Wailing Souls - Shark Attack (OAS-5163)

Artist: Wailing Souls
Title: Shark Attack
Catalog #: OAS-5163
Label: Greensleeves Records
Year: 1983
Format: 12" Promo Single
Condition: VG+

The Wailing Souls are one of the most enduring and respected groups in Jamaican music, and Shark Attack is among the most celebrated titles in their catalog — a record that serious roots reggae collectors actively seek out. Released on Greensleeves, the UK label that documented more of the early 80s dancehall and roots era than almost any other imprint, this promo pressing circulated ahead of the commercial release in limited quantities for radio and selector use. The Wailing Souls' harmonies and rootsy authority are fully present, grounded in a tradition stretching back to the Studio One era. This VG+ promo copy plays cleanly — an essential piece for the roots reggae or Greensleeves collector.