Reggae & Dancehall Vinyl 2311 Items

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2015 | US | Original (Afrikon Blood)

Ras Nyto & Teacha

Know Dem Self

Release: 2015 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Bongo Time & Kris Naphtali

Great And Thunderable

7" | 2014 | US | Original (Yantra)

Release: 2014 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Tena Stelin & Kris Naphtali

Peace And Love

7" | 2014 | US | Original (Yantra)

Release: 2014 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Bongo Isaac & Kris Naphtali

Declaration Of Iration

7" | 2012 | US | Reissue (Yantra)

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2014 | US | Original (Positivevibes)

Nishka & Kris Naphtali

Show Me A Purpose

Release: 2014 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2015 | US | Original (Akashic)

Ras Teo & Rebel Steppa

Jahoviah

Release: 2015 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2016 | US | Original (Akashic)

Fred Locks & Brizion

Roll Call

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2017 | US | Original (Akashic)

Ras Amlak & Jah Sonic

Everyday

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Icho Candy / Vania Colours & Russ D

Come Down Babylon / Open Your Eyes

10" | 2014 | US | Original (Black Redemption)

Release: 2014 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fred Locks / Micah Shemaiah & Will Tee

Hail The Emperor / We Know

10" | 2014 | US | Original (Black Redemption)

Release: 2014 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fred Locks / Ras Mcbean & King Alpha

Evil & Evil / Stay Away

10" | 2015 | US | Original (Black Redemption)

Release: 2015 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fikir Amlak & Jah Marcus & Imperial Sound

Don't Sleep / Listen

10" | 2019 | US | Original (Black Redemption)

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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One Africa + Three Wicked Men

Fikir Amlak Mts Kai Dub

10" | 2021 | US | Original (Blackheart Warriors)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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10" | 2022 | US | Original (Blackheart Warriors)

Fikir Amlak Mts Kai Dub

African Gem + Royal Son

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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10" | 2023 | US | Original (Red Peak Sound)

Fikir Amlak

Conquering The Wicked

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Journey Gold Marble Vinyl Edition

Black Symbol

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Reggae Archive)

30,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Dubquake)

Unlisted Fanatic

Ubuntu Time / Blackman

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lee Scratch Perry X Bob Riddim

Destiny

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Delicious Vinyl Island)

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Willie Williams

Words Of Knowledge

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Willie Williams is one of those outstanding reggae individualists who has carved out his own musical niche, making a lasting impact as a beloved roots vocalist and lyricist. His unusual vocal tone is distinctive and affecting, and he has taken a singular approach to music production which parallels his uncommon spiritual beliefs; like his friend and collaborator, Yabby You, Williams is one of a select coterie of reggae figures who wear dreadlocks and celebrate the culture of rastafari, but who reject the notion of Haile Selassie’s divinity, standing firm in their belief in Jesus Christ. He will always be best remembered for his landmark Studio One recording “Armagideon Time,” which was memorably covered by The Clash, but Williams’ career has been long and varied, his story taking in many different twists and turns. Another truly original reggae great.

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Dennis Brown

Lovers Paradise

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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One of the most beloved of reggae vocalists, Dennis Brown was more popular than Marley in his native land and rated ‘the Crown Prince’ overseas for his excellence. Lover’s Paradise is an intriguing compilation of the early 1990s, gathering work for Bunny Lee and colleagues. Along with a retitled ‘Have You Ever,’ and ‘Wild Fire’ in the guise of the title track, there is a mix of agreeable love ballads, including Dennis’ takes on Carlton and the Shoes’ immortal ‘Love Me Forever,’ and originals such as ‘Woman I Tell You No Lie’ and the devotional ‘Wolga Nagga Fire,’ plus there’s a hot cut of ‘Sleng Teng’ too. D Brown fans take note!

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Early B

Immortal

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Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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During the early 1980s, stylistic dancehall toaster Earlando Neil became Early B chatting on the sound systems Soul Imperial Hi-Fi and King Majesty, consolidating his reputation on the mighty Kilimanjaro. Scoring many hits before his untimely death in 1994, the posthumous compilation Immortal was compiled by Ossie Thomas, the producer of some of B’s greatest work; highlights include the smash hit ‘Gateman Get Fraid,’ the desultory ‘Imitator,’ the sadly prescient ‘If You A Coward Leave Out Badness’ and the salutary ‘Honourable Nesta Marley.’ Highlighting Early B’s lyrical prowess, Immortal lives up to its title for sure.

