Carl McKnight Sweat & Steel – The Devil's Out Tonight

 Year/Genre: 1975 Steelpan Funk
Matrix #: West Side Boys – 1002
Condition: Near Mint! 
Description: Trinidad-born Carl McKnight was a key figure in the Miami-based steelband and dub scenes of the 1970s. Sweat & Steel – The Devil’s Out Tonight is a rare and highly sought-after private press instrumental LP, blending heavy funk rhythms, haunting dub effects, and raw steelpan leads. Released on the tiny West Side Boys label, this album embodies the cross-cultural experimentation brewing in South Florida, where Caribbean immigrants fused traditional sounds with American funk and soul. Its deep grooves and spooky, reverb-laden textures make it a cult classic for crate diggers and sample hunters alike.
Price Suggestions based on Matrix #:
NM: $100–$150
VG+: $75–$100
VG: $50–$70

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