Presenting the first ever Lucky Luxury Version LP, as well as the first-ever Lucky Luxury physical release, Limited edition of only 200 copies pressed.
Based in Kansas City, MO, L.L. is an established veteran of the US ska scene. Previously based in Lawrence, Kansas, he served as the guitarist for the highly regarded instrumental ska/reggae group The Secondhands (1996-2000), and its vocal off-shoot that came in the form of Brent Berry & The Roots Crew (2000-2002), and The Shop (2004-2006), another 60's-styled ska and reggae group that in typical ‘show band’ fashion focused on the choicest cuts from vintage Jamaican producers of legendary stature.
Enjoy these re-licked and re-worked reggae and rocksteady rhythms that originally appeared on the 2015 release, "Lucky Luxury...Goes SKA!".
Side A contains versions done in traditional 60's/early 70's style and fashion.
Side B contains late 70's & 80's dancehall, steppers, and digital version excursions.
1. Penny In The Fountain
2. Sharper Suede
3. Camp For The Night
4. Jungle Jaguar
5. Penny In The Dancehall Version
6. Sharper Stepping Version
7. Camp For The Version
8. Jaguar Computer Style
Limited edition 12" vinyl version contains one version of each rhythm per side, ideal for selectors who like to keep 2 copies in their arsenal!
Written, arranged, performed, recorded, mixed & mastered by Lucky Luxury (Eric K. Johnson)
“Sharper Stepping Version” written by Eric K. Johnson & Joe Sears
Art & Design by Tom Johnson
Audio mastered by King Django at Version City
Lacquer cut by Dave Eck at Lucky Lacquers
Vinyl pressed by Waxxy Poodle Pressing
Additional players heard throughout:
Chris Leopold (trombone, trumpet)
Dan Pem (tenor saxophone)
Joe Sears (vocals)
Sim-Jay (vocals)
