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JOHN HOLT 10 Titles


Artist	Title	Format	Label	Catalog #

HOLT, JOHN	Peace Maker	LP	RADIATION ROOTS	RR 396LP
$24.00$20.40 IN STOCK John Holt began his career in ska, came to prominence in the Paragons in rock steady and achieved international breakthroughs as a solo roots crooner, remaining versatile in terms of approach and subject matter. Peace Maker is an intriguing album of the mid-1990s, this time recorded between Jamaica and the UK with top-class musicians such as Sly and Robbie, Lindel Lewis and Steely of Steely and Clevie fame. With his voice entirely undiminished and a mixture of romance ballads and songs of social commentary, this is another fine collection that will delight all John Holt fans, as well as reggae heads who favor the sentimental.

Artist	Title	Format	Label	Catalog #
HOLT, JOHN	3000 Volts of Holt	LP	RADIATION ROOTS	RR 368LP
$27.00$22.95 IN STOCK Radiation Roots present a reissue of John Holt's 3000 Volts of Holt, originally released in 1977. The 3000 Volts of Holt album was the third in a series of records that launched John Holt into the UK charts in the 1970s. To say that every home had a copy of a 1000 Volts and many 2000 Volts of Holt might be an overstatement but it certainly felt that way, as all good radio stations and parties seemed to have these tracks on permanent rotation. 3000 Volts of Holt was the more roots sounding of the three albums but still carried that sweetened string sound that set these recordings together.

Artist	Title	Format	Label	Catalog #
HOLT, JOHN	Police In Helicopter	LP	GREENSLEEVES	GREL 058LP
$27.00 LOW STOCK LEVEL 2022 repress. 2012 release, originally released in 1983. "John Holt, both as a member of the Paragons and as a solo artist, had established himself as the master of pop with a multitude of love, love lost, and other typically pop-themed hit singles. However, with Police in Helicopter, the singer reinvented himself as a more contemporary, cultural artist. The title track, a Jamaican smash, set the defiant tone, threatening, 'If you continue to burn up the herbs, we're going to burn down the cane fields.' 'Last Train From the Ghetto' and 'Reality' are cultural/Rastafarian statements of intent, while 'I Got Caught' is a warning about the consequences of misdeeds. The Roots Radics provide the rootsy accompaniment, with producer Henry 'Junjo' Lawes adding his signature deep roots/dubby production, with that sublime tinge of dancehall which gave the record a totally contemporary sound. Of course, Holt didn't totally break with his past, and the rest of the record contains lighter-themed material. Hit bound 'Fat She Fat' and 'Private Doctor' were equal to any of the singer's previous classics, only the musical style has changed. In fact, the deepest roots track of all is 'Beach Party,' the perfect thematic follow-up to the Paragons classic 'On the Beach.' 'I Got Caught,' which one expects to be rootsy, is virtually rocksteady, abetted by the Tamlins' sweet backing vocals and accompanied by a flock of chirping birds. Lawes also had a field day with the saccharine 'Sugar & Spice,' drawing in elements of rocksteady while littering the track with contemporary electro effects. The album is a masterpiece of aural illusion, as the band slide out the fat rhythms and reggae riffs, and Lawes transforms them before our eyes. Deep roots with a twist, wave a wand and, abracadabra, Holt's songs are no longer considered MOR pop, but now appeal to a more serious audience. Police is a true classic album on which a great vocalist and songwriter comes of age." --AllMusic

Artist	Title	Format	Label	Catalog #
HOLT, JOHN	John Holt Story Volumes 3 & 4	2CD	GRAYLAN RECORDS	JHCD 003-4CD
$25.50$21.68 IN STOCK First release in 1998 by Graylan Phonographics. 40 beautiful love songs by John Holt of which most was recorded in the 1970s. Most of the songs on the double-CDs was recorded using an orchestra. Graylan Records was the organization that came up with the concept of which pivoted for the show at the Hammersmith Apollo with the Royal Philarmonic Orchestra in 2003. Double-CD with 40 tracks. Born in Kingston, Jamaica on July 11th, 1945, John Kenneth Holt was one of six children. John grew up in Greenwich Farm, a bustling community situated on the South Western edge of Kingston harbor. He attended Greenwich Primary and later Calabar High School where the desire to sing was awakened within him. Although not a member of the school choir, among his peers John was accepted as a "singer" who during the regular school concerts would bring the house down with his voice.

Artist	Title	Format	Label	Catalog #
HOLT, JOHN	Memories By The Score	2LP	17 NORTH PARADE	VP 2571LP
$43.00$36.55 IN STOCK 2015 release. "The historic career of John Holt (1947-2014) spanned three decades, charting classic hits in multiple genres within Jamaican music. As a member of the Paragons, John Holt was featured on multiple rock-steady classics. Later partnering with legendary producer Bunny Lee, Holt helped to define what would become 'lover's rock.' In the 1980's Holt returned to prominence with producers Henry 'Junjo' Lawes and King Jammy with roots reggae and early dancehall hits. This two-disc, 24 track 'must have' collection is a tribute to one reggae music's greatest ever stars. The gatefold packaging includes an informative essay from Harry Wise along with previously unseen photos."

