Reggae & Dancehall Vinyl 1368 Items

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Mango Wood Moskito Bite

Never Can Tell / Down In Mexico Lim.Ed.

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Prince Chamba Meets Zulu Vibes

Judgement Time / Concious Way

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Lion's Den)

George Dekker, Winston Reedy & Aj Franklin

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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For the next 12inch in the Lion’s Choice series we teamed up with Zulu Vibes from France for a rootikal treat prepared at their Alternative Corner Studio. It’s the manifestation of a unique musical meeting with the singer Prince Chamba and musician friends Macca Dread and Crucial Rob. First the uptempo ‘Judgement Time’ in a rockers fashion, followed by a more laid-back, melodious roots excursion, ‘Conscious Way’, on the flip. Of course each with a dub version. All transferred to 1/2inch tape and mastered with care by Star Delta.

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Passion Love

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Room In The Sky)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Culture / Revolutionaries

Forward To Africa / Africa Dub

12" | 2023 (Kingdom)

7" | 2023 (The Skankin' Monks)

Release: 2023

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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1981 UK press / dusty copies / all kingdom master bags are water damaged or torn - some have brads NY sticker

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Kenyatta Hill

Babylons Big Dog / Dub

Release: 2023

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Winston Reedy, Inn House Crew Ft Vin Gordon & Bongo Herman / Fawda Don, Barry Isaac

Cool It Omega, Headlock Riddim / Warrior, So Me Get It

7" | 2023 (R.I.T.S)

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Infinite Density)

Release: 2023

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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33rpm

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Chazbo / Jah Schulz

Stories

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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King Stanley / Earl Cunningham / Kologne

Stand Up Strong / Nowhere To Hide

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Black Redemption)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Winston Francis & Change The Mood

Let's Go To Zion

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Berends)

Warrior Step, Verse 2 / Verse 3, Verse 4

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Change THE Mood present...

Faithful remake of Winston Francis Studio 1 classic 'Let's Go To Zion'.

Winston ('Mr Fix It') Francis originally recorded this song in 1968 at the legendary Studio 1 in Jamaica. The music was written, arranged & performed by maestro's Jackie Mittoo (who had to be woken from sleeping under the piano that day) & Ernest Ranglin.

Many official (& unofficial) versions of varying quality have been issued over the years, this recording by 'Change The Mood' band, has been made with respectful & diligent attention to the Studio 1 sound as well as the music.

Winston himself (now in his 80th year!) voiced the track again as freshly as ever (over 50 years after the first time) & added a little extra lyric and Jamaican spice along the way.

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Bushman

12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Jah Waggys)

The Second Coming, Verse 2, Verse 3 / Warrior Chant, Verse 2, Verse 3

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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black paper sleeve

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Bushman

12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Jah Waggys)

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Old Hard Bread)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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black paper sleeve

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I Neurologici

Erchie / Version

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Old Hard Bread)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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350 numbered copies

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Paco Ten

Corruption / Riddim

Jah Works / Rapha Pico / Jah Rej

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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350 numbered press

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Ulterior Motive

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

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Irieland Music)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Rapha Pico returns to the Jah Works label for Ulterior Motive, speaking out on the hidden agendas of the powerful. Beautifully moody horn lines by Arthur Flink & a strong bass foundation laid by 'King Kay' Hasselbaink support Jah Rej's drums on this stepper that'll set sound systems ablaze.

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Irieland Soundsytem

This Is Irieland

13,19 €* 23,99 € -45%

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Too Far Gone Feat. Vaughn Benjamin Splattered Vinyl Edition

Scientist Vs J Gabriel

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Convent)

13,29 €* 13,99 € -5%

Ulemu: The Lost Zambian Tapes '84-'85

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited Splatter version! Outstanding dub anthem! 190g Vinyl. NYC based Onysia Records launches sister label Convent for heavier, edgier, twilight hour sounds.

