Reggae & Dancehall Vinyl 1767 Items

V. Vinstrick / The Vibrators

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A great collection of classic roots recordings from the mid-70's for the singer who came close in challenging Bob Marley & Dennis Brown for reggae's crown. All re-mastered recordings available as 30-Track 2CD-Deluxe Digipak and 23-Track 2LP-set in a gatefold sleeve, both with in-depth sleeve notes by Noel Hawkes. The release is supported by several summer festival appearances.

Only Johnny Clarke would come close to challenging Bob Marley & Dennis Brown for reggae's crown, his unequaled run of hit songs, powered by Bunny Lee and King Tubby's aggravating versions, continued without a pause during the mid-70's leading Johnny to twice being named Jamaica's Artist Of The Year (and the signing of a two album recording deal with Virgin's Frontline label). Many of Johnny Clarke's classic roots recordings gathered here were first given wider international exposure in 1998 with the release of Blood & Fire's excellent 13-Track "Dreader Dread - 1976-1978" compilation, which has disappeared from the market for several years. Now re-mastered and drastically expanded, with a new artwork and entitled "Creation Rebel" the release captures the very essence of what is now regarded as the golden age of roots music!

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Love Is Not Your Game / Depending On You

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (JJ / Reggae Fever)

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Spade / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this classic Roots material by V. Vinstrick and The Vibrators from around 1968!

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Harry & Radcliffe

History / Just Be Alone

Vessel Of Love Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this classic Roots material by Harry & Radcliffe from around 1969!

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Hollie Cook

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Merge)

19,99 €*

Jack Lord & The Disciples / Upsetters, The

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Hollie Cook combines her unique vocal talent and charisma to craft a dynamic strand of lovers rock with enduring tropical vibes, weaving a path from her West London roots to an arena of diverse collaborations, critically acclaimed records, and iconic live appearances around the world. Cook’s ability to surprise, delight, and progress solidifies her position as one of the most exciting voices in reggae, and this is clear on her third full-length and Merge debut, Vessel of Love. Cook’s music career commenced at age 19, when family friend and punk trailblazer Ari Up asked Cook to join the raucous ’70s post-punk outfit The Slits for their reformation in 2006. Thrown into the deep end she thrived, and quickly cut her teeth with four years of back-to-back shows around the globe. Her talents recognized and nurtured, she then released her first solo album Hollie Cook in 2011, with a revered 2012 dub album follow-up, while singles such as “Milk & Honey” and “That Very Night” gained support from influential radio stations across Europe. Cook's latest, Vessel of Love was produced MARTIN "YOUTH" GLOVER (Killing Joke), who describes Cook’s songs as “sharp lyrical observations and clever word play combined with an exquisite and informed pop sensibility.” Special Indie Store version pressed on limited edition pink vinyl.

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Economic Crisis / Dub Crisis

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Black Art / Reggae Fever)

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Overstand Entertainment)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this classic Roots material by Jackie Bernard and The Upsetters from around 1978!

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Morgan Heritage / Runkus

Selah / Talk Pon Road

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Partial)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this nice Roots material by Morgan Heritage and Runkus flowing on "Mile High Riddim"!

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Boombastic Crew

Automatic Sound Killer

7" | 2016 | UK | Original (Pressure Sounds)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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• Top Drawer 90's selection from the Boombastic Crew aka Nick Raphael (Manasseh. Riz Records, Roots Garden) and Gil Gang (Tuff Scout, Riz Records) with a tune that does what it says in the tin. Sound murderation!

• A hardcore instrumental sound system bullet which has hints of King Jammy, Jah Tubbys and Unity Sounds.

• This originally came on the back of a Riz 12” back in the early 1990's which is now a costly record to secure.

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Lloyd Parks

Money for Jam

Riddimentary - Suns Of Dub Selects Greensleeves

Release: 2016 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Musings on the downside of his financial situation. A great session musician who worked with the premier of Jamaican studio outfits in the mid 70s and is still in demand. His Parks label was an outlet for his solo productions that usually featured himself as vocalist. Money for Jam was cut with Sly Dunbar on drums and is one of the most sought after of records on the Parks label. Comes in a hand stamped sleeve.

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Suns Of Dub

LP | 2017 | UK | Original (Greensleeves)

The Clarendonians / Don Drummond

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Suns of Dub is a performing ensemble and production team, creating unique sound experiences that blend live instruments and dub influenced genres. Their hybrid reggae sound includes live melodica, steel pan, nyabinghi drums, live dub and DJ effects. The group has been working and releasing music together since 2010.