Artist	Title	Format	Label	Catalog #
HOLT, JOHN	3000 Volts Of Holt	CD	KINGSTON SOUNDS	KSCD 082CD
$12.50$10.63 IN STOCK Kingston Sounds present a reissue of John Holt's 3000 Volts Of Holt, originally released in 1977. The 3000 Volts Of Holt album was the third in a series of records that launched John Holt into the UK charts in the 1970s. To say that every home had a copy of a 1000 Volts (1973) and many 2000 Volts Of Holt (1976) might be an overstatement, but it certainly felt that way, as all good radio stations and parties seemed to have these tracks on permanent rotation. 3000 Volts Of Holt was the more roots sounding of the three albums, but it still carried that sweetened string sound that set these recordings together. 3000 Volts also featured the first recordings that Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare played on together. Kingston Sounds get this version back out on the streets where it belongs, especially on vinyl so those new reggae blues parties can again spin some fine vintage John Holt magic... Sit back and enjoy... CD version includes six bonus tracks.

Artist	Title	Format	Label	Catalog #
HOLT, JOHN	3000 Volts Of Holt	LP	KINGSTON SOUNDS	KSLP 082LP
$20.00 NOT IN STOCK LP version. Kingston Sounds present a reissue of John Holt's 3000 Volts Of Holt, originally released in 1977. The 3000 Volts Of Holt album was the third in a series of records that launched John Holt into the UK charts in the 1970s. To say that every home had a copy of a 1000 Volts (1973) and many 2000 Volts Of Holt (1976) might be an overstatement, but it certainly felt that way, as all good radio stations and parties seemed to have these tracks on permanent rotation. 3000 Volts Of Holt was the more roots sounding of the three albums, but it still carried that sweetened string sound that set these recordings together. 3000 Volts also featured the first recordings that Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare played on together. Kingston Sounds get this version back out on the streets where it belongs, especially on vinyl so those new reggae blues parties can again spin some fine vintage John Holt magic... Sit back and enjoy...

Artist	Title	Format	Label	Catalog #
HOLT, JOHN	Like A Bolt (Expanded Edition)	CD	DOCTOR BIRD	DOCTOR 029CD
$19.00 LOW STOCK LEVEL "First issued in 1973, Like A Bolt is today widely regarded as one of the finest albums to showcase the inestimable talents of Jamaican singing legend, John Holt. Album unavailable on CD for almost 20 years."

Artist	Title	Format	Label	Catalog #
HOLT, JOHN	Before the Next Tear Drop	CD	KINGSTON SOUNDS	KSCD 060CD
$14.00$11.90 IN STOCK John Holt had one of the finest and most versatile voices to come out of Jamaica. His solo career covered pop and soul, not to mention a much-overlooked roots period, and he was the frontman of the great vocal group The Paragons, which he joined around 1965, singing many of their greatest hits including "Tide Is High," "On the Beach," and "Wear You to the Ball." John Holt (b. 1947, Kingston, Jamaica) was a child prodigy; he began his career as a regular voice on talent contests run by Vera Johns across Jamaica. He cut his first single in 1963 for Leslie Kong's Beverley's label and sang many duets with various singers of the day, including "Rum Bumper" with Alton Ellis. 1965 to 1970 were John Holt's Paragon years, a period in which he also ran solo with hits such as "Fancy Make Up," "A Love I Can Feel," and "Let's Build Our Dreams." Holt's 1976 album Before the Next Tear Drop was produced by Bunny "Striker" Lee, part of Holt's extremely productive period working with the legendary producer. It's filled with classic after classic sung effortlessly by Mr. Holt. First reissue. CD includes eight bonus tracks.

Artist	Title	Format	Label	Catalog #
HOLT, JOHN	500 Volts of Dub	LP	JAMAICAN RECORDINGS	JRLP 042LP
$14.00 NOT IN STOCK 2015 repress. John Holt was one of the finest and most versatile voices to come out of Jamaica, whether fronting The Paragons or as a solo artist. Born in Kingston, Holt was a child prodigy who began his career as a regular voice on the talent contests run by Vera Johns across Jamaica. He cut his first single, I Cried a Tear/Forever I'll Stay, for Leslie Kong's Beverley's label in 1963, and sang many duets with various singers of the day, including "Rum Bumper" with Alton Ellis. The period from 1965 to 1970 was John Holt's paragon era, during which he also ran solo with such hits as "Fancy Make Up," "A Love I Can Feel," and "Let's Build Our Dreams."