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I just bought Ras Midass- Rain and Fire LP. It is on Harry J Records from 1979. All the musicians are well known: Horsemouth, Chinna, Sly, etc. However, I can't find much info on the internet and the LP is not listed here. Is this the same person as Ras Midas? Is the LP obscure?

ANY help would be appreciated.

Just listened to the Lp and the label on the actual wax does say "Ras Midas" instead of "Ras Midass" like the cover.
Also, www.rasmidas.com has some info and samples of this LP.
Would still like to know about it's availability/obscurity if anyone can help. Looks like it sold a lot of copies back int the 70s but is it something I should be careful with because I may never get another copy?

Anyone?????

It's very rare. Has gone several times for £60+ on eBay.

For me personally I can't understand why. I think it's a good album but not that great.

hi jason
he is the one and only ras midas
my god i have been looking for this album and wondered who could rip it for me.
tracks like"hole in the bucket" "good old days"have been driving me crazy ever since i listened to them on a audio tape long time ago.as a matter of fact i don't have any ras midas on cd it be"rastaman in exile" and"stand up wize up"
yeah it's a wicked lp.it's his first ever released long play
iam going to pm you my brother.
fadel

I stick with kalcidis

Is this the same Ras Midas who recorded "Trouble Town" with I Roy. That is one of my favorite tracks and has DJ I roy at his best imo.

Dave

i believe it's truly one of ras midas greatest albums.trouble town is in it
worth to have on one's collection
fadel

if i remember there is an interview with him here www.reggae-vibes.com/