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Larry Maluma

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Ulemu)

13,29 €* 13,99 € -5%

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

Alpheus

Kitty Kitty

13,29 €* 13,99 € -5%

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2019 | EU | Original (Station42)

Cedric Myton

Music Is The Refuge

13,49 €* 14,99 € -10%

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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School Mate / Music Works

Hopeton Lindo

7" | 2023 | UK (Common Ground International)

13,49 €* 17,99 € -25%

Release: 2023 / UK

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2022 | EU | Original (Bass Come Save Me)

Smalltowndubz

My Garden EP

13,59 €* 15,99 € -15%

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

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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We're very happy to present you a new 12" record which is comin' from non other than the mad talented producer duo Smalltowndubz from Austria. For the My Garden EP them got some cool international dub artists, who joined forces to bring you this heavyweight soundsystem smasher. The main tune My Garden comes in a hot dubwise style and features Tenor Youthman on the microphone, who brings down some hot lyrics. Another sure shot for any selection. On top we have a deep Remix from the man called Jah Schulz and Tribuman plays the horns - you just have to feel this wonderful combination.

We continue the vibes on the B-Side with two original productions by Smalltowndubz, which shows the variety of their musical style. Mad Thing is an UK inspired steppers killer, that you have to listen on a big soundsystem. The other track is called Rooted and features our family member Hazel Dub on melodica. This one is a deep and heavy bass bomb, which enters your mind and instantly wants you to play that record on repeat.

For next level pressure, we hooked up again with LXC to do that heavy mastering on all tunes.

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Frankie B

Scratch Mi Back / Fruity

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Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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What You Won't Do For Love Feat. Ethel Lindsey

Mato

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Stix)

Jah Love Conquers All / High Grade

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Stix Records, a sub-label of Favorite Recordings, presents this new stunning single release by Mato, this time taking over the famous hit of Bobby Caldwell, and inviting for the occasion newcomer label mate, Ethel Lindsey (1st album upcoming on Favorite Recordings). After the recent success of his Summer Madness / Maiden Voyage single, quickly followed up by the release of Jazz-Funk Dub Tribute LP, Mato and Stix got keen to pursue their journey within the wide and miscellaneous American groove music repertoire. In September 2022, just after the release of this same LP, Pascal Rioux (a&r of Favorite and its sub-labels) submited to Mato the idea of the Bobby Caldwell’s song and the start of a new “Mellow Reggae Series” focusing more specifically on the so-called AOR and BlueEyed-Soul genre. “What You Won’t Do For Love” by Bobby Caldwell, is one of this instant classic known and heard at least once by almost everyone on the planet, although its performer still remains quite unknown for most. With this thrilling version, Mato strikes again our ears of his matchless skills for dub production and the magic happens again. And while it was not an easy task to walk in the footsteps of Caldwell’s vocals, under the radar and upcoming singer and composer Ethel Lindsey sounds like a perfect match for the song, he just killed it with his soulful singing and great feeling. 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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Al Campbell / Junior Roy

7" | 2023 (Irie Ites)

Release: 2023

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Music From Memory)

Androo

Club Salon Theatre

Uluru 008 Pink Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Swiss based artist Androo, who previously released on MFM sub label Second Circle, returns with his debut LP 'Club Salon Theatre'.

Far from an album in traditional form, 'Club Salon Theatre' explores its potential as a musical collage of sound. Recorded during 2021 and the beginning of 2022, it is the result of Androo's desire to draw connections between diverse fragments of music and art.

Originally born out of the Dub sound-system scene in Geneva and with a continued love for the modal music of the likes of John and Alice Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders, Androo has long put improvisation at the center of his practice. His understanding of dub music as an integral part of the experimental music tradition, with ties to the school of Musique Concrète for instance, and with trap music as another vital ingredient, has as much to do with the form as with the method. With the studio as a laboratory for experimentation, Androo utilizes a variety of outboard instruments as well as working in-the-box, but it’s his classic “dub style” technique of mixing at the hardware console that leaves its quintessential mark throughout the whole record.

'Club Salon Theatre' is a rich patchwork of imagined scenes, emotive melodies, flying rhythms, harmonic changes, loose improvisations, with an almost romantic thread running through it. Like a collection of musical poems, gently arranged in what is sometimes sparse musical language. Far from a patchwork of scattered and disjointed inspirations, there is a real unity and singularity at work, resulting in a record which can be enjoyed as a collection of sonic poems, simultaneously nonchalant and earnest, sentimental and playful.