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Crucial Vibes

Control Yourself

Extra Stylez Splatter Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A gifted guitarist and singer-songwriter, Lascelles Beckford has a long history in reggae. After playing with Harold Butler in the late 1970s, Beckford began fronting Crucial Vibes, based in Old Harbour, west of Spanish Town, the band making waves in Canada in 1983. One of the leading Jamaican backing bands of the mid-1980s, debut album Control Yourself is an excellent blend of hard-hitting roots tunes, protest music and sophisticated love songs, all driven by their excellent musicianship, with the percussionist Skully and saxophonist Dean Fraser adding exquisite touches. Quality from start to finish – one for all roots connoisseurs.

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Kill Emil

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original

47,99 €*

I Just Can't Stop It Magenta Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Reggae & Dancehall

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Extra Stylez is Kill Emil's comeback album after four years, a 16-track fusion of Reggae Hip-Hop and Hip-Hop vibes.
Featuring 13 international MCs, the album's global groove is classic yet fresh. Dive into Kill Emil's signature style, seamlessly blending timeless beats with modern energy.

Extra Stylez is a celebration of diverse sounds, showcasing the extra style that defines Kill Emil's musical journey.

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The Beat

LP | 2024 | EU | Reissue (RhIno)

33,99 €*

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Pressure Sounds)

Release: 2024 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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1 LP reissue of The Beat's debut album, including the hits "Mirror in the Bathroom" and "Tears of a Clown" in Magenta vinyl. Breakout of original album. This Syeor release is Side A/B from the English Beat 2LP Expanded RSD format

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The Skatalites

Ska-Boo-Da-Be

30,99 €*

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (On The Corner)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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a Sino/Japanese twist.

In the early 1960s Justin Yap and his brother Ivan [aka ‘Jahu’] ran the Top Deck sound system from their family’s ice cream parlour and restaurant in Barbican, Kingston. The local success of the sound system encouraged them to venture into the recording business, and by 1962 Justin had recorded singers Larry Marshall, Ephraim ‘Joe’ Henry and Ferdie Nelson. The fledgling label enjoyed a modest local Jamaican hit in 1963, with trumpeter Baba Brooks and the Trenton Spence Orchestra's “Distant Drums” issued on Top Deck Records as the b-side to Larry Marshall’s hit “Too Young To Love”. As a fan of exotica composer Martin Denny, Justin had heard “Jungle Drums” on Denny’s 1959 LP “Afro-Desia”. His liking for Martin Denny would prove fruitful later, when Justin recorded the Skatalites in a mammoth all-night session in 1964 at Clement Dodd’s Studio One on Brentford Road.

By 1963-1964, hundreds of ska tracks were being recorded by Clement Dodd, Arthur ‘Duke’ Reid, Vincent Edwards, Vincent Chin, Leslie Kong and Prince Buster and others. Justin had linked up with Allen ‘Bim Bim’ Scott, a friend of Clement ‘Coxson’ Dodd, owner of the Studio One label who had already recorded the musicians who became the Skatalites.

Justin and Ivan organised a session in November 1964 at Studio One; it lasted 18 hours. The length of the session allowed for alternate takes to be recorded, but the highlights of the sessions were the five original compositions by Don Drummond – “Marcus Junior”, “The Reburial”, “Confucious”, “Chinatown” and “Smiling”. The first two are in tribute to the Pan-Africanist Marcus Garvey; “The Reburial” refers to the occasion of his interment in Jamaica in 1964, his remains having been brought from the cemetery in Kensal Green London, where he was originally buried in 1940, and reburied in King George VI Memorial Park Kingston [later renamed National Heroes Park].

Along with these originals were some well-chosen cover versions. Two came from the Duke Ellington songbook: “Ska-Ra-Van” is of course Ellington and his trombonist Juan Tizol’s classic composition “Caravan”, while “Surftide Seven” is Ellington’s “In A Mellotone”. The LP title track “Ska-Boo-Da-Ba” is a version of Bill Doggett’s 1958 “King” US 45 “Boo-Da-Ba”. “Ringo” had also appeared on Arthur Lyman’s “Taboo” LP [1958] as “Ringo Oiwake”. Originally it was sung by Hibari Misora – a very famous vocal song in Japan, recorded in 1952, the melody composed by Masao Yoneyama. Yet another tune copped from Lyman’s “Taboo” LP is “China Clipper”, composed by the pianist / arranger / orchestrator Paul Conrad.

