on the Internet Joe Joe 1959]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [taken from the Impact! single]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only] YouTube [nbvHQpw-CLI]


JAIL HOUSE (VERSION) (US) (1975) [label: Impact!](A-side: Jail House) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Instrumental) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US single released in 1975) (Impact!__JHK 006) INFO: picturesMatrix: JHK 006 A__JHK 006 BProducer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side & B-side] YouTube [no]


JUST CAN’T FIGURE OUT (UK) (1975) [label: Attack] ••• different version than the song included on Planet Earth (1978) •••7-INCH (A-side: Just Can’t Figure Out) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Just Can’t Figure Out (Version)) (credit: The Diamonds) (UK single released in 1975) (Attack__ATT 8113) INFO: Strictly-Vibes.comMatrix: unknownProducer: The DiamondsYear: written on labelSound Sample: different than the song included on the 1978 album Planet Earth (strictly-vibes.com)Pictures: A+BNote: according to Strictly-Vibes.com, it’s a 7-inch (not a 12-inch)http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GUdF6LIku3Y#!

JUST CAN’T FIGURE OUT (VERSION) (UK) (1975) [label: Attack]7-INCH (A-side: Just Can’t Figure Out ) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Just Can’t Figure Out (Version)) (credit: The Diamonds) (UK single released in 1975) (Attack__ATT 8113) INFO: Strictly-Vibes.comMatrix: unknownProducer: The DiamondsYear: written on labelSound Sample: not heardPictures: A+B

JUST CAN’T FIGURE OUT (JA) (1975) [label: Trojan] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1986 [12-INCH]

JUST CAN’T FIGURE OUT (JA) (1975) [label: Koz-Mik Universal] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1999

LOVELY LADY (RECORDING No.1) (JA) (1975) [label: –] (aka: FOOL’S RUSH IN (recording No.1))••• no single •••Note: There was three studio versions of LOVELY LADY released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim around 1975 (length: 3m14) (name: ‘Fools Rush In’ and made available on 1978 album ‘Stand Up To Your Judgement’). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Karl Pitterson in 1978 and was exclusive to the B-side of the single ‘Planet Called Earth’ (lenght: 0m00). This second version is not to be confused with the song ‘Sweet Lady’ also produced by Karl Pitterson. The THIRD VERSION was produced by Joe Gibbs in 1979 (length: 3m38). This last recording was initially exclusively available through the 1979 compilation ‘Irie Reggae Hits’. The avoid confusion it’s easier to always refer at this song as LOVELY LADY as the Mighty Diamonds have recorded another song with the title FOOLS RUSH IN in 1978 with a different lyrics and riddim (included on the B-side of 12-inch singles Danger In Your Eyes).

Note: After reading the booklet for the CD ‘Well Charged’ (Pressure Sounds, 1997), I tend to conclude that the first four songs recorded by the Mighty Diamonds at Channel One were: HEY GIRL, STONED OUT OF MY MIND, COUNTRY LIVING and LOVELY LADY (first recording, named ‘FOOLS RUSH IN’). My research hasn’t found a proof of an existing single for STONED OUT OF MY MIND, but the liner notes of the 2011 CD ‘Leaders Of Black Countries’ mention the song next to ‘Hey Girl’ and ‘Country Living’. These three songs (with possible inclusion of LOVELY LADY (aka: FOOLS RUSH IN)) definitively have a similar sound and I would say were recorded before Sly & Robbie joined the Channel One studio band (The Revolutionaries) simply because those songs have a distinct sound. One of the first song the Mighty Diamonds would have recorded with them would probably be the original take for I NEED A ROOF, which sounds like it’s coming from a different session than the take included on the album. The song LOVELY LADY (aka: FOOLS RUSH IN) wasn’t mentionned in the booklet, but by listeing to the sound would probably have been recorded before Sly & Robbie joined Channel One. Here is an excerpt from the Pressure Sounds liner notres: “Ernest (Hoo Kim) would often spend the whole day with Sly (Dunbar) perfecting the Channel One drum sound – much to Jo Jo’s (Joseph Hoo Kim) exasperation. Studio time is always money! To say that this dedication to getting things just right paid dividends would be a serious understatement and when the Mighty Diamonds released ‘Right Time’ (the single) in 1975 there was no turning back. I can remember the weekend that the record was released in the U.K. strolling around the Granville Arcade in Brixton on Saturday morning and hearing every shop (I think there were five at the time) playing the record simultaneously all morning. This really was the start of something big. ‘Hey Girl’ and ‘Country Living’ had already proved moderate hits for this talented vocal trio, but ‘Right Time’ was a milestone in reggae music combining the very best of rock steady’s heady ingredients: an excellent message song, relaxed beautiful harmonies and urgent soulful lead delivery coupled with the latest ‘rockers’ rhythm based around the militant drumming of Sly Dunbar” (writer: Harry Hawke) (NOTE: It’s me who wrote ‘The Single’ next to RIGHT TIME as later in the text, Harry Hawk refers to the album as ‘Right Time’/’I Need A Roof’ the same way the album was named in Jamaica, therefore I concluded that he was only referring to the single, plus there is no ‘s’ to the word ‘song’ later when he writes ‘an excellent message song’. Would the song RIGHT TIME be issued before I NEED A ROOF (First Take)? Only judging by it’s sounds, I would say no).

POOR MARCUS (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge] ••• Does this single really exist? •••7-INCH (A-side:Pour Marcus) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: Sounds And Pressure Vol.2Matrix: unknownProducer: Joseph Hoo Kim Year: 1975 [written on the UK label]


Pictures: –______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: I’m puzzle as I’ve never seen any picture for that single, and so far I was able to find pictures for all the other singles. So I’m questionning it’s existance. According to two sources, the WELL CHARGE single for POOR MARCUS would exist: Carter Van Pelt Mighty Diamonds singles discography and ‘Sounds And Pressure vol. 2’ booklet. I’m raising the following question: would it be possible that mister Van Pelts don’t own this single, but only refers to the information published in the Pressure Sounds CD? The track issued on the Sounds And Pressures vol.2 is indeed slightly different than the one released on the album and the VIRGIN single.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The website ‘Roots Knotty Roots: The discography of Jamaican music’ mention that the matrix of POOR MARCUS on Hit Bound is CO 8042-A. As far as I know, there wasn’t a release of POOR MARCUS on the Hit Bound label. After making a research on the Internet, that matrix seems to be associated with: RIDE ON MARCUS (by The Enforcer)/VERSION (label: Well Charge). The same website mention that the single was issued on the STEADY label in 1975 (without mentioning the matrix). The same website also mention that Johnny Clarke’s cover of the song was issued in 1975 (Jackpot, JA) (Clocktower, US). So if Johnny Clarke single was issued in 1975, there must be a single for Mighty Diamonds song as it would have been issued prior to the album ‘Right Time’ (released in early 1976) in order for Johnny Clarke to cover the song in 1975. It would be interesting to see a 1975 chart with Johnny Clarke single in it to confirm the year.______________________________________________________________________________________________


POOR MARCUS (UK) (1975) [label: Virgin (7-inch)]••• see 1976

POOR MARCUS (UK) (1975) [label: Virgin (12-inch)]••• see 1976

POOR MARCUS (ITALY) (1975) [label: Dischi]••• see 1976

POOR MARCUS (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Disco Mix] ••• ORIGINAL SINGLE MADE AROUND 1977 •••••• see 1977

POOR MARCUS (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Channel One] ••• ORIGINAL SINGLE MADE AROUND 1977 •••••• see 1977

POOR MARCUS (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Hit Bound] ••• ORIGINAL SINGLE MADE AROUND 1977 •••••• see 1977

RIGHT TIME (ALTERNATE TAKE) (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge] [First Pressing: Album Take: confirmed by listening to excerpt]

7-INCH (A-side: Right Time) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: FCO 7579-A__FCO 7579-B [comment posted by RasDragon on Roots-Archives.com]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on the Locks UK label]


Pictures: A+BRiddim: Baby Why______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was at leat five different pressing for the original single in 1975/1976, as I found five different pictures. Considering the fact that some of the sigles do have RIGHT TIME (ALTERNATE TAKE) and RIGHT TIME (ALBUM VERSION), there might be a possibility that the one of the four Well Charge may have a different matrix and have the ALBUM VERSION, as it was the case with I NEED A ROOF Well Charge single (see lower for more details). http://www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_well_charge_discography.pdf [IMAGE 1: alternate take]] [IMAGE 2: alternate take] [IMAGE 5: alternate take]______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was two studio versions of RIGHT TIME released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1975 (length on Virgin: 3m17 / length on Hit Bound: 3m24). There is an ALTERNATE TAKE to the original recording, see description below for more information. The SECOND VERSION is the acoustic version recorded for the ‘Inna De Yard’ album in 2008 with nyabinghi drums (length: 5m37). This last one is not really a studio version, but decided to included on the list. I haven’t heard the Mighty Diamonds song name DE DISCO recorded in 1986, but according to the Japanese store DrumAndBass Records, it would be a medley of RIGHT TIME, I NEED A ROOF and HAVE MERCY (a song excerpt can be heard on their website). There is also a song name RIGHT TIME MEDLEY on the 1998 compilation ‘Natural Natty Reggae’, so posibly the same song. There is a song issued around 1978 named RIGHT TIME credited to Diamonds & George Nooks. It’s a completely different song with a different rhythm and different lyrics. It’s in fact a DJ version of the 1977 song ‘Chagga Chagga Warrior’ by Dave Robinson, probably the first single issued on Bad Gong records, on which the Mighty Diamonds are doing backing vocals. In 1982, The Mighty Diamonds recorded a song named WHEN THE RIGHT TIME COME, exclusive to the Jamaican and UK vinyl version of ‘The Roots Is There’, but again, this song as complete different rhythm and lyrics. http://www.reggaefever.ch/articleDetails?articleId=LP-9489______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: A reggae collector named Mike Turner posted an extensive discography of the IMPACT! label on the Blood And Fire forum in 2005. There seems two be two distinct releases for the song RIGHT TIME (at least on IMPACT! records). As I don’t own the singles, it’s difficult for me to confirm, but I will go along with the information available on that forum and draw a possible conclusion. This is only an hypothesis: SINGLE No.1 is RIGHT TIME (ALTERNATE TAKE) and was issued in 1975 on Well Charge, Locks and Impact! (code: KC 2581). SINGLE No.2 is RIGHT TIME (ALBUM TAKE) and was issued in 1976 on Steady, Black Wax and Impact! (code KC 1865). The reason why I separate the singles like this (Well Charge, Locks and Impact!) it’s because they are seperated that way in his discography. Outside of that forum, I was never able to locate information for the Impact! single with KC 1865. I was able to listen to sound excerpts of ‘Right Time’ for following labels: Well Charge, Steady and Locks. To my ears, they all have the same mix as the album version, but again, these were only 45 seconds exerpts, so difficult to say. Keep in mind that the song I NEED A ROOF was recorded twice and issued on two different Well Charge singles, POOR MARCUS has a different mix on (at least) one of the 7-inch version (according to Pressure Sounds, it’s the Well Charge single), SHAME AND PRIDE has an alternate take on (at least) one of the 7-inch. I have the last two recordings. http://www.bloodandfire.co.uk/db/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=11305______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song SWALLOW FIELD AND DUB uses the rhythm track. It’s available on the compilation ‘Niney The Observer At King Tubby’s: Dub Plate Special 1973-75’. Several people recorded on the Baby Why riddim: MEAN GIRL (by Larry Marshall) [not the exact same riddim], SUGAR SUGAR (by Big Youth & Junior Byles) [not the exact same riddim], FOUR SEVEN (by Big Youth) [not the exact same riddim], to name a few. The riddim was recycled a few time over the years. In 1998, Penthouse Records use a riddim name ‘Right Time’ that has a slightly similar melody, but don’t know why thay named it Right Time as it doesn’t really sound like Mighty Diamonds riddim. Natchilious Records made a riddim that is quite closer to the original in 2002. Without making an extensive research, here’s the one that I found for Penthouse Records: Always Be There (by Beres Hammond), The Comforter (by Morgan Heritage), Here We Come Again (by LMS), Conquer The Dragon (by Beenie Man), Jah Love (by Mighty Diamonds), Life Is No Joy Ride (by Tony Rebel). On Natchilious Records (2002): Apologise (by Luciano), Running Up And Down (by George Nooks), Tyling (by Jah Mason), Fathers Love (by G. Vibes), Ketch Pam (by Robert Flex).______________________________________________________________________________________________


RIGHT TIME (ALTERNATE TAKE) (UK) (1975) [label: Locks] ••• Alternate Take: confirmed by listening to excerpt •••7-INCH (A-side: Right Time) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Right Version) (credit: The Diamonds) (UK single released in 1975) (Locks__LOX 4) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim [Channel One Production]

Year: 1975 [written on the label]


Pictures: ANote: The label mentions: ‘Marketed by Black Wax’. I believe this single was pressed twice, as I found two different pirctures with a slight difference: On one of them, the code is written all in upper case: “LOX 4” and on the other one, the code is written with lower case “Lox 4”. See upper for more details.

RIGHT TIME (ALTERNATE TAKE?) (US) (1975) [label: Impact!]7-INCH (A-side: Right Time) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Mighty Version) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US single released in 1975) (Impact!__KC 2581) INFO: picturesMatrix: x001A__x001BProducer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on the label]

Sound Sample: RareSoulman.co.uk YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: There was three different pressing for that specific Impact! single with code KC2581: LIGHT BLUE STRIPES (with red logo), DARK BLUE STRIPES (with red logo), GREEN STRIPES (with red logo).According to Mike Turner (BloodAndFire forum), there would be a second single for RIGHT TIME issued on Impact! label, but with the following code: KC 1865. I searched the Internet but wasn’t able to find any information. See upper for more details.

RIGHT TIME (ALTERNATE TAKE) (JA) (1975) [label: Steady] ••• Alternate Take: confirmed by listening to excerpt •••7-INCH (A-side: Right Time) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Steady__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: FCO 7579-A__FCO 7579-B [Discogs]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on the Locks label]



RIGHT TIME (ALTERNATE TAKE) (JA) (1975) [label: Channel One] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1976

RIGHT TIME (ALTERNATE TAKE) (US) (1975) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE ••• ••• Alternate Take: confirmed by listening to excerpt •••••• See 1985, 1988, 2004 and 2006

RIGHT TIME (ALBUM TAKE) (UK) (1975) [label: Black Wax]7-INCH (A1: Back Weh (Mafia), A2: Country Living) (B1: Right Time, B2: I Need A Roof) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1976) (Black Wax__Waxep 1) INFO: picture••• see 1976 for the complete description of this specific single

RIGHT TIME (ALBUM TAKE) (US) (1975) [label: Well Charge] [red contour ‘WHITE STAR’ with printed title] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2009

RIGHT TIME (ALBUM TAKE) (US) (1975) [label: Impact!] ••• Impact! single No.2 with a different code •••7-INCH (A-side: Right Time) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US single released in 1975) (Impact!__KC 1865) INFO: –Matrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on the other Impact! label]


Pictures: –Note: According to Mike Turner (BloodAndFire forum), there would be a second single for RIGHT TIME issued on Impact! label, but with the following code: KC 1865. I searched the Internet but wasn’t able to find any information. See upper for more details.

RIGHT TIME (VERSION) (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge]7-INCH (A-side: Right Time) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: 7CO 7579-A FRM__7CO 7579-B FRMProducer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on the Locks UK label]


Pictures: ANote: –

RIGHT TIME (VERSION) (UK) (1975) [label: Locks] (aka: Right Version)7-INCH (A-side: Right Time) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Right Version) (credit: The Diamonds) (UK single released in 1975) (Locks__LOX 4) INFO: picturesMatrix: LOX4A__LOX 4BProducer: Joseph Hoo Kim [Channel One Production]




RIGHT TIME (VERSION) (US) (1975) [label: Impact!] (aka: Mighty Version)7-INCH (A-side: Right Time) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Mighty Version) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US single released in 1975) (Impact!__KC 2581) INFO: picturesMatrix: JJ2001 RRSProducer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on the label]



RIGHT TIME (VERSION) (JA) (1975) [label: Steady]7-INCH (A-side: Right Time) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Steady__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: 7CO 7579-A FRM__7CO 7579-B FRMProducer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on the Locks label]



RIGHT TIME (VERSION) (US) (1975) [label: Well Charge] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 2009

RIGHT TIME (VERSION) (JA) (1975) [label: Channel One] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1976

RIGHT TIME (VERSION) (US) (1975) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 1985, 1988, 2004 and 2006 [none of those singles features the VERSON on it’s B-side]

RIGHT TIME (VERSION) (US) (1975) [label: Well Charge] [red contour ‘WHITE STAR’ with printed title] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2009 [There was a mistake and it was I NEED A ROOF (VERSION) that was included on the B-side of this 2009 repress]

RIGHT TIME (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge] (aka: I Man Time)7-INCH (A-side: I Man Time) (credit: I Roy) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: CH 7745-A__CH 7745-B [comment posted by RasDragon on Roots-Archives.com]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [personnal deduction: according to the style of the lettering printed on the label, this single is from 1975]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDenz.com [A-side only] YouTube [1CYfih8nW1U]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was at least two different pressings for that single as I found two different images. Note: The information available on Discogs mention that the producer would be Alvin Ranglin. I don’t know where they got that information, as it’s not written on the single. The UK single mention Joseph Hoo Kim. There would be a repress of this single: The A-side would have CALL ON ME (by Delroy Wilson)______________________________________________________________________________________________


RIGHT TIME (DJ VERSION) (UK) (1975) [label: Lucky]7-INCH (A-side: I Man Time) (credit: I. Roy) (B-side: Version) (credit: I. Roy) (UK single released in 1975) (Lucky__DL5098) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [according to the LUCKY discography on Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: SelectorsMusic.com YouTube [no]


RIGHT TIME (DJ VERSION) (US) (1975) [label: Impact!]7-INCH (A-side: I Man Time) (credit: I Roy) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Impact!__JHK004) INFO: pictureMatrix: – Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [personnal deduction]



RIGHT TIME (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1975) [label: Eve]7-INCH (A-side: I Man Time) (credit: I Roy) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (unknown label__no code) INFO: YouTube••• According to YouTube, there seems to be a single with a yellow label. Unable to see the name of the label. Seems like EVE or ENE...

RIGHT TIME (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge] (aka: I Man Time VERSION)7-INCH (A-side: I Man Time) (credit: I Roy) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: CH 7745-A FRM__CH 7745-B FRM [Strictly-Vibes writes: CH 7743] Producer: Alvin Ranglin* [Joseph Hoo Kim?]

Year: 1975 [personnal deduction]



RIGHT TIME (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (UK) (1975) [label: Lucky]7-INCH (A-side: I Man Time) (credit: I. Roy) (B-side: Version) (credit: I. Roy) (UK single released in 1975) (Lucky__DL5098) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [according to the LUCKY discography on Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]



RIGHT TIME (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (US) (1975) [label: Impact!]7-INCH (A-side: I Man Time) (credit: I Roy) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Impact!__JHK004) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [personnal deduction]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch YouTube [no]


SHAME AND PRIDE [label: Teem (and more)]••• see 1974

STONED OUT OF MY MIND (1975) [label: –] [cover song] Note: There is possibly a single existing for that song, but no traces has been foun yet. That same ‘early’ recording might have been included on the 1978 album ‘Stand Up To Your Judgement’, and there might not be two different versions. But it’s interesting to notice that there is a longer version existing, featured on ‘Hit Bound The Revolutionary Sound Of Channel One’, later re-issued as ‘Reggae’s Greatest’s Hits vol.4’. This song is a cover from The Chi-Lites.

Note: After reading the booklet for the CD ‘Well Charged’ (Pressure Sounds, 1997), I tend to conclude that the first four songs recorded by the Mighty Diamonds at Channel One were: HEY GIRL, STONED OUT OF MY MIND, COUNTRY LIVING and LOVELY LADY (first recording, named ‘FOOLS RUSH IN’). My research hasn’t found a proof of an existing single for STONED OUT OF MY MIND, but the liner notes of the 2011 CD ‘Leaders Of Black Countries’ mention the song next to ‘Hey Girl’ and ‘Country Living’. These three songs (with possible inclusion of LOVELY LADY (aka: FOOLS RUSH IN)) definitively have a similar sound and I would say were recorded before Sly & Robbie joined the Channel One studio band (The Revolutionaries) simply because those songs have a distinct sound. One of the first song the Mighty Diamonds would have recorded with them would probably be the original take for I NEED A ROOF, which sounds like it’s coming from a different session than the take included on the album. The song LOVELY LADY (aka: FOOLS RUSH IN) wasn’t mentionned in the booklet, but by listeing to the sound would probably have been recorded before Sly & Robbie joined Channel One. Here is an excerpt from the Pressure Sounds liner notres: “Ernest (Hoo Kim) would often spend the whole day with Sly (Dunbar) perfecting the Channel One drum sound – much to Jo Jo’s (Joseph Hoo Kim) exasperation. Studio time is always money! To say that this dedication to getting things just right paid dividends would be a serious understatement and when the Mighty Diamonds released ‘Right Time’ (the single) in 1975 there was no turning back. I can remember the weekend that the record was released in the U.K. strolling around the Granville Arcade in Brixton on Saturday morning and hearing every shop (I think there were five at the time) playing the record simultaneously all morning. This really was the start of something big. ‘Hey Girl’ and ‘Country Living’ had already proved moderate hits for this talented vocal trio, but ‘Right Time’ was a milestone in reggae music combining the very best of rock steady’s heady ingredients: an excellent message song, relaxed beautiful harmonies and urgent soulful lead delivery coupled with the latest ‘rockers’ rhythm based around the militant drumming of Sly Dunbar” (writer: Harry Hawke) (NOTE: It’s me who wrote ‘The Single’ next to RIGHT TIME as later in the text, Harry Hawk refers to the album as ‘Right Time’/’I Need A Roof’ the same way the album was named in Jamaica, therefore I concluded that he was only referring to the single, plus there is no ‘s’ to the word ‘song’ later when he writes ‘an excellent message song’. Would the song RIGHT TIME be issued before I NEED A ROOF (First Take)? Only judging by it’s sounds, I would say no).

YOU SHOULD BE THANKFUL (JA) (1975) [label: –]••• see Jah Jah Bless The Dreadlocks

1976 AFRICA (JA) (1976) [label: Well Charge]7-INCH (A-side: Africa) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: no texte (version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 1992-A__DSR 1993-B [comment posted by RasDragon on Roots-Archives.com]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [my conclusion]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side and B-side] YouTube [A-SIDE: 40jtnZxSOp8] [B-SIDE: 40jtnZxSOp8]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: I need to find back the source, but I read in a CD liner note or in an article that the single AFRICA was issued in early 1976. Someone who owns reggae charts from that area could confirm. Another indicator could be that there was two Mighty Diamonds singles isseued on Virgin records including material featured on the 1976 album ‘Right Time’. The first single was issued in 1976 was HAVE MERCY backed with POOR MARCUS on the b-side (even if the label says 1975). The second single featured SHAME AND PRIDE and AFRICA. In retrospective: even if the album ‘Right Time’ was released in 1976, several of the songs were issued the previous year. Among the ten songs featured on the album, the following were issued on singles: SHAME AND PRIDE (1974), RIGHT TIME (1975)1, I NEED A ROOF (1975)3, HAVE MERCY (1975)3, POOR MARCUS (1975)4, and AFRICA (1976). So far, I haven’t found charts for 1975 that would give the order the singles were issued. 1The year for RIGHT TIME is indicated on the Locks label (Lox 4) and Impact! label (KC2581). 2The year for I NEED A ROOF is indicated on the Black Wax label (Wax 13). 3The year for HAVE MERCY is indicated on the A-side of the Virgin label (VS 137) and probably the Black Wax label (picture not found yet). 4The year for POOR MARCUS is indicated on the B-side of thr Virgin label (VS 137). ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This single AFRICA was pressed several times on the Well Charge label. There is at least seven different pressings as I have pictures with seven different inks colors: one is OLIVE (title in black), one is OLIVE (title in olive), one is BLACK, one is DARK GREEN, one is GREEN, one is ORANGE, one is RED. I don’t know if this could be of any relevance, but a seller says that the DARK GREEN is from 1992. There might be another thing to consider: there is a stamp on the RED single, where I”m mostly sure I can read 2001.______________________________________________________________________________________________


AFRICA (JA) (1976) [label: Disco Mix] ••• LABEL POSSIBLY USED FOR REPRESS around 1976/1977 •••7-INCH (A-side: Africa) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Disco Mix__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 1992 A / BProducer: Joseph Hoo Kim [on the single: produced by Channel One]

Year: 1976 [my conclusion]


Pictures: A+BNote: According to my research, only three Mighty Diamonds singles released on the Well Charge label were also issued on the Disco Mix label: CAT-O-NINE (1976), HAVE MERCY (1975) and AFRICA (1976). Both labels have similar looks and have several things in common: the songs were produced by Joseph Hoo Kim and recorded at Channel One. This is purely an hypothesis, but I came up with the conclusion that the DISCO MIX label was probably launched for distribution of singles in the UK. So the WELL CHARGE singles would be for Jamaica and the DISCO MIX singles would be for UK. This label was probably used only between 1976 and 1977 (and maybe replace by the CHANNEL ONE label after). According to the website DanceCrahser.co.uk. there was a DISCO MIX release as early as April 1976 and the last one was in April 1977. (the single ‘In Time To Come’ (by Earth And Stone) was featured in the UK Reggae Charts in April 1976 and the last single featured on the top ten was ‘Cave Man Skank’ (by Ranking Trevor), in April 1977). But then again, only few of the Disco Mix singles made it to the top ten so this last info about April 1977 can be taken with a grain of salt.

The other Well Charge singles that were not issued on the Disco Mix label are: BACK WEH (1975), COUNTRY LIVING (1975), HEY GIRL (1975), JAIL HOUSE (1975). I NEED A ROOF (1975), RIGHT TIME (1975), POOR MARCUS (1975) and STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (1977). The singles for ‘Love Me Girl’/ ‘I’m Still In Love With You’ (1977), Tell Me What’s Wrong’ (1977) and ‘Bodyguard’ (1979) doesnt seems to have been issued initially on Well Charge, but only on a subsequent reissue. On top of the three Mighty Diamonds original singles, four DJ versions made it on the Disco Mix: ‘All Gone’ (the DJ version of ‘Have Mercy’, by Trinity) (1976), ‘Plantation Heights’ (DJ version of ‘I Need A Roof’, by Dillinger) (1976), ‘Three Piece Chicken & Chips’ (the DJ version of ‘I’m Still In Love With You’, by Ranking Trevor) (1977), ‘Hotter Fire’ (the DJ version of ‘Poor Marcus’, by Ranking Trevor) (1977).

AFRICA (UK) (1976) [label: Virgin](A-side: Shame And Pride) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Africa) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1976) (Virgin__VS 155) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim [A-side was produced by PAT FRANCIS and B-side by JOSEPH HOO KIM]

Year (a-side): 1974 Year (b-side):1976 [the year 1976 is written on label – this specific single was released in 1976]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [urewgQaEZEQ]

Pictures: A+BNote: There is a mistake for the name of the producer written on this single: for SHAME AND PRIDE: It’s Pat Francis (aka Jah Lloyd) and not Joseph Hoo Kim.

AFRICA (1976) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2004

AFRICA (VERSION) (JA) (1976) [label: Well Charge]7-INCH (A-side: Africa) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: no texte (version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 1992 A__DSR 1992 BProducer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [my conclusion]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side and B-side] YouTube [A-SIDE: 40jtnZxSOp8] [B-SIDE: 40jtnZxSOp8]


AFRICA (VERSION) (JA) (1976) [label: Disco Mix] ••• LABEL POSSIBLY USED FOR REPRESS around 1976/1977 •••7-INCH (A-side: Africa) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Disco Mix__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 1992 A / BProducer: Joseph Hoo Kim [on the single: produced by Channel One]




AFRICA (VERSION) (1976) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2004

BACK WEH (MAFIA) (JA) (1976) [label: Channel One] ••• REPRESS OF THE ‘WELL CHARGE’ SINGLE MADE around 1976/1977 •••7-INCH (A-side: Back Weh) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no name) (JA single released in 1976) (Channel One__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [year taken on the US and UK singles]

Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [ (v=7FWDSMI9Oe8) ]

Pictures: ANote: See 1975 for the original single.Note: There seems to be have beet two different set of releases bearing the CHANNEL ONE logo. There was the FIRST design with psychedelic paterns, printed with red or purple ink. Logically that label was used in 1976-1977 for repress of singles that also appeared on WELL CHARGE label. I came up with the conclusion that these repress are from 1976-1977 because of the stamp that was used on the single. So possibly for the US or UK market (this needs to be clarified). I found the existance of five singles related to The Mighty Diamonds using that specific artwork: BACK WEH, HAVE MERCY, I NEED A ROOF, RIGHT TIME (no picture found), CAT-O-NINE and PLANTATION HEIGHTS (aka: I Need A Roof DJ Version). Then, between 1977-1979, Joseph Hoo Kim release original singles and LPs on the CHANNEL ONE label, using a different logo and artwork, these seems to be for the Jamaican market as many of those singles were strictly issued on the CHANNEL ONE label. These are the Mighty Diamonds singles that I found with this new artwork: LOVE ME GIRL/I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (1977) (exclusive to the Channel One label), I DON’T MIND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING/KNOW YOUR CULTURE (1978) (exclusive to the Channel One label), PLAY ON JAH MUSIC (1978) (issued on Channel One and Tropico), BODYGUARD (1979) (issued on Channel One and Virgin) PLASTIC WORLD/THERE’S NO ME WITHOUT YOU (1979) (issued on Channel One and J&J).Although these singles were made for the Jamaican market, they also appear in the UK reggae charts. [other spelling: Channel 1]

••••• Repress No.1 (Channel One): psychedelic artwork with RED ink. (year: 1976)• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, no titles printed on the single. (year: approx: 1989)• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering (also features the code: CH 2002). (year: 2007) [info: Juno.co.uk]

BACK WEH (MAFIA) (UK) (1975) [label: Black Wax]7-INCH (A1: Back Weh (Mafia), A2: Country Living) (B1: Right Time, B2: I Need A Roof) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1976) (Black Wax__Waxep 1) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [written on label]


Pictures: A+B Note: This is not a 12-inch single even if there is two songs on each sides. The four songs included on this 7-inch single were available on 7-inch singles issued in 1975, but this specific single was only released the following year. Beside this ‘compilation’ single, three Mighty Diamonds songs have been pressed on the Black Wax label: HAVE MERCY (code: Wax ?), COUNTRY LIVING (code: Wax 5) and I NEED A ROOF (code: Wax 13)QUESTION: There is two different take for the song I NEED A ROOF: the FIRST TAKE and the ALBUM TAKE. The original Black Wax single (code: Wax 13) issued in 1975 featured the FIRST TAKE. Does this new 7-inch single also feature the same take?

BACK WEH (MAFIA) (VERSION) (UK) (1975) [label: Emidisc, 1976]10-INCH (A-side: blank (A1: Back Weh (Version), A2: Back Weh (vocal)) (credit: blank (Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: blank (B1: Ali Baba (instrumental), B2: Special Place (instrumental))) (credit: blank (John Holt)) (UK promotional single released in 1976) (Emidisc__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim / Duke ReidYear: 1975 / 1969Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This is a double sided single. Found this single for auction in October 2012. The seller wrote: “Original Emidisc 70’s dubplate. Two Mighty Diamonds tracks, (2 different tracks) one dub mix. Other side: two 70’s dub tracks, ‘Ali Baba’ plus next track”. I am not sure that the song ‘Ali Baba’ is the John Holt version, specially that his version was recorded in 1969. The B-side also has ‘SPECIAL PLACE’ written below ALI BABA, so I assumed that it could possibly be the title of the second song featured on that side.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: General information about EMIDISC taken on Discog. Some named Rarityvalue wrote: “I was involved with the recording industry in the 1960’s, so perhaps I can clarify the ‘Emidisc’ situation. Bands/Groups/Artistes would either hire private studios, or be given Record Company studio time, in order to make practice, experimental, or demonstration recordings. The finished recording would be on a ‘recording industry standard tape’. This was far too wide for a domestic tape recorder and played at a different speed. The performer(s) would be given the options of purchasing copies of their work on Industry Standard Tape, Domestic Reel to Reel Tape, or Acetate Disc. To the best of my knowledge, the only blank acetates used in the UK were Emidiscs. The recording was not ‘pressed’ onto the acetate, but individually ‘cut’ by a machine. This resembled a record player that worked in reverse. Putting it simply, sound was transferred from the Master Tape to a diamond cutter that vibrated, and cut the grooves. This was old technology that dated back to Edison recordings at the beginning of the 20th Century. If six copies of a double sided single were required, you had to wait while the machine performed twelve times. This took time and these demo discs were not cheap! I cannot ever recall any of these acetates being given matrix or run-off numbers. The self-adhesive labels were provided separately so that any info could be typed on them. These were always blank except for the printed Emidisc blurb around the rim. Any catalogue numbers were typed on by the performer’s management and were nothing to do with Emidisc or EMI”.

CAT-O-NINE (JA) (1976) [label: Well Charge] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Catonine) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: CO 8043-A__CO 8043-BProducer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [year taken from the US single]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side only] YouTube [ (c3scoC4Zi2A) ]

Pictures: A [see description below for the five pressings] Riddim: Things A Come Up To Bump______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Completly different recording than the songs included on the 1977 album ‘Ice On Fire’.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The WELL CHARGE singles had multiple repress over the years. There was at least eight different pressings for that single on Well Charge as I found eight different pictures. According to my research, the FIRST PRESSING might be the label with the GREEN STAR/black contour (1976) (with Delroy Wilson crossed out), the SECOND PRESSING might be the label with the PINK STAR/black contour (1976) (with Jacob Miller’s ‘Everyday With You’ crossed out), the THIRD PRESSING: might be the label with the BLACK STAR/red contour (1976), the FOURTH PRESSING: might be the label with the RED STAR/black contour (1976), the FIFTH PRESSING: might be the label with EMPTY STAR/olive green contour (probably 1977), SIXTH PRESSING: might be the label with EMPTY STAR/dark brown contour (probably 1977), SEVENTH PRESSING: label with RED STAR/no contour, no titles on the single (approximately 2001), EIGHT PRESSING: label with BLACK STAR/no contour, red stamp for title (juno.co.uk: 2008).______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The term ‘cat-o-nine-tails’: a whip made of usually nine knotted lines or cords fastened to a handle. The mento band Zebra and The Seasiders made a song name ‘Cat-O-Nine’ in 1962, but the lyrics are diffirent.______________________________________________________________________________________________


CAT-O-NINE (JA) (1976) [label: Disco Mix] ••• LABEL POSSIBLY USED FOR REPRESS around 1976/1977 •••(A-side: Catonine) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: no titles (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Disco Mix__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: [would be the same matrix as the Well Charge label]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [year taken from the US single]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side & B-Side] YouTube [c3scoC4Zi2A]

Pictures: A+BNote: Like the WELL CHARLE label, the DISCO MIX singles had multiple repress but, in this case, they all seems to be done during the same period (1976/1977). There was at least five different pressings on that label as I found five different pictures. Which comes first, I have no idea. But my first guess is that these were all pressed in 1976 and maybe some in 1977. FIRST PICTURE has an ORANGE STAR/red contour (logically, the year should be 1976), the SECOND PICTURE has an BLUE STAR/orange/red contour (logically, the year should be 1976), the THIRD PICTURE has an CYAN BLUE STAR/magenta (pink) contour (logically, the year should be 1976), the FOURTH PICTURE has an PURPLE STAR/red contour (logically, the year should be 1976), the FIFTH PICTURE has an RED STAR/black contour (logically, the year should be 1976).Note: that song was made digitally available for the first time in August 2013 on the VP compilation ‘Pass The Knowledge’.

Note: According to my research, only three Mighty Diamonds singles released on the Well Charge label were also issued on the Disco Mix label: CAT-O-NINE (1976), HAVE MERCY (1975) and AFRICA (1976). Both labels have similar looks and have several things in common: the songs were produced by Joseph Hoo Kim and recorded at Channel One. This is purely an hypothesis, but I came up with the conclusion that the DISCO MIX label was probably launched for distribution of singles in the UK. So the WELL CHARGE singles would be for Jamaica and the DISCO MIX singles would be for UK This label was probably used only between 1976 and 1977 (and maybe replace by the CHANNEL ONE label after). According to the website DanceCrahser.co.uk. there was a DISCO MIX release as early as April 1976 and the last one was in April 1977. (the single ‘In Time To Come’ (by Earth And Stone) was featured in the UK Reggae Charts in April 1976 and the last single featured on the top ten was ‘Cave Man Skank’ (by Ranking Trevor), in April 1977). But then again, only few of the Disco Mix singles made it to the top ten so this last info about April 1977 can be taken with a grain of salt.The other Well Charge singles that were not issued on the Disco Mix label are: BACK WEH (1975), COUNTRY LIVING (1975), HEY GIRL (1975), JAIL HOUSE (1975). I NEED A ROOF (1975), RIGHT TIME (1975), POOR MARCUS (1975) and STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (1977). The singles for ‘Love Me Girl’/ ‘I’m Still In Love With You’ (1977), Tell Me What’s Wrong’ (1977) and ‘Bodyguard’ (1979) doesnt seems to have been issued initially on Well Charge, but only on a subsequent reissue. On top of the three Mighty Diamonds original singles, four DJ versions made it on the Disco Mix: All Gone (the DJ version of Have Mercy, by Trinity) (1976), Plantation Heights (DJ version of I Need A Roof, by Dillinger) (1976), Three Piece Chicken & Chips (the DJ version of I’m Still In Love With You, by Ranking Trevor) (1977), Hotter Fire (the DJ version of Poor Marcus, by Ranking Trevor) (1977).

CAT-O-NINE (JA) (1976) [label: Channel One] ••• REPRESS OF THE ‘WELL CHARGE’ SINGLE MADE around 1976/1977 •••7-INCH (A-side: semi-blank with the word ‘Version’) (credit: no names) (B-side: semi-blank with the word ‘Version’) (credit: no name) (JA single released in 1976) (Channel One__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [year taken from the US single]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [ ]Pictures: ANote: I found three different pictures of this specific single and both have only the black ink, without the psychedelic patern (exact same design of the other Channel One represses). Both sides of the singles have word VERSION printed, without the name of the song or the band member. Thiss seems to be the case for all these repress. The two other pictures that I found are identical.Note: There seems to be have beet two different set of releases bearing the CHANNEL ONE logo. There was the FIRST design with psychedelic paterns, printed with red or purple ink. Logically that label was used in 1976-1977 for repress of singles that also appeared on WELL CHARGE label. I came up with the conclusion that these repress are from 1976-1977 because of the stamp that was used on the single. So possibly for the US or UK market (this needs to be clarified). I found the existance of five singles related to The Mighty Diamonds using that specific artwork: BACK WEH, HAVE MERCY, I NEED A ROOF, RIGHT TIME (no picture found), CAT-O-NINE and PLANTATION HEIGHTS (aka: I Need A Roof DJ Version). Then, between 1977-1979, Joseph Hoo Kim release original singles and LPs on the CHANNEL ONE label, using a different logo and artwork, these seems to be for the Jamaican market as many of those singles were strictly issued on the CHANNEL ONE label. These are the Mighty Diamonds singles that I found with this new artwork: LOVE ME GIRL/I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (1977) (exclusive to the Channel One label), I DON’T MIND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING/KNOW YOUR CULTURE (1978) (exclusive to the Channel One label), PLAY ON JAH MUSIC (1978) (issued on Channel One and Tropico), BODYGUARD (1979) (issued on Channel One and Virgin) PLASTIC WORLD/THERE’S NO ME WITHOUT YOU (1979) (issued on Channel One and J&J).Although these singles were made for the Jamaican market, they also appear in the UK reggae charts. [other spelling: Channel 1]• Original No.01 (Well Charge): GREEN STAR (double shaded)/BLACK CONTOUR (Delroy Wilson) (logically: 1976)• Original No.02 (Well Charge): PINK STAR (double shaded)/BLACK CONTOUR (Jacob Miller) (logically: 1976)• Original No.03 (Well Charge): RED STAR/BLACK CONTOUR (with hand written title) (45 R.P.M. inside the star) (logically: 1976)• Original No.04 (Well Charge): RED STAR/BLACK CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.05 (Well Charge): BLACK STAR/RED CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.06 (Disco Mix): ORANGE STAR/RED CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.07 (Disco Mix): PINK STAR/ORANGE CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.08 (Disco Mix): DARK BLUE STAR/ORANGE CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.09 (Disco Mix): BLUE STAR/PINK CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.10 (Disco Mix): RED STAR/CHERRY CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.11 (Disco Mix): RED STAR/BLACK CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.12 (Impact!): BLUE STRIPES/GREEN LOGO (1976)• Original No.13 (Impact!): GREEN STRIPES/BLUE LOGO (1976)

••••• Repress No.1 (Channel One): PSYCHEDELIC PATERN (without the red ink patern) (“VERSION” printed on A-side) (logically: 1976)• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): EMPTY STAR/OLIVE GREEN CONTOUR. (logically: 1977)• Repress No.3 (Well Charge): EMPTY STAR/RED CONTOUR. (logically: 1977)• Repress No.4 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, no titles printed on the single. (year: approx. 1989)• Repress No.5 (Well Charge): BLACK STAR/BLACK CONTOUR, red stamp for the title. (year: 2008) (info: Juno.co.uk)

CAT-O-NINE (US) (1976) [label: Impact!](A-side: Cat – O – Nine) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Cat – O – Nine (version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US single released in 1976) (Impact!__JHK019) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [written on label]

Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube no]

Pictures: A+B [LABEL No.1: blue label and green logo (A+B)] [LABEL No.2: green label and dark blue logo (A)]


CAT-O-NINE (JA) (1976) [label: Well Charge] [full ‘RED STAR’ with handwritten title] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 1989

CAT-O-NINE (JA) (1976) [label: Well Charge] [full ‘RED STAR’ or ‘BLACK STAR’ with stamp] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 2008

CAT-O-NINE (VERSION) (JA) (1976) [label: Well Charge]7-INCH (A-side: Catonine) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: CO 8043-A / CO 8043-BProducer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [year taken from the US single]


Pictures: ARiddim: Things A Come Up To BumpNote: The VERSION included on the Pressure Sounds compilation ‘Drum Sound: The Revolutionaries’ is different than the B-side of the single. According to the sleeve of Drum Sound, it’s the version that was was originally included on the LP ‘Satta Dub’. See upper for details.

CAT-O-NINE (VERSION) (JA) (1976) [label: Disco Mix] ••• LABEL POSSIBLY USED FOR REPRESS around 1976/1977 •••(A-side: Catonine) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: no titles (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Disco Mix__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: [would be the same matrix as the Well Charge label]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [year taken from the US single]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side & B-Side] YouTube [no]


CAT-O-NINE (VERSION) (US) (1976) [label: Impact!](A-side: Cat – O – Nine) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Cat – O – Nine (version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US single released in 1976) (Impact!__JHK019) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [written on label]

Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube no]


COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.1) (UK) (1975) [label: Black Wax, 1976]7-INCH (A1: Back Weh (Mafia), A2: Country Living) (B1: Right Time, B2: I Need A Roof) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1976) (Black Wax__Waxep 1) INFO: picturesNOTE: see: BACK WEH (MAFIA) for details.

GO SEEK YOUR RIGHTS (1976) [label: –]••• To my knowledge there wasn’t any single released for that song, but the band Earth & Stone have a single recorded on that same riddim named JAILHOUSE SET ME FREE, issued on the Hit Bound label. It seems that single might only have been issued two years later, in 1978. The song is also featured on the ‘Kool Roots’ album (1979, Cha Cha records))

HAVE MERCY (JA) (1975) [label: many different]••• See 1975 for the multiple releases

HAVE MERCY (JA) (1975) [label: Channel One] ••• REPRESS OF THE ‘WELL CHARGE’ SINGLE MADE around 1976/1977 •••7-INCH (A-side: Have Mercy) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Channel One__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on the Virgin label] [UK reggae charts: March 1976] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]


Pictures: ANote: It was in the UK Reggae Charts in March 1976.Note: There seems to be have beet two different set of releases bearing the CHANNEL ONE logo. There was the FIRST design with psychedelic paterns, printed with red or purple ink. Logically that label was used in 1976-1977 for repress of singles that also appeared on WELL CHARGE label. I came up with the conclusion that these repress are from 1976-1977 because of the stamp that was used on the single. So possibly for the US or UK market (this needs to be clarified). I found the existance of five singles related to The Mighty Diamonds using that specific artwork: BACK WEH, HAVE MERCY, I NEED A ROOF, RIGHT TIME (no picture found), CAT-O-NINE and PLANTATION HEIGHTS (aka: I Need A Roof DJ Version). Then, between 1977-1979, Joseph Hoo Kim release original singles and LPs on the CHANNEL ONE label, using a different logo and artwork, these seems to be for the Jamaican market as many of those singles were strictly issued on the CHANNEL ONE label. These are the Mighty Diamonds singles that I found with this new artwork: LOVE ME GIRL/I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (1977) (exclusive to the Channel One label), I DON’T MIND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING/KNOW YOUR CULTURE (1978) (exclusive to the Channel One label), PLAY ON JAH MUSIC (1978) (issued on Channel One and Tropico), BODYGUARD (1979) (issued on Channel One and Virgin) PLASTIC WORLD/THERE’S NO ME WITHOUT YOU (1979) (issued on Channel One and J&J).Although these singles were made for the Jamaican market, they also appear in the UK reggae charts. [other spelling: Channel 1]

••••• Repress No.1 (Channel One): psychedelic artwork with RED ink or PURPLE ink (i found two different pictures). (year: 1976)• Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): white label with BLACK logo, with handwritten title. (year: my guess: around 1990) ••• in this case, the year of release is a wild guess •••

• Repress No.3 (Well Charge): white label with EMPTY STAR/RED CONTOUR, similar to the 1977 pressings, except the name of the band features ‘THE’ infront (year: 2009) (info: Juno.co.uk)

HAVE MERCY (JA) (1976) [label: Disco Mix] ••• LABEL POSSIBLY USED FOR REPRESS around 1976/1977 •••7-INCH (A-side: Have Mercy) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Disco Mix__no code) INFO: PictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on the Virgin label]


Pictures: ANote: I found two different pressings for that single: FIRST ONE: The star and logo are in red and the star contour is in black (the text “45 R.P.M.” is featured inside the star). SECOND ONE: The star and the logo are in blue and the star contour is red (the text “45 R.P.M.” is NOT featured)Note: According to my research, only three Mighty Diamonds singles released on the Well Charge label were also issued on the Disco Mix label: CAT-O-NINE (1976), HAVE MERCY (1975) and AFRICA (1976). Both labels have similar looks and have several things in common: the songs were produced by Joseph Hoo Kim and recorded at Channel One. This is purely an hypothesis, but I came up with the conclusion that the DISCO MIX label was probably launched for distribution of singles in the UK. So the WELL CHARGE singles would be for Jamaica and the DISCO MIX singles would be for UK. This label was probably used only between 1976 and 1977 (and maybe replace by the CHANNEL ONE label after). According to the website DanceCrahser.co.uk. there was a DISCO MIX release as early as April 1976 and the last one was in April 1977. (the single ‘In Time To Come’ (by Earth And Stone) was featured in the UK Reggae Charts in April 1976 and the last single featured on the top ten was ‘Cave Man Skank’ (by Ranking Trevor), in April 1977). But then again, only few of the Disco Mix singles made it to the top ten so this last info about April 1977 can be taken with a grain of salt.The other Well Charge singles that were not issued on the Disco Mix label are: HEY GIRL (1975), COUNTRY LIVING (1975), JAIL HOUSE (1975), BACK WEH (1975), RIGHT TIME (1975), I NEED A ROOF (1975), POOR MARCUS (1975) and STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (1977). The singles for ‘Love Me Girl’/ ‘I’m Still In Love With You’ (1977), Tell Me What’s Wrong’ (1977) and ‘Bodyguard’ (1979) doesn’t seems to have been issued initially on Well Charge, but only on a subsequent reissue. On top of the three Mighty Diamonds original singles, four DJ versions made it on the Disco Mix: All Gone (the DJ version of Have Mercy, by Trinity) (1976), Plantation Heights (DJ version of I Need A Roof, by Dillinger) (1976), Three Piece Chicken & Chips (the DJ version of I’m Still In Love With You, by Ranking Trevor) (1977), Hotter Fire (the DJ version of Poor Marcus, by Ranking Trevor) (1977).

HAVE MERCY (UK) (1975) [label: Virgin 12-inch] ••• PROMOTIONAL ••• ••• SONG ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN 1975, BUT ISSUED IN 1976 ON VIRGIN RECORDS •••12-INCH (A-side: Have Mercy) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Them Never Love Poor Marcus) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in April 1976*) (Virgin__VDJ 14) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim Year: 1975 [written on label – see explaination lower] [UK reggae charts: May 1976]


Pictures: A+BNote: Even if both sides of this single features copyright with year “1975”, all indicators point that it was issued in Spring 1976. Let me explain why. • FIRST: According to the charts published on DanceCrasher.co.uk, the Virgin single HAVE MERCY/THEM NEVER LOVE POOR MARCUS was in the UK Reggae Charts in May 1976.

Before that, the song was also featured in the UK charts (March 1976) with the single HAVE MERCY/VERSION (Channel One, JA). This latest single is in fact a repress of the Well Charge 1975 single. http://www.dancecrasher.co.uk/interviewsdiscogs/black-music-magazine-charts/black-music-magazine-charts-part-1/

• SECOND: If we only go by “copyrights”, the first Virgin single (VS 137) was (A-side) HAVE MERCY (© 1975) / (B-side) THEM NEVER LOVE POOR MARCUS (© 1975) and the second singles (VS 155) was (A-side) SHAME & PRIDE (© 1976) / (B-side) AFRICA (© 1976). It’s important to mention that SHAME & PRIME was recorded in 1974 but might have been copyright by Joseph Hoo Kim (therefore ‘Channel One’) in 1976, in order to include the song on the album ‘I Need A Roof’ (Well Charge, JA). Following that deduction, the Jamaican LP was issued in early 1976 (around February) and the single AFRICA/VERSION (Well Charge, JA) was also issued in 1976.

• THIRD: According to a publicity published in a UK magazine in Summer 1976, the album ‘Right Time’ (Virgin, UK) has just knocked out Bob Marley’s ‘Rastaman Vibration’ album of the No.1 position in the UK Reggae Charts. The album ‘Rastaman Vibration’ was released on April 30th, 1976 (source: album booklet). The music magazine where the Mighty Diamonds publicity was published is possibly ‘Black Music magazine’, ‘Black Echoes’ or ‘Melody Maker’, around July 1976 as the advertisement mention the upcoming tour being in mid-August 1976 (i have a jpg image of the publicity, but there is no date). It would also be the second reggae album to be released on Virgin Records after U-Roy’s Dread In A Babylon. According to a Virgin discography found on the Internet, here’s the first five reggae album to be issued on Virgin: Dread In A Babylon (by U-Roy) (V 2048), ‘Right Time’ (by Mighty Diamonds) (V 2052), ‘Vital Dub: Well Charged’ (By The Revolutionaries) (V 2055), ‘Too Expensive’ (by Keith Hudson) (V 2056) and ‘Rockers Time Now’ (by Johnny Clarke) (V 2058). The original Jamaican release of ‘Dread In A Babylon’ was issues in late 1975 or early 1976. It is featured in the UK Reggae Charts of ‘Black Music’ magazine in February 1976 (label TR International). So far, I haven’t found the charts of January 1976. The copyrights printed on the Virgin album is 1975, but was issued in Spring 1976. Reggae release dates are more difficult to find than other type of music. I’ve searched for the album ‘Lucky Golden Stripes and Starpose’ (by Wigwam) (V 2051) which was the album issued before ‘Right Time’ (at least following the logic of the codes) and that specific album would have been issued on April 12, 1976 (see link below). With this in mind, I came to the conclusion that ‘Right Time’ was issued on Virgin records in late April or early May 1976. http://www.geocities.co.jp/Broadway/6763/virgin.html http://tapirs.home.xs4all.nl/frontalb.htm http://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucky_Golden_Stripes_and_Starpose

HAVE MERCY (UK) (1975) [label: Virgin 7-inch] ••• SONG ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN 1975, BUT ISSUED IN 1976 ON VIRGIN RECORDS •••7-INCH (A-side: Have Mercy) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Them Never Love Poor Marcus) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in April 1976*) (Virgin__VS 137) INFO: picturesMatrix: VIN 45005/1__VIN 45005/2 [VIN 45005-B__VIN 45005-A] Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim Year: 1975 [written on label] [UK reggae charts: May 1976] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [b1qY_b-ERvw]

Pictures: A+B*Note: The label says 1975 but the single appeared in the UK Reggae Charts in May 1976. My conclusion: the single was released in Spring 1976, but the year 1975 was written on the label for copyright reasons, because both tracks were recorded in 1975. The Italian promotional single, in a way, can be use to back this theory. It would be interesting to find out the date (at least month) when the Mighty Diamonds signed to Virgin Records.

HAVE MERCY (ITALY) (1975) [label: Dischi 7-inch] ••• PROMOTIONAL ••• ••• SONG ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN 1975, BUT ISSUED IN 1976 ON VIRGIN RECORDS •••7-INCH (A-side: Have Mercy) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: I’m Your Man) (credit: Hugh) (ITALIAN promotional single released in April 1976) (Dischi/Virgin__J.B. 89) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim [for A-side only]

Year: 1975 [written on label] [UK reggae charts: May 1976] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]


Pictures: A+BNote: The first side is VIRGIN RECORDS and the second side is PRODOTTO DA DISCHI RECORDS. The copyrights for A-side are 1975 and for b-side is 1976, see the promotional single VDJ 14 for explaination about the date. The A-side was done with the same matrix as the Italian Picture Sleeve single released in 1975 [HAVE MERCY/THEM NEVER LOVED POOR MARCUS].

HAVE MERCY (ITALY) (1975) [label: Dischi 7-inch] ••• SONG ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN 1975, BUT ISSUED IN 1976 ON VIRGIN RECORDS •••7-INCH (A-side: Have Mercy) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Them Never Love Poor Marcus) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (ITALIAN single released in April 1976*) (Dischi/Virgin__VIN 45005) INFO: pictureMatrix: VIN 45005/1__VIN 45005/2 [VIN 45005-B__VIN 45005-A] Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim Year: 1975 [written on label] [UK reggae charts: May 1976] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]


Pictures: sleeveNote: See the promotional single VDJ 14 for explaination about the release date. Note: Picture sleeve. This single seems to have the exact same matrix as the UK Virgin single, but the label has a different code.

HAVE MERCY (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1976) [label: Well Charge] (aka: All Gone)(A-side: All Gone) (credit: Trinity) (B-side: nothing written (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: JOE JOE 3075-A__JOE JOE 3076-B [comment posted by RasDragon on Roots-Archives.com]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976Sound Sample: ReggaeRecord.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [ (AxDvz0PNapY) ]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Logically, this single would have been issued the same year as HAVE MERCY (aka: 1975), but as its matrix follows the one for PLANTATION HEIGHTS (JOE JOE 2591) released in 1976, it would make sence to place it in 1976. Plus it was issued on the Disco Mix, a label that was created in 1976, therefore it confirms my theory. The B-side is the VERSION of ALL GONE, meaning different than the version of HAVE MERCY (VERSION).______________________________________________________________________________________________


HAVE MERCY (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1976) [label: Disco Mix] (aka: All Gone) ••• LABEL POSSIBLY USED FOR REPRESS around 1976/1977 •••(A-side: All Gone) (credit: Trinity) (B-side: nothing written (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Disco Mix__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]


HAVE MERCY (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1976) [label: Well Charge](A-side: All Gone) (credit: Trinity) (B-side: nothing written (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975Sound Sample: ReggaeRecord.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: The B-side is the VERSION of ALL GONE, meaning different than the version of HAVE MERCY (VERSION).

HAVE MERCY (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1976) [label: Disco Mix] ••• LABEL POSSIBLY USED FOR REPRESS around 1976/1977 •••(A-side: All Gone) (credit: Trinity) (B-side: nothing written (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Disco Mix__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]


I NEED A ROOF (FIRST TAKE) (JA) (1975) [label: Well Charge, Giant, Black Wax (original 1975 single with two songs)]••• See 1975 for the multiple releases

I NEED A ROOF (FIRST TAKE) (JA) (1975) [label: Channel One] ••• REPRESS OF THE ‘WELL CHARGE’ SINGLE MADE THE SAME YEAR OR THE FOLLOWING YEAR •••7-INCH (A-side: I Need A Roof) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Channel One__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: JJ 2740-RRS__JJ 2741-RRSProducer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [year taken from the UK label]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side only] YouTube [ 4DmrURPMVd8 ]

Pictures: A+BNote: See upper for more detailsNote: There seems to be have beet two different set of releases bearing the CHANNEL ONE logo. There was the FIRST design with psychedelic paterns, printed with red or purple ink. Logically that label was used in 1976-1977 for repress of singles that also appeared on WELL CHARGE label. I came up with the conclusion that these repress are from 1976-1977 because of the stamp that was used on the single. So possibly for the US or UK market (this needs to be clarified). I found the existance of five singles related to The Mighty Diamonds using that specific artwork: BACK WEH, HAVE MERCY, I NEED A ROOF, RIGHT TIME (no picture found), CAT-O-NINE and PLANTATION HEIGHTS (aka: I Need A Roof DJ Version). Then, between 1977-1979, Joseph Hoo Kim release original singles and LPs on the CHANNEL ONE label, using a different logo and artwork, these seems to be for the Jamaican market as many of those singles were strictly issued on the CHANNEL ONE label. These are the Mighty Diamonds singles that I found with this new artwork: LOVE ME GIRL/I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (1977) (exclusive to the Channel One label), I DON’T MIND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING/KNOW YOUR CULTURE (1978) (exclusive to the Channel One label), PLAY ON JAH MUSIC (1978) (issued on Channel One and Tropico), BODYGUARD (1979) (issued on Channel One and Virgin) PLASTIC WORLD/THERE’S NO ME WITHOUT YOU (1979) (issued on Channel One and J&J).Although these singles were made for the Jamaican market, they also appear in the UK reggae charts. [other spelling: Channel 1]

I NEED A ROOF (ALBUM TAKE) (UK) (1975) [label: Black Wax, second single with 4 songs]7-INCH (A1: Back Weh (Mafia), A2: Country Living) (B1: Right Time, B2: I Need A Roof) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1976) (Black Wax__Waxep 1) INFO: picturesNOTE: see: BACK WEH (MAFIA) for details.

I NEED A ROOF (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1976) [label: Well Charge] (aka: Plantation Heights)(A-side: Plantation Height) (credit: Dillinger) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: JOE JOE 2591-A__JOE JOE 2591-B [comment posted by RasDragon on Roots-Archives.com]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [written on the US label]

Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side & B-side] YouTube [HXUPTDAsr6Q]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: According to my research that compare all the pictures of the Mighty Diamonds singles released on the Well Charge label, (LETTERING STAMP, 45 RPM, STAR...) this single was released in late 1975 or early 1976. As the US single have the date 1976 written on it, I will leave it in 1976.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This single was pressed on many labels. They all seems to be pressed around the same time as the stamp looks identical. I may be wrong, but I think each label might be for a different market. For example, the WELL CHARGE single is for Jamaica, the DISCO MIX single might be for UK, the CHANNEL ONE might be for the US market... but I’m hesitant here as the IMPACT! is for US. What about the STEADY single? Very few Mighty Diamonds were pressed on the STEADY label, so it might be for a market that was less targeted for breaking reggae at the time, like Canada... This is simply an hypothesis.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The title is also written ‘Plantation Heights’ on Dillinger’s CB200 album issued on January 14, 1977. The version was made available on Pressure Sounds’ ‘Drum Sound: More Gems From The Channel One Dub Room 1974-1980’.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was at least two different pressings on the Well Charge label. The way to difference them is the location of the writing ‘45 RPM’. According my my research, the single with 45 RPM outside the star came before the single that has 45 RPM inside the star. Both would have been issued the same year. ______________________________________________________________________________________________


I NEED A ROOF (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1976) [label: Disco Mix] ••• LABEL POSSIBLY USED FOR REPRESS around 1976/1977 •••(A-side: Plantation Height) (credit: Dillinger) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Disco Mix__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [written on the US label]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side only] YouTube [AKdXOY82Kcg]


I NEED A ROOF (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1976) [label: Channel One] ••• REPRESS OF THE ‘WELL CHARGE’ SINGLE MADE around 1976/1977 •••(A-side: Plantation Height) (credit: Dillinger) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Channel One__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [written on the US label]


Pictures: A+BNote: See upper for details.Note: There seems to be have beet two different set of releases bearing the CHANNEL ONE logo. There was the FIRST design with psychedelic paterns, printed with red or purple ink. Logically that label was used in 1976-1977 for repress of singles that also appeared on WELL CHARGE label. I came up with the conclusion that these repress are from 1976-1977 because of the stamp that was used on the single. So possibly for the US or UK market (this needs to be clarified). I found the existance of five singles related to The Mighty Diamonds using that specific artwork: BACK WEH, HAVE MERCY, I NEED A ROOF, RIGHT TIME (no picture found), CAT-O-NINE and PLANTATION HEIGHTS (aka: I Need A Roof DJ Version). Then, between 1977-1979, Joseph Hoo Kim release original singles and LPs on the CHANNEL ONE label, using a different logo and artwork, these seems to be for the Jamaican market as many of those singles were strictly issued on the CHANNEL ONE label. These are the Mighty Diamonds singles that I found with this new artwork: LOVE ME GIRL/I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (1977) (exclusive to the Channel One label), I DON’T MIND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING/KNOW YOUR CULTURE (1978) (exclusive to the Channel One label), PLAY ON JAH MUSIC (1978) (issued on Channel One and Tropico), BODYGUARD (1979) (issued on Channel One and Virgin) PLASTIC WORLD/THERE’S NO ME WITHOUT YOU (1979) (issued on Channel One and J&J).Although these singles were made for the Jamaican market, they also appear in the UK reggae charts. [other spelling: Channel 1]

I NEED A ROOF (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1976) [label: Steady](A-side: Plantation Height) (credit: Dillinger) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Steady__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [written on the US label]

Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side & B-side] YouTube [k2xsXQWMXMA]


I NEED A ROOF (DJ VERSION) (US) (1976) [label: Impact!](A-side: Plantation Heights) (credit: Dillinger) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US single released in 1976) (Impact!__JHK018) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [written on the label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeRecord.com [A-side & B-side] YouTube [no]


I NEED A ROOF (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1976) [label: Well Charge](A-side: Plantation Height) (credit: Dillinger) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: JOEJOE 2891 RRSProducer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [written on the US label]

Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side & B-side] YouTube [HXUPTDAsr6Q]

Pictures: A+BNote: A song named PLANTATION HEIGHTS VERSION is available on the 2007 compilation ‘Drum Sound: More Gems From The Channel One Dub Room – 1974 to 1980’. I don’t know if it’s the axact same VERSION as the one featured on the B-side of this single. Some of the VERSIONS issued on the Pressure Sounds compilations sometimes comes from LPs made in the 70s and are different from the B-sides, as it’s the case for CAT-O-NINE VERSION featured on this compilation. See upper for details.

I NEED A ROOF (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1976) [label: Disco Mix] ••• LABEL POSSIBLY USED FOR REPRESS around 1976/1977 •••(A-side: Plantation Height) (credit: Dillinger) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Disco Mix__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [written on the US label]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side only] YouTube [AKdXOY82Kcg]


I NEED A ROOF (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1976) [label: Channel One] ••• REPRESS OF THE ‘WELL CHARGE’ SINGLE MADE THE SAME YEAR OR THE FOLLOWING YEAR •••(A-side: Plantation Height) (credit: Dillinger) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Channel One__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [written on the US label]



I NEED A ROOF (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1976) [label: Steady](A-side: Plantation Height) (credit: Dillinger) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Steady__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [written on the US label]

Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side & B-side] YouTube [k2xsXQWMXMA]


I NEED A ROOF (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (US) (1976) [label: Impact!](A-side: Plantation Heights) (credit: Dillinger) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US single released in 1976) (Impact!__JHK018) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976Sound Sample: ReggaeRecord.com [A-side & B-side] YouTube [no]


JAH WILL WORK IT OUT (1976) [label: –]••• To my know ledge there wasn’t any single released for that song. But a single was issued in 1976 with the same riddim named EARTHQUAKE (The Revolutionaries) / INSTRUMENTAL VERSION (The matrix is CO-7989-A LRM_CO-7989-B LRM). Therefore I would place the Mighty Diamonds song in 1976. See the printed Jamaican sleeve of the RIGHT TIME 7-inch single for more details.

LONG TIME (JA) (1976) [label: Mighty Diamonds] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Long Time) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Fun Abundante Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Mighty Diamonds__no code) INFO: Internet + pictureMatrix: –Producer: Mighty DiamondsYear: 1976Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.chPictures: ANote: The song ‘Long Time’ was later re-recorded for the album Struggling in 1985. The date for this single is not confirmed, but as it was produced by Mighty Diamonds and included on a lable named Mighty Diamonds, I can make the hypothesis that it was recorded before the label Bad Gong was launched, somewhere in 1977. By listening to the song, I can definitively say this song is from the seventies. At first I said 1976, but the dub version on the B-side sounds more like 1977-78 to me. For mow, I will put it in 1976, until I find different information. [GrooveCollector: late 70’s] [ReggaeFever: 1976] [JA45: 1983] It’s before September 1983, as it was featured on a radio show recorded that month... (old setlist posted on the internet... I’ve tried to find it back without success)

LONG TIME (VERSION) (JA) (1976) [label: Mighty Diamonds] (aka: Fun Abundante Version)(A-side: Long Time) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Fun Abundante Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1976) (Mighty Diamonds__no code) INFO: Internet + pictureMatrix: –Producer: Mighty DiamondsYear: 1976Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.chPictures: ANote: see upper

MASH UP (JA) (1972) [label: Melrose] ••• 1976 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Mash Up) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Mash Up Intrumental) (credit: The Dynamites) (JA single released in 1976) (Melrose_MEL 031) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Derrick HarriottYear: 1976 [year written on label]


Pictures: ANote: See 1972 for the original single.Note: According to the numerous Melrose singles featured on Discogs, this lable would be from Jamaica. It’s rare to see a Jamaican single with a code, but the Ernie B store also mention the nine Melrose singles for sale to be from Jamaica. The original single for MASH UP was issued in 1972. From the date printed on the Melrose label, this repress would be from 1976.

POOR MARCUS (UK) (1976) [label: Virgin 7-inch] ••• SONG ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN 1975, BUT ISSUED IN 1976 ON VIRGIN RECORDS •••7-INCH (A-side: Have Mercy) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Them Never Love Poor Marcus) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in April 1976*) (Virgin__VS 137) INFO: picturesMatrix: VIN 45005/1__VIN 45005/2 [VIN 45005-B__VIN 45005-A] Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim Year: 1975 [written on label] [UK reggae charts: May 1976] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [nGyMjT0Ux0o]

Pictures: A+BNote: See the promotional single VDJ 14 for explaination about the release date. This Virgin single appeared in the UK Reggae Charts in May 1976.

POOR MARCUS (ITALY) (1976) [label: Dischi 7-inch] ••• SONG ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN 1975, BUT ISSUED IN 1976 ON VIRGIN RECORDS •••7-INCH (A-side: Have Mercy) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Them Never Love Poor Marcus) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (ITALIAN single released in April 1976*) (Dischi/Virgin__VIN 45005) INFO: pictureMatrix: VIN 45005/1__VIN 45005/2 [VIN 45005-B__VIN 45005-A] Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim Year: 1975 [written on label] [UK reggae charts: May 1976] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]


Pictures: sleeveNote: See the promotional single VDJ 14 for explaination about the release date. The UK single made the UK Reggae Charts in May 1976.

POOR MARCUS (UK) (1976) [label: Virgin 12-inch] ••• PROMOTIONAL ••• ••• SONG ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN 1975, BUT ISSUED IN 1976 ON VIRGIN RECORDS •••12-INCH (A-side: Have Mercy) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Them Never Love Poor Marcus) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in April 1976*) (Virgin__VDJ 14) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim Year: 1975Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: Look under ‘HAVE MERCY’ (promotional single) (VDJ 14) for explaination on the date.

RIGHT TIME (ALTERNATE MIX?) (JA) (1975) [label: Channel One] ••• REPRESS OF THE ‘WELL CHARGE’ SINGLE MADE around 1976/1977 •••7-INCH (A-side: Right Time) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1975) (Channel One__no code) INFO: InternetMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [year taken from the UK label]


Pictures: –Note: There seems to have been a pressing of RIGHT TIME on the Channel One label. I haven’t found any pictures yet, but Carter Van Pelt mention it’s existance, plus the information about this single is listed in Discogs, but there is no pictures. Note: There seems to be have beet two different set of releases bearing the CHANNEL ONE logo. There was the FIRST design with psychedelic paterns, printed with red or purple ink. Logically that label was used in 1976-1977 for repress of singles that also appeared on WELL CHARGE label. I came up with the conclusion that these repress are from 1976-1977 because of the stamp that was used on the single. So possibly for the US or UK market (this needs to be clarified). I found the existance of five singles related to The Mighty Diamonds using that specific artwork: BACK WEH, HAVE MERCY, I NEED A ROOF, RIGHT TIME (no picture found) and PLANTATION HEIGHTS (aka: I Need A Roof DJ Version). Then, between 1977-1979, Joseph Hoo Kim release original singles and LPs on the CHANNEL ONE label, using a different logo and artwork, these seems to be for the Jamaican market as many of those singles were strictly issued on the CHANNEL ONE label. These are the Mighty Diamonds singles that I found with this new artwork: LOVE ME GIRL/I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (1977) (exclusive to the Channel One label), I DON’T MIND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING/KNOW YOUR CULTURE (1978) (exclusive to the Channel One label), PLAY ON JAH MUSIC (1978) (issued on Channel One and Tropico), BODYGUARD (1979) (issued on Channel One and Virgin) PLASTIC WORLD/THERE’S NO ME WITHOUT YOU (1979) (issued on Channel One and J&J).Although these singles were made for the Jamaican market, they also appear in the UK reggae charts. [other spelling: Channel 1]

••••• Repress No.1 (Channel One): psychedelic artwork with RED ink. (year: 1976) [I haven’t found a picture yet]

• Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): white label with PINK-PURPLE silkscreen logo, with andwritten titles (STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT on B-Side). (year: 1985)• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): PURPLE-BLUE silkscreen logo, with handwritten title (PRIMEO BALERINA on B-Side) . (year: my guess approx. 1988) • Repress No.4 (Hit Bound): white label with BLACK-BLUE silkscreen logo and lettering (PRIMEO BALERINA on B-Side). (year: my guess: around 2004) ••• in this case, the year of release is a wild guess •••

• Repress No.5 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering (also features the code: CH008) (PRIMEO BALERINA on B-Side). (year: my guess: around 2006)• Repress No.6 (Well Charge): white label with EMPTY STAR/RED CONTOUR, similar to the 1977 pressings, except the name of the band features ‘THE’ infront (HAVE NERCY VERSION on B-side) (year: 2009) (info: Juno.co.uk)

RIGHT TIME (UK) (1975) [label: Black Wax, 1976]7-INCH (A1: Back Weh (Mafia), A2: Country Living) (B1: Right Time, B2: I Need A Roof) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1976) (Black Wax__Waxep 1) INFO: picturesNOTE: see: BACK WEH (MAFIA) for details.

RIGHT TIME (VERSION) (UK) (1975) [label: Emidisc, 1976]7-INCH (A-side: blank (Right Time (Version)) (credit: blank (Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: blank (Fade Away)) (credit: blank (Junior Byles)) (UK promotional single released in 1976) (Emidisc__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This is a double sided single. Found this single for auction in March 2015. The seller wrote: “Two dubwise instrumental tracks: ‘Fade Away (version)’ different mix. Other side: Mighty Diamonds ‘Right Time (version)’. Emi disc mid 70’s original dubplate”.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: General information about EMIDISC taken on Discog. Some named Rarityvalue wrote: “I was involved with the recording industry in the 1960’s, so perhaps I can clarify the ‘Emidisc’ situation. Bands/Groups/Artistes would either hire private studios, or be given Record Company studio time, in order to make practice, experimental, or demonstration recordings. The finished recording would be on a ‘recording industry standard tape’. This was far too wide for a domestic tape recorder and played at a different speed. The performer(s) would be given the options of purchasing copies of their work on Industry Standard Tape, Domestic Reel to Reel Tape, or Acetate Disc. To the best of my knowledge, the only blank acetates used in the UK were Emidiscs. The recording was not ‘pressed’ onto the acetate, but individually ‘cut’ by a machine. This resembled a record player that worked in reverse. Putting it simply, sound was transferred from the Master Tape to a diamond cutter that vibrated, and cut the grooves. This was old technology that dated back to Edison recordings at the beginning of the 20th Century. If six copies of a double sided single were required, you had to wait while the machine performed twelve times. This took time and these demo discs were not cheap! I cannot ever recall any of these acetates being given matrix or run-off numbers. The self-adhesive labels were provided separately so that any info could be typed on them. These were always blank except for the printed Emidisc blurb around the rim. Any catalogue numbers were typed on by the performer’s management and were nothing to do with Emidisc or EMI”.

SHAME & PRIDE (US) (1976) [label: Jah Life Music]7-INCH (A-side: Shame & Pride) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Pride Up Dub) (credit: no names) (US single released in 1976) (Jah Life Music__LM-66) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: H. Wright [should be PAT FRANCIS]



Pictures: A+BNote: This single is most likely from 1976. Some websites (including Discogs) mention that the label Jah Life Music is from Jamaica. But I found a single with the exact same logo as the one on the Mighty Diamonds single and the lebel mention that it’s from the US.Note: Are the B-sides PIDE UP DUB (label: Jah Life Music), PRIDEFUL DUB (label: Ras Adbra) the exact same versions as the one issued on the B-side of the original 1974 single?Note: See 1974 for the original single.

SHAME AND PRIDE (UK) (1976) [label: Virgin](A-side: Shame And Pride) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Africa) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1976) (Virgin__VS 155) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim [A-side was produced by PAT FRANCIS and B-side by JOSEPH HOO KIM]

Year (a-side): 1974 Year (b-side):1976 [the year 1976 is written on label – this specific single was released in 1976]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [NFoc-pfT-6c]

Pictures: A+BNote: There is a mistake for the name of the producer written on this single: for SHAME AND PRIDE: It’s Pat Francis (aka Jah Lloyd) and not Joseph Hoo Kim. See 1974 for more details on this song.

SHAME & PRIDE (US) (1976) [label: Ras Adbra]7-INCH (A-side: Shame And Pride) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Prideful Dub) (credit: Jah Lloyd AllStars) (US single released in 1976) (Ras Adbra Records__RA 903) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Brad Osborne [should be PAT FRANCIS]

Year: 1974 [this specific singles was released around 1976]


Pictures: A+BNote: See 1974 for more details.

SHAME & PRIDE (CANADA) (1976) [label: Monica’s]7-INCH (A-side: Shame And Pride) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: To Be Your Lover) (credit: Shenley Duffus) (CAN single released in 1976) (Monica’s Records__RG 76-15) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Bunny Lee [should be PAT FRANCIS]



Pictures: ANote: See 1974 for the original single. There is a mistake on the name of the producer for SHAME AND PRIDE: It’s Pat Francis (aka Jah Lloyd) and not Bunny Lee. See 1974 for more details on this song. I’m unsure about the year this specific single was issued, but has it seems to have the exact same version featured on the album ‘Right Time’, that probably indicate that this single was issued in 1976 (or after).

SWELL HEADED (DUBPLATE) (JA) (1976) [label: –] ••• Non LP song •••••• The song SWELL HEADED uses the riddim of two Burning Spear’s songs: ‘Swell Headed’ produced by Coxsone Dodd in 1974 and for ‘Jordan River’ produced by Jack Ruby in 1975. The Mighty Diamonds song features different lyrics and seems to have been available only on a rare dubplate single (issued in the 80’s?). Originally, the instrumental song SWELL HEADED recorded by The Revolutionaries was included on Channel One’s 1976 album ‘Satta Dub’. This album features ten untitled tracks. Beside SWELL HEADED and CATONINE VERSION, I was able to find a website that name some of the riddims featured on that LP: THINGS COME TO BUMP, IN TIME TO COME (vocal version by Earth & Stone),TRAVELLING MAN and I’M IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE. U-Roy also made a recording over that riddim named SWELL HEADED SKANK, featured on the album ‘Right Time Rockers: The Lost Album’ which is said to contain material only from 1976. Mighty Diamonds song was officilally released on the compilation ‘Pass The Knowledge’ in 2013. The surface noises (aka: vinyl cracks) confirms the existance of a pressing. The instrumental song SWELL HEADED, originally available on the ‘Satta Dub’ album was made available on the 2007 compilation ‘Drum Sound: More Gems From The Channel One Dub Room – 1974 to 1980’. We can hear The Mighty Diamonds in the introduction of the song.

WHY ME BLACK BROTHER WHY (JA) (1976) [label: –]••• This song was never released as a single, but the riddim was used for the single named CHANNEL ONE. Look below for more details.

WHY ME BLACK BROTHER WHY (VERSION) (JA) (1976) [label: Taxi]7-INCH (A-side: Channel One) (credit: Skin – Flesh & Bones) (B-side: Version) (credit: Skin – Flesh & Bones) (JA single released in 1976) (Taxi__no codes) INFO: picturesMatrix: CD 3126-A RRS CC [RKR]

Producer: Sly DunbarYear: 1976Sound Sample: – [not found] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: I don’t think it features any vocals by The Mighty Diamonds, but the riddim seems to be coming from the same sessions.

WHY ME BLACK BROTHER WHY (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1976) [label: Channel One] (aka: Ital Stew)••• See 1977

WHY ME BLACK BROTHER WHY (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1976) [label: Hit Bound] (aka: Ital Stew)••• See 1977

WHY ME BLACK BROTHER WHY (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1976) [label: Disco Mix] (aka: Ital Stew)••• See 1977

1977 BY THE LOOK IN YOUR EYES (JA) (1977)••• See 2015 re-issue for details (single by Enos McLeod that would feature the Mighty Diamonds on backing vocals)

CAT-O-NINE (JA) (1976) [label: Well Charge] ••• 1977 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Catonine) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Well Charge_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977 [personnal deduction]


Pictures: A+BNote: See 1976 for the original single.Note: It seems the song was quite popular as it was repressed many times. I think that the labels pinted with empty stars were issued during the same area, as the stamp is identical. I found two different label printed with an empty star: FIRST: Olive star, SECOND: Red star.• Original No.01 (Well Charge): GREEN STAR (double shaded)/BLACK CONTOUR (Delroy Wilson) (logically: 1976)• Original No.02 (Well Charge): PINK STAR (double shaded)/BLACK CONTOUR (Jacob Miller) (logically: 1976)• Original No.03 (Well Charge): RED STAR/BLACK CONTOUR (with hand written title) (45 R.P.M. inside the star) (logically: 1976)• Original No.04 (Well Charge): RED STAR/BLACK CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.05 (Well Charge): BLACK STAR/RED CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.06 (Disco Mix): ORANGE STAR/RED CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.07 (Disco Mix): PINK STAR/ORANGE CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.08 (Disco Mix): DARK BLUE STAR/ORANGE CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.09 (Disco Mix): BLUE STAR/PINK CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.10 (Disco Mix): RED STAR/CHERRY CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.11 (Disco Mix): RED STAR/BLACK CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.12 (Impact!): BLUE STRIPES/GREEN LOGO (1976)• Original No.13 (Impact!): GREEN STRIPES/BLUE LOGO (1976)

• Repress No.1 (Channel One): PSYCHEDELIC PATERN (without the red ink patern) (“VERSION” printed on A-side) (logically: 1976)••••• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): EMPTY STAR/OLIVE GREEN CONTOUR. (logically: 1977)••••• Repress No.3 (Well Charge): EMPTY STAR/RED CONTOUR. (logically: 1977)• Repress No.4 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, no titles printed on the single. (year: approx. 1989)• Repress No.5 (Well Charge): BLACK STAR/BLACK CONTOUR, red stamp for the title. (year: 2008) (info: Juno.co.uk)

COMING THROUGH (UK) (1977) [label: Virgin]7-INCH (A-side: Country Living) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Coming Through) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in March 1977) (Virgin__VS 169) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Allen Toussaint, Marshall E. SehornYear: 1977 [written on label]

Sound Sample: none YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+B+SLEEVENote: 7-inch single released in a picture sleeve. According to the website 45cat.com, this single would have been released in March 1977.

COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.2) (UK) (1977) [label: Virgin] [cover song]7-INCH (A-side: Country Living) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Coming Through) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in March 1977) (Virgin__VS 169) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Allen Toussaint, Marshall E. SehornYear: 1977 [written on label]

Sound Sample: none YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+B+SLEEVENote: 7-inch single released in a picture sleeve. According to the website 45cat.com, this single would have been released in March 1977. ______________________________________________________________________________________________



COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.3) (JA) (1977) [label: Bad Gong] [cover song] ••• exclusive recording •••7-INCH (A-side: Country Living) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Bad Gong__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: MD 1800Producer: The Mighty Diamonds [aka: Bunny Diamond]


Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side only] YouTube [oihlBI02UVU]

Picture: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________


Note: There was five studio versions of the song COUNTRY LIVING released over the years.The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1975 (length: 4m00) (length on UK label: 3m49). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Allen Toussaint in 1977 (length: 3m39). The THIRD VERSION was produced by The Mighty Diamonds in 1977 and remains exclusive to the Bad Gong single (length: 3m09). The FOURTH VERSION was produced by Augustus Clarke in 1983 but was marketed in January 1984 (length: 7m45). The FIFTH VERSION was produced by Simbarashi Tangagaro & Skip McDonald in 2009 and is excludive to a 7-inch single released to commemorate Mighty Diamonds’ 40th anniversary (length: 0m00). The SIXTH VERSION is the acoustic version recorded for the ‘Inna De Yard’ album in 2008 with nyabinghi drums (length: 4m06).This last one is not really a studio version, but decided to included on the list. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The Bad Gong label was created by The Mighty Diamonds to release their own singles. From time to time, The Diamonds also produced a few Jamaican artists on their label to promote music they believed in. Based on my research, the label was launched in 1977. Apart from Struggling/Set Me Free (1978), Sweet Lady (1978), Let Jah Sun Shine (1978), Proverbs (1982), Brother Man (1983), Kinarky (1983) and Big Man (1984), all the Mighty Diamonds songs issued on Bad Gong remain exclusive to the singles. The year of release was not written on the label, so it can be difficult to come up with accurate information. To deal with this situation, I’ve created a document that allows comparison between each Bad Gong single (colour of labels, background theme, typography, etc.), from which I’ve come up with a tangible conclusion regarding the release dates. I’m 90% positive that I’ve figured out the right year, but I have left it in grey as I am not 100% sure. The document can be found at the following link: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_bad_gong_a.pdf______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was at least two different pressings of that specific single. The first one would be the single with the YELLOW background and GREEN circle. The second one would be the single with the YELLOW background and the RED circle.

COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.3) (VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Bad Gong](A-side: Country Living) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Bad Gong__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: MD 1800Producer: The Mighty Diamonds [aka: Bunny Diamond]


Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side only]

Picture: A+BNote: See upper for details.

COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.3) (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Dont Crowd I] 12-INCH (A-side: Chief In Town) (credit: Jah Harry) (B-side: Version) (credit: Two General Jah Harry) (JA single released in 1977) (Dont Crowd I__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 6789 A DT HC__DSR 6555 B DT HC [ReggaeVinylCollector.free.fr]

Producer: Sir Harry [H. Cooper]

Year: 1977*Sound Sample: MoreAxe-Records.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: Uses samples of the COUNTRY LIVING song recorded by Bunny Diamond around 1977. The discography for Sir Harry (ReggaeVinylCollector.free.fr) place the single between 1976 and 1978. I’m unsure of the year the Mighty Diamonds single was recorded, but I tend to think it was in late 1977 or 1978.

COUNTRY LIFE (RECORDING No.3) (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1977) [label: Dont Crowd I] 12-INCH (A-side: Chief In Town) (credit: Jah Harry) (B-side: Version) (credit: Two General Jah Harry) (JA single released in 1977) (Dont Crowd I__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 6789 A DT HC__DSR 6555 B DT HC [ReggaeVinylCollector.free.fr]

Producer: Sir Harry [H. Cooper]

Year: 1977*Sound Sample: MoreAxe-Records.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: See upper for more details.

HYPOCRITE (JA) (1977) [label: –] [cover song] ••• Non LP song •••••• This is a cover of The Wailer’s 1967 song HYPOCRITE, issued on their new independent label Waill N Soul M. The Mighty Diamonds track was never issued as single at the time. It was kept in the vault until 2013: released on a single (October 2013) and included on the compilation ‘Pass The Knowledge’ (August 2013). But the DJ version was release by Trinity with the title JOHN SAW THEM COMING in November 1977. You can clearly hear The Mighty Diamonds. Trinity had toasted on several Mighty Diamonds tracks over the years: ALL GONE (1976) (DJ version of Have Mercy), JOHN SAW THEM COMING (1977) (DJ version of Hyoicrite), SHAOLIN TEMPLE (1978) ((DJ version of Danger In Your Eyes), TRINITY MEET THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS (1979) (full LP where he deejay on 8 songs features on their ‘Planet Earth’ album), DOLLAR RACKET (1981) (DJ version of Let The Dollar Circulate). BORROW CLOTHES (1983) (original track with Mighty Diamonds on chorus), KILLIN KILLIN (2013) (which is an new recording of One Brother Short that features Trinity and The Mighty Diamonds)(Plus the 8-song album Trinity Meets The Mighty Diamonds (1979).

HYPOCRITE (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Belmont] [cover song]7-INCH (A-side: John Saw Them Coming) (credit: Trinity) (B-side: Roots Kunta Kintye) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 1977) (Belmont_no code) INFO: pictures7-INCH (A-side: John Saw Them Coming) (credit: Trinity) (B-side: Roots) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 1977) (Belmont_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joel Gibson [aka: Joe Gibbs]

Year: 1977 [UK reggae charts: November 1977] [INFO: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side & B-side] YouTube [RxwMin1Lv8o]

Pictures: A+BNote: The Mighty Diamonds have recorded the original track but it was never issued until 2013. Trinity is toasting on The Diamonds track. Trinity’s single JOHN SAW THEM COMING was in the UK reggae charts in November 1977 (Dancecrasher.co.uk). There was at least eight different pressings on the Belmont label, has I found eight different labels, all coming from the same area (1977/1978). All the same, but only different colour inks were used for the logo and the text. Than, around 2006-2007, there was two repress with a different B-side on the Joe Gibbs label. This time, the B-side was WICKED DEM RUNNING. Trinty’s song was included on his album ‘Tree Piece Suit’ (Joe Gibbs, 1977). The B-side (ROOTS KUNTA KINTYE also spelled ROOTS KUNTA KINTE) is an instrumental version of the song which can be found on the 2002 compilation ‘No Bones For The Dog’.

HYPOCRITES (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Joe Gibbs] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2006 and 2007 for repress.

HYPOCRITES (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Heavy Dutty] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2013 for repress.

HYPOCRITE (DJ VERSION) (VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Belmont] [cover song]7-INCH (A-side: John Saw Them Coming) (credit: Trinity) (B-side: Roots Kunta Kintye) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 1977) (Belmont_no code) INFO: pictures7-INCH (A-side: John Saw Them Coming) (credit: Trinity) (B-side: Roots) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 1977) (Belmont_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joel Gibson [aka: Joe Gibbs]


Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side & B-side] YouTube [RxwMin1Lv8o]

Pictures: A+BNote: The Mighty Diamonds have recorded the original track but it was never issued until 2013. Trinity is toasting on The Diamonds track.

I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (JA) (1977) [Channel One] [cover song] ••• Non-LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Love Me Girl) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds (feat. I-Roy)) (B-side: I’m Still In Love With You) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds (feat. I Roy)) (JA single released in 1977) (Channel One_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: Joe Joe 2090 A__Joe Joe 2091 B [5mins 08secs__5mins 55secs]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977* [UK reggae charts: July 1977] [BEWARE: the label has 1974 written, but this is not reliable] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-Rec.com [A-side and B side] YouTube [A-SIDE: VJ1E7Fir7kw] [B-SIDE: (P3Tstz5CvK8) ]

Picture: A+BRiddim: I’m Still In Love______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was a few repress of that single, that all seems to be released the same year as they are identical, except for the colour on the label. A) LIGHT GREEN fading into YELLOW with black stamp. B) BLACK fading into GREEN with black stamp. C) DARK GREEN with black stamp. D) RED with black stamp. E) BLACK INK only with black stamp.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Beware of the date printed on this label. The Hit Bound/Channel One 7-inch singles often have the year 1974 or 1978 written on their labels. But this date is related to general copyrights purposed of the Channel One material, not the single itself. Although the studio opended up in 1973, it seems that the Hoo Kim brothers started copyrighting their 7-inch singles in 1974. In this case of this specific single, it would not be 1974, but 1977. The earliest that The Mighty Diamonds started to record at Channel One was in 1975. So far I found the following singles with printed dates that leads to confusion: LOVE ME GIRL / I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (1974, 1977, Channel One Economic Package), HOTTER FIRE (Poor Marcus DJ Version) (1974, 1977, Channel One), HOTTER FIRE (Poor Marcus DJ Version) (1974, 1977, Hit Bound), ITAL STEW (Why Me Black Brother Why DJ Version) (1974, 1977, Channel One), ITAL STEW (Why Me Black Brother Why DJ Version) (1974, 1977, Hit Bound), STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (1974, 1977, Hit Bound), BODYGUARD (1978, 1979, Channel One), PLASTIC WORLD / THERE’S NO ME WITHOUT YOU (1978, 1979, Channel One), HEY GIRL (1974, 1975, repress on ‘Hit Bound’ around 1978), HEY GIRL (1975, 1978, repress on ‘Cord’ around 1978), JAIL HOUSE (1975, 1978, repress on ‘Cord’ around 1978). A third single was issued on the ‘Cord’ label: TELL WHAT’S WRONG. In this last case, the year printed on the label works.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Both songs were later included on the 1980 album ‘Tell Me What’s Wrong’, but the mix are different plus the single features I-Roy on both sides (not credited on the label). ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The label says ‘adapted’ for I’M STILL IN LOVE, so the song wasn’t penned by The Diamonds. So far, I wasn’t able to figure out the original artist that wrote the song. Alton Ellis made that song in 1967 (I Am Still In Love, Studio One), but did he penned it? The Revolutionnaries (Channel One studio band) made a riddim that differs from the original, but keep a similar beat and vibe. It seems that everyone who covered the song over the years (maybe except for Mighty Diamonds and Ranking Trevor) used the initial riddim: Marcia Aitken (1978), Mello (1990), Sean Paul (2002), Diana King (2007).______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This single was in the British reggae chart in July 1977 [info: www.dancecrasher.co.uk]. The chart mention that U-ROY is featured on that single, but it’s in fact I-Roy. This single must be played at 33 rpm instead of the usual speed for 7-inch single (45 rpm). It’s uncertain which song is on the A-side, specially that the UK Reggae Charts have the song I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU listed. According to the website MarleyArchives.com, the A-side is LOVE ME GIRL (refering to the matrix).

I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (featuring I-ROY) (US) (1977) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1988 and 2006

I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (featuring I-ROY) (US) (1977) [label: Well Charge] [full ‘RED STAR’ with handwritten title] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1989

I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (DJ VERSION No.1) (JA) (1977) [label: Channel One]Note: This would be the version made by I-Roy that is available at the end of the 7-inch single [starting at 3m30, ending at 5m57]

I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (DJ VERSION No.2) (JA) (1977) [label: Well Charge] ••• ORIGINAL ‘RANKING TREVOR’ SINGLE ••• (aka: Three Piece Chicken & Chips)7-INCH (A-side: Three piece Chicken & Chips) (credit: Ranking Trevor)) (B-side: semi blank (Three Piece Chicken & Chips (version))) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: JOE JOE 4034-A__JOE JOE 4034-B [comment posted by RasDragon on Roots-Archives.com]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977* [Mighty Diamonds single was in the UK charts in July 1977] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [ (K31o6aJw8Rc) ]

Picture: A ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was a few repress of that single, that all seems to be released the same year as they are identical, except for the colour on the label. A) BLACK fading into BLUE with black stamp. B) BLACK fading into GREEN with black stamp. C) DARK GREEN fading to YELLOW with black stamp.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The DJ version. A response to Trinity’s ‘Three Piece Suit’. Trinity’s song uses the riddim of Altha & Donna ‘Uptown Top Ranking’ that is closer to the original Alton Ellis original single I AM STILL IN LOVE (Studio One, 1967). Ranking Trevor and Trinity songs were made in 1977. The following year, Joseph Hoo Kim released the album ‘Three Piece Chicken & Chips’ (label: Cha Cha, UK), which features a compilation of Ranking Trevor and Trinity tracks.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This single THREE PIECE CHIKEN & CHIPS was issued on four different labels: WELL CHARGE, DISCO MIX, CHANNEL ONE and HIT BOUND. I initially tought that one of them was the original and the three others were repress later, but my theory is that they were all pressed in Jamaica at the same time, but for different market: WELL CHARGE for Jamaica, DISCO MIX (for UK?), CHANNEL ONE (for US?), HIT BOUND (for US?). Another element that goes with this theory: they all use the same stamp for the title, so logially they should all have been pressed in 1977 (and 1978). [NOTE: According to the pictures that I compared for this Mighty Diamonds research, when there was a single issued on CHANNEL ONE, it wasn’t released on HIT BOUND, so I’m wondering why this single is issued on both labels... Both for the US market? Maybe the Channel One lable was used in 1977 and the Hit Bound label was used for a repress a few months later. Even if my theory goes for the US market, the Channel One single was featured in the UK reggae charts in July 1977, so that theory definitively needs to be confirmed. ______________________________________________________________________________________________


I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (DJ VERSION No.2) (JA) (1977) [Disco Mix] ••• LABEL POSSIBLY USED FOR REPRESS around 1976/1977 ••• (aka: Three Piece Chicken & Chips)7-INCH (A-side: Three piece Chicken & Chips) (credit: Ranking Trevor)) (B-side: semi blank (Three Piece Chicken & Chips (version))) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Disco Mix__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977* [Mighty Diamonds single was in the UK charts in July 1977] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: DonRecords.com [A-side only] YouTube [ (K31o6aJw8Rc) ]


I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (DJ VERSION No.2) (JA) (1977) [Channel One] ••• REPRESS OF THE ‘WELL CHARGE’ SINGLE MADE THE SAME YEAR ••• (aka: Three Piece Chicken & Chips)7-INCH (A-side: Three piece Chicken & Chips) (credit: Ranking Trevor)) (B-side: semi blank (Three Piece Chicken & Chips (version))) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Channel One__no code) INFO: picturesProducer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977* [Mighty Diamonds single was in the UK charts in July 1977] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-Rec.com [A-side and B side] YouTube [ (K31o6aJw8Rc) ]


I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (DJ VERSION No.2) (JA) (1977) [Hit Bound] ••• REPRESS OF THE ‘WELL CHARGE’ SINGLE MADE THE SAME YEAR ••• (aka: Three Piece Chicken & Chips)7-INCH (A-side: Three piece Chicken & Chips) (credit: Ranking Trevor)) (B-side: semi blank (Three Piece Chicken & Chips (version))) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Hit Bound__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: JOE JOE 4034 A__JOE JOE 4035 BProducer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977* [Mighty Diamonds single was in the UK charts in July 1977] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only] YouTube [ (K31o6aJw8Rc) ]


I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (DJ VERSION No.2) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1977) [Well Charge]7-INCH (A-side: Three piece Chicken & Chips) (credit: Ranking Trevor)) (B-side: semi blank (Three Piece Chicken & Chips (version))) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977* [Mighty Diamonds single was in the UK charts in July 1977] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [ (K31o6aJw8Rc) ]


I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (DJ VERSION No.2) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1977) [Disco Mix] ••• LABEL POSSIBLY USED FOR REPRESS around 1976/1977 •••7-INCH (A-side: Three piece Chicken & Chips) (credit: Ranking Trevor)) (B-side: semi blank (Three Piece Chicken & Chips (version))) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Disco Mix__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977* [Mighty Diamonds single was in the UK charts in July 1977] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: DonRecords.com [A-side only] YouTube [ (K31o6aJw8Rc) ]


I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (DJ VERSION No.2) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1977) [Channel One] ••• REPRESS OF THE ‘WELL CHARGE’ SINGLE MADE THE SAME YEAR •••7-INCH (A-side: Three piece Chicken & Chips) (credit: Ranking Trevor)) (B-side: semi blank (Three Piece Chicken & Chips (version))) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Channel One__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977* [Mighty Diamonds single was in the UK charts in July 1977] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-Rec.com [A-side and B side] YouTube [ (K31o6aJw8Rc) ]

Picture: A+BNote: See upper for detais.

I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (DJ VERSION No.2) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1977) [Hit Bound] ••• REPRESS OF THE ‘WELL CHARGE’ SINGLE MADE THE SAME YEAR •••7-INCH (A-side: Three piece Chicken & Chips) (credit: Ranking Trevor)) (B-side: semi blank (Three Piece Chicken & Chips (version))) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Hit Bound__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: JOE JOE 4034 A__JOE JOE 4035 BProducer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977* [Mighty Diamonds single was in the UK charts in July 1977] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only] YouTube [ (K31o6aJw8Rc) ]


JUST ANOTHER MAN (1977) [The year is most likely 1977, but this haven’t been confirmed]

••• see 1983

KEEP ON MOVING (JA) (1977) [label: Joe Gibbs] [cover song] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Keep On Moving) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Keep On Dubbing) (credit: Bigger T. Mighty Two) (JA single released in 1977) (Joe Gibbs_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 3358 ‘A’ KM J.G.__DSR 3359 ‘B’ KM J.G.Producer: Joel Gibson [aka: Joe Gibbs]

Year: 1977 [UK reggae charts: August 1977] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side & B-side] YouTube [n4BFHDDWhHE]

Pictures: A+BNote: The original song was made by The Impressions in 1964. The Wailers covered it in 1971. Some single also have “MIGHTY TWO’ written on the B-side. For a complete profile of all the Mighty Diamonds songs produced by Joe Gibbs, see JUST LIKE A RIVER.

KEEP ON MOVING (VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Joe Gibbs] (aka: Keep On Dubbing)7-INCH (A-side: Keep On Moving) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Keep On Dubbing) (credit: Bigger T. Mighty Two) (JA single released in 1977) (Joe Gibbs_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 3358__DSR 3359Producer: Joel GibsonYear: 1977 [UK reggae charts: August 1977] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side & B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNOTE: See upper for more details.

LOVE ME GIRL (JA) (1977) [Channel One] ••• Non-LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Love Me Girl) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds (feat. I-Roy)) (B-side: I’m Still In Love With You) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds (feat. I Roy)) (JA single released in 1977) (Channel One_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: Joe Joe 2090 A__Joe Joe 2091 B [5mins 08secs__5mins 55secs]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977* [UK reggae charts: July 1977] [BEWARE: the label has 1974 written, but this is not reliable] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-Rec.com [A-side and B side] YouTube [A-SIDE: VJ1E7Fir7kw] [B-SIDE: (P3Tstz5CvK8) ]

Picture: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was a few repress of that single, that all seems to be released the same year as they are identical, except for the colour on the label. A) LIGHT GREEN fading into YELLOW with black stamp. B) BLACK fading into GREEN with black stamp. C) DARK GREEN with black stamp. D) RED with black stamp. E) BLACK INK only with black stamp.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Beware of the date printed on this label. The year 1974 was printed on the single, but this is not relevent. Many single produced by Joseph Hoo Kim have dates that aren’t representative on their labels. Look for the single I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU, in this document, for more details about this topic.

LOVE ME GIRL (UK) (1977) [Channel One: Gold] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1983 [10-INCH]

LOVE ME GIRL (featuring I-ROY) (US) (1977) [label: Well Charge] [full ‘RED STAR’ with handwritten title] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1989

LOVE ME GIRL (featuring I-ROY) (US) (1977) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2006

NO HOPE (JA) (1977) [label: Bad Gong] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: No Hope) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Bad Gong__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: MD-IIX (or DIAMOND IIX)

Producer: The Mighty DiamondsYear: 1977 (my conclusion)

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.comPicture: A+BNote: The Bad Gong label was created by The Mighty Diamonds to release their own singles. From time to time, The Diamonds also produced a few Jamaican artists on their label to promote music they believed in. Based on my research, the label was launched in 1977. Apart from Struggling/Set Me Free (1978), Sweet Lady (1978), Let Jah Sun Shine (1978), Proverbs (1982), Brother Man (1983), Kinarky (1983) and Big Man (1984), all the Mighty Diamonds songs issued on Bad Gong remain exclusive to the singles. The year of release was not written on the label, so it can be difficult to come up with accurate information. To deal with this situation, I’ve created a document that allows comparison between each Bad Gong single (colour of labels, background theme, typography, etc.), from which I’ve come up with a tangible conclusion regarding the release dates. I’m 90% positive that I’ve figured out the right year, but I have left it in grey as I am not 100% sure. The document can be found at the following link: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_bad_gong_a.pdfNote: I found one matrix on the Internet and a second one was provided by the owner of Tapir’s Reggae Discographies.

NO HOPE (VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Bad Gong](A-side: No Hope) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Bad Gong__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: MD-IIX (or DIAMOND IIX)

Producer: The Mighty DiamondsYear: 1977 (my conclusion)

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.comPicture: A+BNote: see upper

PAYAKA (1977) [release as a dubplate single in the early eighties] [The year is most likely 1976 or 1977, but this haven’t been confirmed]

••• see the DUBPLATE section at the end of this document

POOR MARCUS (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Disco Mix] (aka: Hotter Fire) ••• LABEL POSSIBLY USED FOR REPRESS around 1976/1977 •••7-INCH (A-side: Hotter Fire) (credit: Ranking Trevor) (B-side: no titles (Hotter Fire (dub version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Disco Mix__no codes) INFO: picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Joseph Hoo Kim Year: 1977Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side only] YouTube [ (8CCMFhoGQfg) ]

Pictures: –Note: CHANNEL ONE, DISCO MIX or HIT BOUND: which one of the HOTTER FIRE single is the original pressing?Note: The song POOR MARCUS was recorded in 1975 but it’s DJ VERSION would have been issued only in 1977 (or possibly 1976). There was three pressing of that single made around the same time: one was on CHANNEL ONE, one was on DISCO MIX and one was on HIT BOUND. It’s possible that those three were press for different market (JA, UK and US) but this needs to be confirmed. It can also be that during the same year, Joseph Hoo Kim used three different artwork when he was releasing his singles. My guess would be that the DISCO MIX is the first pressing as it seems DISCO MIX was used in 1976. The CHANNEL ONE new artwork seems to have been used for the first time in 1977.,Note: There is at least two different pressings, as I found one picture that says SIDE 2 (label is ORANGE with stamp) and SIDE 1(label is GREEN with no stamp). The other pressing that I found doesn’t say SIDE 1 on the orange picture.

POOR MARCUS (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Channel One] (aka: Hotter Fire) ••• LABEL POSSIBLY USED FOR REPRESS around 1976/1977 •••7-INCH (A-side: Hotter Fire) (credit: Ranking Trevor) (B-side: no titles (Hotter Fire (dub version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Channel One__no codes) INFO: pictureMatrix: unknownProducer: Joseph Hoo Kim Year: 1977 [BEWARE: the label has 1974 written, but this is not reliable]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [8CCMFhoGQfg]

Pictures: –______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song POOR MARCUS was recorded in 1975, so this single has to be issued between 1975 and 1977. The website ReggaeCollector.com place DISCO MIX single in 1977.______________________________________________________________________________________________


POOR MARCUS (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Hit Bound] (aka: Hotter Fire)7-INCH (A-side: Hotter Fire) (credit: Ranking Trevor) (B-side: no titles (Hotter Fire (dub version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Hit Bound__no codes) INFO: pictureMatrix: unknownProducer: Joseph Hoo Kim Year: 1977 [BEWARE: the label has 1974 written, but this is not reliable]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [ (8CCMFhoGQfg) ]

Pictures: –Note: Beware of the date printed on this label. See upper for more details.

POOR MARCUS (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1977) [label: Disco Mix] (aka: Hotter Fire)7-INCH (A-side: Hotter Fire) (credit: Ranking Trevor) (B-side: no titles (Hotter Fire (dub version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Disco Mix__no codes) INFO: picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Joseph Hoo Kim Year: 1977Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side only] YouTube [ (8CCMFhoGQfg) ]

Pictures: –Note: See upper for more details.

POOR MARCUS (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1977) [label: Hit Bound] (aka: Hotter Fire)7-INCH (A-side: Hotter Fire) (credit: Ranking Trevor) (B-side: no titles (Hotter Fire (dub version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Hit Bound__no codes) INFO: pictureMatrix: unknownProducer: Joseph Hoo Kim Year: 1977Sound Sample: – YouTube [ (8CCMFhoGQfg) ]

Pictures: –Note: See upper for more details.

POOR MARCUS (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1977) [label: Channel One] (aka: Hotter Fire)7-INCH (A-side: Hotter Fire) (credit: Ranking Trevor) (B-side: no titles (Hotter Fire (dub version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Channel One__no codes) INFO: pictureMatrix: unknownProducer: Joseph Hoo Kim Year: 1977Sound Sample: – YouTube [8CCMFhoGQfg]

Pictures: –Note: A song named HOTTER FIRE VERSION is available on the 2007 compilation ‘Drum Sound: More Gems From The Channel One Dub Room – 1974 to 1980’. I don’t know if it’s the axact same VERSION as the one featured on the B-side of this single. Some of the VERSIONS issued on the Pressure Sounds compilations sometimes comes from LPs made in the 70s and are different from the B-sides, as it’s the case for CAT-O-NINE VERSION featured on this compilation. See upper for details.

SHE PUT THE HURT ON ME (UK) (1977) [label: Virgin] [cover song] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Sneakin’ Sally Through The Alley) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: She Put The Hurt On Me) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in June 1977) (Virgin_VS 182) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Allen Toussaint and Marshall E. SehornYear: 1977 [written on label]

Sound Sample: IrieItes.net YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: This is a cover of Prince La La 1962 R&B hit single. The two songs included on this single were recorded during the sessions for the album “Ice On Fire”. The song SHE PUT THE HURT ON ME wasn’t included on the LP, therefore remains exclusive to this single. According to the website 45cat.com, this single would have been issued in June 1977.

SHAME & PRIDE (JA) (1974) [label: M.C.M.] ••• 1977 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: I’m A President Version) (credit: M.C.M. All Stars) (B-side: Shame & Pride) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (JA single released in 1977) (M.C.M.__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: M.C.M. [should be PAT FRANCIS]



Pictures: A+BNote: There is a mistake on the name of the producer for SHAME AND PRIDE: It’s Pat Francis (aka Jah Lloyd) and not MCM. See 1974 for more details on this song. I’m unsure about the year this specific single was issued, but by making a search on the Internet, a collector place the MCM single REGGAE UPTIGHT in 1977, and the label is identical...

SNEAKIN’ SALLY THROUGH THE ALLEY (UK) (1977) [label: Virgin] [cover song]7-INCH (A-side: Sneakin’ Sally Through The Alley) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: She Put The Hurt On Me) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in June 1977) (Virgin_VS 182) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Allen Toussaint and Marshall E. SehornYear: 1977 [written on label]

Sound Sample: IrieItes.net YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: This song was penned by singer-songwriter Allen Toussaint for Robert Palmer in 1974. Now Toussaint gets in the producer’s shoes for Mighty Diamonds second LP ‘Ice On Fire’ and is probably him you suggested The Diamonds to do a cover of the song. In fact, both songs on this single are cover songs. According to the website 45cat.com, this single would have been issued in June 1977.

STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (ALBUM TAKE) (JA) (1977) [label: –]There is two mixes available for the song STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT. I think it’s the same recording, but with a different mix. One was issued on (all?) the 7-inch single in 1977 and the other one would probably be issued only on the 1978 album ‘Stand Up To Your Judgement’. To be confirmed.

STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (ALTERNATE MIX) (JA) (1977) [label: Well Charge] ••• different than album take •••7-INCH (A-side: Stand Up To Your Judgement) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977 [UK reggae chartsfor the Channel One single: November 1977]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only] YouTube [ p1_-8C4hLaQ ]______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This single was later included on the album of the same name in 1978. It was pressed on different labels which all seems to be from 1977: WELL CHARGE, CHANNEL ONE, HIT BOUND, HIT BOUND/CHANNEL ONE and possibly REVOLUTIONAIRES.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: I don’t know if all the 7-inch singles have the same mix, but I have a recording of the HITBOUND single and the mix is slightly different than the album version.______________________________________________________________________________________________


STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (ALTERNATE MIX) (JA) (1977) [label: Hit Bound/Channel One] ••• REPRESS OF THE ‘WELL CHARGE’ SINGLE MADE THE SAME YEAR •••7-INCH (A-side: Stand Up To Your Judgement) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: nothing written (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Hit Bound/ChannelOne__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 4128__DSR 4129Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977* [UK reggae charts: November 1977] [BEWARE: the label has 1974 written, but this is not reliable] [INFO: Charts compiled by ? – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side only] YouTube [OmZWihUj8Ec]______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The label has a big HIT BOUND logo and a smaller CHANNEL ONE logo. There is also a single with only the CHANNEL ONE logo which seems press around the same time. The A-side is printed with red ink and the B-side is printed with green ink. This single was also press using blue ink.______________________________________________________________________________________________


STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (ALTERNATE MIX) (JA) (1977) [label: Hit Bound] ••• REPRESS OF THE ‘WELL CHARGE’ SINGLE MADE THE SAME YEAR •••7-INCH (A-side: Stand Up To Your Judgement) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Hit Bound__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: DSR 4128__DSR 4129Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977* [UK reggae charts: November 1977] [INFO: Charts compiled by ? – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher]


Note: Contrary the the single above, this label only has the HIT BOUND logo. *See upper for the explaination for 1974.

STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (ALTERNATE MIX) (JA) (1977) [label: Channel One] ••• REPRESS OF THE ‘WELL CHARGE’ SINGLE MADE THE SAME YEAR •••7-INCH (A-side: Stand Up To Your Judgement) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Channel One__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977 [written on label]


Note: The label has a big CHANNEL ONE logo, prioor to the logo it says ‘Produced by’. See upper for details.

STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (ALTERNATE MIX) (JA) (1977) [label: Revolutionaires]7-INCH (A-side: Stand Up To Your Judgement) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Revolutionaires__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977 [written on label]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [ WfX6D9hdqwM ]

Note: The logo on the label is REVOLUTIONAIRES. I do not see the ‘S’, but by making a search on Wikipedia, the Channel One house band was named The Revolutionaries, or sometimes The Revolutionaires, so it would make sence that Joseph hoo Kim choosed that name for the label. See upper for details.

STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (ALTERNATE MIX) (US) (1977) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1985 and 2006

STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (ALTERNATE MIX) (US) (1977) [label: Well Charge] [full ‘RED STAR’ with handwritten title] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1989

STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Well Charge]7-INCH (A-side: Stand Up To Your Judgement) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only] YouTube [no]


STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Hit Bound/Channel One] ••• REPRESS OF THE ‘WELL CHARGE’ SINGLE MADE THE SAME YEAR •••7-INCH (A-side: Stand Up To Your Judgement) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: nothing written (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Hit Bound/ChannelOne__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 4128__DSR 4129Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977 [UK reggae charts: November 1977] [INFO: Charts compiled by ? – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher]


Note: see upper

STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Hit Bound] ••• REPRESS OF THE ‘WELL CHARGE’ SINGLE MADE THE SAME YEAR •••7-INCH (A-side: Stand Up To Your Judgement) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Hit Bound__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: DSR 4128__DSR 4129Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977 [UK reggae charts: November 1977] [INFO: Charts compiled by ? – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher]


Note: The label only has the HIT BOUND logo.

STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Channel One] ••• REPRESS OF THE ‘WELL CHARGE’ SINGLE MADE THE SAME YEAR •••7-INCH (A-side: Stand Up To Your Judgement) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Channel One__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977 [written on label]



STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Revolutionaires]7-INCH (A-side: Stand Up To Your Judgement) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Revolutionaires__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977 [written on label]



WHY ME BLACK BROTHER WHY (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Channel One] (aka: Ital Stew)(A-side: Ital Stew) (credit: Ranking Trevor) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Channel One__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 3130-A KM C.1__DSR 3130-B [RKR]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977 [original song recorded in 1976, Ranking Trevor song issued in 1977] [BEWARE: the label has 1974 written, but this is not reliable]

Sound Sample: ReggaeRecord.com [A-side only] YouTube [ X-prvn67g2o ]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: According to my research, this single was issued in 1977, even if the Mighty Diamonds song was issued in early 1976. It was issued on three different labels during the same area: CHANNEL ONE, HIT BOUND and DISCO MIX. Thos three singles were probably issued the same year.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Beware of the date printed on this label. The year 1974 was printed on the single, but this is not relevent. Many single produced by Joseph Hoo Kim have dates that aren’t representative on their labels. Look for the single I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU in this document for more details about this topic.

WHY ME BLACK BROTHER WHY (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Hit Bound] (aka: Ital Stew)(A-side: Ital Stew) (credit: Ranking Trevor) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Hit Bound__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977 [original song recorded in 1976, Ranking Trevor song issued in 1977] [BEWARE: the label has 1974 written, but this is not reliable]

Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side only] YouTube [ X-prvn67g2o ]

Pictures: A+BNote: Beware of the date printed on this label. See upper for more details.

WHY ME BLACK BROTHER WHY (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1977) [label: Disco Mix] (aka: Ital Stew)(A-side: Ital Stew) (credit: Ranking Trevor) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1977) (Disco Mix__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977 [original song recorded in 1976, Ranking Trevor song issued in 1977]

Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side only] YouTube [ X-prvn67g2o ]


WHY ME BLACK BROTHER WHY (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1977) [label: Channel One] (aka: Ital Stew VERSION)••• see upper

WHY ME BLACK BROTHER WHY (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1977) [label: Hit Bound] (aka: Ital Stew VERSION)••• see upper

WHY ME BLACK BROTHER WHY (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1977) [label: Disco Mix] (aka: Ital Stew VERSION)••• see upper

YOU ARE JUST A SONG (US) (1977) [label: Virgin US]7-INCH (A-side: You Are Just A Song (stereo)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: You Are Just A Song (mono) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US promotional single released in 1977) (Virgin_ZS8 9512) INFO: picturesMatrix: – Producer: Allen Toussaint & Marshall SehornYear: 1977Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote:There wasn’t an official single for the song YOU ARE JUST A SONG. It was only released on this US promo 7-inch and the flexi disc. I wrote that the A-SIDE is the stereo version and the B-SIDE is the mono version. In fact, there is no indication what is the A-SIDE and what is the B-SIDE. Maybe the matrix would say so... I asked a friend who is a reggae collector to find out what does company consider the A-SIDE and the B-SIDE in a Mono/Stereo single: “there is no clear answer to that question. The matrix numbers of those singles doesn’t clearly indicate which one is the A-SIDE and which one is the B-SIDE”.

YOU ARE JUST A SONG (UK) (1977) [label: Virgin]7-INCH (A1: You Are Just A Song) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (A2: Stood Up)) (credit: Kenny Young) (B-side: empty) (••• FLEXIDISC •••) (UK single released in 1977) (Virgin_LYN 4328) INFO: pictureMatrix: – Producer: Allen Toussaint & Marshall SehornYear: 1977Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]

Pictures: ANote: Flexidisc. Probably came as an insert in a magazine. To be confirmed. The speed is 33 RPM.

1978 BODYGUARD (JA) (1978) [label: Channel One] [the year 1978 is printed on the label but this is has nothing to do with the release date]


BROTHERS AND SISTERS (JA) (1978)••• The riddim is Drifter. I don’t think this song was ever released on a single. It was issued on a 7-inch single (for the first time?) in August 2012 with the wrong title: ‘Jah Will Work It Out’. See 2012, below in this document for more details.

CAREFREE GIRL (UK) (1975/1978) [label: Justice] ••• Non LP song ••• 12-INCH (A-side: Jah Jah Bless The Dreadlocks) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds & Jah Stitch) (B-side: Carefree Girl) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds & New Roy) (UK single released in 1978) (Justice__JUDIS 106) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Bunny LeeYear: 1975 [original songs released in 1975, but these DeeJay versions were released in 1978]

Sound Sample: DonsRecords.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [bHmzMIgn9OQ] OR [75FQm-shMg] (better sound but incomplete)

Pictures: A+BNote: This 12-inch single have DeeJay vocals not issued on the two original singles. See 1975 for more details.••••• Repress No.1 (Justice): yellow & blue label with additional DeeJay vocals. (Code: JUDIS 106) (CAREFREE GIRL on B-side) (year: l978) • Repress No.2 (Clocktower): white label. Fake picture of the Eifel Tower combined with Big Ben (code: CT-746) (STRAIGHT TO MARIA’S HEAD on B-side). (year: my guess : 1997)• Repress No.3 (Clocktower): white label. Fake picture of the Eifel Tower combined with Big Ben (code: CT-746) (STRAIGHT TO MARIA’S HEAD on B-side). (year: 2014)

CHRISTMAS ROCKERS (JA) (1978) [label: Joe Gibbs] ••• Non LP song ••• (aka: Medley: Joy To The World/We Wish You A Merry Christmas) (aka: Reggae Christmas Medley)12-INCH (A-side: Christmas Rockers) (credit: Joe Gibbs Family) (B-side: Rockers At Christmas Style) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 1978) (Joe Gibbs__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joel Gibson [aka: Joe Gibbs]


Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side only] YouTube [ (58qGkpmnnb0) ]

Pictures No.1: orange and yellow label – special font for the title – text in orange. (A+B)Pictures No.2: orange and yellow label – regular font for the title – text in black. (B)Note: Joe Gibbs Family features: Dennis Brown, Trinity, Dhaima, Mighty Diamonds, Ruby Thomas, Harold Butler, Prince Mohammed. The store Reggae Museum.com writes that the B-side is the version. It seems like the timing of the A-side is approximately 11mins 42secs.Note: OTHER CHRISTMAS SONGS CREDITED TO THE JOE GIBB FAMILY: There is also a 12-inch released by Joe Gibbs in 1979 that is credited to the Joe Gibbs Family feat. Prince Mohammed. The two songs are: SLEIGH BELLS CHANT/THE BELLS OF ROCKERS (samples on ReggaeFever.ch). Don’t think they are the same songs. Also in 1979, Joe Gibbs issued ‘Joe Gibbs Family Wish You A Merry Rockers Christmas’ (see strictly-vibes.com). In 1982, Joe Gibbs issued another Chistmas LP: ‘Joe Gibbs Reggae Christmas’ (YouTube code: 58qGkpmnnb0). I’m not 100% sure, but it looks like this 1982 LP is identical to the 1978 12-inch single. In 2007, VP Records re-issued the 1982 album with two bonus tracks (probably coming from the first 1979 LP). My question: Is the 1982 ‘Reggae Christmas’ album completely different than the 1979 album? I was able to find a picture of the inside of the CD, and I’m mostly sure I can read The Mighty Diamonds, but the picture is blury. One of Joe Gibbs Christmas Medley was posted on YouTube (code: fqml3GiKD-E), but that doesn’t seems to be the song featured on this 12-inch single. There is also the possibility that the song is featured on the CD ‘Rockin’ Reggae Christmas’, issued in 1999. I haven’t heard the sample, but REGGAE CHRISMAS MEDLEY last the same length.

CHRISTMAS ROCKERS (US) (1978) [label: JGM] 12-INCH (A-side: Christmas Rockers) (credit: Joe Gibbs Family) (B-side: Rockers At Christmas Style) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (US single released in 1978) (JGM__JGML 8080A) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joel GibsonYear: 1978 [written on the Joe Gibbs label]


Pictures: ANote: Is this a repress made a few years after the original? The reason for this question: it’s rare to have two 12-inch singles release in Jamaica on two different labels. Unless JGM is a label for the US or the UK market.

CHRISTMAS ROCKERS (US) (1978) [label: Joe Gibbs Music] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 1979

CHRISTMAS ROCKERS (VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Joe Gibbs] (aka: ROCKERS AT CHRISTMAS STYLE)(A-side: Christmas Rockers) (credit: Joe Gibbs Family) (B-side: Rockers At Christmas Style) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 1978) (Joe Gibbs__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joel GibsonYear: 1978Sound Sample: –Pictures: A+BNote: See upper for details.

CHRISTMAS ROCKERS (VERSION) (US) (1978) [label: JGM](A-side: Christmas Rockers) (credit: Joe Gibbs Family) (B-side: Rockers At Christmas Style) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 1978) (JGM__JGML 8080A) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joel GibsonYear: 1978Sound Sample: –Pictures: ANote: See upper for details.

CHRISTMAS ROCKERS (VERSION) (US) (1978) [label: Joe Gibbs Music] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 1979

COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.1) (JA) (1975) [label: Channel One] ••• 1978 RE-ISSUE ••• 7-INCH (A-side: Country Living) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Channel One__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: JOE JOE RRS 5355__JOE JOE RRS 5356 [matrix found on ReggaeFever website]

Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim [the label simply mention ‘A Channel One Production’]

Year: 1975 [written on US & UK labels]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: ANote: The picture of the label that I found has 1976 or 1978 printed on it (the picture is a bit blury to confirm the year). The original single for COUNTRY LIVING is from 1975. I came up with the hypothesis that the single COUNTRY LIVING was repress in 1978 because of its stamp: the lettering is identical to the single TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (Channel One and Cord) issued in 1978. If that theory is right, the single HEY GIRL re-issued on the Hit Bound label would also be from 1978, as the stamp is identical. ••••• Repress No.1 (Channel One): yellow label with RED logo and lettering, stamp for the title. (year: logically: 1978) • Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE-DARK RED silkscreen logo, with handwritten title. (year: 1983) [I found three different pictures, with different handwritingm, so not written by the label owner]

• Repress No.2b (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE-DARK RED silkscreen logo, no title (red marker and green circle). (year: 1983) • Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE-DARK RED silkscreen logo, no title (red marker). (year: 1985) • Repress No.4 (Hit Bound): white label with BLACK logo and lettering (features the code: CH91) (printed name: ‘Mighty Diamonds’). (year: my guess: around 2000) ••• in this case, the year of release is a wild guess •••

• Repress No.5 (Hit Bound): white label with BLACK logo and lettering (no years, no code) (printed name: ‘Diamonds’). (year: my guess: around 2002) ••• in this case, the year of release is a wild guess ••• [handritten: CH 091]

DANGER IN YOUR EYES (JA) (1978) [label: Gussie 76] [cover song] ••• Non-LP song* ••• 7-INCH (A-side: Danger In Your Eyes) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Gussie 76__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: unknownProducer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1978 [UK reggae charts: September 28, 1978] [INFO: Charts compiled by Greensleeves Records – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: DeadlyDragonSound.com [A-side only] YouTube [z6qP9k4WkwY]

Pictures: A______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song was originally done by the rocksteady band The Paragons.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The single DANGER IN YOUR EYES issued on the label Gussie 76 was issued in 1978 has it’s featured in the UK Black Music Charts of September 1978. The info printed on the back sleeve of ‘Kouchie Vibes’ (Burning Sounds, 1984) confirm the year. That single was issued on two different labels: ‘Gussie Roots Sounds’ and ‘Gussie 76’. I think that Gussie 76 was the first one issued. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: From my research, there are two Mighty Diamonds releated singles issued on ‘Gussie 76’: DANGER IN YOUR EYES (Sept. 1978) (7-inch), DANGER IN YOUR EYES/FOOLS RUSH IN (Sept. 1978) (12-inch) and SHAOLIN TEMPLE (DJ Version) (Jan. 1979) (7-inch). There are two Mighty Diamonds singles the label ‘Gussie 80’s’: THE WAY HOW YOU WALK (1982), UNRULEY PICKNEY (Nov. 1982) (7-inch). There are nine Mighty Diamonds related singles the label ‘Gussie Roots Sounds’: DANGER IN YOUR EYES (Sept. 1978) (7-inch), DANGER IN YOUR EYES/FOOLS RUSH IN (Sept. 1978) (12-inch), SHAOLIN TEMPLE (DJ Version) (Jan. 1979) (7-inch), DISCO SHOWCASE (by Leroy Smart feat The Diamonds) (album) (1979), WHAT’S ON MY MIND (by Leroy Smart feat. The Diamonds) (7-inch) (1979), I LOVE JAH RASTAFARI (by Leroy Smart feat. The Diamonds) (7-inch) (1979), ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE (7-inch) (1980), ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE/AWARE OF YOUR LOVE (12-inch) (1980), HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (1980), JUVENILE CHILD (1981). The months are coming from charts. According to my research, the story of each separate labels might look like this: GUSSIE 76 was used between 1978 and 1979 (last single that I found was Dennis Brown ‘In His Own Way’ (Oct. 1979). The label GUSSIE 80’s was used in 1982. The label GUSSIE ROOTS SOUNDS seems to have been used in parallel to ‘Gussie 76’ and ‘Gussie 80’s’: the first single I found listed in the charts is ‘Testify’ (by The Tamlins) (Dec. 1978). All the singles/album releated to the Leroy Smart are apparently from 1979. Trying to figure a possible excplaination: Augustus Clarke decided to lauche ‘Gussie Roots Sounds’ in late 1978 and repress the singles previously issued on Gussie 76, but why use it until 1982, when he is using the label ‘Gussie 80’s’? Unless ‘Gussie Roots Sounds’ was created to promote the singles outside of Jamaica... A more details research can definitively be done. Not shure when these three labels started and ended their opperations.

NOTE: There is a song named DANGER ROCKERS (aka DANGER IN YOUR EYES DUB), featured on the 2010 compialtion ‘Trojan: Foundation Dub’, by The Revolutionaries. It’s the same song, but not the exact same beat, so It might be from a different session.

DANGER IN YOUR EYES (JA) (1978) [label: Gussie Roots Sounds] 7-INCH (A-side: Danger In Your Eyes) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: unknownProducer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1978Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only]


DANGER IN YOUR EYES (JA) (1978) [label: Gussie 76]12-INCH (A-side: Danger In Your Eyes) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Fools Rush In) (credit: The Diamonds) (JA single released in 1978) (Gussie 76__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1978 [UK reggae charts: October 1978] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side and B-side]

Pictures: A+BNote: See ‘Fools Rush In’ for details on this single.

DANGER IN YOUR EYES (JA) (1978) [label: Gussie Roots Sounds]12-INCH (A-side: Danger In Your Eyes) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Fools Rush In) (credit: The Diamonds) (JA single released in 1978) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1978Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side and B-side]


DANGER IN YOUR EYES (VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Gussie 76]7-INCH (A-side: Danger In Your Eyes) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Gussie 76__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: unknownProducer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1978 [UK reggae charts: September 28, 1978] [INFO: Charts compiled by Greensleeves Records – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only]

Pictures: ANote: See upper for details. I once heard a version of that song on one of iTunes Radio’s stations. It was excellent. Wonder if it was coming from that 7-inch single.

DANGER IN YOUR EYES (VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Gussie Roots Sounds] 7-INCH (A-side: Danger In Your Eyes) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1978Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only]


DANGER IN YOUR EYES (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Gussie 76] (aka: Shaolin Temple) 7-INCH (A-side: Shaolin Temple) (credit: Trinity) (B-side: Buddah Bless You) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Gussie 76__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1978 [UK reggae charts: January 13, 1979] [INFO: Charts compiled by Daddy Kool – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]


Pictures: ANote: The website ReggaeCollector mention that the song BUDDAH BLESS YOU is the ‘Version’ of SHAOLIN TEMPLE.

DANGER IN YOUR EYES (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Gussie Roots Sounds] (aka: Shaolin Temple) 7-INCH (A-side: Shaolin Temple) (credit: Trinity) (B-side: Buddah Bless You) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1978Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side]


DANGER IN YOUR EYES (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Gussie Puppy] (aka: Shaolin Temple) 7-INCH (A-side: Shaolin Temple) (credit: Trinity) (B-side: Buddah Bless You) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Gussie Puppy__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1978Sound Sample: – [nowhere to be found]


DANGER IN YOUR EYES (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1978) [label: Gussie 76] (aka: Buddah Bless You)7-INCH (A-side: Shaolin Temple) (credit: Trinity) (B-side: Buddah Bless You) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Gussie 76__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1978 [UK reggae charts: January 13, 1979] [INFO: Charts compiled by Daddy Kool – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]


Pictures: ANote: The song BUDDAH BLESS YOU is the ‘Version’ of SHAOLIN TEMPLE. There is mostly no lyrics in the sample that I’ve heard.

DANGER IN YOUR EYES (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1978) [label: Gussie Roots Sounds] (aka: Buddah Bless You) 7-INCH (A-side: Shaolin Temple) (credit: Trinity) (B-side: Buddah Bless You) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1978Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side]


DANGER IN YOUR EYES (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1978) [label: Gussie Puppy] (aka: Buddah Bless You) 7-INCH (A-side: Shaolin Temple) (credit: Trinity) (B-side: Buddah Bless You) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Gussie Puppy__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1978Sound Sample: – [nowhere to be found]


PASS THE KOUCHIE (1982) / DANGER IN YOUR EYES (1978) (JA) ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1997

FOOLS RUSH IN (JA) (1978) [label: Gussie 76] ••• Non-LP song* ••• 12-INCH (A-side: Danger In Your Eyes) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Fools Rush In) (credit: The Diamonds) (JA single released in 1978) (Gussie 76__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1978 [UK reggae charts: October 1978] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side and B-side]

Pictures: A+BNote: The song FOOLS RUSH IN is completely different than the one featured on the 1978 album ‘Stand Up To Your Judgement’. *Those two songs were later featured on the mini-LP ‘Kouchie Vibes’ (issued on the Burning Sounds label in 1984). The information printed on the back sleeve confirms that the songs DANGER IN YOUR EYES is from 1978, but the text as a mistake by placing the song FOOLS RUSH in 1980, as it was the B-side of this 12-inch. Could there be other mistakes on that sleeve?

FOOLS RUSH IN (JA) (1978) [label: Gussie Roots Sounds]12-INCH (A-side: Danger In Your Eyes) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Fools Rush In) (credit: The Diamonds) (JA single released in 1978) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1978Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side and B-side]


GHETTO LIVING (JA) (1978) [label: Joe Gibbs]7-INCH (A-Side: Ghetto Living) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: The Professionals) (JA single released in 1978) (Joe Gibbs_no codes) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joel Gibson [aka: Joe Gibbs]

Year: 1978 [UK reggae charts: January 1978] [INFO: WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [kxaUYf5srjI]

Pictures: A+B [FIRST PRESSING: yellow (top) and orange (bottom)] [SECOND PRESSING: orange (top) and yellow (bottom)] [THIRD PRESSING: white (top) and orange (bottom)]

Note: The original single was press at least three times, as I found three different pictures dating from the late 70s. The singles was later repressed at least four times: three of them have the mention ‘GOLD SERIES’. The first one has the date 1999 written on the label (BLUE & RED label). One pressing has a GREEN & YELLOW label (probably in the 2000’s). Another pressing has a ORANGE & PURPLE label (probably in the 2000’s). The most recent repress doesn’t say ‘Gold Series’. It has a similar look than the original single (YELLOW & ORANGE) except the adress of the studio is written: ‘24 Retirement Cres’ (probably in the 2000’s). The research for this specific single was made in Sept. 2012.

GHETTO LIVING (VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Joe Gibbs]7-INCH (A-Side: Ghetto Living) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: The Professionals) (JA single released in 1978) (Joe Gibbs_no codes) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joel GibsonYear: 1978Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: From the sound sample, it looks more like a DUB VERSION. See upper for details.

GHETTO LIVING (JA) (1978) [label: Joe Gibbs] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1999, 2004 and 2009 for repress.

GYPSY WOMAN (JA) (1978) [label: Joe Gibbs] [cover song]7-INCH (A-Side: Gypsy Woman) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Gypsy Dub) (credit: Mighty Two) (JA single released in 1978) (Joe Gibbs_no codes) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 5484-A__DSR 5485-BProducer: Joel Gibson [aka: Joe Gibbs]

Year: 1978 [UK reggae charts: May 1978] [INFO: WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [t_qOxgdStoQ]

Pictures: A+BNote: Written by Curtis Mayfeild, the original song by The Impressions reached position 20 in the US Pop Chart in 1961 [No.3 in US R&B Charts]. Brian Hyland covered the song in 1970 reached No.3 in the US Pop Chart.

GYPSY WOMAN (VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Joe Gibbs] (aka: Gypsy Dub)7-INCH (A-Side: Gypsy Woman) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Gypsy Dub) (credit: Mighty Two) (JA single released in 1978) (Joe Gibbs_no codes) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 5484-A__DSR 5485-BProducer: Joel GibsonYear: 1978Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]


HEY GIRL (JA) (1975) [label: Hit Bound] ••• 1978 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Hey Girl) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Hit Bound/Channel One__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on the Jama label] [BEWARE: the label has 1974 written, but this is not reliable]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [SOLD OUT: www.reggaefever.ch/articleDetails?articleId=A-762] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: I came up with the hypothesis that the single HEY GIRL was repress in 1978 because of its stamp: the lettering is identical to the single TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (Channel One and Cord) issued in 1978. If that theory is right, the single COUNTRY LIVING re-issued on the Hit Bound label would also be from 1978, as the stamp is identical. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: I found two different pressings: One with GREEN INK and blue stamp and the other one with RED INK and blue stamp. The two labels have the logo HIT BOUND and a small CHANNEL ONE logo underneath. When there is two logo printed on the HIT BOUND singles (meaning HIT BOUND and a smaller CHANNEL ONE), I’m wondering if this indicate a later re-issue. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Beware of the date printed on this label. The year 1974 was printed on the single, but this is not relevent. Many single produced by Joseph Hoo Kim have dates that aren’t representative on their labels. Look for the single I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU, in this document, for more details about this topic.______________________________________________________________________________________________

••••• Repress No.1 (HitBound): GREEN INK with blue stamp (year: probably 1978) [label: Hit Bound]••••• Repress No.1 (HitBound): RED INK with blue stamp (year: probably 1978) [label: Hit Bound]• Repress No.2 (Cord): Yellow label with black stamps (year: 1978) [label: Cord]• Repress No.3 (Jama 12-inch): BLACK INK on YELLOW LABEL no country mentionned, but mostlikely England (year: approx. 1981) [label: Jama]• Repress No.3 (Jama 12-inch): BROWN INK on FADED ORANGE LABEL, no country mentionned, but mostlikely England (year: approx. 1981) [label: Jama]• Repress No.3 (Jama 12-inch): BLACK INK on FADED ORANGE LABEL, mention “made in England” (year: approx. 1981) [label: Jama]

HEY GIRL (JA) (1975) [label: Cord] ••• 1978 RE-ISSUE •••(A-side: Hey Girl) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Cord__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Lancelot McKenzie Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [BEWARE: the label has 1978 written, but this is not reliable]


Pictures: A______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song HEY GIRL was issued in 1975. See that specific year for more details. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Following the information written on the label, this would be a repress from 1978. The three Mighty Diamonds singles that I found on the Cord label are HEY GIRL, JAIL HOUSE and TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (the three from 1978). According to the label, the three songs would be produced by Channel One engineer Lancelot “Maxie” McKenzie. But that’s irrelevent as these songs were produced by Joseph Hoo Kim. (Although original WELL CHARGE and CHANNEL ONE singles don’t mention the name of the producer, the song JAIL HOUSEIt is credited to Joseph Hoo Kim on the compilation Pass The Knowledge, plus the 1975 IMPACT! single has the code JHK, which probably confirms the producer). So the information written on the CORD label are not be reliable. When I make a quick search on the Internet, during his career, Lancelot ‘Maxie’ McKenzie would not have filled the shoes of a producer. He would strictly be an engineer. He was only credited as a producer on the CORD label. MY CONCLUSION: A better explaination might be that McKenzie financed the pressings of approximately thirty different singles on the CORD label, therefore put his name as the producer. But those songs would be Channel One recordings produced by Joseph Hoo Kim and engineered by Lancelot McKenzie. (This theory needs to be validated)______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The CORD single might have been press for another market (like US or Canada)... Very few information exist about the Cord label and when I looked on Discogs in December 2013, there was only thirteen singles listed. There is probably another dozen, but that gives an idea that it wasn’t a popular label.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Beware of the date printed on this label. The year 1978 was printed on the single, but this is not relevent. Many single produced by Joseph Hoo Kim have dates that aren’t representative on their labels. Look for the single I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU in this document for more details about this topic.______________________________________________________________________________________________

• Repress No.1 (HitBound): GREEN INK with blue stamp (year: probably 1978) [label: Hit Bound]• Repress No.1 (HitBound): RED INK with blue stamp (year: probably 1978) [label: Hit Bound]••••• Repress No.2 (Cord): Yellow label with black stamps (year: 1978) [label: Cord]• Repress No.3 (Jama 12-inch): BLACK INK on YELLOW LABEL no country mentionned, but mostlikely England (year: approx. 1981) [label: Jama]• Repress No.3 (Jama 12-inch): BROWN INK on FADED ORANGE LABEL, no country mentionned, but mostlikely England (year: approx. 1981) [label: Jama]• Repress No.3 (Jama 12-inch): BLACK INK on FADED ORANGE LABEL, mention “made in England” (year: approx. 1981) [label: Jama]

IT TAKES A MIRACLE (JA) (1978) [label: Big Phil] [cover song] [Tabby solo (without The Diamonds)]7-INCH (A-Side: Takes A Miracle) (credit: Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Big Phil_no codes) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Maurice Wellington [label: Morewell]*

Year: 1978 [year taken from Phaser One single]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [ (273v9QskCyY) ]

Pictures: A+BNote: The original song: IT’S GONNA TAKE A MIRACLE made by Ken Boothe in 1970 (Beverley’s Records). It was also covered by Alton Ellis around 1975 (Coxson). Very few information exist about this specific single (label BIG PHIL). Note: The song IT TAKES A MIRACLE was recorded twice by Tabby Diamond. The first version was produced by Maurice Wellington in 1978. The second recording was done in 1991 and produced by Donovan Germain. The second version seems to be exclusive to the compilation ‘Burning Vampire’ (Penthouse Records, 1992) which includes songs recorded on two different riddims: ‘Chase Vampire’ riddim and ‘Feeling Soul’ riddim.

THE PRODUCER: Unless there was two different recording for that song in the seventies, it’s unsure who is the real producer for that song: Maurice Wellington or Roy Francis. FIRST SINGLE: The BIG PHIL single mention ‘Morewell’ but it should be MORWELL (for Maurice Wellington) as the producer. SECOND SINGLE: The J.B. RECORDS single mention J. Senior and Maurice Wellington as the producers. J. Senior is also known as J.B. Senior on other labels, that’s where the name J.B. Records would come from. I made a search on ther Internet and wasn’t able to find what the initials stands for. THIRD SINGLE: The PHASE 1 single mention Roy Francis as the producer, but the producer is printed on the label where the name of the song is a stamp. FOURTH SINGLE: The repress single on SOUND OFF RECORDS mention J.B. as the producer. For that reason alone, I would go for Maurice Wellington as the producer.

IT TAKES A MIRACLE (JA) (1978) [label: JB Records]7-INCH (A-Side: It Takes A Miracle) (credit: Tabby) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (JB Records_no codes) INFO: PictureMatrix: –Producer: Maurice Wellinton [label: J. Senior/Maurice Wellington]*

Year: 1978 [written on single]

Sound Sample: LionVibes.co.uk [A-side only] YouTube [ (273v9QskCyY) ]

Pictures: ANote: The name of the producer credit is different on this label (J. Senior/M. Wellington), compare to the other singles (Roy Francis). See upper for more details.

IT TAKES A MIRACLE (JA) (1978) [label: Phase One]12-INCH (A-Side: It Takes A Miracle) (credit: Tabby) (B-Side: Them Want I) (credit: Crucials) (JA single released in 1978) (Phase One (RED LABEL)_no codes) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Maurice Wellington [label: Roy Francis]*

Year: 1978 [UK reggae charts: November 1978] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [B-side only] YouTube [yp4zczYsJBU]

Pictures: A+BNote: The RED LABEL seems to be the original single. The BLACK LABEL is probably a repress.

IT TAKES A MIRACLE (UK) (1978) [label: Soud-Off Records] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1979 [12-INCH]

IT TAKES A MIRACLE (UK) (1978) [label: Phase One] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2002 [12-INCH]

IT TAKES A MIRACLE (VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Big Phil]7-INCH (A-Side: Takes A Miracle) (credit: Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Big Phil_no codes) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Maurice Wellington [label: Morewell]*

Year: 1978 [year taken from Phaser One single]



IT TAKES A MIRACLE (VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: JB Records]7-INCH (A-Side: It Takes A Miracle) (credit: Tabby) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (JB Records_no codes) INFO: PictureMatrix: –Producer: Maurice Wellinton [label: J. Senior/Maurice Wellington]*

Year: 1978 [written on single]

Sound Sample: LionVibes.co.uk [A-side only] YouTube [ (273v9QskCyY) ]


IT TAKES A MIRACLE (INSTRUMENTAL) (JA) (1978) [label: Phase One] (aka: It Takes A Magic)7-INCH (A-Side: It Takes A Magic) (credit: Dean) (B-Side: It Takes A Magic Dub) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Phase One_no codes) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Maurice Wellinton [label: Roy Francis]*

Year: 1978Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side + B-side] YouTube [KzhJ5l8wriA]

Pictures: ANote: This is an instrumental version of IT TAKES A MIRACLE made by Dean Fraser.

IT TAKES A MIRACLE (INSTRUMENTAL DUB) (JA) (1978) [label: Phase One] (aka: It Takes A Magic Dub)7-INCH (A-Side: It Takes A Magic) (credit: Dean) (B-Side: It Takes A Magic Dub) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Phase One_no codes) INFO: pictureMatrix: DSR 4516A__DSR 4517BProducer: Maurice Wellington [label: Roy Francis]*

Year: 1978Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side + B-side] YouTube [8pIv-WysCYU]

Pictures: ANote: This is an instrumental version of IT TAKES A MIRACLE made by Dean Fraser.

I DON’T MIND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING (JA) (1978) [label: Channel One]7-INCH (A-Side: I Don’t Mind What You Are Saying) (credit: Diamonds) (B-Side:’Version’ (no title)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Channel One_no codes) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim [see lower]

Year: 1978 [date written on label] [UK reggae charts: December 16, 1978] [INFO: Charts compiled by Greensleeves Records – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [ J6Hg1COUV3k ]

Pictures: A+BNote: The song I DON’T MIND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING was exclusives to the 7-inch and 12-inch single in 1978, but were later included on the album ‘Tell Me What’s Wrong’, issued in 1980. Some say that this LP is from 1979, but UK charts confirm that it was issued in August 1980. The website DrumAndBass-rec.com writes that the b-side is KNOW YOUR CULTURE, but this is a mistake. They have this single for sale twice. On the FIRST PAGE: the mistake appear. On the SECOND PAGE: the sound clip features the A-side and the B-side which confirms that the B-side is in fact a DUB VERSION. Is the dub version identical as the one featured on the 12-inch?Note: There was at least two pressings: I found pictures with RED INK on a white label and one with BLUE INK on a white label.

QUESTION ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Because this song was recorded at Channel One, the immediate conclusion is that Joseph Hoo Kim is the producer, but the name of the producer is not written on this single. I verified on the album ‘Tell Me What’s Wrong’ where that song was later included and both releases of the album (Channel One, 1980 and JJ, 1980) don’t have the name of the producer mentionned. The producer is most likely to be Joseph Hoo Kim. This is a personal remark and you may chose to ignore it: As the majority of the songs featured on the album ‘Tell Me What’s Wrong’ doesn’t match the quality of the Mighty Diamonds classics recorded at Channel One, I’m wondering if that material was all produced by Joseph Hoo Kim. Maybe some songs were self-produced and some might have been produced by Lancelot McKenzie. (But after a research, this doest seems to be the case. More can be read about this topic under the 1978 song TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG).

I DON’T MIND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING (JA) (1978) [label: Channel One]12-INCH (A-Side: I Don’t Mind What You Are Saying) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: Know Your Culture) (credit: Diamonds) (JA single released in 1978) (Channel One_no codes) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1978 [date written on label] [UK reggae charts: December 16, 1978] [INFO: Charts compiled by Greensleeves Records – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side + B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: The songs I DON’T MIND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING and KNOW YOUR CULTURE were exclusives to the singles release in 1978, but were later included on the album ‘Tell Me What’s Wrong’, issued in 1980 (Note: Some say that this LP is from 1979, but UK reggae charts confirm that it was issued in August 1980). I two songs featured on this single are the extended mixes. The webstore LionMusicDen.com made four sound samples for that single,as if there was two songs on each side, but it’s not the case. It’s simply an extended versions on both side.Note: Carter Van Pelt discography mention that this is a 10-inch single, this is a mistake. I can confirm that it’s a 12-inch single,as I have this single. Unless there was another pressing on a 10-inch single.

I DON’T MIND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING (DUB VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Channel One]7-INCH (A-Side: I Don’t Mind What You Are Saying) (credit: Diamonds) (B-Side:’Version’ (no title)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Channel One_no codes) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1978 [date written on label] [UK reggae charts: December 16, 1978] [INFO: Charts compiled by Greensleeves Records – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]



I DON’T MIND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING (DUB VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Channel One] ••• Carter Van Pelt discography mention that this is a 10-inch single... the size needs to be confirmed •••12-INCH (A1: I Don’t Mind What You Are Saying,( A2: I Don’t Mind What You Are Saying (dub version))) (credit: Diamonds) (B1: Know Your Culture, (B2: Know Your Culture (dub version))) (credit: Diamonds) (JA single released in 1978) (Channel One_no codes) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1978 [date written on label] [UK reggae charts: December 16, 1978] [INFO: Charts compiled by Greensleeves Records – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side + B-side]

Pictures: A+BNote: The songs I DON’T MIND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING and KNOW YOUR CULTURE were exclusives to the singles release in 1978, but were later included on the album ‘Tell Me What’s Wrong’, issued in 1980 (Note: Some say that this LP is from 1979, but UK reggae charts confirm that it was issued in August 1980). I don’t know if the songs featured on this single are extended mixes or the same as the one featured on the album, but there is two DUB VERSIONS that are not written on the label. The sound samples of the four tracks can be heard on LionMusicDen.com

JAH JAH BLESS THE DREADLOCKS (UK) (1975/1978) [label: Justice] ••• 1978 RE-ISSUE ••• ••• Non LP song ••• 12-INCH (A-side: Jah Jah Bless The Dreadlocks) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds & Jah Stitch) (B-side: Carefree Girl) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds & New Roy) (UK single released in 1978) (Justice__JUDIS 106) INFO: Strictly-Vibes.comMatrix: –Producer: Bunny LeeYear: 1975 [original songs released in 1975, but these DeeJay versions were released in 1978]

Sound Sample: DonsRecords.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [XnJMeSkZOYE]

Pictures: A+BNote: This 12-inch single have DeeJay vocals not issued on the two original singles. See 1975 for more details.

JAH WILL WORK IT OUT (RECORDING No.2) (UK) (1978) [label: Virgin] ••• exclusive to this 7-inch single •••7-INCH (A-side: Sweet Lady) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Jah Will Work It Out) (credit: The Diamonds) (UK single released in 1978) (Virgin__VS 208) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Karl PittersonYear: 1978 [written on label]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side + B-side] YouTube [JlkHXvqnaCE]

Pictures: A+B Note: Comes in a black & white pictured sleeve. Different recording than the one inluded on the album ‘Stand Up To Your Judgement’, produced by Joseph Hoo Kim.

JAIL HOUSE (JA) (1975) [label: Cord] ••• 1978 RE-ISSUE •••(A-side: Jail House) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Cord__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Lancelot McKenzie Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [BEWARE: the label has 1978 written, but this is not reliable]


Pictures: A______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song JAIL HOUSE (aka JAILHOUSE) was issued in 1975. See that specific year for more details. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Following the information written on the label, this would be a repress from 1978. The three Mighty Diamonds singles that I found on the Cord label are HEY GIRL, JAIL HOUSE and TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (the three from 1978). According to the label, the three songs would be produced by Channel One engineer Lancelot “Maxie” McKenzie. But that’s irrelevent as these songs were produced by Joseph Hoo Kim. (Although original WELL CHARGE and CHANNEL ONE singles don’t mention the name of the producer, the song JAIL HOUSE is credited to Joseph Hoo Kim on the compilation Pass The Knowledge, plus the 1975 IMPACT! single has the code JHK, which probably confirms the producer). So the information written on the CORD label are not be reliable. When I make a quick search on the Internet, during his career, Lancelot ‘Maxie’ McKenzie would not have filled the shoes of a producer. He would strictly be an engineer. He was only credited as a producer on the CORD label. MY CONCLUSION: A better explaination might be that McKenzie financed the pressings of approximately thirty different singles on the CORD label, therefore put his name as the producer. But those songs would be Channel One recordings produced by Joseph Hoo Kim and engineered by Lancelot McKenzie. (This theory needs to be validated)______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The CORD single might have been press for another market (like US or Canada)... Very few information exist about the Cord label and when I looked on Discogs in December 2013, there was only thirteen singles listed. There is probably another dozen, but that gives an idea that it wasn’t a popular label.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Beware of the date printed on this label. The year 1978 was printed on the single, but this is not relevent. Many single produced by Joseph Hoo Kim have dates that aren’t representative on their labels. Look for the single I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU in this document for more details about this topic.______________________________________________________________________________________________

••••• Repress No.1 (Cord): YELLOW label with BLACK logo, with stamp for the title. (year: approx. 1978)• Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): GREEN ‘light bulb style’ logo, with stamp for the title. (year: approx. 1979)• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): PURPLE-BLUE silkscreen logo, with handwritten title. (year: my guess approx. 1988) • Repress No.4 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, title printed on the single (year: my guess approx. 1990)• Repress No.5 (Hit Bound): BLACK logo, with stamp for the title. (year: my guess approx. 1990) • Repress No.6 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering (also features the code: CH2001). (year: 2007) ••• I’m mostly sure it was released in late 2006 or early 2007 •••

JERICHO (JA) (1978) [label: Roots] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Jericho) (credit: Enos & The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Roots__no codes) INFO: Strictly-Vibes.comMatrix: VP 211 A/BProducer: Enos McLeod & Noel OakleyYear: 1978 (charts)Sound Sample: Strictly-Vibes.comPictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This single is in the British reggae chart in April 1978 [info: www.dancecrasher.co.uk] [Stritly-Vibes.com: 1977] [RKR: 1977]______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Comment posted n the Blood And Fire forum “Was surprised to discover that the Roots 7” is a different mix from the one i know (on Genius Of Enos & Tel Aviv LPs) - no horns & very basic Instrumentation. Is the LP mix also available on single ? The Genius Of LP have a dub version with horns which is very different from the Roots 7” version”. The version featured on the Genius Of Enos CD/LP is coming from the 12-inch version released on Oakley Hi-Fi, except the 12-inch is longer (Yeh Sure it have the horns, same tune as published by PS but A side goes extended as there is something like 1 or 2 min more whitch contain a piece of extra vocal + short dub. Then flip for the Proper dubwise).______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: According to the liner notes of the compilation ‘The Genius Of Enos’, the musicians on this track are: Nambo (trombone), Chico (trumpet), Dean Fraser (sax), Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith (guitar), Willie Lindo (lead guitar), Franklyn ‘Bubbler’ Waul (keyboards), Ranchie McLean (guitar), Bingy Bunny (rhythm guitar), Robbie Shakespeare (bass), Sly Dunbar (drums), The Mighty Diamonds (backing vocals), Erroll ‘E.T.’ Thompson (engineer). Recording studio: Joe Gibbs Studio. The drummer isn’t mentionned. Logically it would be Sly Dunbar. The musicians are enumerated on page 4 of the booklet (see text below) and the compete list of musicians for the compilation are enumerated on page 6, without being associated with specific tracks. EXACT TEXT FROM BOOKLET: “Other big hits were a recut of Alton Ellis of his old favourite I’M JUST A GUY retitled I’M JUST A MAN, and together with The Mighty Diamonds on harmony vocals and Enos on lead JERICHO (Roots 7-inch, Jamaica). With a horn section of Nambo on trombone, Chico on trumpet and Dean Fraser on sax, and the other duties picked up by Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith, the Inner Circle fat boys, Willie Lindo, Franklyn ‘Bubber’ Waul, Ranchie McLean, Bingy Bunny and Robbie Shakespeare, all driven by Enos’ number one engineer – the double dangerous Erroll ‘E.T.’ Thompson – how could this output fail to become reggae music of highest pedigree?” Liner notes by Steve Barker, taken from the 1996 compilation ‘The Genius Of Enos’.

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JERICHO (VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Roots](A-side: Jericho) (credit: Enos & The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Roots__no codes) INFO: Strictly-Vibes.comMatrix: VP 211 A/BProducer: Enos McLeodYear: 1978 (charts)Son Excerot: Strictly-Vibes.comPictures: A+B NOTE: A different version exist on the CD/LP: The Genius Of Enos (see upper for more info).

JUST LIKE A RIVER (JA) (1978) [label: Joe Gibbs] [cover song] ••• Non LP song •••12-INCH (A-side: Just Like A River, Mash Up Mi Love Life) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds & Ranking Joe) (B-side: Golden River) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 1978) (Joe Gibbs__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 5743Producer: Joel Gibson [aka: Joe Gibbs]

Year: 1978Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side + B-side] YouTube [66FGQ4U2oeA]

Pictures: A+BNote: The original song seems to be from Stranger Cole & Gladdy Anderson, recorded in 1968. That song was also produced by Joe Gibbs. The writers credited on the label: Gibson/Cole. The name of Ranking Joe’s DJ Version seems to be MASH UP MI LOVE LIFE, although it’s not written on the label.Note: The Mighty Diamonds recorded eight songs with Joe Gibbs between 1977 and 1981: KEEP ON MOVING (1977), GHETTO LIVING (1978), GYPSY WOMAN (1978), JUST LIKE A RIVER (1978) CHRISTMAS ROCKERS (1978), IDENTITY (1979), LOVELY LADY (aka: Fools Rush In) (1979) and PARTY TIME (1981). There is also the track FIGHT IT OUT THERE (1984) that was credited to Joe Gibbs on the repress but seems too be only produced by Errol Thompson. Depending on the website wisited, the year for JUST LIKE A RIVER varies between 1977 and 1978. I wasn’t able to find a chart that confirms it, but the author of the liner notes ‘Joe Gibbs 12-inch Reggae Discomix Showcase vol.1’ writes that it was issued in 1978. The matrix is also coming from the sleeve’s liner notes. Note: This song was exclusively released on this 12-inch single.

JUST LIKE A RIVER (UK) (1978) [label: Real Wax Records]12-INCH (A-side: Just Like A River, Mash Up Mi Love Life) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: River A Run) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1978) (Real Wax Records__JGMD 5227) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joel Gibson [aka: Joe Gibbs]

Year: 1978Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]

Pictures: ANote: It seems that this single was also issued in 1978. It’s unknown if Ranking Joe’s MASH UP MI LOVE LIFE is featured on this vinyl. The B-side is probably the same version as GOLDEN RIVER, although it has a different name: RIVER A RUN. Even if the B-side is credited to Mighty Diamonds, it would more appropriate to credit Joe Gibbs & The Professionals. Both song GOLDEN RIVER and RIVER A RUN should be checked to confirm if they are the same versions.Note: I found a picture for the test pressing of the single JUST LIKE A RIVER. By comparing the pictures (curves in vinyl), it would be the test pressing of the Real Wax label.

JUST LIKE A RIVER (VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Joe Gibbs] (aka: Golden River OR River A Run)12-INCH (A-side: Just Like A River, Mash Up Mi Love Life) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds & Ranking Joe) (B-side: Golden River) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 1977) (Joe Gibbs__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 5743Producer: Joel GibsonYear: 1978Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side + B-side] YouTube [no]


JUST LIKE A RIVER (VERSION) (UK) (1978) [label: Real Wax Records]12-INCH (A-side: Just Like A River, Mash Up Mi Love Life) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: River A Run) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1978) (Real Wax Records__JGMD 5227) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joel Gibson [aka: Joe Gibbs]



JUST LIKE A RIVER (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Joe Gibbs] (aka: Mash Up Mi Love Life)12-INCH (A-side: Just Like A River, Mash Up Mi Love Life) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds & Ranking Joe) (B-side: Golden River) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 1977) (Joe Gibbs__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 5743Producer: Joel GibsonYear: 1978Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side + B-side] YouTube [66FGQ4U2oeA]

Pictures: A+BNote: Possibly included on the UK 12-inch single. See upper for details.

Matrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1978 [date written on label] [UK reggae charts: December 16, 1978] [INFO: Charts compiled by Greensleeves Records – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]


Pictures: A+BNote: The songs I DON’T MIND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING and KNOW YOUR CULTURE were exclusives to the singles release in 1978, but were later included on the album ‘Tell Me What’s Wrong’, issued in 1980 (Note: Some say that this LP is from 1979, but UK reggae charts confirm that it was issued in August 1980). I don’t know if the songs featured on this single are extended mixes or the same as the one featured on the album, but there is two DUB VERSIONS that are not written on the label. The sound samples of the four tracks can be heard on LionMusicDen.comNote: Carter Van Pelt discography mention that this is a 10-inch single, this is a mistake. I can confirm that it’s a 12-inch single,as I have this single. Unless there was another pressing on a 10-inch single.

KNOW YOUR CULTURE (JA) (1978) [label: Channel One]12-INCH (A-Side: I Don’t Mind What You Are Saying) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: Know Your Culture) (credit: Diamonds) (JA single released in 1978) (Channel One_no codes) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1978 [date written on label] [UK reggae charts: December 16, 1978] [INFO: Charts compiled by Greensleeves Records – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side + B-side] YouTube [ aCO_S6z9sKE ]

Pictures: A+BNote: The songs I DON’T MIND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING and KNOW YOUR CULTURE were exclusives to the singles release in 1978, but were later included on the album ‘Tell Me What’s Wrong’, issued in 1980 (Note: Some say that this LP is from 1979, but UK reggae charts confirm that it was issued in August 1980). I two songs featured on this single are the extended mixes. The webstore LionMusicDen.com made four sound samples for that single,as if there was two songs on each side, but it’s not the case. It’s simply an extended versions on both side.Note: Carter Van Pelt discography mention that this is a 10-inch single, this is a mistake. I can confirm that it’s a 12-inch single,as I have this single. Unless there was another pressing on a 10-inch single.

QUESTION ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Because this song was recorded at Channel One, the immediate conclusion is that Joseph Hoo Kim is the producer, but the name of the producer is not written on this single. I verified on the album ‘Tell Me What’s Wrong’ where that song was later included and both releases of the album (Channel One, 1980 and JJ, 1980) don’t have the name of the producer mentionned. This is a personal remark and you may chose to ignore it: As the majority of the songs featured on the album ‘Tell Me What’s Wrong’ doesn’t match the quality of the Mighty Diamonds classics recorded at Channel One, I’m wondering if that material was all produced by Joseph Hoo Kim. Maybe some songs were self-produced and some might have been produced by Lancelot McKenzie. (But after a research, this doest seems to be the case. More can be read about this topic under the 1978 song TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG).

LET JAH SUN SHINE (JA) (1978) [label: Bad Gong] [cover song]7-INCH (A-side: Let Jah Son Shine) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Plaza Style) (credit: none) (JA single released in 1978) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: pictures [YELLOW LABEL/RED BORDER]7-INCH (A-side: Let Jah Sun Shine) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Plaza Style) (credit: none) (JA single released in 1978) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: pictures [YELLOW LABEL/GREY BORDER] Matrix: DIAMOND 225 [or DIAMOND 228]

Producer: Mighty DiamondsYear: 1978 (my conclusion)

Sound Sample: Strictly-Vibes.comPictures: A+BNote: The Bad Gong label was created by The Mighty Diamonds to release their own singles. From time to time, The Diamonds also produced a few Jamaican artists on their label to promote music they believed in. Based on my research, the label was launched in 1977. Apart from Struggling/Set Me Free (1978), Sweet Lady (1978), Let Jah Sun Shine (1978), Proverbs (1982), Brother Man (1983), Kinarky (1983) and Big Man (1984), all the Mighty Diamonds songs issued on Bad Gong remain exclusive to the singles. The year of release was not written on the label, so it can be difficult to come up with accurate information. To deal with this situation, I’ve created a document that allows comparison between each Bad Gong single (colour of labels, background theme, typography, etc.), from which I’ve come up with a tangible conclusion regarding the release dates. I’m 90% positive that I’ve figured out the right year, but I have left it in grey as I am not 100% sure. The document can be found at the following link: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_bad_gong_a.pdf Note: The Mighty Diamonds probably got inspired by the medley song ‘Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In’, made by the band 5th Dimension in 1969. Wikipedia: “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” (commonly called “The Age of Aquarius” or “Let the Sunshine In”) is a medley of two songs written for the 1968 musical Hair. Note: Depending on the pressing, the title is written in two different ways: LET JAH SON SHINE and LET JAH SUN SHINE. I think the first pressing has the mistake. When Carter Van Pelt worked on the his Mighty Diamonds list of singles (the document I initially started from when I created this website), he listed the single twice. One of two titles was: LET JAH SON ARISE. Is this a mistake or really a third pressing with that specific title? I tend to think it’s a mistake, because: FIRST: I never found a picture of that single with that title, SECOND: I did spot a few mistakes on his list of single and THIRD: when I make a search in Google with “LET JAH SON ARISE”, only three pages comes up.

LET JAH SUN SHINE (VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Bad Gong] (aka: Plaza Style)(A-side: Let Jah Son Shine) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Plaza Style) (credit: none) (JA single released in 1978) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DIAMOND 225 (or DIAMOND 228)


Sound Sample: –Pictures: A+BNote: see upper

LOVE JAH JAH ALWAYS (US) (1978)••• See 2005 re-issue for details (single by Rod Taylor that would feature the Mighty Diamonds on backing vocals)

LOVELY LADY (RECORDING No.2) (UK) (1978) [label: Virgin] ••• Non LP song ••• (aka: FOOL’S RUSH IN (recording No.2))7-INCH (A-side: Planet Called Earth) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Lovely Lady) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in July 1978) (Virgin__VS 221) INFO: picturesMatrix: VS221A__VS221BProducer: Karl PittersonYear: 1978 [written on label]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side + B-side] YouTube [–]

Pictures: A+B Note: ATTENTION TO CONFUSION: The song LOVELY LADY is not the same song as SWEET LADY, recorded by The Mighty Diamonds in 1978, issued on a Bad Gong 7-inch single and on the album ‘Planet Earth’. The song LOVELY LADY is in fact the same song as FOOLS RUSH IN (recorded with Joseph Hoo Kim around 1977-1978 and included on ‘Stand Up To Your Judgement’). To avoid confusion with the song FOOLS RUSH IN produced by Augustus Clarke in 1978 that have a different melody and different lyrics, I will only keep the name FOOLS RUSH IN for Agustus Clarke’s recording.Note: There was three studio versions of LOVELY LADY released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim around 1975 (length: 3m14) (name: ‘Fools Rush In’ and made available on 1978 album ‘Stand Up To Your Judgement’). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Karl Pitterson in 1978 and was exclusive to the B-side of the single ‘Planet Called Earth’ (lenght: 0m00). This second version is not to be confused with the song ‘Sweet Lady’ also produced by Karl Pitterson. The THIRD VERSION was produced by Joe Gibbs in 1979 (length: 3m38). This last recording was initially exclusively available through the 1979 compilation ‘Irie Reggae Hits’. The avoid confusion it’s easier to always refer at this song as LOVELY LADY as the Mighty Diamonds have recorded another song with the title FOOLS RUSH IN in 1978 with a different lyrics and riddim (included on the B-side of 12-inch singles Danger In Your Eyes).Note: The website www.45cat.com says that this single was issued in July 1978, but don’t know where they got that nformation from.

