Isaiah First Prophet of Old

Isaiah First Prophet of Old is an album by the Jamaican musician Big Youth, released in 1978. It was produced by Devon Russell.

Critical reception
LA Weekly wrote that the album "demonstrates that [Big Youth] is better off rapping than singing." Robert Christgau praised "World in Confusion". Trouser Press noted that "the groove is steady and appealing."

Personnel

 * Big Youth - Main Performer, Vocals, Percussion,
 * Rita Marley - Vocals
 * George Fullwood - Bass
 * Carlton "Santa" Davis - Percussion, Drums
 * Earl "Chinna" Smith - Guitar
 * Earl Lindo - Clarinet, Keyboards, Organ
 * Tony Chin - Guitar
 * Vin Gordon - Trombone
 * Sylvan Morris - Engineer, Percussion
 * Errol Thompson - Engineer
 * Keith Sterling - Piano
 * Uziah "Sticky" Thompson - Percussion
 * Scott Morris - Percussion
 * Judy Mowatt - Vocals
 * Herman Marquis - Saxophone
 * Bobby Ellis - Trumpet

Recording Information

 * Recording : Harry J Studio, Kingston, Jamaica & Joe Gibbs Studio, Kingston, Jamaica
 * Engineer : Errol Thompson