Reggae & Dancehall Vinyl 1314 Items

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Jah Lil, Gregory Morris

Lift Me / Dub

Musical Ambassador / Money Could A Buy

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A:. Jah Lil Lift Me The young Jah Lil who hails from Kingston is no stranger to the music business having discovered his singing talent at the tender age of six. Without any formal training, the Almighty graced him to sing his way from school devotions to winning singing competitions and performing at numerous weddings. On the riddim he sings a sweet love song of interdependence in “Lift Me”. Vocals and instrumental blend together into a smooth melody. B:. Roots and Culture Dub. Gregory Morris & Silly Walks Discotheque

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Eek-A-Mouse, King Kong

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Irie Ites)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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King Kong, Eek-A-Mouse, Irie Ites All Stars

Wake Up The Town / Wake Up The Town Riddim

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Irie Ites)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Takako & The Rude Pressures

Heartache / You And Me

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Scorcher)

12" | 2024 | UK | Original (Ashanti Selah Music)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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New single by Nagoya based SKA band THE Rude Pressures, who are set to perform at Fuji Rock Festival '24! The Rude Pressures, a Nagoya-based SKA band active since 1990, will release their first new single in four years, a collaborative single featuring Japan's proud Rock Steady singer Takako (The Drops /ex Dreamlets ). Takako's own bittersweet original tune and a cover of "You And Me" by Penny & The Quarters, an insert song from the movie "Blue Valentine" starring Ryan Gosling. The arrangement is a superb Lovers Rock Steady that makes the most of her unique style.

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Ashanti Selah & Hark

Forward On Riddim

2LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Dubwiser)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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As we get into the groove of the summer time; it comes with great pleasure to introduce the next release instalment that comes as a collaborative pressure of collectivity & quality musicianship to produce the EP that we had decided to title as the 'Forward On Riddim' which best describes the vast amount of works that has been going on with this link up between Ashanti Selah & Hark's riddim factory (many work in yet to be released in the pipeline!)

Featuring on the Forward On Riddim we have the vocal works of Zed Regal with a version called 'Magical Connection' which describes the deep sense of understanding and empathy between what would be seen as a search for the search of that divine soulmate.

Then leading into the next version on the riddim 'Overstand' with a message of upliftment for the good of Humanity to rise up and stand as one for the right cause in the spirit of Equal Rights & Justice for all Mankind - that is what we must overstand!

Last but not least we have the real deal artist Mad Sam with a track that he had voiced with no rehearsal fresh from the vibes of JA called 'Unbreakable' preaching words of wisdom to the youths of today to keep it firm and always show love & respect to receive it!

Hope you feel the vibe and message in the music as we bring you these heartikal sounds with an immense line up of top-class international musicians in what turned out to be the first collaborative project between Ashanti Selah and Zac Harkavy!
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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 €*

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Time Capsule)

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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Tokyo Riddim Band

Canoe Boy

The Mighty Gravillons & The 18th Parallel

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The highly anticipated second single from Tokyo Riddim Band featuring the masterful touch of Prince Fatty’s dripping dubwise! London based Tokyo Riddim Band is a unique fusion of cultures, bringing together the vibrant energy of three generations of Japanese female musicians with the eclectic sounds of London. Their dynamic performances blend reggae drums, funky bass lines, and the smooth City Pop guitar, all magically dubbed-out live on stage. This is not just music; it's a cultural phenomenon, offering a fresh and exciting take on the reggae scene.

Following the success of their debut single, "Denshi Lenzi," Tokyo Riddim Band returns with "Canoe Boy," a seductive and hypnotic Japanese new wave reggae track. Originally penned by Japanese punk rock pioneer Panta (of Zuno Keisatsu) in 1980 for New Music singer Tomoko Kuwae’s third album, this gem never saw a single release - until now.

Dubby and funky Tokyo Riddim Band’s rendition features one and only Prince Fatty’s deep & wild dubwise with siren machines, longer solos and groovy outro.