The last track on this fine LP is “Lawless Street”, a feature for Roland Alphonso. Unlike the other Skatalites, Roland wasn’t a graduate of the celebrated Alpha School, like many of Jamaica’s top musicians from Bertie King to Yellowman. Alphonso was a graduate of Boys Town School in Denham Town. “Lawless Street” was another tune that was recorded twice at the session – the second version features vocal ‘peps’ and exhortations by DJ King Sporty.

By late 1966, Justin emigrated to the USA, settling permanently in New York. There he took up US citizenship and was called up to serve in the US Army in Vietnam, In the early 1970s he worked in computers and eventually drove a New York cab. In his all too brief involvement in the competitive Jamaican music business he certainly left his mark as a producer. He produced some of the best ska ever made, and the LP reissued here is perhaps the most coherent LP in that genre, deriving as it does from a single session.

The celebrated record producer at Randy’s Studio, Clive Chin:

“It wasn’t the fact that they [the musicians] really love Justin; it was the fact that Justin used to pay them the right money and make them comfortable. Make sure them have them smoke, them food, them drink, and after them finish they got paid.” Unlike many other producers, Justin actually attended the sessions.

It stands as his defining legacy in Jamaican music history.

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Champagne Dub

Rainbow

27,99 €*

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Lovedub Limited)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Champagne Dub is a collective of selected artists who come together to practice psychedelic dub rituals. Lysergic weather front top-loaded via betamax"s hippocampus trapdoor melding Catto"s studio into a rainbow of textures, formless places, and emotional sonics awash with resonant poy-rhythms. Champagne Dub is a mission in space-dub whose "crew" took a few too many wrong turns. "We are here to bring raw metamorphic rock-rituals that escaped our minds."

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Prince Fatty

Mercedes Benz

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Anthony Johnson

Togetherness

18,04 €* 18,99 € -5%

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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John Holt

Peace Maker

17,09 €* 18,99 € -10%

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Gregory Isaacs

Maximum Respect

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Baby I Love You / Kaze No Tani No Naushika

Irie Love

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Smart Move)

Koi Ni Ochitara / Sakurazaka

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reggae covers of Che'Nelle's "Baby I Love You" and Narumi Yasuda's "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind"!

7" cut from the compilation "J-Pop Covers in Reggae Lovers" produced by Smart Move Records/Lee Francis!

This is a 7" cut from the compilation "J-Pop Covers in Reggae Lovers" produced by UK reggae label Smart Move Records/Lee Francis, featuring a cover by Irie Love, an island reggae songstress from Hawaii. Side A features Che'Nelle's "Baby I Love You" and Side B features Narumi Yasuda's "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.

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Mynx / Adele Harley

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Smart Move)

Dub Judah X Kibir La Amlak

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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English Reggae covers of Crystal Kay's "Koi ni Ochitara" and Masaharu Fukuyama's "Sakurazaka"!

7" cut from the compilation "J-Pop Covers in Reggae Lovers" produced by Smart Move Records/Lee Francis!

This is a 7" cut from the compilation "J-Pop Covers in Reggae Lovers" produced by UK reggae label Smart Move Records/Lee Francis, featuring Mynx singing Crystal Kay's "Koi ni ochiraraita" and Adele Harley singing Masaharu Fukuyama's "Sakurazaka". This is a coupling of English cover of "Sakurazaka" by Masaharu Fukuyama sung by Adele Harley.

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Best Foot Forward

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Before Zero)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Antwerp Gipsy Ska Orkestra

Revolution

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Zephyrus)

23,99 €*

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Ms Prod.)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Get ready for a musical revolution! The Antwerp Gipsy Ska Orkestra is back, and this time, they're turning the music world upside down with their electrifying new album, "Revolution (Never Has Been Simple)." This groundbreaking project, produced by the modern genius Lunaman, features an infusion of new energy and talent with the remarkable addition of 18-year-old sensation Ramadan Sali, who has been a fan of the band since the tender age of three. But before we dive into the future, let's take a moment to appreciate the rich history of the Antwerp Gipsy Ska Orkestra.

