The Liquidator

(H. Johnson)

Harry J All-stars, 1969

Recorded at Treasure Isle studio. Winston Wright on organ. Reused the rhythm from What Am I To Do with Tony Scott. The rhythm was also used in Tons Of Gold by Val Bennett. Peaked at number nine in the UK charts in 1969. Produced by Harry J. Time: 3:13.

• Various - Trojan Instrumentals Box Set, 1999

Harry J All-stars, 1969

Same recording but fades out earlier. Produced by Harry J. Time: 2:52.

• Various - This Is Ska, 1989
• Various - The Story of Jamaican Music, Tougher Than Tough, 1993
• Various - Trojan Explosion (free CD with Mojo August 2002 issue), 2002

Tommy McCook & The Supersonics, 1969

Produced by Arthur "Duke" Reid. Time: 2:40.

• Various - Trojan Revive Box Set, 2002

Bongo Herman & Bingie Bunny

DJ/percussion version called Chairman Of The Board reusing the 1969 rhytm track. Produced by Harry Johnson.

• Various - 400% Dynamite!, 2000

Vin Gordon & Corner Shots, 1979

Instrumantal called Liquid Horns. UK singles (Trojan TRO 9058) and (Attack 12" TACK 10) both with The Liquidator by Junior & Corner Shots on the b-side, 1979. Produced by Fatman. Time: 3:18.

• Various - Simply Rockers vol IV: Jamaican Music From The Vaults, 2003

The Specials, 1979

Part of a medley together with Skinhead Moonstomp. Recorded live at Aston University in 1979. Produced by Roger Lomas.

• The Specials - Live, Too Much Too Young, 1992

The Special A.K.A., 1980

Part of a medley named Skinhead Symphony, together with Longshot Kick The Bucket and Skinhead Moonstomp. Produced by Jerry Dammers & Dave Jordan. Time: 6:37.

• Various - Dance Craze The Best Of British Ska…LIVE! , 1990
• The Specials - Stereo-Typical, A's, B's & Rarities, 2000

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