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Among the leading proponents of both was \u003cstrong\u003ePhil Pratt\u003c\/strong\u003e, who since launching his Sunshot label in 1969 had demonstrated a keen understanding of Jamaica’s musical tastes and trends, with the popularity of his output from this time earning him a reputation as one of the island’s leading operators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout 1974, \u003cstrong\u003ePhil Pratt\u003c\/strong\u003e remained at the top of his game, producing and releasing hits by some of the finest vocal talents the island had to offer, with their number including such reggae luminaries as \u003cstrong\u003ePat Kelly\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAl Campbell\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Heptones\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHorace Andy\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDelroy Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eLinval Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e. The growing influence of the increasingly popular styles of roots and dub is clearly apparent in his work from this time, as evidenced on this 2CD set, which collects the cream of \u003cstrong\u003ePhil Pratt\u003c\/strong\u003e’s output throughout this transformative year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluding numerous tracks new to CD, \u003cem\u003eParty Time\u003c\/em\u003e provides the opportunity for fans of classic 70s reggae to enjoy some of the biggest Jamaican hits from the era alongside many overlooked rarities that finally receive a long overdue re-release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACK LISTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISC ONE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhil Pratt\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003eMy Heart Is An Open Book\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePat Kelly\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003eSummer Time\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAl Campbell\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003eWhere Were You\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAl Campbell\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003eUpsetter At the Control\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhil Pratt\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003eCatty\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelroy Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003eGo Away Little Girl\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelroy Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003eLove Got Me Doing Things\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhil Pratt All Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003eLove Got Me Version\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Heptones\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003eSwept For You Baby\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU Roy\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003eReal Cool\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Phil Pratt All Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003eCool Version\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISC TWO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Heptones\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003eParty Time\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBobby Kalphat\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003eZion Hill\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBobby Kalphat\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003eDub Hill\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrington Spence\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003eDiana\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Phil Pratt All Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e – \"\u003cem\u003eDiana Version\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinval Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003eGirl You Got To Run\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Phil Pratt All Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003eRunning Dub\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Doctor Bird","offers":[{"title":"2CD","offer_id":51758039138635,"sku":"R2906-1476","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot2025-05-02at19.44.28_32c3276d-fe24-46b4-ab04-ffaf3f04a45a.png?v=1752234980","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/party-time-the-sunshot-singles-1974","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}