PLANET CALLED EARTH (UK) (1978) [label:Virgin]7-INCH (A-side: Planet Called Earth) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Lovely Lady) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in July 1978) (Virgin__VS 221) INFO: picturesMatrix: VS221A__VS221BProducer: Karl PittersonYear: 1978 [written on label]


Pictures: A+B Note: The website www.45cat.com says that this single was issued in July 1978, but don’t know where they got that nformation from.

PLASTIC WORLD (JA) (1978) [label: Channel One] [the year 1978 is printed on the label but this is has nothing to do with the release date]


PLAY ON JAH MUSIC (JA) (1978) [label: Channel One] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Play On Jah Music) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in December 1978) (Channel One__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: 013 A__014Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1978 [year taken from UK reggae charts]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side only] YouTube [ lK_PMt4J3GU ]

Pictures: A+BNote: This is the only Channel One song that isn’t release digitally so far. It isn’t written on the label, but logically the producer should be Joseph Hoo Kim. The song is featured in the UK Reggae Charts from December 19781, taken from the website DanceCrasher.co.uk. 1[no sepcific date was published, only the month made the charts]

PLAY ON JAH MUSIC (JA) (1978) [label: Tropico]7-INCH (A-side: Gimme The Rum Fast Play On Jah Music) (credit: The Tradewinds Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Tropico__”T7-1102”) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1978 [year taken from UK reggae charts]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [ lK_PMt4J3GU ]

Pictures: ANote: The title has been crossed out. The original label is: ‘Gimme The Rum Fast’ By The Tradewinds. According to an auction, the B-side should be the VERSION. Except that the original Tropico single was A-side: MR ROOSTER (by The Tradewinds)/B-side: GIMME THE RUM FAST (by The Tradewinds). I haven’t found a pictur of the B-side, so unable to say if it’s the MR ROOSTER label that was used than crossed out.

PLAY ON JAH MUSIC (VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Channel One]7-INCH (A-side: Play On Jah Music) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in December 1978) (Channel One__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: 013 A__014Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1978 [year taken from UK reggae charts]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side only] YouTube [ lK_PMt4J3GU ]


PLAY ON JAH MUSIC (VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Tropico]7-INCH (A-side: Gimme The Rum Fast Play On Jah Music) (credit: The Tradewinds Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Tropico__”T7-1102”) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1978 [year taken from UK reggae charts]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [ lK_PMt4J3GU ]


RED HOT (JA) (1978) [label: Moses] (by Tabby & The Heptones) [Tabby solo (without The Diamonds)]7-INCH (A-Red Hot) (Tabby & The Heptones) (B-Observer Style) (The Assins) (label: Moses) (year: 1978) [NOTE: several websites write 1978]Producer: Niney Holness (written on the label)The Trojan sleeve for ‘Jah Love Rockers’ mention that the producer is Bunny Lee and the track would be recorded in 1976. I noticed many mistakes regarding years in Trojan Sleeves in the past, therefore this information cannot be considered as 100% truthful.

RELEASE THE CHAIN (JA) (1978) [label: Bad Gong] (aka: Set Me Free OR Got To Get Away)7-INCH (A-side: Struggling) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Release The Chain) (credit: none) (JA single released in 1978) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: pictures7-INCH (A-side: Struggling) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Set Me Free) (credit: none) (JA single released in 1978) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 8341Producer: Mighty DiamondsYear: 1978 (my conclusion)

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.comPictures: A+BNote: The song featured on the B-Side (RELEASE THE CHAIN or SET ME FREE) is in fact the same song as GOT TO GET AWAY, again featured on the album ‘Planet Earth’. So logically, this would confirm that the single was issued in 1978. Note: this is a re-recording of one fo their early single: GOT TO LIVE SOME LIFE.Note: The Bad Gong label was created by The Mighty Diamonds to release their own singles. From time to time, The Diamonds also produced a few Jamaican artists on their label to promote music they believed in. Based on my research, the label was launched in 1977. Apart from Struggling/Set Me Free (1978), Sweet Lady (1978), Let Jah Sun Shine (1978), Proverbs (1982), Brother Man (1983), Kinarky (1983) and Big Man (1984), all the Mighty Diamonds songs issued on Bad Gong remain exclusive to the singles. The year of release was not written on the label, so it can be difficult to come up with accurate information. To deal with this situation, I’ve created a document that allows comparison between each Bad Gong single (colour of labels, background theme, typography, etc.), from which I’ve come up with a tangible conclusion regarding the release dates. I’m 90% positive that I’ve figured out the right year, but I have left it in grey as I am not 100% sure. The document can be found at the following link: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_bad_gong_a.pdf RIGHT TIME [different SONG/different LYRICS] (JA) (1978) [label: Gorgon Records] (aka: Chagga Chagga Warrior (DJ Version)) ••• George Nooks feat. The Mighty Diamonds •••7-INCH (A-side: Right Time) (credit: Diamonds & George Nooks) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Gorgon Records__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: DSR 7836-A__DSR 7837-BProducer: George NooksYear: 1978 [my conclusion]


Pictures: ARiddim: Chagga Chagga WarriorNote: Very few information is available for that single. This song use the riddim of the song CHAGA CHAGA WARRIOR recorded in 1977 by Dave Robinson (I’m 90% sure of the year as it was the first single to appear on Mighty Diamonds Bad Gong label). There was also a DJ version also released on the Bad Gong label named NATTY B.M.W. credited to Little Joe (aka Ranking Joe). This new track RIGHT TIME have a very similar vibe and I tend to place it in 1978, after comparing the label to other Gorgon Records singles.Note: Gorgon Records is a Jamaican label. It operate mainly between 1978 and 1984, although a few other singles/LP are mentioned to be after 1985, according to Discogs. There is a possibility that the label start it’s operation as early as 1977, for the release of the album ‘Aggrovators Meets The Revolutioners At Channel One Studio’. The Mighty Diamonds released two albums and two singles on Gorgon Records: ‘Trinity Meets The Mighty Diamonds’ (1979), ‘Heads Of Governement’ (1983), ‘Right Time’ (approx. 1978) and ‘One Love/Wicked Man’ (approx. 1980). Ernie B says that this single is from 1979. The sound of this single could definitively be from 1978 or 1979. Probably only by comparing different Gorgon labels with the inclusion of charts, it would be possible to push this hypothesis further. Note: There is at least two pressings of that single: RED & BLUE logo with black texte. GREEN & RED logo with black text.

STRUGGLING (RECORDING No.1) (JA) (1978) [label: Bad Gong]7-INCH (A-side: Struggling) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Release The Chain) (credit: none) (JA single released in 1978) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: pictures7-INCH (A-side: Struggling) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Set Me Free) (credit: none) (JA single released in 1978) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 8341Producer: Karl Pitterson [The Bad Gong single mention: Mighty Diamonds for the producer, but the ‘Planet Earth’ album was produced by Karl Pitterson]

Year: 1978 (my conclusion)

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.comPictures: A+BNote: There was three studio versions of STRUGGLING released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Karl Pitterson in 1978 (length: 3m39). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Delroy Wright in 1985 (length: 4m25). THIRD VERSION is available on the compilation ‘Destiny Vol.2’, issued in 2005 (length: 3m36).Note: It seems like this recording is identical as the one featured on the album ‘Planet Earth’. The song featured on the B-Side (RELEASE THE CHAIN or SET ME FREE) is in fact the same song as GOT TO GET AWAY, again featured on the album ‘Planet Earth’. So logically, this would confirm that the singles was issued in 1978. Note: The Bad Gong label was created by The Mighty Diamonds to release their own singles. From time to time, The Diamonds also produced a few Jamaican artists on their label to promote music they believed in. Based on my research, the label was launched in 1977. Apart from Struggling/Set Me Free (1978), Sweet Lady (1978), Let Jah Sun Shine (1978), Proverbs (1982), Brother Man (1983), Kinarky (1983) and Big Man (1984), all the Mighty Diamonds songs issued on Bad Gong remain exclusive to the singles. The year of release was not written on the label, so it can be difficult to come up with accurate information. To deal with this situation, I’ve created a document that allows comparison between each Bad Gong single (colour of labels, background theme, typography, etc.), from which I’ve come up with a tangible conclusion regarding the release dates. I’m 90% positive that I’ve figured out the right year, but I have left it in grey as I am not 100% sure. The document can be found at the following link: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_bad_gong_a.pdf

STRUGGLING (RECORDING No.1) (JA) (1978) [label: Koz-Mik Universal] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1999

SWEET LADY (JA) (1978) [label: Bad Gong]7-INCH (A-side: Sweet Lady) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Dub Lady) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Bad Gong__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: BGJAMMProducer: Karl PittersonYear: 1978 [taken from the UK label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only] YouTube [UYR0HtZtR88]

Picture: A+BNote: Same recording as the one featured on the album ‘Planet Earth’. Note: The Bad Gong label was created by The Mighty Diamonds to release their own singles. From time to time, The Diamonds also produced a few Jamaican artists on their label to promote music they believed in. Based on my research, the label was launched in 1977. Apart from Struggling/Set Me Free (1978), Sweet Lady (1978), Let Jah Sun Shine (1978), Proverbs (1982), Brother Man (1983), Kinarky (1983) and Big Man (1984), all the Mighty Diamonds songs issued on Bad Gong remain exclusive to the singles. The year of release was not written on the label, so it can be difficult to come up with accurate information. To deal with this situation, I’ve created a document that allows comparison between each Bad Gong single (colour of labels, background theme, typography, etc.), from which I’ve come up with a tangible conclusion regarding the release dates. I’m 90% positive that I’ve figured out the right year, but I have left it in grey as I am not 100% sure. The document can be found at the following link: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_bad_gong_a.pdf

SWEET LADY (UK) (1978) [label: Virgin]7-INCH (A-side: Sweet Lady) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-side: Jah Will Work It Out) (credit: The Diamonds) (UK single released in 1978) (Virgin__VS 208) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Karl PittersonYear: 1978 [written on label]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side + B-side] YouTube [JlkHXvqnaCE]

Pictures: A+B Note: Comes in a black & white pictured sleeve.

SWEET LADY (VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Bad Gong]7-INCH (A-side: Sweet Lady) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Dub Lady) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Bad Gong__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: BGJAMMProducer: Karl PittersonYear: 1978 [taken from the UK label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only] YouTube [UYR0HtZtR88]


TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (JA) (1978) [label: Channel One]7-INCH (A-side: Tell Me What Is Wrong) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: nothing written (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Channel One__no code) INFO: pictures7-INCH (A-side: Tell Me What Is Wrong) (credit: Diamond) (B-side: nothing written (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Channel One__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: 021 D C-O-R-S__006B [taken on Discogs]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1978 [UK reggae charts: July 1978] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only] YouTube [ koKdR8jH6ks ]

Pictures: A+BNote: There seems to be at least four pressings on the Channel One label. PICTURE No.1: white label with GREEN INK, that mention ’pre-release’ (artist: Diamonds). PICTURE No.2: yellow label with BLACK INK (artist: Diamonds). PICTURE No.3: yellow label with RED INK (artist: Diamonds). PICTURE No.4: white lable with RED INK (artist: Diamond). PICTURE No.5: white label with ORANGE INK (artist: I only have the picture of the semi-blank B-side). [NOTE: is there really a pressing with ORANGE INK? Or is it just the same as a badly calibrated picture of the RED INK single]

Note: There was three studio versions of TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1978 It was issued as a single in 1978 and included on the album of the same name two years later. (length: 3m29). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Delroy Wright in 1985 and included on the 1985 album ‘Struggling’. (length: 4m37). The THIRD VERSION was produced by Donovan Germain in 1993 and was exclusive to the single. Three years later, it was included on the CD compilation ‘Heads Of Government’ (length: 3m44).Note: This CHANNEL ONE single was in the UK reggae charts in July 1978 and the CHA CHA single was in the UK reggae charts in December 1978. Originally, this song was never released on the WELL CHARGE label, but it was repressed at least three time on the Well Charge label around 1989 and 2007.Note: The rip of this vinyl single posted on YouTube is way better than the sound coming from the CD ‘The Best Of The Mighty Diamonds 20 Hits’. YouTube code: koKdR8jH6ks.Note: I found the picture for a blank single for TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG, but I don’t know if this is the CORD, the CHANNEL ONE or the CHA CHA single. The b-side of the single has this information written: ‘Junior’ B-FM. (for the A-side) and TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG would be the B-side.

QUESTION ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Because this song was recorded at Channel One, the immediate conclusion is that Joseph Hoo Kim is the producer, but the name of the producer is not written on this single. According to the CORD label, the song TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG would be produced by Channel One engineer Lancelot “Maxie” McKenzie. But that could also be a mistake as the other Mighty Diamonds single published on the CORD label in 1978, is a repress of JAIL HOUSE also credited to McKenzie on that specific label. JAIL HOUSE is logically a Joseph Hoo Kim production. (It is credited to Joseph Hoo Kim on the compilation ‘Pass The Knowledge’, plus the 1975 Impact! single has the code JHK, which probably confirms the producer). So the CORD label info may not be reliable. I verified on the album ‘Tell Me What’s Wrong’ where that songs was later included and both releases (Channel One, 1980 and JJ, 1980) don’t have the name of the producer mentionned. This is a personal remark and you may chose to ignore it: As the majority of the songs featured on the album ‘Tell Me What’s Wrong’ doesn’t match the quality of the Mighty Diamonds classics recorded at Channel One, I’m wondering if that material was all produced by Joseph Hoo Kim. Maybe some songs were self-produced and some were produced by Lancelot McKenzie. But, when I make a quick search on the Internet, during his career, Lancelot ‘Maxie’ McKenzie would not have filled the shoes of a producer. He would strictly be an engineer. He was only credited as a producer on the CORD label. MY CONCLUSION: A better explaination might be that McKenzie financed the pressings of approximately thirty different singles on the CORD label, therefore put his name as the producer. But those songs would be Channel One recording produced by Joseph Hoo Kim (did Kenneth Hoo Kim produced some material in the 70s?) and engineered by Lancelot McKenzie. (This theory needs to be validated) TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (JA) (1978) [label: Cord]7-INCH (A-side: Tell Me What Is Wrong) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Cord__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: – Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim [Lancelot McKenzie]Year: 1978 [written on label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side only] YouTube [ koKdR8jH6ks ]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Following the information written on the label, this would be a repress from 1978. The three Mighty Diamonds singles that I found on the Cord label are HEY GIRL, JAIL HOUSE and TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (the three from 1978). According to the label, the three songs would be produced by Channel One engineer Lancelot “Maxie” McKenzie. But that’s irrelevent as these songs were produced by Joseph Hoo Kim. (Although original WELL CHARGE and CHANNEL ONE singles don’t mention the name of the producer, the song JAIL HOUSEIt is credited to Joseph Hoo Kim on the compilation Pass The Knowledge, plus the 1975 IMPACT! single has the code JHK, which probably confirms the producer). So the information written on the CORD label are not be reliable. When I make a quick search on the Internet, during his career, Lancelot ‘Maxie’ McKenzie would not have filled the shoes of a producer. He would strictly be an engineer. He was only credited as a producer on the CORD label. MY CONCLUSION: A better explaination might be that McKenzie financed the pressings of approximately thirty different singles on the CORD label, therefore put his name as the producer. But those songs would be Channel One recordings produced by Joseph Hoo Kim and engineered by Lancelot McKenzie. (This theory needs to be validated)______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There seems to be at two different pressings for CORD: I found the following pictures: black ink on yellow label and blue ink on yellow label. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Beware of the date printed on the CORD label. The two other ‘Cord’ singles were not originally issued in 1978, but in this case, the year works, as the original single for TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG was issued in 1978. Look for the single I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU, in this document, for more details about this topic.

TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (UK) (1978) [label: blank label] ••• different than CHA CHA label •••7-INCH (A-side: blank (Tell Me What Is Wrong)) (credit: blank (Diamonds)) (B-side: blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (UK single released in 1978) (blank__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: – Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim [Lancelot McKenzie]Year: 1978 [UK reggae charts: December 1978] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [ koKdR8jH6ks ]

Pictures: A+BNote: This blank single is logically from UK. I came up to this conclusion because there is four cavities on the side of the vinyl’s hole and this indicates that there was the complete vinyl part that was removed. This removable part allows the consumer to adapt the vinyl to the turntable. (see picture’s link at the end of the line). This ‘diecut’ of 7-inch singles seems to be exclusive to some of the UK singles. At least, I’ve never seen such on Jamaican singles. The single TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG was press on the Cha Cha label in UK. I don’t think this blank single is related to this label, because the Cha Cha single doesn’t feature the ‘diecut’ shape allowing the consumer to break the hole. I found two different pictures of that blank single, with different ways of writing the title. Picture that explains: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_tell_me_whats_wrong.jpg

TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (UK) (1978) [label: Cha Cha]7-INCH (A-side: Tell Me What Is Wrong) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (UK single released in 1978) (Cha Cha__CC 004) INFO: pictureMatrix: – Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim [Lancelot McKenzie]Year: 1978 [UK reggae charts: December 1978] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side only] YouTube [ koKdR8jH6ks ]

Pictures: ANote: The year is also written on the label. Logically, the producer should be Joseph Hoo Kim, but according to the CORD single, the producer for that song is Lacelot ‘Maxie’ McKenzie who was an engineer at Channel One. Look upper for the CHANNEL ONE single for more details on this topic. According to Tapir Reggae Discographies, the label CHA CHA was made in England. The name CHA CHA probably referes to CHANNEL ONE as alll of the singles issued on that label seems to be material recorded at Channel One studios.

TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (US) (1978) [label: Well Charge] [full ‘RED STAR’ with handwritten title] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 1989

TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (US) (1978) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 2006

TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (US) (1978) [label: Well Charge ‘RED or BURGUNDY STAR’ (with stamp)] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 2007

TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Channel One]7-INCH (A-side: Tell Me What Is Wrong) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: nothing written (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Channel One__no code) INFO: pictures7-INCH (A-side: Tell Me What Is Wrong) (credit: Diamond) (B-side: nothing written (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Channel One__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: BD 322 Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim [Lancelot McKenzie]Year: 1978 [UK reggae charts: July 1978] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]



TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Cord]7-INCH (A-side: Tell Me What Is Wrong) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Cord__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: – Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim [Lancelot McKenzie]Year: 1978 [written on label]



TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (VERSION) (UK) (1978) [label: blank label] ••• different than CHA CHA label •••7-INCH (A-side: blank (Tell Me What Is Wrong)) (credit: blank (Diamonds)) (B-side: blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (UK single released in 1978) (blank__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: – Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim [Lancelot McKenzie]Year: 1978 [UK reggae charts: December 1978] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [ koKdR8jH6ks ]


TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (VERSION) (JA) (1978) [label: Cha Cha]7-INCH (A-side: Tell Me What Is Wrong) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (UK single released in 1978) (Cha Cha__CC 004) INFO: pictureMatrix: – Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim [Lancelot McKenzie]Year: 1978 [UK reggae charts: December 1978] [INFO: Black Music Charts – WEBSITE: DanceCrasher.co.uk]



TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (VERSION) (US) (1978) [label: Well Charge] [full ‘RED STAR’ with handwritten title] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 1989

TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (VERSION) (US) (1978) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 2006

TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (VERSION) (US) (1978) [label: Well Charge ‘RED or BURGUNDY STAR’ (with stamp)] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 2007

THERE IS NO ME WITHOUT YOU (JA) (1978) [label: Channel One] [the year 1978 is printed on the label but this is has nothing to do with the release date]


1979 BODYGUARD (JA) (1979) [label: Channel One]7-INCH (A-side: Bodyguard) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: no stamp (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1979) (Channel One__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1979 [UK chart for the Front Line 12-single] [BEWARE: the label has 1978 written, but this is not reliable]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-Rec.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [ (cSmU2r-UDOk) ]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was six studio versions of BODYGUARD released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1979 (regular length: 3m31, extended version 6m43). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke in 1988 (regular length: 4m25, extended version: 5m56). The length for the regular version was taken from the ‘Maximum Replay’ compilation and the length for the extended version was taken from the ‘Get Ready’ CD bonus track. The THIRD VERSION was produced by Bareback and was available on the ‘Take A Ride’ compilation in 1991 and can also be found on the 1997 compilation ‘Ras Portrait’ (length: 3m28). The FOURTH VERSION was produced by Donovan Germain around 1992 (the recording year is a guess). This one wasn’t released on a single, but was featured as a bonus track on the Penthouse compilation CD ‘Heads Of Governement’ in 1996 (length: 4m04). The FIFTH VERSION is a remix of the 1988 version made by Andre Tyrell, released in 1994 on the Rookie 7-inch single (length: XmXX). To this day, this remix remains exclusive to the single. The SIXTH VERSION is the acoustic version recorded for the ‘Inna De Yard’ album in 2008 with nyabinghi drums (length: 4m51).This last one is not really a studio version, but decided to included on the list.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The B-side of the CHANNEL ONE single sounds different than the song featured on the dub version of ‘Deeper Roots’.______________________________________________________________________________________________


BODYGUARD (UK) (1979) [label: Virgin’s Front Line] ••• extended mix •••12-INCH (A-Side: Bodyguard) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: One Brother Short) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released July 6, 1979*) (Virgin’s Front Line_FLS 12212) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1979 [UK reggae charts: July 1979]


Pictures: Front Sleeve + A-side + B-sideNote: Front Line Records belongs to Virgin Records. This 12-inch single contains two extended mixes: the song ‘Bodyguard’ last 6m43 and the song ‘One Brother Short’ last 5m53. By listening to the song exerpts, these are dub versions that are different than the one featured on the dub version of ‘Deeper Roots’ LP. This 12-inch was issued in a picture sleeve. NOTE: There is a one-sided A4 promotional sheet (dated June 26 1979) included in the singles sent to radio stations. That sheet mention that the song can be played starting of July 6, 1979 and that the new album will be released on July 27. I found the picture of that promotional sheet.

BODYGUARD (US) (1979) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 1988

BODYGUARD (US) (1979) [label: Well Charge] [full ‘RED STAR’ with handwritten title] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 1989

BODYGUARD (VERSION) (JA) (1979) [label: Channel One]7-INCH (A-side: Bodyguard) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: no stamp (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1979) (Channel One__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1979 [UK chart for the Front Line 12-single]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-Rec.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [ (cSmU2r-UDOk) ]


BODYGUARD (VERSION) (US) (1979) [label: Hit Bound] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 1988

BODYGUARD (VERSION) (US) (1979) [label: Well Charge] [full ‘RED STAR’ with handwritten title] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 1989

CHRISTMAS ROCKERS (US) (1978) [label: Joe Gibbs Music] ••• 1979 RE-ISSUE •••12-INCH (A-side: Christmas Rockers) (credit: Joe Gibbs Family) (B-side: Rockres Christmas Style) (credit: Joe Gibbs And The Professionals) (US single released in 1978) (Joe Gibbs Music__JGMB 8080A) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joel GibsonYear: 1978 [written on the Joe Gibbs label]


Pictures: A+BNote: See 1978 for the original single. The year 1979 is written on both side of the label, therefore it would be a re-release made one year later. This single has a code moslty identical to the single released the previous year on the label JGM. The codes are: JGML 8080 (for the single on JGM) and JGMB 8080 (for the single issued on Joe Gibbs Music). Those two singles are probably made in USA, The first one doesn’t have the country printed on the label, but this repress does mention “Made in U.S.A.”••••• Repress No.1 (Joe Gibbs Music): yellow label with BLACK logo. (year: 1979)

DON’T WANT WAR (JA) (1979) ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Don’t Want War) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Dub Wise) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1979) (56 Hope Road__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: UnknownProducer: Tommy CowanYear: 1979 (written on label) (but seems to be released only in 1980) (British Charts in May 1980)

Sound Sample: YouTubePictures: A+BNote: This single is in the British reggae chart in May 1980 [info: www.dancecrasher.co.uk]

DON’T WANT WAR (VERSION) (JA) (1979)7-INCH (A-side: Don’t Want War) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Dub Wise) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1979) (56 Hope Road__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: UnknownProducer: Tommy CowanYear: 1979 (written on label) (but seems to be released only in 1980) (British Charts in May 1980)

Sound Sample: YouTubePictures: A+BNote: –

IDENTITY (JA) (1979) [label: Belmont] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Identity) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Lonely Sheep) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 1979) (Belmont Records__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: JGM-055-A/ BProducer: Joel Gibson & Errol ThompsonYear: 1979 [UK reggae charts: February 1979] [INFO: Charts compiled by Greensleeves Records – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only] YouTube [tJhPIs-cYEk] [Z1mVjqD-oJI]

Pictures: A+BRiddim: Pretty LooksNote: The label says 1978 but the charts says February 1979. Probably recorded in December and kept aside for a month or two. There seems to have been six repress in 1979, as I found six different colour of labels: LIME/ORANGE logo, ORANGE/BLACK logo, RED/BLACK logo, BLACK/GREEN logo, BLACK/RED logo and GREEN/BROWN.Note: The charts found on Tapir mentionned two different labels for the single IDENTITY. One would be issued on Belmont and the other one on Joe Gibbs. I think this is possibly a mistake, as I think only the single issued on Belmont was availble in 1979. I’m mostly sure that it’s only in the 2000’s that this song was re-released on the Joe Gibbs label.

IDENTITY (JA) (1979) [label: Joe Gibbs] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2000, 2004, 2005, 2008 and 2009 for repress.

IDENTITY (VERSION) (JA) (1979) [label: Belmont]7-INCH (A-side: Identity) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Lonely Sheep) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 1979) (Belmont Records__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: JGM-055-A/ BProducer: Joel Gibson & Errol ThompsonYear: 1979Sound Sample: – YouTube [tJhPIs-cYEk] [Z1mVjqD-oJI]


IDENTITY (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1979) [label: Heavy Duty] (aka: Shopkeeper)7-INCH (A-side: Shopkeeper) (credit: Jah Thomas) (B-side: Hoarding) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 1979) (Heavy Duty__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 8096_DSR 8097 [DSR 8096 A. DT Joe Gibbs__DSR 8097 B. DT Joe Gibbs]

Producer: Joel Gibson & Errol ThompsonYear: 1979 [written on label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side only] YouTube [fq53rmbaoVo]


IDENTITY (DJ VERSION) (B-SIDE) (JA) (1979) [label: Heavy Duty] (aka: Hoarding)7-INCH (A-side: Shopkeeper) (credit: Jah Thomas) (B-side: Hoarding) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 1979) (Heavy Duty__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 8096_DSR 8097 [DSR 8096 A. DT Joe Gibbs__DSR 8097 B. DT Joe Gibbs]

Producer: Joel Gibson & Errol ThompsonYear: 1979 [written on label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side only] YouTube [fq53rmbaoVo]


I LOVE JAH RASTAFARI (JA) (1979) [label:Gussie Roots Sounds] ••• Leroy Smart feat. The Mighty Diamonds •••7-INCH (A-side: I Love Jah Rastafari) (credit: Leroy Smart) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1979) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1979 [this song is featured on Leroy Smart Disco Showcase]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [3hIHupFzjWA]

Pictures: A+BRiddim: Really TogetherNote: Both songs are included on Leroy Smart mini-LP ‘Disco Showcase’ (Gussie Roots Sounds, 1979). The six tracks featured on this album have The Mighty Diamonds on backing vocals. There is at least four different singles by Leroy Smart feat. The Mighty Diamonds: SINGLE No.1: a-side: I LOVE JAH RASTAFARI/b-side: VERSION (7-inch)SINGLE No.2: a-side: WHAT’S ON MY MIND/b-side: VERSION (7-inch) SINGLE No.3: a-side: THE MEEK SHALL INHERIT/b-side: THE MEEK SOUNDS (7-inch) SINGLE No.4: a-side: I LOVE JAH RASTAFARI/b-side: WHAT’S ON MY MIND (12-inch)

I LOVE JAH RASTAFARI (JA) (1979) [label: Gussie Roots Sounds]12-INCH (A-side: I Love Jah) (credit: Leroy Smart) (B-side: What’s On Your Mind) (credit: Leroy Smart) (JA single released in 1979) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1979 [this song is featured on Leroy Smart Disco Showcase]

Sound Sample: Reggae.co.uk [A-side only]


I LOVE JAH RASTAFARI (VERSION) (JA) (1979) [label: Gussie Roots Sounds]7-INCH (A-side: I Love Jah Rastafari) (credit: Leroy Smart) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1979) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1979 [this song is featured on Leroy Smart Disco Showcase]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side]


IT TAKES A MIRACLE (UK) (1978) [label: Sound-Off] ••• 1979 RE-ISSUE •••12-INCH (A-Side: Takes A Miracle) (credit: Tabby & Prince Lamont) (B-Side: Them Want I) (credit: Crucials) (UK single released in 1979) (Sound-Off Records_no codes) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Roy Francis [produced by J.B.]

Year: 1978 [date on single is 1979, but originally released in Jamaica in 1978]


Pictures: A+BNote: See 1978 for details.

JAIL HOUSE (US) (1975) [label: Hit Bound] ••• 1979 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Jail House) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1979) (Hit Bound__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: – Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on IMPACT! label]


Pictures: A______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This single features what seems to be the second logo used for the HIT BOUND singles (the logo features bold letters, in ‘light bulb stlyle’, similar to the title of the movie ‘Staying Alive’). This logo must have been used for a very breif area, as I only saw very few HIT BOUND singles issued with that logo. My guess is that this logo was used around 1979, but it might be before. The only Mighty Diamonds singles that I found so far with this specific ‘Hit Bound’ logo is a repress of JAIL HOUSE. The stamp used on that single is very similar to the one used for PLAY ON JAH MUSIC (Channel One, December 1978) and BODYGUARD (Channel One, circa June 1979).______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Another title that I found with this specific logo is BREAK THROUGH (by The Revolutionaries). In this case, the stamp on this single looks like the stamp that was used on the 1977 Channel One singles (Well Charge, Disco Mix, Channel One). So that specific logo might have been used in late 1977 or early 1978.______________________________________________________________________________________________

• Repress No.1 (Cord): YELLOW label with BLACK logo, with stamp for the title. (year: approx. 1978)••••• Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): GREEN ‘light bulb style’ logo, with stamp for the title. (year: approx. 1979)• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): PURPLE-BLUE silkscreen logo, with handwritten title. (year: my guess approx. 1988) • Repress No.4 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, title printed on the single (year: my guess approx. 1990)• Repress No.5 (Hit Bound): BLACK logo, with stamp for the title. (year: my guess approx. 1990) • Repress No.6 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering (also features the code: CH2001). (year: 2007) ••• I’m mostly sure it was released in late 2006 or early 2007 •••

LOVELY LADY (RECORDING No.3) (JA) (1979) [label: –] (aka: FOOL’S RUSH IN (recording No.3))••• no single •••Note: This is the seventh Mighty Diamonds songs produced by Joe Gibbs, but this one was never issued on a single. It was initially only available on the 1979 compilation ‘Irie Reggae Hits’. The song is named LOVELY LADY but it’s in fact the third recording of a song that was initially named FOOLS RUSH IN, included on ‘Stand Up To Your Judgement’ (Channel One/Hit Bound, 1978). To avoid confusion, it’s easier to refer to this song as LOVELY LADY as the Mighty Diamonds have recorded another song with the title FOOLS RUSH IN in 1978 with a different lyrics and riddim (included on the B-side of 12-inch singles Danger In Your Eyes).Note: There was three studio versions of LOVELY LADY released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim around 1975 (length: 3m14) (name: ‘Fools Rush In’ and made available on 1978 album ‘Stand Up To Your Judgement’). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Karl Pitterson in 1978 and was exclusive to the B-side of the single ‘Planet Called Earth’ (lenght: 0m00). This second version is not to be confused with the song ‘Sweet Lady’ also produced by Karl Pitterson. The THIRD VERSION was produced by Joe Gibbs in 1979 (length: 3m38). This last recording was initially exclusively available through the 1979 compilation ‘Irie Reggae Hits’. The avoid confusion it’s easier to always refer at this song as LOVELY LADY as the Mighty Diamonds have recorded another song with the title FOOLS RUSH IN in 1978 with a different lyrics and riddim (included on the B-side of 12-inch singles Danger In Your Eyes).

NIGHT TRAIN IN KINGSTON (1979) (12-inch) (label: Haiku)NOTE: Jack Miller feat. The Mighty DiamondsNote: the sleeve of Dreadlock Rock mention: Recorded/engineered by Maxie at Channel One Studios/Kingstion, 1977. Overdubs/mixed by Scott Spain at IAM Studios/California in 1978.

ONE BROTHER SHORT (UK) (1979) [label: Virgin’s Front Line] ••• extended mix •••12-INCH (A-Side: Bodyguard) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: One Brother Short) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released July 6, 1979*) (Virgin’s Front Line_FLS 12212) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1979 [UK reggae charts: July 1979]


Pictures: Front Sleeve + A-side + B-sideNote: Front Line Records belongs to Virgin Records. This 12-inch single contains two extended mixes: the song ‘Bodyguard’ last 6m43 and the song ‘One Brother Short’ last 5m53. By listening to the song exerpts, these are dub versions that are different than the one featured on the dub version of ‘Deeper Roots’ LP. This 12-inch was issued in a picture sleeve. Someone wrote on Discogs that this 12-inch was issued on July 6, 1979.NOTE: There is a one-sided A4 promotional sheet (dated June 26 1979) included in the singles sent to radio stations. That sheet mention that the song can be played starting of July 6, 1979 and that the new album will be released on July 27. I found the picture of that promotional sheet.

PLASTIC WORLD (JA) (1979) [label: Channel One]12-INCH (A-side: Plastic World) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: There Is No Me Without You) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in November 1979) (Channel One__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: EJ 004-A__EJ004-B [taken from YouTube]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1979 [UK reggae charts] [BEWARE: the label has 1978 written, but this is not reliable]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [drHQmeBYggQ]

Pictures: A+B ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The name of the producer is not written on the single, but it’s mostlikely Joseph Hoo Kim, as the single was issued on the Channel One label. Those two songs are issued as bonus tracks on the 1995 CD ‘I Need A Roof’, which is the same album as ‘Right Time’, but with the original Jamaican sleeve. The two bonus tracks last 3m03s (Plastic World) and 3m12s (There’s No Me Without You). But the two versions included on this 12-inch would last longer, respectively: 6m15 and 5m29. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: I found pictures for three different labels: a yellow that says PRE-RELEASE, a yellow label with black ink and a with label with red ink.______________________________________________________________________________________________


PLASTIC WORLD (US) (1979) [label: J&J]12-INCH (A-side: Plastic World) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: There Is No Me Without You) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US single released in 1980) (J&J__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1979 [original CHANNEL ONE single was in the UK Reggae Charts in November 1979. The label of the J&J single says 1980, don’t think it’s a repress]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [ drHQmeBYggQ ]

Pictures: ANote: The original CHANNEL ONE single was in the UK Reggae Charts in November 1979 (source:DanceCrasher.co.uk). The label of the J&J single says 1980, but I don’t think it’s a repress as the stamp is identitcal to the CHANNEL ONE single. Logically, both singles should have been pressed around the same time, and possibly for two different markets: Channel One (JA) and J&J (US and UK).

TAMARIND FARM (JA) (1979) [label: Hot Rod] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Tamarind Farm) (credit: Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: Revolutionaries) (JA single released in 1979) (Hot Rod__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: FARMA-1979__FARMB-1979 Producer: Radcliffe Bryan [Radcliffe “Dougie” Bryan]


Riddim: Throw Mi CornSound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only] YouTube [not this specific single]

Pictures: A+BNote: There might be a confusion with the producer. The 7-inch single says D. Bryan, which seems to be Radcliffe ‘Dougie’ Bryan. Riddimguide.com writes ‘Des Bryan’ which seems to be a mistake. This song was also released on Donovan Germain’s Revolutionary Sounds label in 1979 (the year needs to be confirm). On that 12-inch single, the label says that the producer is D. Germain... Until further notice, I will leave the information as the producer is Radcliffe Bryan.The revolutionaries are the house band at Channel One studios. Tamarind Farm is the name of a prison in Jamaica (Tamarind Farm Correctional Center).

TAMARIND FARM (JA) (1979) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds]12-INCH (A-side: Tamrind Farm) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Sentimental Organ) (credit: Ansel Collins) (JA single released in 1979) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: – Producer: Radcliffe Bryan [single says Donovan Germain]

Year: 1979 [year taken from the Hot Rod label]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [not this specific single]

Pictures: A+BNote: It’s unsure if Donovan Germain is the producer for that song. Was this 12-inch issued the same year as the 7-inch single? See upper for details.

TAMARIND FARM (JA) (1979) [label: Penthouse] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1997, 1998 and 2006 [these repress features the version with U Brown]

TAMARIND FARM (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1979) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds]12-INCH (A-side: Tamarind Farm) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds & Hugh Brown) (B-side: semi-blank (Sentimental Organ)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1979) (Revolutionary Sounds__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: – Producer: Radcliffe Bryan [single says Donovan Germain]

Year: 1979 [year taken from the Hot Rod label]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [not from this specific single: vU9m9G_lEY0]

Pictures: ANote: The A-SIDE has black ink and features the title. The B-SIDE has green ink and doesn’t features any title. Seller says that the B-side is a dub version of SENTIMENTAL REASONS, so probably SENTIMENTAL ORGAN like the regular 12-inch single.Note: The song MR. MORGAN (by U Brown) was issued on the Hot Rod label at the same time of the TAMARIND FARM 7-inch single and uses the same riddim. I don’t have this 12-inch single, but it seems that the producer combined the two songs to make this DJ version. On You Tube, both songs can be heard MR BROWN (code: YX1wzFaCPPY) TAMARIND FARM (Mighty Diamonds with U Brown) (code: vU9m9G_lEY0). But this soundclip seems to be coming from a repress, even if the label only credit The Mighty Diamonds.Note: It’s unsure if Donovan Germain is the producer for that song. Was this 12-inch issued the same year as the 7-inch single? See upper for details.

TAMARIND FARM (VERSION) (JA) (1979) [label: Hot Rod]7-INCH (A-side: Tamarind Farm) (credit: Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: Revolutionaries) (JA single released in 1979) (Hot Rod__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: FARMA-1979__FARMB-1979 Producer: D. Bryan [Radcliffe “Dougie” Bryan]




THERE IS NO ME WITHOUT YOU (JA) (1979) [label: Channel One] [cover song]12-INCH (A-side: Plastic World) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: There Is No Me Without You) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in November 1979) (Channel One__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1979 [UK reggae charts] [BEWARE: the label has 1978 written, but this is not reliable]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [drHQmeBYggQ] OR [ J5MB5tQsDeI ]

Pictures: A+B ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song was written by Edward ‘Sonny’ Bivins for the American R&B group The Manhattans in 1973, which reached No.3 in the US R&B charts. Besides The Mighty Diamonds, the song was also covered by reggae/dancehall acts: Marcia Griffiths (Trojan, 1974), Lloyd Parks (Trojan, 1975), Pat Kelly (Ethnic, 198X), Candy Man (Rockers Masters International, 1988), Richie Stephens (Jamaazima, 1990), Fiona (Jasfar, 2005), Shinehead (Shinehead, 2007)______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The name of the producer is not written on the single, but it’s mostlikely Joseph Hoo Kim, as the single was issued on the Channel One label. Those two songs are issued as bonus tracks on the 1995 CD ‘I Need A Roof’, which is the same album as ‘Right Time’, but with the original Jamaican sleeve. The two bonus tracks last 3m03s (Plastic World) and 3m12s (There’s No Me Without You). But the two versions included on this 12-inch would last longer, respectively: 6m15 and 5m29. The long version of THERE’S NO ME WITHOUT YOU can be found on the compilation ‘Reggae Anthology: Channel One Story Chapter 2’ (VP Records, 2008) and ‘Songs For Reggae Lovers 2’ (Greensleeves, 2008)______________________________________________________________________________________________


THERE IS NO ME WITHOUT YOU (US) (1979) [label: J&J]12-INCH (A-side: Plastic World) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: There Is No Me Without You) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US single released in 1980) (J&J__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1979 [original CHANNEL ONE single was in the UK Reggae Charts in November 1979. The label of the J&J single says 1980, don’t think it’s a repress]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [ J5MB5tQsDeI ]

Pictures: ANote: The original CHANNEL ONE single was in the UK Reggae Charts in November 1979 (source:DanceCrasher.co.uk). The label of the J&J single says 1980, but I don’t think it’s a repress. Logically, both singles should have been pressed at the same time, as they were for two different markets: Channel One (JA) and J&J (US and UK). Plus the stamp on both single is the exact same one.

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND (JA) (1979) [label: Gussie Roots Sounds] ••• Leroy Smart feat. The Mighty Diamonds •••7-INCH (A-side: What’s On Your Mind) (credit: Leroy Smart) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1979) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1979 [this song is featured on Leroy Smart Disco Showcase]

Sound Sample: Reggae.co.uk [A-side and B-side] YouTube [_KugONt6gFM]

Pictures: ANote: The song is included on Leroy Smart mini-LP ‘Disco Showcase’ (Gussie Roots Sounds, 1979). The six tracks featured on this album have The Mighty Diamonds on backing vocals. I found two singles by Leroy Smart feat. The Mighty Diamonds: I LOVE JAH RASTAFARI and WHAT’S ON MY MIND.

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND (JA) (1979) [label: Gussie Roots Sounds]12-INCH (A-side: I Love Jah) (credit: Leroy Smart) (B-side: What’s On Your Mind) (credit: Leroy Smart) (JA single released in 1979) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1979 [this song is featured on Leroy Smart Disco Showcase]

Sound Sample: Reggae.co.uk [A-side only]


WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND (VERSION) (JA) (1979) [label: Gussie Roots Sounds]7-INCH (A-side: What’s On Your Mind) (credit: Leroy Smart) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1979) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1979 [this song is featured on Leroy Smart Disco Showcase]

Sound Sample: Reggae.co.uk [A-side and B-side]


1980 AWARE OF YOUR LOVE (US*) (1980) [label: Gussie Roots Sounds] ••• Non LP song* ••• (aka: Aware Of Love)12-INCH (A-side: Only The Strong Survive) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Aware Of Love) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (US* single released in 1980) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1980 [Info coming from the back sleeve of the mini-album ‘Kouchie Vibes’]

Sound Sample: DeadlyDragonSound.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [ 4QmViTBBBz8 ]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note*: I think both the 7-inch and the 12-inch singles of ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE were done in Jamaica, but for different markets: The 7-inch would be for Jamaica and the 12-inch would be for US/UK. The label of the 7-inch single mention “Dist. by Federal Records, 220 Marcus Garvey Dr., Kingston 11”. The label of this 12-inch single mention “Dist. by: Chin Randys Records, 1342 St. Johns Place, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11213, (212) 778-9470”. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The two songs featured on this 12-inch were later included on the mini-LP ‘Kouchie Vibes’ (Burning Sounds, 1984). The information written on the back of the ‘Kouchie Vibes’ album mention that the songs are from 1980, but three major record stores placed it in 1979. [Ernie B: 1979] [RecordCollector: 1979] [ReggaeFever: 1979]. Two things needs to be taken into consideration: the sleeve of ‘Kouchie Vibes’ seems to have at least one mistake as it mention the song FOOLS RUSH IN to be from 1980, when it was issued as the B-side of the 12-inch DANGER IN YOUR EYES in 1978. The second thing: I’ve seen several mistakes from reggae stores when it comes to write the release years of music. Therefore, I think the most accurate source is the information coming from the ‘Kouchie Vibes’ sleeve.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There is probably a shorter version than the one included on ‘Kouchie Vibes’ (4m58) as the one featured on YouTube last 3m19... [4QmViTBBBz8] is this the one coming from the compilation ‘Romantic Nights: A Selection of 20 Songs for Lovers’ (CSA Records, 1986)? The song AWARE OF YOU LOVE wasn’t released on a 7-inch single. According to my research, it’s available on three records: On the B-side of this 12-inch single, the ‘Kouchie Vibes’ album (1984) and the ‘Romantic Nights’ compilation (1986).

EYES OF AFRICA (UK) (1980) [label: Vintage Avenue Recordings] ••• This song was kept in the vault for 21 years •••••• see 2001 for first pressing

EYES OF AFRICA (JA) (1980) [label: Coptic Lion]••• see 2012 for repress

GATES OF ZION (UK) (1980) [label: Greensleeves] ••• Non LP song ••• (green vinyl)12-INCH (A-side: Gates Of Zion) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Zion In Dub) (credit: Sly & Robbie) (UK single released in 1980) (Greensleeves__GRED 45) INFO: picturesMatrix: UnknownProducer: DubmastaYear: written on labelSound Sample: –Pictures: A+BNote: In the UK charts in January 1981

GATES OF ZION (UK) (1980) [label: Greensleeves] ••• Non LP song ••• (blue vinyl)12-INCH (A-side: Gates Of Zion) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Zion In Dub) (credit: Sly & Robbie) (UK single released in 1980) (Greensleeves__GRED 45) INFO: picturesMatrix: UnknownProducer: DubmastaYear: written on labelSound Sample: –Pictures: A+BNote: In the UK charts in January 1981

GATES OF ZION (1980) (UK) [label: Roots] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2009

GATES OF ZION (1980) (UK) [label: Greensleeves: BLACK VINYL] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2013

GATES OF ZION (VERSION) (UK) (1980) [label: Greensleeves] (aka: Zion In Dub)12-INCH (A-side: Gates Of Zion) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Zion In Dub) (credit: Sly & Robbie) (UK single released in 1980) (Greensleeves__GRED 45) INFO: Strictly-vibes.comMatrix: UnknownProducer: DubmastaYear: written on labelSound Sample: –Pictures: A+B

HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (JA) (1980) [label: Gussie Roots Sounds] ••• alternate single mix •••7-INCH (A-side: Heads Of Government) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1980) (Gussie Roots Sounds_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 1290__DSR 1291Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke] [even if the label is GUSSIE ROOTS SOUNDS (Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke)]

Year: 1980 [the song was played on Midnight Dread’s radio show (KTMI, California) on December 7, 1980]


Pictures: A+BRiddim: Babylon Trap Them______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song included on the HEADS OF GOVERNMENT singles is slightly different than the one included on the album ‘The Roots Is There’: there is an aditional guitar track on the singles, that isn’t featured on the album. The ‘single mix’ can also be found on the 16-track compilation ‘Heads Of Governement’ (Penthouse, 1996), ‘Reggae Anthology: Penthouse Classics’ (VP Records, 2001) and ‘Pass The Knowledge’ (VP Records, 2013). There was at least three different pressings of that 7-inch single on the label ‘Gussie Roots Sounds’, as I found three pictures with different stamps used for the title. The B-side simply have the word VERSION printed on the label (it’s not a stamp).______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song was initially issued on a single in 1980, then it was featured on the compilation ‘Variety... The Spice Of Life’ (Penthouse, 1981). It was included on the North American version of the album ‘The Roots Is There’ (Shanachie, 1982) and the Japanese version of the same album entitled ‘Ebony And Ivory’ (Woorell, 1983). The extended version was included on the mini-LP ‘Heads Of Government’ (Gorgon, 1983) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds, 1983) (Reggae, 1983). In 1996, the song was included on ‘Heads Of Governement’ (Penthouse Records), a compilation of Mighty Diamonds tracks produced by Donovan Germain. It was also featured on other compilations, such as ‘Reggae Anthology: Penthouse Classics’ (VP Records, 2001) and ‘5 Decades Of Jamican’s Musical Heritage’ (Penthouse, 2012).______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There is a DJ version of the song existing: WALK & LOOK MAN (by Ranking Toyan) (label: Jah Guidance) (producer: Henry ‘Junjo’ Lawes), but the Mighty Diamonds song was never released combined with the DJ version. There is a nice mix of the two songs posted on YouTube, made by MightyDoctorBird. Ranking Toyan song was also issued on The Germain Revolutionary Sounds label.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: I had an hard time figuring out the exact recording year for the song HEADS OF GOVERNMENT. I initially tought it was from 1982, as it was included on the US version of the album ‘The Roots Is There’, which was probably released around December 1982, as the UK version* was released that specific month. That deduction happened to be false. The song was instead issued in 1980. I was able to come up to that conclusion after listening to a recording of Midnight Dread’s radio show (KTMI, California), originally broadcasted on December 7, 1980. When played on the radio show, the song wasn’t advertised as being a new single, so was probably circulating for at least a few months. * RADIO SHOW: www.mixcloud.com/midnightdread/the-mighty-diamonds-on-midnight-dread-48-11pm-1220am-ktim-san-rafael-ca-dec-7th-8th-1980-part-1/ ** THE ROOTS IS THERE: According to the UK Reggae Charts published on Tapir Reggae Discographies, the UK version of the album ‘The Roots Is There’ was issued in December 1982.

PRODUCERS CONFUSION This is quite confusing, as this song was produced by Donovan Germain, but was issued on Augustus Clarke’s label ‘Gussie Roots Sounds’. The two producers must have got a good partnership over the years, as several Mighty Diamonds songs were released on both producers labels at the same time. In this case, the Augustus Clarke labels are ‘Gussie Roots Sounds’ and ‘Music Works’. To my knowledge, three songs were produced by Donovan Germain and issued on both producers labels at the same time: • HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (Gussie Roots Sounds, 1980), (Germain Revolutionary Sounds, 1980), (Rub-A-Dub, 1980) (Reggae, 1980) • JUVENILE CHILD (Gussie Roots Sounds, 1981), (Music Works JA, 1981), (Germain Revolutionary Sounds, 1981), (Rub-A-Dub, 1981) • PRETTY WOMAN (Music Works JA, 1982), (Germain Revolutionary Sounds, 1982), (Reggae UK, 1982)

Again, to my knowledge, one song was produced by Augustus Clarke and issued on both producers labels at the same time: • LONG TIME/SOUP-UP-STAR (Music Works JA, 1985), (Music Works UK, 1985), (Germain Revolutionary Sounds, 1985)

One song was co produced by Donovan Germain and Augustus Clarke and issued on both producers labels at the same time: • EBONY & IVORY (Music Works JA, 1982), (Music Works UK, 1982), (Germain Revolutionary Sounds, 1982)

On the same topic, two songs were produced by Bunny Diamonds and were issued on several labels, including Donovan Germain labels at the same time: • KINARKY (Bad Gong 7-inch, 1983) (Bad Gong 12-inch, 1983) (Calabash, 1983) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds, 1983) • BROTHER MAN (Bad Gong, 1983) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds, 1983), (Reggae UK, 1983)What is even more confusing, is when the name of the producer is falsly identified on some labels. It’s the case for HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (7-inch single, Music Works) (wrongly credited to Augustus Clarke). JUVENILE CHILD (7-inch single, Music Works) (wrongly credited to Augustus Clarke). PRETTY WOMAN (7-inch single, Music Works) (wrongly credited to

Augustus Clarke). EBONY & IVORY (12-inch single, Germain Revolutionary Sounds) (wrongly credited to a single producer (Donovan Germain)). LONG TIME/SOUP-UP-STAR (12-inch single, Germain Revolutionary Sounds) (both songs wrongly credited to Donovan Germain). KINARKY (12-inch single, Germain Revolutionary Sounds) (wrongly credited to Donovan Germain). BROTHER MAN (12-inch single, Germain Revolutionary Sounds) (12-inch single, Reggae) (wrongly credited to Donovan Germain).The songs featured on the Jamaican and UK version of the album ‘The Roots Is There’ were all produced by Augustus Clarke. When the album was issued in North America, four songs were replaced. Out of those four ‘new’ tracks, three of them were produced by Donovan Germain (PRETTY WOMAN, HEADS OF GOVERNMENT and JUVENILE CHILD). The fourth one, EBONY & IVORY, was produced by Augustus Clarke.

HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (JA†)(1980) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds] ••• alternate single mix •••

12-INCH (A-side: Heads Of Government) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA† single released in 1980) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke]

Year: 1980 [see 7-inch for details]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: See the 7-inch single issued on ‘Gussie Roots Sounds’ for more information. The song HEADS OF GOVERNMENT was also issued on three different 12-inch singles. The three labels belongs to Donovan Germain and were used for specific markets. The year of activity for the three labels are: REVOLUTIONARY SOUNDS (1978-1987), RUB-A-DUB (1980-82)* and REGGAE (1982-83)**. The biography on Penthouse Records mention that RUB-A-DUB and REGGAE were subsidiary labels for distribution in USA and UK***. Even if thoses three labels were made for specific markets, all of them appeared in the UK reggae charts, so probably all of those labels were sold in UK at one point or another. (information: Tapir Reggae Discographies).

* The information taken from the Penthouse Records website mention that the RUB-A-DUB label, was operate in 1981-1982. I made a correction after checking the UK reggae charts published on Tapir Reggae Discographies: The song LOVE PARTY by George Nooks (Rub-A-Dub label) was in the charts on August 16, 1980.

** The official year that the REGGAE label started to be opperated in UK is 1982, but I’m mostly sure that this label was used in late 1980 or the beginning of 1981. (see the single HEADS OF GOVERNMENT, on the Reggae label, for more details).

*** The biography on Penthouse Records mention that RUB-A-DUB and REGGAE were subsidiary labels for distribution in USA and UK. I will use this as a guideline for my research, as I’m far from being a specialist for those labels. But I do made an observation. Looking at the years that both labels were active, I’m starting to think that both labels were possibly made for the UK market and that the REGGAE label might have been made as a replacement for the RUB-A-DUB label. There was five Mighty Diamonds songs released on those labels. The only Mighty Diamonds single that was released on both labels was HEADS OF GOVERNMENT. The other songs were, respectively: WHY WAR IN THE CITY (Rub-A-Dub, 1981), JUVENILE CHILD (Rub-A-Dub, 1981), PRETTY WOMAN (Reggae, 1982) and BROTHER MAN (Reggae, 1983). I also saw two singles with the artwork for REGGAE on the A-side and the artwork for RUB-A-DUB on the B-side. The first single is: SANDY (by Sugar Minott)/WHOM SHALL I BE AFFRAID OF (by Barrington Levy)). That single probably came out around February 1981. The second single that I found was: SANDY (by Sugar Minott)/WHY WAR IN THE CITY (by Mighty Diamonds). Again, that single probably surfaced around the same time, as the song WHY WAR IN THE CITY (Revolutionary Sounds) was in the UK reggae charts in January 1981.

† I raised another question. According to the biography available on the Internet, Donovan Germain lived in the USA from 1970 to 1987 (with probably frequent visit to Jamaica). As of 1980, the three labels ran by the producer mention ‘Made In Jamaica’, even if they were made for different markets. Were these vinyls really made in Jamaica or USA? I ask this question because after studying Joseph Hoo Kim catalogue with The Mighty Diamonds, as I’m mostly sure that the Hit Bound 12-inch were made in the US, while the Hit Bound 7-inch were still made in Jamaica, at least in the early 80s. Were the 12-inch singles mainly made for American and European markets? The answer is probably yes, while a handful of these circulating on the island, mainly for DJs purpose. Unless I find a different information, I will stick to the fact that these 12-inch singles were made in Jamaica. Starting of 1982/1983, the 12-inch singles doesn’t mention the place they were made anymore, except for the REGGAE label, which was made in England, starting of 1982 (And other labels that followed that were pressed in Europe (like Germain UK, Penthouse UK and possibly more).

HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (US*) (1980) [label: Rub-A-Dub] ••• alternate single mix •••12-INCH (A-side: Heads Of Government) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: no title) (credit: no name) (US* single released in 1980) (Rub-A-Dub_no code) INFO: pictures [RUB-A-DUB label on B-side]

12-INCH (A-side: Heads Of Government) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no name) (US* single released in 1980) (Rub-A-Dub_no code) INFO: pictures [GERMAIN label on B-side]

Matrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke]


Sound Sample: DeadlyDragonSound.com [A-side only] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: See the 7-inch single issued on ‘Gussie Roots Sounds’ and the 12-inch single issued on ‘Germain Revolutionary Sounds’ for more information. The biography on Penthouse Records mention that the labels RUB-A-DUB and REGGAE were subsidiary labels for distribution in USA and UK. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note:There seems to be at least two different pressings for this 12-inch single, as I found different pictures. FIRST: The A-side and B-side has the ‘Rub-A-Dub’ label. SECOND: The B-side has a complete different artwork: a black background, with white stars and the ‘GERMAIN’ signature written in red, gold & green letters.

* The label mention ‘Made in Jamaica’, but according to the biography on Penthouse Records, this label was made for US. So probably manufactured in Jamaica for the North American market.

HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (UK*) (1980) [label: Reggae] ••• alternate single mix •••12-INCH (A-side: Heads Of Government) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (UK* single released in 1980) (Reggae_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke]



Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: See the 7-inch single issued on ‘Gussie Roots Sounds’ and the 12-inch single issued on ‘Germain Revolutionary Sounds’ for more information. The biography on Penthouse Records mention that the labels RUB-A-DUB and REGGAE** were subsidiary labels for distribution in USA and UK. The B-side of this REGGAE single has a complete different artwork: a black background, with white stars and the ‘GERMAIN’ signature written in red, gold & green letters. But I also found a picture of the single without a stamp. Could it be that some singles were pressed with the REGGAE artwork on both sides, and the B-side didn’t have any stamps?


** The information taken from the Penthouse Records website mention that the REGGAE label was operated in 1982-1983. It’s true for the singles that were manufactured in England, but a few singles were issued before, in (late 1980 and) early 1981 with the same artwork. I often used the UK reggae charts published on Tapir Reggae Discographies trying to locate things in time. According to these charts, the first time one of those singles made the charts was in March 1982. That single was BABY LOVE (by The Tamlins) (code: REG 03). The code meant that it was the third single pressed in England, issued on the REGGAE label. By comparing the different pictures found on eBay and Internet reggae stores, I found a few singles issued on the REGGAE label that doesn’t have any codes, that mention ‘Made In Jamaica’ and ‘Produced by ENGLISH’. So far, I only found the existance of four singles made in Jamaica, but there could me more. They are: DANGER LIGHT (by Cultural Roots)/TOO LATE (by Cultural Roots), HEADS OF GOVERNMENT/VERSION (by Mighty Diamonds), SANDY (by Sugar Minott)/WHOM SHALL I BE AFFRAID OF (by Barrington Levy), SANDY (by Sugar Minott)/WHY WAR IN THE CITY (by Mighty Diamonds). The song WHOM SHALL I BE AFRAID OF (label Revolutionary Sounds) was in the UK reggae chart, on January 17, 1981. The song SANDY (label Revolutionary Sounds) was in the UK reggae chart, on February 7, 1981. The single WHY WAR IN THE CITY (Revolutionary Sounds) was in the UK reggae charts on January 17, 1981. The singles with SANDY/WHOM SHALL I BE AFFRAID OF uses both artwork (aka REGGAE on A-side and RUB-A-DUB on B-side). Same thing occured for the singe SANDY/WHY WAR IN THE CITY. My conclusion: The artwork for the REGGAE label was used in late 1980 and early 1981 for a few singles, was put aside until Spring 1982 when the label was revived in England, with pressings that starts with code REG 01 (and probably ended in 1983 with the code REG 23). I’m not sure all the codes were officially used as I wasn’t able to locate any information for singles with the following codes: REG 05, REG 08, REG 09, REG 10, REG 11, REG 12, REG 16, REG 17, REG 18, REG 19 and REG 22. But my research wasn’t exhaustive.

HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (1980) (JA) [label: Music Works] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1981

HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (1980) (JA) [label: Stair Way] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1995 (This is a remix produced by Bunny Diamond. Is this the original track produced by Donovan Germain?)

HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (on B-SIDE) (1980) (JA) [label: Relic International] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1997

HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (1980) (JA) [label: Penthouse Vintage] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1998

HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (VERSION) (JA) (1980) [label: Gussie Roots Sounds]7-INCH (A-side: Heads Of Government) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1980) (Gussie Roots Sounds_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 1290__DSR 1291Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke] [even if the label is GUSSIE ROOTS SOUNDS (Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke)]



Pictures: A+BRiddim: Babylon Trap ThemNote: See upper for more details.

HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (VERSION) (JA†) (1980) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds]

12-INCH (A-side: Heads Of Government) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA† single released in 1980) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke]


Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: ANote: See upper for more details.

HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (VERSION) (US*) (1980) [label: Rub-A-Dub] ••• alternate single mix •••12-INCH (A-side: Heads Of Government) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US* single released in 1980) (Rub-A-Dub_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke]





HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (VERSION) (UK*) (1980) [label: Reggae]12-INCH (A-side: Heads Of Government) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (UK* single released in 1980) (Reggae_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke]




* The label mention ‘Made in Jamaica’, but according to the biography on Penthouse Records, this label was made for UK. So probably manufactured in Jamaica for the European market. But make sure you read the comment I wrote about the REGGAE label, under HEADS OF GEVERNMENT single.

HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (VERSION) (1980) (JA) [label: Music Works] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1981

HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (DJ VERSION) (1980) (UK) [label: Reggae]••• Toyan made a song named GIRLS NOW A DAYS with the riddim track of ‘Heads Of Governement’. I’ve heard a 60 secs extract, but there wasn’t The Mighty Diamonds. The whole song could be checked to verify. The code for this single is REG 06, so logically made in 1982. The single was press on clear vinyl.

ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE (JA) (1980) [label: Gussie Roots Sounds] [cover song] ••• Non LP song* •••7-INCH (A-side: Only The Strong Survive) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1980) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]



Pictures: A______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The original song was made by Jerry Buttler in 1968 (composed by Kenneth Gamble/Leon Huff/Jerry Butler) and reached position No.4 in Billboard Top 100 on March 1st 1969 and became it’s first million selling single. In April 1969, it peaked at No.1 on Billboard R&B Chart (April 5th and April 12th). The song was recorded for his 1968 album ‘The Ice Man Cometh’. It was the most successful single of his career. The song was also recorded by Elvis Presley (1969), Billy Paul (1977) and The Trammps (2003). (Elvis Presley recorded the song in February 1969 for the album ‘From Elvis In Memphis’, which was released in June 1969. Billy Paul recorded the album ‘Only The Strong Survive’ in 1977 and the single peaked on Billboard R&B Singles charts at No.68 in early 1978). ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: I think both the 7-inch and the 12-inch singles of ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE were done in Jamaica, but for different markets: The 7-inch would be for Jamaica and the 12-inch would be for US/UK. The label of the 7-inch single mention “Dist. by Federal Records, 220 Marcus Garvey Dr., Kingston 11”. The label of this 12-inch single mention “Dist. by: Chin Randys Records, 1342 St. Johns Place, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11213, (212) 778-9470”. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Apart from being issued on this 12-inch single, the Mighty Diamonds song was later included on the mini-LP ‘Kouchie Vibes’ (Burning Sounds, 1984). The information written on the back sleeve of ‘Kouchie Vibes’ mention that the song was from 1980, but three major record stores placed it in 1979. [Ernie B: 1979] [RecordCollector: 1979] [ReggaeFever: 1979]. Two things needs to be taken into consideration: the sleeve of ‘Kouchie Vibes’ seems to have at least one mistake as it mention the song FOOLS RUSH IN to be from 1980, when it was issued as the B-side of the 12-inch DANGER IN YOUR EYES in 1978. The second thing: I’ve seen several mistakes from reggae stores when it comes to write the release years of music. Therefore, I think the most acurate source is the information coming from the ‘Kouchie Vibes’ sleeve.

ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE (US*) (1980) [label: Gussie Roots Sounds]12-INCH (A-side: Only The Strong Survive) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Aware Of Love) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (US* single released in 1980) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]


Sound Sample: DeadlyDragonSound.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: See upper for more details. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note*: I think both the 7-inch and the 12-inch singles were done in Jamaica, but for different markets: The 7-inch would be for Jamaica and the 12-inch would be for US/UK. The label of the 7-inch single mention “Dist. by Federal Records, 220 Marcus Garvey Dr., Kingston 11”. The label of this 12-inch single mention “Dist. by: Chin Randys Records, 1342 St. Johns Place, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11213, (212) 778-9470”. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The two songs featured on this 12-inch were later included on the mini-LP ‘Kouchie Vibes’ (Burning Sounds, 1984). The information written on the back of the ‘Kouchie Vibes’ album mention that the songs were recorded in 1980, but three major record stores placed it in 1979. [Ernie B: 1979] [RecordCollector: 1979] [ReggaeFever: 1979]. Two things needs to be taken into consideration: the sleeve of ‘Kouchie Vibes’ seems to have at least one mistake as it mention the song FOOLS RUSH IN to be from 1980, when it was issued as the B-side of the 12-inch DANGER IN YOUR EYES in 1978. The second thing: I’ve seen several mistakes from reggae stores when it comes to write the release years of music. Therefore, I think the most accurate source is the information coming from the ‘Kouchie Vibes’ sleeve.

ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE (VERSION) (JA) (1980) [label: Gussie Roots Sounds] [cover song] ••• Non LP song* •••7-INCH (A-side: Only The Strong Survive) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1980) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]




PEOPLE (UK) (1980) [label: Orbit]7-INCH (A-side: People) (credit: Judge Diamond) (B-side: semi-blank (People’s Dub)) (credit: semi-blank (no artist)) (UK single released in 1980) (Orbit__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: UnknownProducer: Enos McLeod (the 12-inch singles says Enos McLeod & Q City)

Year: 1980 (written on label)

Sound Sample: YouTubePictures: A______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Some of the 7-inch singles on Orbit seems to be released in Jamaican (aka: Tel-Aviv) but the majorities seems to be released in UK. To be confirmed. The timing of the 12-inch seems to be 6m22s. The song featured on the Pressure Sounds CD: The Genius Of Enos last 3m22s and is mostlikely the version used on the 7-inch single.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: According to the liner notes of the compilation ‘The Genius Of Enos’, the musicians on this track are: Sly Dunbar (drums), Ronnie Shakespeare (bass), Sticky (percussion), Bingy Bunny (rhythm guitar), Willie Lindo (lead guitar), Erroll ‘E.T.’ Thompson (engineer). Recording studio: Joe Gibbs Studio. The musicians are enumerated on page 5 of the bookletEXACT TEXT FROM BOOKLET: “The song PEOPLE was voiced by Judge Diamond, at a period when Tabby Diamond was also cutting solo sides in the U.S. PEOPLE was mixed by E.T. (Erroll Thompson) with Sly & Robbie on rhythm, Sticky on percussion, Bingy Bunny on rhythm guitar and Willie Lindo on lead”. Liner notes by Steve Barker, taken from the 1996 compilation ‘The Genius Of Enos’.A seller on eBay mention that the issue of Black Echoes (December 27, 1980) features “tour & new release adverts include Shakatak, Judge Diamond Enos McCloud”. My understanding of this: the single probably came out in December 1980.

PEOPLE (UK) (1980) [label: Orbit]12-INCH (A-side: Puppy Love) (credit: Bobby Denver) (B-side: People) (credit: Judge Diamond) (UK single released in 1980) (Orbit__ORB 808) INFO: picturesMatrix: ORBIT 808 A EG__ORBIT 808 AA EGProducer: Enos McLeod & Q CityYear: 1980Sound Sample: YouTubePictures: A+BNote: The year of released is written on th 7-inch single, but not on the 12-inch single. Mostl likely, also issued in 1980. The 12-inch single runs longer than the 7-inch single: 6m44s (A-Side) and 6m22s (B-Side).

PEOPLE (1980) (UK) [label: Amussu Music] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2014

PEOPLE (VERSION) (UK) (1980) [label: Orbit] (aka: People’s Dub)(A-side: People) (credit: Judge Diamond) (B-side: People’s Dub) (credit: no artist) (UK single released in 1980) (Orbit__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: UnknownProducer: Enos McLeod (the 12-inch singles says Enos McLeod & Q City)

Year: 1980Sound Sample: –Pictures: ANote: see upper

WISE SON (JA) (1980) [label: Music Works]7-INCH (A-side: Wise Son) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: no titles (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1980) (Music Works_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 2271-A__DSR 2272-B [Discogs]

Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1980 [Info taken on the back sleeve of the 1981 LP ‘Indestructible’]


Pictures: A+BRiddim: Live & Learn______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was at least three pressings of that single, as I found pictures of this 7-inch with two different stamps. The third picture features a different Music Works label, with yellow and orange stripes.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: At time of doing the research, I’m still hesitant whether this song is from 1980 or 1981. The back sleeve of the 1984 album ‘Kouchie Vibes’ mention that WISE SON is from 1981, but the same sleeve made a mistake by placing the song FOOLS RUSH IN in 1980, when it was issued in 1978, on the B-side of the 12-inch ‘DANGER IN YOUR EYES’. The back sleeve of the 1981 album ‘Indestructible’ mention that this song was a hit in 1980. The text for the other songs are accurate, so I tend to believe it’s true. The album ‘Indestructible’, is in fact the US version of the album ‘Changes’, with a few different songs, released on the Alligator label. Here is the complete text features on the back sleeve: ‘A smooth flowing song of simple religious truth and The Diamonds #1 hit of 1980. It appears on album for the first time’.

WISE SON (JA) (1980) [label: Music Works]12-INCH (A-side: Wise Son (extended version with U-Brown?)) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1980) (Music Works_no code) INFO: pictures12-INCH (A-side: Wise Son (extended version with U-Brown?)) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1980) (Music Works_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1980 [Info taken on the back sleeve of the 1981 LP ‘Indestructible’]

Sound Sample: eBay only [A-side] YouTube [ www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzunhGemNic#t=12 ] • unable to only paste the YouTube code, need complete address •

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The 12-inch probably features the extended version of WISE SON with U-Brown, which was later included on the ‘Kouchie Vibes’ album (Burning Sound, 1984). There was at least two pressings of the 12-inch single on the Music Work label, as I found pictures of this 12-inch with two different stamps. One of the 12-inch came in a sleeve that says ‘Disco 45 Reggae’ with red & black ink design on a white background, with a sticker that mention “VP Records Distributors”. See upper for more details. The seller on GrooveCollector.com mention “Include DUB and VERSION on B-side”.

WISE SON (CANADA) (1980) [label: King Culture]12-INCH (A-side: Wise Son) (credit: Mighty Diamonds (with U-Brown)) (B-side: Wise Son Instrumental (Version)) (credit: no names) (Canadian single released in 1980) (King Culture_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1980 [Info taken on the back sleeve of the 1981 LP ‘Indestructible’]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side & B-side] YouTube [ www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzunhGemNic#t=12 ] • unable to only paste the YouTube code, need complete address •

Pictures: A______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The seller of eBay mentioned that this is a Canadian Pressing, even if the label says “Made in Jamaica”, which would make sense, otherwise, why make a single on Music Works and King Culture? See upper for more details.

WISE SON (VERSION) (JA) (1980) [label: Music Works]7-INCH (A-side: Wise Son) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: no titles (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1980) (Music Works_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 2271-A__DSR 2272-B [Discogs]


Year: 1980 [Info taken on the back sleeve of the 1981 LP ‘Indestructible’]



WISE SON (VERSION) (JA) (1980) [label: Music Works]12-INCH (A-side: Wise Son (extended version with U-Brown?)) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1980) (Music Works_no code) INFO: picture12-INCH (A-side: Wise Son (extended version with U-Brown?)) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1980) (Music Works_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1980 [Info taken on the back sleeve of the 1981 LP ‘Indestructible’]

Sound Sample: eBay only [A-side] YouTube [ www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzunhGemNic#t=12 ] • unable to only paste the YouTube code, need complete address •

Pictures: A______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The 12-inch probably features the extended version of WISE SON with U-Brown, which was later included on the ‘Kouchie Vibes’ album (Burning Sound, 1984). There was at least two pressings of the 12-inch single on the Music Work label, as I found pictures of this 12-inch with two different stamps. One of the 12-inch came in a sleeve that says ‘Disco 45 Reggae’ with red & black ink design on a white background, with a sticker that mention “VP Records Distributors”. See upper for more details. The seller on GrooveCollector.com mention “Include DUB and VERSION on B-side”.

WISE SON (VERSION) (CANADA) (1980) [label: King Culture]12-INCH (A-side: Wise Son) (credit: Mighty Diamonds (with U-Brown)) (B-side: Wise Son Instrumental (Version)) (credit: no names) (Canadian single released in 1980) (King Culture_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1980 [Info taken on the back sleeve of the 1981 LP ‘Indestructible’]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side & B-side] YouTube [ www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzunhGemNic#t=12 ] • unable to only paste the YouTube code, need complete address •

Pictures: A______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The seller of eBay mentioned that this is a Canadian Pressing, even if the label says “Made in Jamaica”, which would make sense, otherwise, why make a single on Music Works and King Culture? See upper for more details.

WISE SON (DJ VERSION) (JA) [label: Music Works]••• see the 12-inch single of WISE SON. Not written on the label. Probably both Jamaican and Canadian versions of the 12-inch features U-Brown toasting on A-side.

WISE SON (DJ VERSION) (CANADA) [label: King Culture]••• see the 12-inch single of WISE SON. Not written on the label. Probably both Jamaican and Canadian versions of the 12-inch features U-Brown toasting on A-side.

1981 HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (JA) (1980) [label: Music Works] ••• 1981 RE-ISSUE ••• ••• alternate single mix (to be confirmed) •••7-INCH (A-side: Heads Of Government) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1981) (Music Works_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke] [producer falsly written on the single]



Pictures: A______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: See 1980 for details on the original single. This is a repress of the single, probably issued around 1981, when the Music Works labels were printed with yellow, orange and red stripes. There is a mistake on the label. The song is falsly credited to producer Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke. The producer is Donovan Germain.______________________________________________________________________________________________

••••• Repress No.1 (Music Works): The Music Works label with yellow, orange and red tripes, which was used starting of 1981 (VERSION on B-side). (year: my guess approx. 1981) • Repress No.2 (Stair Way): The label mention that it’s a remix, produced by Bunny Diamond. Is this the original recording? (UNKNOWN on B-side). (year: my guess approx. 1995) • Repress No.3 (Relic International): Purple label with black letterings (LEADING ME ON on A-Side). (year: 1997) • Repress No.4 (Penthouse Vintage): Pink label, with e-mail: [email protected] (PRETTY WOMAN on B-Side) (year: approx. 1998)

HEY GIRL (UK) (1975) [label: Jama] ••• 1981 RE-ISSUE •••12-INCH (A-side: Hey Girl) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Fade Away/Roots Man) (credit: Junior Byles & I Roy) (UK single released in 1981) (Jama_JADC. 0014) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [recorded in 1975, repressed around 1981]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [ OQRdr-5GjwM ]

Pictures: A+BNote: The song was recorded in early 1975 (or late 1974) but this 12-inch single was only issued in 1981 (or late 1980), according to the Jama discography available on Tapir’s Reggae Discographies. The persone that made the discography state 1980 for the single JACD 0012 and 1981 for JACD 0016, but the dates aren’t written in between. There was (at least) three pressings for that 12-inch: one with a YELLOW label (with black text), one with ORANGE label (with brown text), one with a ORANGE label (with black text). I tend to think that the YELLOW label came first and that the two ORANGE labels might have been issued many years after. The country (England) is only written on the ORANGE label (with black text). The original 1975 Jama 7-inch single has the song BUDGET SQUEEZE (by Soul Syndicate) on the B-side. On RootsVinylGuide.com, here is an auction that features the Orange label with brown ink in June 2010, so that repress was definitively done before. On the same website, there is an auction with the YELLOW label in April 2010.• Repress No.1 (HitBound): GREEN INK with blue stamp (year: probably 1978) [label: Hit Bound]• Repress No.1 (HitBound): RED INK with blue stamp (year: probably 1978) [label: Hit Bound]• Repress No.2 (Cord): Yellow label with black stamps (year: 1978) [label: Cord]••••• Repress No.3 (Jama 12-inch): BLACK INK on YELLOW LABEL no country mentionned, but mostlikely England (year: approx. 1981) [label: Jama]••••• Repress No.3 (Jama 12-inch): BROWN INK on FADED ORANGE LABEL, no country mentionned, but mostlikely England (year: approx. 1981) [label: Jama]••••• Repress No.3 (Jama 12-inch): BLACK INK on FADED ORANGE LABEL, mention “made in England” (year: approx. 1981) [label: Jama]

JUVENILE CHILD (JA) (1981) [label: Gussie Roots Sounds]7-INCH (A-side: Juvenile Child) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1981) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: Picture7-INCH (A-side: Juvenile Child) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: half-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1981) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: PictureMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke] [even if the label is GUSSIE ROOTS SOUNDS (Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke)]

Year: 1981 [written on the 12-inch singles]


Pictures: A+BRiddim: Shank I Sheck ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was three studio versions of JUVENILE CHILD released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Donovan Germain in 1981 (regular length: 3m40, extended version 7m00). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Bunny Diamond in 1991 and featured on the album ‘Tour The World’ (length: 3m44). The THIRD VERSION featured Mighty Diamonds with Tenor Senior and was produced by Bunny Diamond. That recording of the song is exclusive to the 7-inch singles ((Stair Way Records, around 1995) and (Relic International, 1997)).______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song JUVENILE CHILD was issued on both Augustus Clarke labels (GUSSIE ROOTS SOUNDS and MUSIC WORKS) and Donovan Germain labels (GERMAIN REVOLUTIONARY SOUNDS and RUB-A-DUB), which raise the question: “Who is the producer?”, specially that the Music Works label mention Augustus Clarke as the producer and Germain Revolutionary Sounds/Rub-A-Dub mention Donovan Germain. The answer is Donovan Germain. A few tips were able to point in that direction: The song wasn’t included on the Jamaican and UK version of the album ‘The Roots Is There’, on which Augustus Clarke is the only producer. When that LP was issued in USA (and Japan), several Donovan Germain hits were used to replace some of the songs, including JUVENILE CHILD. The matrix on one of the 12-inch single is “DG-41985” (for Donovan Germain). The song was also included on the Mighty Diamonds compilation ‘Heads Of Governement’ (1996, Penthouse) which strictly includes Donovan Germain produced material. Look under the song HEADS OF GOVERNMENT, upper on this list, for more details on this topic.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The GUSSIE ROOTS SOUNDS and the MUSIC WORKS singles seems to have been pressed around the same time as the sams stamp was used for both singles. The label GUSSIE ROOTS SOUNDS was probably used initially in 1981 and the label MUSIC WORKS was probably used for repress in 1982. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song JUVENILE CHILD was included on the North American version of the album ‘The Roots Is There’, (Music Works, December 1982) and the Japanese version of the album retitled ‘Ebony & Ivory’ (Woorell, 1983). It wasn’t featured on the Jamaican and UK release of ‘The Roots Is There’, It was instead included on the mini-LP ‘Heads Of Government’ (Gorgon (JA)/Revolutionary Sounds (JA)/Reggae (UK), 1983). It was later featured on one Mighty Diamonds compilation: ‘Heads Of Government’ (Penthouse, 1996). The second recording of the song (produced by Bunny Diamond in 1991) was included on ‘Natural Natty Reggae’ (Mélodie, 2000) and ‘The Best Of The Mighty Diamonds’ (Seymour/Time Square, 2004).

JUVENILE CHILD (JA) (1981) [label: Music Works]7-INCH (A-side: Juvenile Child) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1981) (Music Works__no code) INFO: PictureMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1981Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]


JUVENILE CHILD (JA) (1981) [label: Music Works]12-INCH (A-side: semi-blank label (Reggae Sunsplash)) (credit: semi-blank (Lee Van Cliff)) (B-side: semi-blank (Juvenile Child)) (credit: semi-blank (Mighty Diamonds)) (JA single released in 1981) (Music Works__no code) INFO: PictureMatrix: DG-41985-A__DG-41985-B [CollectorsFrenzy]

Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke]


Pictures: ANote: The picture of this single posted on the website CollectorsFrenzy.com doesn’t have any stamp. It’s a plain Music Works label. Are both sides without stamps? According to the website Collectors Frenzy, the song REGGAE SUNSPLASH is on the A-side and the song JUVENILE CHILD is on the B-side, while Discogs state the oposite. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Reggae artist ‘Lee Van Cliff’ took his name after the American actor ‘Lee Van Cleef’, known for portraying villains in western movies, such as ‘The Good, The Bad & The Ugly’. During his career, the musician used mainly the spelling ‘Lee Van Cliff’, but also wrote it like the actor on a few singles and the LP ‘Reggae Sunsplash’ (Germain Revolutionary Sounds, 1982). The only singles that I found with the spelling ‘Van Cleef’ are: DREAD FE DE YARD (Gorgon, 198X), GONE WATER GONE (Greensleeves, 1981), EBONY & IVORY (Music Works, 1982), MR DYNAMITE (Greensleeves, 1983) and PARAFANACTIC (Wackies, 198X). The song REGGAE SUNSLPASH was recorded in 1981, but according to the websites ‘Roots-Archives.com’ and ‘Penthouse Records.free.fr’ the LP was issued the following year.

JUVENILE CHILD (JA*) (1981) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds]12-INCH (A-side: Juvenile Child) (credit: Mighty Diamonds & Chico (Of We The People)) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA* single released in 1981) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke]


Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [pM_iAavf7dE]

Pictures: ANote: There was two different 12-inch singles issued on the label GERMAIN REVOLUTIONARY SOUNDS: one in 1981 and a repress made in late 1985. The first single features the artist Chico (of We The Poeple). The second single have the following code printed on the label: “RGD 500” (and also: 31985, which probably means the third single pressed in 1985 as later singles have a similar code, like “DG7-1985”). This latest single was also featured in the UK Reggae Charts on January 4, 1986 (source: charts published on Tapir Reggae Discographies). Does the 1985 repress features the exact same mix as the 12-inch single issued in 1981? I will eventually try to find the answer.