Riddimentary - Suns of Dub Selects Greensleeves pairs the group with the Greensleeves and VP Records catalogue of reggae masters for a musical tour through the crucial tracks that have formed the outlook and output of the ensemble. The set is a continuous DJ mix of seventeen songs on CD. Twelve selected full tracks on vinyl LP and both the mix and seventeen full tracks on the digital album.

Among the featured artists on the album is the legendary Augustus Pablo, whose son Addis is a founding member. Riddimentary is the perfect bridge for dub reggae and progressive music fans to connect with all-time reggae classics from Greensleeves and VP Records.

Producers credits include Augustus Pablo, Joe Gibbs, Errol Thompson, Prince Jammy/Lloyd "King Jammy's" James, Henry "Junjo" Lawes, Sugar Minott, Linval Thompson, Winston Riley

For fans of Diplo, Prince Fatty, Mr Williams, Rockers and Roots Reggae.

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A Day Will Come / VAT 7

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Shockin Austin / Reggae Fever)

The Versatiles / Milton Boothe

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Nice repress of these classic tunes.

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Worries A Yard / Yield Not To Temptation

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Deltone / Reggae Fever)

The Gaylads / The Upsetters

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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These tracks are nice and original 1968 roots recordings from the Deltone archive.

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I Wear My Slanders / If You Don't Mind

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Upsetter / Reggae Fever)

Dreadlocks Never Run Away

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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These tracks are nice and original 1969 roots recordings from the Upsetter archive.

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Keeling Beckford

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (12 Star Records / Reggae Fever)

8,99 €* 9,99 € -10%

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2016 | UK | Original (Nice Up!)

Poirier

Positive Up Feat. Face-T

10,79 €* 11,99 € -10%

12" | 2016 | EU | Original (Dubwax)

Release: 2016 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Taken from the acclaimed album "Migration", which covers a myriad of bass genres, this opening track "Positive Up" finds Poirier in a deep dubby dancehall mood. Reminiscent of classic Unity or Jammy's productions, the 80s digital vibe is updated to suit modern dancehalls and soundsystems.
Regular collaborator Face-T provides the vocal counter, once again displaying his brilliant lyricism and delivery, whilst also evoking the legendary Shinehead with a whistling solo - its been a while since we heard one of those!

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Bandulu

New Foundation

7" | 2015 | EU | Original (Only Roots)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Rawax proudly welcomes Bandulu to the family! Together with Jamie Bissimire, John O'Connell & Lucien Thompson we came to the point that the time is right to present some of Bandulu's great productions on the Foundation Series. Stay tuned!

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Donovan Carless

Be Thankful

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Ethiopians / Delroy Wilson

Reggae Hit The Town / This Life Makes Me Wonder

7" | 2015 | EU | Original (Spade / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Devon Russel, Lloyd Robinson / The Hippy Boys & Vin Gordon

Baby Let's Reggae Now / Tribute To A Great Man

7" | 2015 | EU | Original (Hot Shot / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2015 | US | Original (Black Roses)

Barrington Levy

Acousticalevy

Release: 2015 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Benny Page & Sweetie Irie

Party With You

12" | 2015 | EU | Original (High Culture)

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Major Lazer & Pharrell / Elliphant

Aerosol Can Remix / Down On Life Remix

7" | 2015 | EU | Original (Teka)

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Reggae & Dancehall

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Postman / Superfast Black Vinyl Edition

Hollie Cook

7" | 2015 | UK | Original (Mr Bongo)

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2012 | EU | Original (Stix)

Taggy Matcher

Devils Pie

2LP | 2011 | UK | Original (Scotch Bonnet)

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Side A lifts the vocal from Devil’s Pie by D’Angelo and adds it to a nicely
rocking reggae groove result! And on the flip side there's a killer reggae dub version of WU-TANG’s
C.R.E.A.M !!

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Mungo's Hi-Fi

Forward Ever

Release: 2011 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Mungo’s Hi Fi are at the controls delivering their latest productions featuring megatons of talent from a dream lineup of MCs. Mungo's Hi Fi champion the evolution of reggae, dub and dancehall music and are reinvigorating soundsystem culture.