A Journey Through Time and Sound: The Antwerp Gipsy Ska Orkestra Story The Antwerp Gipsy Ska Orkestra's journey is a testament to the transformative power of music. Rooted in the vibrant city of Antwerp, Belgium, this innovative collective began its musical voyage decades ago. Their story is one of passion, diversity, and an unshakable commitment to crafting unforgettable sounds.

The band's unique blend of Gypsy and Ska, along with an eclectic mix of world influences, has earned them a dedicated global following. With each album, they pushed the boundaries of musical fusion, forging a path where genres intertwined, creating something entirely unique. Their evolution has been an ongoing exploration of culture, rhythms, and the unifying language of music.

"Revolution (Never Has Been Simple)": A New Era of Sound And now, they're back with "Revolution (Never Has Been Simple)" – a title that perfectly encapsulates their journey. Produced by Lunaman, known for his innovative approach to modern soundscapes, this album is a breath of fresh air for the music world. It's a bold step forward, a revolution of their own creation, and a testament to their constant willingness to reinvent themselves.

Meet the Prodigy: Ramadan Sali But that's not all that makes this album special. The Antwerp Gipsy Ska Orkestra has also welcomed a young prodigy into their ranks: Ramadan Sali. At just 18 years old, he's not only an extraordinary talent but a lifelong fan of the band, having followed their music since he was three years old. His fresh energy and creative spirit have injected new life into the band, making "Revolution" a truly remarkable chapter in their history.

"Revolution (Never Has Been Simple)" Unveiled This album is more than just a collection of songs; it's a testament to the band's enduring spirit, their journey of growth, and their unyielding commitment to the craft of music. The tracks on "Revolution" are a thrilling mix of genres, emotions, and messages. From the high-energy dance anthems to soul-searching ballads, this album encapsulates the complexities of life and the raw power of music to connect with our hearts.

Get Ready for the Revolution! As we eagerly await the release of "Revolution (Never Has Been Simple)," mark your calendars and prepare to join the musical revolution. This album is a testament to the Antwerp Gipsy Ska Orkestra's ongoing legacy, a fusion of the past and the future, and a celebration of the unifying power of music. Stay tuned for release dates, sneak peeks, and all the excitement surrounding this revolutionary musical masterpiece. The Antwerp Gipsy Ska Orkestra is back, and the world is about to witness a "Revolution" like never before!

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Manu Shamba

Patchword !

18,74 €* 24,99 € -25%

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Flower Coast)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall, Pop

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Patchword is Manu Shamba's 1st LP album! The French-Swiss singer-songwriter reveals to us through this opus a warm and colorful musical universe, inspired by his travels and enriched by his multiple influences: French song, reggae-ragga, blues, soul and even hip-hop!

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Full Dub

Forward

24,29 €* 26,99 € -10%

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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No Sports

Early Sessions

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Toasters Men In Underwear - Live At Mad Butcher

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The US ska-heroes captured live in a German studio, during a couple of days off from their 2023 European tour. 'Men In Underwear' contains impromptu live versions of 11 popular Toasters tunes!

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One More Bullet

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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One More Bullet is the ninth studio album from the ska band The Toasters. Released in 2007, the album was the first Toasters release on Stomp Records. It was their second album not to be released on Moon Ska Records (excluding early records); as that label became defunct in 2000.

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Don't Let The Bastards Grind You Down

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Don't Let The Bastards Grind You Down is the seventh studio album by The Toasters. It has a much more mature sound than their previous albums and wasn't as solely focused on one genre (2-Tone) as their other albums before it had been. The album's cover includes the supposed-Latin motto, "Illegitimis non carborundum", which is supposed to mean "one must not be ground down by the bastards", although it is largely faux-Latin, with "carborundum" (intended to look like a Latin gerundive) actually referring to silicon carbide, a type of abrasive.

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Dub 56

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Vinyl reissue of third wave ska classic from 1994, originally released on Moon Ska NYC. At the time of release, the ska scene was on the verge of breaking into the mainstream. Excitement electrified the air. No album captured the sheer exuberance of this time like Dub 56. From the opening note to the closing refrain 14 tracks later, the listener is drawn into a party that just doesn't want to end - the band play like they're standing in front of an ecstatic hometown crowd. Highlights include "Mona" with it's irrepressible melody and swing, Skatalite Lester Sterling on "Dancin'" and "Marlboro Man," "Midnight Hour" shows just how much fun you can have with a soul classic, and of course title track with the toasing skills of Coolie Ranx. Essential Third Wave Ska album.

