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Lee "Scratch" Perry

Real Name:
Rainford Hugh Perry
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Born on Mar 20, 1936 in St. Mary's, Jamaica.

First called "Little" Perry, in reference to his height of 4'11" (1.5m), he was a major founder of Reggae and Dub. First working with ska, he cut his first record in 1959. From then, he worked with a variety of musicians and producers, not always on the best of terms. His first record on his own Upsetter label was entitled "People Funny Boy," and was a direct attack on Joe Gibbs of Wirl Records. This record is also credited as the first recording of the reggae "riddim" a drastic shift from the upbeat ska rhythms.

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Discography

Releases:
Love Is Better Now (12")   Splif 1981
Mystic Miracle Star (LP, Album)   Heartbeat Records (2) 1982
History Mystery Prophesy (LP)   Mango 1984
Jungle (2 versions)   Syncopate (2) 1987
Time Boom X De Devil Dead (Album) (6 versions)   Zonophone ... 1987
Battle Of Armagideon (Millionaire Liquidator) (CD)   Trojan Records 1988
In Satan's Dub (Album) (3 versions)   Danceteria ... 1988
Chicken Scratch (Comp) (2 versions)   Heartbeat Records (2) 1989
Mystic Warrior + Mystic Warrior Dub (CD, Album)   Ariwa 1989
(I Got) The Groove (2 versions)   Mango ... 1990
From The Secret Laboratory (Album) (7 versions)   Mango ... 1990
Full Experience (12")   Blue Moon Productions 1990
Mystic Warrior (CD)   Ariwa, RAS Records Inc. 1990
Scratch Attack (CD)   RAS Records Inc. 1990
The Dub Messenger (CD)   Tassa Records 1990
Lord God Muzick (Album) (2 versions)   Zensor ... 1991
Soundz From The Hot Line (CD)   Heartbeat Records (2) 1992
Smokin' (CD, Album)   VP Records 1994
Black Ark Experryments (Album) (2 versions)   Ariwa 1995
Experryments At The Grass Roots Of Dub (CD)   Ariwa 1995
Who Put The Voodoo 'Pon Reggae (2 versions)   Ariwa 1996
Arkology (3xCD)   Island Jamaica, Island Jamaica 1997
Curly Locks: Best Of Junior Byles & The Upsetters 1970-1976 (CD)   Heartbeat Records (2) 1997
Technomajikal (CD)   ROIR (Reachout International Records) 1997
African Place (7")   Ariwa 1998
Lost Treasures Of The ARK (3xCD, Comp)   Island Records, Orchard Records 1998
In Dub (2xCD)   Culture Press 2000
Techno Party (CD, Album)   Ariwa 2000
Jamaican E.T. (2 versions)   Trojan Records ... 2002
Cutting Razor: Rare Cuts From The Black Ark (CD, Comp)   Heartbeat Records (2) 2003
Judgement In A Babylon / One Drop (12")   Trojan Records 2004
Wonderman Years (2xLP)   Earmark 2004
Alive, More Than Ever (CD)   Damp Music 2006
Panic In Babylon (2xCD)   Narnack Records 2006
The Upsetter Selection: A Lee Perry Jukebox (Comp) (2 versions)   Trojan Records 2007
The Mighty Upsetter (CD, Album)   On-U Sound 2008
Blackboard Jungle (12", Ltd)   Subatomic Sound 2009
Repentance (Album) (2 versions)   Narnack Records 2009
Return From Planet Dub (2xCD, Album, Comp)   Collision: Cause Of Chapter 3 2009
Alpha & Omega (7")   Upsetter  
Heart Of The Ark (LP)   Seven Leaves Records  