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Crumbling World

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Fruits)

Benjammin & The 18th Parallel

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The second 7” introduces to the world The Mighty Gravillons, an obscure vocal trio bringing us right back to the golden days of roots reggae. With powerful and thought-provoking lyrics, ‘Crumbling World’ is a desperate cry to the world we’re building for the next generations. How can we leave such a world of wars, political conflicts and environmental crisis to our kids? The B side shines by it’s simplicity: The 18th Parallel invited one of their favourite musicians of today’s reggae scene to blow his spellbinding saxophone, Anant Pradhan. The legacy of Tommy McCook, Roland Alphonso or Cedric Brooks has found its worthy embodiment. New York saxophonist graces us with ‘Peace Treaty’.

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Warmonger

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Fruits)

12" | 2024 | UK | Original (Bat)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The four horsemen are the rhythm section of The 18th Parallel riding down the plains to the sound of an heavyweight stepper inspired by the late 70s playing of the Revolutionaries at Channel One. Slow, refined and powerful, the interaction of the drums, bass and organ leaves room to an otherworldly horns chant calling everyone to dance and sing along. Probably one of Fruits Records heaviest release ever!

The first 7“ of this series features Spanish based UK singer Benjammin known for his superb work with Roberto Sánchez. He chants down all ‘Warmongers’. His singing style reminiscent of BurningSpear’s greatest days sends shivers down your spine! Dub by Roberto Sánchez on the flip.

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Emmanuel & The Bionites

Nations Shall Know

Azzurro / Una Carezza In Un Pugno

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The first time we discovered Emanuel‘s voice was during the making of Pinnacle Sound‘s album Soul Medicine (bat 007), it was in 2021. Some slaps leave a deep and indelible mark. We knew then that a new adventure was about to be born. Everything comes in time to those who wait, and what was supposed to happen happened: Emanuel contacted Bat Records for the realization of his new project. Nations Shall Know is the fruit of this meeting.

Emanuel & The Bionites are the many facets of one man. A diligent producer, it is with a selection of his best compositions that he knocks on the door of Bat Records to put his unique style on tape. The idea is clear, to produce a Showcase album: for each vocal, a dub mixed by the flagship duo Dub Shepherds. From a children’s song with soulful power in the introduction to “Arkitect“, to Africa as the central theme on “Imansion“, to the pure song of praise on “Jah Love“, through warm riddims carrying texts with apocalyptic resonances like on the title “Nations Shall Know”, there will be something for everyone.

And in discomix, ladies and gentlemen, following Emanuel‘s favourite format! Latest illustration of a rising figure of a certain Roots revival in Europe, this album will reconcile young zealous dubbers and old reggae backpackers.

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Adriano Celentano

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Clan Celentano)

33,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Give Me A Blue Beat White Vinyl Edition

The Reseters

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Jump Up)

26,99 €*

Blaze Of Fire Expanded Red Vinyl Edtion

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Debut full length album from South Korea's boss early reggae band, who are stylistically funky reggae ala Toots & THE Maytals fueled by the energy of British 2-tone. For fans of THE Aggrolites, Boss Capone, THE Slackers and THE Upsessions. Ten tracks on white vinyl.

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D'Jenks

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Jump Up)

26,99 €*

Nazamba, Sammy Dread & O.B.F

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall

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Debut vinyl release from Indonesia's punky reggae band, an expanded edition of their latest full length - now 14 tracks strong. A must for fans of THE Clash, THE Aggrolites, THE Skints - aggressive guitar, high-octane tempos and a chant vocal style. Pressed on red vinyl limited to 400.

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Evening Love

12" | 2024 | UK | Original (Dubquake)

15,99 €*

Zebulon's Return / Simeon's Ascent

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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Ital Counselor Allstars

12" | 2024 | UK | Original (Ital Counselor)

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (A-Lone)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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These days it seems as if at every turn, week in week out, the Reggae fraternity grieves the loss of another journey man singer, unassuming session musician or foundational sound man.

The power of remembrance, of tribute, of deeply honouring the historical legacy of so many singers & players has been, from its very inception, central to the mission of Ital Counselor Records. The arrival of Ic008 carries forth this tradition in the form of an epic tribute to two of our most cherished influences who have recently passed on – The ever-spirited drummer Angus “Drummie Zeb” Gaye of Aswad fame and the indomitable UK sound man, the Mighty Zulu Warrior Jah Shaka.

