News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. November 4, 2024: 17 North Parade, an imprint of VP Records, in association with Harmony House, will reissue Beres Hammond’s Just A Man on November 28, 2024, exclusively for Record Store Day Black Friday. This US-only limited edition will feature a newly remastered full-color vinyl pressing featuring the original “Rolls Royce” cover art, making it a treasured collector’s item for fans.
A highly sought after album on the Rare Groove circuit, Just A Man is prized by collectors, with original copies being rare and elusive. First released by Joe Gibbs, the album captures Hammond’s early creative flair, mixing reggae with elements of funk, R&B and disco. The album’s production features contributions from Hammond, Willie Lindo and Ivor Lindo, each adding their own special touch. Tracks like “Do This World a Favor” and “Keep My Wheel Turning” are favorites in the Funk & Soul scene, known as classic 2-step dance floors.
With a career spanning over four decades, Hammond is recognized as one of reggae’s most iconic voices, known for hits like “Rock Away” and “They Gonna Talk.” Awarded the Order of Jamaica and an honorary doctorate from the University of the West Indies, his influence on reggae and love rock is immeasurable. Just A Man offers a rare glimpse into his early musical explorations beyond reggae.
This reissue, backed by a group of renowned musicians including Val Douglas, Mikey Chung, Dean Fraser, Clive Hunt, Harold Butler, Robbie Lyn and Pam Hall, brings new clarity to the album’s intricate arrangements. The Just A Man reissue will be available at participating Black Friday Record Store Day stores across the US on November 28, 2024.