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2x12" | 2024 | UK | Original (Above Board Projects)

Optimo 25 (Part 2)

35,99 €*

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Optimo (Espacio) started life as a weekly club night. It was born at The Sub Club in Glasgow on a wet, windy, wintry November Sunday night in 1997. Run by JD Twitch and partner in crime Jonnie Wilkes. Optimo was a reaction against what felt like an increasingly conservative musical soundtrack in clubs here at that time. Clubland felt as if it had become very bland and a bit too serious; it was the era of the dawn of the Superstar DJ. Clubs often felt like bastions of male energy. It seemed dance music and culture was going somewhere far, far away from where it was meant to be. The notion of fun had got lost.

It was no longer the world they had devoted ten years of their lives to already, and lots of their friends felt the same. When the opportunity came up to do a Sunday night at The Sub Club it felt like the perfect opportunity to rip it all up and start again. So they did. There was nothing in the city (or possibly anywhere) like it. As the club believed wholeheartedly in what they were doing, there was no pressure from The Sub Club to fill the club. So, they embraced the freedom. Groups of people who had never been in the same room at the same time before came together. A community of kindred spirits started to emerge.

Word spread, slowly. Lots of people checked it out. Many loved it, some hated it. The core of the Optimo idea was to embrace music they loved that might work on the dancefloor from whatever era or genre they thought felt right. It might not seem very radical now but at that time it was revolutionary.

After about a year and a half, the club went from having 100 people attending most nights to suddenly one week having 500 people turn up. It was very weird. It was as if a collective light bulb went off in people’s heads in Glasgow. From that week on, until the very last weekly Sunday night at the Sub Club, in 2010, over a decade later, it was packed.

There were 550 Sunday Optimo nights. A LOT of music was played. So, what was the music? People often find it hard to pin down exactly what Optimo is. This has been a positive but also a negative as we live in a world where people want easily defined “brand identities”. The simplest definition of the music played is “music for dancing”, which of course is a very broad definition. Even better than trying to define it in words, we have these 2 volumes of music that give a hint of what that might be.

This is not a “Best of Optimo” or a “Greatest Hits of Optimo” compilation. For people who come to, or used to come to the nights there are of course “Greatest Hits”. But, over such a long timespan they are “hits” belonging to a certain moment in time and space. Someone who came to Optimo in 1997 would have a completely different notion of the big tracks at the club to someone coming in 2003, or 2010, or today. This compilation is just a snap shot missing several genres that might make up the DNA of Optimo. There is though a broad sweep through lots of music Optimo loves, that they believe is amazing. Music that they know will rock a dancefloor, that they have played between 1997 and 2023. Of course Optimo nights were not all about rocking the dancefloor. The first hour was always a time for them to play music they loved that often was far removed from the dance. Side 1, Volume 1 of this compilation is the kind of music one might hear at the very start of an Optimo night.

Optimo have always loved a good slogan. The most long lived, and fitting Optimo slogan is "We Love Your Ears", which is in essence what it is all about to them.

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2x12" | 2024 | UK | Original (Above Board Projects)

Optimo 25 (Part 1)

35,99 €*

Memories Of Old With Ernest Ranglin And Tyrone Downie + Dub

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Roots Architects

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Fruits)

10,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (A-Lone Productions)

I-Man Cruz

In A Mission

21,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | Original (Fontoyard)

Farmer Marcus

Feel This Strain

9,74 €* 12,99 € -25%

Release: 2023 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Showcase Volume 1 Red Vinyl Edition

Justin Hinds

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Peckings)

32,99 €*

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Jah Fingers)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A selection of Justin Hinds finest cuts with horn dubs.

Limited to 100 copies on red vinyl in picture sleeve.