This release brings together some of the usual Ital Counselor collaborators Chris Lane (aka the Dub Organiser, Fashion Records), Soothsayer Horns, Inyaki BDF, along with new IC collaborator Gil Cang (Riz Records, Tuff Scout Records).

Collectively known as the IC All Stars, their mission was to rebuild a mythic dubplate made legendary by Shaka in the early 1980s. Known on the scene as Rasta Serenade, this horns driven instrumental dubplate was a never released version of Aswad’s vocal cut “Just a Little Herb” only ever played on Shaka’s sound. To achieve maximum effect, the Dub Organiser dug back into the Fashion records vaults to unearth an unused loop of ‘Drummie’ marching out a militant beat. Inyaki BDF was recruited to lay down the bassline. Soothsayers horns hit harder still. Chris and Gil put the final guitar, keys, and mix touches to make this 4-cut maxi 12” a sound system killer; a set of big people dubs for the young and old. Meditative and marching; Weighted and spritely Ic008 must mash up sound system dance north, south, east and west. Take a listen and you will hear.

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Zambeze

Portrait Of A Roots Man

23,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Synchrojack

Sugarhouse

That's On Point Feat. Omar

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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Stefani Cosi

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Angis Music)

False Start Dub B/W High Speed Dubbin

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Just a few months after the release of "Shine," his debut solo album featuring some of the finest R'n'B voices of the moment, Stefano Cosi presents his new single "That's On Point" on Angis Music, already home to the Huma project of which he is part along with pianist Alberto Lincetto. The single, which boasts the important collaboration with UK soul legend Omar, was written and produced remotely during Covid, waiting for the right moment to be released. Now it seems that the moment has finally arrived and to complete the offer alongside the original version are two remixes by Abacus, prominent figure in the deep house scene since the '90s, plus a mid-tempo dub version by Italian talent Edoardo Della Bitta aka EDB. Don't miss out on this future classic!

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Kings Of High Speed

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Leisure Group)

14,99 €*

Prince Istari Meets Erik Satie

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Leisure Group Recordings, a side label project of Razor-N-Tape’s JKriv, drops their first vinyl release with a 7inch slab of trippy dance-floor dub by Kings Of High Speed. Launched earlier in the year with J’s pensive balearic 'Within EP,' Leisure Group now delves further back into J’s personal archive for a pair of tracks that he began over a decade earlier with his Tortured Soul bandmate, the late keyboardist Ethan White. A huge lover of dub reggae, Ethan showered these tracks with tasty and authentic organ and synthesizer stylings. The tunes sat unfinished on an old drive for many years, until J recently excavated, arranged and finished off the productions with a healthy dose of dub via a Space Echo, Eventide and other hardware delay units. Dedicated to the memory of Ethan White, one of the grooviest humans to ever walk the earth.

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Inna Heavy Dub Encounter 2024 Repress Edition

LP | 2024 | EU | Reissue (Sozialistischer Plattenbau)

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (X-Ray Production)

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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Manudigital

Digital Uk Session

Riding On A High & Windy Day

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The French producer, Manudigital, behind the now iconic "Digital Sessions," announces a new season which this time highlights the UK scene! After exploring the streets of Kingston, New York, Mexico, and even Trinidad & Tobago in search of ambassadors from the golden age of digital reggae and dancehall, Manudigital has now turned his attention to the vibrant metropolis of London.
Armed with the legendary Casio MT40 keyboard, or "Sleng Teng Keyboard," Manudigital has connected with singers and MCs who have written the history of the UK scene rooted in Jamaican culture: ragamuffin, jungle, grime, drum & bass, stepper, and more. All the developments in Jamaican music born in England over the last thirty years are represented here by a "who's who" of those who have shaped and continue to shape this exciting scene.

