Augustus Pablo Rising Sun LP Reggae 1986 Message Label 1008

Augustus Pablo – Rising Sun (Message Label, 1986)

A deep meditative journey from one of reggae’s most mystical architects. Rising Sun captures Augustus Pablo in full spiritual form — the haunting melodica lines, atmospheric dub textures, and steady Nyabinghi-inspired rhythms that defined his signature sound. Originally released in 1986 on his own Message label, the LP reflects Pablo’s later-period evolution: rich with minor-key melodicism, deep bass, and reverberating space that feels both timeless and transcendental.

Standouts like “Pablo Meets Mr. Bassie,” “Eastern Code,” and “Rising Sun” blend roots reggae and dub minimalism into a sonic meditation, echoing the Rastafarian philosophy of uplift and reflection. For collectors, this pressing embodies the rare harmony between vintage warmth and spiritual intensity that made Augustus Pablo a legend.

Label: Message 1008

Year: 1986

Genre: Roots Reggae / Dub

Condition: [Insert your grade, e.g., VG+/VG+]

Notable: Original U.K. or Jamaican press of one of Pablo’s late-era masterpieces — a cornerstone for fans of King Tubby, Rockers International, and the deep dub tradition

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