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The Legendary Studio One Records - Original Classic Recordings 1963-80

2LP | 2011 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

LP | 2010 | CZ | Original (Easy Star)

Release: 2011 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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This album here is a lightning roller coaster musical journey through the music of Studio One, the most important record company in the history of Jamaican reggae music. Ska and Rock Steady feature from the greatest names in reggae: The Skatalites, The Maytals, Marcia Griffiths and The Heptones alongside vocal and roots styles from Horace Andy, Willie Williams and Wailing Souls; DJ and dancehall styles from Michigan and Smiley, Prince Jazzbo and Lone Ranger; plus some wicked instrumental and dub. It's all here! 100% essential foundation style.

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Easy Star All-Stars

Dubber Side Of The Moon

Release: 2010 / CZ – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Roots Tribe Showcase: Love Jah More

LP | 2010 | EU | Original (Roots Tribe)

7" | 2010 | US | Original (Balanced)

Release: 2010 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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11,5 track strong LP on the Dutch Roots Tribe label (January 2010). All tracks produced by Slimmah Sound. Fat beats included. Vocal & dub style.

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Richie Phoe

Bumpy's Lament

14,99 €*

As Far As I Can See / Jah Jah See

Release: 2010 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Amazing instrumentals in best El Michel's tradition with a touch of Roots Music, straight from Canada - we love it.

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Reemah, Inesi

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Silly Walks Discotheque)

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Real Rock)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A:. The beautiful and grounded queen out of St. Croix, Reemah, bemoans the injustices she sees in her contribution to the riddim “As Far as I Can See”. True to the tradition of reggae roots, the tune is reflective, firing scrutiny at the system. B:. Inezi with “Jah Jah See” Born and bred in Spanish Town, the capital of St. Catherine, Inezi has a front seat to the injustices of society. He is no stranger to the effects of crime and violence reminds us that the almighty is not blind to the heartlessness of the wicked. Nuff food for thought delivered in a strong voice.

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Zion Train

Zion High Feat. Dubdadd

15,99 €*

2LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Dubwiser)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Real Rock Records proudly presents an exciting collaboration between the legendary Zion Train and the British sing-jay Dubdadda. This single, extracted from the early 2000s album “Original Sounds Of Zion,” is a true sound system thriller. The tune features catchy horns and irresistibly danceable rhythms, with Dubdadda in top form. It comes with a special Zion Train label design. Don’t miss out on this one!

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Dreadzone

Nine Black Vinyl Edition

40,99 €*

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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In The Shell Colored Vinyl Edition

Paolo Baldini Dubfiles

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (La Tempesta Dub)

34,99 €*

Azzurro / Una Carezza In Un Pugno

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The third solo album of the Italian producer is released eight years after his previous At Song Embassy, Papine, Kingston 6, an album/documentary recorded and filmed in Jamaica back in 2015. Over this eight-year span, Baldini intensively toured through Europe, United States and Latin America, and worked as a producer for artists like Mellow Mood, L.A.B., Forelock, Noiseshaper, Imperial Sound Army, Dubblestandart, and for well- established reggae labels like Pressure Sounds and Echo Beach. Differently from his previous albums, in which Baldini’s approach was tightly linked to the tradition of Jamaican dub (and where his works focused on re-editing and re-purposing materials coming from different sources), the starting point for the beat-making of In The Shell was the writing of original music, a blank page on which to develop every single track. This time, the core of the production and song-writing is rooted in the creation of instrumental tracks in the studio; only at a later stage did Baldini look on the outside, establishing the necessary connections and collaborations for the entire album. The shared element among the songs in the record is the use of a palette of ethnic sounds and samples, recorded and archived by Paolo Baldini himself during his various trips to Africa, and on which he later carried out his unique electronic production and post-production work – the distinctive feature of his musical aesthetics. The personal and family ties that led the Italian producer to visit Sub-Saharan Africa, and especially Senegal, granted him an exclusive observation standpoint on day-to-day contexts which are usually not accessible to those who don’t have a key to participate in the family life of these communities, and allowed him to respectfully use this advantage to record original and unique samples.

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Adriano Celentano

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Clan Celentano)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Infini-T Music)

Nytto Dread

Kush

Loving Paupers & Victor Rice

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Infini-t music (chalice Sound) presents a brand new 7” - 45rpm vinyl release: Nytto Dread “kush", an original song mixed by Roberto Sánchez at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio and mastered by Ibon Larruzea, Euridia Estudios.

Nytto Dread unique style alongside the Emeterians vocal trio on the backing vocals, with an instrumental made by the legends: Mafia & Fluxy, alongsinde the international known Spanish Forward Ever Band.