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Breezy

7" | 2024 | EU | Reissue (Digikiller)

14,99 €*

2LP | 2014 | WW | Reissue (Trad Vibe)

Release: 2024 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Here's the inaugural release in a new series from the archives of the late great engineer & producer Philip Smart. Philip's resume is impeccable - early friend and collaborator of Augustus Pablo, radio host and dj, first apprentice of King Tubby, and founder, producer and engineer at one of the major reggae studios of New York City history, Hc&f. Many years back our brother label Goldshop did a series of 45 reissues of the dancehall classics from Philip's Eclipse label. We always wanted to go deeper, but time moves fast, and unfortunately, Philip left us in 2014. But everything in due course, and now with his estate we've gone thru the archives to assemble a fantastic series of releases. This first release is a must - produced by Philip during his time as engineer at Tubby's studio, this is an awesome rockers style take on the moody Paragons classic. The flip features a classic blueprint mid 70s Tubby's style dub, HPF in effect with the first Prince, Philip Smart at the helm. Originally released thru Brooklyn's legendary Keith's record shop back around the time it was recorded.

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Imhotep

Kheper Wax

39,99 €*

Sound Iration Feat. Tena Stelin

Release: 2014 / WW – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Kheper Wax is the second solo album of Imhotep, artist known for have being the sound architecht of IAM, a very popular hip hop group from Marseille (South of France) in the 90’s and the early 00’s.

The 100% instrumental album is a blend of Dub and Trip-Hop, infused with oriental music samples.

It was self-released by the artist in 2013 and since, the album price has increased a lot on Internet.

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Orthodox Music

12" | 2024 | UK | Original (Partial)

Endlessly Yellow Vinyl Edtion

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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`Orthodox Music’ – originally released in 1989 was produced by the innovative dub duo Sound Iration, consisting of Scruff Gilder and Nick `Manasseh’ Raphael and featuring the voice of roots singer Tena Stelin.

A sound system anthem – particularly fot Jah Shaka - from the late 80’s / early 90’s alongside the original dub mix `New Style’ and dubplate cuts which are featured on Side B.

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Young Israelites

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Jump Up)

LP | 2024 | JP | Original (Gardenia Garden)

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Tel Aviv's world famous roots reggae & rocksteady band's latest album now on yellow vinyl! Darlings of BBC presenters DON Letts and David Rodigan, the band is once again set to hit the European reggae circuit in 2024. Ten tracks of lovers rock vibes with gorgeous three part harmonies.

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Asuka Ando

Double Happiness

40,99 €*

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

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Asuka Ando, Japan's leading Lovers Rock diva, has finally completed her highly anticipated 3rd album! Wearing a gradation of pink and violet tinged with mature colors, the song sings about "the joy that comes from layering" (double Happiness), and a new masterpiece of Japanese Lovers Rock is born!

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Rachel Maxann

All Of This And Nothing

11,39 €* 11,99 € -5%

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Wise)

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited edition original 7" single - only 250 copies!

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Max Romeo

Max Romeo Sings Classics

Corollary 1 DJ Sotofett And Ossia Remixes

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Wise Records is thrilled to announce the release of the EP 'Max Romeo Sings Classics'. The EP includes newly recorded versions of "Kingston Town", "Man Next Door" and "No Place Like Home", recorded with Max's touring band during a break between gigs on tour in France, and mixed by legendary producer Dennis Bovell.

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O.M. Theorem

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

9,99 €*

Denshi Lenzi / Denshi Dub

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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Tokyo Riddim Band

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Time Capsule)

The Jamaicans / The Techniques

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dubbed out new version of a Japanese reggae classic from 1982 by UK-based Tokyo Riddim Band. Recorded and mixed by the legendary Prince Fatty in South London, it's a fusion of past and present, East and West. Three generations of female musicians from Japan come together, blending reggae drums, funky bass, and the smooth City Pop guitar, all magically dubbed-out live on stage. Tokyo Riddim Band is a culture clash phenomenon unlike anything else.

Championed by Gilles Peterson, and featured on NTS, Pitchfork and Bandcamp Daily, the group was born out of Time Capsule’s wildly popular compilation “Tokyo Riddim 1976-1985”. In just a matter of months they have sold out headline shows across London and supported Kyoto Jazz Massive at Jazz Cafe, conjuring a raucous, dubby dancefloor that brings the classic Japanese reggae sound of the ‘70s and ‘80s to life for a new generation.

