Artist: Eddy Grant
Genre: Reggae
Eddy Grant is a Guyanese-British musician born in 1948, who first achieved success with the multiracial band The Equals before launching a hugely successful solo career. With The Equals, Grant scored a hit with 'Baby, Come Back.' As a solo artist, Grant pioneered a unique sound blending reggae, pop, rock, and electronic music. His biggest hits included 'Electric Avenue,' 'I Don't Wanna Dance,' and 'Gimme Hope Jo'anna' (an anti-apartheid anthem). Grant built his own studio in Barbados and maintained complete artistic control. His music addressed social and political issues while remaining accessible and danceable. Grant's influence on British reggae and pop fusion is substantial. He continues recording and performing, maintaining his independence and artistic vision. Grant represents Caribbean music's successful fusion with rock and pop, demonstrating that reggae could incorporate electronic and rock elements while maintaining its roots.
Eddy Grant vinyl records (47)
EDDY GRANT I Dont Wanna Dance (1982 UK 12 vinyl single also including the Acapella version of the title track custom die-cut titled sleeve ICET56) Track Listing: 1. I Dont Wanna Dance 2. I Dont Wanna Dance - Acapella
£12.00 used
EDDY GRANT Living On The Frontline (1979 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also including Frontline Symphony [a superb dubbed-out version of the title track] plus Do You Feel My Love.. The vinyl comes issued in the glossy picture sleeve with alternate artwork MERX135) Track Listing: Side A: 1. Living On The Frontline Side B: 2
£9.00 used
EDDY GRANT Walking On Sunshine (1979 UK 12 single also featuring the instrumental Sunshine Jam Ice company die-cut sleeve. The sleeve shows a little age discolouration & the vinyl appears barely played GUY27-12) Track Listing: 1. Walking On Sunshine 5:20 2. Sunshine Jam 4:51
£7.99 used
EDDY GRANT Walking On Sunshine (2001 UK promo 12 single Tom Middletons Cosmos Vocal Mix b/w Tom Middletons Cosmos Dub custom picture sleeve plus press release SAM00537) Track Listing: 1. Tom Middletons Cosmos Vocal Mix 2. Tom Middletons Cosmos Dub
£9.49 used
EDDY GRANT Walking On Sunshine (2001 UK 1-track 1-sided promo 12 custom picture sleeve SAM00560) Track Listing: 1. Class A Remix
£9.49 used
EDDY GRANT War Party (1982 UK injection label 7 b/w Say I Love You picture sleeve AZ/1.977) Track Listing: 1. War Party 2. Say I Love You
£7.49 used
EDDY GRANT Cant Get Enough Of You (1981 Italian 7 b/w Neighbour Neighbour picture sleeve IC/1704) Track Listing: 1. Cant Get Enough Of You 2. Neighbour Neighbour
£7.49 used
EDDY GRANT I Dont Wanna Dance (1982 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also including an acapella version of the title track picture sleeve ICE56) Track Listing: 1. I Dont Wanna Dance 2. I Dont Wanna Dance - Acapella
£7.99 used
EDDY GRANT Harmless Piece Of Fun (1988 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also featuring Blood Money and Born Tuff picture sleeve 12R6180) Track Listing: 1. Harmless Piece Of Fun 4:18 2. Blood Money 4:28 3. Born Tuff 5:00
£7.99 used
EDDY GRANT Love In Exile (1980 UK 7-track LP picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl remains in excellent condition with little sign of play ICE19) Track Listing: My Turn To Love You Feel The Rhythm (Of You And I) Use It Or Lose It Nobodys Got Time Preachin Genocide Exiled (From The Love I Know) Everybody Dance
£17.00 used