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Frankie B

Scratch Mi Back / Fruity

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Evidence Music)

Little Lion Sound

Kingston Journey

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Soul II Soul feat. Nadine Caesar

Nothing Compares To You

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Funki Dread)

11,39 €* 11,99 € -5%

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Red Robin)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Soul II Soul revitalises the iconic “Nothing Compares to You,” now featuring the mesmerising vocals of Nadine Ceaser. Initially penned by Prince and famously interpreted by Sinead O’Connor, this rendition is infused with a reggae twist, expertly mixed by long-time collaborators Mafia and Fluxy, who have deep roots in London’s music scene alongside Jazzie B.

Continuing to build on a remarkable legacy, this release pays homage to Soul II Soul’s sound system origins and is a powerful testament to music’s ability to unite.

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Tippa Lee & Naram

Reggae A Mi Girl

14,39 €* 15,99 € -10%

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Sad Fun)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Veteran Jamaican deejay Tippa Lee returns to the fold with a playful twist on the classic love song, professing his adoration for sweet reggae music and all its provided him.

As per usual, the enigmatic Naram is on riddim duties with a retro-futuristic piece of rub-a-dub mixing live Simmons drums, acoustic piano and a menagerie of colourful synths.

Paired with a stripped back dub version, mixed to tape, and mastered for full effect by New Zealand’s Downbeat Mastering, this is another essential 45 from the Red Robin camp.

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Vana

Viimne Ratsu / Kuu Maa

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Ace Tone)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Vana is a true Estonian lowkey gem, a duo (Ajukaja & Edith Karslon) who deal boldly with pop music clichés. On their debut 7” they cue up a track by beloved 80’s Estonian beachtown band to give it some new attire. A version & context of their own. They manage to lift a pseudo reggae track to present day & make it resonate here & now. Easy does it.

The B–side sees Vana on a pop trek. “Kuu Maa” is a real heart melter with its dreamy vocals, arousing piano line, guitar licks & funky bass. Grab that dictionary to catch each & every chunk of emotion on here. Or just let it slowly sink in. Lets go!

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Arkology

Into The Valley Dub

The New International Sound Of Hedonism

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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.. Abi Shanti engineered.......more sooon

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Jaya The Cat

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Bomber Music (Code 7))

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lusinda & The Ragga Twins

The Don

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Hustler)

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Higher Bound)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Hustler Records announces THE DON as its debut release; a beast of a track, leaning more towards heavy breaks with a Ragga vocal and emotive strings. THE DON is all about remembering you are THE DON of your own life and you never walk alone.

THE Ragga Twins: The Ragga Twins started out on London's Unity sound system, and are regarded as pioneer s of the scene. AllMusic called them "crucial cogs in the development of U.K. dance music.

Lusinda: One of the female DJ’s actively pushing boundaries and scenes forwards. Her eclectic taste in music overspills into her sets; ranging through anything bass heavy; House, old skool, Techno, Drum & Bass, UKG and Grime. She focuses on the raw end of the sound whilst still being both accessible and innovative. For more than 16 years DJ Lusinda has been djing around the globe; South America, Europe and USA.

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Akae Beka

Bless Go Roun

25,99 €*

Mighty Massa Meets Dub Kazman

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A Journey Rediscovered: 'Bless Go Roun' by Akae Beka & Higher Bound Production LP vinyl release distributed by TRS Records.

In the world of reggae, some albums possess an enduring quality that transcends time and genre boundaries. Akae Beka and Higher Bound Production's 'Bless Go Roun,' originally recorded in 2006, is undoubtedly one of those albums. Making its vinyl debut, 'Bless Go Roun' presents an exciting opportunity to rediscover this gem.

'Bless Go Roun' encapsulates the essence of Akae Beka's musical genius, blending roots reggae, dub, and mysticism into an intricate tapestry of sound. From the moment the needle drops, you're transported to a world where spirituality and rhythm unite to create something truly magical.

The album's opening track, "Ye Lands," serves as a captivating opener, setting the tone with VB's signature, spiritually charged lyrics. As the album progresses, tracks like "Nomo", "Bless Go Roun," "Starting From" and "Exodus" showcase Vaughn Benjamin's lyrical prowess, addressing themes of Rasta, love, unity and self-discovery. As the album unfolds, it becomes evident that 'Bless Go Roun' is not merely a collection of songs but a spiritual journey through sound and soul with tracks like "Giddeon", "Homing Zone" and "All Out" to name a few. Akae Beka's profound lyrics, combined with the impeccable and intricate arrangements and production by Ryan "Ishence" Willard of Higher Bound, create a sonic landscape that feels both familiar and otherworldly. A level of spiritual introspection rarely found in modern reggae.