Led by the inimitable pianist and composer Izumi ‘Mimi’ Kobayashi who featured on the original compilation, Tokyo Riddim Band are set to release a series of 7” singles in the coming months with more live shows planned throughout the summer 2024.

The first single, 'Denshi Lenzi', reinvents the Natural Mystic riddim of the original Japanese production, infusing it with dubbed-out vocals, sirens, and electrifying e-tom sounds, delivering an authentic reggae/dub experience with a distinct UK flair.

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Baba Boom / Travelling Man

12" | 2024 | UK | Reissue

Release: 2024 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Satingarona Record Store Day 2024 Edition

The Bongo Hop

LP | 2024 | WW | Reissue (Underdog)

24,64 €* 28,99 € -15%

LP | 2019 | UK | Reissue (ATO)

Release: 2024 / WW – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissue of the cult album by THE Bongo HOP for the 20th anniversary of the Underdog Records label.

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Pachyman

In Dub

Release: 2019 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Messengers)

Message

Showcase I

23,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Tetra Hydro K Vs Bakû Vs Jael

Tetra Hydro K Vs Bakû Vs Jael Red Vinyl Edtion

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (ODG Prod)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall, Pop

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7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Partial)

Jah Free

The Wicked Can't Run

15,99 €*

Live At Soledad Prison 1982

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A dig into the vaults leads us to the lesser-spotted Jah Free, a stalwart of the 90’s dub scene and purveyor of all things musically DIY.

* This is a raw melodica-led instrumental backed with an even rawer bongo-frenzied cut.

* Originally released on the Jah Free Music label in 1993.

* Those were the days when some producers where using cassettes to record on home studios.

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Black Uhuru

2LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Tabou1)

41,99 €*

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Laurel Aitken / Mighty Megatons

Suddenly We Don't Talk Anymore / Judgement Pon Di Land

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

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jam Session / No Frustation

Peeping Toms

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

9,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Come On / Somethin' In The Air

Peeping Toms

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

9,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | EU | Original (La Tempesta Dub)

Andrew I,Reggie Amma

Ask Them

15,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (La Tempesta Dub)

Mellow Mood

Mañana

28,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2024 | UK | Reissue (Revolutionary Sounds)

The Revolutionaires

Release: 2024 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Aquarii)

Joe Armon-Jones

Wrong Side Of Town

23,74 €* 24,99 € -5%

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | Original (Smudge All Stars)

Smudge All Stars

36,99 €*

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Tread Along / Tread Along Version

Bunny Wailer

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

She Caught The Train / Cora

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Two roots classics from Bunny Wailer originally released on the Solomonic label.

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Ray Martell

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Harlem Shuffle)

12,74 €* 14,99 € -15%

LP | 2024 | Original (Sofia Thea / Baco)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7inch black vinyl 45 RPM - Hsrss-0025 Special Edition - Strictly Limited TO 500 Copies This is the first re-release on 7inch vinyl single of the early Reggae classic “She Caught The Train” by Ray Martell released in 1970 on the Trojan sublabel Joe in the U.K. and later covered by UB 40 in 1983. The original Jamaican song, a huge hit, has featured on many compilations but has never been repressed as a single, until now…It is still extremely popular and very much in demand today. It was initially released with the track “Tea House From Emperor Roscoe” by Dice The boss on the B side - which we also release separately on the 22nd of March 2024 – see below. On this release, we chose to showcase a super rare song written and performed by Ray Martell, the gorgeous “Cora” initially released on Attack in 1970. Both tracks have never been reissued until now.

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Mo'kalamity

Shine

34,99 €*

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Cool Operator Limited

Delroy Wilson

2LP | 2024 | Original (17 North Parade)

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Happy Family Red Gold Green Vinyl Editoin

Junior Marvin

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Pias/Flat Iron)

28,99 €*

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 €*

Dancing Shoes Record Store Day 2024 Red Green Vinyl Edition

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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Mikey Dread

10" | 2024 | EU | Original (Music On Vinyl)

25,64 €* 26,99 € -5%

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Fruits)

Cosmic Shuffling

Sputnik

I Am A Robot 2024 Repress

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Sputnik is an explosive ska tune reminiscent of the greatest days of Jamaican furious dance music. Trombone and tenor saxophone solos stir your ears while the six piece horns section will blow your away. On the B side, in a completely different style, the organ drives an early and heavy reggae beat while horns section takes you on a soaring journey. Thrills guaranteed!

