Bam Bam back in vinyl glory

Record producing giants, VP Music Group, is bringing some of Jamaica's most iconic voices back into the spotlight this fall with a series of exciting reissues and catalogue releases.

Among the projects set to drop is Sister Nancy's legendary Bam Bam, pressed for the first time in years on seven inch black vinyl through VPAL Music.

Widely regarded as the most sampled reggae song of all time, this timeless classic is set to drop on October 3.

Similarly, Wayne Smith's Smoker Super, originally released in 1983, will be available digitally and on streaming platforms starting October 3. The album, recorded at Jammy's studio in Waterhouse, Kingston, follows the underground success of Smith's 1982 album, Youthman Skanking, and represents a key moment in the evolution of dancehall.

VP Music Group is keeping the momentum going with a strong lineup of Frankie Paul releases, underscoring the singer's prolific output during the 1980s. First up is Country Man, set for October 10, featuring an all-star roster of Jamaican session musicians including Sly & Robbie, Robbie Lyn, Willie Lindo, and Skully. Just a week later, on October 17, VP will release Frankie Paul's 1987 powerhouse set, Alesha.

October 24 brings two major releases. Frankie Paul's Live and Love, originally released in 1989 for King Jammy, offers 10 tracks exploring affairs of the heart alongside essential Rub-A-Dub cuts such as Style & Pattern and Run Come, all powered by the legendary Steely & Clevie. On the same day, VPAL will release Tenor Saw's Ring The Alarm on seven-inch vinyl, another Stalag Riddim classic and must-have for collectors and selectors alike.

Rounding out VP's catalogue releases for the month is Frankie Paul's 1991 album Tomorrow, arriving digitally on October 31. Recorded once again with King Jammy at his Waterhouse studio, the album features top-tier musicians including Chris Meredith, Mafia & Fluxy, and The Firehouse Crew.