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Dreadsquad

7" | 2022 | EU | Reissue (Uluru)

Release: 2022 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jah Mason

Guidance

Sister Nancy & Lady Patra

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7 inch vinyl with a beautiful roots song

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Mumu Is Coming / Workieworkie

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Rhythm Discs!)

Jah Mel & The Rhythm Factory

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Ahead of the re-issue of Tachyon Productions long lost “DJ Ladies” Compilation. Rhythm Discs! Drop 2 highlights on wax - Sister Nancy’s "Mumu Is Coming" & Lady Patra’s "Workie Workie" - produced by Sonny “Sabwackie” Ochiai & Trevor Lyn under exclusive licence from Tachyon Productions.

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Stand Up To It / Guiding Star

12" | 2018 | EU | Original (Jamwax)

Viceroys / Lone Ranger / Prince Alla / Roberto Sanchez

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Ark Angel Jah Mel is a recording artist, songwriter and musician from Jamaica. Beginning his career as a performer on the stage shows of the Twelve Tribes Of Israel of which he has been a member since his youth, Jah Mel made his debut sharing the stage with artists such as Dennis Brown, Bob Marley, Freddie McGregor, Sugar Minott, Brigadier Jerry & Denroy Morgan. His writing credits include songs written for Marcia Griffiths, Cecile, DaVille, Itana & Jah Mali, for whom he also produced tracks on his debut album El Shaddai. Jah Mel has worked with all of Jamaica’s top producers & musician in Jamaica such as the great Sly & Robbie, Steely & Cleevie, Earl Chinna Smith, Steve ‘Lenky’ Marsden & Donovan Germaine to who’s Penthouse label Jahmel was signed.
Jah Mel sees himself as a musical bridge between the original reggae sound & the dancehall sound of today, representing what he calls the real dancehall revolution, merging the spirituality of the old school & the energy of the new school. “Guiding Star” and “Stand Up To It” are the perfect examples to overstand this definition. Both song were produced by Roydale Anderson aka Andy's. “Guding Star” will definitely give you thrills if you are into deep synth and heavy digital rhythm while the superb piano notes will warm you in the analog style. Beware of “Guiding Star” dub version called “Guidance (Dance Mix)” that will break any bunker. “Stand Up To It” rhythm is an adaptation of one of the most classic Jamaican riddim called “Heavenless”. You will never know this riddim like before; This version takes the riddim to another level. A positive song with a bionic nuclear bomb dubwise! Play it loud, Jah is our guiding star!

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Trod On / Trod Along / Jah In The Morning / Jah Lov

12" | 2015 | EU | Original (Fruits)

Ain't That Loving You (Feat. Chris Murray) / Are You Lonely For Me, Baby (Feat. Malik Moore)

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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An excellent 4-track roots and dub reggae 12-inch on the French Fruits Records label, of which the first release was I Kong's 'A Little Walk' album.

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Night Owls

7" | 2023 | US | Original (F-Spot)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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The Uprising Maytone / Bill Hutchinson All Stars

Unchangeable Love / King Street Special

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Hornin Sounds)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Poor Man's Friend)

The Viceroys & Yakka

Maga Down / Maga Dub

Linval Thompson / Ranking Trevor

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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This heavy roots reggae cut comes courtesy of The Viceroys, legendary harmony group from the stables of the world renowned studio 1. First recording for the venerable Mr Dodd in 1967 The Viceroys were instrumental in moving the sound from rocksteady to reggae with early hits like “Ya Ho” and “Love & Unity” .

The A side of this weighty 45 is a revisited vocal from the early days of the group, a haunting, smokey rendition of Maga Down. Drawing musical influence from Ethiopian and Cuban music as well as its obvious early reggae basis this record sounds fresh whilst simultaneously transporting you back to the golden era with its warm nostalgic themes.

The flip side is an ethereal dub mix from the Bristol based Yakka, an almost psychedelic journey into the mixing board bringing out the best of the vintage sound pellet.

This is the third release from Bristol label Poor Man's Friend Records, produced in the Poor Man's Friend studio and voiced in Jamaica only 300 copies of this smoked out ode to the golden era are available for purchase.