* This specific single mention ‘Made In Jamaica’and it’s possibly the case. I raise the question about the 12-inch singles if they were manufactured in USA or Jamaica, specially in the early 80s as the Donovan Germain 12-inch singles often mentionned ‘Made in Jamaica’ but eventually, this wasn’t included on the labels anymore. I might be wrong, but I think the 7-inch singles were made in Jamaica and possibily all the 12-inch singles were made in USA (even if it was written ‘Made In Jamaica’), unless it has changed over the years. Look under the single HEADS OF GOVERNMENT for more details on this topic.

JUVENILE CHILD (US*) (1981) [label: Rub-A-Dub]12-INCH (A-side: Juvenile Child) (credit: Mighty Diamonds & Chico (Of We The People)) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US* single released in 1981) (Rub-A-Dub_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke]


Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side] YouTube [ pM_iAavf7dE ]

Pictures: A+BNote: See the 7-inch single issued on ‘Gussie Roots Sounds’ and the 12-inch single issued on ‘Germain Revolutionary Sounds’ for more information. The biography on Penthouse Records mention that the labels RUB-A-DUB and REGGAE were subsidiary labels for distribution in USA and UK. The B-side of this RUB-A-DUB single has the same artworks as the A-side, which is not always the case as some singles have a complete different artwork on the B-side: a black background, with white stars and the ‘GERMAIN’ signature written in red, gold & green letters.


JUVENILE CHILD (1981) (JA) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds] ••• RE-ISSUE (with ‘The Same Knife’ on B-side) •••••• see 1985

JUVENILE CHILD (VERSION) (JA) (1981) [label: Gussie Roots Sounds]7-INCH (A-side: Juvenile Child) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1981) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: Picture7-INCH (A-side: Juvenile Child) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: half-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1981) (Gussie Roots Sounds__no code) INFO: PictureMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke] [even if the label is GUSSIE ROOTS SOUNDS (Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke)]

Year: 1981 [written on the 12-inch singles]


Pictures: A+BRiddim: Shank I Sheck Note: See upper for details.

JUVENILE CHILD (VERSION) (JA) (1981) [label: Music Works]7-INCH (A-side: Juvenile Child) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1981) (Music Works__no code) INFO: PictureMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1981Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]


JUVENILE CHILD (VERSION) (JA*) (1981) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds]12-INCH (A-side: Juvenile Child) (credit: Mighty Diamonds & Chico (Of We The People)) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA* single released in 1981) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke]


Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [pM_iAavf7dE]


JUVENILE CHILD (VERSION) (US*) (1981) [label: Rub-A-Dub]12-INCH (A-side: Juvenile Child) (credit: Mighty Diamonds & Chico (Of We The People)) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US* single released in 1981) (Rub-A-Dub_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke]


Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side] YouTube [ pM_iAavf7dE ]


JUVENILE CHILD (recording No.2) (1991)••• never issued as a single, only available on the album ‘Tour The World’

JUVENILE CHILD (recording No.3) (1995) (JA) [label: Stair Way] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1995

JUVENILE CHILD (recording No.3) (1995) (JA) [label: Relic International] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1997

LET THE DOLLAR CIRCULATE (JA) (1981) [label: Thunder Bolt] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Let The Dollar Circulate) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Dollar Racket) (credit: Trinity) (JA single released in 1981) (Thunder Bolt_no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: – Producer: Ossie HibbertYear: 1981 [UK reggae charts: April 4, 1981] [INFO: Charts compiled by Daddy Kool – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side and B-Side]

Pictures: A+BNote: Some reggae stores mention that DOLLAR RACKET is the A-side of this single...

LET THE DOLLAR CIRCULATE (JA) (1981) [label: Thunder Bolt]12-INCH (A-side: Let The Dollar Circulate) (credit: The Mighty Diamond & Trinity) (B-side: Dollar Racket Version) (credit: Ossie, Sly & Robbie) (JA single released in 1981) (Thunder Bolt_no code) INFO: PictureMatrix: – Producer: Ossie HibbertYear: 1981 [UK reggae charts: April 4, 1981] [INFO: Charts compiled by Daddy Kool – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: DeadlyDragonSound.com + YouTube [A-side only]

Pictures: ANote: I guess there is two songs on the A-side: LET THE DOLLAR CIRCULATE and DOLLAR RACKET. The B-side has probably the same name as the UK 12-inch... To be confirmed. The name of the riddim is ‘A Fool’.

LET THE DOLLAR CIRCULATE (UK) (1981) [label: Thunder Bolt] [CLEAR VINYL EDITION]12-INCH (A-side: Let The Dollar Circulate) (credit: The Mighty Diamond & Trinity) (B-side: Dollar Racket Version) (credit: Ossie, Sly & Robbie) (JA single released in 1981) (Thunder Bolt_TB-D 03) INFO: PicturesMatrix: – Producer: Ossie HibbertYear: 1981 [UK reggae charts: April 4, 1981] [INFO: Charts compiled by Daddy Kool – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch + YouTube [A-side and B-Side]

Pictures: A+BNote: Clear vinyl

LET THE DOLLAR CIRCULATE (UK) (1981) [label: Thunder Bolt] [BLACK VINYL EDITION]12-INCH (A-side: Let The Dollar Circulate) (credit: The Mighty Diamond & Trinity) (B-side: Dollar Racket Version) (credit: Ossie, Sly & Robbie) (JA single released in 1981) (Thunder Bolt_TB-D 03) INFO: PicturesMatrix: – Producer: Ossie HibbertYear: 1981 [UK reggae charts: April 4, 1981] [INFO: Charts compiled by Daddy Kool – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side and B-Side]

Pictures: A+BNote: Black vinyl

LET THE DOLLAR CIRCULATE (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1981) [label: Thunder Bolt] (aka: Dollar Racket)7-INCH (A-side: Let The Dollar Circulate) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Dollar Racket) (credit: Trinity) (JA single released in 1981) (Thunder Bolt_no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: – Producer: Ossie HibbertYear: 1981 [UK reggae charts: April 4, 1981] [INFO: Charts compiled by Daddy Kool – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.com [A-side and B-Side]

Pictures: A+BNote: See upper

LET THE DOLLAR CIRCULATE (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1981) [label: –] (aka: Dollar Racket)••• It seems like every 12-inch have the song DOLLAR RACKET on the A-side: the label mention TRINITY (the DJ), but not the name of the song.

MAKE HASTE (JA) (1981) [label: African Museum]12-INCH (A-side: Wicked A Fight) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Make Haste) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1981) (African Museum_AM04) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Gregory IsaacsYear: 1981 [personnal deduction]


Pictures: A+B NOTE: The label for WICKED A FIGHT / MAKE HASTE have a similar look with Errol ‘Falbba’ Holt DANGER ZONE. Discogs have the information that this 12-inch is from 1979. I’m not so sure. By comparing the labels above I would tend to say that both 12-inches are from 1981. The 12-inch NEXT TO YOU could possibly be AM01 (not written on the label) (charts: May 1980). The 12-inch WAILING RUDY could possibly be AM02 (not written on the label) (Charts: August 1980) (Discogs write AM2, but I don’t know where they got that info... maybe the matrix).The 12-inch IF YOU SEE MARY could possibly be AM03 (not written on the label) (Charts: December 1980).The 12-inch AM07 was issued in 1982. The font (lettering) used for the label looks like TOP TEN, which was also issued in 1981. (Discogs write AM5, but I don’t know where they got that info... maybe the matrix). I assued that the 12-inch were released at the same time that the song was in the UK charts.

ONE LOVE (JA) (1981) [label: Gorgon]12-INCH (A-side: One Love) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Wicked Man) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1981) (Gorgon Records_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Mighty DiamondsYear: 1981 (my conclusion)

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side and B-side]

Pictures: A+BNote: Which single comes first: the Gorgon Records or the Bad Gong records? The Gorgon Records might have been issued first and The Diamonds decided to re-issue this song on their label. Interesting point: the album ‘Trinity Meet The Mighty Diamonds’ was issued on both Bad Gong and Gorgon Records in 1979. Maybe this can help confirming my theory that this single is probably from 1980. But the 1983 album ‘Heads Of Government’ was also issued on Gorgon records... At first, after comparing the multiple Bad Gong labels, I’m was tempted to place it around 1983, but by listening to the songs excerpts, I can definitively say it has Sly & Robbie on riddim section and that it also sounds quite similar to Black Uhuru’s Sinsemilla’s album, therefore I would place it in 1981. FIRST HYPOTHESIS: The songs ONE LOVE/WICKED MAN were issued on the Gorgon label in 1980 or 1981 and those songs were repressed in 1982 or 1983 on the Bad Gong label. SECOND HYPOTHESIS: Both GORGON and BAD GONG singles were issued in late 1980 or 1981. The Bad Gong label had a brand new look. In 1982, Bunny Diamond tried a different look for the single PROVERBS but decided to come back to a similar look to the ONE LOVE/WICKED MAN single for the singles released after the PROVERBS single.

ONE LOVE (JA) (1981) [label: Bad Gong]12-INCH (A-side: One Love) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Wicked Man) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1981) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: DSR 8918 (or DSR 8198)


Sound Sample: – [see the Gorgon Records 12-inch]

Pictures: ANote: See the Gorgon single for more details.

PARTY TIME (JA) (1981) ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Party Time) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Jump In The Line) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professional’s) (JA single released in 1981) (Errol T Records_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: JGM 4483 Producer: Joel Gibson & Errol ThompsonYear: 1981 [UK reggae charts: September 5, 1981]* [INFO: Charts compiled by Jah Timothy – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side] YouTube [ (rabgAoQOtus) ] or [ (qh_Pr2Y2FJo) ]

Pictures: A+BNote: The Mighty Diamonds have four different songs with similar titles that can lead to confusion: First, the song PARTY included on the album ‘Tell We What’s Wrong’, released in August 1980. The year of this recording is unknown, but should be around 1978 as this LP features several singles recorded around that time. The label of this LP says 1979 but was issued in August 1980 according to the UK charts. Second, the song PARTY TIME, produced by Joel Gibson & Errol Thompson. This single was issued in August 1981. Third, the song PARTY TIME, produced by Augustus Clarke and included on the album ‘Changes’ (December 1981), which is a cover from the classic Heptones song recorded in 1968. This third song was never issued as a single, but was regularly performed live by The Diamonds over the years. Sometimes written WE’VE GOT TO LIVE SOME LIFE, specially in concert listing, but not to be confused with one of the earliest Mighty Diamonds recording named GOT TO LIVE SOME LIFE, which is in fact an early version of SET ME FREE. Fourth, there’s a song name PARTY TIME by The Mighty Diamonds included on the compilation ‘Party Time Vol.1’ (Outernational, 1991). I haven’t heard the song, but logically that would also be a re-recording of the Heptones classic. The discography made by Carter Van Pelt mention that there is a 12-inch single for that recording, but I haven’t found any pictures of that single yet. Note: There is at least three different pressing of that single as I found three different pictures. FIRST PICTURE: red+blue ink with printed title (in blak), SECOND PICTURE: red+blue ink with blue stamp, THIRD PICTURE: red+yellow ink with blue stamp.

PARTY TIME (JA) (1981)12-INCH (A-side: Party Time) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Jump In The Line) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professional’s) (JA single released in 1981) (Gibbs_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joel Gibson & Errol ThompsonYear: 1981 [UK reggae charts: August 15, 1981] [INFO: Charts compiled by Dub Vendor – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]


Pictures: A+BNote: See upper for details. Does the A-side also features the DJ version with Prince Mohamed

PARTY TIME (US) (1981) [label: JGM]12-INCH (A-side: Party Time) (credit: Mighty Diamonds And Prince Mohamed) (B-side: Let’s Have Fun) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (US single released in 1981) (JGM_JGML 8145) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joel Gibson & Errol ThompsonYear: 1981Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: ANote: The details on the reggae store are mentioning Lui Lepki instead of Prince Mohamed. The sound sample doesn’t feature Prince Mohamed (or Lui Lepki).

PARTY TIME (VERSION) (JA) (1981) [label: Errol T] (aka: Jump In The Line OR Let’s Have Fun)7-INCH (A-side: Party Time) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Jump In The Line) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professional’s) (JA single released in 1981) (Errol T Records_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: JGM 4483 Producer: Joel Gibson & Errol ThompsonYear: 1981 [UK reggae charts: September 5, 1981] [INFO: Charts compiled by Jah Timothy – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]


Pictures: A+BNote: it seems like JUMP IN THE LINE may be the exact same version as LET’S HAVE FUN. To be confirmed.

PARTY TIME (VERSION) (JA) (1981) [label:Gibbs] (aka: Jump In The Lione OR Let’s Have Fun)12-INCH (A-side: Party Time) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Jump In The Line) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professional’s) (JA single released in 1981) (Gibbs_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joel Gibson & Errol ThompsonYear: 1981 [UK reggae charts: August 15, 1981] [INFO: Charts compiled by Dub Vendor – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]



PARTY TIME (VERSION) (US) (1981) [label: JGM] (aka: Jump In The Lione OR Let’s Have Fun)12-INCH (A-side: Party Time) (credit: Mighty Diamonds And Prince Mohamed) (B-side: Lets Have Some Fun) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (US single released in 1981) (JGM_JGML 8145) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joel Gibson & Errol ThompsonYear: 1981Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]


PARTY TIME (DIFFERENT SONG) (UK) (1981*) [label: Music Works]7-INCH (A-side: Pass The Kouchie) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Party Time) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1981*) (Music Works__RT 100) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1981*Sound Sample: – [not found for that specific vinyl]

Pictures: A+BNote: The songs were recorded in 1981, but the single is possibly from January 1982.The label doesn’t say manufactured in UK, but I can guess as it says ‘From the album Changes (Rough 38). Two websites mentioned that this single is from January 1982... It would make sence, but don’t know where they got the information.

PASS THE BRIM (JA) (1981) [label: G Minor] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Pass The Brim) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Back Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1981) (G Minor Records_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 3369 A__DSR 2248 BProducer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1981Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: I’ve been searching the web to find information about this single, but there ain’t none available. I could use a second opinion. I will eventually post the song on YouTube. From its sound, I would place it in 1981. To double check my theory, and locate this single in time, there is two clues that can be considered. FIRST CLUE: The first time “G Minor” was written on a Mighty Diamonds single was on Delon Reid’s ‘Champion Sound’, a single that came out around 1983. SECOND CLUE: The Mighty Diamonds self-produced singles started to have ‘produced by Bunny Diamond’ (instead of ‘produced by Mighty Diamonds’) officially in 1984, but there was three singles prior to that: ONE VINCENT (1978), CHAMPION SOUND (1983) and BORROW CLOTHES (1983). G Minor seems to be Bunny Diamond publishing company. For the BAD GONG singles, only three singles have ‘G Minor’ written on the label: CHAMPION SOUND (1983), ARE YOU READY (1992), GONE BAD (1994). All the HOT HEAT singles (1985-87) have “G Minor” written on their labels. All of the STAIRWAY singles (1995) have ‘G Minor’ written on their labels. All of the RELICS singles (1997-2004) have ‘G Minor’ written on their labels. One of the two Mighty Diamonds singles released on SUNSET RECORDS has ‘G Minor’ (1985). CONCLUSION: by looking at the label and the font used, I would initially place it around 1978. By listening to the song, I would place it in 1981, as it has a similar vibe to the ‘Changes’ album. The Bad Gong label wasn’t used between 1979 and 1982, so maybe Bunny released one single on the G MINOR label. So I would say 1981.

PASS THE BRIM (VERSION) (JA) (1981) [label: G Minor]7-INCH (A-side: Pass The Brim) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Back Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1981) (G Minor Records_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 3369 A__DSR 2248 BProducer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1981Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: See upper for info.

PASS THE KOUCHIE (JA) (1981) [label: Music Works]7-INCH (A-side: Pass The Kouchie) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: The Kouchie Bun) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1981) (Music Works__no code) INFO: Pictures7-INCH (A-side: Pass The Kouchie) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: The Kouchie Burn) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1981) (Music Works__no code) INFO: Pictures7-INCH (A-side: Pass The Kouchie) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: The Kouchie) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1981) (Music Works__no code) INFO: PictureMatrix: MWRT-19800 [MWRT - 19800 - A PASS THE KOUCHIE - DIAMONDS KK MASTERING___ MWRT - 19800 - B KOUCHIE VERSI0N KK MASTERING]


Year: 1981 [UK reggae charts: November 1981]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [ aX2R1FK06sE ]

Pictures: A+BRiddim: Full Up______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This song became a ganja anthem and is considered among Mighty Diamonds most popular songs, in the same vein as RIGHT TIME, I NEED A ROOF, HAVE MERCY and SHAME AND PRIDE. It came out in November 1981 and was successful on it’s own. In September 1982*, an unknown band named ‘Musical Youth’ got a massive success when they covered the song. Composed of five teenagers, the group changed some of it’s lyrics and renamed the song PASS THE DUTCHIE, ‘Dutchie’ being the cooking pot in Jamaican patois. The song sold over four million copies and gave a second life to Mighty Diamonds original song. That’s actually the only Mighty Diamonds 12-inch single to be issued on the Island label. (The label also released the album ‘The Momenth Of Truth’ ten years later). Island issued the 12-inch single in 1982, probably at the time when Musical Youth was topping the charts.

MUSICAL YOUTH (EXCERPT FROM WIKIPEDIA): During the autumn of 1982, the group issued one of the fastest-selling singles of the year, “Pass the Dutchie”. Based on the Mighty Diamonds’ “Pass the Koutchie” (a song about passing a pipe used to smoke cannabis). The title had been subtly altered to feature the patois “dutchie”, referring to a type of pot used for cooking. This idea was reinforced throughout the political and economic overtones of the song about extreme poverty and Musical Youth asking the question “How does it feel when ya got no food?”. The record went to number 1 in the UK Singles Chart in October 1982. It went on to sell over four million copies, and was nominated for a Grammy Award. A Top 10 placing also followed in the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The accompanying video made them the first black artists to be played on MTV.

*NOTE: According to information found on the Internet, the song PASS THE DUTCHIE was Number one for three weeks in the UK Top 40 charts: from September 26 to October 16, 1982. It entered the UK Top 40 at number 26 on September 19 and reached Number one the following week (September 26), replacing EYE OF THE TIGER (by Survivor). “After three weeks at number 1, the song started to slide down the chart but remained in the top 10 for another two weeks. It was succeeded in the top spot by DO YOU REALLY WANT TO HURT ME by Culture Club. A further two weeks in the lower top 40 followed before the record left the chart”. (source: http://britishchartsingles.blogspot.ca/2012_09_01_archive.html)______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was nine studio versions of PASS THE KOUCHIE released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Augustus Clarke in 1981 (regular length: 3m35, extended version 6m03). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke in 1981 (or early 1982) (regular length: 3m43, extended version XmXX) and was name PASS THE KNOWLEDGE. The THIRD VERSION is a newer mix made by Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke specially for the album ‘Kouchie Vibes’ (Burning Sound, 1984). That mix was name: KOUCHIE VIBES/PASS THE KNOWLEDGE (length: 6m24). The FOURTH VERSION was produced by Bunny Diamond around 1985 (length: 3m30) and available on the album ‘Pass The Kouchie’ (Bad Gong, 1985). The FIFTH VERSION was produced by Patrick Roberts in 1993 (length: XmXX) available on a 7-inch single (Shocking Vibes, 1993)and the compilation ‘Bun It Dung’ (Shocking Vibes, 1993). The SIXTH VERSION is probably the same recording, but with the addition of deejay Fragga Ranks. The track was named CHALICE IN A CIRCLE (credited to Mighty Diamonds & Fragga Ranks), produced by Patrick Roberts in 1993 (length: 3m25) available on a the 7-inch single (Shocking Vibes, 1993) and the compilations ‘Bun It Dung’ (Shocking Vibes, 1993) and ‘Smoke The Herb’ (VP, 1995). The SEVENTH VERSION was produced by Henry K. and Saxsemilla in 1997 (length: 4m39). It’s a saxophone version made by Headley Bennett and Saxsemilla featuring The Mighty Diamonds. The song is included on the album ‘Kingston Sessions’. The spelling used was: PASS THE KUTCHIE. The EIGHTH VERSION was produced by C. Parchment and R. Bailey in 2001 (length: XmXX). This version was also available only through a 7-inch single (Wall Street, 2001). The spelling used for those two 7-inch singles was: PASS THE KUTCHIE. The NINTH VERSION is a cover of the song made by Anthony B featuring The Mighty Diamonds. It was produced by C. Parchment, M. Bucknor, R. Bailey and is featured on the album ‘Street Knowledge’ (VP Records, 2003). As the producers are similar to the 2001 version, it might have been recorded around the same time, or uses the same track with vocals added by Anthony B. I haven’t heard those past two versions to be able to compare them. The song PROVERBS (Bad Gong, 1982) was also recorded on the same riddim.

There was also a few dub versions issued at the time the song was popular: The first one was name KOUCHIE and was available on the album ‘Dubwise’ (Music Works, 1981) (length: 3m54). The second was name THE KOUCHIE BUN or THE KOUCHIE BURN (spelling sometimes different on some singles) and was issued on the B-sides of the 7-inch and 12-inch singles (Music Works, 1981) (regular length: XmXX, extended version XmXX) (note: I also found a repress of that 7-inch single on which the B-side is simply titled ‘THE KOUCHIE’). There was also PASS THE KNOWLEDGE (VERSION) (Music Works, 1981) (regular length: XmXX, extended version XmXX). There was also a few remixes issued over the years. One of them is PASS THE KOUCHIE (Combination Edit) (Necessary Mayhen, 2011), produced by Curtis Lynch Jnr. The song GIMME THE MUSIC by U-Brown is the DJ version of the song. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Different spellings were used over the years: ‘Pass The Kouchie’ and ‘Pass The Kutchie’.______________________________________________________________________________________________

COVERS: The song was covered by many Jamaican artists: Ranking Devon (Pass The Chalice In A Circle) (All Nation, 1982)______________________________________________________________________________________________

TEXT FROM ARTICLE: Royalty Battle Looms Over Surprise U.K. Hit Single. London – While Britain’s surprise chart topper “Pass The Dutchie” by new black teen group Musical Youth surged to gold within a week, contesting rights owners lined up to battle over the song’s royalties. Allegedly written by Jackie Mittoo, the original song went under the title “Full Up”, but was later covered by reggae outfit The Mighty Diamonds as “Pass The Kouchie” – Jamaican for marijuana cigarette. Musical Youth rearranged the song and changed “Kouchie” to “Dutchie”, a Jamaican cooking pot. The original claim to the song’s rights by Sparta Florida’s Hal Shaper on behalf of Mittoo is challenged by Eaton Music acting for the Dutch publishing firm The Company Of The Two P(i)eters. Eaton Music disputes Mittoo’s involvement and says the original song was written by Simpson and Ferguson of The Mighty Diamonds. Mittoo’s claim is also being contested by Mike Collier, who says his Jess Music also represents Simpson and Ferguson on behalf of The Mighty Diamonds manager Joseph Borzeki. Meanwhile, Virgin chief Richard Branson, who claims to have signed the group plus one of the boys’ fathers to Virgin Music, says he also owns publishing rights to the hit song. But while the legal wrangles continue – with royalties frozen until matters are resolved – the band itself, which has an average age of 13 (the youngest member is eleven), continue to draw massive media attention. Musical Youth is currently recording its debut album for MCA. The LP is due for release mid-November, with a follow-up single expected before Christmas. (Source: Billboard, October 16, 1982)

PASS THE KOUCHIE (US*) (1981) [label: Music Works]10-INCH (A-side: Pass The Kouchie) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: The Kouchie Burn) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (US* single released in 1981) (Music Works__no code) INFO: Pictures10-INCH (A-side: Pass The Kouchie) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: semi-blank (The Kouchie Burn)) (credit: semi-blank (The Mighty Diamonds)) (US* single released in 1981) (Music Works__no code) INFO: Pictures10-INCH (A-side: Pass The Kouchie) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Pass The Kouchie) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (US* single released in 1981) (Music Works__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1981 [UK reggae charts: November 1981]


Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Released as a 10-inch single instead of a 12-inch single. Jeremy Collingwood writes that the 10-inch was made in US. (See PASS THE KNOWLEDGE for his description of the song). There was at least two different pressings of that specific single: the first pressing mention ‘from the comming album ‘Changes’’ and the other pressing mention ‘‘Taken from the album ‘Changes’’, therefore a repress after the album was issued. The numerous pictures that I found of the Jamaican 7-inch single for PASS THE KOUCHIE only mention: ‘Taken from the album ‘Changes’’, which probably means that the 10-inch single was issued a few weeks before the 7-inch single. According to the UK Reggae Charts published on the website Tapir Music Discographies, the song PASS THE KOUCHIE made the charts on November 21, 1981 and the album ‘Changes’ made the charts on December 5, 1981. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: As you can see upper, I’ve found three different sets of pictures for that specific single which can be identified by looking at the B-side. The first one is a colour label that mention THE KOUCHIE BURN. The second one is black and white label with no titles. The third one has the same label on both A-side and B-side, meaning both sides identified as PASS THE KOUCHIE: does that indicate that the B-side is not the version? Your guess is as good as mine. The first two single have ‘from the comming album ‘Changes’’ and the third pressing mention ‘‘Taken from the album ‘Changes’’.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: 10-INCH vs 12-INCH. I’ve seen some reggae web stores that wrongly mention that this single’s format is 12-inch (example: DeadlyDragonSound.com). As far as I know, the Jamaican singles for PASS THE KOUCHIE were issued on 7-inch and 10-inch singles (Music Works, 1981) and the UK singles were issued on 7-inch and 12-inch singles. The UK 12-inch single was issued three times: on black vinyl, on red vinyl and on clear vinyl. Easch label mention ‘Limited Edition’.

PASS THE KOUCHIE (UK) (1981) [label: Music Works]7-INCH (A-side: Pass The Kouchie) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Party Time) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1981*) (Music Works__RT 100) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]


Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This UK 7-inch single has the song PARTY TIME on the B-side instead of the VERSION. This 7-inch single came in a beige printed sleeve with ‘The Mighty Diamonds’ printed in red and the code ‘RT. 100’ printed in red on the back. It’s die-cutted (open circle in the middle) so the customer can read the label. I had in my notes: ‘Two websites mentioned that this single is from January 1982’. I think it made sence, as the code RT 100 means it was manufactured by Rough Trade. Even if the album ‘Changes’ was released in late November 1981, it looks like the UK version with code Rough 38 was issued only in January 1982. If that’s the case, that would mean that the Jamaican pressing was made available in UK, as it’s featured in the UK Reggae Charts of December 5, 1981. Those charts are available on Tapir Reggae Discographies.

PASS THE KOUCHIE (UK) (1981) [label: Music Works] ••• BLACK VINYL EDITION •••12-INCH (A-side: Pass The Kouchie) (credit: The Mighty Diomonds) (B-side: The Kouchie Burn) (credit: The Mighty Diomonds) (JA single released in 1981) (Music Works__MW 003) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1981Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This UK 12-inch single was press three times with different vinyl colors: BLACK vinyl, RED vinyl and CLEAR vinl. Those three singles would have been released before the UK version of the album ‘Changes’, as the three labels mention: ‘From the coming album Changes MWRT 11981’. That was the code for the Jamaican LP. The UK album end up featuring a different code: ‘Rough 38’ (Music Works label but manufactured by a company named Rough Trade). Maybe the manufacturing deal was sealed after those 12-inch were issued and that would indicate why those three 12-inch singles features the Jamaican code.

The black vinyl and the red vinyl might have been pressed at the same time as both labels features the same mistake: ‘Mighty Diomonds’ instead of ‘Mighty Diamonds’. That spelling mistake was corrected for the CLEAR vinyl pressing. All those pressings have the mention ‘Limited Edition’ printed on the labels. I don’t have the information about the amount of copies that were pressed, but ‘Limited Edition’ probably means 1000 or 5000 copies. The sleeve mention ‘Reggae Disco 45’. I’m not sure if the three singles were marketed in that sleeve, but I found pictures of the BLACK vinyl with a red sleeve (‘Reggae Disco 45’) and the CLEAR vinyl in an orange sleeve (‘Reggae Disco 45’).______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: What is the context for the release of PASS THE KNOWLEDGE? I raise a few questions as mostly no information are available on the Internet. I wasn’t able to find charts to indicate which month it was issued. QUESTION 1: Was the song recorded during the same sessions as PASS THE KOUCHIE and other songs featured on the album ‘Changes’? QUESTION 2: Was this song recorded after PASS THE KOUCHIE got popular in UK and Jamaica? So possibly January 1982 (according to the UK Reggae Charts available on the website Tapir Reggae Discographies, the song PASS THE KOUCHIE was in the top 10 from November 21, 1981 to January 2nd 1982). QUESTION 3: Was the song PASS THE KNOWLEDGE recorded after Musical Youth got their massive chart success with PASS THE DUTCHIE in September/October 1982?

As I didn’t have access to much information to aswer these questions, I decided to take in perspective the singles issued on Music Works UK. Thoses singles have codes. PASS THE KOUCHIE is MW 003 and PASS THE KNOWLEDGE is MW 005, therefore released not to long after. I made a quick search with the first seven Music Works singles. The dates comes from the UK Reggae Charts issued on the website Tapir Reggae Discographies: ‘To The Foundation’ (by Dennis Brown) (code: MW 001) (July 1981), ‘Into The Night’ (by Lloyd Park & U. Brown) (code: MW 002) (July 1981), ‘Pass The Kouchie’ (by Mighty Diamonds) (code: MW 003) (November 1981), ‘Late At Nights’ (by Pam Hall) (code: MW 004) (didn’t reached the charts – possibly 1981), ‘Pass The Knowledge’ (by The Mighty Diamonds) (MW 005) (didn’t reached the charts – possibly 1982), ‘Ebony And Ivory’ (by Dean Fraser & The Mighty Diamonds) (MW 006) (June 1982), ‘Whole Heap A Daughters’ (Cultural Roots) (code: MW 007) (August 1982). The codification seems to have changed for the eighth single as I haven’t found a 12-inch single with MW 008.

Following the logic of the codes enumerated, the single PASS THE KNOWLEDGE was issued between December 1981 and May 1982. There is another factor that can be taken into consideration: the graphic design of the Jamaican Music Works label. When I check the numerous issues of PASS THE KOUCHIE on 7-inch single, the first singles have a black star and the following represses have a white star, which probably indicates that the artwork changed around December 1981. The 7-inch single of PASS THE KNOWLEDGE was issued with a black star and a white star. According to the pictures that I found, the 12-inch single of PASS THE KNOWLEDGE was issued only with the new artwork (white star). That indicates that this single would have been issued during the transition of the label. For the purpose of this work, I will consider this single was issued around December 1981.

PASS THE KOUCHIE (UK) (1981) [label: Music Works] ••• RED VINYL EDITION •••12-INCH (A-side: Pass The Kouchie) (credit: The Mighty Diomonds) (B-side: The Kouchie Burn) (credit: The Mighty Diomonds) (JA single released in 1981) (Music Works__MW 003) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1981Sound Sample: AquariusJapan.com [A-side only] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________


The black vinyl and the red vinyl might have been pressed at the same time as both labels features the same mistake: ‘Mighty Diomonds’ instead of ‘Mighty Diamonds’. That spelling mistake was corrected for the CLEAR vinyl pressing. All those pressings have the mention ‘Limited Edition’ printed on the labels. I don’t have the information about the amount of copies that were pressed, but ‘Limited Edition’ probably means 1000 or 5000 copies. The sleeve mention ‘Reggae Disco 45’. I’m not sure if the three singles were marketed in that sleeve, but I found pictures of the BLACK vinyl with a red sleeve (‘Reggae Disco 45’) and the CLEAR vinyl in an orange sleeve (‘Reggae Disco 45’).

PASS THE KOUCHIE (UK) (1981) [label: Music Works] ••• CLEAR VINYL EDITION •••12-INCH (A-side: Pass The Kouchie) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: The Kouchie Burn) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1981) (Music Works__MW 003) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1981Sound Sample: Reggae.co.uk [A-side only] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________


The black vinyl and the red vinyl might have been pressed at the same time as both labels features the same mistake: ‘Mighty Diomonds’ instead of ‘Mighty Diamonds’. That spelling mistake was corrected for the CLEAR vinyl pressing. All those pressings have the mention ‘Limited Edition’ printed on the labels. I don’t have the information about the amount of copies that were pressed, but ‘Limited Edition’ probably means 1000 or 5000 copies. The sleeve mention ‘Reggae Disco 45’. I’m not sure if the three singles were marketed in that sleeve, but I found pictures of the BLACK vinyl with a red sleeve (‘Reggae Disco 45’) and the CLEAR vinyl in an orange sleeve (‘Reggae Disco 45’).

PASS THE KOUCHIE (UK) (1982) [label: Island]12-INCH (A1: Pass The Kouchie, A2: Pass The Knowledge) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B1: Your Heart’s Desire) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1982) (Island Records__12WIP 6838) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1982 [written on label] [song is from 1981]

Sound Sample: – [not found for that specific vinyl]

Pictures: A+BNote: Discogs website mention that the running time of these three songs are A1:6m00s, A2:6m20s, B1:6m02s, meaning they are all extended versions, even the song YOUR HEART’S DESIRE.NOTE: The Island single for DARKNESS (by Black Uhuru) (code 12 WIP 6787) was in the UK Reggae Charts on June 12, 1982. The Island single for HEY LOVE (by Jimmy Riley) (code (10 WIP 6796) was in the UK Reggae Charts on July 24, 1982. The Island single for NIGHT NURSE (by Gregory Isaacs) (code (10 WIP 6800) was in the UK Reggae Charts on August 7, 1982. The Island single for COOL DOWN THE PLACE (by Gregory Isaacs) (code (10 WIP 6828) was in the UK Reggae Charts on October 30, 1982. Maybe those charts information are an indicator that the Mighty Diamonds 12-inch single came out approximately in November or December 1982. Logically in November, a month after Musical Youth sucess with PASS THE DUTCHIE. The song was also included on Island’s compilation ‘Crucial Reggae’ which made the UK Reggae Charts on December 25, 1982.

PASS THE KOUCHIE (GERMANY) (1982) [label: Island]12-INCH (A1: Pass The Kouchie, A2: Pass The Knowledge) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B1: Your Hearts Desire) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (GERMANY single released in 1982) (Island Records__600.708) INFO: PicturesNote: German single

PASS THE KOUCHIE (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1981) [label: Music Works] (aka: Gimme The Music)••• See the B-side of PASS THE KNOWLEDGE (UK single)••• also issued on a 7-inch single (Music Works, JA) and on a 10-inch single (Music Works, US*)Note: A second recording of this song was recorded for U-Brown album ‘Jam It Tonight’ (CSA, 1983) (code: CSLP 8). That album was also re-edited later under different titles: ‘Tu-Sheng-Peng’ (New Cross, 1992) (code: CDNC702) and ’Black Princess’ (Dress To Kill, 1999) (code: METRO 422). That new recording was made in 1983 and doesn’t feature The Mighty Diamonds. It was also available on the following compilations: ‘Dee-Jay Superclash!’ (CSA, 1984) (code CSLP 16). ‘Reggae Rappers: A Decade Of Rapping Music From Jamaica’ (CSA, 1990) (code CSLP 28) and ‘Herbman: The Greatest Reggae Collection Of All Time’ (Dress To Kill/Metrodome, 2001) (code: HERBAL717) (CDx20). According to the length of the song (respectively: 3m07 and 3m06), it’s the second recording featured on the compilations: ‘Super Reggae Sunshine Hits: All Time Reggae Hits’ (double CD) (SPH Records, 1992) (code: SPHCD 7811) and ‘50 Super Reggae Hits’ (Musicdigi/Delta Music, 2000) (CDx3). CONCLUSION: as of 2014, the first recording would have never surfaced on CD.

PASS THE KNOWLEDGE (JA) (1981) [label: Music Works]7-INCH (A-side: Pass The Knowledge) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no bands) (JA single released in December 1981) (Music Works__no codes) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1981 [all evidence point for December 1981]


Pictures: A+BRiddim: Full Up______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Similar to the song PASS THE KOUCHIE but with different lyrics. There was at least two different repress of that single, as I found different pirctures: the Music Works label with a black star and the Music Works label with a white star.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: When exactly was the song PASS THE KNOWLEDGE recorded? I wasn’t able to find charts to indicate which month it was issued. HYPOTHESIS No.1: The song was recorded during the same sessions as PASS THE KOUCHIE and other songs featured on the album ‘Changes’ HYPOTHESIS No.2: The song was recorded after PASS THE KOUCHIE got popular in UK and Jamaica, so possibly January 1982 (according to the UK Reggae Charts available on the website Tapir Reggae Discographies, the song PASS THE KOUCHIE was in the top 10 from November 21, 1981 to January 2nd 1982). HYPOTHESIS No.3: The song was recorded after Musical Youth got their massive chart success with PASS THE DUTCHIE in September/October 1982. According to Jeremy Collingwood: “At the time the Jamaica Government got so worried about the effect of the track on the youth of the island (PASS THE KOUCHIE) that The Mighty Diamonds were forced to cut a new version of the song called PASS THE KNOWLEDGE!” (more from this text below). My research on the Music Works label combined with Jeremy Collingwood text bring me to the conclusion that PASS THE KNOWLEDGE was recorded in December 1981. See lower for more details.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Originally, I didn’t have much information about the song PASS THE KNOWLEDGE, so I decided to take in perspective the singles issued on Music Works UK. Thoses singles have codes. PASS THE KOUCHIE is MW 003 and PASS THE KNOWLEDGE is MW 005, therefore released not too long after. I made a quick search with the first seven Music Works singles. The dates comes from the UK Reggae Charts available on the website Tapir Reggae Discographies: ‘To The Foundation’ (by Dennis Brown) (code: MW 001) (July 1981), ‘Into The Night’ (by Lloyd Park & U. Brown) (code: MW 002) (July 1981), ‘Pass The Kouchie’ (by Mighty Diamonds) (code: MW 003) (November 1981), ‘Late At Nights’ (by Pam Hall) (code: MW 004) (didn’t reached the charts – possibly 1981), ‘Pass The Knowledge’ (by The Mighty Diamonds) (MW 005) (didn’t reached the charts – possibly 1982), ‘Ebony And Ivory’ (by Dean Fraser & The Mighty Diamonds) (MW 006) (June 1982), ‘Whole Heap A Daughters’ (Cultural Roots) (code: MW 007) (August 1982). The codification seems to have changed for the eighth single as I haven’t found a 12-inch single with MW 008. Following the logic of these codes, the single PASS THE KNOWLEDGE was issued between December 1981 and May 1982. There is another factor that can be taken into consideration: the graphic design of the Jamaican Music Works label. When I check the numerous issues of PASS THE KOUCHIE on 7-inch single, the first singles have a black star and the following represses have a white star, which probably indicates that the artwork changed around December 1981. The 7-inch single of PASS THE KNOWLEDGE was issued with a black star and a white star. According to the pictures that I found, the 12-inch single of PASS THE KNOWLEDGE was issued only with the new artwork (white star). That indicates that this single would have been issued during the transition of the label. For the purpose of this work, I will consider this single was issued around December 1981. The song GIMME THE MUSIC (the DJ version of PASS THE KOUCHIE), available on the B-side of the UK single for PASS THE KNOWLEDGE, initially appeared in the UK Reggae Charts as of December 1981.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Jeremy Collingwood writes: ‘Pass the Kouchie’ surfaced on a US 10”, a JA single and an UK Island issued 12” Disco. It’s gone onto to become a Herb Smokers (Kouchie is a pipe for smoking Ganja) classic. At the time the Jamaica Government got so worried about the effect of the track on the youth of the island that The Mighty Diamonds were forced to cut a new version of the song called ‘Pass The Knowledge!’. The ‘Changes’ album on Gussie Music Works imprint hit the same high quality mark as their ‘Right Time’ set and again created some cross over sales: other tracks on the set , such as ‘Party Time’ and ‘Hurting Inside’, sold well and were popular at Sound Systems. Their ‘Pass the Kouchie’ track was reworked as ‘Pass the Dutchie’ (a cooking pot) by UK based teen reggae group ‘Musical Youth’, who had a UK & US chart hit with the song.

PASS THE KNOWLEDGE (JA) (1981) [label: Music Works] (A-SIDE: Pass The Knowledge)12-INCH (A-side: Knowledge XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1982) (Music Works__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: DSR-3903__DSR-3904 [DSR - 3903 - A - SPIDERMAN - MUSIC WORKS - PASS THE KNOWLEDGE - DIAMONDS___DSR - 3904 - B - SPIDERMAN - MUSIC WORKS - KNOWLEDGE VERSION]

Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1982 [song is from 1981]


Pictures: A+BNote: This specific 12-inch is different than the others. The A-side is probably PASS THE KNOWLEDGE and the B-side might be the first version wich is THE KOUCHIE BURN. This information needs to be double checked by someone who owns this vinyl. By comparing the pictures from the ldifferent labels of all the singles PASS THE KOUCHIE, I think this one is from 1982. As it’s the second 12-inch to come out of Jamaica for that song, it was probably issued after the song got a lot of success in England.

PASS THE KNOWLEDGE (UK) (1981) [label: Music Works] (aka: Pass The Knowledge)12-INCH (A-side: Pass The Knowledge) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Gimme The Music) (credit: Hugh Brown) (UK single released in 1982) (Music Works UK__MW 005) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1982 [song is from 1981]

Sound Sample: SuperToneRecords.co.ukPictures: A+BNote: From the code MW 005, I would say that this single was issued in 1982. The B-side is PASS THE KOUCHIE (DJ VERSION) by U-Brown. The label says MADE IN ENGLAND. Usually the Music Works singles are made in Jamaica.

PASS THE KNOWLEDGE (CAN) (1982) [label: King Culture] (aka: Pass The Knowledge)12-INCH (A1: Chu Wa Wa, A2: Version) (credit: Howie Smart) (B1: Knowledge) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (CANADIAN single released in 1982) (King Culture Records__no code (KC 747)) INFO:picturesMatrix: DSR 3903Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1982 [song is from 1981]

Sound Sample: ReggaeRecord.comPictures: A+BNote: The two sound samples (ReggaeRecord.com) don’t have the Mighty Diamonds... Probably a mistake and both tracks are from the A-side. The pictures that I found mention that the vinyl was made in Jamaica. From several information found on the Internet, the King Culture Records would be a Canadian label, but information on the printed labels makes me wonder... It’s clearly mentioned: Made In Jamaica. Unless there was two different 12-inch single issued on the King Culture label, one in Jamaica and one in Canada... Specially that the pictures that I’ve found don’t have the code KC 747... that code was found on the Internet and differes from what seems to be the matrix (DSR 3903). The song is from 1981, but this 12-inch single might be from 1982 or even later. When I compare the labels on the Roots-Archives website, the label for ‘Revenge Of The General’ that is identical to the two Mighty Diamonds 12-inches (WISE SON and PASS THE KNOWLEDGE), is said to be from 1986. (http://www.roots-archives.com/label/221).

PASS THE KNOWLEDGE (VERSION) (JA) (1982) [label: Music Works]12-INCH (A-side: Knowledge XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1982) (Music Works__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: DSR-3903__DSR-3904 [DSR - 3903 - A - SPIDERMAN - MUSIC WORKS - PASS THE KNOWLEDGE - DIAMONDS___DSR - 3904 - B - SPIDERMAN - MUSIC WORKS - KNOWLEDGE VERSION]

Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1982 [song is from 1981]


Pictures: A+BNote: This specific 12-inch is different than the others. The A-side is probably PASS THE KNOWLEDGE and the B-side might be the first version wich is THE KOUCHIE BURN. This information needs to be double checked by someone who owns this vinyl. By comparing the pictures from the ldifferent labels of all the singles PASS THE KOUCHIE, I think this one is from 1982. As it’s the second 12-inch to come out of Jamaica for that song, it was probably issued after the song got a lot of success in England. See Jeremy Collingwood’s explaination for PASS THE KNOWLEDGE upper.

PRAY UNTO THEE (1981) [label: –]Recorded in 1981 but seems to be released for the first time in 1985. See the single Possie Are You Ready/Pray Unto Thee for details.

ROCK WITH ME (JA) (1981) [label: Truth & Rights] [cover song?] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Rock With Me) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Rub A Dub Style) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1981) (Truths & Rights_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: DSR 2782A__DSR 2714BProducer: Todd HenryYear: 1981 [UK reggae charts: July 25, 1981] [INFO: Charts compiled by Dub Vendor – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side & B-side] YouTube [s0mxTp80yMI]

Pictures: ANote: The song is written by J. Griffits & T. Thompson, so it’s probably a cover. Made a quick search, vbut couldn’t locate the original band that initially did that song.

ROCK WITH ME (VERSION) (JA) (1981) [label: Truth & Rights] (aka: Rub A Dub Style)7-INCH (A-side: Rock With Me) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Rub A Dub Style) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1981) (Truths & Rights_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: DSR 2782A__DSR 2714BProducer: Todd HenryYear: 1981Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side & B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: ANote: See upper for more info.

WHY WAR IN THE CITY (JA) (1981) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds] ••• Non LP song •••12-INCH (A-side: Why War In The City) (credit: Diamonds) (B1: unknown dub No.1, B2: unknown dub No.2) (credit: Revolutionary Sounds) (JA single released in 1981) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Donovan GermainYear: 1981 [UK reggae charts: January 17, 1981]* [INFO: Charts compiled by Daddy Kool – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: DonRecords.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: ANote: The UK Reggae Charts mentionned that a single on the GERMAIN Label was in the charts. Actually, the name of the label is REVOLUTIONARY SOUNDS. There is a ‘Germain Records’ label that was issued around 1985 to distribute music in the UK. For the song WHY WAR IN THE CITY, as far as I know, there was only two 12-inch singles issued: one on REVOLUTIONARY SOUNDS and one on RUB-A-DUB (plus the ‘mix up’ single mentionned lower).

WHY WAR IN THE CITY (JA) (1981) [label: Rub-A-Dub]12-INCH (A-side: Why War In The City) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: no stamp (Heads Of Government (dub version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1981) (Rub-A-Dub__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Donovan GermainYear: 1981Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]

Pictures: A______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This single seems to be existing with twice the same artwork on A-side and B-side, which is not always the case (see below). This was confirmed to me by a seller in May 2015. That seller didn’t listened to the B-side to confirmed if it was the VERSION of the song, but told me that it as the exact same label, without the stamp. According to information posted on the Internet, the single WHY WAR IN THE CITY released on the Rub-A-Dub label was issued with the song HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (DUB VERSION) on the B-side. Another seller wrote ‘A-side:WHY WAR IN THE CITY/ B-side: UNKNOWN DUB’, so possibly refering to ‘Heads Of Governement (dub version)’.

WHY WAR IN THE CITY (JA) (1981) [label: Reggae/Rub-A-Dub] [••• MIX UP SINGLE No.1 •••]12-INCH (A-side: Sandy) (credit: Sugar Minott) (B-side: Why War In The City) (credit: Diamonds) (JA single released in 1981) (Reggae/Rub-A-Dub__no code) INFO: pictures [two different artworks]

Matrix: Sandy–Sugar Minott–Germain–A__Why War–Diamonds–Germain–B

Producer: Donovan Germain [A-SIDE: producer’s name is English]

Year: 1981Sound Sample: InfiniteBass.net [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This specific single seems to be a combo. Both songs were in the charts in early 1981. First side is SANDY and the lable is REGGAE (black/blue/yellow ink). Second side is WHY WAR IN THE CITY and the label is RUB-A-DUB. First time I see such. Probably Donovan Germain decided to press a single with the two songs. his is possibly a repress made later, but as the two labels are identical, I would say it was done in 1981. When the song SANDY was initially released on the REVLUTIONARY SOUNDS and the REGGAE lables, the B-side featured two dub versions (tetatively named I.M.F. and Mr. BIG DUB). When the song was issued on the RUB-A-DUB label, the B-side featured two DJ version by Lone Ranger: SAW MR TAILOR MAN and JAMAICAN WEED.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song SANDY was in the UK reggae charts on February 7, 1981 (label Germain). The song WHY WAR IN THE CITY was in the UK reggae charts on January 17, 1981 (label Germain). The song SANDY was pressed on several labels: JAH GUIDANCE (7-inch) (unknown B-side) , BLACK ROOTS (7-inch) (Hey You on B-side), REVOLUTIONARY SOUNDS (12-inch) (two dub instrumentals on B-side), REGGAE (12-inch) (two dub instrumentals on B-side), RUB-A-DUB (12-inch) (two Lone Ranger songs on B-side).

WHY WAR IN THE CITY (JA) (1981) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds/Rub-A-Dub] [••• MIX UP SINGLE No.2 •••]12-INCH (A-side: Undying Love) (credit: The Tamlins) (B-side: Why War In The City) (credit: Diamonds) (JA single released in 1981) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds/Rub-A-Dub__no code) INFO: pictures [two different artworks]

Matrix: –Producer: Donovan GermainYear: 1981Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This specific single is a combo of two popular songs produced by Donovan Germain. The first songs was issued in 1978 on the Sky Note label (source: RKR). It’s now being re-issued on the ‘GERMAIN REVOLUTIONARY SOUND’ in 1981 (or a bit after). Second side is WHY WAR IN THE CITY and the label is RUB-A-DUB. A simliar mix with two different label on the same single was made by Donovan Germain in 1981 [A-side: SANDY (by Sugar Minott) /B-Side: WHY WAR IN THE CITY (by The Mighty Diamonds)] (see above for details).______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: I didn’t found any chart information for the song SUNDYING LOVE, but according to RNR and other websites on the Internet, the original single was released in 1978 (label ‘Sky Note’). The song WHY WAR IN THE CITY was in the UK reggae charts on January 17, 1981 (label Germain). Following that information, that ‘Mixed Up single’ was issued after January 1981.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: I found a picture of the A-side. The eBay seller confirms that the label used for the Mighty Diamonds’ side is the ‘Rub-A-Dub’ label. I assuemed that the A-SIDE was the song UNDYING LOVE after seing the matrix of the single SANDY/WHY WAR IN THE CITY.

WHY WAR IN THE CITY (1981) (UK) [label: Germain UK] [7-inch] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2014

WICKED A FIGHT (JA) (1981) [label: African Museum]12-INCH (A-side: Wicked A Fight) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Make Haste) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1981) (African Museum_AM04) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Gregory IsaacsYear: 1981 [personnal deduction]


Pictures: A+B NOTE: The label for WICKED A FIGHT / MAKE HASTE have a similar look with Errol ‘Falbba’ Holt DANGER ZONE. Discogs have the information that this 12-inch is from 1979. I’m not so sure. By comparing the labels above I would tend to say that both 12-inches are from 1981. The 12-inch NEXT TO YOU could possibly be AM01 (not written on the label) (charts: May 1980). The 12-inch WAILING RUDY could possibly be AM02 (not written on the label) (Charts: August 1980) (Discogs write AM2, but I don’t know where they got that info... maybe the matrix).The 12-inch IF YOU SEE MARY could possibly be AM03 (not written on the label) (Charts: December 1980).The 12-inch AM07 was issued in 1982. The font (lettering) used for the label looks like TOP TEN, which was also issued in 1981. (Discogs write AM5, but I don’t know where they got that info... maybe the matrix). I assued that the 12-inch were released at the same time that the song was in the UK charts.

WICKED MAN (JA) (1981) [label: Gorgon]12-INCH (A-side: One Love) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Wicked Man) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1980) (Gorgon Records_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Mighty DiamondsYear: 1980 (my conclusion)


Pictures: A+BNote: Which single comes first: the Gorgon Records or the Bad Gong records? The Gorgon Records might have been issued first and The Diamonds decided to re-issue this song on their label. Interesting point: the album ‘Trinity Meet The Mighty Diamonds’ was issued on both Bad Gong and Gorgon Records in 1979. Maybe this can help confirming my theory that this single is probably from 1980. But the 1983 album ‘Heads Of Government’ was also issued on Gorgon records... At first, after comparing the multiple Bad Gong labels, I’m was tempted to place it around 1983, but by listening to the songs excerpts, I can definitively say it has Sly & Robbie on riddim section and that it also sounds quite similar to Black Uhuru’s Sinsemilla’s album, therefore I would place it in 1981. FIRST HYPOTHESIS: The songs ONE LOVE/WICKED MAN were issued on the Gorgon label in 1980 or 1981 and those songs were repressed in 1982 or 1983 on the Bad Gong label. SECOND HYPOTHESIS: Both GORGON and BAD GONG singles were issued in late 1980 or 1981. The Bad Gong label had a brand new look. In 1982, Bunny Diamond tried a different look for the single PROVERBS but decided to come back to a similar look to the ONE LOVE/WICKED MAN single for the singles released after the PROVERBS single.

WICKED MAN (JA) (1981) [label: Bad Gong]12-INCH (A-side: One Love) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Wicked Man) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1981) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: DSR 8918 (or DSR 8198)


Sound Sample: – [see the Gorgon Records 12-inch]

Pictures: ANote: See ONE LOVE for more details.

1982 DECLARATION OF RIGHTS (JA) (1982) [label: Music Works] [cover song]12-INCH (A-side: Declaration Of Rights) (credit: The Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Declaration Of Rights (Dance Hallstyle)) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1982) (Music Works_no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: 11-1982-A__11-1982-B [Discogs] [G 11-1982-A__G 11-1982-B] [Roots Knotty Roots] [Germain-11-1982-A__Germain-11-1982-B] [blog: An Arch Angel Of Reggae] Producer: Augustus Clarke [or Donovan Germain?]

Year: 1982 [personnal deduction]

Sound Sample: LionVibes.co.uk [A-side only] YouTube [z8lmRIkXYnQ]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This is a cover song from The Abyssinians. They recorded the song twice: it was initially recorded for Coxsone in 1971 and released as a single. Then was re-recorded in 1975 for their debute LP ‘Satta Massagana’ produced by Clive Hunt (officially issued in 1976). The following year, the LP was re-released under a different title: ‘Forward On To Zion’ (Jamaica: Clinch Records, 1977) (UK: Klik Records, 1977)**. That song became a classic and was covered by many reggae artists: Johnny Clarke (1975), Dennis Brown (1975), Gene Rondo (1975), Bunny Rugs feat. Tappa Zukie (197X), Mighty Diamonds (1981, 1982 and 1993), Don Carlos (1983), The Tamlins (198X), Freddie McGregor (1992), Sugar Minott (2006), Horace Andy feat. Alpha (2009)***.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: I haven’t found the existance of a 7-inch single for DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, recorded by The Mighty Diamonds. In general, all 12-inch singles are also press on 7-inch single. This is rather stange. Maybe one exist, but no trace on the Internet at time of making the research.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The Mighty Diamonds single was issued in 1982, even if a dub version was included on the album ‘Dubwise’, released in late 1981. The following text can be read on the single’s label: “Coming from the 1982 album ‘First Class’”. The album tentatively named ‘First Class’ is in fact ‘The Roots Is There’, wich came out in December 1982. So logically, the single DECLARATION OF RIGHTS was issued in Autumn 1982. Question: does the recording of this song comes from the same session as the one included on ‘Dubwise’? This needs to be checked with appropriate equipment (I will come back to this topic eventually). The title printed on the label of ‘Dubwise’ (Music Works, 1981) is DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, just like the title printed on the 12-inch single and the album ‘The Roots Is There’ (Music Works, 1982). The song was also re-recorded in 1993 as a bonus track for the UK version of the ‘Bust Out’ album (Greensleeves, 1993). The 1982 recording was included on the compilation ‘Music Works Sho’Case’ (aka: ‘Music Works Showcase’) (Music Works UK, 1982). The lenght of the song written on the label: 7m07, therefore that’s the extended version, probably the same that appears on the 12-inch single.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The picture that I found of the B-side is identical to the A-side (Are all the DECLARATION OF RIGHTS singles like this?). I read somewhere on Dicogs that the B-side is name ‘DECLARATION OF RIGHTS (Dance Hallstyle)’ (aka: Declaration Of Rights (Dance Hall Style))QUESTION ABOUT THE PRODUCER: CLARKE vs. GERMAIN: According to the text printed on the label, the producer is Augustus Clarke. The single was only issued on the Music Works label, wich is also a valid point for Augustus Clarke as the producer. According to the sleeve of the album ‘The Roots Is There’, all the songs included on the Jamaican and the UK version of the album were produced by Augustus Clark (which is not the case for the US and Japanese version). The information that raised the question is a matrix found on the Internet: The blog ‘An Arch Angel of Reggae’ state that the matrix is “GERMAIN-11-1982-A”. The website Roots Knotty Roots mention that the matrix is “G-11-1982-A”. Th “G” may stand for “Gussie” and not “Germain”.

* The year for the first recording differed depending where I looked on the Internet. The website ‘Roots Knotty Roots’ place the original Coxsone single in 1971 and decided to go with this information. Other dates coming from reliable websites often mention 1969 and 1972. ** The dates for the ‘Forward On To Zion’ Jamaican and UK releases are coming from Discogs. *** As for Don Carlos recording, it appeared on the 1983 LP ‘Ghetto Living’ and the Dove single (both produced by Roy Cousins). According to Roots Knotty Roots, the Dove single is from 1984, but it appear in the UK reggae charts in May 1986 (Tapir Reggae Discographies). I wasn’t able to

find the year The Tamlins recorded the song, but by listeing to a sound sample, it seems late 80s. The Sugar Minott version can be found on the compilation ‘A Tribute To Studio One’ (Tad’s, 2006) and seems to have been recorded for that compilation. There was a DJ version made to Johnny Clarke’s version: AFRICAN BOOK OF RULES (by Jah Son) (1975). The song by Bynny Rugs is wrongly titled SATAMASSA GANA but it’ts in fact a cover of another Abysinnians song: DECLARATION OF RIGHTS. It was issued on Coptic Lion label in 2012. I haven’t been able to find an original single for that release. It sounds like the 70’s plus the song is produced by Roderick Sinclair (aka Blackbeard), so logically from the 70’s. Many artists recorded on that riddim and were issued on the Coptic Lion label in 2012: UNDISPUTED TRUTH (by Diggory Kenrick) (Coptic Lion, code: C43), SATAMASSA GANA (by Bunny Rugs feat. Tappa Zukie) (Coptic Lion, code: C44), YONDER (by David Jahson) (Coptic Lion, code: C45) and SLAVERY (by Mike Brooks) (Coptic Lion, code: C46).

EBONY & IVORY (JA) (1982) [label: Music Works] [cover song]7-INCH (A-side: Ebony & Ivory) (credit: Dean Frazer & The Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1982) (Music Works_no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain & Augustus Clarke*Year: 1982 [UK Reggae Charts: June 1982]

Sound Sample: AquariusJapan.com [A-side only] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song EBONY & IVORY is a cover of the song recorded by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder in 1981, which was released the following year. According to Wikipedia, the original McCarthy/Wonder single was released on March 29, 1982 and spent 7 weeks at No.1 in Billboard Hot 100 (May 15 to June 26, 1982). The song was later included on Paul McCartney’s fourth solo album ‘Tug Of War’ (released on April 26, 1982). Several reggae artists covered the songs over the years: Mighty Diamonds (Music Works/Revolutionary Sounds, 1982), Fatman Riddim Section & Pupa Hulk (Circle, 1982), Luciano (Duke, 1992), Tiger & Doctor C (Carron, 1988)*, Frankie Paul (VP Records, 1991), Chris Amba (2011), Marcia Griffiths feat. Bob Andy (VP Records, 2012). According to Wikipedia, the song ‘Ebony & Ivory’ would be Luciano’s debute single. Their might be an instrumental version of the song made by Dean Fraser, as such a song is fetured on the compilation ‘Reggae Mix Memories’ (Audiophile, code: 29 - 90023) (year: unknown), unless it features the B-side of the Mighty Diamonds single.*(the year 1988 comes from the compilation ‘Galaxy Of Stars’)______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song EBONY & IVORY was issued on three different labels: Music Works (7-inch (JA), 12-inch (JA & UK), Germain Revolutionary Sounds (12-inch) and Woorell (12-inch). The first label belongs to Augustus Clarke, the second belong to Donovan Germain and the third is a Japanese label. Usually, the Mighty Diamonds songs appearing on both producers labels are eighter produced by Donovan Germain or Augustus Clarke. In this case, both producers have colaborated on the song (referring to the text printed on the labels of the 12-inch singles issued on Music Works and Germain Revolutionary Sounds (the light green label). Look under HEADS OF GOVERNMENT, upper on this list, for more details on Donovan Germain’s labels.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was at least two pressings of that specific 7-inch single, as I found two pictures with different stamps.______________________________________________________________________________________________

COMPILATIONS: To my knowledge, the song EBONY & IVORY was included on only two compilations: ‘Go Reggae’ (Arcade/Tent Records, 1983) and ‘Works’ (Victor/JVC, 1994). The first one is a various artists compilation and the second one is Japanese compilation of Mighty Diamonds songs produced by Augustus Clarke.

EBONY & IVORY (JA)(1982) [label: Music Works]12-INCH (A-side: Ebony & Ivory) (credit: Dean Fraser & Mighty Diamonds With Lee Van Cleef) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in June 1982) (Music Works_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain & Augustus ClarkeYear: 1982 [the 7-inch (issued on the label Music Works) was in the UK Reggae Charts in June 1982]


Pictures: A______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: See the 7-inch single for more information. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The label of this 12-inch single was printed with red ink only. This is unusual for a Music Works single.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Reggae artist ‘Lee Van Cliff’ took his name after the American actor ‘Lee Van Cleef’, known for portraying villains in western movies, such as ‘The Good, The Bad & The Ugly’. During his career, the musician used mainly the spelling ‘Lee Van Cliff’, but also wrote it like the actor on a few singles and the LP ‘Reggae Sunsplash’ (Germain Revolutionary Sounds, 1982). The only singles that I found with the spelling ‘Van Cleef’ are: DREAD FE DE YARD (Gorgon, 198X), GONE WATER GONE (Greensleeves, 1981), EBONY & IVORY (Music Works, 1982), MR DYNAMITE (Greensleeves, 1983) and PARAFANACTIC (Wackies, 198X).

EBONY & IVORY (UK)(1982) [label: Music Works]12-INCH (A-side: Ebony And Ivory) (credit: Dean Fraser & The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version)) (credit: no names) (UK single released in June 1982) (Music Works_MW 006) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain & Augustus ClarkeYear: 1982 [the 7-inch (issued on the label Music Works) was in the UK Reggae Charts in June 1982]


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Note: According to the text printed on the label of the Jamaican version of the 12-inch single, the artist ‘Lee Van Cliff’ would be featured... so probably an extended version of the song. To be confirmed if the extended version featuring ‘Lee Van Cliff’ is featured on the three 12-inch singles (Music Works JA, Music Works UK and Germain Revolutionary Sounds.

EBONY & IVORY (JA*)(1982) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds]12-INCH (A-side: Ebony And Ivory) (credit: Dean Fraser & The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA* single released in June 1982) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds_no code) INFO: picture12-INCH (A-side: Ebony And Ivory) (credit: Dean Fraser & The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA* single released in June 1982) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain & Augustus ClarkeYear: 1982 [the 7-inch (issued on the label Music Works) was in the UK Reggae Charts in June 1982]


Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________


According to the text printed on the label of the Jamaican version of the 12-inch single, the artist ‘Lee Van Cliff’ would be featured... so probably an extended version of the song. To be confirmed if the extended version featuring ‘Lee Van Cliff’ is featured on the three 12-inch singles (Music Works JA, Music Works UK and Germain Revolutionary Sounds.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was at least two different pressings of that specific 12-inch single, as I found three different pictures. The third picture is for the B-SIDE and features green letters on a plain white background, which is slightly different than the two pictures I found for the A-SIDE, so possibly indicate a third pressing.______________________________________________________________________________________________

PRODUCER: I found two different pictures for that 12-inch single. One of the label mention ‘Produced by D. Germain & A. Clarke’. This is the only Mighty Diamonds single that has the two producers name written on the same label, so it might be really produced by Donovan Germain & Augustus Clarke.


EBONY & IVORY (TURBOMIX VERSION) (1982) (JA) [label: Woorell] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1984

EBONY & IVORY (VERSION) (JA) (1982) [label: Music Works]7-INCH (A-side: Ebony & Ivory) (credit: Dean Frazer & The Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1982) (Music Works_no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain & Augustus Clarke*Year: 1982 [UK Reggae Charts: June 1982]

Sound Sample: AquariusJapan.com [A-side only] YouTube [no]


EBONY & IVORY (VERSION) (JA)(1982) [label: Music Works]12-INCH (A-side: Ebony & Ivory) (credit: Dean Fraser & Mighty Diamonds With Lee Van Cleef) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in June 1982) (Music Works_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain & Augustus ClarkeYear: 1982 [the 7-inch (issued on the label Music Works) was in the UK Reggae Charts in June 1982]



EBONY & IVORY (VERSION) (UK)(1982) [label: Music Works]12-INCH (A-side: Ebony And Ivory) (credit: Dean Fraser & The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version)) (credit: no names) (UK single released in June 1982) (Music Works_MW 006) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain & Augustus ClarkeYear: 1982 [the 7-inch (issued on the label Music Works) was in the UK Reggae Charts in June 1982]



EBONY & IVORY (VERSION) (JA*)(1982) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds]12-INCH (A-side: Ebony And Ivory) (credit: Dean Fraser & The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA* single released in June 1982) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds_no code) INFO: picture12-INCH (A-side: Ebony And Ivory) (credit: Dean Fraser & The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA* single released in June 1982) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain & Augustus ClarkeYear: 1982 [the 7-inch (issued on the label Music Works) was in the UK Reggae Charts in June 1982]



LAST DANCE, THE (JA) (1982) [label: Black Magic] (aka Last Waltz)12-INCH (A-Side: Last Dance) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Lucky) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1982) (Black Magic_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Junior BootheNote: –

LAST DANCE, THE (UK) (1982) [label: KR]7-INCH (A-Side: The Last Dance) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Lucky) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1982) (KR_KR 16) INFO: pictureProducer: Junior BootheNote: This specific single is in the UK reggae charts on September 25, 1982

LAST DANCE, THE (UK) (1982) [label: KR]12-INCH (A-Side: The Last Dance) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Lucky) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1982) (KR_KRT 16) INFO: picturesProducer: Junior BootheNote: –

LAST DANCE, THE (UK) (1982) [label: JB]12-INCH (A-Side: Last Dance) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Lucky) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1982) (JB_J.B.D. 040) INFO: picturesProducer: Junior BootheNote: This specific single is in the UK reggae charts on September 11, 1982

LIVE FOR TODAY (JA) (1982) [label: Music Works]12-INCH (A-side: Unruly Pickney) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Live For Today) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1982) (Music Works_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1982Sound Sample: – YouTube [ LJ6d4TEThjU ]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: See upper for more details. The Jamaican 12-inch single features the song LIVE FOR TODAY on the B-side. Both songs are featured on the Jamaican and UK vinyl edition of the album ‘The Roots Is There’ but aren’t on the Canadian, US and Japan versions.

LUCKY (JA) (1982) [label: Black Magic] (aka Last Waltz)12-INCH (A-Side: Last Dance) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Lucky) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1982) (Black Magic_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Junior BootheNote: –

LUCKY (UK) (1982) [label: KR]7-INCH (A-Side: The Last Dance) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Lucky) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1982) (KR_KR 16) INFO: pictureProducer: Junior BootheNote: This specific single is in the UK reggae charts on September 25, 1982

LUCKY (UK) (1982) [label: KR]12-INCH (A-Side: The Last Dance) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Lucky) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1982) (KR_KRT 16) INFO: picturesProducer: Junior BootheNote: –

LUCKY (UK) (1982) [label: JB]12-INCH (A-Side: Last Dance) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Lucky) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1982) (JB_J.B.D. 040) INFO: picturesProducer: Junior BootheNote: This specific single is in the UK reggae charts on September 11, 1982

PRETTY WOMAN (JA) (1982) [label: Music Works]7-INCH (A-side: Pretty Woman) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in May 1982) (Music Works_no code) INFO: pictures7-INCH (A-side: hand written ‘Pretty Woman’) (credit: handwritten ‘Diamonds’) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in May 1982) (Music Works_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain* [Augustus Clarke]

Year: 1982 [the 12-inch (issued on the label Reggae) was in the UK Reggae Charts in May 1982]

Sound Sample: BuyReggae.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: On the 7-inch, the name of the producer is falsly identified as Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke, simply because the song was issued on the Music Works label. The producer’s name is in fact Donovan Germain. Several Mighty Diamonds songs were issued on both producer’s labels. Look under the song HEADS OF GOVERNMENT, upper on this list, for more details on this topic.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song PRETTY WOMAN was a hit for The Mighty Diamonds and remains among their finest work recorded in the 80’s. According to the UK reggae charts issued on Tapir Reggae Discographies, the single PRETTY WOMAN was in the charts on May 15, 1982. The song was included on the North American version of the album ‘The Roots Is There’, (Music Works, December 1982) and the Japanese version of the album retitled ‘Ebony & Ivory’ (Woorell, 1983). PRETTY WOMAN wasn’t featured on the Jamaican and UK release of ‘The Roots Is There’, It was instead included on the mini-LP ‘Heads Of Government’ (Gorgon (JA)/Revolutionary Sounds (JA)/Reggae (UK), 1983). It was later featured on three Mighty Diamonds compilations and two various artists compilations: ‘Heads Of Government’ (Penthouse, 1996), ‘Anthology: Indestructibles: Anthology Vol.1’ (Bad Gong, 1999), ‘Gold Collection (unknown label, 2000), ‘Vintage Reggae vol.1’ (Revolutionary Sounds, 1985) and ‘Lovers Rock vol.4’ (Penthouse, 1999).______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There is a DJ version of the song existing: JUST LOVE (by Ranking Toyan) and it’s featured on the 12-inch single (Germain Revolutionary Sounds, JA) (Reggae, UK)______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was at least three different pressings of that 7-inch single. FIRST: there is a release with ‘BLUE stamp letters’, SECOND: there is a release with ‘BLACK stamp letters’ and THIRD: there is a release with handwritten title. In the first two releases, the stamp is exactly the same, so it might have been done for the same pressing using different ink... But it was such a popular song that it would make sence that there was at least two or three pressings.

PRETTY WOMAN (JA*)(1982) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds] ••• BLACK VINYL EDITION •••12-INCH (A-side: Pretty Woman (with DJ version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds (with Ranking Toyan)) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA* single released in May 1982) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke]



Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: See the 7-inch single for more information. The song JUST LOVE (by Ranking Toyan) is the DJ version of the song and is featured on both 12-inch singles. The song PRETTY WOMAN was issued on three different labels: Music Works (7-inch), Germain Revolutionary Sounds (12-inch) and Reggae (12-inch). The first label belongs to Augustus Clarke, producer of the song. The two others belong to Donovan Germain. The producer of the song is Donovan Germain. Look under HEADS OF GOVERNMENT, upper on this list, for more details on Donovan Germain’s labels.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was at least three pressings for this specific 12-inch single: FIRST: ‘dotted’ red label on black vinyl, SECOND: ‘dotted’ red label on red vinyl and THIRD: ‘dotted’ green label on black vinyl.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The single issued on the REGGAE label was in the UK Reggae Charts in May 1982, so logically released around the same time on the GERMAIN REVOLUTIONARY SOUNDS label. There was a few GERMAIN REVOLUTIONARY SOUNDS singles that were issued on coloured vinyls that year. Without doing an extensive research, I found the following Revolutionary Sounds singles that were issued on coloured vinyls BABY LOVE (by The Tamlins) (yellow 12-inch, UK), PRETTY WOMAN (by Mighty Diamonds) (red 12-inch, UK), YOU’LL NEVER KNOW (by The Tamlins & Trinity)/UNDYING LOVE (by The Tamlins) (red 12-inch, UK), JUST LOVE (by Toyan) (yellow 7-inch, UK), JUST LOVE (by Toyan) (green 7-inch, UK), MR BOSSMAN DUB PLATE MIX (by Cultural Roots) (blue 7-inch, UK), DRIFT AWAY FROM EVIL (by Cultural Roots) (red 7-inch, UK), WHOM SHALL I BE AFRAID OF (by Barrington Levy) (green 7-inch, UK). They were all released around the same time. BABY LOVE was featured in the UK reggae charts in March 1982.

* This specific single doesn’t mention the place were it was manufactures, but it’s probably USA. I raise the question about the 12-inch singles if they were manufactured in USA or Jamaica, specially in the early 80s as the Donovan Germain 12-inch singles often mentionned ‘Made in Jamaica’ but eventually, this wasn’t included on the labels anymore. I might be wrong, but I think the 7-inch singles were made in Jamaica and possibily all the 12-inch singles were made in USA (even if it was written ‘Made In Jamaica’), unless it has changed over the years. Look under the single HEADS OF GOVERNMENT for more details on this topic.

PRETTY WOMAN (JA*)(1982) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds] ••• RED VINYL EDITION •••12-INCH (A-side: Pretty Woman (with DJ version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds (with Ranking Toyan)) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA* single released in May 1982) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke]


Sound Sample: LionVibes.co.uk [A-side only] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: This is the exact same single, but pressed on a coloured vinyl.

* This specific single doesn’t mention the place were it was manufactures, but it’s probably USA. I raise the question about the 12-inch singles if they were manufactured in USA or Jamaica, specially in the early 80s as the Donovan Germain 12-inch singles often mentionned ‘Made in Jamaica’ but eventually, this wasn’t included on the labels anymore. I might be wrong, but I think the 7-inch singles were made in Jamaica and possibily all the 12-inch singles were made in USA (even if it was written ‘Made In Jamaica’), unless it has changed over the years. Look under the single HEADS OF GOVERNMENT for more details on this topic.

PRETTY WOMAN (UK)(1982) [label: Reggae]12-INCH (A-side: Pretty Woman (with DJ version)) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds (with Ranking Toyan)) (B-side: Version) (credit: Sly, Robbie & Germain) (UK single released in May 1982) (Reggae_REG 04) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke]


Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side] DrumAndBass-rec.com [B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: See the 7-inch single for more information. The song JUST LOVE (by Ranking Toyan) is the DJ version of the song and is featured on both 12-inch singles. The song PRETTY WOMAN was issued on three different labels: Music Works (7-inch), Germain Revolutionary Sounds (12-inch) and Reggae (12-inch). The first label belongs to Augustus Clarke, producer of the song. The two others belong to Donovan Germain. The producer of the song is Donovan Germain. Look under HEADS OF GOVERNMENT, upper on this list, for more details on Donovan Germain’s labels.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was at least two different pressings of that single: I found a picture of the label printed in black on a white label, but I also found the exact same label with the REGGAE logo in green.

PRETTY WOMAN (1982) (JA) [label: Penthouse Vintage] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1998

PRETTY WOMAN (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1982) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds] ••• BLACK VINYL EDITION •••••• Included in the middle of the song PRETTY WOMAN on the 12-inch singles. The song is name JUST LOVE (by Ranking Toyan) was issued on coloured 7-inch single (Germain Revolutionary Sounds, JA). I saw two different pressings: ORANGE VINYL and GREEN VINYL. I made a quick search on the Internet and it seems that this song was only pressed on those 7-inch vinyls (and the Mighty Diamonds 12-inch singles). See upper for more information.

PRETTY WOMAN (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1982) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds] ••• RED VINYL EDITION •••••• Included in the middle of the song PRETTY WOMAN on the 12-inch singles.

PRETTY WOMAN (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1982) [label: Reggae]••• Included in the middle of the song PRETTY WOMAN on the 12-inch singles.

PRETTY WOMAN (VERSION) (JA) (1982) [label: Music Works]7-INCH (A-side: Pretty Woman) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in May 1982) (Music Works_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain* [Augustus Clarke]


Sound Sample: BuyReggae.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: See upper for more information.

PRETTY WOMAN (VERSION) (JA)(1982) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds] ••• BLACK VINYL EDITION •••12-INCH (A-side: Pretty Woman (with DJ version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds (with Ranking Toyan)) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in May 1982) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke]




PRETTY WOMAN (VERSION) (JA)(1982) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds] ••• RED VINYL EDITION •••12-INCH (A-side: Pretty Woman (with DJ version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds (with Ranking Toyan)) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in May 1982) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke]




PRETTY WOMAN (VERSION) (UK)(1982) [label: Reggae]12-INCH (A-side: Pretty Woman (with DJ version)) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds (with Ranking Toyan)) (B-side: Version) (credit: Sly, Robbie & Germain) (UK single released in May 1982) (Reggae_REG 04) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke]


Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side] DrumAndBass-rec.com [B-side] YouTube [no]


PROVERBS (JA) (1982) [label: Bad Gong] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Proverbs) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Lamentations) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1982) (Bad Gong__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: DSR 6121Producer: The Mighty DiamondsYear: 1982 [UK reggae charts: November 1982]

Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side and B-side]

Picture: A+BNote: In 1982, this song was exclusive to the Jamaican 7-inch and 12-inch singles. In 1985, it was included on the album Pas The Kouchie (Bad Gong label).

PROVERBS (JA) (1982) [label: Bad Gong]12-INCH (A1: Proverbs) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (A2: Man In The Hat) (credit: U Brown) (B1:Pass The Drums) (credit: Bongo Herman) (B2: Lamentation) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1982) (Bad Gong__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: The Mighty DiamondsYear: 1982 [UK reggae charts: November 1982]

Sound Sample: eBay.com [A-side only]

Pictures: A+BNote: See the 7-inch single for more info. I don’t know if the songs included on the 12-inch single are longer than the versions included on the 7-inch single.

PROVERBS (JA) (1985) [label: Relic World] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2000

PROVERBS (VERSION) (JA) (1982) [label: Bad Gong] (aka: Lamentations)7-INCH (A-side: Proverbs) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Lamentations) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1982) (Bad Gong__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: DSR 6121Producer: The Mighty DiamondsYear: 1982 [UK reggae charts: November 1982]

Sound Sample: Reggae-Museum.com [A-side and B-side]

Picture: A+BNote: In 1982, this song was exclusive to the Jamaican 7-inch and 12-inch singles. In 1985, it was included on the album Pas The Kouchie (Bad Gong label).

PROVERBS (VERSION) (JA) (1982) [label: Bad Gong] (aka: Lamentations)12-INCH (A1: Proverbs) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (A2: Man In The Hat) (credit: U Brown) (B1:Pass The Drums) (credit: Bongo Herman) (B2: Lamentation) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1982) (Bad Gong__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: The Mighty DiamondsYear: 1982 [UK reggae charts: November 1982]

Sound Sample: eBay.com [A-side only]

Pictures: A+BNote: See the 7-inch single for more info. I don’t know if the songs included on the 12-inch single are longer than the versions included on the 7-inch single.

RAM JAM (JA) (1982) [label: King Crown]7-INCH (A-side: Ram Jam) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1982) (Kings Crown_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Fred ChambersYear: 1982 [written on label]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side only] YouTube [no]


RAM JAM (VERSION) (JA) (1982) [label: King Crown]7-INCH (A-side: Ram Jam) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1982) (Kings Crown_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Fred ChambersYear: 1982 [written on label]



UNRULY PICKNEY (JA) (1982) [label: Gussie 80’s]7-INCH (A-side: Unruly Pickney) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Bad Behaviour) (credit: Music Works All Stars) (JA single released in November 1982) (Gussie 80’s_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1982 [Info on the label: ‘Taken from the coming album ‘The Roots Is There’’. The album was issued in December 1982]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side & B-side] YouTube [2lTaU24qomE]

Pictures: A+BRiddim: Fancy Make Up______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This song is included on the Jamaican and UK version of the album ‘The Roots Is There’. The song BAD BEHAVIOUR is the VERSION of the song. There would be at leat three pressings for that 7-inch single, as I found three pictures with different stamps (all with red brick wall for the background). Two of those pressings have the mention “Taken from the coming Album The Roots Is There”. According to the UK Reggae Charts features on Tapir Reggae Discographies, the album ‘The Roots Is There’ appeared in the UK charts on December 11, 1982. According to the same charts, the single ‘Unrukly Pickney’ (Gussie 80’s) was at number one position on November 13, 1982 (information provided bu Dub Vendor’ The song wasn’t in the charts the previous weeks. The song was included on the 1997 compilation “Maximum Replay”.

UNRULY PICKNEY (JA) (1982) [label: Music Works]12-INCH (A-side: Unruly Pickney) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Live For Today) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in November 1982) (Music Works_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1982Sound Sample: – YouTube [ lQ20yQKJh3Q ]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: See upper for more details. The Jamaican 12-inch single features the song LIVE FOR TODAY on the B-side. Both songs are featured on the Jamaican and UK vinyl edition of the album ‘The Roots Is There’ but aren’t on the Canadian, US and Japan versions. One of the two 12-inch singles of the song ‘Unruly Pickney’ made the UK reggae charts on November 27, 1982 (source: Dub Vendor, published on Tapir Reggae Discographies), but it’s probably the Jamaican single, as the UK single have the text: “From the album The Roots Is There” printed on it’s label and as the album only came out in December, it would have probably be ‘From the coming album...’

UNRULY PICKNEY (UK) (1982) [label: Music Works]12-INCH (A-side: Unruly Pickney) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Bad Behaviour) (credit: MWRT Sounds) (UK single released in November 1982) (Music Works_MWRT 52353) INFO: pictureMatrix: MR 52353-A__MR 52353-B [I don’t remeber where I took the matrix]

Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1982Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [ lQ20yQKJh3Q ]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: See upper for more details. The 12-inch single was probably issued a few weeks after the Jamaican 7-inch single, as it doesn’t mention “Taken from the coming album”, instead: “From the Album The Roots Is There”. The UK and US 12-inch might have extended versions on A-side and B-side.One of the two 12-inch singles of the song ‘Unruly Pickney’ made the UK reggae charts on November 27, 1982 (source: Dub Vendor, published on Tapir Reggae Discographies), but it’s probably the Jamaican single, as the UK single have the text: “From the album The Roots Is There” printed on it’s label and as the album only came out in December, it would have probably be ‘From the coming album...’

UNRULY PICKNEY (US) (1982) [label: Moodies]12-INCH (A-side: Unruly Pickney) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Bad Behaviour) (credit: The Music Works Band) (US single released in 1982) (Moodies Records_MR 5-23-53) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1982 [written on the label]

Sound Sample: – [nowhere to be found] YouTube [ lQ20yQKJh3Q ]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: See upper for more details.