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Pupa Jim

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Jahtari)

No Equal Rights In Babylon

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Obscure digi dub gem from 2010 by French one-of-a-kind vocal scientist Pupa Jim, available on wax for the first time since its initial short run 14 years ago.

Programmed by the Maffi crew, the Copenhagen riddim experts of the myspace era, this relentless 7″ module aged oddly well, with its futuristic AI-theme and timeless simplicity.

Jahtari main electrician disrupt is taking a closer look into the strippped down riddim schematics on the flip side, kicking it with a minimum set of transistors to wreak maximum havoc dubwise.

>> Run this program:

10 DUB 20 A 30 Goto 10

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Joe Axumite

7" | 2013 | EU | Original (Digikiller)

14,24 €* 14,99 € -5%

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Sudar)

Release: 2013 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Part of a new series of reissues produced by the great Lloyd "Bullwackie" Barnes!'No equal..' awesome tune backed by an incredible dub featuring what sounds like infinite echo.

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Marcus Gad

Chanting

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Baco Music)

Supa Mana

Dub Siren

26,99 €*

Release: 2024 / 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)

28,99 €*

7" | 2024 | US | Original (Digikiller)

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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Errol Dunkley

Want No More

11,99 €* 14,99 € -20%

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Killer mid '80s 'live digital' tune made at Aquarius Studio, released for the first time ever. A rarity to get Dunkley on this type of rhythm, this one was great to unearth.

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Uptown Top Ranking-Reggae Chartbusters

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Trojan)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Serious Time Transparent Vinyl Edition

O.B.F X Iration Steppas

12" | 2024 | UK | Original (Dubquake)

23,99 €*

Soul Jazz Records presents

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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No time to rest at Dubquake Records HQ! Freshly recovered from the release of O.B.F's brand new 'mixxtape', the Dubquake team kick off 2024 with an explosive double drop; putting all their energy into one of dub’s most exciting project: Iration Steppas and O.B.F's joint album 'Revelation Time' due to release on April 5th.

The label unleashes 'Warrior' & 'Serious Time', the first two singles built by Mark Iration, Dennis Rootical & Rico O.B.F. Putting the massive to work while they prepare for the double LP and live show to kick-off.

Both tracks are taken from the album, mixed octopus-style, dubplate-style and pressed onto transparent vinyl in screen-printed sleeves. Exclusively available on Bandcamp and in record shops. Strictly sound system material!!

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Studio One Down Beat Special Expanded Edition

2LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | Original (Badasonic)

The Utopians

Look Around You

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Bandulus

Tell It Like It Is

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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You Can't Turn Me Away feat. Lady Gatica

Mato

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Stix)

2LP | 2018 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Stix Records, a sub-label of Favorite Recordings, presents the 3rd release from its new Mellow Reggae Series project. Following two stunning covers of Bobby Caldwell and Player alongside label mates Ethel Lindsey, Mato is now taking over the famous hit by Sylvia Striplin, this time inviting his longtime friend and singing partner, Lady Gatica.
Produced by Roy Ayers in the early 80s , “You Can’t Turn Me Away” belong to this kind of title recognized by everyone, while Sylvia Striplin remains a name known by just a few. Like always, Mato production skills perfectly fits with the original and his Reggae rendition sounds like coming out straight from Kingston. While with her long experience singing Soul, Funk and Disco, Lady Gatica is also a perfect match for the vocals.
Starting his reggae production career in 2006, Thomas Blanchot (aka Mato) has released music through various projects on EDR Records, Big Singles or Makasound... In the meantime, he developed a real trademark: taking over classic French, Hip-Hop, OST, Classical or Pop songs, into roots reggae-dub new versions. His 15 years collaboration with Stix Records and label honcho Pascal Rioux gave life to many masterpieces and the story seems far from the end…

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Minyo Crusaders

Echoes Of Japan

37,39 €* 43,99 € -15%

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (333)

Release: 2018 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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The Minyo Crusaders' 2017 debut album “Echoes of Japan” LP will be back in stock on vinyl! Purists beware, as these ten Japanese musicians have decided to give a cumbia, reggae, salsa, ethiopian groove and afro-funk twist to min'yo, an ancestral Japanese folk song genre of which they were all fans before they met. Their debut album, the eminently exotic (even zany) Echoes Of Japan, features ten tracks from the min'yo repertoire sung in the grand tradition of the style, to the sound of Afro-Latino brass and percussion. A delightful example of successful fusion, however unlikely it may seem.

