{"product_id":"mad-professor-melodies-international-presents-ariwa-sounds-vinyl-2lp","title":"Mad Professor: Melodies International Presents Ariwa Sounds Vinyl 2LP - PRE-ORDER","description":"\u003cp class=\"faq-quote\"\u003e\"In 1979, Neil Fraser (artistically known as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last\u0026amp;q=Mad+Professor\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMad Professor\u003c\/a\u003e) founded Ariwa Sounds, the longest-serving and one of the most influential independently owned Reggae studios and record labels in the UK. From humble beginnings set up in the front room of Neil's home in South London recording on 4-track and homemade equipment, Ariwa would go on to record and release over 300 albums including works from some of the most impactful and storied artists of their time in the genres of Reggae, Dub, and Lovers Rock Whilst our previous release in collaboration with Ariwa captured the label's early sound, a shared performance with Neil in Osaka and regular visits to his South London studio inspired us to assemble this 15-track compilation, showcasing the label's output across 45 years. Our release emphasizes some of the label's greatest vocalists: Johnny Clarke, Sandra Cross, Kofi, U Roy, Sister Nancy, Queen Omega, Aisha, Garnett Cross, Abel Miller, Horace Andy and more — presenting the Motown and Stax influences in the Lovers Rock, but also provides a glimpse into the dubbier and more experimental side of the label, showcasing Ariwa's commitment to quality but also their personality, philosophy and their humour. Love songs, break-up songs, socially engaged songs, dub experimentations — this compilation is not a 'best of' Ariwa but a diverse and honest celebration of the label through the lens of Melodies International.\" - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMelodies International\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack double vinyl pressing (\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eplease note\u003c\/span\u003e: actual pressing color and packaging may differ from mock-up photo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Melodies International 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!---PREORDER START---\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preorder-module\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"preorder\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"preorderpolicy\"\u003ePre-Order Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you want to order additional items (\u003cb\u003eincluding other pre-orders\u003c\/b\u003e), please make separate orders. Otherwise, \u003cu\u003ewe will hold your order until all items are in stock and ready to ship\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScheduled ship dates are always estimates which are subject to change. If there is a substantial delay, we will contact you directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll vinyl pre-orders come with Turntable Lab stickers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!---PREORDER END---\u003e","brand":"Mad Professor","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":43320149835866,"sku":"rr-2487","price":47.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/files\/madpro-melodiesint-presents-ariwa-mock1.jpg?v=1778518770","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/products\/mad-professor-melodies-international-presents-ariwa-sounds-vinyl-2lp","provider":"TurntableLab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}