Aswad are a British reggae group, noted for adding strong R&B and soul influences to the reggae sound. They have been performing since the mid-1970s, and have released 21 albums. Their UK hit singles include the number one "Don't Turn Around" (1988) and "Shine" (1994). "Aswad" is Arabic for "black". They are three-time Grammy Award nominees.
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Reggae Rewind20 Aug 2021Vinyl
Rise and Shine Again and Again (Deluxe Edition)9 Jan 2017Vinyl
Aswad Showcase14 Jul 2009Vinyl
New Chapter Of Dub10 Mar 2009Vinyl
Aswad Vs the Rhythm Riders18 Jul 2006Vinyl
Cool Summer Reggae2002Vinyl
Roots Revival1999Vinyl
Big Up15 Sep 1997Vinyl
Rise and Shine Again!3 Mar 1995Vinyl
Dub: The Next Frontier1995Vinyl
Rise and Shine1994Vinyl
Dance Hall Mood4 Jan 1993Vinyl
Firesticks1993Vinyl
Too Wicked1990Vinyl
Distant Thunder1988Vinyl
Rebel Souls1984Vinyl
Not Satisfied1982Vinyl
Aswad1982Vinyl
A New Chapter of Dub1982Vinyl
New Chapter1981Vinyl
Hulet1979Vinyl
One Shot Chilla13 Sep 2016 · EPVinyl
Calling / Do That Thing13 Sep 2009 · SingleVinyl
What Is Love?22 Jun 2009 · SingleVinyl
If I Was19 Jul 1995 · SingleVinyl
You’re No Good1995 · SingleVinyl
ShineJun 1994 · SingleVinyl
Warriors1994 · SingleVinylRecords from MusicBrainz, completed with the release lists of Deezer and Apple. Sleeves from the Cover Art Archive and the same lists.
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