UNRULY PICKNEY (VERSION) (JA) (1982) [label: Gussie 80’s] (aka: Bad Behaviour)7-INCH (A-side: Unruly Pickney) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Bad Behaviour) (credit: Music Works All Stars) (JA single released in November 1982) (Gussie 80’s_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1982 [Info on the label: ‘Taken from the coming album ‘The Roots Is There’, issued in December 1982]


Pictures: A+BRiddim: Fancy Make UpNote: See upper for more details.

UNRULY PICKNEY (VERSION) (UK) (1982) [label: Music Works] (aka: Bad Behaviour)12-INCH (A-side: Unruly Pickney) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Bad Behaviour) (credit: MWRT Sounds) (UK single released in 1982) (Music Works_MWRT 52353) INFO: pictureMatrix: MR 52353-A__MR 52353-B [I don’t remeber where I took the matrix]

Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1982Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]


UNRULY PICKNEY (VERSION) (US) (1982) [label: Moodies] (aka: Bad Behaviour)12-INCH (A-side: Unruly Pickney) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Bad Behavior) (credit: The Music Works Band) (US single released in 1982) (Moodies Records_MR 5-23-53) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1982 [written on the label]

Sound Sample: – [nowhere to be found] YouTube [no]


WAY HOW YOU WALK, THE (JA) (1982) [label: Gussie 80’s]7-INCH (A-side: The Way How You Walk) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1982) (Gussie 80’s_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: DSR 1234Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1982Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side and B-side]

Pictures: ANote: One record stores mention that it’s Dean Frazer doing the version on the B-side. The riddim is named: Take Five. The reggae store Ernie B writes that this song is from 1980. Logically this single is from 1982, as the label have the texte: ‘Distributed by Music Works’ and all the other Mighty Dimonds singles issued on Gussie that have ‘Music Works’ are from 1982. An extended version of that song is included on the mini-LP ‘Backstage’ (Music Works, 1983).

WAY HOW YOU WALK, THE (JA) (1982) [label: Gussie 80’s] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 2014

WAY HOW YOU WALK, THE (VERSION) (JA) (1982) [label: Gussie 80’s]7-INCH (A-side: The Way How You Walk) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1982) (Gussie 80’s_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: DSR 1234Producer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1982Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side and B-side]

Pictures: ANote: Se upper for details.

WAY HOW YOU WALK (VERSION), THE (JA) (1982) [label: Gussie 80’s] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 2014

YOUR HEART’S DESIRE (UK) (1982) [label: Island]12-INCH (A1: Pass The Kouchie, A2: Pass The Knowledge) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B1: Your Heart’s Desire) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1982) (Island Records__12WIP 6838) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1982 [written on label] [song is from 1981]


Pictures: A+BNote: This is the extended version of the song. See upper for more info.

1983 BAD BOY (JA) (1983) [label: Stars]7-INCH (A-side: Bad Boy) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Rude Boy) (credit: The Ring Craft Possey) (JA single released in 1983) (Stars_ST 001) INFO: picturesMatrix: UnknownProducer: Tapper Zukie & Roderick Sinclair (Black Beard)Year: 1983Sound Sample: Reggae.co.ukPictures: A+BNote: See the 7-inch single MORGAN THE PIRATE for more info.Note: To verify if this song is the same as Sammy Dread’s ‘Rude Boy’ (aka: M16)‘ song issued on Hit Bound in 1983 (7-inch and 10-inch single).

BAD BOY (UK) (1983) [label: Mobiliser]12-INCH (A-side: Bad Boy) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Leaders Of Black Country) (credit: The Vibestones) (UK single released in 1983) (Mobiliser_MM73) INFO: pictureMatrix: UnknownProducer: Tapper Zukie & Roderick Sinclair (Black Beard) [B-side only mentionned Tapper Zukie]

Year: December (or before) 1983Sound Sample: – [nowhere to be found]

Pictures: B [picture of A is not findable at time of research]

Note: According to the seller on eBay (May 2007), both sides of the single have the vocal and its version [This info needs to be confirmed to duplicate the single in the VERSION side of it]. See the 7-inch single MORGAN THE PIRATE for more info. The album ‘Leaders Of Black Country’ came out in early December 1983 (or late November). I saw an advertisement that talks about the following singles already been issued: MORGAN THE PIRATE (UK 12-inch), WHOSE SORRY NOW/REBEL BABY (by The Vibetones) (UK 12-inch), BAD BOYS/LEADERS OF BLACK COUNTRY (by The Vibetones) (UK 12-inch). The advertisement was publised on December 3rd, 1983.

BAD BOY (VERSION) (JA) (1983) [label: Stars] (aka: Rude Boy)(A-side: Bad Boy) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Rude Boy) (credit: The Ring Craft Possey) (JA single released in 1983) (Stars_ST 001) INFO: picturesMatrix: UnknownProducer: Tapper Zukie & Roderick Sinclair (Black Beard)Year: 1983Sound Sample: Reggae.co.ukPictures: A+BNote: –

BORROW CLOTHES (JA) (1983) [label: Bad Gong] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Borrow Clothes) (credit: Trinity & Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Christmas Carol) (credit: Trinity & Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1983) (Bad Gong__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1983 (my conclusion)

Sound Sample: – [nowhere to be found]

Picture: A+BNote: On this single, The Mighty Diamonds are simply doing the backing vocals.Note: The Bad Gong label was created by The Mighty Diamonds to release their own singles. From time to time, The Diamonds also produced a few Jamaican artists on their label to promote music they believed in. Based on my research, the label was launched in 1977. Apart from Struggling/Set Me Free (1978), Sweet Lady (1978), Let Jah Sun Shine (1978), Proverbs (1982), Brother Man (1983), Kinarky (1983) and Big Man (1984), all the Mighty Diamonds songs issued on Bad Gong remain exclusive to the singles. The year of release was not written on the label, so it can be difficult to come up with accurate information. To deal with this situation, I’ve created a document that allows comparison between each Bad Gong single (colour of labels, background theme, typography, etc.), from which I’ve come up with a tangible conclusion regarding the release dates. I’m 90% positive that I’ve figured out the right year, but I have left it in grey as I am not 100% sure. The document can be found at the following link: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_bad_gong_a.pdf

BORROW CLOTHES (JA) (1983) [label: Relic World] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2000

BORROW CLOTHES (VERSION) (JA) (1983) [label: Bad Gong] (aka: Chritmas Carol)(A-side: Borrow Clothes) (credit: Trinity & Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Christmas Carol) (credit: Trinity & Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1983) (Bad Gong__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1983 (my conclusion)


Picture: A+BNote: See upper for more information. The song CHRISTMAS CAROL is in fact BORROW CLOTHES (VERSION).

BROTHER MAN (JA) (1983) [label: Bad Gong] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Brother Man) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1983) (Bad Gong__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Mighty Diamonds & Donovan Germain (label says D. Jarmaine)


Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side only] YouTube [(p5MP0Eky6Cg)]

Picture: A+BNote: The 12-inch single BROTHER MAN issued on the label Revolutionary Sounds was in the UK Reggae Charts in August 1983 and the single released on the Reggae label was in the UK Reggae Charts in October 1983, therefore I concluded that this singles should also be from 1983. Unless it was a re-issue the following year...

BROTHER MAN (JA) (1983) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds]12-INCH (A-side: Brotherman) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1983) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds__no code) INFO: PicturesProducer: Donovan GermainNote: –

BROTHER MAN (UK) (1983) [label: Reggae]12-INCH (A-side: Brother Man) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (UK single released in 1983) (Reggae__REG 22-1923) INFO: PicturesProducer: Donovan GermainNote: –

BROTHER MAN (VERSION) (JA) (1983) [label: Bad Gong]7-INCH (A-side: Brother Man) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1983) (Bad Gong__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Mighty Diamonds & Donovan Germain (label says D. Jarmaine)




COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.1) (US) (1975) [label: Hit Bound] ••• 1983 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: semi-blank (Country Living)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: semi-blank (Living In Dub)) (credit: no names) (US single released in May 1983) (Hit Bound__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: JOE JOE RRS 5355__JOE JOE RRS 5356 [matrix found on RootsVinylGuide.com website]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on the original US and UK label]

Sound Sample: DeadlyDragonSound.com [A-side only] YouTube [ (5J6vNfuehHA) ]

Pictures: ANote: See 1975 for details on the original single.Note: As far as I know, the song COUNTRY LIVING was never released on the HIT BOUND label in the 70s. It was only issued on Hit Bound as a repress single. It was repressed at least four times, as I found four different pictures. All of them features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy, but two of them have dates. Are those dates reliable? Your guess is as good as mine, as original Channel One singles are known to have wrong dates or their labels (see BODYGUARD in 1979 for more information on this topic). For the purpose of this work, I will consider the Hit Bound repress that have dates to be reliable. The FIRST label has the date 1983, the SECOND label has the date 1985. Both are semi-blank labels without the name of the songs or the band, then the THIRD one has the code CH91, no printed dates and the FOURTH one has no codes, no printed date. The presence of the Hit Bound single for COUNTRY LIVING in the UK Reggae Charts of June 4, 1983 confirms the veracity of the date, at least for the first single (chart information compiled by Dub Vendor, available on Tapir Reggae Discographies). Even if some of the Hit Bound repress mention “Made in Jamaica”, the majority of them seems to be made in USA. I don’t know if it was always the case, as the 7-inch singles issued in the early eighties mentioned “Made in Jamaica” while the 10-inch and the 12-inch features the New York address. Possibly the Hit Bound 7-inch issued in the 80’s were pressed in Jamaica while the maxi singles were press in USA. Until I find different information, I will consider the Mighty Diamonds repress on Hit Bound (and Well Charge) to be made in USA. Discogs have the mention that the name for the B-side is LIVING IN DUB, I don’t know if this information was taken from the handwriting on the B-side or taken from the matrix. For more information about the Hit Bound label, you can read the two paragraphs I composed, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

• Repress No.1 (Channel One): yellow label with RED logo and lettering, stamp for the title. (year: logically: 1978) ••••• Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE-DARK RED silkscreen logo, with handwritten title. (year: 1983) [I found three different pictures, with different handwritingm, so not written by the label owner]

••••• Repress No.2b (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE-DARK RED silkscreen logo, no title (red marker and green circle). (year: 1983) • Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE-DARK RED silkscreen logo, no title (red marker). (year: 1985) • Repress No.4 (Hit Bound): white label with BLACK logo and lettering (features the code: CH91) (printed name: ‘Mighty Diamonds’). (year: my guess: around 2000) ••• in this case, the year of release is a wild guess •••


I NEED A ROOF (FIRST TAKE) (US) (1975) [label: Hit Bound] ••• 1983 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: semi-blank (I Need A Roof)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1983) (Hit Bound__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: JJ 2740-RRS__JJ 2741-RRS [the matrix was included in the description by the seller on eBay, but only ‘2740 and 2741’, the other letters comes from the original single. It’s unsure if it’s the exact same matrix]

Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [year taken from the original UK label]


Pictures: ANote: See 1975 for details on the original single. There was two different takes released commercially in 1975. According to the matrix given by the seller, this would be the FIRST TAKE. The seller wrote in the description that the b-side features the VERSION.Note: As far as I know, the song I NEED A ROOF was never released on the HIT BOUND label in the 70s. It was only issued on Hit Bound as a repress single. I NEED A ROOF was repressed at least twice on the Hit Bound label, as I found two different pictures. The label of these two singles features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy. The FIRST label has the date 1983, so possibly issued in 1983 and the SECOND features the code HB2001, so possibly issued around 2006. For more information about these deductions, you can read the two paragraphs I composed regarding the Hit Bound label, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

• Repress No.1 (Channel One): psychedelic artwork with RED ink. (year: 1976)••••• Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): white label with DARK RED-BLACK silkscreen logo. Handwritten title. (I Need A Roof/Version) (year: around 1983)• Repress No.3 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, no titles printed on the single. (handwritten title) (I Need A Roof/I Know Myself) (year: approx. 1989)• Repress No.4 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering. It also features the code: HB 2001. (I Need A Roof/Version) (year: my guess: around 2006)• Repress No.5 (Well Charge): white label with EMPTY STAR/RED CONTOUR, similar to the 1977 pressings, except the name of the band features ‘THE’ infront (I Need A Roof/Version)(year: 2009) (info: Juno.co.uk)

KINARKY (JA) (1983) [label: Bad Gong] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Kinarky) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1983) (Bad Gong__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: DSR 7032 A__DSR 7033 BProducer: Mighty Diamonds [aka: Bunny Diamond]

Year: 1983 [UK reggae charts: April 9, 1983] [INFO: Charts compiled by Dub Vendor – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side and B-side] YouTube [mRVV4j6M0Hs]

Picture: A+BNote: Out of all the single issued on the Bad Gong label, this song is probably among the ones that were the most popular. It was later included on the album ‘Pass The Kuchie’ (Bad Gong, 1985), was repressed on Relic World label (around the year 2000) and was featured on two lesser know compilations: Nattural Natty Reggae (Simon Music Sipe, 1998) and Indestructible: Anthology Vol.1 (Bad Gong, 1999).

KINARKY (JA) (1983) [label: Bad Gong]12-INCH (A1: Kinarky) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (A2: Wicked & Wild) (credit: Three Finger Jack) (B: Hussler) (aka: Kinarky (Version))) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (JA single released in 1983) (Bad Gong__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: DSR 0156Producer: Mighty Diamonds [aka: Bunny Diamond]

Year: 1983 [date taken from Kinarky 7-inch]


Picture: A+BNote: Maybe this 12-inch single have a longer mix. See the 7-inch for more details.

KINARKY (UK) (1983) [label: Calabash]12-INCH (A1: Kinarky) (A2: Wicked & Wild) (credit: Mighty Diamonds/Three Finger Jack) (B-Side: Hustler) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1983) (Calabash Records_JC 003) INFO: PictureNote: –

KINARKY (JA) (1983) [label: Revolutionary Sounds]12-INCH (A-Side: Kinarky) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Wicked & Wilds) (credit: Three Finger Jack) (JA single released in 1983) (Revolutionary Sounds_no code) INFO: PictureNote: The label has VP Records printed on it for distribution. I’ve asked the owner penthouserecords.free.fr about the distribution deal and replied that REVOLUTIONARY SOUNDS was probably distributed by VP Records at the end of the label around 1985-1986. If it’s the case, this would be a repress. To be confirmed if VP was distributing the label in 1983.

KINARKY (JA) (1983) [label: Relic World] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2000

KINARKY (VERSION) (JA) (1983) [label: Bad Gong]7-INCH (A-side: Kinarky) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1983) (Bad Gong__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: DSR 7032 A__DSR 7033 BProducer: Mighty Diamonds [aka: Bunny Diamond]

Year: 1983 [UK reggae charts: April 9, 1983] [INFO: Charts compiled by Dub Vendor – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]



KINARKY (VERSION) (JA) (1983) [label: Bad Gong] (aka: Hustler)12-INCH (A1: Kinarky) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (A2: Wicked & Wild) (credit: Three Finger Jack) (B: Hussler) (aka: Kinarky (Version))) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (JA single released in 1983) (Bad Gong__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: DSR 0156Producer: Mighty Diamonds [aka: Bunny Diamond]

Year: 1983 [date taken from Kinarky 7-inch]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [not]

Picture: ANote: There is a song named THE HUSTLER on the Trinity Meet The Mighty Diamonds album (Gorgon, 1979), but it’s a different song.

LOVE ME GIRL (UK) (1977) [label: Channel One] ••• 1983 RE-ISSUE •••10-INCH (A1: Dances Are Changing, A2: Love Me Girl, A3: General Dub) (credit: Barrington Levy, The Mighty Diamonds) (B1: Worries In The Dance, B2: Worries Dub) (credit: Frankie Paul) (UK single released in 1983) (Channel One: Gold_CH1-10”004) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Rohan Hoo-Kin [real information: Joseph Hoo Kim]

Year: 1977 [repress in 1983]

Sound Sample: AquariusJapan.com [A-side only] YouTube [ D-xU5NELVTs ]

Picture: A+BNote: According to various website, this repress would been issued in 1983. The first song is credited to Barrington Levy. both LOVE ME GIRL and GENERAL DUB are credited to The Mighty Diamonds. I do not know what GENERAL DUB is. I found that Ranking Joe recorded a song named GENERAL on what is said to be the ‘Love Me Girl’ riddim... But the excerpt of the song I heard is quite different than the Mighty Diamonds song. The label credit the song LOVE ME GIRL to Rohan Hoo-Kin, which is a mistake, unless the song featured is a different version than the one recorded in 1977 (which is not the fact, confirmed by listening to the sound excerpt). Both songs DANCES ARE CHANGING (by Barrington Levy) and WORRIES IN THE DANCE (by Frankie Paul) seems to be from 1983. The information about Barrington Levy & Frankie Paul is coming from two compilations featured on Roots-Archives.com.••••• Repress No.1 (Channel One): 10-inch single marketed in black sleeve with ‘Channel One: Gold’. The Channel One logo is in 3-D. (Love Me Girl/Dances Are Changing...) (year: approx. 1983)• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, handwritten title on B-side. (Love Me Girl/I’m Still In Love) (year: approx: 1989)• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering. It also features the code: HB010. (Love Me Girl/I’m Still In Love) (year: my guess: around 2006) [false single?]

MORGAN THE PIRATE (JA) (1983) [label: Stars]7-INCH (A-side: Morgan The Pirate) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Blackbeard The Pirate) (credit: Ring Cart Posse) (JA single released in 1983) (Stars_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: UnknownProducer: Tapper Zukie & Roderick Sinclair (Black Beard) (label too blury to see)

Year: 1983Sound Sample: ErnieB (http://www.ebreggae.com/Reggae/Vinyl/70252/Mighty-Diamonds-Morgan-The-Pirate.html)

Pictures: ANote: A seller on eBay in June 2014 says the B-side is: Blackbeard The Pirate (by Ring Cart Posse)Note: From the sound sample heard on Ernie B, the B-side seems exclusive, meaning a different version than the one that was issued on the original LP and also not included on the 2011 CD version. The album ‘Leaders Of Black Countries’ appeared in the British Reggae Charts in December 1983 (with the Mobiliser label). In Jamaica, the album was issued with the Stars label. The singles for the album are: MORGAN THE PIRATE (7-inch, Stars) (no information on charts), MORGAN THE PIRATE (12-inch, Mobiliser) (no information on charts), WHO’S SORRY NOW (12-inch, Mobiliser) (UK Reggae Charts: July 23, 1983), BAD BOY (7-inch, Stars) (UK Reggae Charts: November 12, 1983), BAD BOY (12-inch, Mobiliser) (no information on charts), NO MORE WILL I ROAM (7-inch, Stars) (UK Reggae Charts: November 26, 1983). I’ve concluded that the single MORGAN THE PIRATE (code MM66) was the first one issued (and this, before July) as the single WHO’S SORRY NOW (code MM69) was in the charts in July 1983.

Note: The band The Vibes Tones also recorded the song LEADERS OF BLACK COUNTRIES. That single was produced by Tapper Zukie, and was done in 1983 also as seems to have the same recording as The Mighty Diamonds. Plus the B-side of the 12-inch single has the dub version of the song, named FALKLAND CRISIS (by Tappa Zukie & The Warriors) which is probably the same song featured on Mighty Diamonds’s album ‘Leaders Of Black Countries’. Another indication that this recording is most likely from 1983: it was featured on the B-side of the Mighty Diamonds 12-inch single BAD BOY. The Vibes Tone recording was issued on a four different singles:

(A-side: Leaders Of Black Country) (credit: Vibes Tone) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1983) (New Star_no code 7-INCH INFO: pictures (A-side: Leaders Of Black Country) (credit: Vibes Tone) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1983) (Stars_no code) 7-INCH INFO: pictures (A-side: Leaders Of Black Country) (credit: The Vibestones) (B-side: Falkland Crisis) (credit: Tappa Zukie & The Warriors) (JA single released in 1983) (New Star_no code) 12-INCH INFO: picture (A-side: Bad Boy) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Leaders Of Black Country) (credit: The Vibestones) (UK single released in 1983) (Mobiliser_MM 73) 12-INCH INFO: picture

MORGAN THE PIRATE (JA) (1983) [label: Mister Tipsy]7-INCH (A-Side: Morgan The Pirate+Version) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Blackbeard The Pirate+Version) (credit: Ring Craft Posse) (JA single released in 1983) (Mister Tipsy_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Black BeardNote: The information on YouTube for that single is: «The Mighty Diamonds & Ring Craft Posse - Morgan The Pirate (+ Version)», but from another website for the STARS single (with sampling on YouTube), it seems the Ring Craft Posse is not featured on the YouTube recording of Mister Tipsy single, so I think it’s only the A-side, and that’s why I place the Ring Craft Posse on the B-side. To be confirmed.

MORGAN THE PIRATE (UK) (1983) [label: Mobiliser]12-INCH (A-side: Morgan The Pirate) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Black Beard The Pirate) (credit: Tapper Zukie & The Warriors) (UK single released in 1983) (Mobiliser_MM66) INFO: picturesMatrix: UnknownProducer: Tapper ZukieYear: December (or before) 1983Sound Sample: Strictly-Vibes.comPictures: A+BNote: See the 7-inch single MORGAN THE PIRATE for more info. The album ‘Leaders Of Black Country’ came out in early December 1983 (or late November). I saw an advertisement that talks about the following singles already been issued: MORGAN THE PIRATE (UK 12-inch), WHOSE SORRY NOW/REBEL BABY (by The Vibetones) (UK 12-inch), BAD BOYS/LEADERS OF BLACK COUNTRY (by The Vibetones) (UK 12-inch). The advertisement was publised on December 3rd, 1983.

MORGAN THE PIRATE (VERSION 1) (JA) (1983) [label: Stars](A-side: Morgan The Pirate) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1983) (Stars_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: UnknownProducer: Tapper ZukieYear: 1983Sound Sample: ErnieB (http://www.ebreggae.com/Reggae/Vinyl/70252/Mighty-Diamonds-Morgan-The-Pirate.html)

Pictures: ANote: this version seems to be exclusive to this 7-inch single

MORGAN THE PIRATE (VERSION 2) (UK) (1983) [label: Mobiliser] (aka: Black Beard The Pirate)12-INCH (A-side: Morgan The Pirate) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Black Beard The Pirate) (credit: Tapper Zukie & The Warriors) (UK single released in 1983) (Mobiliser_MM66) INFO: picturesMatrix: UnknownProducer: Tapper ZukieYear: 1983Sound Sample: Strictly-Vibes.comPictures: A+BNote: –

NO MORE WILL I ROAM (JA) (1983) [label: Stars] 7-INCH (A-side: No More Will I Roam) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1983) (Stars_no codes) INFO: pictureMatrix: UnknownProducer: Tapper Zukie & Roderick Sinclair (Black Beard)Year: 1983Sound Sample: LionVibes.co.ukPictures: ANote: The sleeve of the CD ‘Leaders Of Black Countries’ issued in March 2011 mentionned that this song is a cover of Dennis Brown, ‘No More Will I Roam’, but that’s a mistake. See the 7-inch single MORGAN THE PIRATE for more info.

NO MORE WILL I ROAM (JA) (1983) [label: Sonic Sounds]7-INCH (A-Side: No More Will I Roam) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1983) (Sonic Sounds__no code) INFO: InternetNote: The release year of this single is unsure. No pictures were found so far. Sonic Sounds label started around 1978 and would release material until 2000, according to the dates published on Discogs. I finally found a picture.

WHO’S SORRY NOW (UK) (1983) [label: Mobiliser]12-INCH (A-side: Whose Sorry Now) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: The Vibes Tone) (credit: Rebel Baby) (UK single released in 1983) (Mobiliser_MM69) INFO: pictureMatrix: UnknownProducer: Tapper ZukieYear: December (or before) 1983Sound Sample: eBay.co.uk [enter the following code: 290446596192]

Pictures: ANote: See the 7-inch single MORGAN THE PIRATE for more info. The album ‘Leaders Of Black Country’ came out in early December 1983 (or late November). I saw an advertisement that talks about the following singles already been issued: MORGAN THE PIRATE (UK 12-inch), WHOSE SORRY NOW/REBEL BABY (by The Vibetones) (UK 12-inch), BAD BOYS/LEADERS OF BLACK COUNTRY (by The Vibetones) (UK 12-inch). The advertisement was publised on December 3rd, 1983.

1984 BIG MAN (JA) (1984) [label: Bad Gong] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Big Man) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Never Say Goodbye) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1984) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 3004Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1984 [UK reggae charts: September 29, 1984] [INFO: Charts compiled by Daddy Kool – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [B-side only] YouTube [none]

Picture: A+BNote: Out of all the single issued on the Bad Gong label, this song is probably among the ones that were the most popular as itt was included the following year on the album ‘Pass The Kuchie’ (Bad Gong, 1985), which features Bad Gong singles recorded in the early to mid eighties and also features new material. The song NEVER SAY GOODBYE is often consider the A-side by some record stores... The song featured in the UK Reggae Charts is BIG MAN, so unless the matrix proves otherwise, this single should have ‘Big Man’ on the A-side.

BIG MAN (1984) (JA) [label: Relic World] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2000

BORN A YARD (UK) (1984) [label: Blue Trac]12-INCH (A-Side: Born A Yard) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Rub-A-Dub) (credit: Roots Radics) (UK single released in 1984) (Blue Trac_B.T.R. D O11) INFO: pictureProducer: M. WellingtonNote: Webstores mention that this single is from ca. 1984

DAY IN DAY OUT (JA) (1984) [label: Blue Mountain]7-INCH (A-Side: Day In Day Out) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1984) (Blue Mountain Entertainment_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Robert LivingstonNote: –

DAY IN DAY OUT (US) (1984) [label: Blue Trac]12-INCH (A-Side: Day In Day Out) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US single released in 1984) (Blue Trac_BTR011) INFO: pictureProducer: Robert LivingstonNote: –

DAY IN DAY OUT (US) (1984) [label: BTR]12-INCH (A-Side: Day In Day Out) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US single released in 1984) (BTR_011) INFO: picturesProducer: Robert LivingstonNote: Apparently the B-side would have Jamaican artist Charlie Chaplin

EBONY & IVORY (“TURBOMIX VERSION”) (JAPAN) (1982) [label: Woorell] ••• 1984 PROMOTIONAL RE-ISSUE •••12-INCH (A1: Go Deh Yaka) (credit: Monyaka) (A2: Ebony & Ivory) (The Mighty Diamonds) (B1: Someone Loves You Honey) (credit: June Lodge) (B2: Telling Me) (credit: Tyrome Evans) (JAPAN promotional single released in 1984) (Woorell/Overheat_YPR-13) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: several producersYear: 1982* [this promotional single was issued in 1984]


Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Look under EBONY & IVORY in 1982, for the original single.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The label also mention: “Light Reggae: Turbomix Version’... This could possibly be a remix of the song. I listended to an excerpt coming from that single, found on Internet: if there is a remix, it’s very close to the original recording, at least in the 1 minute excerpt that I listened.

FIGHT IT OUT THERE (JA) (1984) [label: ET Records]7-INCH (A-side: Fight It Out There) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: unknown) (JA single released in 1984) (ET Records_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Errol ThompsonYear: 1984 [UK reggae charts: January 12, 1985] [INFO: Charts compiled by Hawkeye Records – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample [not found] YouTube [no]

Pictures: ANote: Probably recorded in December 1984 as the label says P. 84, C.84, so that’s probably produced and copyright in 1984. Some websites writes that this is from 1983, but that must be a mistake. That song is also available on the album Pass The Kouchie, issued on Bad Gong label in 1985. To be verified if it’s the exact same mix. This single was also repressed on the Joe Gibbs label in 1999 [see 1999 for more details], but the repress wrongly mention that the producer is Joe Gibbs.

FIGHT IT OUT THERE (UK) (1984) [label: Real Wax]12-INCH (A-side: Fight It Out There) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Somebody’s Watching You) (credit: Well Pleased And Satisfied) (UK single released in 1984) (Real Wax Records_RW1014) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Errol ThompsonYear: 1984Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: ANote: see 7-inch for details.

FIGHT IT OUT THERE (VERSION) (JA) (1984) [label: ET Records]7-INCH (A-side: Fight It Out There) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: unknown) (JA single released in 1984) (ET Records_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Errol ThompsonYear: 1984Sound Sample [not found] YouTube [no]


MARY MACK (JA) (1984) [label: Bad Gong] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Mary Mack) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Mary Mack (version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1984) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: DSR 1973A__DSR 1918B [or 0-BGJAMD]

Producer: Mighty Diamonds and John Corral [aka: Bunny Diamond & John Corral]

Year: 1984 [UK reggae charts: March 31, 1984] [INFO: Charts compiled by Dub Vendor – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side only] YouTube [pfMDkwAowos]

Picture: ANote: Although the label says that the song was penned by F. Simpson (aka: Bunny Diamond), after a search on the Internet, was able to find the transcript of a song named Mary Mack that has similar lyrics (October 1978), in the book ‘Folklore from Contemporary Jamaicans’ (pp.197-198). Maybe the song was adapted by Bunny Diamond. The song was repress as the B-side of ‘Mr.Chin Slippers’ on the Relic World label around the year 2000.

MARY MACK (UK) (1984) [label: Kingdom]12-INCH (A-Side: Mary Mack) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (UK single released in 1984) (Kingdom Records_12 KV 8030) INFO: Picture

MARY MACK (JA) (1984) [label: Relic World] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2000

MARY MACK (VERSION) (JA) (1984) [label: Bad Gong]7-INCH (A-side: Mary Mack) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Mary Mack (version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1984) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: DSR 1973A__DSR 1918B [or 0-BGJAMD]

Producer: Mighty Diamonds and John Corral [aka: Bunny Diamond & John Corral]

Year: 1984Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side only]


NEVER SAY GOODBYE (JA) (1984) [label: Bad Gong] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Big Man) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Never Say Goodbye) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1984) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 3004Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1984 [UK reggae charts: September 29, 1984] [INFO: Charts compiled by Daddy Kool – WEBSITE: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [B-side only] YouTube [none]

Picture: A+BNote: The song NEVER SAY GOODBYE is often consider the A-side by some record stores... The song featured in the UK Reggae Charts is BIG MAN, so unless the matrix proves otherwise, this single should have ‘Big Man’ on the A-side.

1985CHANCES (JAPAN) (1985) [label: Overheat]7-INCH (A-Side: Society) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-Side: Chances) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JAPAN promotional single released in April 1985) (Overheat_PR-78) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1985 [written on sleeve]

Sound Sample: –Pictures: A+BNote: Picture sleeve with the exact same picture as the japanese album cover ‘Pass The Kouchie’. This is the only japan 7-inch single I found for the Mighty Diamonds. This one is a promotional single. The lyrics for the song ‘Society’ are printed inside the sleeve of the single. An image of the single can be located at www.45cat.com.

COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.1) (US) (1975) [label: Hit Bound] ••• 1985 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: semi-blank (Country Living)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: semi-blank (version)) (credit: no names) (US single released in 1985) (Hit Bound__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on the original US and UK label]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [ (5J6vNfuehHA) ]

Pictures: ANote: See 1975 for details on the original single.Note: As far as I know, the song COUNTRY LIVING was never released on the HIT BOUND label in the 70s. It was only issued on Hit Bound as a repress single. It was repressed at least four times, as I found four different pictures. All of them features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy, but two of them have dates. Are those dates reliable? Your guess is as good as mine, as original Channel One singles are known to have wrong dates or their labels (see BODYGUARD in 1979 for more information on this topic). For the purpose of this work, I will consider the Hit Bound repress that have dates to be reliable. The FIRST label has the date 1983, the SECOND label has the date 1985. Both are semi-blank labels without the name of the songs or the band, then the THIRD one has the code CH91, no printed dates and the FOURTH one has no codes, no printed date. The presence of the Hit Bound single for COUNTRY LIVING in the UK Reggae Charts of June 4, 1983 confirms the veracity of the date, at least for the first single (chart information compiled by Dub Vendor, available on Tapir Reggae Discographies). Even if some of the Hit Bound repress mention “Made in Jamaica”, the majority of them seems to be made in USA. I don’t know if it was always the case, as the 7-inch singles issued in the early eighties mentioned “Made in Jamaica” while the 10-inch and the 12-inch features the New York address. Possibly the Hit Bound 7-inch issued in the 80’s were pressed in Jamaica while the maxi singles were press in USA. Until I find different information, I will consider the Mighty Diamonds repress on Hit Bound (and Well Charge) to be made in USA. For more information about the Hit Bound label, you can read the two paragraphs I composed, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

• Repress No.1 (Channel One): yellow label with RED logo and lettering, stamp for the title. (year: logically: 1978) • Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE-DARK RED silkscreen logo, with handwritten title. (year: 1983) [I found three different pictures, with different handwritingm, so not written by the label owner]

• Repress No.2b (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE-DARK RED silkscreen logo, no title (red marker and green circle). (year: 1983) ••••• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE-DARK RED silkscreen logo, no title (red marker). (year: 1985) • Repress No.4 (Hit Bound): white label with BLACK logo and lettering (features the code: CH91) (printed name: ‘Mighty Diamonds’). (year: my guess: around 2000) ••• in this case, the year of release is a wild guess •••


JUVENILE CHILD (US*) (1981) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds] ••• 1985 RE-ISSUE •••12-INCH (A-side: Juvenile Child) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: The Same Knife) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US* single released in 1985) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke]

Year: 1981 [written on the original Germain Revolutionary Sounds single]

Sound Sample: AquariusJapan.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was two different 12-inch singles issued on the label GERMAIN REVOLUTIONARY SOUNDS: one in 1981 and a repress made in late 1985. The first single features the artist Chico (of We The Poeple). The second single have the following code printed on the label: “RGD 500” (and also: 31985, which probably means the third single pressed in 1985 as later singles have a similar code, like “DG7-1985”). This latest single was also featured in the UK Reggae Charts on January 4, 1986 (source: charts published on Tapir Reggae Discographies). Does the 1985 repress features the exact same mix as the 12-inch single issued in 1981? I will eventually try to find the answer.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was at leats two different pressing of this specific single, as I found two different pictures: they are identical except for the background colour: the first one features a LIGHT GREEN tone and the second one has a WHITE background.

* This specific single doesn’t mention the place were it was manufactures. I raise the question about the 12-inch singles if they were manufactured in USA or Jamaica, specially in the early 80s as the Donovan Germain 12-inch singles often mentionned ‘Made in Jamaica’ but eventually, this wasn’t included on the labels anymore. I might be wrong, but I think the 7-inch singles were made in Jamaica and possibily all the 12-inch singles were made in USA (even if it was written ‘Made In Jamaica’), unless it has changed over the years. Look under the single HEADS OF GOVERNMENT for more details on this topic.

GRANDMA (JA) (1985) [label: Bad Gong] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Grandma) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1985) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1985 [my conclusion]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side only] YouTube [oy6Tdj_xq4]

Picture: ANote: Logically, this single is from 1985, as it has the Sunset Records logo on the label. There was at least two other Mighty Diamonds singles issued on Sunset Records in 1985: Possie Are You Ready and Half Pound.Note: The Bad Gong label was created by The Mighty Diamonds to release their own singles. From time to time, The Diamonds also produced a few Jamaican artists on their label to promote music they believed in. Based on my research, the label was launched in 1977. Apart from Struggling/Set Me Free (1978), Sweet Lady (1978), Let Jah Sun Shine (1978), Proverbs (1982), Brother Man (1983), Kinarky (1983) and Big Man (1984), all the Mighty Diamonds songs issued on Bad Gong remain exclusive to the singles. The year of release was not written on the label, so it can be difficult to come up with accurate information. To deal with this situation, I’ve created a document that allows comparison between each Bad Gong single (colour of labels, background theme, typography, etc.), from which I’ve come up with a tangible conclusion regarding the release dates. I’m 90% positive that I’ve figured out the right year, but I have left it in grey as I am not 100% sure. The document can be found at the following link: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_bad_gong_a.pdf

GRANDMA (VERSION) (JA) (1985) [label: Bad Gong] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Grandma) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1985) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1985 [my conclusion]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side only] YouTube [oy6Tdj_xq4]


HALF POUND (JA) (1985) [label: Sunset]7-INCH (A-side: Half Pound) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1985) (Sunset_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: The Mighty Diamonds

LONG TIME (JA*) (1985) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds]12-INCH (A-side: Long Time) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Soup-Up-Star) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA* single released in 1985) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds_no code) INFO: picturesProducer: Augustus ClarkeNote: To my knowledge, both songs LONG TIME and SOUP-UP-STARS were produced by Augustus Clarke and not Donovan Germain. Both songs were issued on Music Works and Germain Revolutionary Sounds labels. The last label falsely give production credit to Donovan Germain. Note: I listented to the song excerpts and the A-side is different (completely) than the song LONG TIME featured on the 1985 album ‘Struggling’, unless I’ve listend to Soup-Up-Stars, but I dont think it was the case.Note: The UK 12-inch single was in the UK Reggae Charts on June 29,1985 (source: Tapir Reggae Discographies)

LONG TIME (UK) (1985) [label: Music Works]12-INCH (A-side: Long Time) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Soup-Up-Stars) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1985) (Music Works_MWRT 1285) INFO: picturesProducer: Augustus ClarkeNote: To my knowledge, both songs LONG TIME and SOUP-UP-STARS were produced by Augustus Clarke and not Donovan Germain. Both songs were issued on Music Works and Germain Revolutionary Sounds labels. The last label falsely give production credit to Donovan Germain.

LOVE THE HEATHEN CHILDREN (JA) (1985) [label: Live & Learn]7-INCH (A-side: Love The Heathen Children) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: none name) (JA single released in 1985) (Live & Learn_no code) INFO: picturePicture (comupter) + Charts October 1985. Title is different on the Struggling album: ‘Leave The Heathen Children’

LOVE THE HEATHEN CHILDREN (US) (1985) [label: Live & Learn]12-INCH (A-side: Love The Heathen Children) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US single released in 1985) (Live & Learn_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Delroy WrightNote: –

MARCUS WE MISS YOU (JA) (1985) [label: Live & Learn]7-INCH (A-side: Marcus We Miss You) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: none name) (JA single released in 1985) (Live & Learn_no code) INFO: picturePicture: Discogs

MARCUS WE MISS YOU (UK) (1985) ••• 12-inch •••••• see 1986

PEOPLE ARE CRYING (US) (1985) [label: Hit Bound] ••• BLACK VINYL •••12-INCH (A-side: People Are Crying) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US single released in 1985) (Hit Bound__JJ 239) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Winston ‘Niney’ HolnessYear: 1985 [written on label]


Pictures: ANote: According to my research, this single was pressed three times in 1985 (and possibly at the same time). FIRST: The single was releases on a BLUE CLEAR VINYL, on the Hit Bound label. SECOND: The single was releases on a regular BLACK VINYL, on the Hit Bound label (the black vinyl was probably a repress made the same year) THIRD: The single was releases on the Empire label. They all seems to be pressed by the same company (see lower for more info on the Empire label). None of the labels mention the producer. A logical reflex could be that the producer is Joseph Hoo Kim, because the song was issued on Hit Bound, but according to two compilations ‘Reggae Vintage Classics’ (Rohit, 1990) and ‘Introducing Niney The Observer Vol.1’ (Esoldun, 1995), the producer is Winston ‘Niney’ Holness. I verified on Discogs and some of the albums issued on Hit Bound in the 80s were produced by Niney Holness (example: Ringo’s Pancoot (JJ-087, 1982) and Sugar Minott With Lots Of Extra’ (JJ-120, 1983). The Wikipedia page also confirms that he took the role of the house producer for the Hit Bound label at Channel One Studios. [Note: when I verified the name of the producers on albums issued on the Hit Bound label, appart from Joseph Hoo Kim and Winston Holness, there was also a few albums produced by Kenneth Hoo Kim (and one by

Sojie)]. The song PEOPLE ARE CRYING is quite easy to find, as it was included on at least twenty budget compilations over the past twenty years.

PEOPLE ARE CRYING (US) (1985) [label: Hit Bound] ••• CLEAR BLUE VINYL •••12-INCH (A-side: People Are Crying) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US single released in 1985) (Hit Bound__JJ 239) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Winston ‘Niney’ OlnessYear: 1985 [written on label]



PEOPLE ARE CRYING (US) (1985) [label: Empire]12-INCH (A-side: People Are Crying) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US single released in 1985) (Empire Records__JJ 239) INFO: InternetMatrix: –Producer: Winston ‘Niney’ OlnessYear: 1985 [written on label]


Pictures: –Note: There seems to be two EMPIRE RECORDS labels. One from UK and one from USA. According to Tapir’s Reggae Discographies, the UK label operated between 1976 and 1982. On Discogs website, the following information can be found: “Empire Records was a sublabel of Channel One Records in Jamaica, based out of their New York operation founded in the early 1980s”. This is definitively the US label. The stamp is exactly the same as the one printed on the Hit Bound JJ 239 single. Actually, it even have the same code. Strage... why issued the same song on two different labels (Hit Bound/Empire), when those two labels seems to be belonging to Channel One.

POSSIE ARE YOU READY (JA) (1985) [label: Sunset] (aka: POSSE ARE YOU READY) ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-Side: Possie Are You Ready) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: The Diamonds) (JA single released in 1985) (Sunset Records_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 3961 -A- POSSI W__ DSR 3962 -B-Producer: The Diamonds [aka: Bunny Diamond]


Sound Sample: DeadlyDragonSound.com+YouTube [A-side only]

Pictures: A+BNote: This song was later included on the 1993 single compilation ‘Paint It Red’, but features additional instruments (overdubbed).______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was two studio versions of POSSIE ARE YOU READY released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by The Diamonds in 1985 (regular length: 2m35, extended version XmXX). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Bunny Diamond around 1992/1993 (length: 3m16). The length for the regular version was taken from the compilation ‘Bunny Diamond Presents Swingers Choice Part 1’. On this compilation, the song is credited to Bunny Diamond & Preacher. On the Bad Gong single, the song is credited to The Mighty Diamonds. It’s probably the same song, but this needs to be confirmed.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song has a different spelling on the compilation ‘Paint It Red’ and the Relic World 7-inch single: POSSE ARE YOU READY. The Relic World single is a repress released around 2001. The version of the song featured on the 1989 compilation ‘Reggae Dance Connection Part 1’ is the same as the 1985 single. I put emphasis on this because the musicians and the producer are the same for the ten tracks included on this compilation, which could have opened a door to a possible re-recording of the song. But after listening to a song excerpt coming from that compilation and posted on the Internet by a reggae store (ReggaeFever), I concluded it was the same version.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Even if the writing credits are “F. Simpson, L. Ferguson”, the songs seems inspired by POSSE ARE YOU READY (aka Dance Hall Posse) (by Half Paint) (Hit Bound, 1983). But a more detail research should be done as there are many songs that bare similar titles from that area.

POSSIE ARE YOU READY (JA) (1985) [label: Harry J]12-INCH (A-Side: Possie Are You Ready) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Pray To Thee) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1985) (Harry J_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Diamonds [aka: Bunny Diamond]



Pictures: A+BNote: See lower

POSSIE ARE YOU READY (JA) (1985) [label: Hot Heat]12-INCH (A-Side: Possie Are You Ready) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Pray To Thee) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1985) (Hot Heat Promotions_2751) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1985 [written on label]

Sound Sample: LionVibes.co.uk [A-side and B-side]

Pictures: A+BNote: The running time printed on the HARRY J single mention that the song last 8 mins 00 secs. and the running time on the HOT HEAT single seems to be 5 min. 17 sec. (label too blury to confirm). This seems to be the first single to be issued on the Hot Heat label. It’s also, to my knowledge, the only 12-inch single. I might be wrong, but I would say that the HOT HEAT single might have been issued after the HARRY J single.

POSSIE ARE YOU READY (UK) (1985) [label: C&E Records] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1987

POSSIE ARE YOU READY (JA) (1985) [label: Relic World] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2000

POSSIE ARE YOU READY (VERSION) (JA) (1985) [label: Sunset]7-INCH (A-Side: Possie Are You Ready) (credit: The Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: The Diamonds) (JA single released in 1985) (Sunset Records_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 3961 -A- POSSI W__ DSR 3962 -B-Producer: The Diamonds [aka: Bunny Diamond]


Sound Sample: DeadlyDragonSound.com+YouTube [A-side only]

Pictures: A+BNote: See upper

PRAY TO THEE (JA) (1985) [label: Harry J] ••• Non LP song ••• (aka: Pray Unto Thee)12-INCH (A-Side: Possie Are You Ready) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Pray To Thee) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1985) (Harry J_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Diamonds [aka: Bunny Diamond]



Pictures: A+BNote: That song PRAY TO THEE is from 1981, but it seems like it was kep unreleased until 1985. Included on the Bad Gong album Pass The Kuchie (1985), the song featured on the single is probably the same mix as the one featured on the album (to be confirmed). The recording of that song dates from 1981, as it’s featured on the documentary Reggae Nashville: Deep Roots Music 2 Black Ark. It’s the same recording, as I compare the two, except the mix is rawer on the documentary and lot more interesting (at least for me). The interviewer says that it was recoreded at Channel One. I wasn’t fully sure that the footage included on Deep Roots Music serie was from 1981. After a reasearch, it’s all indicated that it was (recorded in 1981 and played on British TV in 1983). Plus judging by the lenght of Donald Shaw’s dreadlocks, that confirms that it would be around 1981.

PRAY TO THEE (JA) (1985) [label: Hot Heat] ••• Non LP song ••• (aka: Pray Unto Thee)12-INCH (A-Side: Possie Are You Ready) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Pray To Thee) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1985) (Hot Heat Promotions_2751) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1985 [written on label]

Sound Sample: LionVibes.co.uk [A-side and B-side]

Pictures: A+BNote: The running time printed on the HARRY J single mention that the song last 8 mins 00 secs. and the running time on the HOT HEAT single seems to be 5 min. 17 sec. (label too blury to confirm). This seems to be the first single to be issued on the Hot Heat label. It’s also, to my knowledge, the only 12-inch single. I might be wrong, but I would say that the HOT HEAT single might have been issued after the HARRY J single.

REGGAE-LUTION (US) (1985) [label: Live & Learn]12-INCH (A-Side: Struggling) (credit: The Mighty Dimonds) (B-Side: Reggae Lution) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (US single released in 1985) (Live & Learn_no code) INFO: picturesProducer: Delroy WrightNote: See upper for information. According to the pictures that I found, this 12-inch single contains two extended versions: A-side: 6m55 and B-side: 8m34. The timeis handwritten.

RIGHT TIME (ALTERNATE TAKE) (US) (1977) [label: Hit Bound] ••• 1985 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: semi-blank (Right Time)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: semi-blank (Stand Up To Your Judgement)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US single released in 1985) (Hit Bound__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]

Picture: A+BNote: See 1975 for details on the original single and the Alternate Take, also recorded in 1975.Note: The label has a different HIT BOUND logo than the original single. It features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982, therefore it indicates that it’s a repress. The year 1985 is visible on the A-side, but cannot be read on the B-side because the way the label was printed and cut. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy, but this single has a date, contrary to majority of repress on Hit Bound. Are those dates reliable? Your guess is as good as mine, as original Channel One singles are known to have wrong dates or their labels (see BODYGUARD in 1979 for more information on this topic). For the purpose of this work, I will consider the Hit Bound repress that have dates to be reliable. For more information about the Hit Bound label, you can read the two paragraphs I composed, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

• Repress No.1 (Channel One): psychedelic artwork with RED ink. (year: 1976) [I haven’t found a picture yet]

••••• Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): white label with PINK-PURPLE silkscreen logo, with andwritten titles (STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT on B-Side). (year: 1985)• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): PURPLE-BLUE silkscreen logo, with handwritten title (PRIMEO BALERINA on B-Side) . (year: my guess approx. 1988) • Repress No.4 (Hit Bound): white label with BLACK-BLUE silkscreen logo and lettering (PRIMEO BALERINA on B-Side). (year: my guess: around 2004) ••• in this case, the year of release is a wild guess •••


SAME KNIFE, THE (US*) (1981) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds] ••• 1985 RE-ISSUE •••12-INCH (A-side: Juvenile Child) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: The Same Knife) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US* single released in 1985) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Donovan Germain [Augustus Clarke]

Year: 1981 [written on the lable]


Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song THE SAME KNIFE was first issued in 1983 on the album ‘Heads Of Governement’ (Gorgon/Revolutionary Sounds/Reggae, 1983). To my knowledge, this is the first time this song is included on a single. Look under JUVENILE CHILD for more information on this single.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was at leats two different pressing of this specific single, as I found two different pictures: they are identical except for the background colour: the first one features a LIGHT GREEN tone and the second one has a WHITE background.

* This specific single doesn’t mention the place were it was manufactures. I raise the question about the 12-inch singles if they were manufactured in USA or Jamaica, specially in the early 80s as the Donovan Germain 12-inch singles often mentionned ‘Made in Jamaica’ but eventually, this wasn’t included on the labels anymore. I might be wrong, but I think the 7-inch singles were made in Jamaica and possibily all the 12-inch singles were made in USA (even if it was written ‘Made In Jamaica’), unless it has changed over the years. Look under the single HEADS OF GOVERNMENT for more details on this topic.

SOCIETY (JAPAN) (1985) [label: Overheat]7-INCH (A-Side: Society) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-Side: Chances) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JAPAN promotional single released in 1985) (Overheat_PR-78) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1985 [written on sleeve]

Sound Sample: –Pictures: ANote: Picture sleeve with the exact same picture as the japanese album cover ‘Pass The Kouchie’. This is the only japan 7-inch single I found for the Mighty Diamonds. This one is a promo single. The same single was logically released without the text “promotionnal single”. The picture that I saw on eBay is blury, but I think the code is PR-78. The seller confirmed me that the B-side is CHANCES.

SOUP-UP-STARS (JA) (1985) [label: Music Works]7-INCH (A-side: Soup-Up – Stars) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Hurry Come Up Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1985) (Music Works_M.W. 002) INFO: pictureProducer: Augustus ClarkeNote: The B-side information comes from Discogs.Note: To upgrade the amount of responses when doing the search, use the title without dashes: “SOUP UP STARS”.

SOUP-UP-STARS (JA*) (1985) [label: Germain Revolutionary Sounds]12-INCH (A-side: Long Time) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Soup-Up-Star) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA* single released in 1985) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds_no code) INFO: picturesProducer: Augustus ClarkeNote: To my knowledge, both songs LONG TIME and SOUP-UP-STARS were produced by Augustus Clarke and not Donovan Germain. Both songs were issued on Music Works and Germain Revolutionary Sounds labels. The last label falsely give production credit to Donovan Germain. Note: I listented to the song excerpts and the A-side is different (completely) than the song LONG TIME featured on the 1985 album ‘Struggling’, unless I’ve listend to Soup-Up-Stars, but I dont think it was the case.Note: The UK 12-inch single was in the UK Reggae Charts on June 29,1985 (source: Tapir Reggae Discographies)

SOUP-UP-STARS (UK) (1985) [label: Music Works]12-INCH (A-side: Long Time) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Soup-Up-Stars) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1985) (Music Works_MWRT 1285) INFO: picturesProducer: Augustus ClarkeNote: To my knowledge, both songs LONG TIME and SOUP-UP-STARS were produced by Augustus Clarke and not Donovan Germain. Both songs were issued on Music Works and Germain Revolutionary Sounds labels. The last label falsely give production credit to Donovan Germain.

STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (US) (1977) [label: Hit Bound] ••• 1985 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: semi-blank (Right Time)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: semi-blank (Stand Up To Your Judgement)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US single released in 1985) (Hit Bound__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]

Picture: A+BNote: See 1977 for details on the original single.Note: The label has a different HIT BOUND logo than the original single. It features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982, therefore it indicates that it’s a repress. The year 1985 is visible on the A-side, but cannot be read on the B-side because the way the label was printed and cut. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy, but this single has a date, contrary to majority of repress on Hit Bound. Are those dates reliable? Your guess is as good as mine, as original Channel One singles are known to have wrong dates or their labels (see BODYGUARD in 1979 for more information on this topic). For the purpose of this work, I will consider the Hit Bound repress that have dates to be reliable. For more information about the Hit Bound label, you can read the two paragraphs I composed, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

••••• Repress No.1 (Hit Bound): white label with PINK-PURPLE silkscreen logo, with handwritten titles (RIGHT TIME on A-Side). (year: 1985)• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, no title. (DUB VERSION on A-side and EVERY DAY WITH YOU GIRL (DUB VERSION) on B-side) (year: approx: 1989)• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLACK logo and lettering (also features the code: CH009) (is this the VERSION on B-side?). (year: my guess: around 2006)

STRUGGLING (RECORDING No.2) (JA) (1985) [label: Live & Learn]7-INCH (A-Side: Struggling) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1985) (Live & Learn_no code) INFO: picturesProducer: Delroy WrightNote: There was three studio versions of STRUGGLING released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Karl Pitterson in 1978 (length: 3m39). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Delroy Wright in 1985 (length: 4m25). THIRD VERSION is available on the compilation ‘Destiny Vol.2’, issued in 2005 (length: 3m36).

STRUGGLING (RECORDING No.2) (US) (1985) [label: Live & Learn]12-INCH (A-Side: Struggling) (credit: The Mighty Dimonds) (B-Side: Reggae Lution) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (US single released in 1985) (Live & Learn_no code) INFO: picturesProducer: Delroy WrightNote: See upper for information. According to the pictures that I found, this 12-inch single contains two extended versions: A-side: 6m55 and B-side: 8m34. The timeis handwritten.

STRUGGLING (JA) (1985) [label: Relic World] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2000

1986ACCEPT ME (JA) (1986) [label: Live & Learn]7-INCH (A-Side: Accept Me) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1987) (Live & Learn_no code) INFO: picturesProducer: Delroy WrightNote: The song was issued in 1986 on the album ‘If You’re Looking For Trouble’, but there is the year 1987 printed on the single. So possibly the album was issued in 1986, but the song ‘Accept me’ was issued the following year on a single.

ACCEPT ME (UK) (1986) [label: Live & Learn]12-INCH (A1: Settle You Fe Settle, A2: Change Your Ways) (credit: Michael Prophet) (B1: Accept Me, B2: Fight, Fight, Fight) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1986) (Live & Learn_LLD 009) INFO: discogsinformation on Discogs

BEEN SO LONG (UK) (1986) [label: Johnny Dread]12-INCH (A-Side: Been So Long) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-Side: Hackney Dub) (credit: Johnny Dread All Stars) (UK single released in 1986) (Johnny Dread Productions_JDPD013) INFO: PictureProducer: D. Shaw & P. Richards

DANGER IN YOUR EYES (RECORDING No.2) (CAN) (1986) [label: EAD] ••• Non LP song ••• 12-INCH (A-side: Danger In Your Eyes) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Wrote You A Letter) (credit: Errol Dennis) (CANADIAN single released in 1986) (EAD Records__BG 004) INFO: pictureMatrix: unknownProducer: Bunny GeminiYear: 1986Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.comPictures: ANote: I made an extensive research on EAD Records trying to find information about this single. My conclusion is that this single is from late 1985 or 1986. I’ve collected every pictures that I could find from that label and compare them. Two different logos are used for EAD Records. The one printed on the Mighty Diamonds single is the second logo. This specific logo was used in 1985 on a white background (GEM-017 to GEM-024). The 12-inch single LOVING YOU by Sugar Minott was in the reggae chart in June 1985 (the code is blury, but must be GEM-018). After reaching GEM-024, the codes switch to ADS-000 and BG-000 probably in late 1985 or 1986. After a few singles issued, the logo on the label changed to BUN GEM (Bunny Gemini) (approx code for the transition: BG-008). All of these singles are Canadian, except that the Bun Gem label issued over twenty 7-inch singles in Jamaica in late 1987 and 1988. These 7-inch singles all have dates on them. To see the research: http://www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_ead_records_discography.pdf

DE DISCO (JA) (1986) [label: Hot Heat] (aka: RIGHT TIME (1986 VERSION))* ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-Side: De Disco) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1986) (Hot Heat Promotions_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: RMM 077Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1986 [written on label]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side only]

Pictures: ANote: This is a reworking of the song RIGHT TIME. The Japanese seller wrote in the description RIGHT TIME, I NEED A ROOF and HAVE MERCY, so it’s possible that it’s a medley of the three songs, as the song excerpt is too short to find out. I believe that the Hot Heat label was created by The Mighty Diamonds to promote their music. The label was active only between 1985 and 1987. Note: See Diamond Medley in 1987

DE DISCO (JA) (1986) [label: Hawkeye] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1987 (different title: DIAMOND MEDLEY)

DE DISCO (VERSION) (JA) (1986) [label: Hot Heat] (aka: RIGHT TIME (1986 VERSION))7-INCH (A-Side: De Disco) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1986) (Hot Heat Promotions_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: RMM 077Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1986 [written on label]

Sound Sample: unavailablePictures: ANote: See upper

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR TROUBLE (JA) (1986) [label: Live & Learn]7-INCH (A-Side: If You Are Looking For Trouble) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1986) (Live & Learn_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Delroy WrightYear: 1986 [written on label]

Sound Sample: –Pictures: ANote: Logically it’s the version on the B-side, but I haven’t found a website that confirmes it.

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR TROUBLE (UK) (1986) [label: Live & Learn] 12-INCH (A-side: If You’re Looking For Trouble) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Love Love Come Get Me Tonight) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1986) (Live & Learn__LLD 101) INFO: picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Delroy WrightYear: 1986Sound Sample: YouTube [also ReggaeCollector.com]

Pictures: A+BNote: Written on the label: Taken from the forthcoming album ‘Accept Me’, that means that the name of the album changed at the last minute to ‘If You’re Looking For Trouble’. This 12-inch has two extended versions of the songs. According to YouTube, IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR TROUBLE last 7m58s and LOVE LOVE COME GET ME TONIGHT last 6m42s.

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR TROUBLE (VERSION) (JA) (1986) [label: Live & Learn]7-INCH (A-Side: If You Are Looking For Trouble) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1986) (Live & Learn_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Delroy WrightYear: 1986 [written on label]

Sound Sample: –Pictures: ANote: Logically it’s the version on the B-side, but I haven’t found a website that confirmes it.

JOSEPHINE (JA) (1986) [label: Hot Heat] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-Side: Josephine) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1986) (Hot Heat Promotions_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1986 [written on label]

Sound Sample: caribrecords.com [A-side only]

Pictures: ANote: This is a cover song of Fats Domino ‘My Girl Josephine’ from 1960. The song is sometimes named ‘Hello Josephine’. If you make a research for that single, there is no ‘s’ after Mighty Diamond.

JOSEPHINE (VERSION) (JA) (1986) [label: Hot Heat](A-Side: Josephine) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1986) (Hot Heat Promotions_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1986 [written on label]

Sound Sample: caribrecords.com [A-side only]

Pictures: ANote: See upper

JUST CAN’T FIGURE OUT (UK) (1975) [label: Trojan] ••• 1986 RE-ISSUE •••12-INCH (A1: Just Can’t Figure Out) (A2: Just Can’t Figure Out (version)) (credit: The Diamonds) (B1: Keep It Like It Is) (credit: Louisa Mark) (UK single released in 1986) (Trojan__CLASSY 2) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: The DiamondsPictures: A+B

KEEP OUT (UK) (1986) [label: Germain]12-INCH (A-Side: Keep Out) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1986) (Germain_DGT 16) INFO: picturesProducer: Donovan GermainNote: –

LOVE LOVE COME GET ME TONIGHT (UK) (1986) [label: Live & Learn] 12-INCH (A-side: If You’re Looking For Trouble) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Love Love Come Get Me Tonight) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1986) (Live & Learn__LLD 101) INFO: picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Delroy WrightYear: 1986Sound Sample: YouTubePictures: A+BNote: Written on the label: Taken from the forthcoming album ‘Accept Me’, that means that the name of the album changed at the last minute to ‘If You’re Looking For Trouble’. This 12-inch has two extended versions of the songs. According to YouTube, IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR TROUBLE last 7m58s and LOVE LOVE COME GET ME TONIGHT last 6m42s.

MARCUS WE MISS YOU (UK) (1985) [label: Live & Learn]12-INCH (A-Side: Satellite Dish) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Marcus We Miss You) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1986) (Live & Learn_LLD009) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Delroy WrightYear: 1986 [written on label]

Sound Sample: – [nowhere to be found] YouTube [f_ArwLyRi70]


MR. CHIN SLIPPERS (JA) (1986) [label: Hot Heat] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-Side: Mr. Chin Slippers) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1986) (Hot Heat Promotions_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1986 [written on label]

Sound Sample: YouTube [A-side and B-side]

Pictures: ANote: I believe that the Hot Heat label was created by The Mighty Diamonds to promote their music. The label was active only in 1986 and 1987. That song was repress on the Relic World label around 2000.CHARTS: March 1st, 1986 [UK reggae charts (compiled by Dub Vendor), Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

MR. CHIN SLIPPERS (JA) (1986) [label: Relic World] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2000

MR. CHIN SLIPPERS (VERSION) (JA) (1986) [label: Hot Heat]7-INCH (A-Side: Mr. Chin Slippers) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1986) (Hot Heat Promotions_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1986 [written on label]

Sound Sample: YouTube [A-side and B-side]


NOT TO BLAME (JA) (1986) [label: Hot Heat] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-Side: Not To Blame) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1986) (Hot Heat Promotions_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1986 [written on label]


Pictures: ANote: A remix of this song is inlcluded on the album Paint It Red (RAS, 1993). I think the name of this riddim is ‘Love I Can Feel’. I believe that the Hot Heat label was created by The Mighty Diamonds to promote their music. The label was active only in 1986 and 1987. CHARTS: December 13, 1986 [UK Reggae Charts (compiled by Dub Vendor), Tapir’s Reggae Discographies]

NOT TO BLAME (UK) (1986) [label: Rockers Plantation]12-INCH (A-Side: I’m Not To Be Blamed) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: I Wanna Love You) (credit: Junior Brammer) (UK single released in 1986) (Rockers Plantation_PL 20) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Mighty Diamonds [aka: Bunny Diamond]


Sound Sample: RecordCollector.com [A-side only]

Pictures: ANote: Both songs were issued on seperate 7-inch singles in Jamaica on the Hot Heat label.

NOT TO BLAME (VERSION) (JA) (1986) [label: Hot Heat]7-INCH (A-Side: Not To Blame) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1986) (Hot Heat Promotions_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1986 [written on label]



RIGHT TIME (1986 VERSION)••• see DE DISCO

SATELLITE DISH (JA) (1986) [label: Live & Learn]7-INCH (A-Side: Satellite Dish) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1986) (Live & Learn_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: DSR 6297__DSR 6298Producer: Delroy WrightYear: 1986Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side only] YouTube [none]

Pictures: ANote: The UK 12-inch single for SATELLITE DISH have the year 1986 written on the label. The song was inslcuded two years later on the Live & Learn album ‘Never Get Weary’. From a quick listening of the sound sample, it seems the same recording/mix than the one featured on the album.

SATELLITE DISH (UK) (1986) [label: Live & Learn]12-INCH (A-Side: Satellite Dish) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Marcus We Miss You) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1986) (Live & Learn_LLD009) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Delroy WrightYear: 1986 [written on label]

Sound Sample: – [nowhere to be found] YouTube [f_ArwLyRi70]


SATELLITE DISH (VERSION) (JA) (1986) [label: Live & Learn]7-INCH (A-Side: Satellite Dish) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1986) (Live & Learn_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: DSR 6297__DSR 6298Producer: Delroy WrightYear: 1986Sound Sample: DeadlyDragonSound.com [A-side only]

Pictures: ANote: see upper

Info: Tapir (released in 1986 but those two songs appeared on the 1988 album) (Jamaica as issued the 7-inch of MARCUS WE MISS YOU in 1985) Picture and songs on YouTube.

SET ME FREE (UK) (1986) [label: SMJ]12-INCH (A-Side: Set Me Free) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Are You Ready) (credit: Jimmy Reid) (UK single released in 1986) (SMJ Productions_SMJ003) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Michael Gayle & Louis Haldane [also named Louie Haldane]


Sound Sample: AquariusJapan.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [Qe1QIHoFi1g]

Pictures: A+BNote: The Mighty Diamonds recorded that song several times: it was first issued on a single in the beginning of their career, titled GOT TO LIVE SOME LIFE (Rossiblemo, 1972). After it appeared on the album ‘Planet Earth’ under a different title: GOT TO GET AWAY (Virgin,1978). The same song was also issued on a Bad Gong single, but with two different names, depending on the pressing : SET ME FREE or RELEASE THE CHAIN (Bad Gong, 1978). The third recording is this SMJ single (length on You Tube: 3m28). A longer version of that song is featured on the compilation ‘Reggae For The Arena’ (Sonic Sounds, 1991). According to the song excerpt available on the website AllMusic.com, it’s exactly the same song as the one featured on the SMJ single, but longer (length written on AllMusic: 3m54). At first, I tought it was a different recording as the name of the producer written on the back sleeve for that song is D. Wright. That last information would be wrong if both sound samples are reliable (meanin: YouTube for the single and AllMusic for the compilation).Note: The release year is unknown, but it make sence to place it eighter in 1985 or in 1986 for several reasons. FIRST: a song name ARE YOU READY was produced by Jimpy Haldane & Louie Haldane on Jimmy Reid album ‘Are You Ready’ (Londisc, 1985). SECOND: The 12-inch singles SMJ004 was in the UK charts in July 1986. THIRD: There is a Mighty Diamonds song name SET ME FREE appearing on the compilation ‘Shining Stars, vol.II – A Reggae Encounter’ (Jimpy’s International Records, 1986). The year for that compilation is unknown, but the volume 1 was issued in 1983. Initially I wanted to place that record in 1984, but by looking at the back sleeve, we can see that the song ‘Love Fever’ (by Junior Brammer) is featured on that album. It was alos featured on the B-side of the 12-inch single SMJ004 (which was in the UK charts in July 1986). Logically this Mighty Diamonds track would be produced by Joe Gibbs as the first volume of ‘Sining Stars’ was issued on Joe Gibbs’ JGM label (code: JGML 60076, made in USA) and mention that the tracks were arranged and produced by Rocky Gibbs and Joe Gibbs. But the second volume was released on Jimpy’s International Records (code: JGH 7001, made in Canada). The back sleeve still mention that the tracks were arranged and produced by Rocky Gibbs and Joe Gibbs, but three tracks (including the song by Mighty Diamonds) have the mention ‘produced by Jimpy’s International’. THIRD (but not really relevant): The first single to be released on SMJ Productions is ‘Gi-Mi-The Tu Shung Peng’ by Sugar Minott. ‘Tu Shung Peng’ is an synonym for marijuana. Frankie Paul had a hit with ‘Pass The Tu Sheng Peng’ in June 1984. But don’t know if that information can be taken into consideration as the expression ‘Tu Sheng Peng’ was already in used in 1982 (U-Brown’s ‘Tu Sheng Peng’ on Tad’s records) and maybe even before.

STICK TO ME (JA) (1986) [label: Hot Heat] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-Side: Stick To Me) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: Diamonds Gang) (JA single released in 1986) (Hot Heat Promotions_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1986 [written on label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeRecord.com [A-side and B-side]

Pictures: A+BNote: A remix of this song is inlcluded on the album Paint It Red (RAS, 1993). I believe that the Hot Heat label was created by The Mighty Diamonds to promote their music. The label was active only in 1986 and 1987. The website ReggaeRecord.com mentionned that the riddim’s name is ‘Can I Change My Mind’.

STICK TO ME (VERSION) (JA) (1986) [label: Hot Heat]7-INCH (A-Side: Stick To Me) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1986) (Hot Heat Promotions_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1986 [written on label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeRecord.com [A-side and B-side]


WAH DO YUH SO (UK) (1986) [label: Strictly Rockers] ••• Non LP song ••• 12-INCH (A-side: Wah Do Yuh So) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Wah Do Yuh So Version) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1986) (SRI Records (Strictly Rockers International)__SR1M001) INFO: picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Phillip RoaneYear: 1986Sound Sample: – [nowhere to be found]

Pictures: A+BNote: By looking at the label, it’s unsure if Phillip Roane is the writer and/or the producer. By making a quick search on the Internet I found out that he wrote and produced reggae music during his career (a few singles/album can be found on ReggaeRecord.com). Related to the Mighty Diamonds, he was credited as the keyboard player on some songs featured on the album Pass The Kouchie (Bad Gong, 1985) and worked as a mixing engineer on the album Live In Europe (Greensleeves, 1989). His nickname is Phillip ‘Termite’ Roane. There doesn’t seems to be any connection with the rocksteady duo The Termites (Wentworth Vernal and Lloyd Parks).

WHA DO YUH SO (US) (1986) [label: Witty]12-INCH (A-Side: Wha Do You So) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1986) (Witty_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: T. MiteNote: –

WAH DO YUH SO (VERSION) (UK) (1986) [label: Strictly Rockers] 12-INCH (A-side: Wah Do Yuh So) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Wah Do Yuh So Version) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1986) (SRI Records (Strictly Rockers International)__SR1M001) INFO: picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Phillip RoaneYear: 1986Sound Sample: – [nowhere to be found]

Pictures: A+BNote: By looking at the label, it’s unsure if Phillip Roane is the writer and/or the producer. By making a quick search on the Internet I found out that he wrote and produced reggae music during his career (a few singles/album can be found on ReggaeRecord.com). Related to the Mighty Diamonds, he was credited as the keyboard player on some songs featured on the album Pass The Kouchie (Bad Gong, 1985) and worked as a mixing engineer on the album Live In Europe (Greensleeves, 1989). His nickname is Phillip ‘Termite’ Roane. There doesn’t seems to be any connection with the rocksteady duo The Termites (Wentworth Vernal and Lloyd Parks).

1987ANTI-CRACK (JA) (1987)7-INCH (A-Side: Anti-Crack) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Anti-Crack Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1987) (Skengdon__SKD 031) INFO: pictureProducer: F. SimpsonNote: –

ANTI-CRACK (JA) (1987)12-INCH (A-Side: Anti-Crack) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Anti-Crack Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1987) (Skengdon__SKDL 031) INFO: pictureProducer: F. SimpsonNote: –

ANTI-CRACK (JA) (1987) [label: Hot Heat Promotions]To my knowledge, there wasn’t a single named ‘Anti-Crack’ issued on the label Hot Heat Promotions, even if included on a detailed list of singles published on Internet. CONTEXT: In 1998, Carter Van Pelt put together a list of the existing Mighty Diamonds albums and singles and published it in the 400 Years magazine* (and later on the website). Even if incomplete, that list of singles was the most detailed available online for numerous years (400 Years website & NiceUp.com). After pushing his research further, I was able to find a few mistakes on the list he initially created. One of those mistakes is related to the song ‘Anti-Crack’. It was released on the Skengdon label (7-inch and 12-inch) and not the ‘Hot Heat Promotion’ label. * Number 4 of the magazine 400 Years was dedicated to The Mighty Diamonds.

DIAMOND MEDLEY (UK) (1987)12-INCH (A-Side: Diamond Medley) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: My Time) (credit: Cocoa Tea) (UK single released in 1987) (Hawkeye_HD78) INFO: picturesProducer: Bunny DiamondNote: I think it’s the same song as DE DISCO... see 1986 for details.

GANG WAR (extended version) (JA) (1987) [label: Music Works]12-INCH (A-side: Gang War) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Teenage Pregnancy) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1987) (Music Works_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1987 [Info on the label: ‘Taken from the upcoming 1987 album ‘Babylon Is Dangerous’, which is in fact the album ‘The Real Enemy’.]

Sound Sample: Stamina-Records.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [B1BOC_vRD1E]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: This 12-inch single features an extended version of the song that was later included on the album ‘The Real Enemy’. The label mention taken from the upcoming 1987 album ‘Babylon Is Dangerous’. This probably means that this single was issued in late 1986 and that the album was issued in early 1987. To be confirmed.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There is two different Mighty Diamonds songs named GANG WAR. The first song was written by Michael Bennett and produced by Augustus Clarke in 1987 (or late 1986) (regular length: 4m01, extended length: 6m31). The second song was written by C. Hines and produced by Bunny Diamond in 1999* (length: 0m00). It remain exclusive to the 7-inch single issued on Mighty Diamond label ‘Relic World International’. *Note: I’m not 100% sure of the year, but all evidence point in that direction.

KICK UP RUMPUS (UK) (1987)12-INCH (A-Side: Kick Up Rumpus) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Possie Are You Ready) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1987) (C&E_CED 109) INFO: PicturesProducer: Bunny DiamondNote: Very few information exist about this label. According to Discogs, the singles and LPs issued on C&E were issued in 1986 and 1987. Three albums made the UK Reggae Charts on April 11, 1987: ‘Victims’ (by Gregory Isaacs) (C&E, CELP 102) ‘Them Ah Wolf’ (by Sugar Minott) (C&E, CELP 103) and ‘Handcart Man’ (by Frankie Paul) (C&E, CELP 104).

JOHNNY TOO BAD (JA) (1987)No singleProducer: Donovan GermainNote: I don’t think this song was ever released before the Penthouse compilation ‘Heads Of Government’ in 1996. Was also included on Penthouse ‘Flash Back Series vol.1’ in 2011.

JUST MY IMAGINATION (JA) (1987)7-INCH (A-Side: Just My Imagination) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1987) (Hot Heat Promotions__no code) INFO: picturesProducer: Bunny DiamondNote: –

LEFT WITH A BROKEN HEART (JA) (1987)7-INCH (A-Side: Left With A Broken Heart) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1987) (AC Music_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Al CampbellNote: Not sure of the year it was released. ReggaeCollector.com says approx: 1991. Reggae.co.uk says 1980’s. Deadly Dragon Sounds says 1980’s. By listeing to the sound excerpt, I would says late 80’s. Mighty Diamonds recorded the song ‘Spread Your Love Around’ in 1987 with Al Campbell, so 1987 would be a good guess. I found two different Mighty Diamonds singles released on the label ‘AC Music’: LEFT WITH A BROKEN HEART and WHY ME BLACK BROTHER WHY?

POSSIE ARE YOU READY (UK) (1987) ••• 1987 RE-ISSUE •••12-INCH (A-Side: Kick Up Rumpus) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Possie Are You Ready) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1987) (C&E_CED 109) INFO: PicturesProducer: Bunny DiamondNote: Very few information exist about this label. According to Discogs, the singles and LPs issued on C&E were issued in 1986 and 1987. Three albums made the UK Reggae Charts on April 11, 1987: ‘Victims’ (by Gregory Isaacs) (C&E, CELP 102) ‘Them Ah Wolf’ (by Sugar Minott) (C&E, CELP 103) and ‘Handcart Man’ (by Frankie Paul) (C&E, CELP 104).

SPREAD YOUR LOVE AROUND (JA) (1987)7-INCH (A-Side: Spread Your Love Around) (credit: Al Campbell & The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: none name) (JA single released in 1987) (Live & Learn_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Delroy Wright

TEENAGE PREGNANCY (JA) (1987) [label: Music Works] ••• Non LP song •••12-INCH (A-side: Gang War) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Teenage Pregnancy) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1987) (Music Works_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1987 [Info on the label: ‘Taken from the upcoming 1987 album ‘Babylon Is Dangerous’, which is in fact the album ‘The Real Enemy’.]

Sound Sample: Stamina-Records.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The song TEENAGE PREGNANCY is exclusive to this 12-inch single. The A-side features an extended version of the song GANG WAR.

WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN (7-INCH EDIT) (JA) (1987) [label: Volcano] [cover song] ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-Side: We’ve Only Just Begun (7-inch version)) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side:We’ve Only Just Begun (instrumental version)) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in Oct. 1987) (Volcano_1049-7-J) INFO: picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Donovan GermainYear: 1987 [written on label]


Pictures: ANote: Cover song. The ful name for that single is WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN (THE ROMANCE IS NOT OVER). There is a 7-INCH EDIT, a 12-INCH EXTENDED MIX, a 12-INCH DUB VERSION and 7-INCH INSTRUMENTAL VERSION and a 12-INCH INSTRUMENTAL VERSION. The song was written by Timmy Allen and Glenn Phillip Jones. Wikipedia: “Afro-American R&B singner Glenn Jones scored a big hit with “We’ve Only Just Begun” which reached #2 on the Billboard R&B chart (on October 17, 1987)”. So probably The Mighty Diamonds covered it in October or November. It was also covered by Jamaican artist Little Kirk (Shocking Vibes, 1988). This song is not to be mistaken with WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGAN, the 1970 singles recorded by The Carpenters.

WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN (12-INCH EXTENDED MIX) (JA) (1987)12-INCH (A1: We’ve Only Just Begun, A2: We’ve Only Just Begun Dub) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in Oct. 1987) (Germain Records_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: unknownProducer: Donovan GermainYear: 1987 [written on the 7-inch label]


Pictures: ANote: There is two 12-inch singles released on Germain Records for that song, one in Jamaica and one in UK. This one says “Made in Jamaica and distributed by VP Records in New York”. So would this be considere a US 12-inch single or a JAMAICAN 12-inch single... Probably Jamaican. See upper for information.

WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN (12-INCH EXTENDED MIX) (UK) (1987)12-INCH (A1: We’ve Only Just Begun, A2: We’ve Only Just Begun Dub) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (UK single released in Oct. 1987) (Germain Records_FGT 29) INFO: pictureMatrix: unknownProducer: Donovan GermainYear: 1987 [written on the 7-inch label]


Pictures: ANote: The DUB VERSION is not written on the label, but it’s the second song on the A-side. There is two 12-inch singles released on Germain Records for that song, one in Jamaica and one in UK. For the UK 12-Inch single, there seems to be three different pressings: one with a YELLOW label, one with a ORANGE label and one with a RED label.Note: See upper for information.

WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN (12-INCH DUB VERSION) (JA) (1987)12-INCH (A1: We’ve Only Just Begun, A2: We’ve Only Just Begun Dub) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in Oct. 1987) (Germain Records_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: unknownProducer: Donovan GermainYear: 1987 [written on the 7-inch label]


Pictures: ANote: There is two 12-inch singles released on Germain Records for that song, one in Jamaica and one in UK. This one says “Made in Jamaica and distributed by VP Records in New York”. So would this be considere a US 12-inch single or a JAMAICAN 12-inch single... Probably Jamaican. See upper for information.

WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN (12-INCH DUB VERSION) (UK) (1987)12-INCH (A1: We’ve Only Just Begun, A2: We’ve Only Just Begun Dub) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (UK single released in Oct. 1987) (Germain Records_FGT 29) INFO: pictureMatrix: unknownProducer: Donovan GermainYear: 1987 [written on the 7-inch label]


Pictures: ANote: See upper for information.

WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN (INSTRUMENTAL VERSION) (JA) (1987) ••• is this one shorter than the 12-inch instrumental? •••7-INCH (A-Side: We’ve Only Just Begun (7-inch version)) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side:We’ve Only Just Begun (instrumental version)) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in Oct. 1987) (Volcano_1049-7-J) INFO: picturesMatrix: unknownProducer: Donovan GermainYear: 1987 [written on label]



WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN (INSTRUMENTAL VERSION) (JA) (1987)12-INCH (A1: We’ve Only Just Begun, A2: We’ve Only Just Begun Dub) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in Oct. 1987) (Germain Records_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: unknownProducer: Donovan GermainYear: 1987 [written on the 7-inch label]

Sound Sample: – YouTube [none]


WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN (INSTRUMENTAL VERSION) (UK) (1987)12-INCH (A1: We’ve Only Just Begun, A2: We’ve Only Just Begun Dub) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (UK single released in Oct. 1987) (Germain Records_FGT 29) INFO: pictureMatrix: unknownProducer: Donovan GermainYear: 1987 [written on the 7-inch label]



WHY ME BLACK BROTHER WHY? (JA) (1987)7-INCH (A-Side: Why Me Black Brother Why?) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1987) (AC Music_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Al CampbellNote: By listeing to the sound excerpt, I would says late 80’s. Mighty Diamonds recorded the song ‘Spread Your Love Around’ in 1987 with Al Campbell, so 1987 would be a good guess. I found two different Mighty Diamonds singles released on the label ‘AC Music’: LEFT WITH A BROKEN HEART and WHY ME BLACK BROTHER WHY?Note: There was two studio versions of WHY ME BLACK BROTHER WHY released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1976 (length: 3m10). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Al Campbel around 1987 (length: 3m37).

1988BAD BOY BUSINESS (JA) (1988)No single.Producer: Augustus ClarkeNote: I haven’t found a single for that song. It was originally available on ‘Music Works Showcas 89’, issued in 1988. The vinyl mention 1988, may have been released in early 1989. Length: 3m37. A longer version was included on ‘Greensleeves Sampler 3’ (1989). Length: 5m06. The song was later included as a bonus track on the 2002 ‘Greensleeves Reggae Classics Edition’ of the album ‘Get Ready’.

BROWN SKIN LADY (JA) (1988)No single.This song seems to be exclusive to the Japanese CD ‘Never Get Weary’ (Overheat, 1989), but possibly recorded during the same studio session as the 1988 album of the same name.