Masters Of The Universe / Ad Vendetta (12")   Arkwell Music  
Presents - Heart Of The Ark Vol 2 (LP, Comp)   Seven Leaves Records  
Satan Kicked The Bucket (LP)   Wackie's  
The Return Of Pipecock Jackxon (LP)   Black Star Liner  
To Love Somebody (CD)   Tabou 1  
Remixes:
Sign Your Name (Lee 'Scratch' Perry Remix) (EP, Maxi) (6 versions)   Columbia ... 1987
To Know Someone Deeply Is To Know Someone Softly (2 versions) To Know Someone Deeply... CBS 1990
Dubtometry (2 versions) Sequentia Absentia (Ab... Thirsty Ear 2003
Production:
Super Ape (LP)   Island Records 1976
Heart Of The Congos (Album) (2 versions)   Congo Ashanty ... 1977
Heptones Disco Dub (12")   Black Art 1980
The Upsetter Collection (2 versions)   Trojan Records 1981
Police & Thief (7")   Sunset Records (2) 1984
Some Of The Best (CD, Comp, RM)   Heartbeat Records (2) 1988
Turn And Fire - Upsetter Disco Dub (LP)   Anachron 1989
The Upsetter Shop, Volume 2; 1969 To 1973 (Comp) (2 versions)   Heartbeat Records (2) 1990
Classic Selection Volume 2 (CD, Comp) Empires Falling On-U Sound 1991
Various Artists With The Upsetters - Version Like Rain (CD)   Trojan Records 1991
Songs Of Freedom (Comp) (3 versions)   Island Records ... 1992
Kung Fu Meets The Dragon (3 versions)   Justice League 1995
Reggae's Greatest Hits Volume 3 (CD, Comp)   Heartbeat Records (2) 1995
The Black Ark Presents Rastafari Liveth Itinually (LP)   Justice League 1996
The Complete Bob Marley & The Wailers 1967 To 1972 Part III - Jungle Dub (LP)   JAD Records 1998
The Complete UK Upsetter Singles Collection Volume 4 1971 - 1973 (2 versions)   Trojan Records 2001
The Complete Bob Marley & The Wailers 1967 To 1972 - Volume 10 - 1970-72 Soul Adventurer (Comp) (2 versions)   JAD Records 2002
Cutting Razor: Rare Cuts From The Black Ark (LP)   Heartbeat Records (2) 2003
Return Of Django (CD, Album, RE)   Trojan Records 2003
Undercover Cuts 8 (CD, Promo) Perrys Rub-A-Dub Undercover Mag 2003
Bad Weed / Cross Over (12", Maxi)   Trojan Records 2004
Garden Of Life (12")   Trojan Records 2004
History / Sons Of Slaves (12")   Trojan Records 2004
The Best Of Bob Marley & The Wailers: 20th Century Masters The Millenium Collection (CD)   Universal Music (Canada) 2004
Africa Unite: The Singles Collection (2xCD, Album)   Universal Island Records, Tuff Gong 2005
Katalyst Presents: Dusted (2xCD, Comp, Mixed) I Chase The Devil Invada Records, Universal Music (Australia) 2005
The Congos & Friends - Fisherman Style (2 versions) Fisherman (Edit), Brin... Blood & Fire 2006
Heart Of The Congos Deluxe Edition (2xLP, Comp)   17 North Parade 2008
Black Arkives (LP, Comp)   Justice League  
Gold Collection 1970-1971 Vol. 1 (12", Pic)   Erika Records (2)  
Gold Collection 1970-1971 Vol. 2 (12", Pic)   Erika Records (2)  
Ital Corner / Dreadlocks Corner (7", RP, TP)   Mr. Funny  
Prisoner Of Love / Shacks Of Mighty (7")   Upsetters  
Sons Of Slaves (7")   Black Art (UK)  
Mix:
Heart Of The Congos (CD, Album)   VP Records 1995
Appears On:
Super Ape (2 versions)   Island Records 1976
