VP Records reissues 'In The Light' Horace Andy

VP Records vintage imprint 17 North Parade will reissue Horace Andy's 1977 In The Light and its Prince Jammy dub companion on the Jamaican Rastafarian singer's birthday (Feb. 19). The digital deluxe version will be before on Feb. 5. Horace Andy's profile is already legendary in reggae circles (known for his early 70s hits with Coxsone Dodd, Bunny Lee and more) and has been internationally raised by his work with British trip-hop legends Massive Attack in the 90s until present day.

The In The Light collection, which is rightly regarded as one of Andy's strongest testaments, includes newly commissioned sleeve notes by Noel Hawks and exclusive photos in the packaging. In 1977, Horace Andy moved to Hartford, Connecticut from Jamaica and recorded this legendary album for Everton Dasilva. The two forged a musical partnership, but it came to an erupt stop two years later when Dasilva was murdered in NYC. In 1995, the revered label Blood & Fire also reissued this classic.

Currently, the 65-year-old icon is on the road with long-time collaborators Massive Attack for a mostly sold-out tour spanning Europe until the end of February.