BODYGUARD (US) (1979) [label: Hit Bound] ••• 1988 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: HANDWRITTEN: Bodyguard) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: HANDWRITTEN: Version)) (credit: no names) (US single released in 1988) (Hit Bound__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1979 [UK chart for the Front Line 12-single]


Pictures: ANote: See 1979 for details on the original single.Note: As far as I know, the song BODYGUARD was never released on the HIT BOUND label in the 70s. It was only issued on Hit Bound as a repress single. The label of this single features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy. But this single has the exact same look as the COUNTRY LIVING repress on Hit Bound which was released twice with printed dates (1983 and 1985). If the dates of COUNTRY LIVING are reliable, it probably make sense that this single would have been issued between 1986 and 1989. The Hit Bound and Well Charge repress singles seems to be made by the same team. Following the information given by an eBay seller, I place the Well Charge repress with handwritten titles around 1989, so possibly the Hit Bound with handritten titles were released around the same area. As BODYGUARD was issued on Hit Bound and Well Charge with handwritten titles, I tought those two pressings were probably not issued the same year, therefore I decided to place the Hit Bound repress with handwritten titles in 1988 and the Well Charge repress with handwritten titles in 1989. For more information about the Hit Bound label, you can read the two paragraphs I composed, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

••••• Repress No.1 (Hit Bound): PURPLE-BLUE silkscreen logo, with handwritten title. (year: my guess approx. 1988) • Repress No.2 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, with handwritten title. (year: approx: 1989)

BODYGUARD (1988 RECORDING) (JA) (1988) [label: Anchor]7-INCH (A-Side: Mr. Bodyguard) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Guard House Version) (credit: none) (JA single released in 1988) (Anchor Records_G8945) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 8944__DSR 8945Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]



Pictures: A+BNote: There was six studio versions of BODYGUARD released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1979 (regular length: 3m31, extended version 6m43). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke in 1988 (regular length: 4m25, extended version: 5m56). The length for the regular version was taken from the ‘Maximum Replay’ compilation and the length for the extended version was taken from the ‘Get Ready’ CD bonus track. The THIRD VERSION was produced by Bareback and was available on the ‘Take A Ride’ compilation in 1991 and can also be found on the 1997 compilation ‘Ras Portrait’ (length: 3m28). The FOURTH VERSION was produced by Donovan Germain around 1992 (the recording year is a guess). This one wasn’t released on a single, but was featured as a bonus track on the Penthouse compilation CD ‘Heads Of Governement’ in 1996 (length: 4m04). The FIFTH VERSION is a remix of the 1988 version made by Andre Tyrell, released in 1994 on the Rookie 7-inch single (length: XmXX). To this day, this remix remains exclusive to the single. The SIXTH VERSION is the acoustic version recorded for the ‘Inna De Yard’ album in 2008 with nyabinghi drums (length: 4m51).This last one is not really a studio version, but decided to included on the list.

BODYGUARD (1988 RECORDING) (US) (1988) [label: Anchor]12-INCH (A-Side: Mr. Bodyguard) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Guard House Version) (credit: none) (US single released in 1988) (Anchor Records_G8945) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]



Pictures: A+BNote: the 12-inch single has the same code as the 7-inch single, but looks like it’s for the US market as the 7-inch is for the jamaican market. The website ReggaeCollector says it’s the dub version on the B-side.

BODYGUARD (1988 RECORDING) (UK) [label: Greensleeves] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 1991

BODYGUARD (1988 RECORDING) (SEMI-ACAPELLA MIX) (UK) [label: Greensleeves] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 1991

BODYGUARD (1988 RECORDING) (VERSION) (JA) (1988)7-INCH (A-Side: Mr. Bodyguard) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Guard House Version) (credit: none) (JA single released in 1988) (Anchor Records_G8945) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 8944__DSR 8945Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]




BODYGUARD (1988 RECORDING) (VERSION) (US) (1988)12-INCH (A-Side: Mr. Bodyguard) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Guard House Version) (credit: none) (US single released in 1988) (Anchor Records_G8945) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]




BODYGUARD (1988 RECORDING) (VERSION) (UK) [label: Greensleeves] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• See 1991

CAREFREE GIRL (1988 RECORDING) (UK) (1988)12-INCH (A-Side: Carefree Girl) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Carefree Version) (credit: Germain All Stars) (UK single released in 1988) (Germain_DGT 38) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Donovan GermainYear: 1988 [the code on the single]*


Pictures: ANote: The year of this single isn’t confirmed, but according to the code (DGT 38), I placed it in 1988. This is why I came up with that conclusion: the Germain 12-inch single for KEEP OUT (DGT 16) was in the UK charts in June 1986. The Germain 12-inch single for WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN (DGT 29) was logically issued in 1987, as the same song was pressed on the Jamaican Volcano label in 1987. Following that logic, the single for CAREFREE GIRL would be in late 1987 or 1988.Note: There was three studio versions of the song CAREFREE GIRL released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Bunny Lee in 1975. The SECOND VERSION was produced by Karl Pitterson in 1978, with the title CAREFREE WORLD, and was available on the album ‘Planet Earth’. The THIRD VERSION was produced by Donovan Germain around 1988.

CAREFREE GIRL (VERSION) (1988 RECORDING) (UK) (1988)12-INCH (A-Side: Carefree Girl) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Carefree Version) (credit: Germain All Stars) (UK single released in 1988) (Germain_DGT 38) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Donovan GermainYear: 1988 [the code on the single]*



HEAVY LOAD (JA) (1988) ••• Non LP song •••7-INCH (A-side: Heavy Load) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Heavy Version) (credit: none) (JA single released in 1988) (Anchor_no code) INFO: Discogs + PictureMatrix: unknownProducer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1988 (written on label)Sound Sample: reggaerecord.comPictures: ANote: songs made on the ‘rumors’ riddim. The Mighty Diamonds are featured on the B-side. It’s a dub version.

HEAVY LOAD (US) (1988) ••• 12-inch •••12-INCH (A-side: Heavy Load) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: War Mongers) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US single released in 1988) (Anchor_no code) INFO: deadlydragounsound.comMatrix: unknownProducer: Augsutus ClarkeYear: 1988 (written on label)Sound Sample: deadlydragounsound.comPictures: A

HEAVY LOAD (VERSION) (JA) (1988)7-INCH (A-side: Heavy Load) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Heavy Version) (credit: no band written) (JA single released in 1988) (Anchor_no code) INFO: Discogs + PictureMatrix: unknownProducer: Augsutus ClarkeYear: 1988 (written on label)Sound Sample: reggaerecord.comPictures: ANote: songs made on the ‘rumors’ riddim. The Mighty Diamonds are featured on the B-side. It’s a dub version.

I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (feat. I-Roy) (US) (1977) ••• 1988 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: HANDWRITTEN: Rootsman) (credit: I-Roy)) (B-side: HANDWRITTEN: I’m Still In Love With You) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds (feat. I Roy)) (US single released in 1988) (Hit Bound_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977 [the year 1977 comes from the UK charts]


Picture: ANote: See 1977 for details on the original single.Note: I haven’t seen the picture for the B-side, but the seller on eBay mention that it’s the song I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU by The Mighty Diamonds & I-Roy. As far as I know, the song I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU was never released on the HIT BOUND label in the 70s. It was only issued on Hit Bound as a repress single. Both the original and the repress have to be played at a different speed than the usual 7-inch single (33 rpm instead of 45 rpm). The label of this single features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy. But this single has the exact same look as the COUNTRY LIVING repress on Hit Bound which was released twice with printed dates (1983 and 1985). If the dates of COUNTRY LIVING are reliable, it probably make sense that this single would have been issued between 1986 and 1989. The Hit Bound and Well Charge repress singles seems to be made by the same team. Following the information given by an eBay seller, I place the Well Charge repress with handwritten titles around 1989, so possibly the Hit Bound with handritten titles were released around the same area. As BODYGUARD was issued on Hit Bound and Well Charge with handwritten titles, I tought those two pressings were probably not issued the same year, therefore I decided to place the Hit Bound repress with handwritten titles in 1988 and the Well Charge repress with handwritten titles in 1989. For more information about the Hit Bound label, you can read the two paragraphs I composed, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

••••• Repress No.1 (Hit Bound): white label with YELLOW-RED silkscreen logo, handwritten title. (Rootsman/I’m Still In Love) (year: my guess: 1988)• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, handwritten title on B-side. (Love Me Girl/I’m Still In Love) (year: approx: 1989)• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering. It also features the code: HB010. (Love Me Girl/I’m Still In Love) (year: my guess: around 2006) [false single?]

JAIL HOUSE (US) (1975) [label: Hit Bound] ••• 1988 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: HANDWRITTEN: Jail House) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: HANDWRITTEN: Jail House (version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US single released in 1988) (Hit Bound__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: – Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on IMPACT! label]


Pictures: A+BNote: See 1975 for details on the original single.Note: As far as I know, the song JAIL HOUSE was never released on the HIT BOUND label in the 70s. It was only issued on Hit Bound as a repress single. JAIL HOUSE was repressed at least twice on the Hit Bound label, as I found two different pictures. The label of these two singles features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy. This single has the exact same look as the COUNTRY LIVING repress on Hit Bound which was released twice with printed dates (1983 and 1985). If the dates of COUNTRY LIVING are reliable, it probably make sense that this single would have been issued between 1986 and 1989. The Hit Bound and Well Charge repress singles seems to be made by the same team. Following the information given by an eBay seller, I place the Well Charge repress with handwritten titles around 1989, so possibly the Hit Bound with handritten titles were released around the same area. As BODYGUARD was issued on Hit Bound and Well Charge with handwritten titles, I tought those two pressings were probably not issued the same year, therefore I decided to place the Hit Bound repress with handwritten titles in 1988 and the Well Charge repress with handwritten titles in 1989. For more information about the Hit Bound label, you can read the two paragraphs I composed, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

• Repress No.1 (Cord): YELLOW label with BLACK logo, with stamp for the title. (year: approx. 1978)• Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): GREEN ‘light bulb style’ logo, with stamp for the title. (year: approx. 1979)••••• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): PURPLE-BLUE silkscreen logo, with handwritten title. (year: my guess approx. 1988) • Repress No.4 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, title printed on the single (year: my guess approx. 1990)• Repress No.5 (Hit Bound): BLACK logo, with stamp for the title. (year: my guess approx. 1990) • Repress No.6 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering (also features the code: CH2001). (year: 2007) ••• I’m mostly sure it was released in late 2006 or early 2007 •••

JUST MY IMAGINATION (JA) (1988) [label: Black Solidarity] [cover song] ••• Non LP song ••• 12-INCH (A-side: Putting On The Ritz) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Just My Imagination) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1988) (Black Solidarity_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Ossie Hibbert (the 7-inch has a different producer?!)

Year: 1988Pictures: BNote: There is also a blank single (white label) existing for that 12-inch. Probably the pre-release. This song and Putting On The Ritz’ are both available on the 1993 album Paint It Red, but these must be new recordings... To be confirmed. The info below says that this single is from 1983...

JUST MY IMAGINATION (12-inch) (label: Ossie) 12-INCH (A-side: Putting On The Ritz) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Just My Imagination) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1988) (Ossie_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Ossie Hibbert

LIKE A SOLDIER (JA) (1988) ••• The recording year is unknown to me. I placed it in 1988 •••No single.Producer: Donovan GermainNote: I don’t think this song was ever released before the Penthouse compilation ‘Heads Of Government’ in 1996. Two songs seems exclusive on that CD: BODYGUARD and LIKE A SOLDIER.

NATURAL MAN (aka: NATURAL NATTY (1998 VERSION)) (JA) (1988)No single.Producer: Donovan GermainNote: I don’t think this song was ever released before the Penthouse compilation ‘Heads Of Government’ in 1996. Was also included on Penthouse ‘Flash Back Series vol.1’ in 2011.

NEVER GET WEARY (JA) (1988)7-INCH (A-Side: Never Get Weary) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: none name) (JA single released in 1988) (Live & Learn_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Delroy Wright

PUTTING ON THE RITZ (JA) (1988) [label: Black Solidarity] [cover song] ••• Non LP song ••• ••• mostly sure it’s 1988 •••7-INCH (A-side: Putting On The Ritz) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Eddy Murphy) (credit: Steelie & Clevie) (JA single released in 1988) (Black Solidarity_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: RMM1563A__RMM1563BProducer: Bunny Diamonds (the 12-inch has a different producer?!)

Year: 1988 (see lower)

Pictures: ANote: The website www.ja45.com puts it in 1983, but other websites puts it in 1988. The album Live In Europe, issued in 1989 has the song ‘Put It On The Ritz’... I’ve seen a Black Solidarity single with matrix RMM 1001 (Woman De Yah by Professor Nuts) is from 1987, plus the 12-inch single has the year 1988 written on the label. After a long research on the Internet, my conclusion is that this single is from 1988, but it’s not the same producer... is this a mistake on the 7-inch single or there is two different recording of that song?

PUTTING ON THE RITZ (JA) (1988)12-INCH (A-side: Putting On The Ritz) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Just My Imagination) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1988) (Black Solidarity_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Ossie Hibbert (the 7-inch has a different producer?!)

Year: 1988Pictures: BNote: There is also a blank single (white label) existing for that 12-inch. Probably the pre-release. This song and Putting On The Ritz’ are both available on the 1993 album Paint It Red, but these must be new recordings... To be confirmed.

PUTTING ON THE RITZ (1988) (label: Ossie) 12-INCH (A-side: Putting On The Ritz) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Just My Imagination) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1988) (Ossie_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Ossie Hibbert

RIGHT TIME (ALTERNATE TAKE) (US) (1977) ••• 1988 RE-ISSUE ••• [SOUND SAMPLE: I think this is an alternat take]7-INCH (A-side: semi-blank (Right Time)) (credit: none (Mighty Diamonds)) (B-side: semi-blank (Primeo Balerina)) (credit: semi-blank (Clint Eastwood)) (US single released in 1988) (Hit Bound__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on Impact! label]

Sound Sample: eBay.co.uk [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Picture: ANote: See 1975 for details on the original single.Note: As far as I know, the song RIGHT TIME was never released on the HIT BOUND label in the 70s. It was only issued on Hit Bound as a repress single. The label of this single features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy. This single has the exact same look as the COUNTRY LIVING repress on Hit Bound which was released twice with printed dates (1983 and 1985). If the dates of COUNTRY LIVING are reliable, it probably make sense that this single would have been issued between 1986 and 1989. The Hit Bound and Well Charge repress singles seems to be made by the same team. Following the information given by an eBay seller, I place the Well Charge repress with handwritten titles around 1989, so possibly the Hit Bound with handritten titles were released around the same area. As BODYGUARD was issued on Hit Bound and Well Charge with handwritten titles, I tought those two pressings were probably not issued the same year, therefore I decided to place the Hit Bound repress with handwritten titles in 1988 and the Well Charge repress with handwritten titles in 1989. For more information about the Hit Bound label, you can read the two paragraphs I composed, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

• Repress No.1 (Channel One): psychedelic artwork with RED ink. (year: 1976) [I haven’t found a picture yet]

• Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): white label with PINK-PURPLE silkscreen logo, with andwritten titles (STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT on B-Side). (year: 1985)••••• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): PURPLE-BLUE silkscreen logo, with handwritten title (PRIMEO BALERINA on B-Side) . (year: my guess approx. 1988) • Repress No.4 (Hit Bound): white label with BLACK-BLUE silkscreen logo and lettering (PRIMEO BALERINA on B-Side). (year: my guess: around 2004) ••• in this case, the year of release is a wild guess •••


ROUGH NECK (JA) (1988)7-INCH (A-Side: Ruff Neck) (credit: Gregory Isaacs & The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Ruff Neck Version) (credit: none name) (JA single released in 1988) (Music Works_no code) INFO: picture12-INCH (A-Side: Ruff Neck) (credit: Gregory Isaacs & The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Ruff Neck Version) (credit: none name) (JA single released in 1988) (Music Works_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Delroy Wright

ROUGH NECK (UK) (1988) (12-inch) (aka Ruff Neck)12-INCH (A-side: Rough Neck) (credit: Gregory Isaacs feat, The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: unknown) (UK single released in 1988) (Greensleeves_GRED 225) INFO: DiscogsMatrix: unknownProducer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1988 (Wikipedia & Discogs)Sound Sample: nonePictures: noneNote: The album ‘Red Rose for Gregory’ is in the reggae charts in November 1988.

ROUGH NECK (VERSION) (UK) (1988) (12-inch)12-INCH (A-side: Rough Neck) (credit: Gregory Isaacs feat, The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: unknown) (UK single released in 1988) (Greensleeves_GRED 225) INFO: DiscogsMatrix: unknownProducer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1988 (Wikipedia & Discogs)Sound Sample: nonePictures: none

WAR MONGERS (JA) (1988) (12-inch) ••• Non LP song •••12-INCH (A-side: Heavy Load) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: War Mongers) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1988) (Anchor_no code) INFO: deadlydragounsound.comMatrix: unknownProducer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1988 (written on label)Sound Sample: deadlydragounsound.comPictures: A

1989BACK WEH (US) (1975) [label: Well Charge] ••• 1989 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: no stamps (Back Weh) (credit: no stamp (Mighty Diamonds)) (B-side: no stamps (Version)) (credit: no names) (US single released in 1989) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [year taken from the original US and UK labels]


Pictures: A+BNote: This might be the only repress made on the Well Charge label for the song BACK WEH. There was another repress made on the HIT BOUND label, see 2007. I wrote 1989 after having a conversation with a seller on eBay that recall purchasing a similar repress (the single I NEED A ROOF with the exact same look) around 1988-89. The repress on the Well Charge label made after 1980 all seems to be made in the USA.The information that brought me to that conclusion is the fact that the repress made around 2007 have the exact same stamp label as the Hit Bound singles press around the same area. Unless both Well Charge and Hit Bound repress were made in Jamaica. But at time of writing these lines (February 2014), there is still a Hit Bound Manufacturing plant in Brooklin, NY (street view can be seen through Google Map).• Repress No.1 (Channel One): psychedelic artwork with RED ink. (year: 1976)••••• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, no titles printed on the single. (year: approx: 1989)• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering (also features the code: CH 2002). (year: 2007) [info: Juno.co.uk]

BODYGUARD (US) (1979) [label: Well Charge] ••• 1989 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: no stamps (Bodyguard)) (credit: no stamp (Mighty Diamonds)) (B-side: no stamps (Version)) (credit: no names) (US single released in 1989) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: unknownProducer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1979 [UK chart for the Front Line 12-single] [BEWARE: the Channel One label has 1978 written on it, but this is not reliable]


Pictures: ANote: The original single for BODYGUARD was never released on the Well Charge label, at time of writing these lines (February 2014), I found only the existance of one repress for that specific label. There was another repress made on the HIT BOUND label. I wrote 1989 after having a conversation with a seller on eBay that recall purchasing a similar repress (the single I NEED A ROOF with the exact same look) around 1988-89. See 1979 for more details on the original CHANNEL ONE single. The repress on the Well Charge label made after 1980 all seems to be made in the USA.The information that brought me to that conclusion is the fact that the repress made around 2007 have the exact same stamp label as the Hit Bound singles press around the same area. Unless both Well Charge and Hit Bound repress were made in Jamaica. But at time of writing these lines (February 2014), there is still a Hit Bound Manufacturing plant in Brooklin, NY (street view can be seen through Google Map).• Repress No.1 (Hit Bound): PURPLE-BLUE silkscreen logo, with handwritten title. (year: my guess approx. 1989) ••••• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, with handwritten title. (year: approx. 1989)

CAT-O-NINE (US) (1976) [label: Well Charge] ••• 1989 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: no titles (Cat O’Nine)) (credit: no band (Mighty Diamonds)) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US single released in 1989) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [year taken from the US single]


Pictures: A Note: See 1976 for details. Note: There is two repress that I’m not sure of the year: the first one looks like the singles issued in 1977. The second is unknown, but I wrote 1989 after having a conversation with a seller on eBay that recall purchasing a similar repress (the single I NEED A ROOF with the exact same look) around 1988-89. See 1976 for more details on the original single. The repress on the Well Charge label made after 1980 all seems to be made in the USA.The information that brought me to that conclusion is the fact that the repress made around 2007 have the exact same stamp label as the Hit Bound singles press around the same area. Unless both Well Charge and Hit Bound repress were made in Jamaica. But at time of writing these lines (February 2014), there is still a Hit Bound Manufacturing plant in Brooklin, NY (street view can be seen through Google Map).• Original No.01 (Well Charge): GREEN STAR (double shaded)/BLACK CONTOUR (Delroy Wilson) (logically: 1976)• Original No.02 (Well Charge): PINK STAR (double shaded)/BLACK CONTOUR (Jacob Miller) (logically: 1976)• Original No.03 (Well Charge): RED STAR/BLACK CONTOUR (with hand written title) (45 R.P.M. inside the star) (logically: 1976)• Original No.04 (Well Charge): RED STAR/BLACK CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.05 (Well Charge): BLACK STAR/RED CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.06 (Disco Mix): ORANGE STAR/RED CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.07 (Disco Mix): PINK STAR/ORANGE CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.08 (Disco Mix): DARK BLUE STAR/ORANGE CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.09 (Disco Mix): BLUE STAR/PINK CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.10 (Disco Mix): RED STAR/CHERRY CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.11 (Disco Mix): RED STAR/BLACK CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.12 (Impact!): BLUE STRIPES/GREEN LOGO (1976)• Original No.13 (Impact!): GREEN STRIPES/BLUE LOGO (1976)

• Repress No.1 (Channel One): PSYCHEDELIC PATERN (without the red ink patern) (“VERSION” printed on A-side) (logically: 1976)• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): EMPTY STAR/OLIVE GREEN CONTOUR. (logically: 1977)• Repress No.3 (Well Charge): EMPTY STAR/RED CONTOUR. (logically: 1977)••••• Repress No.4 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, no titles printed on the single. (year: approx. 1989)• Repress No.5 (Well Charge): BLACK STAR/BLACK CONTOUR, red stamp for the title. (year: 2008) (info: Juno.co.uk)

I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (feat. I-ROY) (US) (1977) [label: Well Charge] ••• 1989 RE-ISSUE ••• [STAMP ON A-SIDE]7-INCH (A-side: Love Me Girl)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds (feat. I Roy))) (B-side: no names (I’m Still In Love With You)) (credit: no names (The Mighty Diamonds (feat. I Roy))) (US single released in 1989) (Well Charge_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977 [charts]


Picture: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: See 1977 for details.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The year of this re-issue is unknown, but I wrote 1989 after having a conversation with a seller on eBay that recall purchasing a similar repress (the single I NEED A ROOF with the exact same look) around 1988-89. This single wasn’t issued on Well Charge in the seventies. Only as a repress. The repress on the Well Charge label made after 1980 all seems to be made in the USA.The information that brought me to that conclusion is the fact that the repress made around 2007 have the exact same stamp label as the Hit Bound singles press around the same area. Unless both Well Charge and Hit Bound repress were made in Jamaica. But at time of writing these lines (February 2014), there is still a Hit Bound Manufacturing plant in Brooklin, NY (street view can be seen through Google Map).______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: I found pictures of this single with a stamp used for the title for the A-side, and this is unusual for those represses (aka: RED STAR/RED CONTOUR). The only other Mighty Diamonds single with the exact same artwork (released around 1989) that I found is JAIL HOUSE. In ______________________________________________________________________________________________

• Repress No.1 (Hit Bound): white label with YELLOW-RED silkscreen logo, handwritten title. (Rootsman/I’m Still In Love) (year: my guess: around 1988)••••• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, handwritten title on B-side. (Love Me Girl/I’m Still In Love) (year: approx: 1989)• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering. It also features the code: HB010. (Love Me Girl/I’m Still In Love) (year: my guess: around 2006) [false single?]

I NEED A ROOF (ALBUM TAKE) (US) (1975) [label: Well Charge] ••• 1989 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: no titles (I Need A Roof)) (credit: no band (Mighty Diamonds)) (B-side: no title (I Know Myself)) (credit: no names (Ernest Wilson)) (US single released in 1989) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [year taken from the original UK label]


Pictures: ANote: There is at least three different repress for the single I NEED A ROOF. Two on the WELL CHARGE label and one on the HIT BOUND label. The first one is unknown, but I wrote 1989 after having a conversation with a seller on eBay that recall purchasing this specific repress around 1988-89. According to the information written on an eBay auction that occured October 2013 for that specific single, contrary to the original single, the b-side would not be the VERSION but the song I KNOW MYSELF (by Ernest Wilson). See 1975 for more details on the original single. The repress on the Well Charge label made after 1980 all seems to be made in the USA.The information that brought me to that conclusion is the fact that the repress made around 2007 have the exact same stamp label as the Hit Bound singles press around the same area. Unless both Well Charge and Hit Bound repress were made in Jamaica. But at time of writing these lines (February 2014), there is still a Hit Bound Manufacturing plant in Brooklin, NY (street view can be seen through Google Map).• Repress No.1 (Channel One): psychedelic artwork with RED ink. (year: 1976)• Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): white label with DARK RED-BLACK silkscreen logo. Handwritten title. (I Need A Roof/Version) (year: around 1983)••••• Repress No.3 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, no titles printed on the single. (handwritten title) (I Need A Roof/I Know Myself) (year: approx. 1989)• Repress No.4 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering. It also features the code: HB 2001. (I Need A Roof/Version) (year: my guess: around 2006)• Repress No.5 (Well Charge): white label with EMPTY STAR/RED CONTOUR, similar to the 1977 pressings, except the name of the band features ‘THE’ infront (I Need A Roof/Version)(year: 2009) (info: Juno.co.uk)

LOVE ME GIRL (feat. I-ROY) (US) (1977) [label: Well Charge] ••• 1989 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: no names (Love Me Girl)) (credit: no names (The Mighty Diamonds (feat. I Roy))) (B-side: no names (I’m Still In Love With You)) (credit: no names (The Mighty Diamonds (feat. I Roy))) (US single released in 1989) (Well Charge_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977 [charts]


Picture: BNote: See 1977 for details.Note: The year of this re-issue is unknown, but I wrote 1989 after having a conversation with a seller on eBay that recall purchasing a similar repress (the single I NEED A ROOF with the exact same look) around 1988-89. This single wasn’t issued on Well Charge in the seventies. Only as a repress. The repress on the Well Charge label made after 1980 all seems to be made in the USA.The information that brought me to that conclusion is the fact that the repress made around 2007 have the exact same stamp label as the Hit Bound singles press around the same area. Unless both Well Charge and Hit Bound repress were made in Jamaica. But at time of writing these lines (February 2014), there is still a Hit Bound Manufacturing plant in Brooklin, NY (street view can be seen through Google Map).• Repress No.1 (Channel One): 10-inch single marketed in black sleeve with ‘Channel One: Gold’. The Channel One logo is in 3-D. (Love Me Girl/Dances Are Changing...) (year: approx. 1983)••••• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, handwritten title on B-side. (Love Me Girl/I’m Still In Love) (year: approx: 1989)• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering. It also features the code: HB010. (Love Me Girl/I’m Still In Love) (year: my guess: around 2006) [false single?]

SWEET BABY (JA) (1989)7-INCH (A-Side: Sweet Baby) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Sweet Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1989*) (Shamar__no code) INFO: picturesProducer: Mighty Diamonds & M. BurkeNote: ReggaeCollector.com place it approx. in 1989. It makes sence because of the sound.Note: a Japanese album was name after that song and seems to conain several exclusive songs.*Note: On June 2, 1989, Los Angeles Times writes that the group will be releasing a new album on their Shamar label. So that confirms that the song was issued in 1989.http://articles.latimes.com/1989-06-02/entertainment/ca-1329_1_reggae-mighty-diamonds-uc-irvine

STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (US) (1975) [label: Well Charge] ••• 1989 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: no titles (Stand Up To Your Judgement (dub version)) (credit: no band (Mighty Diamonds)) (B-side: no title (Every Day With You Girl (dub version)) (credit: no names (Jacob Miller)) (US single released in 1989) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977 [year taken from the original UK label]


Pictures: ANote: As of 2014, there was at least three different repress for the single STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT. Two of them were on the HIT BOUND label and the other one was on the WELL CHARGE label. The year of the Well Charge repress is unknown, but I wrote 1989 after having a conversation with a seller on eBay that recall purchasing this specific repress around 1988-89. According to the two different auctions I saw on eBay for that single (2014 and 2015), the Well Charge single features two dub versions: ‘Stand Up To Your Judgement (dub version)’ on the A-side and ‘Every Day With You Girl (dub version)’ (by Jacob Miller) on the B-side. One of the sellers even put a sample of the B-side that confirms it. See 1977 for more details on the original single. The repress on the Well Charge label made after 1980 all seems to be made in the USA.The information that brought me to that conclusion is the fact that the repress made around 2007 have the exact same stamp label as the Hit Bound singles press around the same area. Unless both Well Charge and Hit Bound repress were made in Jamaica. But at time of writing these lines (February 2014), there is still a Hit Bound Manufacturing plant in Brooklin, NY (street view can be seen through Google Map).• Repress No.1 (Hit Bound): white label with PINK-PURPLE silkscreen logo, with handwritten titles (RIGHT TIME on A-Side). (year: 1985)••••• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, no title. (DUB VERSION on A-side and EVERY DAY WITH YOU GIRL (DUB VERSION) on B-side) (year: approx: 1989)• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLACK logo and lettering (also features the code: CH009) (is this the VERSION on B-side?). (year: my guess: around 2006)

TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (US) (1978) [label: Well Charge] ••• 1989 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (Red Star) (A-side: handwritten (Tell Me What’s Wrong)) (credit: no band (Mighty Diamonds)) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US single released in 1989) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictures7-INCH (Blue Star) (A-side: no titles (Tell Me What’s Wrong)) (credit: no band (Mighty Diamonds)) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US single released in 1989) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1978 [year taken UK chart for the Cha Cha single and the Channel One single]

Sound Sample: AquariusJapan.com YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: See 1978 for details. Note: There is at least three repress that single on WELL CHARGE, but I’m not sure of the year: the first is unknown, but I wrote 1989 after having a conversation with a seller on eBay that recall purchasing a similar repress (the single I NEED A ROOF with the exact same look) around 1988-89. The second one look exactly the same, except the star was printed with blue ink, maybe from the same year or not. The third one would be from 2007, according to the website juno.co.uk. The repress on the Well Charge label made after 1980 all seems to be made in the USA.The information that brought me to that conclusion is the fact that the repress made around 2007 have the exact same stamp label as the Hit Bound singles press around the same area. Unless both Well Charge and Hit Bound repress were made in Jamaica. But at time of writing these lines (February 2014), there is still a Hit Bound Manufacturing plant in Brooklin, NY (street view can be seen through Google Map).••••• Repress No.1 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, no titles printed on the single. (year: approx. 1989)••••• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): BLUE STAR/BLUE CONTOUR, no titles printed on the single. (year: approx. 1989) (was this released the same year?)• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering (also features the code: HB 2003). (year: my guess: around 2006)• Repress No.4 (Well Charge): SILK RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, black stamp for the title. (year: 2007) (Juno.co.uk stocked it on March 19, 2007) [BLACK STAR: 2012?]

READY FOR THE WORLD (JA) (1989)7-INCH (A-Side: Ready For The World) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1989*) (Shamar__no code) INFO: pictureProducer: M. Diamond & M. Burke • Distribution: Sonic SoundsNote: ReggaeCollector.com place it approx. in 1989. It makes sence because of the sound.Note: a Japanese album was name after that song and seems to contain several exclusive songs.*Note: On June 2, 1989, Los Angeles Times writes that the group will be releasing a new album on their Shamar label. So that confirms that the song was issued in 1989.http://articles.latimes.com/1989-06-02/entertainment/ca-1329_1_reggae-mighty-diamonds-uc-irvine

1990HAVE MERCY (US) (1975) [label: Hit Bound] ••• 1990 RE-ISSUE ••• [ POSSIBLY THE ‘VERSION’ ON THE B-SIDE: to be confirmed ]7-INCH (A-side: Have Mercy) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US single released in 1990) (Hit Bound__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [this is probably a repress made several years later]


Pictures: ANote: See 1975 for details on the original single.Note: As far as I know, the song HAVE MERCY was never released on the HIT BOUND label in the 70s. It was only issued on Hit Bound as a repress single. The label of this single features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy. Following the information given by an eBay seller, I placed the Well Charge repress with handwritten titles around 1989, so possibly the Hit Bound with handritten titles were released around the same area. The following Hit Bound singles with handwritten titles have a similar look and were place in 1988: JAIL HOUSE, BODYGUARD and I’M STILL IN LOVE. Although the single HAVE MERCY also have an handwritten title, the label is quite different than the three previous enumerated singles, so that’s why I placed it on a diffrent year. The year 1990 is purely hypotetical, as I have no real clue when it was issued. It would have been released somewhere between 1989 and 2006. I’m aware that this gap is quite wide. So far, I only found one picture on Hit Bound for the song HAVE MERCY, so contrary to other Mighty Diamonds singles that were pressed numerous times on Hit Bound, this one may have been pressed only once. But this needs to be double checked as logically it would have been repressed on more than one occasion. This review was written in March 2014, more repress will probably be released in the future. For more information about the repress singles on Hit Bound, you can read the two paragraphs I composed regarding the Hit Bound label, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

• Repress No.1 (Channel One): psychedelic artwork with RED ink or PURPLE ink (i found two different pictures). (year: 1976)••••• Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): white label with BLACK logo, with handwritten title. (year: my guess: around 1990) ••• in this case, the year of release is a wild guess •••

• Repress No.3 (Well Charge): white label with EMPTY STAR/RED CONTOUR, similar to the 1977 pressings, except the name of the band features ‘THE’ infront (year: 2009) (info: Juno.co.uk)

I LOVE YOU (JA) (1990)7-INCH (A-Side: I Love You) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1990) (Stage_no code) INFO: picturesProducer: Bunny DiamondNote: –

JAIL HOUSE (US) (1975) [label: Well Charge] ••• 1990 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Jailhouse) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (US single released in 1990) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [year taken from the US single]


Pictures: A + BNote: See 1975 for details. Note: There seems to be only one repress of the song JAIL HOUSE issued on the Well Charge label, but I’m not sure of the year. I wrote 1990, simply because it has a very similiar look to all the Well Charge prespress that I place in 1989 after having a conversation with a seller on eBay that recall purchasing a similar repress (the single I NEED A ROOF with the exact same look) around 1988-89. This specific single has a STAMP while other Well Charge repress of that area doesn’t have a stamp. The stamp is identical to the one used for the HIT BOUND repress that I also place in 1990. In both cases, I’m not sure of the year. The HIT BOUND repress hapens to be a mistake, as the song featured on the single is JAILHOUSE SET ME FREE (by Earth & Stone). See lower for more details. To be verified if the WELL CHARGE repress is indeed The Mighty Diamonds or again Earth & Stone.Note: The repress on the Well Charge label made after 1980 all seems to be made in the USA.The information that brought me to that conclusion is the fact that the repress made around 2007 have the exact same stamp label as the Hit Bound singles press around the same area. Unless both Well Charge and Hit Bound repress were made in Jamaica. But at time of writing these lines (February 2014), there is still a Hit Bound Manufacturing plant in Brooklin, NY (street view can be seen through Google Map).• Repress No.1 (Cord): YELLOW label with BLACK logo, with stamp for the title. (year: approx. 1978)• Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): GREEN ‘light bulb style’ logo, with stamp for the title. (year: approx. 1979)• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): PURPLE-BLUE silkscreen logo, with handwritten title. (year: my guess approx. 1988) ••••• Repress No.4 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, title printed on the single. (year: my guess approx. 1990)• Repress No.5 (Hit Bound): BLACK logo, with stamp for the title. (year: my guess approx. 1990) • Repress No.6 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering (also features the code: CH2001). (year: 2007) ••• I’m mostly sure it was released in late 2006 or early 2007 •••

JAIL HOUSE (US) (1975) [label: Hit Bound] ••• 1990 RE-ISSUE ••• ••• MISTAKE: WRONGLY CREDITED TO THE DIAMONDS •••7-INCH (A-side: Jailhouse (Jail House Set Me Free)) (credit: Diamonds (Earth & Stone)) (B-side: House Of Dub (aka: Jail House Set Me Free (version))) (credit: Earth & Stone) (US single released in 1990) (Hit Bound__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: – Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 (for JAIL HOUSE) • 1976 (for JAIL HOUSE SET ME FREE)


Pictures: ANote: There is a mistake for that single. The stamp on the A-side mention ‘JAILHOUSE’ by ‘DIAMONDS’. But it’s in fact ‘JAIL HOUSE SET ME FREE’ by ‘EARTH & STONE’. I realised that by listening to the song excerp posted on eBay by the seller. After a breif exchange with the seller, he confirmed that the single was purchased in the 90’s and that the B-side is JAIL HOUSE SET ME FREE (VERSION). I don’t know if there is a stamp on the B-side. The version is also known as HOUSE OF DUB. Just like the Mighty Diamonds song, it was recorded at Channel One, backed by The Revolutionaries and produced by Joseph Hoo Kim. But JAIL HOUSE was recorded in 1975 and JAIL HOUSE SET ME FREE was recorded the following year. It uses the same riddim of Mighty Diamond’s GO SEEK YOUR RIGHT. Both songs are available on the 1997 Pressure Sounds compilation ‘ Kool Roots’.• Repress No.1 (Cord): YELLOW label with BLACK logo, with stamp for the title. (year: approx. 1978)• Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): GREEN ‘light bulb style’ logo, with stamp for the title. (year: approx. 1979)• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): PURPLE-BLUE silkscreen logo, with handwritten title. (year: my guess approx. 1988) • Repress No.4 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, title printed on the single (year: my guess approx. 1990)••••• Repress No.5 (Hit Bound): BLACK logo, with stamp for the title. (year: my guess approx. 1990) • Repress No.6 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering (also features the code: CH2001). (year: 2007) ••• I’m mostly sure it was released in late 2006 or early 2007 •••

STONE OUT OF MY MIND (1990 RECORDING) (JA) (1990) [label: Famous] [cover song] [aka STONED OUT OF MY MIND]7-INCH (A-side: Stone Out Of My Mind) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1990) (Famous Records__no code) INFO: PictureMatrix: –Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1990 [written on label]


Pictures: ANote: This is a cover songs from The Chi-Lites. The Mighty Diamonds have recorded that song previously around 1974 or 1975 with a slightly different title: STONED OUT OF MY MIND. It was included on the 1978 album ‘Stand Up To Your Judgement’. I found the picture for this specific single, but it’s cut halfway where the year is written. The seller says that this 7-inch is from 1990. When visisting the Discogs page for the Famous Records label, I can see that the singles are from 1989 and 1990, so it make sence. To be confirmed once I find a different picture.

STONE OUT OF MY MIND (1990 RECORDING) (VERSION) (JA) (1990)(A-side: Stone Out Of My Mind) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1990) (Famous Records__no code) INFO: PictureMatrix: –Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1990 [written on label]



1991BODYGUARD (1988 RECORDING) (UK) (1988) ••• 1991 REMIX •••12-INCH (A1: Mr Bodyguard) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B1: Mr Bodyguard (Semi-Acapella Mix), B2: Mr Bodyguard (Version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1991) (Greensleeves_GRED 315) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1988 [the song was recorded in 1988, but was issued on a 12-inch single in 1991]

Sound Sample: DrumAndBass-rec.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [ (MLeMPY85QXM) ]

Pictures: A+BNote: Additional info coming from the label: produced by Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke for Anchor Records. Recorded & Mixed at Music Works Recording Studio. Mixed by Steven Stanley. There is a 7-inch and 12-inch single for that specific recording originally issued on Anchor Records in 1988. It would be interesting to find out if the the only exclusive track on this 12-inch single is the SEMI-ACAPELLA MIX.

BODYGUARD (1988 RECORDING) (SEMI-ACAPELLA MIX) (UK) (1988) ••• 1991 REMIX •••12-INCH (A1: Mr Bodyguard) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B1: Mr Bodyguard (Semi-Acapella Mix), B2: Mr Bodyguard (Version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1991) (Greensleeves_GRED 315) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]



Pictures: A+BNote: See upper for more info.

BODYGUARD (1988 RECORDING) (VERSION) (UK) (1988) ••• 1991 REMIX •••12-INCH (A1: Mr Bodyguard) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B1: Mr Bodyguard (Semi-Acapella Mix), B2: Mr Bodyguard (Version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1991) (Greensleeves_GRED 315) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]



Pictures: A+BNote: See upper for more info.

BODYGUARD (1991 RECORDING) (JA) (1991)No single. Issued on the compilation ‘Heads Of Government’ (Penthouse, 1996)Producer: Bare BackYear: 1991 [available on the compilation Bareback Productions Presents: Take A Ride]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [twelve tracks] YouTube [no]

Pictures: – Note: I don’t think this song was ever released before the Penthouse compilation ‘Heads Of Government’ in 1996. Two songs seems exclusive on that CD: BODYGUARD and LIKE A SOLDIER.Note: There was six studio versions of BODYGUARD released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1979 (regular length: 3m31, extended version 6m43). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke in 1988 (regular length: 4m25, extended version: 5m56). The length for the regular version was taken from the ‘Maximum Replay’ compilation and the length for the extended version was taken from the ‘Get Ready’ CD bonus track. The THIRD VERSION was produced by Bareback and was available on the ‘Take A Ride’ compilation in 1991 and can also be found on the 1997 compilation ‘Ras Portrait’ (length: 3m28). The FOURTH VERSION was produced by Donovan Germain around 1992 (the recording year is a guess). This one wasn’t released on a single, but was featured as a bonus track on the Penthouse compilation CD ‘Heads Of Governement’ in 1996 (length: 4m04). The FIFTH VERSION is a remix of the 1988 version made by Andre Tyrell, released in 1994 on the Rookie 7-inch single (length: XmXX). To this day, this remix remains exclusive to the single. The SIXTH VERSION is the acoustic version recorded for the ‘Inna De Yard’ album in 2008 with nyabinghi drums (length: 4m51).This last one is not really a studio version, but decided to included on the list.

DAYS OF JOHN WAYNE (JA) (1991)7-INCH (A-Side: Days Of John Wayne) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no name) (JA single released in 1991) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: pictureProduced by Bunny DiamondPictures: ANote: For many years, there wasn’t any information available on the internet about this single, except that it was included on thediscography made by Carter Van Pelt (around 1996). When I made a research for the Bad Gong singles in 2011, I also found that it was registered with ASCAP, The American Society of Composer, Authors and Publishers (Work ID: 342137173). In December 2013, I found finally found new information: a picture on Discogs and a radio play of the song in April 1991. The song would have on April 13, 1991 on John Peel Show (a radio show broadcasted in UK). This information is reliable enough so I decided to consider it’s released year as 1991.

GOLD DIGGER (JA) (1991)7-INCH (A-Side: Gold Digger) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no name) (JA single released in 1991) (Stage Records_no code) INFO: pictureProduced by Bunny DiamondPictures: ANote: This song would be from 1991 as it’s included on the compilation ‘Bare Back Productions Presents: Take A Ride’ (RAS, 1991). But still, it would be interesting to compare the song on the compilation with the one on this single to confirm it’s the same recording.

IT TAKES A MIRACLE (RECORDING No.2) (JA) (1991)No single. Included on the compilation ‘Burning Vampire’ (Penthouse, 1991)Song name: Miracle (by Tabby Diamond)Producer: Donovan Germain COMPILATION: Available on the Penthouse compilation ‘Burning Vampire’, which features two different rhythms (riddim) the ‘Chase Vampire’ riddim on A-side and the ‘Feeling Soul’riddim on B-side. I haven’t seen a picture of the label, and the back sleeve doesn’t say the year this compilation was issued. Many different informations on the Internet about the year it was issued: Ernie B says 1993, ReggaeRecord.com says 1994, but the owner of PenthouseRecords.free.fr says 1992. I think this source is the most reliable and it also makes more sense considering that the singles were issued in 1991. The website ReggaeRecord.com name the riddim: ‘Feeling Soul/Fire Burining’.SINGLES: Not all of the songs seems to have been issued on singles. I made a quick search, but more could be found: Crying Fool (by Tiger) (1991), Bad Boy (by Leroy Smart) (1991) OTHER: I needs to be double checked: Starting Over: Tribute To Japan. Label: Yumi & June, 2011

JAMMING (JAPAN) (1991)No single. Available on a compilation ‘Satisfy My Soul: Tribute To Bob Marley’ (label: Alpha Enterprise) (date: 1991)Producer: Sonny ‘Sabwackie’ Ochiai and Trevor Lyn______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The Mighty Diamonds made a studio recording of ‘Jamming’, originally recorded by Bob Marley & The Wailers in 1977. The song is exclusive to this Japanese compilation. The CD is hard to find. It includes 11 covers that seems to be recorded specifically for to this compilation.

JAM SESSION (JA) (1991)7-INCH (A-Side: Jam Session) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no name) (JA single released in 1991) (Live & Learn_no code) INFO: picturePicture: ReggaeCollector.com + YouTubeINFO: A 12-inch single was listed on ‘Live & Learn’ Discography (Tapir Reggae Discographies), but I think that’s a mistake, as it’s existance is nowhere to be found on the Internet. Plus the listing of that single is incomplete, meaning the person that did the discography didn’t know the song on the B-side.

PARTY TIME (1991 VERSION) (JA) (1991)12-INCH (A-side: Party Time) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1991) (Outernational Records_no code) INFO: InternetProducer: C. Morgan, M. Morrison, C. Rufus Note: There’s a song name PARTY TIME by The Mighty Diamonds included on the compilation ‘Party Time Vol.1’ (Outernational, 1991). I haven’t heard the song, but logically that would also be a re-recording of the Heptones classic. The discography made by Carter Van Pelt mention that there is a 12-inch single for that recording, but I haven’t found any picture of that single yet. Note: Look under PARTY TIME in 1981 for more details on other songs with the same title recorded by The Mighty Diamonds.

RESPECT DUE (JA) (1991)7-INCH (A-side: Respect Due) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1991) (Outernational Records_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: C. Morgan, M. Morrison, C. Rufus Note: song available on compilation ‘Spliff Relief’ (Rhino, 1994)

RESPECT DUE (JA) (1991)12-INCH (A1: Respect Due, A2: Knocked Out Version) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Dean Fraser Meets Joe Frazier) (credit: Dean Fraser) (JA single released in 1991) (Outernational Records_ON-8093) INFO: picturesProducer: C. Morgan, M. Morrison, C. Rufus

RESPECT DUE (JA) (1991)12-INCH (A1: Hartical Love) (credit: Johnny Osbourne) (A2: Hartical Joe) (credit: Soljie And The Crue) (AA1: Respect Due) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (AA2: Dean Fraser Meets Joe Frazier) (credit: Dean Fraser) (JA single released in 1991) (Outernational Records_OUT 002) INFO: picturesProducer: C. Morgan, C. Rufus

SEVEN WAYS FROM SUNDOWN (JA) (1991)7-INCH (A-Side: Seven Ways From Sundown) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: Firehouse Crew) (JA single released in 1991) (Exterminator_Ext 26) INFO: picturesProduced by Phillip BurrellPictures: A

SHAME & PRIDE (JA) (1974) ••• 1991 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Shame And Pride) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: unknown) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1991) (Teem__no code) INFO: Picture Matrix: –Producer: Pat Francis [aka: Jah Lloyd]

Year: 1974 [year deducted from Jah Lloyd album]


Pictures: ANote: The seller says that the B-side is an unknown instrumental with flutes.Note: The year for that repress is unknown. From the look of the label, I would say It was released in the 90s. I placed it in 1991, but that’s a total guess. It might have been issued even before. I found a picture of that 7-inch that seems quite hold. It was definitively issued before 2010 as it was in an aution in August 2010 and the picture of the aged 7-inch comes from that auction.

THAT’S LIFE (JA) (1991)7-INCH (A-Side: That’s Life) (credit: Mighty Diamond & Precher) (B-Side: half-blank (Version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds & Precher) (JA single released in 1991) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: picturesProducer: Bunny DiamondNote: The right spelling for the artist’s name is probably ‘Preacher’.Note: Looking at the picture of the label, it looks like this single was issued before THE DAYS OF JOHN WAYNE which seems to be issued around April 1991 (see the single THE DAYS OF JOHN WAYNE for more details).

TO THE TOP (JA) (1991)7-INCH (A-Side: To The Top) (credit: Mighty Diamonds & Itellect) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1991) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: picturesProducer: Bunny Diamond Note: I placed this single in 1991 because it was released on the Bad Gong blue label and that the copyright text written on the left handside of the label is similar to the single THE DAYS OF JOHN WAYNE.

WEEPING & WAILING (UK) (1991)12-INCH (A-Side: Weeping & Wailing) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Weeping & Wailing Version) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1991) (Headphone__HPO 14) INFO: PicturesProducer: R. Thomas & J. BryanNote: I have no clue which year this song was recorded. Very few information available on the lable ‘Headphone’. A sample of the song can be heard on the website ReggaeFever.ch. The single I’M GONNA MAKE YOU LOVE ME (by Phillip Fraser) (label: Headphone) has the date 1991 on it’s label. So that’s a starting point. That label was active in 1991. Tapir Reggae Discographies has a samll page on the label also.

‘YOU ARE MAN’ (uknown title) (JA) (1991)7-INCH (A-Side: Unknown title (You Are Man?)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1991) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Bunny Diamond Note: There is no title on the single. To store that carries the single gave the tentative title ‘YOU’RE MAN’ and mentioned that the B-side is a dub instrumental. After listening to the song excerpt, the song could possibly named ‘DON GORGON’. The label is the blue Bad Gong label that was used around 1991.

1992ABSENT FROM THE HEART (UK) (1992)12-INCH (A-Side: Absent From The Heart (Deadly Ranks Mix), (Mickie Koos Mix) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-Side: Absent From The Heart (Zele One Track), (Dub)) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (UK single released in 1992) (Merger_12 MER 017) INFO: PictureProducer: Mickie Koos & Paul Robinson

ARE YOU READY (JA) (1992)7-INCH (A-Side: Are You Ready) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1992) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Bunny Diamond ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was two studio versions of POSSIE ARE YOU READY released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by The Diamonds in 1985 (regular length: 2m35, extended version XmXX). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Bunny Diamond around 1992/1993 (length: 3m16). The length for the regular version was taken from the compilation ‘Bunny Diamond Presents Swingers Choice Part 1’. On this compilation, the song is credited to Bunny Diamond & Preacher. On the Bad Gong single, the song is credited to The Mighty Diamonds. It’s probably the same song, but this needs to be confirmed. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The name of artist printed on the single is MIGHTY DIAMONDS, but on the compilation ‘Bunny Diamond Present Swingers Choice Part 1’ (Bad Gong, 1993 or 1994) a song with the same title is credited to MIGHTY DIAMONDS & PREACHER. It’s possibly the same song.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: I place this single in 1992, because of the way the copyright text is written on the left handside. But the stamps looks like the stamps used for the single THAT’S LIFE.

BODYGUARD (1992 RECORDING) (JA) (1992)No single. Issued on the compilation ‘Heads Of Government’ (Penthouse, 1996)Producer: Donovan GermainYear: 1992 [the recording year is unknown to me, I placed it in 1992]

Pictures: – Note: I don’t think this song was ever released before the Penthouse compilation ‘Heads Of Government’ in 1996. Two songs seems exclusive on that CD: BODYGUARD and LIKE A SOLDIER.Note: There was six studio versions of BODYGUARD released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1979 (regular length: 3m31, extended version 6m43). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke in 1988 (regular length: 4m25, extended version: 5m56). The length for the regular version was taken from the ‘Maximum Replay’ compilation and the length for the extended version was taken from the ‘Get Ready’ CD bonus track. The THIRD VERSION was produced by Bareback and was available on the ‘Take A Ride’ compilation in 1991 and can also be found on the 1997 compilation ‘Ras Portrait’ (length: 3m28). The FOURTH VERSION was produced by Donovan Germain around 1992 (the recording year is a guess). This one wasn’t released on a single, but was featured as a bonus track on the Penthouse compilation CD ‘Heads Of Governement’ in 1996 (length: 4m04). The FIFTH VERSION is a remix of the 1988 version made by Andre Tyrell, released in 1994 on the Rookie 7-inch single (length: XmXX). To this day, this remix remains exclusive to the single. The SIXTH VERSION is the acoustic version recorded for the ‘Inna De Yard’ album in 2008 with nyabinghi drums (length: 4m51).This last one is not really a studio version, but decided to included on the list.

DEM UNDER FIRE (JA) (1992)7-INCH (A-Side: Dem Under Fire) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no name) (JA single released in 1992) (Merger_MSC 3104) INFO: picturesProduced by Mikey Koos & Paul RobinsonPictures: A+BAvailable on the album ‘The Moment Of Truth’ (Mango, 1992)

I NEED A ROOF (1992 RECORDING) (JA) (1992) (aka: Roof Over My Head) 7-INCH (A-side: Roof Over My Head) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1992) (JR Records_no code) INFO: pictures7-INCH (A-side: Roof Over My Head) (credit: Diamonds Agony Polish) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1992) (JR Records_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Junior ReidYear: 1992 [written on label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeShop-NAT [A-side only] YouTube [ YiV4Ro0RPog ]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The name of the label seems like J.R. Productions because it’s bigger than the logo itself, but it’s in fact JR Records. The version featuring Agony Polish was featured on the 1993 album ‘Bust Out’. The whole album was produced by Junior Reid.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was seven studio versions of I NEED A ROOF released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1975 (length: 2m54). The SECOND VERSION (aka: Album Take) was also produced by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1975 (length on Virgin: 2m50 / length on Hit Bound: 3m02). The THIRD VERSION was produced by Junior Reid in 1992 and also featured on the 1993 album ‘Bust Out’ (length: 3m44). The FOURTH VERSION features U-Roy. was produced by Guillaume Bougard and Pierre Simonin in 2001 for U-Roy’s album ‘Now’ (length: 4m11). The FIFTH VERSION was produced by D. “Axeman” Thompson in 2003 and was available on Reggae Now vol.1, and two years later on the 7-inch single ‘Axeman Yingster’ (length: 3m55). The SIXTH VERSION was produced by Fitzroy Simpson in 2006 for the album ‘Thugs In The Streets’ (length: 3m44). The SEVENTH VERSION is the acoustic version recorded for the ‘Inna De Yard’ album in 2008 with nyabinghi drums (length: 5m30). This last one is not really a studio version, but decided to included on the list. I haven’t heard the Mighty Diamonds song name DE DISCO recorded in 1986, but according to a Japanese store, it would be a medley of RIGHT TIME, I NEED A ROOF and HAVE MERCY.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was at least two different pressings for that single. One is credited to ‘Mighty Diamonds’ and the other one is credited to ‘Diamonds Agony Polish’.

I NEED A ROOF (1992 RECORDING) (UK) (1992)12-INCH (A1: I Need A Roof, A2: Rooftop Version) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: I Need A Roof) (credit: Mighty Diamonds & Agony Polish) (UK single released in 1992) (Greensleeves_GRED 358) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Junior ReidYear: 1992 [written on label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [ YiV4Ro0RPog ]

Pictures: A+BNote: Additional informations: Produced by Junior Reid for JR Productions. Mixed at JR One Blood Recording Studio.

I NEED A ROOF (VERSION) (1992 RECORDING) (JA) (1992) (aka: Rooftop Version)7-INCH (A-side: Roof Over My Head) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1992) (JR Records_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Junior ReidYear: 1992 [written on label]


Pictures: A+BNote: Logically, the B-side should be the VERSION, as nothing is written, no band no song. It’s the exact same label as the A-side, but without the stamp. It may also be the Agony Polish Mix featured on the B-side of the UK 12-inch single.

I NEED A ROOF (VERSION) (1992 RECORDING) (UK) (1992)12-INCH (A1: I Need A Roof, A2: Rooftop Version) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: I Need A Roof) (credit: Mighty Diamonds & Agony Polish) (UK single released in 1992) (Greensleeves_GRED 358) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Junior ReidYear: 1992 [written on label]



I NEED A ROOF (Agony Polish Mix) (1992 RECORDING) (UK) (1992)12-INCH (A1: I Need A Roof, A2: Rooftop Version) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: I Need A Roof) (credit: Mighty Diamonds & Agony Polish) (UK single released in 1992) (Greensleeves_GRED 358) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Junior ReidYear: 1992 [written on label]



INA DANCE AGAIN (JA) (1992)7-INCH (A-side: Ina Dance Again) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1992) (JR Records_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Junior ReidYear: 1992 [written on label]

Sound Sample: –Pictures: A+BNote: The name of the label seems like J.R. Productions because it’s bigger than the logo itself, but it’s in fact JR Records.

PROBLEMS (JA) (1992)(A-Side: Problems) (credit: The Mighty Diamond) (B-Side: Version) (credit: Danny, Dalton, Noel, Brownie) (JA single released in 1992) (BCR International_B.C.R. 5045) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Barry ClarkeYear: 1992 [personnal deduction]


Pictures: A+BNote: The song was included on the compilation ‘Name Brand’ (Charm, 1994). (According to la Fnac, the compilation was issued on April 1, 1994)______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The name of the song is spelled with an “S” on the single but without an “S” on the compilation ‘Name Brand’. The name of the musicians are not listed inside the compilation sleeve. There is mostly no information inside the sleeve, except for the producer’s name. On the B-side of the 7-inch single, the following names are written under VERSION: “Danny, Dalton, Noel, Brownie”, probably the name of the musicians. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The released year of this single is nowhere to be find on Internet, but logically issued in 1991 or 1992. The BCR singles with similar labels (black ink) were released with the year 1991 printed on their labels. They were followed by red-inked singles without the year of release. My conclusion: instead of creating a new artwork for 1992, the producer simply erase the year from the label. If that’s the case, the single PROBLEMS would have been issued in 1992.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The following link also expose a research that I made on the BCR International singles: http://www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_bcr_international.pdf

SWING & DINE (JA) (1992)7-INCH (A-Side: Swing & Dine) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1992) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Bunny Diamond Note: The song Swing & Dine was issued on the 1993 various artits album ‘Bunny Diamond Presents Swingers Choice Part 1’. This album has the exact same purple label. I place this single in 1992 because of the way the copyright text is written on the left handside.Note: This is possible a cover. Further research must be made with Harris Seaton, The Melodians

WE THREE KINGS (JA) (1992)7-INCH (A-side: We Three Kings) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: semi-blank (Version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1992) (JR Records_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Junior ReidYear: 1992 [written on label]

Sound Sample: –Pictures: A+BNote: The name of the label seems like J.R. Productions because it’s bigger than the logo itself, but it’s in fact JR Records. The Mighty Diamonds recorded a song name WE THREE KINGS for the japanese album ‘Reggae Christmas’ (by Overheat All Stars), which seems to be issued in 1987. So this recording produced by Junior Reid is probably a different recording of the song.

1993CHALICE IN A CIRCLE (JA) (1993)7-INCH (A-Side: Chalice In A Circle) (credit: Mighty Diamonds & Fragga Ranks) (B-Side: Version) (credit: Sly & Fire House Crew) (JA single released in 1993) (Shocking Vibes_no code) INFO: pictures Producer: Patrick RobertsNote: Included on the compilations ‘Bun It Dung’ (Shocking Vibes, 1993) and ‘Smoke The Herb’ (VP Records, 1995). The compilation features four songs that uses the Full Up riddim: ‘Sensi’ (by Anthony Malvo & Josey Wales), ‘Stalk Of Sensimilla’ (by Mikal Rose), ‘Chalice In A Circle’ (by Mighty Diamonds & Fragga Ranks) and ‘Bring The Kutchie’ (by Everton Blender).

CHALICE IN A CIRCLE (JA) (1993)12-INCH (A-Side: Chalice In A Circle) (credit: Mighty Diamonds & Fragga Ranks) (B-Side: Version) (credit: Sly & Fire House Crew) (JA single released in 1993) (Shocking Vibes_SV-042) INFO: pictureProducer: Patrick RobertsNote: –

CONVERSATION (JA) (1993)7-INCH (A-Side: Conversation) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1993) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Bunny Diamond Note: This song is from 1992 or 1993. Because of the way the text was displayed on the label, I tend to think it was possibly issued in 1993.

GIMME SHELTER (DANCE) (1993) ••• Features sampling of ‘I NEED A ROOF’ •••12-INCH (A1: Gimme Shelter (by 808 State & Robert Owens), A2: Gimme Shelter (by Pop Will Eat Itself Vs. Gary Clail Vs. Ranking Roger Vs. The Mighty Diamonds Vs On-U Sound System)

(B1: Gimme Shelter (by Blue Pearl), B2: Gimme Shelter Interview) (UK single released on April 13, 1993) (EMI/Food_12 ORDER 1) INFO: PicturesMatrix: – Producer: unknownYear: 1993Sound Sample: – YouTube [ zI-QYe31O_c ]

Pictures: A+BNote: In 1993, the Rolling Stones’ song GIMME SHELTER was given a new dimention when remix were done by several artists for the project “Putting Our House In Order” that address homelessness in the UK. Twelve new versions of GIMME SHELTER were recorded and were released under different thematics: ROCK (released on a CD single), ALTERNATIVE (released on a CD single), DANCE (released on a 12-inch single) and POP (released on a cassette). On one of them, Mighty Diamonds song I NEED A ROOF was sampled and added to the result. That specific track last 4m25 and features five artists: Pop Will Eat Itself, Gary Clail, Ranking Roger, The Mighty Diamonds and On-U Sound System.

Description of the project: “Putting Our House in Order” is a registered charity set up within the music industry to address the homelessness crisis in the UK. 12 different versions of the Rolling Stones classic “Gimme Shelter” have been recorded by artists as diverse as Heaven 17, Thunder and Jimmy Somerville. The result is a collection of interpretations which bring new meaning to the Jagger/Richards masterpiece. It is a poignant reminder that artists DO care about homelessness and want to do something to help. The Rolling Stones have themselves donated a live version of the song from their “1989 Steel Wheels” tour... There are over two million homeless in the UK and many different types of homelessness, most is hidden in Bed And Breakfast or other temporary accommodation. The cost of one years Bed And Breakfast is £ 15,500. The cost of building a home to rent is £8,200. (text taken from the VHS sleeve) For more information on the project: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimme_Shelter

Single No.1: GIMME SHELTER (Radio Promo) (12 songs) (CD Single) (country: UK) (label: EMI/Food) (code: CDORDER DJL1) (year: 1993) [features Mighty Diamonds]

Single No.2: GIMME SHELTER (Radio Promo) (5 songs) (CD Single) (country: UK) (label: EMI/Food) (code: CDORDER DJS1) (year: 1993)Single No.3: GIMME SHELTER (Rock) (3 songs + interview) (CD Single) (country: UK) (label: EMI/Food) (code: CDORDER R1) (year: 1993)Single No.4: GIMME SHELTER (Alternative) (3 songs + interview) (CD Single) (country: UK) (label: EMI/Food) (code: CDORDER A1) (year: 1993)Single No.5: GIMME SHELTER (Dance) (3 songs + interview) (12-inch single) (country: UK) (label: EMI/Food) (code: 12 ORDER 1) (year: 1993) [features Mighty Diamonds]

Single No.6: GIMME SHELTER (Pop) (3 songs + interview) (cassette) (country: UK) (label: EMI/Food) (code: TC-ORDER 1) (year: 1993)Single No.7: GIMME SHELTER (The Video) (videoclips and interviews) (VHS) (country: UK) (label: EMI/Food) (code: MVR 4900093) (year: 1993)Single No.8: GIMME SHELTER (Promo) (10 songs) (CD single) (country: Japan) (label: EMI/Food) (code: TOCP-8009) (year: 1993) [features Mighty Diamonds]

MAFIA / PHENOMENON ONE (UK) (1993) (promotional)12-INCH (A1: Mafia (Roots Revisited), A2: Mafia (Dub Revisited)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B1: Phenomenon One (Original Ruff)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1993) (Tribal Bass_Tribe 13) INFO: PicturesNote: Electronic mixNote: There was four studio versions of BACK WEH released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1975 (made available on the 1978 album ‘Stand Up To Your Judegement’). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Allen Toussaint & Marshall Sehorn in 1977 for the album ‘Ice On Fire’. The THIRD VERSION was produced by Al Cambell and might have been released on a single around 1987 (the year is yet to be confirmed). It was later included on the compilations ‘Unconquerable’ (Jet Star, 2001) and “Back2Back’ (Jet Star, 2007). I came up with the conclusion that the producer for this third version was Al Campbell simply because all the songs included on those compilations were produced by Al Campbell for the Live & Learn label. t’). The FOURTH VERSION was remixed and produced by Rebel MC in 1993. The song is name ‘Mafia (Roots Revisited)’ and ‘Mafia (dub Revisited), exclusive to the 12-inch single (Tribal Bass, UK). I think the remix uses a new vocal recorded specifically for this remix.Note: the song PENOMENON ONE doesn’t seems to be related to Mighty Diamonds, but this needs to be confirmed, as I only listened to an exerpt.

MAFIA / PHENOMENON ONE (UK) (1993)12-INCH (A1: Mafia (Roots Revisited), A2: Mafia (Dub Revisited)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B1: Phenomenon One (Original Ruff)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1993) (Tribal Bass_Tribe 13) INFO: PicturesNote: Electronic mixNote: see upper for details.

PASS THE KUTCHIE (JA) (1993)7-INCH (A-Side: Pass The Kutchie) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: Sly & Fire House Crew) (JA single released in 1993) (Shocking Vibes_no code) INFO: picture Producer: Patrick RobertsNote: This new version along with ‘Chalice In A Circle’ by Mighty Diamonds & Fragga Ranks are featured on the compilation ‘Bun It Dung’ (Shocking Vibes, 1993).

PLEASE BE FAIR (JA) (1993) ••• Non LP song ••• No single. Issued on the CD ‘Leaders Of Black Countries’ (Kingston Sounds, 2011)Very few information are available for the song PLEASE BE FAIR. It was made available (for the first time?) as a bonus track on the 2011 CD release of ‘Leaders Of Black Country’. By listening to it’s sounds, I placed it in 1993, but I could be wrong. At time of writing these lines (January 2014), I’m still not very familiar with Mighty Diamonds tracks recorded after 1987, therefore I cannot bring a substantial insight about the producer and the year it was recorded. It might have been released under a different name as the song DO YOU WANT TO SPEND THE REST OF YOUR LIFE WAISTING TIME, also included on the CD ‘Leaders Of Black Countries’ is in fact CAREFREE GIRL produced by Bunny Lee in 1975. The track may be produced by Tapper Zukie, as most of the songs featured on the album ‘Leaders Of Black Countries’ were produced by him. There are four bonus songs on this CD, apart from CAREFREE GIRL, the three others might be exclusive: MOTHER WINEY (1971), PLEASE BE FAIR (1993) and DON’T BURN YOUR BRIDGES (1998).

POWERS (JA) (1993)7-INCH (A-Side: Powers) (credit: Mighty Diamonds/Kibba Ranks) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1993) (Marmies International__no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Maria C. LeflerNote: ReggaeRecord.com place the single U LA LA LA (by Nigger Mikey) (produced by Maria C. Lefler, label: Marmies International) in 1993. It makes sence because of the sound, but the same website place the song POWERS in 1989. Another website place the song JAH PLAN FOREVER (by Tarrus) (produced by Maria C. Lefler, label: Marmies International) in 1995. The ‘Marmies’ singles listed on Discogs are said to be from 1996. So who’s right?

TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (Straight Mix) (1993 RECORDING) (JA) (1993)7-INCH (A-side: Tell Me Whats Wrong (Straight Mix)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Tell Me Whats Wrong (Rub-A-Dub)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1993) (Penthouse__PH 30) INFO: picturesMatrix: – Producer: Donovan GermainYear: 1993Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [B-side only] YouTube [no] A-SIDE: http://www.lionmusicden.com/index.cgi?mode=detail&datanum=7PENT279 B-SIDE: http://s.reggaefever.ch/samples/02/88/34/A.mp3

Pictures: A+BNote: There was three studio versions of TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Lancelot McKenzie (or Joseph Hoo Kim) in 1978 It was issued as a single in 1978 and included on the album of the same name two years later. (length: 3m29). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Delroy Wright in 1985 and included on the 1985 album ‘Struggling’. (length: 4m37). The THIRD VERSION was produced by Donovan Germain in 1993 and was exclusive to the single. Three years later, it was included on the CD compilation ‘Heads Of Government’ (length: 3m44).Note: The year comes from the label. The label says that the musicians are: Mafia & Fluxy. It seems like ‘TELL ME WHATS WRONG (Straight Mix)’ may be the same version as the one included on the CD compilation ‘Heads Of Government’.

TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (Straight Mix) (1993 RECORDING) (UK) (1993)12-INCH (A1: Tell Me Whats Wrong, A2: Version) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B1: Righteous People, B2: Version) (credit: Chalice) (UK single released in 1993) (Penthouse__PHRI 101) INFO: pictureMatrix: – Producer: Donovan GermainYear: 1993 [written on the JA 7-inch label]


Pictures: ANote: If this 12-inch single is like the US version, there would be two songs on each sides. It’s true that codes are different (7-inch: PH 30) (12-inch: PH-121), but the single RIGHTEPUS PEOPLE (by Chalice) is also from 1993 (7-inch: PH 31). Question: is the second song a VERSION or is it the RUB-A-DUB version included on the B-side of the 7-inch single? See upper for more details.

TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (Straight Mix) (1993 RECORDING) (US) (1993)12-INCH (A1: Tell Me What’s Wrong, (A2: Version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B1: Righteous People, (B2: Version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds Chalice) (US single released in 1993) (Penthouse__PH-121) INFO: picturesMatrix: – Producer: Donovan GermainYear: 1993 [written on the JA 7-inch label]

Sound Sample: LionVibes.co.uk [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: The label doest mention that there is two songs on each sides, but that would be the case (Discogs and Torrent). Question: is the second song a VERSION or is it the RUB-A-DUB version included on the B-side of the 7-inch single? The B-side is wrongly credited to Mighty Diamonds. The name of the band is Chalice. The song is on the same riddim. Maybe The Mighty Diamonds are doing backing vocals on the b-side. See upper for more details.

TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (Rub-A-Dub) (1993 RECORDING) (JA) (1993)7-INCH (A-side: Tell Me Whats Wrong (Straight Mix)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Tell Me Whats Wrong (Rub-A-Dub)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1993) (Penthouse__PH 30) INFO: picturesMatrix: – Producer: Donovan GermainYear: 1993Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [B-side only] YouTube [no] A-SIDE: http://www.lionmusicden.com/index.cgi?mode=detail&datanum=7PENT279 B-SIDE: http://s.reggaefever.ch/samples/02/88/34/A.mp3


TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (Rub-A-Dub) OR (Version) (1993 RECORDING) (UK) (1993)12-INCH (A1: Tell Me Whats Wrong, A2: Version) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B1: Righteous People, B2: Version) (credit: Chalice) (UK single released in 1993) (Penthouse__PHRI 101) INFO: pictureMatrix: – Producer: Donovan GermainYear: 1993 [written on the JA 7-inch label]


Pictures: ANote: If this 12-inch single is like the US version, there would be two songs on each sides. It’s true that codes are different (7-inch: PH 30) (12-inch: PH-121), but the single RIGHTEPUS PEOPLE (by Chalice) is also from 1993 (7-inch: PH 31). Question: is the second song a VERSION or is it the RUB-A-DUB version included on the B-side of the 7-inch single? See upper for more details.

TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (Rub-A-Dub) OR (Version) (1993 RECORDING) (US) (1993)12-INCH (A1: Tell Me What’s Wrong, (A2: Version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B1: Righteous People, (B2: Version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds Chalice) (US single released in 1993) (Penthouse__PH-121) INFO: picturesMatrix: – Producer: Donovan GermainYear: 1993 [written on the JA 7-inch label]

Sound Sample: LionVibes.co.uk [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: The label doest mention that there is two songs on each sides, but that would be the case (Discogs and Torrent). Question: is the second song a VERSION or is it the RUB-A-DUB version included on the B-side of the 7-inch single? The B-side is wrongly credited to Mighty Diamonds. The name of the band is Chalice. The song is on the same riddim. Maybe The Mighty Diamonds are doing backing vocals on the b-side. See upper for more details.

UNDYING LOVE (JA) (1993)7-INCH (A-Side: Undying Love) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1993) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: picturesProducer: Bunny Diamond Note: This song is from 1992 or 1993. Because of the way the text was displayed on the label, I tend to think it was possibly issued in 1993.

1994BODYGUARD (1988 RECORDING – REMIX) (JA) (1994)7-INCH (A-side: Bodyguard (remix)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Dub Mix) (credit: Andre Tyrell/Mafia) (JA single released in 1994) (Rookie__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Andre TyrellYear: 1994 [information taken from ReggaeCollector.com]


Pictures: A+BNote: The song was remixed and produced by Andre Tyrell. I’m unsure if the producer used the original recording made by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1979 or the second recording made by Gussie Clarke in 1988 to make this remix. It may well be the recording by Donovan Germain that was never issued in it’s original form at the time, but was included on the 1996 Penthouse compilation ‘Heads Of Government’.Note: There was six studio versions of BODYGUARD released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1979 (regular length: 3m31, extended version 6m43). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke in 1988 (regular length: 4m25, extended version: 5m56). The length for the regular version was taken from the ‘Maximum Replay’ compilation and the length for the extended version was taken from the ‘Get Ready’ CD bonus track. The THIRD VERSION was produced by Bareback and was available on the ‘Take A Ride’ compilation in 1991 and can also be found on the 1997 compilation ‘Ras Portrait’ (length: 3m28). The FOURTH VERSION was produced by Donovan Germain around 1992 (the recording year is a guess). This one wasn’t released on a single, but was featured as a bonus track on the Penthouse compilation CD ‘Heads Of Governement’ in 1996 (length: 4m04). The FIFTH VERSION is a remix of the 1988 version made by Andre Tyrell, released in 1994 on the Rookie 7-inch single (length: XmXX). To this day, this remix remains exclusive to the single. The SIXTH VERSION is the acoustic version recorded for the ‘Inna De Yard’ album in 2008 with nyabinghi drums (length: 4m51).This last one is not really a studio version, but decided to included on the list.

BODYGUARD (1988 RECORDING – REMIX) (DUB VERSION) (JA) (1994)7-INCH (A-side: Bodyguard (remix)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Dub Mix) (credit: Andre Tyrell/Mafia) (JA single released in 1994) (Rookie__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: Andre TyrellYear: 1994 [information taken from ReggaeCollector.com]



GONE BAD (JA) (1994)7-INCH (A-Side: Gone Bad) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1994) (Bad Gong_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Bunny Diamond Note: Logically, this single is from 1994 as this song was featured on the album ‘Speak The Truth’. Although it might have been issued in 1993 as majority (if not all) the single issued on Bad Gong with the BLUE labels and the PURPLE labels seems to have been issued between 1991 and 1993. To be confirmed if it’s the exact same recording as the song featured on the album.

LOVE ME FOREVER (JA) (1994)7-INCH (A-Side: Love Me Forever) (credit: Tabby Diamond) (B-Side: Version) (credit: none name) (JA single released in 1994) (Sapphire_no code) INFO: picturesProducer: V. MunroeNote: Ernie B wrote 1984... A store write: early nineties.

ROUGH HOUSE (JA) (1994)(A-Side: Rough House) (credit: Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no name) (JA single released in 1994) (Record Factory_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Bunny GeminiPictures: ANote: The webstore ReggaeCollector place this song in 1994. There is no date on the label. The Mighty Diamonds recorded in 1995 for producer Bunny Gemini, as there is a date on the 12-inch single for BIG MAN, so it might be that the song ROUGH HOUSE was also recorded in 1995.

1995BIG MAN (recording No.2) (UK) (1995)12-INCH (A1: Seashore (mix 1)) (A2: Seashore (mix 2)) (credit: Dennis Brown) (B-Side: Big Man) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (UK single released in 1995) (Record Factory UK_no code) INFO: PictureNote: New recording of the song initially released in 1984. Produced by Bunny Gemini.

CLUB TROPICANA (JAPAN) (1995)No single. Available on a compilation ‘Super Reggae Mix Vol.2: Rock Classics’ (label: Pony Canyon) (date: April 21, 1995)Producer: Danny “Axeman” Thompson______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The Mighty Diamonds made a studio recording of ‘Club Tropicana’, originally recorded by Wham! in 1983. The song was initially exclusive to the Japanese compilation ‘Super Reggae Mix Vol.2: Rock Classics’. It was later included on the digital compilation ‘R&B + Pop Reggae Covers 2’ in January 2013.

DIAMONDS VICTORY (JA) (1995)7-INCH (A-Side: Diamonds Victory) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1995) (Overheat Records__OVE 0012) INFO: pictureProducer: Shizuo Ishii • Distribution: Sonic SoundsNote: Discogs puts it in early 90’s. Lion Music Den place it in 1996. It would make sense that it would have been released after 1995, as the website made by Carter Van Pelt was done prior to 1996 and this single wasn’t featured on his page. BUT it’s also included on the Japanese compilation ‘OB’s Reggae FM Volume 3’ which is said to be from July 15, 1995. To be confirmed. Unfortyunately the compilation includes the radio DJ speaking in the beginning of the song.

HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (remix) (JA) (1995) [label: Stair Way]7-INCH (A-side: Head Of Government (remix)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: unknown) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1995) (Stair Way_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1995Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]

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Note: Very few information is available about this single and this label. It’s probably the original recording of HEADS OF GOVERNMENT produced by Donovan Germain in 1980, but remixed by Bunny Diamond around 1995. The label STAIR WAY was created by Bunny Diamond and seved for the same purpose as other labels he created: producing new talent and releaseing Mighty Diamonds material. I only found the existance of four singles on the label STAIR WAY. The four of them seems to been recorded around 1995. It uses the exact same artwork as the purple BAD GONG singles iussued between 1992 and 1994, exept that the text in the logo as been change for STAIR WAY RECORDS (instead of Bad Gong Records).______________________________________________________________________________________________

MIGHTY DIAMONDS LABELS: This is the list of the labels operated by The Mighty Diamonds/Bunny Diamond over the years are: MIGHTY DIAMONDS (1976 or 1977), BAD GONG (1977-1985), HOT HEAT (1985-1987), BAD GONG (revived) (1991-1994)*, STAIR WAY (around 1995)** and RELIC INTERNATIONAL (1997-2004). There was also one Mighty Diamond song issued on the label G MINOR RECORDS (1981)***. Usually, material produced by Bunny Diamond is only released on the above labels, but there was a few exceptions over the years on: SUNSET (1985), FAMOUS (1990) and STAGE (1990-1991). Plus some of the material were issued on BAD GONG and other labels at the same time (example: KINARKY (Bad Gong, Revolutionary Sounds, Calabash), BROTHER MAN (Bad Gong, Revolutionary Sounds, Reggae), MARY MACK (Bad Gong, Calabash))______________________________________________________________________________________________

• Repress No.1 (Music Works): The Music Works label with yellow, orange and red tripes, which was used starting of 1981 (VERSION on B-side). (year: my guess approx. 1981) ••••• Repress No.2 (Stair Way): The label mention that it’s a remix, produced by Bunny Diamond. Is this the original recording? (UNKNOWN on B-side). (year: my guess approx. 1995) • Repress No.3 (Relic International): Purple label with black letterings (LEADING ME ON on A-Side). (year: 1997) • Repress No.4 (Penthouse Vintage): Pink label, with e-mail: [email protected] (PRETTY WOMAN on B-Side) (year: approx. 1998)

* In 1991, the label BAD GONG was revived with a new artowork. The single DAYS OF JOHN WAYNE was played on a radio show in April 1991, but the single THAT’S LIFE, that has a sliglty different label, may also be from late 1990.

** I don’t know the exact year the four singles issued on STAIR WAY were released. Has the label is identical to the BAD GONG artwork used in 1993-1994, I tend to thin the STAIR WAY label was used between the gap (BAD GONG and RELIC INTERNATIONAL), meaning 1994-1995-1996.

*** Logically, the label G MINOR RECORDS also belongs to The Mighty Diamonds, as it,s the name of their publishing company. As far as I know, this label was used only for one song: PASS THE BRIM, but recording year is unknown.

JUVENILE CHILD (1995 RECORDING) (JA) (1995) [label: Stair Way]7-INCH (A-side: Juvenile Child) (credit: Mighty Diamond/Tenor Senior) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1995) (Stair Way_STA 0002) INFO: picturesMatrix: DSR 13741__DSR 13474 [Discogs+]

Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1995Sound Sample: AquariusJapan.com [A-side only] YouTube [no]

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Note: There was three studio versions of JUVENILE CHILD released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Donovan Germain in 1981 (regular length: 3m40, extended version 7m00). The SECOND VERSION was produced by Bunny Diamond in 1991 and featured on the album ‘Tour The World’ (length: 3m44). The THIRD version featured Mighty Diamonds with Tenor Senior and was produced by Bunny Diamond. That recording of the song is exclusive to the 7-inch singles ((Stair Way Records, around 1995) and (Relic International, 1997)).______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Very few information is available about this single and this label. This is the third recording of the song JUVENILE CHILD. This new version was recorded around 1995 and features Tenor Senior, but the year is unconfirmed. I have fair reasons to think that 1995 is relevant (see HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (Stair Way, 1995) for more details). According to the few singles posted on Discogs, Tenor Senior’s career was mainly located between 1989 and 1992. This specific recording was also repress on the label RELIC INTERNATIONAL in 1997. Look upper in this document (1981) for more information on the original Mighty Diamonds single.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The label STAIR WAY was created by Bunny Diamond and seved for the same purpose as other labels he created: producing new talent and releaseing Mighty Diamonds material. I only found the existance of four singles on the label STAIR WAY. The four of them seems to been recorded around 1995. It uses the exact same artwork as the purple BAD GONG singles iussued between 1992 and 1994, exept that the text in the logo as been change for STAIR WAY RECORDS (instead of Bad Gong Records).

JUVENILE CHILD (1995 RECORDING) (JA) (1995) [label: Relic International] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 1997

1996HAVE MERCY (1996 RECORDING) (JA) (1996)7-INCH (A-Side: Have Mercy) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: none name) (JA single released in 1996) (Joe Frasier_VPRD 5102) INFO: picturesProducer: Joe Fraser

HAVE MERCY (1996 RECORDING) (US) (1996)12-INCH (A1: Have Mercy (Radio Mix)) (A2: Have Mercy (Dance Mix)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B1: I Admire You) (credit: Larry Marshall) (US single released in 1996) (Joe Frasier_VPRD 5894) INFO: pictureProducer: Joe Fraser

TOUCH OF GREY (US) (1996) [label: Pow Wow]CD SINGLE (A1: Touch Of Grey (single edit)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (A2: Touch Of Grey (album version)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (US promotionnal CD single released in 1996) (Pow Wow_PWDS 507) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: unknownYear: 1996Note: This is a 2-track promotionnal CD single for the Greatdul Dead tribute album ‘Fire On The Mountain’ (Pow Wow, 1996).

