Available here is a 12" vinyl LP by Prince Buster - Big 5. It was issued in the UK by Melodisc and has the catalogue number MLP 12-157. Undated, the Discogs website indicates that this version appeared in 1972.

Identifiers - The record has the following marks -
Matrix / Runout - Side A - Stamped - MLP+LP+12+157+A
Matrix / Runout - Side B - Stamped - MLP+12+157+B

Synopsis - Ska and reggae on a largely rude and ribald theme, there’s an odd censorship at work, whereby certain words are bleeped out on occasions, with various buzzes appearing. There are only a few and it’s more humorous than overly detracting. In addition the approach is not consistent - some words escape the censor’s attention.

Vinyl Condition - Very Good - The record is quite bright and clean and although close examination will reveal a few light marks, there are no worrying scratches. For the most part the record plays very well but the first thirty seconds are a little uncertain, in that there are a couple of small jumps, a series of clicks, three deliberate buzzes (sounds like the censor could be practising) and then a much louder censor’s buzz. It makes the very start sound somewhat chaotic but from this point on all is relatively well - there is no jumping or sticking, although a few more light clicks may be heard. Background crackle/noise is present at times, sometimes variable in volume but not excessive. Oh and a few more buzzes from the censor!

Sleeve Condition - Very Good - Original front laminated outer cover with light signs of wear but no damage. The rear panel is a touch discoloured at the edges. The inner sleeve is plain white, die-cut, and again a little discoloured.

The track listing is as follows …

A1 - Big Five
A2 - Kinky Griner
A3 - Leave Your Man
A4 - Give Her
A5 - Bald Head Pum Pum
A6 - At The Cross
B1 - Fishey Fishey
B2 - The Virgin
B3 - Black Pum Pum
B4 - Every Man Pum Pum
B5 - Tonight
B6 - Wash The Pum Pum

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