The Upsetters – Return of the Super Ape

"Return Of The Super Ape" was the latest revelation from Lee Perry's Black Ark Studio, a psychedelic dub journey into uncharted sonic regions. The Longplayer has now been remastered by Pete Norman (Finyl Tweek) to state-of-the-art standards, with the original press artwork and inner Disco sleeve restored.

The 1978 album is the final chapter in the trilogy of albums from 1976 - 1978, following "Scratch The Super Ape" (aka "Super Ape") and "Roast Fish & Cornbread" of albums from the 1976 - 1978 period. Produced, mixed and arranged by Lee Perry at Black Ark Studio, with the skills of The Upsetters and additional vocals by The Full Experience on "Dyon-Anasaw" and "Tell Me Something Good"

The front artwork was designed by Lloyd Robinson (also known as the singer of the Studio One classic "Cuss Cuss"). Reggae expert Jeremy Collingwood says, "On The Return Of The Super Ape, released later in 1978, Perry moved outside the mainstream with a set that owed much to jazz with its loose structure and horn breaks. The title track took an early Perry production, U-Roy's 'OK Corral,' and reshaped it into another futuristic outing - just like the original that had appeared a decade earlier. At the time, few knew few knew what to make of it, and over the years the lack of a proper reissue meant it remained a hidden Perry gem. It also marked the end of a highly creative period at Black Ark."