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Mr Boss Man / Stop Pushing Me Around

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Thompson Sound)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Lion's Den)

Prince Jamo

Rootsman Can't Dead

Bring My Gun/Ten & Twenty Girls

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Here comes a musical gem from the Blackrose Studio: the great singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, dub engineer and soundman Prince Jamo on the riddim and vocals with a rootsman anthem, paired with an uplifting flute cut by none other than Don Fe and two ruff dubwise excursions. All transferred to 1/2inch tape and mastered with care by Star Delta and presented with an exceptional watercolor artwork by Chloé Bernal.

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Jr. Cat/Tipper Ranks

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Don One)

Please Forgive Me / International

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Junior Cat is one of reggae music's most prolific artists. An icon, Junior Cat"The Wild Indian," is known by reggae and hip hop fans across the globe for his dapper Bad Azz style that made the fellas crave and adoring ladies rave over his deliv-ery of edgy lyrics that ricocheted through dancehalls and stages in the 90s with hit classics like “Iron Gloves”; “Top Dog”; “Anorexal Body”; and as featured in the mega-hit movie “Shottas”, “woulda let you go”. Junior Cat is the Don that lesser deejays imitate but never duplicate.

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Tony Curtis / Many More

Here We Are / What Is Going On

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7 inch vinyl with two lovely songs

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Sluggy Ranks / Bondie

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7 inch vinyl with two beautiful songs

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Ian Sweetness

Since You've Been Away

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7 inch vinyl with a beautiful song

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Karen Morrison

Who God Bless

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7 inch vinyl with a beautiful song

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Glen Washington

Give Me Little Bit

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7 inch vinyl with a beautiful song by Glen Washington

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Razor

Make My Money

Marlon Stewart / Conroy Smith

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7 Inch Vinyl With A Beautiful Song

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She's Gone / The Girls

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7 inch vinyl with two beautiful songs

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Many More

Selena

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7 inch vinyl with a beautiful song

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Leroy Sibbles

Mama

Fire A Go Burn / Alpha & Omega

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7 inch vinyl with a beautiful song -Leroy Sibbles

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Linval Thompson, Trinity

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Soulove)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2022 | UK (Firmly Rooted)

Ickle

No Love No Peace

Release: 2022 / UK

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Room In The Sky)

Barry Issacs & Deemus J

Revolution Deh Yah

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Radikal Guru & Bukkha Black Vinyl Edition

Burning

12" | 2022 | UK | Original (Moonshine)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Mikey General & Prince Alla

Only Jah Know / Born To Be Free

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Poor Man's Friend)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Partial)

Rhythm-Ites

I & I

No Fear In Dub / Under Construction

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Two sought-after vocal tracks from influential British reggae band Rhythm-ites recorded in 1988.

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Dub Kazman

12" | 2022 | EU | Original (Rough Signal)

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Harlem Shuffle)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Rough Signal Records has not released Dub Kazman solo since 2019, finally we are back.

No Fear In Dub has atmosphere of 90s Iration Steppas flavor but sounds very new. It was created with Dub Kazman's signature synth sound with heavy dub mix. He has played this at many places as exclusive dub and now finally released on vinyl which is whateveryone wanted. This one will be one of the big stepper in the Dub Kazman catalogue. Under Contruction is a killer stepper tune, influenced by construction sounds. The snare feels like hammer, coupled with Dub Kazman synths and heavy dub mix.

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The Slickers

Run Fattie / Hoola Bulla

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Partial)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Slickers were an exciting Jamaican Rocksteady and Reggae group in the late 1960s and 1970s. Although their legendary song JOHNNY TOO BAD was included in the Jimmy Cliff movie THE HARDER THEY COME, their story is mostly unknown and full of hearsays and contradictions.
Here is our "version" of the story:
Firstly, it is often assumed that The Slickers were just an alias for The Pioneers but it seems now clear that they were in fact two distinct formations.
In fact, the group was formed by Derrick Crooks (of The Pioneers) and Winston Bailey (not to misunderstand with Winston "Shadow" Bailey a Calypso singer) around 1965. It seems that Derrick was the only constant member and the line-up was constantly changing and overlapping with both The Reggae Boys and The Pioneers.
Other known members were Derrick's brother Sydney Crooks, Roy Beckford (not to misunderstand with U-Roy), George Dekker and Abraham Green (later known as Ras Abraham) who joined at the time "Johnny Too Bad" was recorded in 1970. Abraham is said to have been the lead vocal on "Johnny Too Bad". Besides being featured on the soundtrack for the 1972 Jimmy Cliff film, the song was covered by the British reggae group UB40 and countless more.
The Slickers have recorded about 40 singles during the 60's and the '70s. It seems they disbanded after recording their second album BREAKTHROUGH in 1979...
Although nothing is written in stone about The Slickers, one sure fact is that they were a brilliant Rocksteady and Reggay band… Many of their singles were outstanding such as NANA, YOU CAN'T WIN, MAN BEWARE, JOHNNY TOO BAD and of course the two hot shots on this single: RUN FATTIE and HOOLA BULLA!

