Ernest Ranglin – "From Kingston To Miami U.S.A." Vista LP) – NM

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Ernest Ranglin - "From Kingston J.A. To Miami U.S.A." (Vista Sounds)

Condition Sleeve: NM

Condition Vinyl: NM

Groovy little album for the godfather of Jamaican guitarists, half Reggae, half Miami funk (sounding a tad Little Beaver'ish at times).

Produced by the former Coxsone artist (and Duke Reid The Trojan sound system deejay!) King Sporty,

who hauled a bunch of Miami regulars into the studio, including his then-wife, the great Betty Wright.

This is the UK pressing that Vista licenced from Sporty's Konduko label (where it was released with a different running

order as "Be What You Want To Be"). In as-new condition!

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Over the next few months I’ll be listing the Reggae collection of a dear friend, plus assorted doubles and spare copies out of my own treasury!  There’ll be a ton of Roots, Studio One, Ska and Dub

and even a smattering of early dancehall.

What is truly stunning about this collection is the condition of the majority of these discs, many of whom look as if they’ve never been played.

There’s mainly original presses to be found here, every reissue will be described as such. So be sure to add me to your favourites!

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A word about grading... Being a buyer AND a seasoned collector myself, in other words one who deals with the drug he’s taking, I grade conservatively based on the following criteria:

SEALED = like a virgin!

NM = like new or near new.

EX  = still a very nice record with all or nearly all of its original gloss, but may have a few more light surface marks, hairlines, needle tracks which should NOT effect play.

VG+ = a nice, but used record that may have a series of light scuffs or very light scratches. It probably plays with a few pops and a slight crackle at times, but has no serious problems.

VG = a well-used record that still should sound OK when played, but may have moderate surface noise, ticks, pops, etc.

VG- = a very well-worn record that plays through without skipping, but will do until a better copy comes your way.

G+, FAIR, etc, etc... the ones I NEVER sell...

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Shipping: 1 album or 12” single 13 US / 8 GBP

2-3 albums / 12” records 19 US / 13 GBP

4-8 albums / 12” records 30 US / 22 GBP