Gregory Isaacs toasted with 3-disc box set out this week

It has been one year since reggae legend Gregory Isaacs has passed. This week, 17 North Parade, the vintage imprint of VP Records, pays homage to the icon with Reggae Anthology: The Ruler 1972-1990. The 3-disc box set is an extensive 40-track collection of his timeless hits and includes a special bonus DVD featuring Isaacs’ feverous live stage performance at The Brixton Academy in 1984. Filled with detailed liner notes and rare photographs during his prime, fans can take an exclusvie in-depth look into the extraordinary life of Isaacs.

Gregory Isaacs, dubbed “The Cool Ruler” for his trademark smoothness and wistful crooning matched with a rebel demeanor and dapper style, was a pivotal pioneer of lovers’ rock music and also created some of the most timeless roots and dancehall anthems throughout his 40-year career. During the 1970s and 1980s, he pumped out album after album with a massive string of hits, including “My Only Lover,” “Let’s Dance,” “Soon Forward” and “Night Nurse.” He even made a small cameo in the classic 1978 reggae film Rockers as the locksmith and later performed his song "Slave Master." He continued to tour across the globe and record throughout the 1990s. This Reggae Anthology chronicles his most crucial hits from 1972-1990 and exudes the essence of this innovative lyricist and exemplifies why he is known The Ruler.

Check out sneak peak from Gregory’s Isaacs Reggae Anthology: The Ruler 1972-1990 Bonus DVD:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjbJkAAzVOw&feature=relmfu

TRACK LISTING DISC 1
1. My Only Lover
2. Do You Ever
3. All I Have Is Love
4. Lonely Soldier
5. Love Is Overdue
6. Never Be Ungrateful
7. Ba Da
8. The Sun Shines For Me
9. Set The Captives Free
10. My Religion
11. Philistines
12. My Number One
13. Tumbling Tears6
14. Special Guest
15. Border
16. Storm
17. Mr. Cop (Extended Mix)
18. Sister Love (Extra Special)
19. My Time
20. Slave Master (Live)

TRACK LISTING DISC 2
1. Let’s Dance
2. John Public
3. Soon Forward
4. Tune In
5. Top Ten
6. Permanent Lover
7. Front Door
8. If I Don’t Have You
9. Night Nurse
10. Private Secretary
11. Let Off Sup’m
12. Private Beach Party
13. Victim
14. One Man Against The World
15. Rumors
16. Red Rose For Gregory
17. Big All Around featuring Dennis Brown
18. Jealousy featuring Jimmy Cliff
19. My Native Woman
20. Too Good To Be True

DISC 3 DVD
1. Live performance – Brixton Academy 1984