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Mikey Mystic

South Africa

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Hornin Sounds)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Originally released on a Riz 12” in 1994 and produced by Nick Manasseh & Jeremy `The Equalizer’.

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Timbo Stewart

Message To The World

Jacko / Agobun Riddim Section

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Oscure 80's Jamaican roots by Oswald 'Timbo' Stewart.

Talented singer who used to sing alongside Larry Marshall back in the 70's.

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All Life Long

12" | 2022 | EU | Original (All Nations)

Dub The Farmer's Daughter / Out On A Limb

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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All Nations Records comes back again with a 12" composed and mixed by established sound system and rising producer Agobun out of Lille, France. It features the sweet voice of Jacko, well known by the french sound system followers, here singing in his unique style, about the constant efforts and works that man and woman shall do all their life to be a better person. In a pure sound tradition, this record comes with two dub cuts and a mesmerizing guitar cut that comes in as the cherry over the cake

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Jeff Dread

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Efficient Space)

12" | 2022 | EU | Original (Dig This Way)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A double shot of Y2K digi thrillers from Sydney via Bromley electro-dub producer Jeff Dread. Part of the city’s burgeoning network of blunted bass and sound system culture, Dread worked in parallel with the likes of Sheriff Lindo, Andy Rantzen and Ali Omar, issuing two dynamite albums on Creative Vibes in 1999 and 2001. Utilising the Atari 1020 Ste, Dread would frantically live mix up to 9 tracks direct to Cd-r, echoing the same rough and ready low tech intuition as Jamaican trailblazers King Tubby, Scientist and Jack Ruby and their UK-based disciples Jah Shaka, Adrian Sherwood and Mad Professor. While unmarked discs of his indulgently durational sessions litter the archives, this plate showcases versions immortalised by two crucial compilation CDs. Wicked stepper ‘Dub The Farmer’s Daughter’ burrows the ear canal with its addictive melodica and tightly coiled acid synth lines, edited for high impact by Sheriff Lindo for his volume of Dub For the Masses (Dread would curate its successor), while ‘Out On A Limb’ hails from Just Is, a double album sequenced by legendary Sydney queer party crew Club Kooky. A bass bin creeper that was extended with horns for his second longplayer Return From Alpha One, it’s this unembellished work in progress that really stings. With Dread’s allegiance to local sound system heavyweights Firehouse, these totally brained studio jams are tried and tested weapons, finally blasting on the sacred 7” format.

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Abeng

Sun Will Rise

Nah Tek It (Interplanetary Criminal Remix) / Original Mix

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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We are glad to present to you the 1st Abeng Maxi 12'' : "Sun Will Rise" and "Eastern Lights" are two instrumentals based on the same riddim, one a way style Roots & Culture Music done during the LockDown of 2020. Mix and Dubwises are handled by Roberto Sanchez at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio (es) , ready to play loud on your HiFi or Sound System!

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Sherrie B

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Rhythm Discs!)

Tek It Easy / Do Good Brother

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Sherrie B's super rare Nah Tek It gets the remix treatment from Interplanetary Criminal - flexing acid tinged basslines & 2-step FWD drums.

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Robert Dallas

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Poor Man's Friend)

I'll Make It Up / Hot And Sticky

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Veteran singer Robert O Dallas (formerly “Yabba Youth”), confidently announces his arrival at the Poor Man’s Friend studio with this important and thought evoking message to the youth. His instantly recognisable voice combines with the deep, eary production to create a heavy, meditative record with a much needed commentary on current social issues.

