Shinehead LP Vinyl Record Unity 1988 Elektra 60802-1

Shinehead – Unity (Elektra Records, 1988)

A groundbreaking fusion of reggae, dancehall, and golden-era hip-hop, Unity marked Shinehead’s major-label debut and one of the earliest albums to seamlessly bridge Kingston and the Bronx. Released in 1988 on Elektra, this LP captures a moment when Caribbean rhythm and New York street style collided — melodic toasting meets sharp-witted lyricism, delivered with Shinehead’s effortless charisma.

From the infectious energy of “Chain Gang” (a reimagining of Sam Cooke’s classic) to the smooth swagger of “Who the Cap Fit” and the forward-thinking “Know How Fe Chat,” Unity embodies late-’80s urban innovation. The production balances booming dancehall basslines with hip-hop drum programming, creating a sound that would later influence crossover artists from Super Cat to Shabba Ranks and beyond.

Label: Elektra – 60802-1

Year: 1988

Genre: Hip-Hop / Reggae / Dancehall

Format: LP Vinyl

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

Notable: A trailblazer in the reggae-hip-hop hybrid era — Unity remains a vital collector’s piece for fans of conscious lyricism, crossover culture, and late-’80s sound-system swagger.