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Stanford Shirley

The System

14,99 €*

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Pork Pie)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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333 reissues a massive sought-after and obscure Jazzbo-produced 45 from Stanford Shirley. The System was recorded at Harry J's studio and released in 1987 on the late Linval Carter's Ujama label. Though one of the lesser known cuts from Jazzbo's late 80s production stable, it is surely up there with one of the best. Killer archetypal digi business.

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Yellow Umbrella

The Black Album

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Ns Kroo Session Dubplates

AndrooNs Kroo

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Poly Dance Theatre)

18,99 €*

Ethiopians / Soul Brothers

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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This is it. Poly dance theatre 006 arrives. Fresh arrival. For the 6th Poly Dance Theatre release, androo has decided to release exclusive dubplates from NS Kroo sound system (androo & baba). Yes. 2 tracks from the smoky, always intense and sometimes very special sessions of the NS Kroo sound system over the last 10 years. Exxxperienceee. Wave Dub style is a blend of synth wave, dub stepper and club elements. A side: Fast Dub, tribute to Kitachi, (Iration steppas). Indeed, NS Kroo didn't wait for the recent re-issues to play Kitachi tracks, and has been inspired by this vibe from the outset. Club meets Dub! Fast Dub is trance, it's raw, it's sporty, it's for the legs, it's good support (aducteurs), it's for nimble feet, it's a book whose last sentence ends on the first, it's repetition, it's different style, it's dance, it's wild, it's club rhythm, it's baba operator, it's androo selector, it's sound system vibes, it's NS Kroo in 2019, it's a discreet, slightly punkish non-chalance, it's distortion, it's "we don't give a fuck about codes", it's that and lots of other things... B side: Wave Dub Style Is Back. It's all in the title. This track is probably from 2014? Wave dub... A mix of new wave/synth pop and dub, with a club mix feel. Again, trance music, the kind you play when the night never ends to end, an epic end-of-session odyssey. Soft and strange synth with strong 808 rhythm. 2 mixes. 1st mix: pop synth experience. 2nd mix: raw trance club mix. Wave Dub Style Is Back was remastered by androo in 2023 with the support of poly dance theatre compagnie.

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Freeman / Shanty Town

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Studio One)

33,99 €*

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Shella)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Beautiful Song from the Studio One Archives (First Release 1966)

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Nkrumah

Rough & Rugged

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Shella)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Rough and Rugged sees Toronto Reggae Don Nkrumah pairing up with the analogue production wizards behind the enigmatic Local Dish label for a wild, synthy Dub excursion. Sounding something between 80's Dancehall and a late 70's Cabe Verde grail, Nkrumah's cool baritone rides this deeply funky, synth soaked analogue riddim. Originally released as a lathe cut 7" in miniscule quantities this is an edition of just 500 copies. Just wait until you hear the Dub!"

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Nkrumah

Congo

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Move & Groove / Dub Store)

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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Kingstonians

Sufferer / Kiss A Finger

I Don't Mind / Dub Don't Mind

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Two classic rocksteady sides from Derrick Harriott's Move & Groove label.

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Rhoda Dakar

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Sunday Best)

19,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – 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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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 €*

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Evidence Music)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Little Lion Sound

Kingston Journey

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | JP | Reissue (Drum & Bass X Rock A Shacka)

Lord Tanamo

You'll Never Know

17,99 €*

7" | 2024 | JP | Reissue (Drum & Bass X Rock A Shacka)

Release: 2024 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"You'll Never Know" was released as a coupling to "In The Mood For Love" on Ska Beat in the UK. Everything from the intro to the lyric and rhyme scheme is beautiful. Tanamo is good at calypso style singing, but the sad tune also suits him well. The coupling song, "I Love You Truly", is a wonderful song with a fast and furious performance of the Skatalites in their heyday and Lloyd Knibb's powerful drumming. Lord Tanamo's Lovers Ska, Double Sider!

