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| Scientist in the Kingdom of Dub | ||||
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| Released | 1981 | |||
| Recorded | 1981 at Channel One, Kingston, Jamaica | |||
| Genre | Dub | |||
| Label | Kingdom | |||
| Producer | Roy Cousins | |||
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Scientist in the Kingdom of Dub is an album recorded and released in 1981 by the dub musician Scientist. Recorded at Channel One Studios in Kingston, Jamaica, the album was produced by Roy Cousins. It was released by Kingdom Records.
Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/Scientist-In-The-Kingdom-Of-Dub/release/440190
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