In a world overflowing with ephemeral music, 'Bless Go Roun' stands as a timeless masterpiece, a testament to reggae's capacity to inspire, uplift, and provoke contemplation. Akae Beka's spiritual wisdom, coupled with Higher Bound Production's meticulous craftsmanship, has yielded a vinyl gem deserving of a place in every music enthusiast's collection. This release isn't just a reissue; it's the rediscovery of a hidden musical treasure that demands repeated listens, as each spin reveals new layers of complexity and lyrical depth.

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Roots Man Take Over

12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Rough Signal)

12,79 €* 15,99 € -20%

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Jah Works)

Jah Rej & Seventh Sense

Seventh Wonder

12,99 €*

Payoh Soulrebel / Newentun All Stars

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A timeless 60's ska instrumental inspired by Prince Buster's 7 Wonders Of The World. Featuring members of Seventh Sense, Goldmasters, The High Notes & Dub The Earth. Sounds great in your living room & in the dance on a sound system.

Bass: Malcolm Goldmaster Sax: Tim Hill Drums: Richie De Ruige Guitar: Dan Foster Percussion, Guitar, Keys: Jah Rej Keys: Franco Agresta

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Sugarman

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Newentun Resistance)

13,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Roots Renegade)

Skari

Artibella

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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All Stars All You Fascists Bound To Lose

Key Day & Newentun

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Newentun)

11,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Satta Studio)

Johnny Clarke

Come Let We Gather

11,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Tito Pontet / Roberto Sanchez

La Fera

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Newentun)

7,79 €* 11,99 € -35%

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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We Play Sound / Life On Line

Earl Sixteen, I-Mitri

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Bababoom Hi Fi)

12,59 €* 13,99 € -10%

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Roots Renegade)

Johnny Clarke

Open Your Eyes

11,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Ales Cesarini Feat. Payoh Soulrebel

Nyabinghi + Dandelion

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Newentun Resistance)

21,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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I-Leen / Matah / High Paw / Sista Awa / Belen Natali / Chalart58

Women Soldier

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (La Panchita)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Live Ya Life Red Vinyl Edtion

Scotch Bonnets

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Jump Up)

26,99 €*

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Fasle Idols)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall

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First time on vinyl for debut album from Wash DC ska/reggae troop, on red wax. This 16 track 10th Anniversary edition includes many early favorites with guest appearances from ANGELO MOORE of FISHBNE and JORGE PEZZIMENTI of THE PIETASTERS & LOVING PAUPERS fame. Limited to 500 copies.

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Lee Scratch Perry

King Perry

27,99 €*

G.T. Moore & Goldmaster All Stars

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Conceived, written and recorded during the Covid pandemic, "King Perry" was produced by Daniel Boyle, and features guest performances from Greentea Peng, Shaun Ryder, Tricky, Marta, Rose Waite and Fifi Rong. Two tracks were also co-produced with Tricky, who releases Perry"s last recorded performances on his False Idols label. Record producer, composer, singer, and pioneer of the dub music genre Lee Scratch Perry passed away in August 2021. His influence over popular music since the 1970s is hugely significant, with artists including Bob Marley & The Wailers, The Clash, Beastie Boys, Max Romeo, Junior Murvin and The Orb all enriched by Perry"s legendary touch, innovative studio techniques and production style.

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Individualism

12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Partial)

Don't Believe Him / The Village

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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`Individualism’ is a brand new track from the British reggae veteran and general all-rounder G.T. Moore alongside Goldmaster All Stars.

* Deep musings on a slow-paced roots reggae rhythm which takes on a heavier dimension on the B-side dub mix.

* The production on this is reminiscent of a late 70’s / early 80’s outing.