Police & Thief (7")   Sunset Records (2) 1984
Magnetic Mirror Master Mix - Scratch And The Upsetters (LP, Comp)   Anachron 1989
A Magic Meeting (LP, Album, Gat) Licht & Stein, Licht &... Mensch Records 1990
The Upsetter Shop, Volume 2; 1969 To 1973 (Comp) (2 versions)   Heartbeat Records (2) 1990
Revolutionary Dream (CD, Album)   Shanachie 1992
Kung Fu Meets The Dragon (2 versions)   Justice League 1995
Roots Of Innovation - 15 And X Years On-U Sound (CD, Comp) The Only Alternative On-U Sound 1996
Body Movin' (Maxi) (3 versions) Dr. Lee PhD (Dub Mix),... Capitol Records ... 1998
Hello Nasty (Album, Comp) (15 versions) Dr. Lee, PhD, Dr. Lee,... Capitol Records ... 1998
Music Soldia (Album) (2 versions) Music Soldia (French C... Island Records ... 2000
Rainbow Country (Remix) (12", Promo)   Attic Records Limited 2000
Dub Showcase (CD, Album) The Last Trumpet, The ... Poptones 2001
The Last Trumpet (7", Ltd) The Last Trumpet Poptones 2001
Murder Tone (2xLP) Let The Spirit Rise On-U Sound 2002
Astral Space Dub (CD) Outer Space Exotica 2003
Dubbutterfly (CD) Toby Duby Dope Exotica Lights 2003
Return Of Django (CD, Album, RE)   Trojan Records 2003
The Blue Room (Volume One) (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) Penguin Rock (Manasseh... BBC Records 2003
Genocide In Sudan (CD, Comp) Dubtometry Waxploitation 2004
Penguin (CDr, Promo)   Sunday Best Recordings 2004
Penguin Rock (Album) (2 versions) Penguin Sunday Best Recordings 2004
Transmission (Single) (2 versions) Nation (Black Ark Expe... City Slang 2004
Hôtel Costes 8 (CD, Comp, Mixed) Love Is Queen Omega Wagram 2005
The Now Sound Of Brazil 2 (CD) Love Is A Queen Omega Ziriguiboom 2005
WHAA! (2 versions) Love Is Queen Omega, L... Ziriguiboom ... 2005
House Of Singles (LP) Rasta Train (Step It O... Keyman Records 2006
The Congos & Friends - Fisherman Style (2 versions)   Blood & Fire 2006
Rough Trade Shops: Counter Culture 1976 (CD, Comp, Album) Croaking Lizard V2 Records, Inc. 2007
Micron Compilation - 'Every Mouth Must Be Fed' (Comp) (2 versions)   Pressure Sounds 2008
Remember "Trancemusic 1991 - 2002" 2008 Noise - Edition (CD, Mixed, Comp) Outa Space (New Club Mix) OXA 2008
King Size Dub - Chapter 69 (CD, Comp) I Do Vodoo (Dub) Echo Beach 2009
ME-CD Nr. 0709 (CD, Comp, Promo) I Foo China (US Radio ... Musikexpress 2009
Ska Mania The Return Of The Rudeboy! (2xCD, Comp) Return Of Django, Tigh... Universal Music TV, Universal Music TV, Universal Music TV 2009
Tracks Appear On:
Rockers (Original Soundtrack Recording) (Comp) (3 versions) Dread Lion Mango ... 1979
The Trojan Story (3xLP + Box) People Funny Boy Trojan Records 1980
The Upsetter Collection (2 versions) Kill Them All, Bucky S... Trojan Records 1981
Pay It All Back Volume 2 (2 versions) Train To Doomsville On-U Sound ... 1988
Some Of The Best (CD, Comp, RM) People Funny Boy, Fing... Heartbeat Records (2) 1988
Magnetic Mirror Master Mix - Scratch And The Upsetters (LP, Comp) Bafflin' Smoke Signal,... Anachron 1989
Turn And Fire - Upsetter Disco Dub (LP) Disco Devil (Extended ... Anachron 1989