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Ladders Dub

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Jump Up / Easy Star)

26,99 €*

Nazamba, Sammy Dread & O.B.F

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jump UP partners with Easy Star to release limited edition vinyl for the dub version of Loving PAUPER's latest "ladders" by the one and only Victor Rice. Random colored vinyl, hand numbered stickered sleeve limited to 200 copies. Darlings of BBC presenters DON Letts and David Rodigan.

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Evening Love

12" | 2024 | UK | Original (Dubquake)

15,99 €*

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (D3 Elements)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Thompson Sound and Dubquake Records team up to offer O.B.F-style versions of iconic roots & rub-a-dub tracks from Linval Thompson's label. Gems from the 70s and 80s that’ve been reworked by Rico O.B.F using original recordings. Each release comes with a reinterpretation of the original vocal, dubs, and a mix with our dearly missed Nazamba pon the version!

After 'Curfew' and 'Sweet Sensimilia', here’s 'Evening Love', the third banger in this series: a freshversion of Sammy Dread's 'Morning Love'! A passion-infused song known for its appearance on the legendary dub-album 'Scientist Meets The Space Invaders'.

On 'She Nah Lie', Nazamba's poetry is filled with warmth & romance, backed in finesse by the Roots Radics. To finish things off nicely, Katja Bot gives the artwork her magic touch.

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Synchrojack

Sugarhouse

LP | 2024 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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D3 unveils a collection of unreleased tracks from the British duo Synchrojack, who have previously released material on Ferox, Mosaic, 4th Wave and Vibes And Pepper Records. The compilation, entitled "Sugarhouse", is divided into two EPs. The first part features 3 original tracks entitled "Trap & Move, Unlock & Power of Eight", accompanied by remixes from Russ Gabriel, the mastermind behind the Ferox label, and Tom Churchill, a respected figure in deep house from Cardiff. Expect high quality deep house tracks characterised by dynamic drums, enchanting basslines and lush synths, all coming together to create an irresistible and seamless groove.

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The Wailers

The Best Of The Wailers

Prince Istari Meets Erik Satie

Release: 2024 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Whereas before all jamaican recordings were made for 7-inch single releases, this recording session was held to release the longplay album “The Best Of The Wailers“, the very first album by The Wailers, and the very first album in reggae at all.
Recorded before their involvement with Lee Perry but not released until 1971 this is The Wailers at their soulful best. The songs are simple yet powerful. There are great harmonies between Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, and unlike their later releases with Island records the sound isn't embellished. Each and every song is memorable, they are all classics.

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Inna Heavy Dub Encounter 2024 Repress Edition

LP | 2024 | EU | Reissue (Sozialistischer Plattenbau)

Mister Leu & The Nyabinghers

Release: 2024 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Repressed due to high demand… ltd 200 with blue artwork sleeve

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Born To Skank

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Association Mister Leu)

25,99 €*

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Room In The Sky)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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“Born to Skank” is the title of the second album by Mister Leu & the Nyabinghers which follows“Born to Reggae”.10 original titles of which Mister Leu & the Nyabinghers are the authors, composers and performers.An album dedicated to ska that could be listened to at Jamaican dances in the 60s.It was recorded in several transfers in the Pyrénées Orientales during the year 2023 inRecord It studios, Les Fauteuils Rouge and La Casa Musicale by Chromatic Records.Twelve artists were brought together on this album influenced by The Skatalites, New York Ska Jazz, JazzJamaica, Toots & the Maytals, Laurel Aitken.The 1st Title “We are the Nyabinghers” played to the Nyabinghi/Burru rhythm. A tribute toLloyd Knibb, legendary drummer for the Skatalites.Secondly, “Good Thing” was commissioned by the American label Stubborn Records, requestingto the Nyabinghers to reinterpret one of their productions for the compilation Still Stubborn Volume5.Coming third is “Rooster Company”, a ska jazz instrumental, with organ colors.Hammond.Follows in fourth “Give Me Fire” already present on the 1st album. A rocksteady that the band hadwant to re-record electric version.Coming in fifth, “C’est comme ça”, a committed Blue Beat in French.Here we are in the middle of the album with “If I were a rich man”, a calypso inspired by Mento“Rich man” by Stanley Beckford, to make you jump.We continue in seventh, with S.K.A. A song in French, with melodica to makeskanking rude boys and rude girls on the beach while enjoying a cocktail.Very heavy for this 8th title, entitled “Hornet ska”. Recorded in a big band in the colors of JazzJamaica. Tribute to trombonist Rico Rodriguez.We embark for South America with, in 9th grade, “Dieguito”. A Latin Ska that speaks of afootball legend. Duber by Eole Dub as guest.And finally, in 10th, “Skolumbo”. A ska with a brass section and big band choirs andan ultra grooving rhythm, homage to Prince Buster. Ska has always been influenced bytelevision series, gangster films or westerns. There, it's Columbo.

