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 Till I Cant Take Love No More (1983 UK 7 vinyl single also including California Style. The vinyl is in EX condition issued in the glossy picture sleeve ICE60) Track Listing: 1. Till I Cant Take Love No More 2. California Style
£7.99 used
EDDY GRANT Put A Hold On It (1988 UK 7 vinyl single also including New York Mix - 7 Edit picture sleeve R6191) Track Listing: 1. Put A Hold On It 2. Put A Hold On It - New York Mix - 7 Edit
£7.49 used
EDDY GRANT Dance Party (1986 UK Ice Records label 7 vinyl single also includes Rock You Good picture sleeve ICE64)
£7.99 used
EDDY GRANT Dance Party (1986 Japanese promo sample 7 b/w Rock You Good picture insert with lyrics on reverse 07.5P-441)
£9.50 used
EDDY GRANT Boys In The Street (1984 Japanese promo sample 7 b/w Time To Let Go picture insert with lyrics on reverse 07.5P-308)
£9.50 used
EDDY GRANT Till I Cant Take Love No More (1983 Japanese promo sample 7 b/w California Style picture insert with lyrics on reverse 07.5P-259)
£9.50 used
EDDY GRANT I Dont Wanna Dance (1982 UK 2-track 7 vinyl single with intact push-out centre also featuring the Acapella on the B-side. Complete with the Ice company die-cut paper sleeve ICE56)
£7.00 used
EDDY GRANT Cant Get Enough (1981 UK 10-track LP picture sleeve & lyric inner including Do You Feel My Love I Love To Truck & Give Yourself To Me. The picture sleeve is excellent and the vinyl has just light signs of play with little impact on play ICEL21) Track Listing: Do You Feel My Love Time To Let Go That Is Why I Love To Truck Time Warp (Instrumental) Cant Get Enough Of You Give Yourself To Me I Love You Yes I Love You KillEm With Kindness California Style
£9.00 used
EDDY GRANT Walking On Sunshine (1979 UK first press 8-track LP including the long versions of Living On The Frontline & The Frontline Symphony. The glossy picture sleeve is Excellent with minor shelf wear & the lyric insert has some foxing with age whilst the vinyl appears barely played ICE4) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
EDDY GRANT Cant Get Enough Of You (1981 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also including Neighbour Neighbour. Issued in an Ensign company die-cut paper sleeve the vinyl has just a little surface wear but remains in excellentcondition ENY207) Track Listing: 1. Cant Get Enough Of You 2
£7.99 used