The Upsetter Shop, Volume 2; 1969 To 1973 (Comp) (2 versions) In The Studio Listenin... Heartbeat Records (2) 1990
Pay It All Back Volume Three (CD, Album, RM, Enh) You Thought I Was Dead... On-U Sound 1991
The Roots Of Reggae (CD) I Am A Madman Music Club 1991
Various Artists With The Upsetters - Version Like Rain (CD) Babylon's Burning Trojan Records 1991
Heartbeat Reggae Now! (Cass, Comp) Free Us Heartbeat Records (2) 1993
The Best Of Both Worlds (2xCD, Comp) Satan Dub Hannibal Records, Rykodisc 1994
A History Of Dub - The Golden Age (CD) Ashes And Dust Munich Records 1995
Reggae's Greatest Hits Volume 3 (CD, Comp) People Funny Boy, Fing... Heartbeat Records (2) 1995
15 Years In An "Open Boat" (2xCD) Jungle (Urban Breakdown) Virgin 1997
Adrian Sherwood Presents The Master Recordings Volume 2 (CD, Comp) Train To Doomsville On-U Sound 1999
Wailers And Friends: Top Hits Sung By The Legends Of Jamaican Ska (LP, Comp) Pussy Galore Heartbeat Records (2) 1999
The Complete UK Upsetter Singles Collection Volume 4 1971 - 1973 (2 versions) Babylose Burning (Baby... Trojan Records 2001
Back To Mine (CD, Comp, Mixed) Justice To The People Razor & Tie 2002
Blunted In The Bomb Shelter Mix (CD, Comp, Mixed) Space Flight Antidote 2002
Morvern Callar (Original Soundtrack) (Comp, Album) (3 versions) Hold Of Death Warp Records ... 2002
Punky Reggae Party - New Wave Jamaica 1975 - 1980 (2xCD, Album) White Belly Rat, City ... Trojan Records 2002
Trojan Sampler 2002 (CD) Ten Commandments Sanctuary Records 2002
Cutting Razor: Rare Cuts From The Black Ark (LP) What A Sin Heartbeat Records (2) 2003
Dubtometry (2 versions) Jungle Soldier Thirsty Ear 2003
Trojan 12" Box Set (3xCD, Comp + Box) Bionic Rats Trojan Records 2003
Undercover Cuts 8 (CD, Promo) Perrys Rub-A-Dub Undercover Mag 2003
Celestial Mechanix (2xCD) Jungle Soldier Thirsty Ear 2004
Dubtrain (CD, Album, Mixed) Shadow Of Dub Not On Label (DJ Nisiforov Self-released) 2004
Kentaro Iwaki / Marginal Live Mix.3 'River' (CD) River Marginal 2004
Riddim CD #16 (CD, Comp, Car) Panic In Babylon Riddim Magazine 2004
The Original Reggae & Ska Album (CD) Jungle EMI Gold 2004
Un Autre Monde Est Possible (CD) Dancing Shoes UWe 2004
Süddeutsche Zeitung Diskothek 1990 (CD) Seven Devils Dead Süddeutsche Zeitung 2005
25 Ans Radio Nova (25xCD, Comp + Box, Ltd) Ooh La La Dub Nova Records 2006
The Cornerstone Player 065 (2xCD, Comp, Promo + CD, Comp, Promo, Mixed) Panic In Babylon Cornerstone Promotion 2006
Jonny Greenwood Is The Controller (CD, Comp) Bionic Rats, Black Pan... Trojan Records 2007
Wir Tranken Und Sahen Einander Lächelnd An. Curzio Malaparte (CD, Comp) Rockhead Spex Magazine 2008
FM4 Soundselection: 20 (2xCD, Comp) Chase The Devil Sony Music Entertainment (Austria) 2009
King Size Dub - Chapter 69 (CD, Comp) I Do Vodoo (Dub) Echo Beach 2009
ME-CD Nr. 0709 (CD, Comp, Promo) I Foo China (US Radio ... Musikexpress 2009
Unofficial Releases:
Three The Hard Way: 3rd Anniversary Sounds (CD, Mixed) Double Wine Jointz Magazine 2004
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