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Joseph Cotton

New Fashion Way

25,99 €*

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2021 | UK | Original (Original Gravity)

Maroon Town

Around The Fire

11,39 €* 11,99 € -5%

Corollary 1 DJ Sotofett And Ossia Remixes

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited edition original 7" single - only 250 copies!

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O.M. Theorem

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (O.M. Theorem)

9,99 €*

Mystical Powa Ft. Idren Natural / Benjammin / Piyazawa

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Third release on O.M. Theorem is a nuclear club bomb featuring remixes by Ossia and DJ Sotofett as well as two VIP mixes of Lemma1. DJ Sotofett with his Dub-heavy output on Honest Jon's and Sex Tags Amfibia invites Ghanese Afro-Dub drummer Ekowmania for vocals and usual collaborator LNS for keyboard works on his bright, tight and colourfull Steppers remix. Bristol and Peng! Sounds Ossia drives the mixing desk in tru Dub-fashion with a classic riddim that meets an avant garde melody pattern going in and out of the mix. Both of the VIP mixes rebuilds percussion and bass while exploring further corners of UK-style Bass Music with Roots in D'n'B and Steppers.THIS 12" IS CUT With Loud Volume FOR Excellent Club USE!

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Hold A Gathering Riddim

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Lion's Den)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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African People - H.I.M. Speech

Earl 16

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Partial)

15,99 €*

Junior Flames / Woodfield Rd Allstars

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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* Top slice of early 90’s digital roots from reggae legend Earl 16, best known for his work with the likes of Lee Perry, Augustus Pablo, Mikey Dread, Leftfield and Dreadzone.

* Produced by Earl Sixteen and previously only available on Earl’s 1992 LP `Boss Man’ (released on CD as `Roots Man’).

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Why You Half Break My Heart? / Skinheads Dema Stomp

7" | 2024 | WW | Original (Original Gravity)

Release: 2024 / WW – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Planets)

T Dynamix & Lisa Ellis

Alone / Your Love

18,99 €*

Human Nature / Human Dubwise

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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An obscure late 80s double sided killer brought to light! Originally released as a 12 inch, this was dug out of a white label box by Planets head honcho on a North London digging mission. 1989 fusion of Lovers, Street Soul & Soundsystem music from T-Dynamix & Lisa Ellis. Originally based up North near Manchester!

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A J Brown

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Planets)

18,99 €*

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Higher Bound)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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This is a Lovers version of an absolute classic! Licensed from the catalogue of the legendary Harry J Studio, in a signature late 80s Digital keyboard & drum-machine style. Originally written by Toto, and made famous by Michael Jackson! As well as being sampled in SWV’s big 90s anthem & by Hip Hop legend NAS.

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Akae Beka

Free Indeed

Spinna B-Ill / Yota Kobayashi

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Available on April 20th, we're excited to unveil "Free Indeed" by Akae Beka and Higher Bound Productions on vinyl for the first time as part of our ongoing collaboration with Higher Bound Productions.

Produced in 2012, this remarkable collection represents a tapestry of deeply resonant melodies and emotions showcasing the perfect harmony between Vaughn Benjamin and producer Ryan 'Ishence' Willard showcasing their undeniable artistry. With each note and lyric, they both paint a vivid portrait of their shared creative vision, demonstrating an unparalleled synergy and depth of expression. "Free Indeed" ships on 4/20.

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We're In This Love Together / A-Klass-Trings

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (A-Klass)

21,99 €*

The Jamaicans / The Techniques

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Spinna B-ill's sweet cover of Al Jarreau's 1981 classic! A double-sided 7" record featuring a sweet cover number of Al Jarreau's 1981 classic "We're In This Love Together" by Spinna B-ill and a guitar instrumental tune by Yota Kobayashi on the B-side!