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Lord Bryner

Lock And Key

17,99 €*

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (17 North Parade)

Release: 2024 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Lock And Key" was written by popular Trinidadian singer Lord Bryner. The chorus will stay in your head all day, and it is rare to find an original calypso that is so pop. The coupling is by Orville Alphonso. The melody has the smell of the Caribbean, and the ska vocals are sure to be a hit with calypso lovers. Two songs full of Caribbean moods are coupled.

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Fred Locks

Black Star Liner

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Fasle Idols)

Lee Scratch Perry

King Perry

27,99 €*

2LP | 2016 | EU | Reissue (Ensancha El Alma)

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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Androcell

Imbue

34,99 €*

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Planets)

Release: 2016 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissue, in vinyl format only, of the last Androcell album released in 2014.

300 copies pressed in double 180 grams black vinyl, remastered for this special release.

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Aj Brown

Human Nature

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dubplate #5: For The Love Of

Lz Diezel

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Mysticisms)

21,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Samidare No Ato Ni (After The Long Rain)

Onegram

LP | 2024 | JP | Original (Flower)

32,99 €*

Alvin Davis & Alien Dread

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Onegram, who sold out their cover of KIRINJI's classic song "Aliens" immediately, released a new song! The song "Samidare No Ato Ni (After the long rain)" on Side-A is a straight and mellow lovers' rock song with their unique arrangement and sound. The B-side features a Funky Disco Reggae cover of "it's Just Begun" by Jimmy Castor Bunch, a classic that appeared on the previous "Random Access Music" album and has been long awaited as a single.

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My Homeland & My Homeland Dub

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Iron Sound)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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* The 7” A side, ‘My Homeland’, is a Sax/Hornz instrumental track and features top Jamaican Hornzman, Alvin Davis. The B side has a heavyweight Dub from Alien Dread.

Alvin is also well known ref Jazz and other musical areas, as well as Reggae and has worked with many Jazz, Soul and mainstream artists including: Andy Hamilton, Rose Royce, Prince, Edwin Starr, The Foundations, Neville Staples (Specials & Fun Boy Three), Jackie Graham, Nigel Kennedy and Reggae-wise, Alton Ellis, Macka B, Maxi Priest and David Hinds (Steel Pulse) and many others.

An alternate version of A side track will be featured on the forthcoming Alvin Davis & Alien Dread album: Dreadland (Iron Sound).

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2LP | 2024 | JP | Original (P-Vine)

The British Core Lovers

47,99 €*

LP | 2024 | Original (Young Tree / Baco)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dennis Bovell is a producer, musician, and engineer who is an indispensable part of the history of British reggae. In 2008, P Vine compiled a collection of Dennis' master recordings under the title "Rebirth of British Reggae" and released it on vinyl for the first time. Marie Pierre's version of the Young Rascals' classic "Groovin'," which has been covered by numerous musicians including Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin, was released as a 7-inch single on P-vine in 2021 and sold out immediately. This is a supreme compilation album with plenty of sound sources that reggae fans will not be able to resist.

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Groundation

Dub Rock

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Riddim Dub School 3rd Grade

Istari Lasterfahrer

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Sozialistischer Plattenbau)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Flower)

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Onegram

Crazy For You

18,99 €*

You Can Fly On My Aeroplane Feat. Swish Jaguar

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

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

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7" release of Onegram's Caribbean Reggae Disco cover of INCOGNITO's acid jazz classic "crazy FOR You"! Incognito's smash hit "Crazy For You," released in 1991 during the Acid Jazz boom, has been covered by Onegram in 2024, more than 30 years later, with an exquisite arrangement. The rhythm section is groovier, the horn arrangement is full of Onegram's style, and the steel pan is used impressively to create a fun Caribbean disco reggae song while maximizing the quality of the original. The B-Side contains the ET Edit, which is optimized for DJ play and has a pleasantly pleasant effect processing.

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7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Flower)

18,99 €*