Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s Disco Devil Vol. 4 continues the run of extended Black Ark discomixes, drawing from sessions recorded between 1977 and 1979. Issued via Studio 16, this set captures Perry at his most inventive, reworking roots material into spacious, rhythm-led explorations built for sound system play.
Featuring cuts from Augustus Pablo, Junior Murvin, The Upsetters and more, these versions stretch and reshape familiar themes into hypnotic, echo-laden forms. Perry’s production leans into deep bass, swirling effects and loose, evolving arrangements, pushing each track beyond its original structure.
A strong snapshot of the Black Ark at full tilt, where dub experimentation meets roots reggae in extended, heavyweight form.