Artist: Judge Dread
Genre: Reggae/Novelty
Judge Dread was the stage name of British reggae artist Alex Hughes, who became known for his rude, comedic records that brought reggae and ska to British audiences. He holds the record for the most consecutive single releases banned by the BBC, as his suggestive lyrics regularly ran afoul of broadcasting standards. Hits like 'Big Six,' 'Big Seven,' and 'Big Eight' achieved chart success despite (or because of) their risqué content. Judge Dread was notable as a white artist who found success in reggae, helping popularize the genre in Britain. His music combined authentic Jamaican musical styles with British music hall humor. Despite the novelty aspect, his records featured genuine reggae musicianship.
Judge Dread vinyl records
12 Judge Dread new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
JUDGE DREAD Dreadmania - Its All In The Mind (1973 UK 12-track stereo LP by the legendary late Snodland superstar who almost single handedly introduced Ska & Blue Beat to the UK. The picture sleeve shows minimal shelf wear & the vinyl remainsin excellent condition with just a few spindle marks and a single cosmetic scuff on track 3 side one to show for over forty years TRLS60) Track Listing: All In The Mind Big Six Deception Dr
£34.00 used
JUDGE DREAD Je TAime (Moi Non Plus) (1976 UK 7 vinyl single also including Look A Pussy both in the vein that made the Judge the most banned person [not] on BBC radio die-cut plain sleeve CT65) Track Listing: Je TAime (Moi Non Plus) Look A Pussy
£8.99 used
JUDGE DREAD Y Viva Suspenders (1976 UK 7 single another goodly helping of naughtiness by one of Snodlands finest exports also including Confessions Of A Bouncer plain company die cut paper sleeve CT99)
£7.99 used
JUDGE DREAD Christmas In Dreadland (1975 UK 7 vinyl single also including Come Outside plain die-cut paper sleeve CT99) Track Listing: 1. Christmas In Dreadland 2. Come Outside
£8.99 used
JUDGE DREAD Big Six (Classic 1972 UK 7 vinyl single by the man who was almost single handedly responsible for bringing Reggae to the masses also including One Armed Bandit. Needless to say banned by the BBC for the risque nursery rhyme lyrical content but this is still probably the one record by Alex that you will instantly recognise
£12.00 used
JUDGE DREAD Lovers Rock (1979 UK 7 solid centred vinyl single also including Ska Fever picture sleeve. The sleeve displays minimal wear whilst the vinyl aside from just a couple of light cosmetic hairlines remains in excellent conditionSIR4028)
£9.00 used
JUDGE DREAD Big 10 (1975 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four-prong centre also including Rasta Chat plain die-cut sleeve CT77)
£9.00 used
JUDGE DREAD Jingle Bells / The Hokey Cokey (1978 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre housed in festive picture sleeve. The sleeve has only light storage wear and the vinyl looks barely played EMI2881)
£9.00 used
JUDGE DREAD Lovers Rock (1980 French advance issue of the 7 vinyl single with wide centred stock labels also featuring Ska Fever unique picture sleeve. Obtained from the private archives of the famous RTL Radio Library in Paris the sleeve has a RTL Radio stamp on the back & there is a promo stamp & a Mai 1980 review date stamp one side of the label
£12.00 used
JUDGE DREAD The Touch (1979 UK demonstration A label 7 vinyl single with four-prong centre includes Going Down picture sleeve EMI2913)
£9.00 used