{"product_id":"musical-youth-the-youth-of-today-vinyl-lp-record-vg","title":"Musical Youth – The Youth of Today – Vinyl LP Record (VG+)","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord -VG+ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover - G+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eMusical Youth – The Youth of Today\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eA vibrant early-1980s reggae\/pop crossover album from Birmingham’s teenage sensations, \u003cem data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eMusical Youth\u003c\/em\u003e. Following the global smash “Pass The Dutchie,” this release captures the youthful energy and tight musicianship that made the group stand out in the UK charts. Produced by Peter Collins and issued locally by MCA Records (ML 4661), the album blends socially conscious themes with bright, radio-friendly reggae rhythms. Tracks like “Heartbreaker,” “Gone Straight,” and “Youth of Today” continue the accessible reggae-pop formula, while deeper cuts such as “Children of Zion” and “Never Gonna Give You Up” reflect the group’s roots influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eThis South African pressing presents well visually, with the classic sleeve artwork showing the band posed with instruments against the distinctive woodchip backdrop. A strong nostalgic seller, especially for collectors of early 80s UK reggae-pop and chart crossover material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eReggae \/ Pop Reggae \/ Early 80s UK Reggae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eTrack Listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eSide One:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003ePass The Dutchie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eHeartbreaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eGone Straight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eBlind Boy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eRockers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eYouth Of Today\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eSide Two:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eYoung Generation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eMirror Mirror\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eChildren Of Zion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eNever Gonna Give You Up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eRub ’N Dub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eSchoolgirl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426247131357,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/1633\/files\/20250606_150648.jpg?v=1771277453","url":"https:\/\/www.cplanaudio.co.za\/products\/musical-youth-the-youth-of-today-vinyl-lp-record-vg","provider":"C-Plan Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}