1997CAREFREE GIRL (US) (1975) ••• 1997 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Care Free Girl) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Straight To Maria’s Head) (credit: King Tubby/The Aggrovators) (US single released in 1997) (Clocktower Records__CT-746) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Bunny Lee [label mention only Glen ‘Brad’ Osbourne]



Pictures: A+BNote: This is definitively a repress, but from which year? I placed it in 1997, but this is a total guess. The website xraymusic.com place this specific single in the 90’s, which would make sence considering the printed label. The label has the exact same code (CT-746) like the original Clocktower single. Note: The webstore Juno.co.uk place this single as a new release in 2014, but I know it was issued before as I have a picture taken from Internet dating 2013. When I compare my picture with the picture included on Juno’s website, the labels are identical. QUESTION: Was there a repress made for that single that uses the exact same artwork as the one used in the 90’s? If that’s the case, Juno’s website is stating the truth and there is a newer epress made in June 2014.• Repress No.1 (Justice): yellow & blue label with additional DeeJay vocals. (Code: JUDIS 106) (CAREFREE GIRL on B-side) (year: l978) ••••• Repress No.2 (Clocktower): white label. Fake picture of the Eifel Tower combined with Big Ben (code: CT-746) (STRAIGHT TO MARIA’S HEAD on B-side). (year: my guess : 1997)• Repress No.3 (Clocktower): white label. Fake picture of the Eifel Tower combined with Big Ben (code: CT-746) (STRAIGHT TO MARIA’S HEAD on B-side). (year: 2014)

HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (JA) (1980) [label: Relic International] ••• 1997 RE-ISSUE ••• ••• alternate single mix (to be confirmed) •••7-INCH (A-side: Leading Me On) (credit: Bunny Diamond) (B-side: Heads Of Government) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1997) (Relic International_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer (a-side): Bunny Diamond (b-side): Donovan GermainYear: 1980 [the song was played on Midnight Dread’s radio show (KTMI, California) on December 7, 1980]


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Note: The song LEADING ME ON is one of the rare Mighty Diamonds songs on which Bunny Diamond take the lead on vocals.______________________________________________________________________________________________

• Repress No.1 (Music Works): The Music Works label with yellow, orange and red tripes, which was used starting of 1981 (VERSION on B-side). (year: my guess approx. 1981) • Repress No.2 (Stair Way): The label mention that it’s a remix, produced by Bunny Diamond. Is this the original recording? (UNKNOWN on B-side). (year: my guess approx. 1995) ••••• Repress No.3 (Relic International): Purple label with black letterings (LEADING ME ON on A-Side). (year: 1997) • Repress No.4 (Penthouse Vintage): Pink label, with e-mail: [email protected] (PRETTY WOMAN on B-Side) (year: approx. 1998)

JAH JAH BLESS THE DREADLOCKS (JA) (1975) [label: Attack] ••• 1997 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: You Should Be Thankful) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: A Thankful Version) (credit: King Tubby & The Aggrovators) (JA single repress in 1997) (Attack_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: FBL 7304 A/B [this matric comes from the Strictly-Vibes website]

Producer: Bunny LeeYear: 1975 [written on the UK Attack label]


Pictures No.1: A -side only (with the CCO P 1975 on the right handside) (B-side: capital letters: A Thankful Version)Pictures No.2: A-side only (with the CCO (P) 1975 on the left handside)Pictures No.3: A-side only (with the CCO (P) 1975 on the right handside) (B-side: no capital letters: A thankful version)Note: This single definitively looks like a repress. According to the website Tapir Reggae Discogrphies, the label ATTACK is a UK label. There is no mention of a Jamaican label named ATTACK. The extensive website XRayMusic.co.uk place this single in 1975 and doesn’t classify it as a repress so I might be wrong. Something for sure, there was at least three different pressings (see lower for details). If I’m right and it,s a repress, then I have no clue for the year it was repress, but by looking at the label, I would say it was made in the 90’s, but that’s a total guess. There was at leats three different repress, as I found a small difference between them: On the first picture, the ‘CCO P 1975’ is on the right handside. On the second picture the ‘CCO (P) 1975’ is on the left handside and on the third one, the ‘CCO (P) 1975’ it’s on the right handside. See 1975 for more details.

JUVENILE CHILD (1995 RECORDING) (JA) (1995) [label: Relic International] ••• 1997 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Nobody Loves Me (Love Forgot)) (credit: unknown) (B-side: Juvenile Child) (credit: Mighty Diamond (feat. Tenor Senior)) (JA single released in 1997) (Relic International_REL 0006) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Bunny Diamond Year A-side: 1997 Year B-side: 1995 (approximately)Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

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Note: So far, I was unable to find the name of the artist featured on the A-side. The B-side seems to be a repress of the second recording of JUVENILE CHILD, which was recorded around 1995. That specific recording features Tenor Senior.______________________________________________________________________________________________

• Repress No.1 (Relic): Original purple artwork with logo Relic International, before it was changed to Relic World International (code: REL 0006). (NOBODY LOVES ME on A-side). (year: 1997)

KNOCK, KNOCK (JA) (1994) [label: Relic International] ••• 1997 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: Knock, Knock) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-Side: Knock, Knock (remix)) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (JA single released in 1997) (Relic International_REL 0008) INFO: pictureProducer: Bunny Diamond Year: 1994Note: The date seems to be written on the label, but the picture that I found is too blury.Note: Logically the A-side features the same song that was issued on the 1994 album ‘Speak The Truth’. The webstore mention that a remix of the song is featured on the B-side.I found the picture of that single on the Aquarius Japan website.

LEADING ME ON (JA) (1997) [label: Relic International]7-INCH (A-side: Leading Me On) (credit: Bunny Diamond) (B-side: Heads Of Government) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1997) (Relic International_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer (a-side): Bunny Diamond (b-side): Donovan GermainYear: 1997Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side only] YouTube [no]

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Note: The song LEADING ME ON is one of the rare Mighty Diamonds songs on which Bunny Diamond take the lead on vocals. In fact, I have to verify this, but it might even be the only song. I will eventually come back to this topic. The label RELIC INTERNATIONAL was launched by Bunny Diamond in 1997 and was used until 2004. The single LEADING ME ON seems to be the first one to be issued on the label. I made an extensive research and I was able to find information from 25 different singles issued on Relic International. Half of them features The Mighty Diamonds (a few new songs, but mainly repress of older singles). Newer material are LEADING ME ON (Bunny Diamond) (1997), TEN TO ONE (Mighty Diamonds & Ragga B) (2003), LET’S PARTY (Ragga B & The Mighty Diamonds) (2003) and CUH DEH (2004). The older singles are: SWEET LADY (1978), STRUGGLING (1978), HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (1980)*, JUVENILE CHILD (Mighty Diamonds & Chico) (1981), PROVERBS (1982), KINARKY (1983), BORROW CLOTHES (Trinity & The Mighty Diamonds) (1983), MARY MACK (1984), POSSIE ARE YOU READY (1985), MR. CHIN SLIPPERS (1986) and GANG WAR (1987). The songs from newer Jamaican artists issued on the label seems all produced by Bunny Diamond. The artists are: Burtus, Christini, Elijah Prophet, Glamarus, Gary Gold, Utan Greene, Iyashanti, Hopeton James, Jheanel, Roger Moore, Ragga B, Kibba Ranks, Glen Ricks, Mr. Shatta, Teethimus and Richie Wander. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

MIGHTY DIAMONDS LABELS: This is the list of the labels operated by The Mighty Diamonds/Bunny Diamond over the years are: MIGHTY DIAMONDS (1976 or 1977), BAD GONG (1977-1985), HOT HEAT (1985-1987), BAD GONG (revived) (1991-1994), STAIR WAY (around 1995) and RELIC INTERNATIONAL (1997-2004). There was also one Mighty Diamond song issued on the label G MINOR RECORDS (1981). Usually, material produced by Bunny Diamond is only released on the above labels, but there was a few exceptions over the years on: SUNSET (1985), FAMOUS (1990) and STAGE (1990-1991). Plus some of the material were issued on BAD GONG and other labels at the same time (example: KINARKY (Bad Gong, Revolutionary Sounds, Calabash), BROTHER MAN (Bad Gong, Revolutionary Sounds, Reggae), MARY MACK (Bad Gong, Calabash)). See the single HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (REMIX) (Stair Way, 1995) for more details on the Mighty Diamonds labels.

* One of the single issued on the label STAIR WAY is titled HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (remix), so there is a possibility that the song featured on the B-side of this single is the REMIX version. All the Mighty Diamonds songs issued on RELIC INTERNATIONAL are songs that were produced by Bunny Diamonds and previously issued on BAD GONG and HOT HEAT labels, except for HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (produced by Donovan Germain), JUVENILE CHILD (produced by Donovan Germain) and GANG WAR (produced by Augustus Clarke).

PASS THE KOUCHIE (1997 VERSION) (US) (1997)CD-SINGLE (Pass The Kouchie (Saxemilla feat. The Mighty Diamonds), Rainbow Country/Smile Jamaica (Saxemilla feat. Michael Rose), Teach Your Children (Saxemilla feat. The Mighty Diamonds)) (US promotionnal single released in 1997) (Saxemilla_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Henry K. and SaxsemillaNotes: www.reggaetoday.com/saxsemilla/promocd.htmlNote: Saxemilla & Headley Bennett feat. The Mighty DiamondsNote: Although he was an original writer, Headley Bennett never received proper credit, or benefited commercially from the success of this reggae standard. Out of respect we have remade it with a ‘touch of jazz.’ Lead sax & first solo, “Deadly” Headley Bennett. Second solo, Saxsemilla. Classic vocals, The Mighty Diamonds. (http://www.reggaetoday.com/kingston.html) Note: the song TEACH YOUR CHILDREN was played on radio on July 31, 1997Note: There is another version featured on the CD ‘Poolside Reggae’, but this one seems to be instrumental only (length: 4m13). Unable to find the release date for ‘Poolside Reggae’ but according to some websites it was issued in 2002. It was reviewed by a website on February 13, 2003.

PASS THE KOUCHIE (1982) / DANGER IN YOUR EYES (1978) (JA) ••• 1997 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Pass The Koutchie) (credit: The Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Danger In Your Eyes) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1997) (Music Works/Anchor_ARC 97917_ARC 97918) INFO: DiscogsMatrix: ARC 97917 - A__ARC 97918 - BProducer: Augustus ClarkeYear: 1981 [A-side] + 1978 [B-side] [single re-issued in 1997]

Sound Sample: Juno.co.uk [A-side and B-side]

Pictures: A+BNote: The label clearly mention ‘1997 RE-ISSUE.’ There is at least two different pressing of this single, as I found two different labels. I looks like a Jamaican single but could also be a US release... Both countries are written on the label.

TAMARIND FARM (DJ VERSION) (1979) (JA) ••• 1997 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Tamarind Farm) (credit: Mighty Diamonds feat. Hugh Brown) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1997) (Penthouse Vintage__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Radcliffe Bryan [single says Donovan Germain]

Year: 1979 [year taken from ‘Hot Rod’ label]

Sound Sample: DeadlyDragonSound.com [A-side only] YouTube [not this specific single]

Pictures: ANote: The label doesn’t mention U Brown, but by listening to the song excerpt, I know it’s not the regular version. There was two different repress on PENTHOUSE VINTAGE: first one was probably in 1997 and the second one in 1998. There is no date on these labels, but by comparing the Penthouse labels, I came up with the conclusion that the label without an email should be from 1997 and the label with an email address should be from 1998. There is also another repress made around 2006, this time the label is red. Again, by comparing several Penthouse labels, I came up with the conclusion that the red label was used in 2006-2007. Note: See 1979 for more details. ••••• Repress No.1 (Penthouse Vintage): Pink label, without e-mail (logicaly it’s the VERSION on B-Side). (year: approx. 1997)• Repress No.2 (Penthouse Vintage): Pink label, with e-mail: [email protected] (logicaly it’s the VERSION on B-Side) (year: approx. 1998)• Repress No.3 (Penthouse): Red label with yellow spider (logicaly it’s the VERSION on B-Side) (year: approx. 2006)

TEACH YOUR CHILDREN (US) (1997)CD-SINGLE (Pass The Kouchie (Saxemilla feat. The Mighty Diamonds), Rainbow Country/Smile Jamaica (Saxemilla feat. Michael Rose), Teach Your Children (Saxemilla feat. The Mighty Diamonds)) (US promotionnal single released in 1997) (Saxemilla_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Henry K. and SaxsemillaNotes: www.reggaetoday.com/saxsemilla/promocd.htmlNote: the song was played on radio on July 31, 1997Note: For the parents and youth of today, this classic Crosby Stills & Nash tune holds an important, timeless message. Solo, Saxsemilla. Featured vocalists, The Mighty Diamonds with the Ashe Performing Arts Ensemble. (http://www.reggaetoday.com/kingston.html)

1998CARELESS ETHIOPIANS (FRANCE) (1998)••• see ‘Beware Ethiopians’ in 1999.

DON’T BURN YOUR BRIDGES (JA) (1998) ••• Non LP song ••• No single. Issued on the CD ‘Leaders Of Black Countries’ (Kingston Sounds, 2011)Very few information are available for the song DON’T BURN YOUR BRIDGES. It was made available (for the first time?) as a bonus track on the 2011 CD release of ‘Leaders Of Black Country’. By listening to it’s sounds, I placed it in 1993, but I could be wrong. At time of writing these lines (January 2014), I’m still not very familiar with Mighty Diamonds tracks recorded after 1987, therefore I cannot bring a substantial insight about the producer and the year it was recorded. It might have been released under a different name as the song DO YOU WANT TO SPEND THE REST OF YOUR LIFE WAISTING TIME, also included on the CD ‘Leaders Of Black Countries’ is in fact CAREFREE GIRL produced by Bunny Lee in 1975. The track may be produced by Tapper Zukie, as most of the songs featured on the album ‘Leaders Of Black Countries’ were produced by him. There are four bonus songs on this CD, apart from CAREFREE GIRL, the three others might be exclusive: MOTHER WINEY (1971), PLEASE BE FAIR (1993) and DON’T BURN YOUR BRIDGES (1998).

HEADS OF GOVERNMENT (1980) (JA) ••• 1998 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Heads Of Government) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Pretty Woman) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1998) (Penthouse Vintage__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Donovan GermainYear A-side: 1982 Year B-side: 1982Sound Sample: AquariusJapan.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [not this specific single]

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Note: See 1980 for information on the original single. To my knowledge, this is the only time where HEADS OF GOVERNMENT and PRETTY WOMAN are featured on the same single. For the song TAMARIND FARM, I found two different pressings on PENTHOUSE VINTAGE: first one was probably in 1997 and the second one in 1998. There is no date on these labels, but by comparing the Penthouse labels, I came up with the conclusion that the label without an email should be from 1997 and the label with an email address should be from 1998. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

• Repress No.1 (Music Works): The Music Works label with yellow, orange and red tripes, which was used starting of 1981 (VERSION on B-side). (year: my guess approx. 1981) • Repress No.2 (Stair Way): The label mention that it’s a remix, produced by Bunny Diamond. Is this the original recording? (UNKNOWN on B-side). (year: my guess approx. 1995) • Repress No.3 (Relic International): Purple label with black letterings (LEADING ME ON on A-Side). (year: 1997) ••••• Repress No.4 (Penthouse Vintage): Pink label, with e-mail: [email protected] (PRETTY WOMAN on B-Side) (year: approx. 1998) [logically there is the email, but the picture is too small to confirm]

PRETTY WOMAN (1982) (JA) ••• 1998 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Heads Of Government) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Pretty Woman) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1998) (Penthouse Vintage__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Donovan GermainYear A-side: 1982 Year B-side: 1982Sound Sample: AquariusJapan.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [not this specific single]

Pictures: A______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: See 1982 for information on the original single. To my knowledge, this is the only time where HEADS OF GOVERNMENT and PRETTY WOMAN are featured on the same single. For the song TAMARIND FARM, I found two different pressings on PENTHOUSE VINTAGE: first one was probably in 1997 and the second one in 1998. There is no date on these labels, but by comparing the Penthouse labels, I came up with the conclusion that the label without an email should be from 1997 and the label with an email address should be from 1998. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

••••• Repress No.1 (Penthouse Vintage): Pink label, with e-mail: [email protected] (PRETTY WOMAN on B-Side) (year: approx. 1998) [logically there is the email, but the picture is too small to confirm]

SHAME & PRIDE (DJ VERSION 1 & 2) (UK) (1974) ••• 1998 RE-ISSUE •••(A-side: Piece A Banana) (credit: Jah Lloyd) (B-side: African Drums) (credit: Bongo Herman & Jah Lloyd) (UK single released in 1998) (Teem__TM1) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Pat Francis [aka: Jah Lloyd]


Sound Sample: Reggae.co.uk [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: Reprint of the 1974 single. It seems it was only released in Jamaica at the time. The collector who included it on Discogs mention that this single is from 1998.

JAH LOVE (JA) (1998)7-INCH (A-Side: Jah Love) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1998) (Penthouse_no codes) INFO: picturesProducer: Donovan GermainNote: In 1998, Penthouse Records use a riddim name ‘Right Time’ that has a slightly similar melody, but don’t know why thay named it Right Time as it doesn’t really sound like Mighty Diamonds riddim. Without making an extensive research, here’s the one that I found for Penthouse Records: Always Be There (by Beres Hammond), The Comforter (by Morgan Heritage), Here We Come Again (by LMS), Conquer The Dragon (by Beenie Man), Jah Love (by Mighty Diamonds), Life Is No Joy Ride (by Tony Rebel).Available on the Penthouse compilation ‘Comforter’.

TAMARIND FARM (DJ VERSION) (1979) (JA) ••• 1998 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Tamarind Farm) (credit: Mighty Diamonds feat. Hugh Brown) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1998) (Penthouse Vintage__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Radcliffe Bryan [single says Donovan Germain]


Sound Sample: DeadlyDragonSound.com [A-side only] YouTube [not this specific single]

Pictures: ANote: The label doesn’t mention U Brown, but by listening to the song excerpt, I know it’s not the regular version. There was two different repress on PENTHOUSE VINTAGE: first one was probably in 1997 and the second one in 1998. There is no date on these labels, but by comparing the Penthouse labels, I came up with the conclusion that the label without an email should be from 1997 and the label with an email address should be from 1998. There is also another repress made around 2006, this time the label is red. Again, by comparing several Penthouse labels, I came up with the conclusion that the red label was used in 2006-2007. Note: See 1979 for more details. • Repress No.1 (Penthouse Vintage): Pink label, without e-mail (logicaly it’s the VERSION on B-Side). (year: approx. 1997)••••• Repress No.2 (Penthouse Vintage): Pink label, with e-mail: [email protected] (logicaly it’s the VERSION on B-Side) (year: approx. 1998)• Repress No.3 (Penthouse): Red label with yellow spider (logicaly it’s the VERSION on B-Side) (year: approx. 2006)

1999BEWARE ETHIOPIANS (JA) (1999)No single. Available on a compilation ‘Mega Reggae’ (label: Wagram, 1999) and ‘Ruff Cutt’ (label: Tabou 1, 1999)Producer: –Note: The Mighty Diamonds would recorded at least three songs for the label Ruff Cutt: BEWARE ETHIOPIANS (1999), WHITE SQUAL (2000) and A BETTER DAY (2000). The first song was issued on the French compilation ‘Mega Reggae’ in October 1999. According the new releases list of German webstore Irie Records, the single ‘White Squal’ was issued in April 2000 and the single ‘A Better Day’ in August 2000. FIRST INFORMATION: he single ‘White Squall’ was included on the April 2000 new releases of Irie Records GMBH. SECOND INFORMATION: The single ‘White Squall’ was listed on a chart, issued on June 17, 2000 (source: Echoes UK Reggae Singles). FIRST INFORMATION: The single ‘A Better Day’ was included on the August 2000 new releases of Irie Records GMBH. SECOND INFORMATION: The single ‘A Better Day’ was included on the playlist of The Uprising radio show in November 2000. When I initially wrote that information, I only took the month and forgot to take the exact date it was included on the playlist. When I visit the website again in December 2015, the year 2000 was removed from the archives of the website. All the other years were still there and was ableto see that the single was also played on January 26, 2001.

Note: The song ‘Beware Ethiopians’ was later included on the compilation ‘Ruff Cutt: In Roots’ (Fnac: November 22, 1999). The song ‘A Better Day’ was later included on the compilation ‘Jet Star Presents: Reality Calling Vol.1’ (Fnac+Amazon: June 26, 2001).Note: There is a song name ‘Careless Ethiopians’ featured on the french compilation ‘Reggae Ragga System’ (BMG France, 2002). Logically it would be the same song but with a different title. Where I’m unsure is because the length differs: CARELESS ETHIOPIANS (3m05) and BEWARE ETHIOPIANS (4m37). But againt, the length of the song ‘Beware Ethiopians’ on the compilation ‘Mega Reggae’ (1999 Edition) seems to be 2m33 and the length of the song ‘Beware Ethiopians’ on the compilation ‘Mega Reggae’ (2001 Edition) seems to be 2m38 (information taken from Internet).Note: The compilation ‘Reggae Ragga System mention: ‘D. Shaw/L. Ferguson/ R. Simpson/Wail ’n’ Soul) (Ruff Cutt ℗ 1998 Ruff Cutt Music) (this is probably an indication that the song was recorded in 1998) (also mention: ’avec l’aimable autorisation de... Tabou 1’)

FIGHT IT OUT THERE (JA) (1984) ••• 1999 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Fight It Out There) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: none) (JA single released in 1999) (Joe Gibbs_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Errol ThompsonYear: 1984 [year taken from original label]


Pictures: A+BNote: The label says that the producer is Joe Gibbs, that’s a mistake as on the original single, the producer is Errol Thompson. Contrary to other singles released on the Joe Gibbs label, this one seems to be repressed only one time. The label says 1999, so logically it’s from that specific year, as all Joe Gibbs label that says 1999 seems to have been pressed that year. But it’s important to mention that it’s included on Ernie B’s March 25, 2006 list. So probably some left over from the 1999 pressing, not a new pressing as later repress of Joe Gibbs singles are different and doesn’t have 1999 printed on the label. See 1984 for more details.

GANG WAR (JA) (1999) [label: Relic World International]7-INCH (A-side: Gang War) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Gang War) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1999) (Relic World International_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: DSR995 [Discogs]

Producer: Bunny DiamondYear: 1999 [Personal deduction]


Pictures: ARiddim: No Man Is An Island______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There is two different Mighty Diamonds songs named GANG WAR. The first song was written by Michael Bennett and produced by Augustus Clarke in 1987 (or late 1986) (regular length: 4m01, extended length: 6m31). The second song was written by C. Hines and produced by Bunny Diamond in 1999* (length: 0m00). It remain exclusive to the 7-inch single issued on Mighty Diamond label ‘Relic World International’. *Note: I’m not 100% sure of the year, but all evidence point in that direction. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: According to Discogs, this single is a double A-side, with the song GANG WAR on both side. This song is totally different than the one recorded in 1987 for the album ‘The Real Enemy’. I heard an excerp on a the Internet and the lyrics are different. The song is credited to C. Hines. I’m not sure but this is possibly Carlton Hines who wrote some of the songs featured on the album ‘The Real Enemy’. Songs written by Carlton Hines: THE REAL ENEMY, DEM A WORRY, I SAY NO and CHANT DOWN WAR.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The following web stores mention that this single is from 1999: Reggae Collector, Lion Music Den and Aquarius Records. It does make sense. According to my research, the label RELIC WORLD INTERNATIONAL was active between 1997 and 2004. There would be three singles recorded on the same riddim (No Man Is An Island), produced by Bunny Diamond and issued on the label ‘Relic World International’. Plus these three are the only singles to feature the word ‘World’ printed in yellow, so it confirms that these would have been issued at the same time. The singles are GANG WAR (by Mighty Diamonds), THE WAY WE WERE (by Hopeton James)/GIVE A LITTLE LOVE (by Garry Gold), NEW MILLENIUM (by Burtus)/ISLAND DUB (unknown name). With a song titled ‘New Millenium’ I would assume that the song was written in 1999.

GHETTO LIVING (JA) (1978) [label: Joe Gibbs] ••• 1999 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: Ghetto Living) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: The Professionals) (JA single released in 1999) (Joe Gibbs_no codes) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joel GibsonYear: 1978 [year taken from UK Charts]


Pictures: ANote: The year 1999 is written on the label. See 1978 for more details on the original single.••••• Repress No.1: BLUE & RED label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year written on the label: 1999) • Repress No.1: BLUE & RED label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year written on the label: 1999) • Repress No.2: ORANGE & PURPLE label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2004)• Repress No.3: GREEN & YELLOW label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2005)• Repress No.4: ORANGE & YELLOW label that have the studio address on the right handside (year: probably around 2008-2009)

JUST CAN’T FIGURE OUT (JA) (1975) [label: Koz-Mik Universal] ••• 1999 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: Just Can’t Figure Out) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in November 1999) (Koz-Mik Universal_no code) INFO: PictureNote: This single was definitively issued in 1999 and probably around November/December, as it’s in the top 5 of Lion Music Den at the same time of Bob Marley’s single “I Know A Place’ on the Ascention lable, which was released around November 22, 1999. There is also the song “Struggling” (by Mighty Diamonds), repress also on Koz-Mik and “Everytime You Go Away “ (by A.R.P.), which the label says 1999.

SLAVE SHIP (JA) (1999) [label: Fat Eyes]7-INCH (A-side: Slave Ship) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1999) (Fat Eyes__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: DSR 1407 A__DSR 1408 B [matrix found on the YouTube description, below the video]

Producer: Collin ‘Bulby’ York, Lynford ‘Fatta’ Marshall, Karl ToppinYear: 1999 [year written on label]

Sound Sample: ReggaeRecord.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [Kg96LdQg3Hw]

Picture: A+BRiddim: Heart Made Of StoneNote: This song was included on the compilation ‘Fat Eyes Dee-Lite’ (Fats Eyes, 2000). This records was later re-released by Heartbeat Records as a double CD compilation ‘Dancehall Attack & Fat Eyes Dee-lite’ (Heartbeat, 2003). Note: The riddim ‘Heart Made Of Stone’ comes from a song of the same name recorded in 1980 by The Viceroys. The original song can be found on ‘Sly & Robbie’s Taxi Sound’ compilation and many other. Don’t know if there was mady songs recorded on the ‘Heart Made Of Stone’ riddim in 1999. Without doing an extensive search, I found: HEART MADE OF STONE (by Anthony Malvo) (Fat Eyes, 1999) and SLAVE SHIP (by Mighty Diamonds) (Fat Eyes, 1999). Made the compilation features more songs.

STRUGGLING (JA) (1975) [label: Koz-Mik Universal] ••• 1999 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: Struggling) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in November 1999) (Koz-Mik Universal_no code) INFO: PictureNote: This single was definitively issued in 1999 and probably around November/December, as it’s in the top 5 of Lion Music Den at the same time of Bob Marley’s single “I Know A Place’ on the Ascention lable, which was released around November 22, 1999. There is also the song “Just Can’t Figure Out” (by Mighty Diamonds), repress also on Koz-Mik and “Everytime You Go Away “ (by A.R.P.), which the label says 1999.

2000A BETTER DAY (UK) (2000)7-INCH (A-Side: A Better Day) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (UK single released in August 2000) (Ruff Cutt_RC063) INFO: PictureNote: The Mighty Diamonds would recorded at least three songs for the label Ruff Cutt: BEWARE ETHIOPIANS (1999), WHITE SQUAL (2000) and A BETTER DAY (2000). The first song was issued on the French compilation ‘Mega Reggae’ in October 1999. According the new releases list of German webstore Irie Records, the single ‘White Squal’ was issued in April 2000 and the single ‘A Better Day’ in August 2000. FIRST INFORMATION: he single ‘White Squall’ was included on the April 2000 new releases of Irie Records GMBH. SECOND INFORMATION: The single ‘White Squall’ was listed on a chart, issued on June 17, 2000 (source: Echoes UK Reggae Singles). FIRST INFORMATION: The single ‘A Better Day’ was included on the August 2000 new releases of Irie Records GMBH. SECOND INFORMATION: The single ‘A Better Day’ was included on the playlist of The Uprising radio show in November 2000. When I initially wrote that information, I only took the month and forgot to take the exact date it was included on the playlist. When I visit the website again in December 2015, the year 2000 was removed from the archives of the website. All the other years were still there and was ableto see that the single was also played on January 26, 2001.

Note: The song ‘Beware Ethiopians’ was later included on the compilation ‘Ruff Cutt: In Roots’ (Fnac: November 22, 1999). The song ‘A Better Day’ was later included on the compilation ‘Jet Star Presents: Reality Calling Vol.1’ (Fnac+Amazon: June 26, 2001).Note: See 2007 for repress.

BIG MAN (JA) (1984) [label: Relic World International] ••• 2000 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: Possie Are You Ready) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Sweet Bady (Big Man)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 2000) (Relic World International_no code) INFO: picturesProducer: Bunny DiamondNote: This label was used between 1999 and 2004. This single was possibly issued around the year 2000.Note: There is two different pressings for this specific Relic World single. Both would have been issued circa 2000. On both singles, the A-Side features the song POSSIE ARE YOU READY, which was initially issued on three different labels in 1985 (Sunset) (Harry J) (Hot Heat Promotions). The B-side is mislabelled SWEET BABY*, but instead features the song BIG MAN on one of the pressing, and the song TO THE TOP, on the other pressing. For more information on the original songs, see 1984 and 1991, upper in this document. The existance of the first single (Posse Are You Ready/Big Man) was confirmed, as I found sound samples of the A-side with B-side on three different websites: Juno.co.uk, Ernie B and Reggae Fever. The existance of the second single (Posse Are You Ready/To The Top) was confirmed through Discogs and LionMusicDen. Sound samples of A-side with B-side are featured on LionMusicDen.com. The pictures for the first single comes from Juno.co.uk. The picture from the second single comes from two different websites: LionMusicDen and Discogs. The picture SWEET BABY was inserted twice on Discogs, so maybe the picture inserted on Discogs cannot be considered 100% accurate. Even if blury, the picture of the A-side taken from LionMusicDen seems identical to the first single, therefore the picture from SWEET BABY would be reliable. *There is a Mighty Diamonds song name ‘Sweet Baby’ that was issued on Shamar label in 1989. That was probably the song that was supposed to appear on the B-side, but it was pressed with the wrong song.

BORROW CLOTHES (JA) (1983) [label: Relic World International] ••• 2000 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: Borrow Clothes) (credit: Trinity (feat. The Mighty Diamonds)) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 2000) (Relic World International_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Bunny Diamond Note: This label was used between 1999 and 2004. This single was possibly issued around the year 2000.Note: Logically these are the exact same version of the song initially issued on Bad Gong. BORROW CLOTHES (Bad Gong, 1983). The B-side is possibly CHRISTMAS CAROL, the version of BORROW CLOTHES.

COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.1) (US) (1975) ••• 2000 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Country Living) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Living) (credit: The Revolutionaries) (US single released in 2000) (Hit Bound__CH91) INFO: picture + DiscogsMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on the original US and UK label]


Pictures: ANote: See 1975 for details on the original single.Note: As far as I know, the song COUNTRY LIVING was never released on the HIT BOUND label in the 70s. It was only issued on Hit Bound as a repress single. It was repressed at least four times, as I found four different pictures. All of them features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy, but two of them have dates. Are those dates reliable? Your guess is as good as mine, as original Channel One singles are known to have wrong dates or their labels (see BODYGUARD in 1979 for more information on this topic). For the purpose of this work, I will consider the Hit Bound repress that have dates to be reliable. The FIRST label has the date 1983, the SECOND label has the date 1985. Both are semi-blank labels without the name of the songs or the band, then the THIRD one has the code CH91, no printed dates and the FOURTH one has no codes, no printed date. The presence of the Hit Bound single for COUNTRY LIVING in the UK Reggae Charts of June 4, 1983 confirms the veracity of the date, at least for the first single (chart information compiled by Dub Vendor, available on Tapir Reggae Discographies). Even if some of the Hit Bound repress mention “Made in Jamaica”, the majority of them seems to be made in USA. I don’t know if it was always the case, as the 7-inch singles issued in the early eighties mentioned “Made in Jamaica” while the 10-inch and the 12-inch features the New York address. Possibly the Hit Bound 7-inch issued in the 80’s were pressed in Jamaica while the maxi singles were press in USA. Until I find different information, I will consider the Mighty Diamonds repress on Hit Bound (and Well Charge) to be made in USA. Discogs have the mention that the name for the B-side is LIVING (by The Revolutionaries), but I haven’t found a picture yet. For more information about the Hit Bound label, you can read the two paragraphs I composed, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf


• Repress No.2b (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE-DARK RED silkscreen logo, no title (red marker and green circle). (year: 1983) • Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE-DARK RED silkscreen logo, no title (red marker). (year: 1985) ••••• Repress No.4 (Hit Bound): white label with BLACK logo and lettering (features the code: CH91) (printed name: ‘Mighty Diamonds’). (year: my guess: around 2000) ••• in this case, the year of release is a wild guess •••


IDENTITY (JA) (1979) [label: Joe Gibbs] ••• 2000 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Identity) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: 3 In 1 Medley) (credit: Magnificent Heptones) (JA single released in 2000) (Joe Gibbs__no code) INFO: pictures7-INCH (A-side: Identity) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 2000) (Joe Gibbs__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: JGM 055 A__D.B. 003 BProducer: Joel GibsonYear: 1979 [original year – taken from charts]


Pictures: A+BNote: There are three different repress that I’m not sure of the year: they are probably from the mid-2000’s. Any info are welcome. See 1979 for more details on the original single.Note: I have found two different pressings for that single: YELLOW & ORANGE label on both side with the song ‘3 IN 1 MEDLEY’ on the B-side. The second single has the same A-side, but the B-side label is of a different colours (RED & BLUE) and says ‘VERSION’.••••• Repress No.1: YELLOW & ORANGE label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2000) • Repress No.2: YELLOW & BLUE label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2004)• Repress No.3: ORANGE & BLUE label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2005)• Repress No.4: ORANGE & YELLOW label that have the studio address on the right handside (year: my guess: around 2008)• Repress No.5: PINK & YELLOW label that have the studio address on the right handside (year: 2009)

KINARKY (JA) (1983) [label: Relic World International] ••• 2000 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: Kinarky) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Struggling) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 2000) (Relic World International_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Bunny Diamond Note: This label was used between 1999 and 2004. This single was possibly issued around the year 2000.Note: This is a repressof the following songs: KINARKY (Bad Gong, 1983) and STRUGGLING (Bad Gong, 1985).

MARY MACK (JA) (1984) [label: Relic World International] ••• 2000 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: Mr. Chin Slipper) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Mary Mack) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 2000) (Relic World International_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Bunny Diamond Note: This label was used between 1999 and 2004. This single was possibly issued around the year 2000.Note: Logically these are the exact same versions of the songs initially issued on Hot Heat Promotion and Bad Gong. MR CHIN SLIPPERS (Hot Heat Promotion, 1986) and MARY MACK (Bad Gong, 1984).

MR. CHIN SLIPPERS (JA) (1985) [label: Relic World International] ••• 2000 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: Mr. Chin Slipper) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Mary Mack) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 2000) (Relic World International_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Bunny Diamond Note: This label was used between 1999 and 2004. This single was possibly issued around the year 2000.Note: Logically these are the exact same versions of the songs initially issued on Hot Heat Promotion and Bad Gong. MR CHIN SLIPPERS (Hot Heat Promotion, 1986) and MARY MACK (Bad Gong, 1984).

POSSIE ARE YOU READY (JA) (1985) [label: Relic World International] ••• 2000 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: Possie Are You Ready) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Sweet Bady (Big Man)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 2000) (Relic World International_no code) INFO: pictures7-INCH (A-Side: Possie Are You Ready) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Sweet Bady (To The Top)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 2000) (Relic World International_no code) INFO: picturesProducer: Bunny Diamond Note: This label was used between 1999 and 2004. This single was possibly issued around the year 2000.Note: There is two different pressings for this specific Relic World single. Both would have been issued circa 2000. On both singles, the A-Side features the song POSSIE ARE YOU READY, which was initially issued on three different labels in 1985 (Sunset) (Harry J) (Hot Heat Promotions). The B-side is mislabelled SWEET BABY*, but instead features the song BIG MAN on one of the pressing, and the song TO THE TOP, on the other pressing. For more information on the original songs, see 1984 and 1991, upper in this document. The existance of the first single (Posse Are You Ready/Big Man) was confirmed, as I found sound samples of the A-side with B-side on three different websites: Juno.co.uk, Ernie B and Reggae Fever. The existance of the second single (Posse Are You Ready/To The Top) was confirmed through Discogs and LionMusicDen. Sound samples of A-side with B-side are featured on LionMusicDen.com. The pictures for the first single comes from Juno.co.uk. The picture from the second single comes from two different websites: LionMusicDen and Discogs. The picture SWEET BABY was inserted twice on Discogs, so maybe the picture inserted on Discogs cannot be considered 100% accurate. Even if blury, the picture of the A-side taken from LionMusicDen seems identical to the first single, therefore the picture from SWEET BABY would be reliable. *There is a Mighty Diamonds song name ‘Sweet Baby’ that was issued on Shamar label in 1989. That was probably the song that was supposed to appear on the B-side, but it was pressed with the wrong song.

PROVERBS (JA) (1982) [label: Relic World International] ••• 2000 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: Proverbs) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Shaka Warrior) (credit: Urie Hamilton) (JA single released in 2000) (Relic World International_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Bunny Diamond Note: This label was used between 1999 and 2004. This single was possibly issued around the year 2000.Note: Logically these are the exact same versions of the songs initially issued on Bad Gong. PROVERBS (Bad Gong, 1982).

RIGHT TIME (FRANCE) (1975) ••• 2000 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Right Time) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Jah Works) (credit: Gladiators) (FRANCE promo single released in 2000) (Front Line__VISA 8462) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo Kim (A-side)__Tony Robinson (B-side)Year: 1975 (A-side)__1978 (B-side)Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: This is a French promo single issued by Virgin Frontline.

STRUGGLING (JA) (1978) [label: Relic World International] ••• 2000 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: Kinarky) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Struggling) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 2000) (Relic World International_no code) INFO: pictureProducer: Bunny Diamond Note: This label was used between 1999 and 2004. This single was possibly issued around the year 2000.Note: Logically these are the exact same versions of the songs initially issued on Bad Gong. KINARKY (Bad Gong, 1983) and STRUGGLING (Recording No.2) (Live & Learn, 1985).

TO THE TOP (JA) (1991) [label: Relic World International] ••• 2000 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: Possie Are You Ready) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Sweet Bady (To The Top)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 2000) (Relic World International_no code) INFO: picturesProducer: Bunny DiamondNote: This label was used between 1999 and 2004. This single was possibly issued around the year 2000.Note: There is two different pressings for this specific Relic World single. Both would have been issued circa 2000. On both singles, the A-Side features the song POSSIE ARE YOU READY, which was initially issued on three different labels in 1985 (Sunset) (Harry J) (Hot Heat Promotions). The B-side is mislabelled SWEET BABY*, but instead features the song BIG MAN on one of the pressing, and the song TO THE TOP, on the other pressing. For more information on the original songs, see 1984 and 1991, upper in this document. The existance of the first single (Posse Are You Ready/Big Man) was confirmed, as I found sound samples of the A-side with B-side on three different websites: Juno.co.uk, Ernie B and Reggae Fever. The existance of the second single (Posse Are You Ready/To The Top) was confirmed through Discogs and LionMusicDen. Sound samples of A-side with B-side are featured on LionMusicDen.com. The pictures for the first single comes from Juno.co.uk. The picture from the second single comes from two different websites: LionMusicDen and Discogs. The picture SWEET BABY was inserted twice on Discogs, so maybe the picture inserted on Discogs cannot be considered 100% accurate. Even if blury, the picture of the A-side taken from LionMusicDen seems identical to the first single, therefore the picture from SWEET BABY would be reliable. *There is a Mighty Diamonds song name ‘Sweet Baby’ that was issued on Shamar label in 1989. That was probably the song that was supposed to appear on the B-side, but it was pressed with the wrong song.

TRAP (JA) (2000)7-INCH (A-Side: Trap) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B1: Version, B2: Thank You Father) (credit: B1: Teetimus (Paul Edmund), B2: Wrong Move) (JA single released in 2000) (King Jammy’s_no code) INFO: PictureNote: –

WHITE SQUALL (UK) (2000)7-INCH (A-Side: White Squall) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (UK single released in April 2000) (Ruff Cutt_RC061) INFO: PictureProducer: T. Phillips, C. Ogilvie Note: The Mighty Diamonds would recorded at least three songs for the label Ruff Cutt: BEWARE ETHIOPIANS (1999), WHITE SQUAL (2000) and A BETTER DAY (2000). The first song was issued on the French compilation ‘Mega Reggae’ in October 1999. According the new releases list of German webstore Irie Records, the single ‘White Squal’ was issued in April 2000 and the single ‘A Better Day’ in August 2000. FIRST INFORMATION: he single ‘White Squall’ was included on the April 2000 new releases of Irie Records GMBH. SECOND INFORMATION: The single ‘White Squall’ was listed on a chart, issued on June 17, 2000 (source: Echoes UK Reggae Singles). FIRST INFORMATION: The single ‘A Better Day’ was included on the August 2000 new releases of Irie Records GMBH. SECOND INFORMATION: The single ‘A Better Day’ was included on the playlist of The Uprising radio show in November 2000. When I initially wrote that information, I only took the month and forgot to take the exact date it was included on the playlist. When I visit the website again in December 2015, the year 2000 was removed from the archives of the website. All the other years were still there and was ableto see that the single was also played on January 26, 2001.

Note: The song ‘Beware Ethiopians’ was later included on the compilation ‘Ruff Cutt: In Roots’ (Fnac: November 22, 1999). The song ‘A Better Day’ was later included on the compilation ‘Jet Star Presents: Reality Calling Vol.1’ (Fnac+Amazon: June 26, 2001).Note: ReggaeFever place the original in 2000. Discogs write that this single is from 1999. SoundQuake mention that the original single is from 2001.Note: See 2007 for repress.

2001EYES OF AFRICA (UK) (1980) (also knows as: Eyes On Africa) ••• FIRST TIME ISSUED IN 2001 •••7-INCH (A-Side: Eyes Of Africa) (credit: Tabby Diamond) (B-Side: Eyes Of Dubbing) (credit: no names) (UK single released in July 2001) (Vintage Avenue Recordings_VA7005) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Bunny Lee and Roderick Sinclair [Roderick Sinclair is also known as ‘Blackbeard’]

Year: 1980Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side only] YouTube [ one dub version can be heard on that link: ldj_9tZa7ys ]

Riddim: The Lion Flute (aka: Money Is Not All)Pictures: ANote: If I had to chose for the real title, I would think it’s: EYES OF AFRICA. Some compilation name it EYES ON AFRICA, but I think it’s a mistake. Tabby taks about the ‘Eyes of Africa are open wide’.Note: It seems that this specific single would have been issued in late July 2001, as it was featured on Irie Records new release list. My first conclusion was that singles might have been issued in 2010, as I there

was several auctions that occured for that single in 2010 (some websites keep tracks of old auctions). But this is definitively 2001.

Note: Recorded around 1980-1981, this song was never released as a single and might have remained in the vault until 2001, when the compilation ‘King Tubby Meets The Reggae Masters’ was released. According to the sleeve of the Trojan compilation ‘Too Much Iron In The Fire’, this song would have been recorded in 1976 and the title would be EYES ON AFRICA. But apparently that date is a mistake. ReggaeMusicStore writes: “The original version of this riddim was by Mike Brooks titled “Money Is Not All”, produced around 1980 by Fat Man. The dub appeared on the King Tubbys/Prince Jammy/Scientist album First Second & Third Generation Of Dub. At the same time a Mighty Diamonds piece called Eyes Of Africa was played on dubplate by a few sounds including Fat Man and Jah Tubbys. The Diamonds piece was released on the album King Tubbys Meets The Reggae Masters on Charm label in 2001”. (speaking about the 2012 repress) “Three new cuts are now available on Coptic Lion 7 inch - a different vocal mix of the Mighty Diamonds tune, a new vocal from Mike Brooks and a wicked flute cut from Diggory Kenrick. All three 7 inch have different dubs!” Replying to the fact that Trojan wrote that the song was issued in 1976: “I can almost guarantee you the Diamonds track is not from 1976, just like Mike Brooks original cut Money Is Not All it dates from around 1980-1981. The information contained in many Trojan releases is unreliable to say the least!”.Note: On the 2001 compilation ‘King Tubby Meets The Reggae Masters’: EYES OF AFRICA (by Tabby Diamond). On the 2005 3-CD boxset Trojan’s ‘Roots & Culture’: EYES ON AFRICA (by Mighty Diamonds) (recorded between 1977-1979). On the 2004 2-CD compilation ‘Too Much Iron In The Fire’: EYES ON AFRICA (by Mighty Diamonds). On the 2007 compilation’ King Tubby And Bredrins’: EYES OF AFRICA (by Mighty Diamonds). On the 2009 digital compilation: ‘King Tubbys Rarities’: EYES OF AFRICA (by Mighty Diamonds). The 7-inch single was listed on Ernie B on March 8, 2012. A dub version of the riddim that was probably commercially released when Mike Brooks single was issued. It’s named WATERHOUSE ROCK and was featured on the 1999 compilation ‘The Fatman Tapes’.

EYES OF AFRICA (UK) (1980) ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2012

KINARKY (JA) (1983) [label: Relic World International] ••• 2001 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: Kinarky) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Holding On) (credit: Chrisinti) (JA single released in 2001) (Relic World International_no code) INFO: picturesProducer: Bunny Diamond Note: Logically this is the exact same version of the song initially issued on Bad Gong. KINARKY (Bad Gong, 1983) back with a new song from Chrisinti produced by Bunny Diamond.

PASS THE KOUCHIE (2001 Version) (JA) (2001)7-INCH (A-Side: Pass The Kutchie) (credit: Anthony B & Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Pass The Kutchie) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 2001) (Wall Street__no code) INFO: PictureProducer: C. Parchment & R. Bailey

PICK MYSELF UP (UK) (2001) [label: Charm]7-INCH (A-side: Pick Myself Up) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (UK single released in November 2001) (Charm__CRT 874) INFO: PictureMatrix: –Producer: Al CampbellYear: 2001 [listed on Irie Records in December 2001]


Picture: ANote: According to my research, this song is exclusive to this 7-inch single.Note: The German reggae store Irie-Records.de included that single on their new releases list of December 2001. To make sure this wasn’t a restocked from a previous month, I’ve checked the singles issued on the CHARM label available through that store between August 2001 and December 2001 and was able to draw a partial discography with codes CRT 852 to CRT 884. I came to the conclusion that the single was released around November 2001. Note: Charms is a label distributed by UK label JET STAR. Mighty Diamonds had three albums issued on Jet Star: ‘Rise Up’ (Jet Star, 2001) the compilations ‘Unconquerable’ (Jet Star, 2001) and ‘Back2Back’ (Jet Star, 2007). http://www.irie-records.de/kataloge/12-01.pdf

STILL WATERS/TEARS OF A CLOWN (JA) (2001)7-INCH (A-Side: Still Waters) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-Side: Tears Of A Clown) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (JA single released in 2001) (Simba_no code) INFO: PicturesProducer: Mikey CampbellNote: This is the second recording of TRACK OF MY TEARS. Cover of TEARS OF A CLOWN. Original made by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles in 1967. The Mighty Diamonds recorded a second version around 2001. It looks like the two songs featured on this 2001 compilation were taken for this 7-inch single. I initially had in my notes December 2005, but that is probably not reliable, it’s only the date that the single was restocked on the webstore ReggaeRecord.com (December 22, 2005). The Motown Reggae compilation was reviewed on August 4, 2001 (or is it April 8, 2001?) (04-08-2001). The date on Amazon is August 1, 2001.à http://www.reggae-vibes.com/rev_var/motownre.htm

2002COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.1) (US) (1975) ••• 2002 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Country Living) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US single released in 2002) (Hit Bound__no code) INFO: picture Matrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on the original US and UK label]


Pictures: ANote: See 1975 for details on the original single.Note: As far as I know, the song COUNTRY LIVING was never released on the HIT BOUND label in the 70s. It was only issued on Hit Bound as a repress single. It was repressed at least four times, as I found four different pictures. All of them features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy, but two of them have dates. Are those dates reliable? Your guess is as good as mine, as original Channel One singles are known to have wrong dates or their labels (see BODYGUARD in 1979 for more information on this topic). For the purpose of this work, I will consider the Hit Bound repress that have dates to be reliable. The FIRST label has the date 1983, the SECOND label has the date 1985. Both are semi-blank labels without the name of the songs or the band, then the THIRD one has the code CH91, no printed dates and the FOURTH one has no codes, no printed date. The presence of the Hit Bound single for COUNTRY LIVING in the UK Reggae Charts of June 4, 1983 confirms the veracity of the date, at least for the first single (chart information compiled by Dub Vendor, available on Tapir Reggae Discographies). Even if some of the Hit Bound repress mention “Made in Jamaica”, the majority of them seems to be made in USA. I don’t know if it was always the case, as the 7-inch singles issued in the early eighties mentioned “Made in Jamaica” while the 10-inch and the 12-inch features the New York address. Possibly the Hit Bound 7-inch issued in the 80’s were pressed in Jamaica while the maxi singles were press in USA. Until I find different information, I will consider the Mighty Diamonds repress on Hit Bound (and Well Charge) to be made in USA. For more information about the Hit Bound label, you can read the two paragraphs I composed, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf


• Repress No.2b (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE-DARK RED silkscreen logo, no title (red marker and green circle). (year: 1983) • Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE-DARK RED silkscreen logo, no title (red marker). (year: 1985) • Repress No.4 (Hit Bound): white label with BLACK logo and lettering (features the code: CH91) (printed name: ‘Mighty Diamonds’). (year: my guess: around 2000) ••• in this case, the year of release is a wild guess •••

••••• Repress No.5 (Hit Bound): white label with BLACK logo and lettering (no years, no code) (printed name: ‘Diamonds’). (year: my guess: around 2002) ••• in this case, the year of release is a wild guess ••• [handritten: CH 091]

IT TAKES A MIRACLE (JA) (1978) [label: Phase One] ••• 2002 RE-ISSUE •••12-INCH (A-Side: It Takes A Miracle) (credit: Tabby) (B-Side: Them Want I) (credit: Crucials) (JA single released in 1978) (Phase One (BLACK LABEL)_no codes) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Maurice Wellington [label: Roy Francis]*

Year: 1978Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector [A-side + B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: This definitively looks like a repress made in the years 2000s. I have no clue about the year it was released. See 1978 for details on the original single.

PUTTING UP A FIGHT (JAPAN) (2002) [label: Ya-Low]7-INCH (A-Side: Putting Up A Fight) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JAPAN single released in 2002) (Ya-Low_YLEP-018) INFO: InternetProducer: unknownRiddim: That’s RightNote: Japanese single issued on the Ya-Low label. Note: In July 2011, the label released three compilations with the title ‘Mashup Dancehall Presents: Ragga Ragga Mix’ . The FIRST: ‘Medium’, the SECOND: ‘Lovers’ and the THIRD: ‘Dancehall’. The song ‘Putting Up A Fight’ is featured on the compilation ‘Medium’, but the song is incomplete, as it’s a mix CD that features 39 songs.

2003HAVE MERCY (2003 RECORDING) (JA) (2003)7-INCH (A-side: Have Mercy) (credit: Mighty Diamond & Beenie Man) (B-side: Have Mercy (version)) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 2003) (Creation Music__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Tristan Palmer & Nigel BurrellYear: 2003 [Discogs]

Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side only] YouTube [qnQmlmV5i10]

Pictures: A+BNote: Discogs mention a code being HM009. Probably on the matrix as it doesn’t appear on the label. Discogs name this label ‘Creation Star Music’.

KEEP ON MOVIN’ (2003 RECORDING) (JAPAN) (2003)7-INCH (A-Side: Keep On Movin’) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Betta Movin’) (credit: U-Roy) (JA single released on May 5, 2003) (Stars’ Arena__SAR-013) INFO: PictureRiddim: ImmigrationProduced by: Prof Trigger G. Conqueror, Mixed by Colin ‘Bulby’ YorkA remix of this new recording was included on the compilation ‘Tribute To Steely & Clevie’ (digital only, 2010). On the new mix issued in 2010, the B-side was juxtaposed over the A-side.

LET’S PARTY (JA) (2003) [label: Relic World International]7-INCH (A-Side: Let’s Party) (credit: Ragga B & Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 2003) (Relic World International_no code) INFO: webProducer: Bunny DiamondRiddim: MasqueradeNote: Very few information is existing about this single. I’ve been searching Internet to find a picture, but in vain... I place this single in 2003 as it uses the riddim ‘Masquerade’ which came out in 2003.

PAYAKA (2003 RECORDING) (JA) (2003)7-INCH (A-Side: Payaka) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Immigration) (credit: none) (JA single released in 2003) (Al.Ta.Fa.An.__no code) INFO: PicturesRiddim: ImmigrationProduced by: Al Ta Fa An Records. All websites mention that this song was released in 2003.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There was two studio versions of PAYAKA released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim circa 1976 and was first made available when the album ‘Stand Up To Your Judgement’ was issued in 1978 (length: 2m32). I came up witrh the conclusion it was recorded in 1976, as this riddim is used on an I-Roy album recorded at Channel One. The SECOND VERSION was produced by Altafan in 2003 and was first made available on a 7-inch single. It’s now available through a two digital compilations: ‘Immigration Riddim’ (label: AL.TA.FA.AN, May 2009) (spelling: PAYACA) (length: 3m55) and ‘Roots Rocking Reggae Vol.1’ (label: Digital Link International, October 2009) (spelling: PAYACA) (3m51). The original recording was released on a few dubplate singles in circa early 1980’s. See the ‘dubplate’ section at the end on this document.______________________________________________________________________________________________

PAYAKA (2003 RECORDING) (2003) (UK) [label: Majestic] ••• RE-ISSUE •••••• see 2011

RED HANDED (JA) (2003) [label: Relic World International] ••• EXCLUSIVE? •••7-INCH (A-Side: Red Handed) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 2003) (Relic World International_no code) INFO: webProducer: Bunny DiamondRiddim: –Note: Very few information is existing about this single. I’ve been searching Internet to find a picture, but in vain... The single is featured on a radio playlist dated September 2, 2003.

SHAME & PRIDE (UK) (1974) ••• 2003 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Shame And Pride) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (UK single released in 2003) (Teams__EB20) INFO: pictures Matrix: –Producer: Mike Brooks [aka: Edmond Brooks] [should be PAT FRANCIS]


Sound Sample: Juno.co.uk [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: The version included on the B-side is said to be done by E. Brooks (the producer).Note: ReggaeRecord says that this single was added to their catalogue on April 22, 2003. By comparing the labels and the numbers (codes) for the UK TEAMS singles, I tend to think that this information make sence, even if other websites are mentionning 2006 and 2007. Maybe a repress of the reprint...NOTE: This single was added on Ernie B’s list on January 15, 2006, than re-listed on Novembre 12, 2006. There wasn’t a picture but the list clearly mention the name of the lable being TEAMS. The website Juno Records mention that this single was added in their catalogue on July 23, 2007.

SHAME & PRIDE (DJ VERSION 3) (UK) (1974) ••• 2003 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Come Down) (credit: Dennis Alcapone) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (UK single released in April 2003) (Teams Record__EB21) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Mike Brooks [aka: Edmond Brooks]



Pictures: ANote: The song was probably done between 1975 and 1976. I may be wrong, but this song doesn’t seems to be press on a 7-inch single in the seventies. The first 7-inch single might have been this one, unless the song was initially released with a different name. It’s available on the CD ‘The Good Old Days of the 70s: Dennis Alcapone & Jah Lloyd’. You can hear The Diamonds in the background. The B-side seems to be the original VERSION from the single SHAME & PRIDE. The website ReggaeRecords mention that they ad this single in their catalogue on April 22, 2003.This single was recorded on the exact same riddim as the song SHAME & PRIDE.

TEN TO ONE (JA) (2003) [label: Relic World International] (same as album?)7-INCH (A-Side: Ten To One) (credit: Mighty Diamonds & Ragga B) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 2003) (Relic World International_no code) INFO: webProducer: Bunny Diamond Note: Very few information is existing about this single. I’ve been searching Internet to find a picture, but in vain... The only place where I read about the existance of that single was in an article about Ragga B in Jamaica Star. A song named Ten To One is featured on the album ‘Thugs In The Streets’ (January 2006), but doesn’t seems to features Ragga B.

2004AFRICA (US) (1976) ••• 2004 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Africa) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US single released in 2004) (Hit Bound__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976Sound Sample: AquatiusJapan.com [A-side only] [NOTE: I don’t know if it’s a mistake on the AquariusJapan.com website, but the song excerpt ain’t AFRICA. Maybe this single was press with the wrong song] YouTube [no]

Pictures: ANote: See 1976 for details on the original single.Note: As far as I know, the song AFRICA was never released on the HIT BOUND label in the 70s. It was only issued on Hit Bound as a repress single. The label of this single features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy. By comparing this specific single to the other Hit Bound Mighty Diamonds singles, I came up to the conclusion that it would have been released around 2004. See the following paragraph for more details on that deduction.

GENERAL COMMENTS ON THE LABEL (February 2014): The Hit Bound label features only(?) the material recorded at Channel One between the studio’s years of activity, from 1973 until 1985. The date when the studio stopped operating is not well documented. Some say in 1985, but someone on the Blood & Fire forum mentioned around 1988 or 1989. In the seventies, Joseph Hoo Kim created several labels for the material recorded at Channel One: the main ones being Well Charge, Disco Mix, Channel One and Hit Bound. The latest was created in 1977 and still remain active to this day, but focus on re-issues since the mid-eighties. According to my research, only two Mighty Diamonds singles were issued with the original Hit Bound logo: STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (in 1977) and HEY GIRL (re-issued in 1978). I made the hypothesis that the single HEY GIRL was repress in 1978 because of its stamp: the lettering is

identical to the single TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (Channel One and Cord) issued in 1978. If that theory is right, the single COUNTRY LIVING was also re-issued in 1978 on the Channel One label, as the stamp is identical. All the other Mighty Diamonds singles issued on Hit Bound features the exact same oblique logo that was used starting of 1982 until now, so it’s very difficult to say the year a single was repress. By comparing the pictures of the Mighty Diamonds repress singles issued on Hit Bound that I found, I would say those singles were released during six distinct periods (between 1983 and 2007) as they have six distinct looks. I made a document trying to locate them in time. The link for this chart can be found at the end of this paragraph. The early repress have some dates. I found some labels with: ‘1983’ and ‘1985’. Are those dates reliable? Your guess is as good as mine, as original Channel One singles are known to have wrong dates or their labels (see BODYGUARD in 1979 for more information on this topic). For the purpose of this work, I will consider the repress that have dates to be reliable. I tend to place all the singles that features a printed code on their labels around 2006. The guideline for this was the BACK WEH single issued on Hit Bound (code: CH 2002) that was stocked in March 2007 on Juno.co.uk. Some singles feature a code that start with CH (for Channel One), while some singles feature a code that start with HB (for Hit Bound). There is a possibility that this may indicate two separate batches of repress.

After his brother’s death, Joseph Hoo Kim moved to New York in 1977, but continued to visit the Jamaica on a monthly basis to produced artists at Channel One for a few more years. Eventually other producers start using the studio, such as Sly & Robbie, Henry ‘Junjo’ Lawes and Winston ‘Niney’ Holness. Even if some of the Hit Bound repress mention “Made in Jamaica”, they all seems to be made in USA. I don’t know if it was always the case, as the 7-inch singles issued in the early eighties mentioned “Made in Jamaica” while the 10-inch and the 12-inch features the New York address. Possibly the 7-inch were pressed in Jamaica while the maxi singles were press in USA. Until I find different information, I will consider the Mighty Diamonds repress on Hit Bound (and Well Charge, see lower) to be made in USA. Hit Bound relocated at least three times over the years: according to different labels that I found, the business was located on Utica Ave, in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1980-1982 and relocated on 47th Road, Queens, N.Y. around 1983. The CD ‘I Need A Roof’, which I purchased in 1999 mention: ‘Manufactured and distributed by Hit Bound Records, 89 North 4th St., Brooklyn, NY, 11211, (718) 486-6080’. At time of writing these lines (February 2014), the address is still valid as the Hit Bound logo is featured on the outside building, using Street View in Google Map. I noticed that the 2007-2008 repress of Hit Bound have the exact same stamp look as the Well Charge repress of the same year period, so I came to the conclusion that the Well Charge repress were made by the same team. Here is the list of the Mighty Diamonds songs that have been repressed over the years on the Hit Bound label (excluding the two singles issued with the original logo). The number in parenthesis represents the amount of different repress on Hit Bound that I can testify exist by comparing the look of the pictures that I found, and there is probably more than the amount. The Mighty Diamonds songs repress on Hit Bound are: COUNTRY LIVING (x4), JAIL HOUSE (x2), BACK WEH (x1), HAVE MERCY (x1), I NEED A ROOF (x2), RIGHT TIME (x4), AFRICA (x1), LOVE ME GIRL (x1), I’M STILL IN LOVE (x2), STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (x2), TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (x1) and BODYGUARD (x1). I think most of them feature the VERSION on the B-side, but I found three singles that are different: FIRST: the single LOVE ME GIRL features I’M STILL IN LOVE on the B-side, like the original single. SECOND: the single ROOTSMAN (by I Roy) features I’M STILL IN LOVE (by Mighty Diamonds & I-Roy) on the B-side. THIRD: the RIGHT TIME repress features PRIMEO BALERINA (by Clint Eastwood) on the B-side. www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

••••• Repress No.1 (Hit Bound): white label with RED logo and lettering. (year: approx. 2004) ••• in this case, the year of release is a wild guess •••

CUH DEH (JA) (2004) [label: Relic World International] ••• NEW RECORDING OF THE 1992 SONG? •••7-INCH (A-Side: Cuh Deh) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 2004) (Relic World International_no code) INFO: picture (blury)Producer: Bunny DiamondRiddim: –Note: According to RiddimGuide.com, the following three singles were recorded with the ‘Khaki’ riddim in 2004: CUH DEH (by Mighty Diamonds), TRY IT ON MY OWN (by Jheanel) and NO GUNS (by Iyashanti). The Mighty Diamonds did recorded a song named KU DEH in 1992 for the album ‘The Moment Of Truth’. Is this a new recording of the same song?

GHETTO LIVING (JA) (1978) [label: Joe Gibbs] ••• 2004 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: Ghetto Living) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 2004) (Joe Gibbs_no codes) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joel GibsonYear: 1978 [year taken from UK Charts]


Pictures: A+BNote: There is three repress that I’m not sure of the year: they are probably from the mid-2000’s. Any info are welcome. See 1978 for more details on the original single.• Repress No.1: BLUE & RED label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year written on the label: 1999) ••••• Repress No.2: ORANGE & PURPLE label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2004)• Repress No.3: GREEN & YELLOW label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2005)• Repress No.4: ORANGE & YELLOW label that have the studio address on the right handside (year: probably around 2008-2009))

IDENTITY (JA) (1979) [label: Joe Gibbs] ••• 2004 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Identity) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Lonely Sheep) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 2004) (Joe Gibbs__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joel GibsonYear: 1979 [original year – taken from charts]


Pictures: ANote: There are three different repress that I’m not sure of the year: they are probably from the mid-2000’s. Any info are welcome. See 1979 for more details on the original single.• Repress No.1: YELLOW & ORANGE label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2000) ••••• Repress No.2: YELLOW & BLUE label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2004)• Repress No.3: ORANGE & BLUE label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2005)• Repress No.4: ORANGE & YELLOW label that have the studio address on the right handside (year: my guess: around 2008)• Repress No.5: PINK & YELLOW label that have the studio address on the right handside (year: 2009)

JOURNEY FOR LOVE (JA) (2004)7-INCH (A-Side: Journey For Love) (credit: Godie Ranks, Mighty Diamonds, Gregory Isaacs, Courtney Melody, Spanner Banner, Tinga Stewart) (B-Side: News Cast) (credit: Gowdie Ranks) (UK single released in August 2004) (VIS Records__no code) INFO: PicturesProducer: P. Campbell, L. Stewart, C. Panton, Bucky RanksNote: The website June.co.uk mention that they got the single on August 5, 2004. The song was included on the 2011 CD: ‘The Adrenalin’ By Gregory & Gowdie (Gregory Isaacs & Gowdie Ranks). The website Dub Vendor mention that they got the CD on February 11, 2011.

LAY, LADY, LAY (UK) (2004)No single. Available on a compilation ‘Is It Rolling Bob? A Reggae Tribute To Bob Dylan’ (label: RAS) (date: August 10, 2004)Producer: Doctor Dread______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The Mighty Diamonds made a studio recording of ‘Lay, Lady, Lay’, originally recorded by Bob Dylan. It was featured on his album ‘Nashville Skyline’, released in April 1969. Wikipedia: “Dylan’s recording was released as a single in July 1969 and quickly became one of his top U.S. hits, peaking at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100”. The Mighty Diamonds recording was initially exclusive to the Japanese compilation ‘Super Reggae Mix Vol.2: Rock Classics’. It was later included on the digital compilation ‘R&B + Pop Reggae Covers 2’ in January 2013. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The compilation ‘Is It Rolling Bob? A Reggae Tribute To Bob Dylan’ was issued on August 10, 2004 (source: Amazon UK). There was also a double vinyl and a double CD set issued with dub versions. The vinyl edition features five dubs and the double CD edition features eight dubs. There was also an official dub album issued in 2004 with 14 dub tracks: ‘Is It Rolling Bob? Dub Versions: Visions Of Jamaica’. Other spelling: ‘Lay Lady Lay’. To see all the different versions that were issued, click on the following links: http://www.searchingforagem.com/2000s/2004.htm http://www.searchingforagem.com/2000s/2005.htm

LAY, LADY, LAY (DUB) (UK) (2004)No single. Available on the double CD edition and double vinyl edition of the album ‘Is It Rolling Bob? A Reggae Tribute To Bob Dylan’ (label: RAS) (date: August 10, 2004). It was also featured the following year on the dub album: ‘Is It Rolling Bob? Dub Versions: Visions Of Jamaica’ (label: RAS) (date: May 2, 2005).Producer: Doctor Dread

RIGHT TIME (ALTERNATE TAKE) (US) (1977) ••• 2004 RE-ISSUE ••• [SOUND SAMPLE: I think this is an alternat take]7-INCH (A-side: Right Time) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: Timely (Primeo Balerina)) (credit: Revolutionaires (Clint Eastwood)) (US single released in 2004) (Hit Bound__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on Impact! label]


Picture: ANote: See 1975 for details on the original single.Note: As far as I know, the song RIGHT TIME was never released on the HIT BOUND label in the 70s. It was only issued on Hit Bound as a repress single. The label of this single features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy. By comparing this specific single to the other Hit Bound Mighty Diamonds singles, I came up to the conclusion that it would have been released around 2004. I wrote two paragraphs on this topic that can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

Note: The single RIGHT TIME was released at least twice on the Hit Bound label: around 2004 and 2006. On both singles, the B-side is PRIMEO BALERINA (by Clint Eastwood). For the second single, someone wrote on Discogs that The B-side is miscredited: the label mention TIMELY (by The Revolutionaires), but the song is in fact PRIMEO BALERINA (aka: DEATH IN THE ARENA (DJ Version)) (by Clint Eastwood). It might also be the case for the first single that I classified around 2004.• Repress No.1 (Channel One): psychedelic artwork with RED ink. (year: 1976) [I haven’t found a picture yet]

• Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): white label with PINK-PURPLE silkscreen logo, with andwritten titles (STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT on B-Side). (year: 1985)• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): PURPLE-BLUE silkscreen logo, with handwritten title (PRIMEO BALERINA on B-Side) . (year: my guess approx. 1988) ••••• Repress No.4 (Hit Bound): white label with BLACK-BLUE silkscreen logo and lettering (PRIMEO BALERINA on B-Side). (year: my guess: around 2004) ••• in this case, the year of release is a wild guess •••


SHAME & PRIDE (JA) (1974) ••• 2004 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Shame And Pride) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Chant) (credit: Jah Lloyd) (JA single released in April 2004) (Teen__no code) INFO: Picture Matrix: –Producer: Pat Francis [aka: Jah Lloyd]



Pictures: ANote: I found two dates on the internet: ReggaeRecord says it was added in their catalogue on April 20, 2004. I also found a reggae fan listed all of his singles in July 2006. See 1974 for more details.

SHAME & PRIDE (RHYTHM 2) (JA) (1974) ••• 2004 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Clocktower Station) (credit: Jah Lloyd) (B-side: I’m A President) (credit: Jah Lloyd) (JA single released in 2004) (Teem__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Pat Francis [aka: Jah Lloyd] (the picture is blury)


Sound Sample: LionMusicDen [A-side only] YouTube [no]

Pictures: ANote: The original single was released around 1975-1976. This song CLOCKTOWER STATION uses the exact same riddim as Shame And Pride. I place this single in 2004 because the lable is mostly identical to SHAME & PRIDE issued on TEEN in 2004.

SLAVE MASTER (UK) (2004)No single. Available on a compilation ‘Rhythm 2 Rhythm Volume 9: Fort Augustus + Craven Puppy’ (label: Cou$ins/Stingray) (compilation date: July 12, 2008)*Producer: C. & R. McLeodRiddim: Craven Dog (aka: Craven Puppy) [riddim used in July 2004]______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: Uses the riddim from ‘Craven Choke Puppy’, an important song written by Bob Marley & The Wailers in 1971 for new Tuff Gong label. In July 2004, five singles were issued on that riddim. The Mighty Diamonds song was probably recorded at the same time, but kept aside until 2008 and made it’s official release in July 2008 on the compilation ‘Rhythm 2 Rhythm vol.9’.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: In July 2004, five singles were issued on the ‘Craven Dog’ riddim. Four years later, these singles were included on the compilation ‘Rhythm 2 Rhythm vol.9’ along with four more songs recorded on the same riddim. From my research, the song ‘Slave Master’ by Mighty Diamonds was only available through this compilation. It was probably recorded in 2004, and kept aside until it’s release in July 2008. According to the review made on Reggae-Vibes.com, the compilation features nine songs recorded on the ‘Craven Dog’ riddim (later known as the ‘Craven Puppy’ riddim) and ten songs recorded on the ‘Fort Augustus’ riddim. The five singles that were made available commercially were: ‘Bess Dress Lady’ (by Gregory Isaacs) (Stingray, July 2004) (code: STR 123), ‘Give God Thanks’ (by George Nooks) (Stingray, July 2004) (code: STR 124), ‘Dancing School’ (by Prince Malachi) (Stingray, July 2004) (code: STR 125), ‘Bad Mind’ (by Glen Washington) (Stingray, July 2004) (code: STR 126) and ‘Break The Chain’ (by Michael Rose) (Stingray, July 2004) (code: STR 127). After a search on the Internet, I was able to find that these singles were issued in July 2004. The five singles are listed on the web store Juno.co.uk (July 27, 2004) and are also listed on the August 2004 new release list of the German reggae store Irie Records.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The release date for the compilation differs from website to website. It was released in July 2008, as it’s featured on Ernie B’s new release list as of July 12, 2008. Even if Reggae-Review made a review of the album on June 24, 2008, they might have received an advance copy of the album. The official date might be July 8, 2008, but they made a mistake at iTunes and wrote July 8, 2003 when they later received the digital format to include it on their website. In January 2009, the compilation was included on a 3-CD boxset name ‘The Best Of Rhythm 2 Rhythm: vol.7, 8 & 9’.*RELEASE DATE: July 8, 2003 (iTunes), June 24, 2008 (review on Reggae-Vibes.com), July 12, 2008 (Ernie B new releases list), July 23, 2008 (ReggaeRecords.com), August 14, 2008 (Juno UK), August 18, 2008 (Fnac), September 2, 2008 (Amazon US, Amazon UK), October 21, 2008 (Amazon UK, Barnes & Noble). Alao available on the 3CD compilation ‘The Best Of Rhythm 2 Rhythm’, January 9, 2009 (VP Records webstore), January 20, 2009 (Amazon US, Amazon UK, iTunes), February 2, 2009 (Ernie B new releases).

2005BLACK MAGIC WOMAN (CANADA) (2005)7-INCH (A-Side: Black Magic Woman) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (Canadian single released in April 2005) (Eye One__no code) INFO: PictureProducer: C. Morgan & G. NooksNote: The song is available on the compilation Destiny Vol.2

IDENTITY (JA) (1979) [label: Joe Gibbs] ••• 2005 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Identity) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no name (Joe Gibbs & The Professionals)) (JA single released in 2005) (Joe Gibbs__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joel GibsonYear: 1979 [original year – taken from charts]


Pictures: A+BNote: There are three different repress that I’m not sure of the year: they are probably from the mid-2000’s. Any info are welcome. See 1979 for more details on the original single.• Repress No.1: YELLOW & ORANGE label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2000) • Repress No.2: YELLOW & BLUE label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2004)••••• Repress No.3: ORANGE & BLUE label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2005)• Repress No.4: ORANGE & YELLOW label that have the studio address on the right handside (year: my guess: around 2008)• Repress No.5: PINK & YELLOW label that have the studio address on the right handside (year: 2009)

GHETTO LIVING (JA) (1978) [label: Joe Gibbs] ••• 2005 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: Ghetto Living) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names (Joe Gibbs & The Professionals)) (JA single released in 2005) (Joe Gibbs_no codes) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joel GibsonYear: 1978 [year taken from UK Charts]


Pictures: A+BNote: There is three repress that I’m not sure of the year: they are probably from the mid-2000’s. Any info are welcome. See 1978 for more details on the original single.• Repress No.1: BLUE & RED label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year written on the label: 1999) • Repress No.2: ORANGE & PURPLE label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2004)••••• Repress No.3: GREEN & YELLOW label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2005)• Repress No.4: ORANGE & YELLOW label that have the studio address on the right handside (year: probably around 2008-2009))

I NEED A ROOF (2003 RECORDING) (JA) (2005) (aka: Roof)7-INCH (A-Side: Give Mi Jah) (credit: Thriller U) (B-Side: I Need A Roof) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in May 2005) (Axeman Yingster__no code) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: D. “Axeman” ThompsonYear: 2005 [wriiten on the label]


Pictures: A+BNote: This single was stocked by Juno.co.uk on May 16, 2005. The date seems relevant as two other Internet reggae stores got it in early June 2005. But this recording is dating from 2003 (and maybe even earlier). That song was featured on the compilation ‘Reggae Now vol.1’ that would be released on May 20, 2003. I don’t know that it’s a relevant, but on MySpace, the date is November 30, 1999. But that seems to be the only place where the date is 1999. The rest of the websites place the compilation ‘Reggae Now’ in May 2003. The song was also featured on two other various artists compilations: Foundation Music (digital, 2011), One Roof Riddim (digital, 2011).Note: There was seven studio versions of I NEED A ROOF released over the years. The FIRST VERSION was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1975 (length: 2m54). The SECOND VERSION (aka: Album Take) was also produced by Joseph Hoo Kim in 1975 (length on Virgin: 2m50 / length on Hit Bound: 3m02). The THIRD VERSION was produced by Junior Reid in 1992 and also featured on the 1993 album ‘Bust Out’ (length: 3m44). The FOURTH VERSION features U-Roy. was produced by Guillaume Bougard and Pierre Simonin in 2001 for U-Roy’s album ‘Now’ (length: 4m11). The FIFTH VERSION was produced by D. “Axeman” Thompson in 2003 and was available on Reggae Now vol.1, and two years later on the 7-inch single ‘Axeman Yingster’ (length: 3m55). The SIXTH VERSION was produced by Fitzroy Simpson in 2006 for the album ‘Thugs In The Streets’ (length: 3m44). The SEVENTH VERSION is the acoustic version recorded for the ‘Inna De Yard’ album in 2008 with nyabinghi drums (length: 5m30). This last one is not really a studio version, but decided to included on the list. I haven’t heard the Mighty Diamonds song name DE DISCO recorded in 1986, but according to a Japanese store, it would be a medley of RIGHT TIME, I NEED A ROOF and HAVE MERCY.

LOVE JAH JAH ALWAYS (US) (1978) ••• 2005 RE-ISSUE ••• [first edition with ‘Mighty Diamonds’ printed]7-INCH (A-Side: Love Jah Jah Always) (credit: Rod Taylor w/The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: Ja-Man All Stars) (US single released in November 2005) (Ja-Man Records__JMRP-704) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Dudley “Manzie” Swaby, Leroy “Bunny” HollettYear: 1978 [label of the repress]

Sound Sample: Juno.co.uk [A-side and B-side] YouTube: –Pictures: A+BNote: The 2005 edition of that singles mark the first pressing with ‘Mighty Diamonds’ printed on the label. The original single was issued in 1978.Note: The single was issued around November 2005. Reggae stores with dates on their websites: BuyReggae.com (November 30, 2005), Reggae-Vibes.com (January 15, 2006), Hi-Fashion Records (January 29, 2006), Juno.co.uk (August 16, 2006).Note: The single has 1978/2005 written on the label. Therefore it’s possible to conclude that the original song was issued in 1978 and the repress was made in 2005. The website RKR write 1977 for the original single.

2006ALL SHOT DOWN (UK) (2006)No single. Available on a compilation ‘Yo! Jamdown’ (label: Jamdown) (date: January 18, 2006)Producer: Richie Stephens & Rich Drury______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: No information available about the original recording year wich would be 2003. To my knowledge, was first released in 2006 on the ‘Yo! Jamdown’ compilation.______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The name of the musicians and the studio are not written in the sleeve. The compilation ‘Yo! Jamdown’ was issued in UK on a double CD (code: JAMUKCD007) (barcode: 5024545386523) and in Japan on a single CD (code: TOCP-66494) (barcode: 4988006837294). According to the information printed in the japanese sleeve, the song would have been recorded in 2003 (Year printed for the copyrights). On April 9, 2015, the song was officially included on Amazon UK with a different sleeve, sold as a single, outside of a compilation. The song length is 5m05. There is another song credited to the Mighty Diamonds named ‘All Shot Down’ that last 3m25, but this seems to be an error as it’s not the same song and by listening to the song excerpt, it doesn’t sound like the Mighty Diamonds. The wrong song would be included on the following compilations:‘Poolside Reggae: A Chill Summer Holiday’ (2015), ‘Reggae Source vol.3’ (2015), ‘Shakedown Love’ (2015) and ‘Mighty Calypso’ (2015).

MR BEN (JA) (2006)7-INCH (A-Side: Mr. Ben) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Goodness A Mi Heart) (credit: Fire Chest) (JA single released in January 2007) (Double Barrel__no code) INFO: PicturesProducer: Ansel Collins & Donovan Collins

HYPOCRITE (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1977) ••• 2006 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: John Saw Them Coming) (credit: Trinity) (B-side: Wicked Dem Running) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 2006) (Joe Gibbs_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joel Gibson [aka: Joe Gibbs]



Pictures: A+BNote: There is three repress and one of them (PINK & BLUE) I’m not sure of the year. Both repress on the Joe Gibbs label have a different B-side than the original single: WICKED DEM A RUN. According to the website Juno.co.uk, the ORANGE & PINK label is said to be from June 25, 2007. The lettering on the BLUE & PINK label is identical, so I would saw this might be issued around 2006. Usually, the text featured on the right handside of the label differes from year to year, so that’s why I came up with the conclusion that both repress might have been issued around the same time. See 1977 for more details on the original single.••••• Repress No.1 (Joe Gibbs): PINK & BLUE label with website address (www.joegibbsmusik.com) (year: my guess: around 2006) [label: Joe Gibbs]• Repress No.2 (Joe Gibbs): ORANGE & PINK label with website address (www.joegibbsmusik.com) (year: 2007) [label: Joe Gibbs]• Repress No.3 (Heavy Dutty): completely different label, issued by VP Records (year: 2013) [label: Heavy Duty]

I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU (feat. I-Roy) (US) (1977) ••• 2006 RE-ISSUE ••• [FALSLY CREDITED TO THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS]7-INCH (A-side: Love Me Girl) (credit: Mighty Diamonds (feat. I Roy)) (B-side: I’m Still In Love) (credit: no names (aka: Mighty Diamonds (feat. I Roy)) (US single released in 2006) (Hit Bound_HB010) INFO: pictures7-INCH (A-side: Love Me Girl Turn Me Loose) (credit: Mighty Diamonds Al Campbell) (B-side: I’m Still In Love Version) (credit: no name (Al Campbell)) (US single released in 2006) (Hit Bound_HB010) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977 [the year 1977 comes from the UK charts]


Picture: A+BNote: See 1977 for details on the original single.Note: This specific single (HB010) seems to be falsly credited to The Mighty Diamonds. I saw one auction where the name on the single was crossed out and replaced by TURN ME LOOSE (by Al Campbell). The website DreadInaBabylon seems to confirm that HitBound single with matrix HB010 is indeed TURN ME LOOSE / VERSION, originally issued in 1982. So possibly all of the Hit Bound singles HB010 pressed with the label LOVE ME GIRL/I’M STILL IN LOVE are not related to The Mighty Diamonds. To be confirmed if all the singles are TURN ME LOOSE/VERSION.

ORIGINAL TEXT: (before realising this single is a mistake) Note: As far as I know, the song LOVE ME GIRL/I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU was never released on the HIT BOUND label in the 70s. It was only issued on Hit Bound as a repress single. The original single was issued on the Channel One label and featured the same two songs. Both the original and the repress have to be played at a different speed than the usual 7-inch singles (33 rpm instead of 45 rpm). The label of this single features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy. By comparing this specific single to the other Hit Bound Mighty Diamonds singles, I came up to the conclusion that it would have been released around 2006. For more information about this deduction, you can read the two paragraphs I composed regarding the Hit Bound label, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

• Repress No.1 (Hit Bound): white label with YELLOW-RED silkscreen logo, handwritten title. (Rootsman/I’m Still In Love) (year: my guess: around 1988)• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, handwritten title on B-side. (Love Me Girl/I’m Still In Love) (year: approx: 1989)••••• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering. It also features the code: HB010. (Love Me Girl/I’m Still In Love) (year: my guess: around 2006) [false single?]

