• Johnny Clarke – Babylon
    • Johnny Clarke – Dub
    • Earth & Stone – False Ruler
    • 1. Johnny Clarke – Babylon
    • 2. Dub
    • 3. Earth & Stone – False Ruler

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    Cult status roots tune from Johnny Clarke, "Babylon" as featuring in the film of the same name and played by the mighty Jah Shaka! Originally released in 1980 on London label Cha Cha, this is the original mix with killer dub and now featuring Earth & Stone's "False Ruler" on the flip.

    please note: All copies have slight play warp but play absolutely fine...no sign of repress so it might be one chance saloon time..Limited 12" press

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