{"product_id":"the-congos-1","title":"The Congos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 05\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e VP Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease type:\u003c\/strong\u003e RSD Essentials Yellow w\/Red Splatter \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVinyl LP Pressing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmerging onto the worldstage via Lee Scratch Perry's 1977 masterpiece Heart Of The Congos, the group established a unique cache in the international reggae market. Cedric Myton, Watty Burnett, and Roy Johnson struck out on their own to produce Image of Africa and Congo Ashanti, both released in 1979. Each album is remembered for a distinct studio sound, more mainstream than Scratch's hazy experiments and in line with the late 70s golden era. Standout tracks include \"Youth Man,\" \"Days Chasing Days,\" \"Hail The World Of Jah,\" and \"Thief Is In The Vineyard.\" Featured players include Ernest Ranglin, Sly \u0026amp; Robbie, and Tommy McCook. The reissue features the images by acclaimed photographer Antoine Giacomoni. Newly remastered with liner notes and rare images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDays Chasing Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJackpot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHail The World Of Jah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducation Of Brainwashing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYouth Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoyo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThief Is In The Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Congo Ashanti (RSD Essentials)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43295768248409,"sku":null,"price":39.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1566\/5093\/files\/congo-congo-ashanti-Cover-Art.webp?v=1778200809","url":"https:\/\/www.yellowdogdiscs.com\/products\/the-congos-1","provider":"Yellow Dog Discs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}