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Baba Boom / Travelling Man

12" | 2024 | UK | Reissue

Release: 2024 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2019 | UK | Reissue (ATO)

Pachyman

In Dub

25,99 €*

Release: 2019 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | UK (Lovedub Limited)

Hollie Cook

You Know I'm No Good

18,99 €*

Release: 2024 / UK

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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At Studio One - Reggae Mash Ups 2024 Random Colored Repress

Jay-Z

LP | 2010 | US

22,99 €*

Dub From The Heart Part 3

Release: 2010 / US

Genre: Hip Hop, Reggae & Dancehall

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Jay-Z's 'Black Album' acapellas mashed up with classic Studio One riddims striaght out of 70s Kingston.

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Jah Warrior

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Partial)

Black Carbon Feat. Chronixx

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The long awaited follow-up to `Dub from the Heart Part 2’ which was released 26 years ago.

Good things come to those who wait.

* A modern venture into raw dub-wise territory with weighty sub bass-lines built for sound system and annoying the neighbours.

* Featuring the voices of Ranking Joe, Jah Mason, Hughie Izachaar and Martin Luther King Jr.

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Akae Beka

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (I Grade / Before Zero)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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I was so far in I was out

Feel Free Hi Fi

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Digital Sting)

22,99 €*

Top Shotta Band / Screechy Dan

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Twin Cities duo Feel Free Hi Fi return to their in-house imprint Digital Sting with their first full length entitled “I was so far in I was out.” After two prior EP's and collaborations with Equiknoxx and Duppy Gun Feel Free Hi Fi deliver 8 new tracks of their distinct but eclectic digital dub. Amalgamating many of the sounds, sonics, and aesthetics of prior releases into these eight percussive instrumentals. The industrial dub and weirdo dancehall remain but the focus is further refined while also exploring environmental and cinematic sounds to create often dark and heavy versions that are as singular as they are collective, as introverted as they are expansive.
The records come in double sided silk-screened printed custom DJ Jackets, with Obi Strip style stickers and hand stamped white labels created and printed by Digital Sting.

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Share My Love / Cool And Deadly

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Liquidator Music)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Seek And You'll Find / Cherita

Roy Panton

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Liquidator Music)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Whodemsound Meets Bopper Ranking: Guide Us

J. Robinson

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (WhoDemSound)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | UK | Reissue (Hawkeye)

Desi Roots

Doing It Right

29,99 €*

Release: 2024 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Disco Deception Feat. Shniece

Prince Fatty

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Lovedub Limited)

Cry Tuff Chants On U Gatefold Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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With his Disco Deception album, Prince Fatty (who links up with Shniece for the occasion) delivers a captivating blend of disco-infused reggae and soulful grooves. Each track resonates with his signature low-end energy, and is fuelled by Fatty's impeccable production and Shniece's soul-stirring vocals. From funky basslines to shimmering horns, the album captures the essence of classic dub and ska while infusing it with modern flair and plenty of hooky horns and melodies. Shniece's dynamic range and emotive delivery elevate each song to really create a magnetic atmosphere that keeps listeners engaged from start to finish, all with character to spare.

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Prince Far I

2LP | 2024 | UK | Original (On-U Sound)

50,99 €*

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Zunguzenguguzeng Record Store Day 2024 Yellow Vinyl Editoin

Yellowman

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Greensleeves Dubstep)

32,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dubbing At King Tubby's Volume 1 Record Store Day 2024 Red Vinyl Edition

Aggrovators

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Gorgon)

48,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dubbing At King Tubby's Volume 2 Record Store Day 2024 Blue Vinyl Ediiton

Aggrovators

2LP | 2024 | US | Original (Gorgon)

48,99 €*

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Horace Andy + Sly & Robbie

Livin' It Up Record Store Day 2024 Edition

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Diggers Factory/Tabou 1)

42,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Willie Lindo & C.H.A.R.M.

Midnight/Midnight (Dub Version)

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Federal / Dub Store)

19,99 €*

Liard N Theef / The Twilight Horns Version

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Two classic sides from the Federal vaults! Mastered at D&M.

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Ras Tweed

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Samuel)

10,49 €* 13,99 € -25%

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Dhoko)

Dhoko

Parables Of Dhoko

21,99 €*

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Youz)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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(...) Each of the songs you will listen to was taken from studio original tapes, presented as full lenght, or extended cuts — alternative versions from the previous 45rpm records released along the yeras on confidential Dhoko label. All recordings and mixes were executed with all possible care with the aim of conducting love through space and time to reach you (...)" Backsleeve notes.