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Gregory Isaacs

7" | 2015 | UK | Reissue (Jamaican)

12,34 €* 12,99 € -5%

Bayè / Russ D In Front Room Studio

Release: 2015 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Two killer Gregory vocal tracks back to back produced by the hitmaker from Jamaica Bunny’Striker’Lee

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Dawchy

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Dig This Way)

8,99 €* 11,99 € -25%

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Makkum)

This Is Frafra Power

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2016 | EU | Original (Red Wig)

This Is Kologo Power

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (All Nations)

Simon Nyabinghi

Days Of Dub

3LP | 2024 | DE | Original (Round Hill)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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After more than 15 years producing singles and dubplates, Days OF DUB is Simon Nyabinghi's first full lenght album. It offers 12 original dub tracks produced and mixed at All Nations studio, and includes Featurings with innovative artists:Youthie, Kulture D, Iman Onedub. The album particularly explores the sounds of synthesizers and drum machines typical of the 80s while remaining in the pure tradition of dub, mixed with lots of echo and reverbs. Built on the same format as the greatest dub albums, it takes us progressively an alternative rhythmic and atmospheric journey such as experienced in a sound system session. From the initial percussion-based phases through the powerful meditative stages until the biggest "stepper" hits. Faithful to the codes of the genre and reinforced by true originality of composition, it is destined both to purists and to younger fans.

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Rebelution

Live In St. Augustine

37,99 €* 39,99 € -5%

Release: 2024 / DE – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Return Of The Raggamuffin

Skarra Mucci

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (X-Ray Production)

31,34 €* 32,99 € -5%

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Viva Bertaga 1983 2023 Edition Limited Edition

Berurier Noir

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Archives De La Zone Mondiale)

45,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Soulbeats)

Rising Tide

Pixel Prison

36,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Harlem Shuffle)

Hot Sauce Volume 4

22,79 €* 23,99 € -5%

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Baco)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Here is the much anticipated volume 4 of the HOT SAUCE compilation LPs dedicated to the Trojan related UK labels between 1965 and 1975.
HOT SAUCE VOLUME 4 features outstanding original Rock Steady, Boss Reggae and early Reggae (“Reggay”) tracks including rare songs, overlooked gems, hidden treasures and a couple of hits.
The record labels showcased on this fourth volume are Amalgamated, Big Shot, Duke, Explosion, Grape, High Note , JJ Records, Treasure Isle and Trojan.
The tracks here have been selected according to their musical interest firstly, their rarity, and their complementarity.

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Danakil

Dialogue De Dub

24,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Studio One Kings Yellow Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Soul Jazz)

LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Red Wig)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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This is a very special one-off new special edition of one of the most popular of all the Soul Jazz Records" collections that has been out of print for many years! Featuring great new sleeve design as well as a special Colored Vinyl pressing, Studio One Kings is a "who"s who" of the world"s greatest reggae artists. Studio One"s list of singers launched at the famous label reads like a roll call of Jamaican music. Horace Andy, Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe, Freddie McGregor, Johnny Osbourne and more. This album features classic and rare tracks that span the breadth of the legendary Studio One catalogue: Ska, Roots, Rocksteady, Lovers and more from the 1960s and 70s. The album also comes with sleeve-notes by the great writer Chris Salewicz, author of books on Reggae Explosion, Rude Boy as well as books on Bob Marley, The Rolling Stones, Jimmy Page, Joe Strummer and more.

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Atamina

Sycophantic Friends

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Red Wig)

Lahcen Akil

Tizi Inzit

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Red Wig)

Ayuune Sule

Putoo Katare Yire

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Red Wig)

This Is Zologo Beat

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (X-Ray Production)

Manudigital

Step Up

24,79 €* 30,99 € -20%

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

The Oldians

Soul'in Jamaica

28,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

Cosmic Shuffling

Xmas Ska

13,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Trikoma)

Trikoma Banda

Itotzen

10,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Pias/Loop)

L.A.B

Introducing

18,99 €* 19,99 € -5%

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Xterminator)

Fatis Tapes In The Oven

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Redman International - We Run Tings Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (VP)

24,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Catch 22 / Ricochet Glacial Clear Blue Vinyl Edition

Count Dubula

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Cqql)

20,99 €*

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Under the name Count Dubula, LA based multi-instrumentalist, music producer and composer Jordan Chini performs, records, and mixes old-school style dub/reggae in the various traditional styles of his inspirations (like Scientist, King Tubby, and Lee Scratch Perry). With a love for recording live instruments and analog synths, Count Dubula’s rhythms and melodies are recorded to tape, then married to an analog mixer and improvisation-ally mixed, accompanied by a space echo, spring reverb, and hi-pass filter.

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Barry Brown

Love And Protection