The British Reggae Artists Famine Appeal Team Lets make Africa green again 1985 Vinyl 12"

The British Reggae Artists Famine Appeal Team – Lets make Africa green again (1985) [12-Inch]

A UK reggae collective release on Island Records, Lets make Africa green again captures the mid-’80s charity spirit on a 12-Inch single. Issued in 1985, it brings together British reggae voices under the BRAFA banner.

Why we rate it

BRAFA stands for British Reggae Artists For Africa, and this Island Records release clearly states its charitable purpose. The original notes specify that all profits from sales were paid by Island/BRAFA to the Save the Children Fund for long-term development in famine-affected areas of Africa. Additional pressing detail from the notes: runouts are stamped, with “Jonz” and “Sound Clinic” etched.

Release details

• Label: Island Records
• Year: 1985
• Country: UK
• Format: 12-Inch
• Catalogue number: 12 BRAFA 1
• Pressing info: 1985; 12-inch

Condition & grading

Media: Very Good (VG).

Good to know

• Original sleeve notes state all profits from sales were paid to the Save the Children Fund via BRAFA for long-term development in famine areas of Africa.
• Runouts are stamped except for “Jonz” and “Sound Clinic”, which are etched.