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Broussai

Solidaires

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Uni Music)

David Cairol

Verse

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Baco Music)

Volodia

Pour Toujours

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Moonshine)

Adam Prescott

At The Controls

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Guiding Star Orchestra Feat. Azizzi Romeo

Jah Send The Rain

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Tribe 84)

17,99 €*

LP | 2024 | US (Bad Time)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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We are pleased to introduce our new single coming out on 16th of February featuring ever productive Guiding Star Orchestra eleven-man roots reggae ensemble from Copenhagen, Denmark and young, upcoming, Jamaican roots Artist Azizzi Romeo (son of legendary Max Romeo) on “In Jah Sight” riddim. Coming out on both vinyl and as a high quality digital release.

The song contains conscious lyrics on top of a meditating steppas riddim with beautiful arrangements from GSO horn section and includes an amazing dub version made by the great Roberto Sanchez from A-Lone Ark Music Studio. Two wicked collaborations on both sides of a heavy slab of 7” record!

The song is an uplifting statement about putting trust in your faith. “When thirst cover your mouth, Jah will send the Rain!” A strong message from a young Artist who’s ready to take over the world of conscious roots reggae music. This is the first time Orchestra has done a collaboration with a vocalist and we have many more collaborations planned for the future as well as some brand new solo material coming this year. Stay tuned!

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Call Me Malcolm

Echoes & Ghosts

Taikokissie & Dub Passengers

Release: 2024 / US

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Aggressively Catchy SKA Punk With Proggressive Metal Influences, Uk’s Call ME Malcolm Provides A Stellar 3RD LP Available ON Electric Blue Vinyl Razor-toothed, harmony infused, delicately ferocious ska. British 5-piece Call Me Malcolm exploded onto the Ska Punk scene in 2018 with a record described by ska legends Less Than Jake as "a saving grace of the genre." Malcolm's genre blending mastery and intricate songwriting has since crafted “some of the most special, unique, ambitious music in the punk underground.” (BrooklynVegan) landing them at #8 in Ska Punk Daily’s “Albums of the Decade” and #15 in Brooklyn Vegan’s “Best Punk Albums of 2020” with consecutive releases. 2024 sees the release of Echoes and Ghosts, a 10-track, melodic powerhouse about identity, self, and suicide. Songwriter-in-chief Lucias describes it as “a eulogy for the parts of myself I killed with medication, and a love letter to the silhouette I became.” Call Me Malcolm are the first UK band to sign with Bad Time Records (We Are The Union, Kill Lincoln, JER/Skatune Network) and fit right in with the diverse family of ska-adjacent “New Tone” bands pumping fresh energy into the genre.

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Tepid Sunshine

10" | 2024 | JP | Original (I Like Your Anger)

Uluru 013 Yellow Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Taikokissie & DUB Passengers, led by Tokyo-based Lo-fi musician Taikokissie, whose previous album "slow Dance IN Suburbia" was well received, presents their second 10-inch release!! Hard jazz, improvisation played with skill and dubwise with deep effects that dive deep. A great masterpiece with the warmth of mellow raw sound that emerges in the darkness. Four songs and 28 minutes long, recommended for chill out along with gentle dancing. Includes download code.

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DJ Maars

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Uluru)

Dub Shakedown / Deh Yah With It

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Raise your lighter in the air, Uluru is back with another Reggae Hip-Hop 7”. All the way from Australia we welcome back fellow producer Dj Maars with two new instant classic.

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Danny Red & Ranking Joe

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Imperial Sound Army)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Black Rose)

Prince Jamo

The Badlands / Dubwise

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Shella)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Deep and heavy Roots in a 70s Revival style. Self produced, written and performed by the great Prince Jamo out of UK! Shaka style

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Nkrumah

Congo

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Congo" by Nkrumah is a hypnotic slice of deep roots by Nkrumah aka Toronto's Kwame Salmon. The city that was home to Johnny Osbourne, Leroy Sibbles, Jackie Mittoo and countless other Reggae legends has produced another artist following this great lineage, a singer with a voice unlike anyone else. Originally released in miniscule quantities as a self produced dubplate/lathe cut, the 45 caused a sensation among Djs and sound system operators world wide. This official release features a different mix with an extended version and a spare, mesmerizing Dub version by Toronto's Heavy Manners crew reminiscent of late 90s/early 2000s Rhythm and Sound releases.

