VP Records imprint, 17 North Parade and Beres Hammond’s Harmony House will reissue the singer’s Just A Man on November 28, exclusively for Record Store Day Black Friday. This US-only, limited-edition release will feature a newly remastered coloured vinyl pressing with the original Rolls Royce cover art, a prized collectible for fans. A treasured album on the Rare Groove circuit, Just A Man holds significant value among collectors, with original copies elusive on the resale market and highly sought after.
Originally released by Joe Gibbs, Just A Man captures Hammond’s early creative range, venturing beyond reggae into the realms of funk, R&B, and disco. The production is a collaboration among Hammond, Willie Lindo, and Ivor Lindo, with each producer lending a unique touch to individual tracks. With a career spanning more than four decades, Hammond is one of reggae’s most revered voices, known for enduring hits like Rock Away and They Gonna Talk .
Honoured with the Order of Jamaica and an honorary doctorate from the University of the West Indies, his impact on reggae and lovers rock is profound. Just A Man provides a rare look at his early explorations in sound, capturing his curiosity and adaptability as he ventured into new genres. Backed by a stellar lineup of musicians – including Val Douglas on bass; Mikey Chung on guitar; Dean Fraser and Clive Hunt on horns; Harold Butler and Robbie Lyn on keyboards; and Pam Hall on backing vocals – this remastered edition bri.