Let`s return to our look at collectable reggae vinyl.
Jackie Robinson - Sweet Sensation - Greenway - GW 1003 - 1978
Sweet Sensation was originally recorded by The Melodians for Leslie Kong`s Beverleys label.
For many people, that original version remains a classic that can`t really be improved on, but this version by former Pioneer Jackie Robinson is particularly impressive in it`s own right.
Greenway Records was an apparently short-lived reggae label from 1978 and seems to have released only a handful of discs.
I`m no expert, but their releases seem to have been pretty much in the same vein as this, tracks by Winston Curtis, Jackie Robinson, Winston Groovy, The Pioneers. Well-crafted and tuneful reggae with a leaning towards cover versions.
One surprise is that no real attempt seems to have been made to credit the songwriter - it is simply noted as "Com. copyright", which means precisely nothing. While it`s true that some confusion may have existed at one time (one Trojan issue apparently credited Leslie Kong as songwriter), as far as I know it`s generally accepted that this tune was written by Renford `Rennie` Cogle.
If you take an interest in such things, you may have formed the impression that the price of reggae 45s has rocketed out of all proportion recently due to competition between affluent collectors. That is true in some cases, but it is still possible to get yourself a decent collection of quality reggae vinyl in reasonable condition without spending a great deal. The last copy of this to sell on Discogs went at £5.70 and my own copy, bought a few weeks ago, cost me the princely sum of £3.00.
As a footnote, if you prefer you can get this track on Jackie Robinson`s CD Have a Little Faith, which seems to be a compilation of his solo singles.
***As a final note, my copy is not for sale, this is just for information only. Have a look on E-Bay or Discogs and you should easily find a copy if you want one.***
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