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Kids Of Yesterday)

All Stars Jamaican Blues

Christine Salem & Dub Across

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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One of the earliest and rarest compilation of Jamaican ska jazz, released in 1961 on the iconic Blue Beat Record. Featuring Don Drummond, Roland Alphonso, Cecil Lloyd, Alton Ellis, Derrick Harriott, Rico Rodriguez, The Charmers, The Jiving Juniors and more.

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Kadjembawe

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Basscomesaveme)

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Onlyroots)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Get ready to unleash another fine release on BCSM Records. We present you a powerful tune
and version by singer Christine Salem from Reunion Islands and danish dub wizard Dub Across Borders (DAB) ,
combining the best of world music and dubwise business.

The characteristic, deep and powerful voice of Christine Salem first made its way to
the speakers in the Dub Across Borders studio one winter night in 2018. Through a musical
friendship in Brazil, DAB was presented with a recording of one of Salem’s live concerts.
Instantly, the stripped down vocal/percussion style arrangements of the songs resonated with a
raw authenticity and nerve which sparked inspiration. Shortly after, with a sort of ‘bootleg-approach’,
DAB was found reworking the song “Kadjembawe” into a heavy dub version, adding several other instruments
like, organ, bass, guitars, etc. Some years later when the rework had gone rounds with friends and alike,
it was presented to the Swiss bass clarinet virtuous Eloi Cálame.
From his studio in Switzerland he then transcribed and recorded the horn arrangements
with trumpeteer Jaronas Hoehener. After many e-mails with Christine and her management,
the song being reborn into its dubby self. Then it was presented to Tino from BCSM who took charge
in the endeavour to present it to the world.

The song 'Kadjembawe'' is an ancient incantation to connect and pay hommage to our ancenstors.

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Delroy Williams

Keep Loving / Version

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Wagram)

Reggae Anthology

51,99 €*

Junior Dell & The D-Lites

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Take a trip to Jamaïca with this selection of the finest tunes played by the masters of Reggae. A nice 5 LP vinyl boxsett with Bob Marley, Lee " Scratch " Perry, Max Romeo, Black Uhuru....

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Twenty Flight Ska

7" | 2021 | UK | Reissue (Original Gravity)

Release: 2021 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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One Africa + Three Wicked Men

Fikir Amlak Mts Kai Dub

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

14,99 €*

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Dubquake)

Unlisted Fanatic

Ubuntu Time / Blackman

17,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Dubquake)

Sub Dub

Digital Africa

30,99 €*

I Just Can't Stop It Magenta Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2001, Yorkshire, England. Subdub is in full strength shaking down Leeds' city walls with regular parties, community events & sound system sessions. Active since 1998, the devoted crew push UK Dub music forward, inviting key players of the scene to play at their events powered by the mighty Iration Steppas sound system. Session after session, the Subdub imprint nurtures a loyal community of skankers while building close ties top artists in the field. A solid reputation that resonates amongst dub-heads around the globe. After 3 years of existence and having already put out 3 singles on their Tandori Space Records label, the idea of putting out a Subdub compilation album sparks. Producers get involved and the ‘Digital Africa’ project takes shape! But when the test presses finally arrive, the difficult financial situation and bleak state of the vinyl market at the time force the project to get shelved…

22 years on, while on a pilgrimage to Subdub and stopover at the Tribe Records HQ, the Dubquake team see the dusty test presses emerge from the record store vaults and get a taste of the incredible music through the shop's speakers… Unreleased & exclusive tracks by Iration Steppas, Jah Warrior, D.BO General, Vibronics, The Disciples, Tena Stelin, Nucleus Roots, The Bush Chemists & Freedom Masses. 12 undiluted UK Dub cuts from the 90s pressed on to 2x12” vinyl discs, with a 13th bonus digital track. Pure sound system business, raw dubs inna vanguard style!

‘Digital Africa’ is finally coming out on Dubquake Records in time to celebrate Subdub’s 25th birthday. A forgotten compilation full of history, curated by Simon Scott & Mark Iration. Guaranteed to bring back sweet memories to veterans of the dance, a great piece of dub music education for the rest of us!

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The Beat

LP | 2024 | EU | Reissue (Rhino)

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 | 2023 | EU | Original (Guspira)

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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Sr. Wilson & Griffi

Rutas Interestelares

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dub Judah X Kibir La Amlak

Best Foot Forward

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

17,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Association "Les Guetteurs")

Les Guetteurs

Roi

29,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – 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 (Red Robin)

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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Peter Youthman & Naram

Lonely February

11,04 €* 12,99 € -15%