New Age Steppers Action Battlefield Vinyl

'Action Battlefield': The quickfire follow-up to the New Age Stepper's self-titled debut, this set was also issued in 1981. A perhaps more melodic and accessible record than its predecessor, the bulk of the album is versions of tunes sourced from reggae imports of the period, featuring radical interpretations of songs by Bim Sherman, Horace Andy and B.B. Seaton. Ari Up of the Slits takes more of a frontwoman role here, singing lead on most tracks and bringing a lot of her own indomitable personality to bear on the material, even breaking briefly into German for her take on 'Problems'.

First time available on vinyl for 40 years, includes download card and printed inner featuring new sleevenotes and interviews by Oli Warwick.