I NEED A ROOF (ALBUM TAKE) (US) (1975) ••• 2006 RE-ISSUE •••(A-side: I Need A Roof) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Roof) (credit: The Revolutionaries) (US single released in 2006) (Hit Bound__HB 2001) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [year taken from the original UK label]


Pictures: ANote: See 1975 for details on the original single. I don’t remember where I took the information that the B-side is name ROOF (by The Revolutionaries)Note: As far as I know, the song I NEED A ROOF was never released on the HIT BOUND label in the 70s. It was only issued on Hit Bound as a repress single. I NEED A ROOF was repressed at least twice on the Hit Bound label, as I found two different pictures. The label of these two singles features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy. The FIRST label has the date 1983, so possibly issued in 1983 and the SECOND features the code HB2001, so possibly issued around 2006. For more information about these deductions, you can read the two paragraphs I composed regarding the Hit Bound label, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

• Repress No.1 (Channel One): psychedelic artwork with RED ink. (year: 1976)• Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): white label with DARK RED-BLACK silkscreen logo. Handwritten title. (I Need A Roof/Version) (year: around 1983)• Repress No.3 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, no titles printed on the single. (handwritten title) (I Need A Roof/I Know Myself) (year: approx. 1989)••••• Repress No.4 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering. It also features the code: HB 2001. (I Need A Roof/Version) (year: my guess: around 2006)• Repress No.5 (Well Charge): white label with EMPTY STAR/RED CONTOUR, similar to the 1977 pressings, except the name of the band features ‘THE’ infront (I Need A Roof/Version)(year: 2009) (info: Juno.co.uk)

LOVE ME GIRL (feat. I-Roy) (US) (1977) ••• 2006 RE-ISSUE ••• [FALSLY CREDITED TO THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS]7-INCH (A-side: Love Me Girl) (credit: Mighty Diamonds (feat. I Roy)) (B-side: I’m Still In Love) (credit: no names (aka: Mighty Diamonds (feat. I Roy)) (US single released in 2006) (Hit Bound_HB010) INFO: pictures7-INCH (A-side: Love Me Girl Turn Me Loose) (credit: Mighty Diamonds Al Campbell) (B-side: I’m Still In Love Version) (credit: no name (Al Campbell)) (US single released in 2006) (Hit Bound_HB010) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977 [the year 1977 comes from the UK charts]


Picture: A+BNote: See 1977 for details on the original single.Note: This specific single (HB010) seems to be falsly credited to The Mighty Diamonds. I saw one auction where the name on the single was crossed out and replaced by TURN ME LOOSE (by Al Campbell). The website DreadInaBabylon seems to confirm that HitBound single with matrix HB010 is indeed TURN ME LOOSE / VERSION. So possibly all of the Hit Bound singles HB010 pressed with the label LOVE ME GIRL/I’M STILL IN LOVE are not related to The Mighty Diamonds. To be confirmed if all the singles are TURN ME LOOSE/VERSION.

ORIGINAL TEXT: (before realising this single is a mistake) Note: As far as I know, the song LOVE ME GIRL/I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU was never released on the HIT BOUND label in the 70s. It was only issued on Hit Bound as a repress single. The original single was issued on the Channel One label and featured the same two songs. Both the original and the repress have to be played at a different speed than the usual 7-inch singles (33 rpm instead of 45 rpm). The label of this single features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy. By comparing this specific single to the other Hit Bound Mighty Diamonds singles, I came up to the conclusion that it would have been released around 2006. For more information about this deduction, you can read the two paragraphs I composed regarding the Hit Bound label, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

• Repress No.1 (Channel One): 10-inch single marketed in black sleeve with ‘Channel One: Gold’. The Channel One logo is in 3-D. (Love Me Girl/Dances Are Changing...) (year: approx. 1983)• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, handwritten title. (Love Me Girl/I’m Still In Love) (year: approx: 1989)••••• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering. It also features the code: HB010. (Love Me Girl/I’m Still In Love) (year: my guess: around 2006) [false single?]

RIGHT TIME (ALTERNATE TAKE) (US) (1975) ••• 2006 RE-ISSUE ••• [SOUND SAMPLE: I think this is an alternat take]7-INCH (A-side: Right Time) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: Timely (Primeo Balerina) (credit: Revolutionaires (Clint Eastwood)) (US single released in 2006) (Hit Bound__CH008) INFO: picture7-INCH (A-side: Right Time) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: I Need A Roof (credit: Mighty Diamond) (US single released in 2006) (Hit Bound__CH008) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on Impact! label]

Sound Sample: DeadlyDragonSound.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Picture: ANote: See 1975 for details on the original single.Note: As far as I know, the song RIGHT TIME was never released on the HIT BOUND label in the 70s. It was only issued on Hit Bound as a repress single. The label of this single features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy. By comparing this specific single to the other Hit Bound Mighty Diamonds singles, I came up to the conclusion that it would have been released around 2006. For more information about this deduction, you can read the two paragraphs I composed regarding the Hit Bound label, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

Note: The single RIGHT TIME was released at least twice on the Hit Bound label: around 2004 and 2006. On both singles, the B-side is PRIMEO BALERINA (by Clint Eastwood). For this specific single, someone wrote on Discogs that The B-side is miscredited: the label mention TIMELY (by The Revolutionaires), but the song is in fact PRIMEO BALERINA (aka: DEATH IN THE ARENA (DJ Version)) (by Clint Eastwood). It might also be the case for the first single that I classified around 2004.Note: In September 2014, I found two pictures (on eBay?) for that single. The A side was ‘Right Time’ (CH008) and the B-side was ‘I Need A Roof’ (with stamp) but the label used for the B-side was the early 80’s label, which doesn’t make sence. I’m writing this description by looking at the pictiures nine months later. I have no way to find back the original listing to double check that they are really coming from the same single.• Repress No.1 (Channel One): psychedelic artwork with RED ink. (year: 1976) [I haven’t found a picture yet]


••••• Repress No.5 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering (also features the code: CH008) (PRIMEO BALERINA on B-Side). (year: my guess: around 2006)• Repress No.6 (Well Charge): white label with EMPTY STAR/RED CONTOUR, similar to the 1977 pressings, except the name of the band features ‘THE’ infront (HAVE NERCY VERSION on B-side) (year: 2009) (info: Juno.co.uk)

STAND UP TO YOUR JUDGEMENT (US) (1977) ••• 2006 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Stand Up To Your Judgement) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US single released in 2006) (Hit Bound__CH009) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977Sound Sample: ReggaeFever.ch [A-side only] YouTube [no]

Picture: ANote: See 1977 for details on the original single.Note: The label has a different HIT BOUND logo than the original single. It features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982, therefore it indicates that it’s a repress. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy. By comparing this specific single to the other Hit Bound Mighty Diamonds singles, I came up to the conclusion that it would have been released around 2006. For more information about this deduction, you can read the two paragraphs I composed regarding the Hit Bound label, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

• Repress No.1 (Hit Bound): white label with PINK-PURPLE silkscreen logo, with handwritten titles (RIGHT TIME on A-Side). (year: 1985)• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, no title. (DUB VERSION on A-side and EVERY DAY WITH YOU GIRL (DUB VERSION) on B-side) (year: approx: 1989)••••• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLACK logo and lettering (also features the code: CH009) (is this the VERSION on B-side?). (year: my guess: around 2006)

TAMARIND FARM (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1979) ••• 2006 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Tamarind Farm) (credit: Mighty Diamonds feat. Hugh Brown) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 2006) (Penthouse__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Radcliffe Bryan [single says Donovan Germain]


Sound Sample: ReggaeRecord.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [U9m9G_lEY0]

Pictures: ANote: The label doesn’t mention U Brown, but by listening to the song excerpt, I know it’s not the regular version. This seems to be the third repress of this song. First there was two resses on PENTHOUSE VINTAGE... after comparing several Penthouse labels from the late nineties, I tend to put them in 1997 and in 1998. For the third re-issue, again by comparing several Penthouse labels, I came up with the conclusion that this red label (with spider) was released in 2006 (or 2007). Note: See 1979 for more details. • Repress No.1 (Penthouse Vintage): Pink label, without e-mail (logicaly it’s the VERSION on B-Side). (year: approx. 1997)• Repress No.2 (Penthouse Vintage): Pink label, with e-mail: [email protected] (logicaly it’s the VERSION on B-Side) (year: approx. 1998)••••• Repress No.3 (Penthouse): Red label with yellow spider (logicaly it’s the VERSION on B-Side) (year: approx.2006)

TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (US) (1978) [label: Hit Bound] ••• 2006 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Tell Me What’s Wrong) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US single released in 2006) (Hit Bound__HB 2003) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1978 [year taken UK chart for the Cha Cha single and the Channel One single]


Pictures: ANote: See 1978 for details on the original single. Note: As far as I know, the song TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG was never released on the HIT BOUND label in the 70s. It was only issued on Hit Bound as a repress single. The label of this single features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy. By comparing this specific single to the other Hit Bound Mighty Diamonds singles, I came up to the conclusion that it would have been released around 2006. For more information about this deduction, you can read the two paragraphs I composed regarding the Hit Bound label, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

• Repress No.1 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, no titles printed on the single. (year: approx. 1989)• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): BLUE STAR/BLUE CONTOUR, no titles printed on the single. (year: approx. 1989) (was this released the same year?)••••• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering (also features the code: HB 2003). (year: my guess: around 2006)• Repress No.4 (Well Charge): SILK RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, black stamp for the title. (year: 2007) (Juno.co.uk stocked it on March 19, 2007) [BLACK STAR: 2012?]

TRAMPLE DOWN THE VAMPIRE (JA) (2006)7-INCH (A-Side: Trample Down The Vampire) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: Mafia & Fluxy & The Ring Croft Posse) (JA single released in July 2006) (Nura__no code) INFO: PicturesProducer: Black Beard & EdiDate: coming from Juno.co.uk

YOU ARE THE ONE (UK) (2006)No single. Available on the compilation “Big People Music, vol.14” (Charm, 2006)Matrix: –Producer: unknownYear: 2006 [Amazon UK: December 26, 2006]

Sound Sample: Amazon UKNOTE: There ain’t no single released for that song, but it’s available on the compilation “Big People Music, vol.14”. It’s unknown if the song was specifically recorded for that compilation. So far, I haven’t found any single for that song and I don’t think it was included on any Mighty Diamonds album. The song is sometimes written YOU’RE THE ONE.

2007A BETTER DAY (UK) (2000) ••• 2007 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: A Better Day) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: All Jah Children) (credit: Anthony B) (UK single released in August 2007) (Ruff Cutt_RC063) INFO: PictureProducer: T. Phillips & C. OgilvieRiddim: A Betta Note: This single was released initially in 2000, but with a VERSION on it’s B-side. SoundQuake writes that they add it to their catalogue in August 2007. ReggaeRecord.com place it in Septembre 2007. Ernie B place it in 2008.

BACK WEH (US) (1975) ••• 2007 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Back Weh) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: Revolutionaries) (US single released in 2007) (Hit Bound__CH 2002) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [year taken from the original US and UK labels]


Pictures: A+BNote: See 1975 for details on the original single.Note: As far as I know, the song BACK WEH was never released on the HIT BOUND label in the 70s. It was only issued on Hit Bound as a repress single. The label of this single features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy. According to the website Juno.co.uk, this single was issued in March 2007. Well, at least that’s the date they stocked it. For more information about the Hit Bound label, you can read the two paragraphs I composed, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

• Repress No.1 (Channel One): psychedelic artwork with RED ink. (year: 1976)• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, no titles printed on the single. (year: approx: 1989)••••• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering (also features the code: CH 2002). (year: 2007) [info: Juno.co.uk]

HYPOCRITE (DJ VERSION) (JA) (1977) ••• 2007 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: John Saw Them Coming) (credit: Trinity) (B-side: Wicked Dem Running) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 2007) (Joe Gibbs_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joel Gibson [aka: Joe Gibbs]


Sound Sample: Juno.co.uk YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: There is three repress and one of them (PINK & BLUE) I’m not sure of the year. Both repress on the Joe Gibbs label have a different B-side than the original single: WICKED DEM A RUN. According to the website Juno.co.uk, the ORANGE & PINK label is said to be from June 25, 2007. The lettering on the BLUE & PINK label is identical, so I would saw this might be issued around 2006. See 1977 for more details on the original single.• Repress No.1 (Joe Gibbs): PINK & BLUE label with website address (www.joegibbsmusik.com) (year: my guess: around 2006) [label: Joe Gibbs]••••• Repress No.2 (Joe Gibbs): ORANGE & PINK label with website address (www.joegibbsmusik.com) (year: 2007) [label: Joe Gibbs]• Repress No.3 (Heavy Dutty): completely different label, issued by VP Records (year: 2013) [label: Heavy Duty]

JAIL HOUSE (US) (1975) ••• 2007 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Jalihouse (type mistake) (credit: Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US single released in 2007) (Hit Bound__CH 2001) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [written on Impact! label]

Sound Sample: Dubvendor.co.uk [A-side and B-side] [www.dubvendor.co.uk/diamonds---jailhouse--version-hit-bound-ja-7-15028-p.asp] YouTube [no]

Picture: ANote: See 1975 for details on the original single.Note: As far as I know, the song JAIL HOUSE was never released on the HIT BOUND label in the 70s. It was only issued on Hit Bound as a repress single. JAIL HOUSE was repressed at least twice on the Hit Bound label, as I found two different pictures. The label of these two singles features the oblique Hit Bound logo that was used starting of 1982. There have been many repress over the years on that label, so it’s very difficult to come up with accuracy. By comparing this specific single to the other Hit Bound Mighty Diamonds singles, I came up to the conclusion that it would have been released in (late 2006 or) early 2007 has it has the exact same look as the Hit Bound repress for BACK WEH (code CH 2002) and ROAD BLOCK (by Sammy Dread) (code CH 2004). Those last two singles were acquired by the store Juno Records in March 2007. For more information about this deduction, you can read the two paragraphs I composed regarding the Hit Bound label, which can be found in this document, under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’. The following link also expose a research I made on the Hit Bound singles: www.soulrebels.org/mighty_diamonds/z_mighty_hitbound_discography.pdf

• Repress No.1 (Cord): YELLOW label with BLACK logo, with stamp for the title. (year: approx. 1978)• Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): GREEN ‘light bulb style’ logo, with stamp for the title. (year: approx. 1979)• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): PURPLE-BLUE silkscreen logo, with handwritten title. (year: my guess approx. 1988) • Repress No.4 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, title printed on the single (year: my guess approx. 1990)• Repress No.5 (Hit Bound): BLACK logo, with stamp for the title. (year: my guess approx. 1990) ••••• Repress No.6 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering (also features the code: CH2001). (year: 2007) ••• I’m mostly sure it was released in late 2006 or early 2007 •••

TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG (US) (1978) ••• 2007 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Tell Me What’s Wrong) (credit: Mighty Diamonds - Org) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US single released in March 2007) (Well Charge__JJ-1310) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1978 [year taken UK chart for the Cha Cha single and the Channel One single]

Sound Sample: ReggaeRecord.com [A-side and B-side] HardWax.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A Note: See 1978 for details. Note: There is at least three repress that single, but I’m not sure of the year: the first is unknown, but I wrote 1989 after having a conversation with a seller on eBay that recall purchasing a similar repress (the single I NEED A ROOF with the exact same look) around 1988-89. The second one look exactly the same, except the star was printed with blue ink, maybe from the same year or not. The third one would be from 2007, according to the website juno.co.uk. I also found a very similar pressing but the star is BLACK (black star/black contour). It’s featured on ReggaeRecord.com. The information says: date added to the catalogue: December 4, 2003. Date re-stocked: July 17, 2012. Couldn’t tell if the 2003 date is reliable for that specific single. Maybe the single with the black star was a repress made in 2012. The repress on the Well Charge label made after 1980 all seems to be made in the USA.The information that brought me to that conclusion is the fact that the repress made around 2007 have the exact same stamp label as the Hit Bound singles press around the same area. Unless both Well Charge and Hit Bound repress were made in Jamaica. But at time of writing these lines (February 2014), there is still a Hit Bound Manufacturing plant in Brooklin, NY (street view can be seen through Google Map).• Repress No.1 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, no titles printed on the single. (year: approx. 1989)• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): BLUE STAR/BLUE CONTOUR, no titles printed on the single. (year: approx. 1989) (was this released the same year?)• Repress No.3 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering (also features the code: HB 2003). (year: my guess: around 2006)••••• Repress No.4 (Well Charge): SILK RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, black stamp for the title. (year: 2007) (Juno.co.uk stocked it on March 19, 2007) [BLACK STAR: 2012?]

WHITE SQUAL (UK) (2000) ••• 2007 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: White Squall) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: The Maroons) (credit: Dean Fraser) (UK single released in August 2007) (Ruff Cutt_RC061) INFO: PictureProducer: T. Phillips & C. OgilvieNote: Id the single A BETTER DAY was issued in August 2007 and the code is RC063, it make sence that this single would also be released around the same time. Original single would be from 2000.

2008CAT-O-NINE (US) (1976) ••• 2008 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Cat O’Nine) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: no title (Version)) (credit: no names) (US single released in January 2008) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1976 [year taken from the US single]

Sound Sample: Juno.co.uk [A-side & B-Side] YouTube [re3884-DJjs]

Pictures: A+B Note: See 1976 for details. Note: There is two repress that I’m not sure of the year: the first one looks like the singles issued in 1977. The second is unknown, but I wrote 1989 after having a conversation with a seller on eBay that recall purchasing a similar repress (the single I NEED A ROOF with the exact same look) around 1988-89. Accroding to the website Juno.co.uk, the release date for this single would be in January 2008. The website ReggaeRecord.com mention he had it in October 2004 and again in June 2012. I don’t know to which extend it’s the exact same design (meaning black star and red stamp for title). See 1976 for more details on the original single. The repress on the Well Charge label made after 1980 all seems to be made in the USA.The information that brought me to that conclusion is the fact that the repress made around 2007 have the exact same stamp label as the Hit Bound singles press around the same area. Unless both Well Charge and Hit Bound repress were made in Jamaica. But at time of writing these lines (February 2014), there is still a Hit Bound Manufacturing plant in Brooklin, NY (street view can be seen through Google Map).• Original No.01 (Well Charge): GREEN STAR (double shaded)/BLACK CONTOUR (Delroy Wilson) (logically: 1976)• Original No.02 (Well Charge): PINK STAR (double shaded)/BLACK CONTOUR (Jacob Miller) (logically: 1976)• Original No.03 (Well Charge): RED STAR/BLACK CONTOUR (with hand written title) (45 R.P.M. inside the star) (logically: 1976)• Original No.04 (Well Charge): RED STAR/BLACK CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.05 (Well Charge): BLACK STAR/RED CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.06 (Disco Mix): ORANGE STAR/RED CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.07 (Disco Mix): PINK STAR/ORANGE CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.08 (Disco Mix): DARK BLUE STAR/ORANGE CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.09 (Disco Mix): BLUE STAR/PINK CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.10 (Disco Mix): RED STAR/CHERRY CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.11 (Disco Mix): RED STAR/BLACK CONTOUR (logically: 1976)• Original No.12 (Impact!): BLUE STRIPES/GREEN LOGO (1976)• Original No.13 (Impact!): GREEN STRIPES/BLUE LOGO (1976)

• Repress No.1 (Channel One): PSYCHEDELIC PATERN (without the red ink patern) (“VERSION” printed on A-side) (logically: 1976)• Repress No.2 (Well Charge): EMPTY STAR/OLIVE GREEN CONTOUR. (logically: 1977)• Repress No.3 (Well Charge): EMPTY STAR/RED CONTOUR. (logically: 1977)• Repress No.4 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, no titles printed on the single. (year: approx. 1989)••••• Repress No.5 (Well Charge): BLACK STAR/BLACK CONTOUR, red stamp for the title. (year: 2008) (info: Juno.co.uk)

IDENTITY (JA) (1979) [label: Joe Gibbs] ••• 2008 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Identity) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Lonely Sheep (God Bless The Children Version)) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 2008) (Joe Gibbs__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joel Gibson & Errol ThompsonYear: 1979 [original year – taken from charts]

Sound Sample: ReggaeRecord.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: ANote: There are three different repress that I’m not sure of the year: they are probably from the mid-2000’s. Any info are welcome. See 1979 for more details on the original single.Note: If this single is like the 2009 represss, the B-side has LONELY SHEEP written on the label, but the song is GOD BLESS THE CHILDREN (VERSION).• Repress No.1: YELLOW & ORANGE label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2000) • Repress No.2: YELLOW & BLUE label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2004)• Repress No.3: ORANGE & BLUE label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2005)••••• Repress No.4: ORANGE & YELLOW label that have the studio address on the right handside (year: my guess: around 2008)• Repress No.5: PINK & YELLOW label that have the studio address on the right handside (year: 2009)

REBEL REBEL (UK) (2008)10-INCH (A1: Rebel Rebel, A2: Rebel Rebel (Dub Mix)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B1: Rebel Rebel (Instrumental)) (credit: no names) (UK single released in October 2008) (House Of Element__HE001) INFO: PicturesMatrix: –Producer: D. ThompsonYear: 2008Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: issued on a 10-inch single. The website UnitedReggae.com reviewed the single on October 10, 2008. The single was made available for digital download on November 27, 2014 with a colour image. That image has a spelling mistake ‘Rebel Reble’ and the song is advertised for sale on iTunes and Juno with spelling mistakes: REBLE REBLE. The image in big resolution can be found on Juno.co.uk. It seems the digital single was previously released. I have the date: May 15, 2010.

VALERIE (JA) (2008)7-INCH (A-Side: Valerie) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 2008) (Bassa & Dubbas_BB1001) INFO: PicturesProducer: Bassa & DubbasNote: According to the webstore ReggaeRecord.com, the single was stocked on September 2, 2008.

2009COUNTRY LIVING (RECORDING No.5) (JA) (2009) [label: Small Storm] [cover song] 7-INCH (A-side: Country Living) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Living Riddim) (credit: no names) (JA single released in November 2009) (Small Storm_no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Simbarashi Tangagaro & Skip McDonaldYear: 1975/2009 [UK reggae charts: November 1977] [INFO: DanceCrasher.co.uk]

Sound Sample: Juno.co.uk [A-side & B-side] YouTube [NdfOaM2KkFM]

Pictures: A+BNote: According to the article, Island Celebration published in Jamaica Gleaner on November 24, 2009, the single would be officially released on November 25th 2009, to comemorate Mighty Diamonds’s 40th anniversary. http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20091124/life/life3.html ReggaeRecord.com got it on December 1st, 2009. The label says ‘produced by: Simbarashi Tangagaro & Skip McDonald for Small Storm Productions. Distributed by High Times Records’. ______________________________________________________________________________________________


GATES OF ZION (JA) (1980) ••• 2009 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: Gate Of Zion) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Gate Of Dub) (credit: no names) (UK single released in April 2009) (Roots_GC001) INFO: PicturesProducer: DubmastaNote: The original single was issued in 1980 on a Greensleeves 12-inch single.Note: This single looks like it was issued in April 2009. Three stores have the date on their websites: ReggaeRecord.com (April 13, 2009), Juno.co.uk (April 14, 2009), Hi-Fashion Records (April 17, 2009). Ernie B restocked the single in 2012 and severla webstores restock the single in 2014. Probably represses of the 2009 single.

GHETTO LIVING (JA) (1978) ••• 2009 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: Ghetto Living) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Ghetto Dub) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 2009) (Joe Gibbs_no codes) INFO: pictureMatrix: MML-1599-A__MML1664-BProducer: Joel GibsonYear: 1978 [year taken from UK Charts]


Pictures: ANote: There is three repress that I’m not sure of the year: they are probably from the mid-2000’s. Any info are welcome. See 1978 for more details on the original single.• Repress No.1: BLUE & RED label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year written on the label: 1999) • Repress No.2: ORANGE & PURPLE label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2004)• Repress No.3: GREEN & YELLOW label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2005)••••• Repress No.4: ORANGE & YELLOW label that have the studio address on the right handside (year: probably around 2008-2009)

HAVE MERCY (US) (1975) ••• 2009 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Have Mercy) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US single released in June 2009) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [year taken from the original UK label]

Sound Sample: Juno.co.uk [www.juno.co.uk/products/have-mercy/358944-01/] [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: According to Juno.co.uk, this specific repress was stocked on June 29, 2009. I tend to think that this information is relevant as I found three Mighty Diamonds repress with the exact same look (I NEED A ROOF, HAVE MERCY and RIGHT TIME) and they were all stocked on Juno.co.uk in June 2009. The repress on the Well Charge label made after 1980 all seems to be made in the USA.The information that brought me to that conclusion is the fact that the repress made around 2007 have the exact same stamp label as the Hit Bound singles press around the same area. Unless both Well Charge and Hit Bound repress were made in Jamaica. But at time of writing these lines (February 2014), there is still a Hit Bound Manufacturing plant in Brooklin, NY (street view can be seen through Google Map). The look of these three new singles indicate a repress of better quality than the usual repress made on Well Charge and Hit Bound with a stamp. Note: There might be a chance that the B-side would features a newer dub version as it was the case on some Well Charge repress. In late September 2011, three new singles featuring remixes made by Ras Muffet were issued: I’M THE TUFFEST (by General Plough) (code: WCR 07 001), MURDERER (by Barrington Levy) (code: WCR 07 002) and DEAD END (Dubplate Special) (code: WCR 07 003). In late March 2012: the following singles were also issued: JAILHOUSE SET ME FREE (by Earth & Stone) (code: WCR 07 004), IN TIME TO COME (by Earth & Stone) (code: WCR 07 005) and THREE WISE MEN (by Earth & Stone) (code: WCR 07 006). The label of those last six singles does mention ‘remixes’ and the look of the labels are quite different than the regular Well Charge repress.The website ReggaeRecord.com mention that they initially stocked that single I NEED A ROOF (with the exact same look) on August 15, 2005 and that they re-stocked it on December 6, 2011. It’s the same picture as the one featured on the Juno.co.uk. I’m just wondering if the repress from 2005 is this exact single. The website ReggaeRecord.com might only kept the August 2005 date for when they stocked a repress (but may not be that specific pressing. Until I get another source of information for 2005, I will leave this single in 2009.

• Repress No.1 (Channel One): psychedelic artwork with RED ink or PURPLE ink (i found two different pictures). (year: 1976)• Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): white label with BLACK logo, with handwritten title. (year: my guess: around 1990) ••• in this case, the year of release is a wild guess •••

••••• Repress No.3 (Well Charge): white label with EMPTY STAR/RED CONTOUR, similar to the 1977 pressings, except the name of the band features ‘THE’ infront (year: 2009) (info: Juno.co.uk)

IDENTITY (JA) (1979) [label: Joe Gibbs] ••• 2009 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Identity) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Lonely Sheep (God Bless The Children Version)) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (JA single released in 2009) (Joe Gibbs__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joel Gibson & Errol ThompsonYear: 1979 [original year – taken from charts]

Sound Sample: Juno.co.uk [A-side and B-side] YouTube [oG2s9JhvMNs]

Pictures: A+BNote: According to the website JunoRecords. This repress would ave been released around May 4, 2009. See 1979 for more details on the original single.• Repress No.1: YELLOW & ORANGE label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2000) • Repress No.2: YELLOW & BLUE label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2004)• Repress No.3: ORANGE & BLUE label that mention GOLD SERIES. (year: my guess: around 2005)• Repress No.4: ORANGE & YELLOW label that have the studio address on the right handside (year: my guess: around 2008)••••• Repress No.5: PINK & YELLOW label that have the studio address on the right handside (year: 2009)

I NEED A ROOF (ALBUM TAKE) (US) (1975) ••• 2009 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Need A Roof)) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (US single released in June 2009) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [year taken from the original UK label]

Sound Sample: Juno.co.uk [www.juno.co.uk/products/i-need-a-roof/358961-01/] [A-side and B-side] YouTube [no]

Pictures: ANote: There is at least three different repress for the single I NEED A ROOF. Two of them were released on the WELL CHARGE label and one on the HIT BOUND label. As they dont have date printed on their labels, it’s difficult to come up with accuracy. According to Juno.co.uk, this specific repress was stocked on June 29, 2009. I tend to think that this information is relevant as I found three Mighty Diamonds repress with the exact same look (I NEED A ROOF, HAVE MERCY and RIGHT TIME) and they were all stocked on Juno.co.uk in June 2009.The repress on the Well Charge label made after 1980 all seems to be made in the USA.The information that brought me to that conclusion is the fact that the repress made around 2007 have the exact same stamp label as the Hit Bound singles press around the same area. Unless both Well Charge and Hit Bound repress were made in Jamaica. But at time of writing these lines (February 2014), there is still a Hit Bound Manufacturing plant in Brooklin, NY (street view can be seen through Google Map).Note: There might be a chance that the B-side would features a newer dub version as it was the case on some Well Charge repress. In late September 2011, three new singles featuring remixes made by Ras Muffet were issued: I’M THE TUFFEST (by General Plough) (code: WCR 07 001), MURDERER (by Barrington Levy) (code: WCR 07 002) and DEAD END (Dubplate Special) (code: WCR 07 003). In late March 2012: the following singles were also issued: JAILHOUSE SET ME FREE (by Earth & Stone) (code: WCR 07 004), IN TIME TO COME (by Earth & Stone) (code: WCR 07 005) and THREE WISE MEN (by Earth & Stone) (code: WCR 07 006). The label of those last six singles does mention ‘remixes’ and the look of the labels are quite different than the regular Well Charge repress.The website ReggaeRecord.com mention that they initially stocked that single on August 15, 2005 and that they re-stocked it on December 6, 2011. It’s the same picture as the one featured on the Juno.co.uk. I’m just wondering if the repress from 2005 is this exact single. The website ReggaeRecord.com might only kept the August 2005 date for when they stocked a repress (but may not be that specific pressing. Until I get another source of information for 2005, I will leave this single in 2009.

• Repress No.1 (Channel One): psychedelic artwork with RED ink. (year: 1976)• Repress No.2 (Hit Bound): white label with DARK RED-BLACK silkscreen logo. Handwritten title. (I Need A Roof/Version) (year: around 1983)• Repress No.3 (Well Charge): RED STAR/RED CONTOUR, no titles printed on the single. (handwritten title) (I Need A Roof/I Know Myself) (year: approx. 1989)• Repress No.4 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering. It also features the code: HB 2001. (I Need A Roof/Version) (year: my guess: around 2006)••••• Repress No.5 (Well Charge): white label with EMPTY STAR/RED CONTOUR, similar to the 1977 pressings, except the name of the band features ‘THE’ infront (I Need A Roof/Version)(year: 2009) (info: Juno.co.uk)

POLICE AND BAD BOY STRAP (JA) (2009)No single. Available on the album ‘Suga Roy & Conrad Crystal & The Great Reggae Icons’ (label: Fire Ball/Musicast) (date: November 30, 2009)Label: –Producer: unknownNote: The song was made available for digital download as a single on September 23, 2014. It’s probably the same recording as the one featured on the compilation ‘Suga Roy & Conrad Crystal & The Great Reggae Icons’ (2009)http://www.houseofreggae.de/news/1649-interview-suga-roy-conrad-crystal.html

RIGHT TIME (ALBUM TAKE) (US) (1975) [label: Well Charge] ••• 2009 RE-ISSUE ••• ••• Album Take: confirmed by listening to excerpt •••7-INCH (A-side: Right Time) (credit: The Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Version (Right Time (version)) (Have Mercy (version)) (credit: no names) (US single released in 2009) (Well Charge__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 [originally release in 1975]


Pictures: A+BNote: See 1975 for details on the original single.Note: The WELL CHARGE singles seems to have many repress over the years. There was a mistake made with this pressing: The B-side have a mix up: instead of being RIGHT TIME (VERSION), it’s in fact HAVE MERCY (VERSION). I don’t think that’s the case with the original single.Note: only red ink was used for this specific repress, and the name of the band is THE Mighty Diamonds (featuring ‘the’), contrary to the other singles. The repress on the Well Charge label made after 1980 all seems to be made in the USA.The information that brought me to that conclusion is the fact that the repress made around 2007 have the exact same stamp label as the Hit Bound singles press around the same area, unless both Well Charge and Hit Bound repress were made in Jamaica. For more information about this deduction, you can read the two paragraphs I composed regarding the Hit Bound label, which can be found under ‘AFRICA (label: Hit Bound) (2004 RE-ISSUE)’.Note: There might be a chance that the B-side would features a newer dub version as it was the case on some recent Well Charge repress. Although the following information clearly indicates a remix, while it’s not the case for the three Mighty Diamonds singles. GENERAL INFORMATION: In late September 2011, three new singles featuring remixes made by Ras Muffet were issued: I’M THE TUFFEST (by General Plough) (code: WCR 07 001), MURDERER (by Barrington Levy) (code: WCR 07 002) and DEAD END (Dubplate Special) (code: WCR 07 003). In late March 2012: the following singles were also issued: JAILHOUSE SET ME FREE (by Earth & Stone) (code: WCR 07 004), IN TIME TO COME (by Earth & Stone) (code: WCR 07 005) and THREE WISE MEN (by Earth & Stone) (code: WCR 07 006). The label of those last six singles does mention ‘remixes’ and the look of the labels are quite different than the regular Well Charge repress.• Repress No.1 (Channel One): psychedelic artwork with RED ink. (year: 1976) [I haven’t found a picture yet]


• Repress No.5 (Hit Bound): white label with BLUE logo and lettering (also features the code: CH008) (PRIMEO BALERINA on B-Side). (year: my guess: around 2006)••••• Repress No.6 (Well Charge): white label with EMPTY STAR/RED CONTOUR, similar to the 1977 pressings, except the name of the band features ‘THE’ infront (HAVE NERCY VERSION on B-side) (year: 2009) (info: Juno.co.uk)

2010BACK-A-WALL (JA) (2010)No single. Issued on the compilation ‘Penthouse Showcase Vol.7’ (Penthouse, 2010)

NICE & SLOW (UK) (2010)Digital single only. Label: Stingray. Date: April 20, 2010.Producer: unknownRiddim: Labba Labba (aka: Laba Laba) [riddim used in April 2010]______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: There is at least 11 songs recorded on that riddim. I don’t think any of these were issued on a single. The first 11 songs were takend from the website Stingray Records. The other two songs were taken from Amazon, under the digital compilation ‘Laba Laba Riddim’. SONG No.1: ‘Feeling Of Love’ (by Freddie McGregor), SONG No.2: ‘Cant Get Use To Losing You’ (by Bunny Lye Lye), SONG No.3: ‘Let’s Bring It Back’ (by Al Campbell), SONG No.4: ‘One Hundred Ways’ (by Tena Star), SONG No.5: ‘I Don’t Wanna Lose Your Love’ (by Dennis Brown), SONG No.6: ‘Open Your Eyes’ (by Glen Washington), SONG No.7: ‘There She Goes’ (by Bonito Star), SONG No.8: ‘Have You Ever’ (by Rafeelya), SONG No.9: ‘Nice & Slow’ (by Mighty Diamonds), SONG No.10: ‘Whats On Your Mind’ (by The Tamlins), SONG No.11: ‘T-Shirt & Panty’ (by Claire Angel). SONG No.12: ‘For You’ (by Nisha K)., SONG No.13: ‘Green Green Grass’ (by Peter Spence).______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The official release date seems to be April 1, 2010. They were featured on two unofficial mitxtapes: ‘Stingray Mixtape Vol.1’ (Stingray) (code: STIF54) (Compilled by Carl “Dillie” Perry and mixed by DJ GTiSerge). Also available on the following mixtape: ‘UK Fever Vol.1’ Mixed by Cooky Ranx (Stingray 45 Disco) (Japan) (code: SR45-001/CD). RELEASE DATE: April 1, 2010 (Amazon US, Amazon UK), April 20, 2010 (iTunes, Grruv.com).

2011PAYAKA (2003 RECORDING) (UK) (2011) [five 7-inch boxset]7-INCH (A-Side: Mr Pyaka Man) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Ray Of Hope) (credit: Everton Blender & Mark Wonder) (UK single released in October 2011) (Majestic__no code) INFO: PicturesNote: The song is said to be a courtesy from Altafaan Records. Limited edition of 1000 copies. Full description can be seen at soundquake.com It’s actually a repress of the 2003 song.

PASS THE KOUCHIE (combination edit) (UK)7-INCH (A-Side: Pass The Kouchie) (credit: Mighty Diamonds/Mr. Williamz/Yellowman) (B-Side: Pass Da Instrumental) (credit: Da Grynch) (UK single released in February 2011) (Necessary Mayhem__NMREC32) INFO: PicturesNote: A digital EP is also available with all the six tracks that were issued on this reworked ‘Pass The Kouchie/Full Up’ riddim by Necessary Mayhem (see Amazon).

2012BROTHERS AND SISTERS (USA) (1978) ••• 2012 RE-ISSUE ••• [7-inch box set]7-INCH (A-Side: Jah Will Work It Out Brothers And Sisters) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Masculine Gender) (credit: Ranking Trevor) (USA single released in August 2012) (VP Records/Channel One_no code) INFO: Picture of the boxsetNote: Comes in a boxset with seven different singles re-issued from Channel One. Title of the boxset: ‘Channe One 7” Spectacular”. The title of the singles says JAH WILL WORK IT OUT, but that’s a mistake, the real title of the song featured on this single is BROTHERS AND SISTERS. The boxset was issued on August 6, 2012.Riddim: Drifter

EVENING NEWS (JA) (2012)DIGITAL SINGLE: (Evening News) (only one song) (release date: June 6, 2012)Label: Island RockProducer: unknownNote: A research could be made for that song.

EYES OF AFRICA (JA) (1980) ••• 2012 RE-ISSUE ••• [DIFFERENT MIX]7-INCH (A-Side: Africa) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Dub Version) (credit: no names) (UK single released in March 2012) (Coptic Lion_C35) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Roderick “Blackbeard” Sinclair [aka: Rodguel Sinclair]

Year: 1980Sound Sample: LionMusicDen.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [feqAASeySvY]

Pictures: ANote: Recorded around 1980 but kept in the vault until 2001. See 2001 for more details on this song.ReggaeMusicStore writes: “...Three new cuts are now available on Coptic Lion 7 inch - a different vocal mix of the Mighty Diamonds tune, a new vocal from Mike Brooks and a wicked flute cut from Diggory Kenrick. All three 7 inch have different dubs!” Replying to the fact that Trojan wrote that the song was issued in 1976: “I can almost guarantee you the Diamonds track is not from 1976, just like Mike Brooks original cut Money Is Not All it dates from around 1980-1981. The information contained in many Trojan releases is unreliable to say the least!”

JAH WILL WORK IT OUT (USA) (1978) ••• 2012 RE-ISSUE •••••• This single doesn’t exist. See the description of ‘Brothers And Sisters’ above.

2013DREAM OF ME (JA) (2013)No single. Available on a compilation ‘The Double Trouble Juggling’ (label: Boot Camp Records) (date: October 29, 2013)Producer: Computer PaulRiddim: Double TroubleNote: Seems to be exclusive to the compilation ‘The Double Trouble Juggling’ (Boot Camp Records) (October 29, 2013) It’s a compilation twith 17 tracks that seems to be all recorded on the same riddim. Amazon write that the original release date is October 10, 2013, but the compilation doesn’t seems to be available before October 29, 2013. Advertised on October 28, 2013 (reggaedancehallpromotion.blogspot.ca).

MERRY CHRISTMAS IN SUMMER (JA) (2013) ••• GREEN VINYL •••7-INCH (A-Side: Christmas Bells) (credit: Gladstone Anderson) (AA-Side: Merry Christmas In Summer) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JAPAN single released in November 6, 2013) (G Stone Music_OVE-7-0118) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Mikey Riley & Junior Edwards [Executive Producer for the 2013 green vinyl: Shizuo ‘EC’ Ishii]

Year: 1987*Sound Sample: DeadlyDragonSound.com [A-side only] YouTube [A2VDLfzZ1Rk] Gladstone Anderson: [S0zrEpDT9tM]

Pictures: A+B______________________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The label G STONE MUSIC is distributed by Overheat Records (Japan).Note: This song seems to be exclusive to Japan. It was first issued in 1987* on the Japanase album ‘Reggae Christmas’ (by The Overheat All Stars) (vinyl code: C28Y0286) (CD code: D25Y0241). The song is a cover of MERRY X’MAS IN SUMMER by the Kuwata Band, a single originally issued on July 5, 1986. According to Wikipedia Japan, the Kuywata Band was active for only one year and released one album and four singles. [*Mostly sure that the original LP came out in 1987]

Note: Both songs appearing on this 2013 single were featured on the compilation ‘Reggae Christmas’. The official text from the Overheat website for the 2013 re-edition mention that the songs were recorded at Dynamic Sounds Studio and backed by the Roots Radics band: Drum: Style Scott, Bass: Errol “Flabba” Holt, Rhythm Guitar: Bingy Bunny, Lead Guitar: Dwight “Brother Dee” Pinkney, Keyboards: Gladstone “Gladdy” Anderson, Percussion: Noel “Skully” Simms & Sticky Thompson, Horns: Gayel Brothers. Recorded by Mikey Riley & Junior Edwards at Dynamic Sounds Studio & Tuff Gong Studio. Mixed by Miyazaki “Dub Master X” Izumi at Tuff Gong Studio. [http://overheat.shop-pro.jp/?pid=65402149]

Note: The song was advertised on Japanese webstores in September 2013 (September 19), but might as been issued only in early November. A clip of the single being playing on a turn table was posted on YouTube on October 21, but it might have been recorded and posted by Overheat Records. According to the record company webpage, it seems that the official release date was November 6, 2013. “Because of this product 11/6 release, will be shipped after the date of sale” (text in japanese translated by Google Translate).

GATES OF ZION (JA) (1980) ••• 2013 RE-ISSUE ••• [BLACK VINYL]12-INCH (A-Side: Gates Of Zion) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Zion In Dub) (credit: Sly & Robbie) (UK single released in November 2013) (Greensleeves_GRED 45) INFO: PicturesProducer: DubmastaNote: It has the exact same look as the original single, with same code (GRED 45), but the text is slightly different on the label (example: (D. Stanley) Copyright Control). The color of the vinyl is black and I think the original release was only issued on GREEN VINYL and BLUE VINYL.Note: To be confirmed if this single was issued in October 2013. Juno.co.uk (October 31, 2013).

HAVE MERCY (2013 EXTENDED MIX) (EU) (1975) ••• 2013 RE-ISSUE •••12-INCH (A-Side: I Need A Roof / Roof Top Dub) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds/Well Charge) (B-side: Have Mercy / Merciful Dub) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds/Well Charge) (EU single released in November 2013) (Virgin Front Line__VOLE-10) INFO: picturesMatrix: – Length: 4m25__6m35Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: As far as I know, this is the first time that an extended version of I NEED A ROOF (6 min 35 sec) and HAVE MERCY (4min 25sec) are issued comercially. According to the length printed on the label, the first track is a combination of I NEED A ROOF with ROOF TOP DUB and the secon track is a combination of HAVE MERCY with MERCIFUL DUB. The two ‘new’ mixes are reissue of the 1975 recordings, but in a exclusive extended version. The songs ROOF TOP DUB and MERCIFUL DUB were initially issued on the Jamaican album ‘Vital Dub: Strictly Rockers’ (Well Charge, 1976). Once released in the UK, the album was retitled: ‘Well Charged’ (Virgin, 1976).

HYPOCRITE (DUBPLATE) (US) (1977) [cover song] ••• FIRST TIME ISSUED IN 2013 •••7-INCH (A1: Hypocrite (Dubplate)) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B1: John Saw Them Coming) (credit: Trinity) (B2: Roots Kunta Kintye) (credit: Joe Gibbs & The Professionals) (US single released on October 23, 2013) (Heavy Duty_VP9281) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joe GibbsYear: 1977Sound Sample: Juno.co.uk YouTube [no]

Riddim: Hypocrite [for the three songs]

Pictures: A+BNote: This is in fact a repress of Trinity’s single but with an additional tract. The original single was JOHN SAW THEM COMING backed with ROOTS KUNTA KINTYE. Trinity’s song is toasting on the Mighty Diamonds’s song HYPOCRITE, which was never issued at the time.Note: This is a cover of the The Wailers song initially released in 1967 on their Wail’N Soul’M private label. This Mighty Diamonds had a their first session with Joe Gibbs in summer 1977, as the song KEEP ON MOVING was in the UK reggae charts in August 1977. They must have recorded the song HYPOCRITE during that session or later in 1977, as Trinity’s JOHN Trinity’s single JOHN SAW THEM COMING was in the UK reggae charts in November 1977 (Dancecrasher.co.uk). All the other Mighty Diamonds songs produced by Joe Gibbs were issued in 1978/1979 (except for PARTY TIME in 1981). Trinity’s song was also included on his album ‘Three Piece Suit’ in 1977. Jacob Miller’s song KEEP ON KNOCKING was also recorded by Joe Gibbs on the same riddim. I haven’t found a chart date for that specific single.Note: When the VP compilation ‘Pass The Knowledge’ was issued on August 30, 2013, it contained five duplates song that were not commercially issued before: SWELL HEADED (dubplate) (1976), I WANT TO KNOW (dubplate) (1977) (uses the riddim of a song recorded between 1975 and 1977), ROCKY ROAD (dubplate) (1980) (?!), HYPOCRITE (dubplate) (1977), SURVIVAL (dubplate) (1977). The booklet mention that the last two were produced by Joe Gibbs, so logically recorded between 1977 and 1979. The first three, there ain’t no spcification of the producer but they are from the same area. The song SWELL HEADED was produced by Joseph Hoo Kim as it version is featured on ‘Drum Sound: More Gems From The Channel One Dub Room’. The song SWELL HEADED uses the riddim of two Burning Spear’s songs: ‘Swell Headed’ produced by Coxsone Dodd in 1974 and for ‘Jordan River’ produced by Jack Ruby in 1975. It’s version was included on Channel One’s ‘Satta Dub’ LP (from 1976). U-Roy made a version on the album ‘Right Time Rockers: The Lost Album’ which is said to contain material only from 1976. The song I WANT TO KNOW was most likely produced by Joseph Hoo Kim has it’s a different recording of WHERE IS GARVEY (aka I WANT TO KNOW) and it definitively sounds like a Channel One recording. The first studio version was included on the 1978 LP ‘Stand Up To Your Judgement’, although this song might have been recorded in 1977.

I NEED A ROOF (2013 EXTENDED MIX) (EU) (1975) ••• 2013 RE-ISSUE •••12-INCH (A-Side: I Need A Roof / Roof Top Dub) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds/Well Charge) (B-side: Have Mercy / Merciful Dub) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds/Well Charge) (EU single released in November 2013) (Virgin Front Line__VOLE-10) INFO: picturesMatrix: – Length: 4m25__6m35Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975Sound Sample: – YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: As far as I know, this is the first time that an extended version of I NEED A ROOF (6 min 35 sec) and HAVE MERCY (4min 25sec) are issued comercially. According to the length printed on the label, the first track is a combination of I NEED A ROOF with ROOF TOP DUB and the secon track is a combination of HAVE MERCY with MERCIFUL DUB. The two ‘new’ mixes are reissue of the 1975 recordings, but in a exclusive extended version. The songs ROOF TOP DUB and MERCIFUL DUB were initially issued on the Jamaican album ‘Vital Dub: Strictly Rockers’ (Well Charge, 1976). Once released in the UK, the album was retitled: ‘Well Charged’ (Virgin, 1976).

ONE BROTHER SHORT (2013 Version)No single. Issued on the compilation ‘Eye To Eye’ (by Trinity) (Irie Ites, 2013)Note: there ain’t no single released for that song, but it’s available on Trinity’s Eye To Eye CD (May 27, 2013). The name of the song is KILLIN KILLIN (Extended DJ Version). This song could also be named ONE BROTHER SHORT (2013 version) and features Trinity. The CD came out in May 2013, but Trinity’s come back project was started in 2007 (details: http://www.irieites-music.net/trinity-eye-to-eye-soon-available). According to that page, the Mighty Diamonds song was supposed to be named NATTY DREAD (Extended DJ Version). Maybe more than one song was recorded for the project and finally ONE BROTHER SHORT was used, or maybe it was simply renamed KILLIN KILLIN. The promotional text included on IrieItes’ website was probably written in 2011, as initially the album was supposed to come out in October 2011. My guess is that there was some legal rights to clear out which is probably the reason why the album only came out in May 2013. Between the list of songs written in 2011 and the list featured on the CD, almost every songs seems to be the same, except in a different order and with slightly titles changes. The only songs that have total different titles are Mighty Diamonds song and CONGO DREAD (by Cornel Campbell) which was initially named JAH JAH MAN (unless it’s a different track) and Dennis Brown’s AFRICAN PRINCSS wasn’t included on the original listing.

THEM FREE THE SESS ABROAD (UK) (2013)DIGITAL EP (A1: Could Have Been I (by Macka B), Them Free The Sess Abroad (3 mixes) (by Mighty Diamonds), Free The Sess (instrumental) (by Richard Parks Mark Ainsworth)) (UK single released in November 8, 2013) (Mark TopSecret Music) INFO: pictureProducer: Mark Ainsworth (to be confirmed)Riddim: Free The Sess01. Could Have Been I (by Macka B) (length: 3m39)02. Them Free The Sess Abroad (dancehall mix) (by Mighty Diamonds) (length: 3m44)03. Them Free The Sess Abroad (straight mix) (by Mighty Diamonds) (length: 3m41)04. Them Free The Sess Abroad (dub mix) (by Mighty Diamonds) (length: 3m42)05. Free The Sess (instrumental) (by Richard Parks Mark Ainsworth) (length: 3m44)NOTE: Seems to be available on digital only. But in September 17, 2013, someone posted a sample on YouTube mentionning that a 7-inch was soon to be issued. Other spelling for the name DEM FREE THE SES ABROAD.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ogAv4F-lishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RINxNG3urWghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afMAkQ7K8qQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chwM9EayDUwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXlqEr_0Khghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHwdZBSnSRY

2014CAREFREE GIRL (US) (1975) ••• 2014 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: Care Free Girl) (credit: Mighty Diamond) (B-side: Straight To Maria’s Head) (credit: King Tubby/The Aggrovators) (US single released in June 2014) (Clocktower Records__CT-746) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Bunny Lee [label mention only Glen ‘Brad’ Osbourne]



Pictures: A+BNote: The webstore Juno.co.uk placed this single as a new release in June 2014, but I know it was issued before as I have a picture taken from Internet dating 2013. When I compare my picture with the picture included on Juno’s website, the labels are identical. QUESTION: Was there a repress made for that single that uses the exact same artwork as the one used in the 90’s? If that’s the case, Juno’s website is stating the truth and there is a newer epress made in June 2014. • Repress No.1 (Justice): yellow & blue label with additional DeeJay vocals. (Code: JUDIS 106) (CAREFREE GIRL on B-side) (year: l978) • Repress No.2 (Clocktower): white label. Fake picture of the Eifel Tower combined with Big Ben (code: CT-746) (STRAIGHT TO MARIA’S HEAD on B-side). (year: my guess : 1997)••••• Repress No.3 (Clocktower): white label. Fake picture of the Eifel Tower combined with Big Ben (code: CT-746) (STRAIGHT TO MARIA’S HEAD on B-side). (year: 2014)

DANGER IN YOUR EYES (US) (1978) ••• 2014 RE-ISSUE ••• [BOXSET]7-INCH (A-side: Danger In Your Eyes) (credit: The Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Danger In Your Dub) (credit: Tommy McCook) (JA single released on August 11, 2014) (Gussie 76_VP2500-6) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1978Sound Sample: Juno.co.uk [A-side and B-side]

Pictures: A+BNote: This repress is included in a boxset of seven 7-inches. The Boxset is titled: ‘Gussie Presenting The Right Sevens’ and was issued on August 25, 2014. The singles are: PRIDE AND AMBITION (by Leroy Smart) (label: Puppy), NO, NO, NO (by Leroy Sibbles) (label: Puppy), TRY ME (by Roman Stewart) (label: Gussie), GUIDING STAR (by Leroy Sibbles) (label: Gussie), OH NO I CAN’T BELIEVE (by Gregory Isaacs) (label: Gussie Puppie), DANGER IN YOUR EYES (By The Mighty Diamonds) (label Gussie 76) and PROUD TO BE BLACK (by Mikey Dread) (label :Gussie Roots Sounds).Note: on August 9 2014, I saw the pictures of the 7-inches, on sales individually on eBay. So even if the boxset was issued officially on August 11, a few amount were circulating before.

RIDDIM IS THE LIFELINE (FRANCE) (2014) (aka: LIVING IN THE JUNGLE) No single. Available on the album ‘Under Arrest’ (by The Grinders) (label: Down The Bush) (date: May 26, 2014)Label: Down The BushProducer: Mark Ainsworth (to be confirmed)Note: The song RIDDIM IS THE LIFELINE (by The Grinders feat. Squidly Cole & Tabby Diamond). The Grinders (U-Man & Chalice Cooper) is a duet from France. The song sing by Tabby seems to have two different titles, depending on the release: ‘Riddim Is The Lifeline’ and ‘Living In The Jungle’.RELEASE DATE: May 26, 2014 (Juno), June 2, 2014 (iTunes, Amazon US, Beatport), July 8, 2014 (Fnac).

MANDELA (US) (2014)DIGITAL (songs: Mandela) (credit: Tabby Diamond) (US digital single released in January 13, 2014) (RoughHouse Noise__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Ziggy ColtraneYear: 2014Sound Sample: iTunes YouTube [ 73dmA1urbUo ]

Pictures: sleeveNote: Tribute song to South African president Nelson Mandela that passed away on December 5, 2013. According to the promotional text that came with the release of this single, that song was recorded before 2013 (the year is unknown, see below). According to iTunes and Amazon, the digital only single was issued on January 13, 2014. A clip was posted on YouTube on January 30, 2014. The single is being promoted on RoughHouse Noise Facebook page on January 19, 2014, stating it’s the very first single of the label. Their Facebook page seems to have been created in June 2012 (main picture uploaded in June 2012) and they also have an official website with only one news being posted in December 2010. (www.roughhousenoise.wordpress.com). That’s probably an indication that the song might have been recorded between 2010 and 2012. Official promotional text for this single: ‘Tabby Diamond is the lead singer of The Mighty Diamonds, one of reggae’s most respected vocal trios. His vocal was recorded in 1-take at Tuff Gong – the late Bob Marley’s studio. The song – Mandela - written by Kwame Heshimu at the height of apartheid in South Africa, was originally slated for a unique project called ‘Dub Club’, but was never released. Now years after years, it is fittingly the first release of Roughhouse Noise, a New York based reggae label. Produced by Ziggy Coltrane, its haunting lead vocal, eloquent harmonies, and dread beat mightily sum up the Roughhouse Noise aesthetics: traditional roots reframed for a new generation. The session: Tabby arrives at Tuff Gong – the late Bob Marley’s studio. He bypasses the control room and walks straight to the recording booth. Ziggy is standing in the shadows where he can usually be found. “Ah weh yu ah seh” Tabby greets him. “7 to 1” Ziggy mutters with a twist of eccentricity. The day before as they had stood in Half Way Tree listening to a demo of the song, Ziggy had told him, “I need you to get them to understand that” to further juice up his reasoning why he had to be the one to sing this song. He puts the headphone on and closes his eyes. “Winds of war over yonder,” he begins to sing, yearning with sadness and regret. Soon he is pushing his voice into a silken falsetto as he holds one note for what seems like an eternity. It is a showcase moment of breathtaking beauty. Everything is happening now on the edge of terror. “Get up and fight,” he summons, as if out of options. And then he is gone into the night.

Produced by Ziggy Coltrane for Noise Invasion/Yard Movement since 1978 • Written by Kwame Heshimu for Roughhouse Noise (ASCAP) • Music: Ziggy Coltrane DubsettRecorded at HC&F studio, Freeport, Long Island • Special thanks to Philip Smart & Errol Moore • Tabby Diamond vocal recorded at Tuff Gong Studio, Kingston, JA • Final Mix realized by Ziggy Coltrane at Bass Dub Studio, NYC • Watercolor painting by Sean Cleary • Art Direction & Design: Tia Johnson/Big Up Design • P & © 2014 Roughhouse Noise. All rights reserved

PEOPLE (UK) (1980) ••• 2014 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: People) (credit: Enos McLeod, Judge Diamond) (B-Side: People Dub) (credit: Enos McLeod) (UK single released in November 2014) (AMussU Music_004) INFO: picturesProducer: Enos McLeod Note: Received on Blakamix Shop in late November 2014 (November 26, 2014).

POLICE AND BAD BOY STRAP (JA) (2009) ••• 2014 RE-ISSUE •••DIGITAL SINGLE: (Police And Bad Boy Strap) (only one song) (release date: September 23, 2014)Label: Kingston SongProducer: unknownNote: See 2009 for more details on that song.

WAY HOW YOU WALK, THE (JA) (1982) ••• 2014 RE-ISSUE ••• [TEST PRESSING – WHITE LABEL]7-INCH (A-side: blank (The Way How You Walk)) (credit: blank (Mighty Diamonds)) (B-side: blank (Version)) (credit: blank (no names)) (JA single released on March 20, 2014) (Gussie 80’s_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1982Sound Sample: BuyReggae.com [A-side and B-side]

Pictures: ANote: This is the Test Pressing for the single issued on April 4, 2014. See below for more details.••••• Repress No.1 (White label): test pressing issued on a 7-inch. (year: 2014) • Repress No.2 (Gussie 80’s): have the exact same look as the original single (green brick wall). The difference is ‘Distributed by BuyReggae.com’. (year: 2014)

WAY HOW YOU WALK, THE (JA) (1982) ••• 2014 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-side: The Way How You Walk) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-side: Version) (credit: no names) (JA single released on April 4, 2014) (Gussie 80’s_no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Augustus Clarke [aka: Augustus ‘Gussie’ Clarke]

Year: 1982Sound Sample: BuyReggae.com [A-side and B-side]

Pictures: A+sleeveNote: See 1982 for details on the original single.Note: This is a repress of the single THE WAY HOW YOU WALK, also issued on the ‘Gussie 80’s’ label, released around 1982. The original single has the exact same look and also features the VERSION on it’s B-side. A way to difference the repress from the original: The repress has ‘Distributed by BuyReggae.com’. The repress also comes in a printed sleeve. The website ‘BuyReggae.com’ mention that the test pressing was issued on March 20, 2014 and the single was issued two weeks later, on April 4th, 2014. According to my research, the original single would have been issued in 1982, but I’m not 100% sure. It was later included on the 1983 album ‘Backstage’.• Repress No.1 (White label): test pressing issued on a 7-inch. (year: 2014) ••••• Repress No.2 (Gussie 80’s): have the exact same look as the original single (green brick wall). The difference is ‘Distributed by BuyReggae.com’. (year: 2014)

WHY WAR IN THE CITY (UK) (1981) ••• 2014 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: Why War) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Why Dub Plate Mix) (credit: Dub Wise) (UK single released in December 2014) (Germain Revolutionary Sounds_RS014) INFO: PictureProducer: Donovan GermainNote: Issued in late December 2014. Stores with date on their websites: RockersUptown.de (December 22, 2014), Blakamix Shop (December 24, 2014), ReggaeRecord.com (December 26, 2014).

2015BY THE LOOK IN YOUR EYES (UK) (1977) ••• 2015 RE-ISSUE •••7-INCH (A-Side: By The Look In Your Eyes) (credit: Enos McLeod & The Mighty Diamonds) (B-Side: Look In The Dub) (credit: Enos McLeod) (UK single released in November 2015) (Amussu Music__AMM012) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Enos McLeodYear: 1977 [RKR]

Sound Sample: Juno.co.uk [A-side and B-side] YouTube: –Pictures: A+BNote: The single was issued in late November 2015. Reggae stores with dates on their websites: eBay.co.uk (November 30, 2015), BlakamixShop.co.uk (December 1, 2015), ReggaeDisc.com (December 4, 2015), ReggaeRecord.com (December 10, 2015), Juno.co.uk (December 11, 2015).Note: The song was recorded at Channel One studio in 1977 and was initially named ‘By The Look’. As of December 2015, it was issued on five 7-inch singles, two albums and one compilation. The only release that mention The Mighty Diamonds on backing vocals for the song BY THE LOOK IN YOUR EYES is the 7-inch single re-issued on Amussu Music in December 2015. The song was first issued in 1977 on a Jamaican 7-inch single (label: Soul Beat) and a US single (label: Oakley Hi-Fi). The following year, it was issued on a British 7-inch single (label: Night Hawk). The dates of the three singles were confirmed by the Roots Knotty Roots discography. According to Discogs, the song was also repress on the Night Hawk label in the late 1990’s or early 2000s (on a red label) and now on the Amussu Music label in November 2015. The song was featured on Enos McLeod first album ‘Moods Of A Genius’ (Soul Beat, JA, 1978) and ‘By The Look In Your Eyes’ (Stewmac, UK, 1978) and the compilation ‘The Genius Of Enos’ (Pressure Sounds, 1996).

According to the information circulating on different souces, the Mighty Diamonds seems to have contributed on several Enos McLeod songs. The original singles that credit the Diamonds are: ‘Jericho’ (Roots, JA, 1978), ‘People’ (by Judge Diamond) (Orbit, UK, 1980). The compilation ‘Ram Jam Party’ (President, UK,1996) credits The Mighty Diamonds on the tracks recorded at Channe One: ‘Tear Drop’, Tell You Goodbye’, ‘Always’, ‘Making Love’, ‘Puppet On A String’ and ‘. The label Amussu Music has re-issued four Enos McLeod singles in 2014-2015 and two of them are credited to The Mighty Diamonds: ‘People’, (Amussu Music, UK, 2014), ‘By The Look In Your Eyes’ (Amussu Music, UK, 2015). The two other singles that doesn’t credit The Diamonds are: ‘Words In His Hands’ (Amussu Music, UK, 2014), ‘Come Let Us Leave’ (Amussu Music, UK, 2015).

UTOPIA (FRANCE) (2015)NO SINGLE: The Mighty Diamonds are featured on the song ‘Utopia’, included on the ‘The Jade Amulet’ (by ASM aka A State of Mind) (label: Hoso) (date: October 16, 2015)Label: HosoProducer: FadeNote: The Mighty Diamonds are featured on the song ‘Utopia’ (aka: Chapter Five: Utopia). The song is credited to ASM feat. The Elders. The Elders are in fact, The Mighty Diamonds. This is a concept album. The double vinyl and CD were issued with a 40-page comic book.

I NEED A ROOF (DUBPLATE) (JA) (1983?) [label: blank]10-INCH (A1: blank (I Need A Roof)) (A2: blank (I Need A Roof (dub))) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B1: blank (Just Another Man)) (B2: blank (Just Another Man (dub))) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (JA single released in 1983) (no label__no code) INFO: pictureMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1975 and 1977 [JUST ANOTHER MAN was recorded somewhere between 1976 and 1978]


Pictures: A+BNote: The seller says that this 10-inch dubplate is from the 80’s. I have no clue the year it was issued. The song JUST ANOTHER MAN was never issued on a single commercially, only on the 1978 album ‘Stand Up To Your Judgement’. But this album features songs recorded between 1975 and 1977 (possibly 1978). Logically this song was recorded around 1977. It was also issued on another dubplate single. See lower for details.Note: To be confirmed if it’s the second recording of the song I NEED A ROOF (aka ALBUM TAKE) that was included on this single.

PAYAKA (DUBPLATE) (JA) (1983?) [label: blank]10-INCH (A1: blank (Just Another Man)) (A2: blank (Payaka)) (credit: Mighty Diamonds) (B1: blank (Natty BSc)) (credit: Dillinger) (B2: blank (Things And Time)) (credit: Wailling Souls) (JA single released in 1983) (no label__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Joseph Hoo KimYear: 1977 [songs recorded somewhere between 1976 and 1978]

Sound Sample: – [sound sample on eBay, October 2013] YouTube [no]

Pictures: A+BNote: Those two Mighty Diamonds songs were never issued on singles. They were first issued commercially on the 1978 album ‘Stand Up To Your Judgement’. But this album features songs recorded between 1975 and 1977 (possibly 1978). The songs THINGS AND TIME and NATTY BSC featured on the B-side are from 1976. Could this be an indiaction that both Mighty Diamonds songs would be from 1976? It’s unsure when this 10-inch dubplate was issued. I found another information on the Internet concerning the dubplate JUST ANOTHER MAN/I NEED A ROOF and the seller mention that this 10-inch dubplate is from the 80’s.

4000 YEARS (DUBPLATE) (see ‘It’s Gonna Take A Miracle’ (dubplate)) ••• lower •••10-INCH (more information to come soon)

ALL I HAVE IT’S LOVE (DUBPLATE) + COUNTRY LIVING (DUBPLATE) (4 tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon)

AWARE OF YOUR LOVE (DUBPLATE) + BRING THE FAMILY BACK (DUBPLATE) (by Jackie Paris) (4 tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon)

AWARE OF YOUR LOVE (DUBPLATE) + BRING THE FAMILY BACK (DUBPLATE) (by Jackie Paris) + ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE (DUBPLATE) + UNKNOWN (DUBPLATE) (4 tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon)

BACK WEH (MAFIA) (DUBPLATE) + ALI BABA (by unknown) (4 tracks)10-INCH (Emidisc) (information about this single is inlcuded in the main document)

BODYGUARD (DUBPLATE) (see ‘Natural Reggae Beat’ (dubplate)) ••• lower •••10-INCH (more information to come soon)

BREADWINNER, THE (DUBPLATE) (2 tracks)7-INCH (more information to come soon)

BREADWINNER, THE (DUBPLATE) + THE ROOTS IS THERE (DUBPLATE) (4 tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon)

COUNTRY LIVING (DUBPLATE) (see ‘All I Have Is Love’ (dubplate)) ••• upper •••10-INCH (more information to come soon)

singles – Part 4dubplates

(more information will be added to this section eventually)

FANCY LADY (DUBPLATE) (see ‘Pass The Kouchie’ (dubplate)) ••• lower •••10-INCH (more information to come soon)

IDENTITY (DUBPLATE) + HYPOCRITE + KEEP ON KNOCKING (DUBPLATES) (by Jacob Miller) (4 tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon)

I NEED A ROOF (DUBPLATE) (see ‘Just Another Man’ (dubplate)) ••• lower •••10-INCH (more information to come soon)

IS HE DEAD? (DUBPLATE) (aka I WANT TO KNOW (dubplate) or WHERE IS GARVEY (dubplate)) (see ‘You Caught Me Baby’ (dubplate)) ••• lower •••10-INCH (more information to come soon)

IT’S GONNA TAKE A MIRACLE (DUBPLATE) (by Tabby Diamond) + BARNABUS (DUBPLATE) (by unknown) + CHILDREN ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP (DUBPLATE (by Unknown) + DRIFTER (DUBPLATE) (by unknown) + 4000 YEARS (DUBPLATE) (6 tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon)

I WANT TO KNOW (DUBPLATE) + SWELL HEADED (DUBPLATE) (4 tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon)

I WANT TO KNOW (DUBPLATE) + THE ROOTS IS THERE (DUBPLATE) (4 tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon)

I WANT TO KNOW (DUBPLATE) or WHERE IS GARVEY (DUBPLATE) (see ‘You Caught Me Baby’ (dubplate)) ••• lower •••10-INCH (more information to come soon)

JUST ANOTHER MAN (DUBPLATE) + I NEED A ROOF (DUBPLATE) (4 tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon)

JUST ANOTHER MAN (DUBPLATE) + PAYAKA (DUBPLATE) + NATTY BSC (DUBPLATES) (by Dillinger) + THINGS AND TIMES (DUBPLATES) (by Wailing Souls) (4 tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon)

LIAR AND THIEF (DUBPLATE) (by Philip Frazer) + UNKNOWN TRACK (DUBPLATE) (by Mighty Diamonds) (4 tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon)

LIVE FOR TODAY (DUBPLATE) + LIVE RIGHT (DUBPLATE) (4 tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon) (label Music Works)

LIVE FOR TODAY (DUBPLATE) (2 tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon) (label King Tubbys) text on label: ‘Live For Today’, “killer” (Sidewalk) Diamond

LYING LIPS (DUBPLATE) + WAR MONGER (DUBPLATE) (by Barry Brown) (4 tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon)

NATURAL REGGAE BEAT (DUBPLATE) (by Black Uhuru) + BODYGUARD (DUBPLATE) (4 tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon)

ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE (DUBPLATE) (see ‘Aware Of Your Love’ (dubplate)) ••• upper •••10-INCH (more information to come soon)

PARTY TIME (DUBPLATE) (see ‘Wise Son’ (dubplate)) ••• lower •••10-INCH (more information to come soon)

PASS THE KOUCHIE (DUBPLATE) + ALL NIGHT (DUBPLATE) (by Junior Delgado) (4 tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon)

PASS THE KOUCHIE (DUBPLATE) + FANCY LADY (DUBPLATE) (4 tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon)

PAYAKA (DUBPLATE) (see ‘Just Another Man’ (dubplate)) ••• upper •••10-INCH (more information to come soon)

RIGHT TIME (VERSION) (2 tracks)7-INCH (Emidisc) A-SIDE: Right Time (version) (by Mighty Diamonds) / B-SIDE: Fade Away (version) (by Junior Byles) (information about this single is inlcuded in the main document)

ROOTS IS THERE, THE (DUBPLATE) (see ‘I Want To Know’ (dubplate)) ••• upper •••10-INCH (more information to come soon)

ROOTS IS THERE, THE (DUBPLATE) (see ‘The Breadwinner’ (dubplate)) ••• upper •••10-INCH (more information to come soon)

SHAME & PRIDE (DJ VERSION) (DUBPLATE) (probably ‘Piece A Banana’ and ‘African Drums’) (2 tracks)7-INCH (Emidisc) (more information to come soon)

SWELL HEADED (DUBPLATE) (see ‘I Want To Know’ (dubplate)) ••• upper •••10-INCH (more information to come soon)

WHERE IS GARVEY (DUBPLATE) or I WANT TO KNOW (DUBPLATE) (see ‘You Caught Me Baby’ (dubplate)) ••• lower •••10-INCH (more information to come soon)

WISE SON (DUBPLATE) + PARTY TIME (DUBPLATE) + GIVE ME THE RIGHT (DUBPLATE) (by Mighty Diamonds) + AFRICAN CHOICE (DUBPLATE) (by Hopeton Lindo) (4 tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon)

YOU HAVE CAUGHT ME BABY (DUBPLATE) (by Jah Stich) + SAY YOU WANT TO BE LOVED (DUBPLATE) (by The Aggrovators) + ROOTS NATTY CONGO DUB (by The Aggrovators) + IS HE DEAD (DUBPLATE) (by Mighty Diamonds) (4 tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon) I Want To Know (aka: Where is Garvey?)

YOU’VE BEEN TALKING (DUBPLATE) (by John Holt) + MOTHER LASHY (DUBPLATE) (by Leroy Smart) (X tracks)10-INCH (more information to come soon) (according to the seller, the John Holt song is using a Mighty Diamonds riddim) (John Holt songs listend on YouTube (& others) that have the work TALK in the title: I HAD A TALK WITH MY WOMAN (1970), EVERYBODY’S TALKING (1977), SIT DOWN AND TALK TO ME (1981), TALKING LOVE (1985). I didn’t found any song that resemble a Mighty Diamonds riddim.

There would also be a dubplate with the following track: CAT-O-NINE

Possibly RelatedHOOK BROTHER HOOK (JA) (1968) [label: blank]7-INCH (A-side: blank (Bring Back The Love)) (credit: blank) (B-side: blank (Hook Brother Hook (Booga Yagga Girl))) (credit: blank) (JA single released in 1968) (blank__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: FBT 7754__FBT 7756Producer: Bob Andy & Harry JohnsonYear: 1968Note: Very few information exist about this single. One of the seller mention that the B-side would be related to The Mighty Diamonds. I found three auctions for this single on the Internet: first one was sold for 56$ (September 2009), second one was sold for 199$ (January 2013) and third one was sold for 670$ (June 2014). The description text from the first seller: “Main text: Mighty Diamonds: Hook Brother Hook (Booga Yagga Girl) / Bring Back The Love. Blank FBT 7754”. The description text from the second seller: “Mighty Diamonds? Bob Andy & Tyrone Evans? – Hook Brother Hook / Righteous Flames ? – Bring Back The Love Blank (FBT 7754/7756) JAM 1968/69 EX- Produced by Bob Andy & Harry Johnson, murderer and super rare 69 double sider, many different credits but not sure which is the right one, anyway, once in a life time rarest blank selection”. The description text from the third seller: “Unknown: Bring Back the Love c/w Hook Brother (Booga Yagga Girl) on original JA Pre FBT 7754/56. Super rare tune in top condition from 1968. Clean with small hand written titles”. If he/she is write about the year (1968), I doubt that this would be related to The Mighty Diamonds. When I made a search with the matrix number, I found the following on Ernie B website: LOVE YOU SINCERELY (by Lynn Carby & The Originals) / TRAT ME NICE (by Lynn Carby & The Originals). White label. Matrix: FBT 7754 / FBT 7755. On the Roots Knotty Roots forum, someone wrote: FBT 7754: BOO GA YA GA GAL (by unknown duo) (Bob Andy and Tyrone Evans?)Note: I have in my note that there is a song name BRING BACK THE LOVE by Cliff & The Diamonds (The Wasp, 1968). The Diamonds playing on that single are a different band. Maybe the writing on the blank label ‘Diamonds’ is related to that song and that would explain why one of the sellers associated that single to The Mighty Diamonds. If it’s the same song, the B-side could possibly be I WILL NEVER (by Cliff & The Diamonds). And if some of these information are related, the producer would be Boris Garner.

Not Related to The Mighty DiamondsCALLING MY NAME (JA) (1977) [label: Confirm]7-INCH (A-side: Calling My Name) (credit: God Children Band) (B-side: Version) (credit: God Children Band) (JA single released in 1977) (Confirm__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Roy HyltonYear: 1977Sound Sample: –Pictures: A+B Note: This 7-inch single is not related to The Mighty Diamonds. I’ve included it in this research because the Mighty Diamonds discography created by Carter Van Pelt did include the CALLING MY NAME single. His discography was the most detailed Mighty Diamonds discography available on the Internet for numerous years and his document have inspired this research. The single CALLING MY NAME was probably included because the song is credited to The Might Earthquake. As far as I know, The Mighty Diamonds are not related to The Mighty Earthquake. Very few information exist on the Internet about these writers/singners. According to someone name Steppin Warrior: “Errol Arawak is the founding member of King Earthquake Sound System around 1977, wich was originally named Mighty Earthquake”.(www.reggae.fr) Note: The name of the band featured on this single is GOD’S CHILDREN BAND (sometimes written GODS CHILDREN BAND or GOD CHILDREN BAND). This band seems to be tied up with Jamaican singer and producer GLEN BROWN, as all the other releases that I found for God’s Children Band, Glen Brown was listed as the producer and the singer, except for the two singles issued on the CONFIRM label: CALLING MY NAME and RAM JAM. As The Mighty Earthquake were credited on those two singles, and not Glen Brown, they might be the lead singers, even if their name was printed in parenthesis. I wasn’t able to hear any sound excerpts for these two singles, so unable to officially say these two aren’t related to The Mighty Diamonds.Note: I researched the 7-inch singles that has the name GODS CHILDREN BAND printed on their labels. I was able to find 16 songs and a few represses. Majority were issued on three different labels: SOUTH EAST MUSIC, GROVE MUSIC and PATOMINE. Glen Brown has a lot more singles. I’m unfamiliar with his work but he seems to have recorded important music as I saw some of his 7-inch singles reaching expensive prices on some auctions.Note: It may not be related to this topic, but a few 1969 DUKE singles are credited to THE EARTHQUAKES (codes: DU-55 and DU-56). At the same time, there are some singles credited to THE DIAMONDS (code: DU-46, DU-47, DU-48, DU-49 and DU-54). Probably just a coincidence.

singles – Part 5other informations

LIVE RIGHT (JA) (1978) [label: Zipp Sounds]7-INCH (A-side: Live Right) (credit: The Mighty Blenders) (B-side: Version Israelite) (credit: no names) (JA single released in 1978) (Zipp Sounds__no code) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Phillip LiuYear: 1978 [information about the year taken from RKR]

Sound Sample: LionVibes.co.uk [A-side only] YouTube [no] http://www.lionvibes.com/product.php?sku=40277Pictures: A+B Note: This 7-inch single is not related to The Mighty Diamonds. I’ve included it in this research because the Mighty Diamonds discography created by Carter Van Pelt did include the LIVE RIGHT single. His discography was the most detailed Mighty Diamonds discography available on the Internet for numerous years and his document have inspired this research. The single CLIVE RIGHT was probably included because the song is credited to Might Blenders. As far as I know, The Mighty Diamonds are not related to this band.Note: I don’t know how many singles were issued by The Mighty Blenders. Without making a extensive search, I was able to find five singles: JUST A YOUTH (Thunderbird, 1977), LIVE RIGHT (Zipp Sounds, 1978), REGGAE VIBRATION (Big 7, 197X), HOW DO YOU LEAVE (Big 7, 1983), TRIBUTE TO THE REGGAE SUPERSTARS (Big 7, 1983) and possibly RASTAMAN MESSAGE (by Manchie & The Blenders) (Peace Not War, 1977)Note: Many Jamaican artists have ‘Blenders’ in their name, such as: BLUES BLENDERS (1965-66), GOSPEL BLENDERS (1966-1976), THE BLENDERS (1968-69) (Drumbago and The Blenders) (Intruders with The Blenders) (Pioneers with The Blenders) (Reggae Boys with The Blenders) (Soul Mates with The Blenders) (Versatiles with The Blenders), SOUL BLENDERS (1969-70) (Sister Enid & The Soul Blenders), MUSICAL BLENDERS (1970), DRIFTING BLENDERS (1974), THE UNITED BLENDERS (197X) and EVERTON BLENDER (1979 to present).

HOLY LAND (UK) (1982) [label: Music Works] ••• Non LP song ••• [This is not related to The Mighty Diamonds]10-INCH (A1: Holy Land, A2: Dub Version) (credit: Earth & Stone Mighty Diamonds) (B1: Mini Bus Driver, B2: Dub Version) (credit: Voice Of Progress (aka: Junior Reid)) (UK single released in 1982) (unknown__unknown) INFO: Internet + blury pictureMatrix: –Producer (a-side): Joe Joe Hookim (b-side): Robert Flako PalmerYear: 1982 [deduction with the B-side]Sound Sample: eBay.co.uk [A-side and B-side] eBay [http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DUBPLATE-HOLY-LAND-MIGHTY-DIAMONDS-MONSTER-LISTEN-/161057530848]Pictures: A+B Note: This 10-inch single seems to be quite rare. It reached 75$ on eBay when it was sold in April 2013 and I’m unable a decent picture of it. The picture from the auction is too blury to read the name of the label. The sound sample does sounds like Mighty Diamonds on vocals, but I later realised that’s the band Earth & Stone, produced at Channel One (approx. 1977). The name of the producer that I wrote for thie B-side was taken from the information related to the album ‘Mini Bus Driver’ (by Voice Of Progress) (label: Negus Roots, 1982) The song MINI BUS DRIVER (label Fire House) apeared in the UK Reggae Charts on July 3, 1982 (source: Tapir’s Reggae Discographies).

MICKEY MOUSE (CRAB LOUSE) (UK) (1978) [label: Jamaica Sound]7-INCH (A-side: Mickey Mouse (Crab Louse)) (credit: Dillinger) (B-side: Slipe Pen Road Rock) (credit: Dillinger) (UK single released in 1978) (Jamaica Sound__JS 906) INFO: picturesMatrix: –Producer: Lester BullockYear: 1978 [information about the year taken from RKR]

Sound Sample: ReggaeCollector.com [A-side and B-side] YouTube [ newKT5g-tuA ]Pictures: A+B Riddim: My Conversation [Jamrid name this riddim ‘College Rock’]Note: The single was advertised as being related to The Mighty Diamonds on the webstore: Reggae.co.uk. The description was “DJ cut over Leroy Smart and Mighty Diamonds vocal”. The A-side is indeed using the Leroy Smart single ‘Hapiness Is My Desire’, but this one would be from 1975 (source: RKR). To my knowledge, The Mighty Diamonds aren’t doing backing vocals on this Leroy Smart single. The B-side is slightly related to The Mighty Diamonds as it uses the same riddim as the one that was used for the song ‘Natural Natty’, from 1976. The riddim’s name is ‘My Conversation’. The riddim is name ‘College Rock’ on the Jamrid website.

Songs performed by Judge Diamond (Lloyd Ferguson)PEOPLE (1980)Producer: Enos McLeodNote: issued on singles in 1980 (Orbit 7-inch, UK) (Orbit 12-inch, UK). Repress in 2014 on the label AMussU Music

I WISH YOU WELL (1988)Producer: Delroy WrightNote: issued on the album ‘Never Get Weary’ (Live & Learn, 1988). To be confirmed if it’s Judge Diamond. Logically it would be him as he wrote the song and the vocals like sounds similar to the song PEOPLE, sang by Judge Diamond. Note: I’ve checked the CD sleeve and the information is not written. I’ve looked at pictures of vinyl jacket and labels (USA, CANADA and UK) and the information is not written. I even have the Japanese CD for the album ‘Never Get Weary’: again, the information isn’t mentionned.

There is probably more songs to be included in this section.

Songs performed by Bunny Diamond (Fitzroy Simpson)LEADING ME ON (1997)Producer: Bunny DiamondNote: issued on singles in 1997 (Relic International 7-inch, JA).

There is probably more songs to be included in this section.

Using the exact same riddimREMA SKANK (JA) (1978) (aka: Rema Scank)Note: Featured on the 12-inch single ‘Scanking Dub’. It’s the riddim that was used for the Mighty Diamonds song ‘Brothers And Sisters’ (1978), featured on the album ‘Tell Me What’s Wrong’ (J&J, 1980).

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