The B side, “Do Good Brother”, is a stern reminder to follow your heart and “Do all the good that you can.” A heavy horns section leads this late 70’s inspired roots cut, whilst Mr Dallas gives an incredible vocal performance alongside that harmonizes effortlessly.

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Carl Dawkins

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Harlem Shuffle)

The Kingstonians / The Crystalites

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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About Carl Dawkins

Carl ‘Ras’ Dawkins was born on 1st August 1948 in Spanish Town, Jamaica, the son of a Jazz drummer… After moving to Kinston, young Carl attended Kingston Senior School where his classmates included the great Slim Smith and Jimmy Riley, two of the former “Techniques”. In 1967, at the tender age of 19, Carl recorded for Karl ‘J.J.’ Johnson some of his original compositions including ‘cBaby I Love You’, ‘Running Shoes’ and ‘Hard Time’ with the Carib Beats as a musical backing band. ‘Baby I Love You’ with ‘Hard Time’ on the flip were subsequently issued on two Johnson’s labels (JJ Records, Sir J.J.) in 1967 in Jamaica and on the Rio label (a Doctor Bird subsidiary) in UK the same year. While ‘Baby I Love You’ was popular, it was the great ‘Hard Time’ that propelled the single to the top of the Jamaican charts. After a spell in prison for possession of marijuana, Carl recorded a collection of singles for producers such as Clancy Eccles, Lee Perry and Leslie Kong. He returned to JJ and found success again in 1970, when he recorded one of that year’s best-selling singles, the superb ‘Satisfaction’, swiftly followed by two other major hits the same year, ‘Get Together’ and ‘This Land’ which sold heavily despite being banned by the government for its hard-hitting lyrics on the state of Jamaica at the time. During the 70s he recorded one album for Harry J - “Bumpity Road” - and many great singles for a variety of record labels and producers before gradually withdrawing from the scene during the 80s. Many years later, Carl is still very much loved by its many fans around the world. He is rightly considered being one of Reggae's all-time greatest vocalists…

About This Release

This killer double sider is the first reissue of two super rare and outstanding tracks by the great Carl Dawkins. Both tracks have never been reissued until now.

The very much in demand “I’ll Make It Up” was previously released as B side to One Dollar Of Music on Duke Du-3 in 1968. On the B side, the brilliant “Hot And Sticky” was previously released on Rio R138 in 1967.

Both tracks were produced by the Jamaican reggae producer, J.J. Johnson who ran two record labels Sir J. J. and JJ Records from his Kingston shop on Orange Street, next door to Beverley's Records, where he was shot dead in 1972.

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Sufferer / Sufferer

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Harlem Shuffle)

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Golden Gems)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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These two avidly sought-after early Reggay tracks are quite rare. Splash Down is the instrumental version of Sufferer and both songs have been produced by Derrick Harriott. This is the first time these two wicked tracks are released together on a 7inch vinyl single.

THE Kingstonians Jamaican vocal trio, the Kingstonians were formed around 1966 by Cebert Bernard (aka Jackie Bernard) and his brother Lloyd "Footy" Bernard, along with mutual friend Lloyd Kerr. They began their recording career with producer J.J. Johnson, but had their greatest success between 1968 and 1970 with producer Derrick Harriott, who helped steer the singles "Singer Man" and "Sufferer" to the top of the Jamaican charts. An LP of the Harriott material was released in 1970 under the title “Sufferer”. The album was the career high point for the Kingstonians, who left Harriott to work briefly with producers Leslie Kong and Rupie Edwards before breaking up as the roots reggae era began.

THE Crystalites The Crystalites were the backing and studio band for legendary producer Derrick Harriott and included top 60s Jamaican musicians e.g. Bongo Herman, Bongo Les, Boris Gardiner, Gladstone Anderson, Karl Bryan, Winston Wright among others!

They were extremely productive between 1968 and 1974 and recorded 4 albums and countless singles covering many styles from Boss Reggae to Dub. More specifically, they recorded many wicked and awesome “versions” of hit songs of that time e.g. Sufferer by THE Kingstonians!

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Mike Brook

No War Over Woman / Dub

Jah Over I / United Africa Dub

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Released in the UK as part of Brooks’ ‘One Love’ album in the early 1980s, ‘No War Over Woman’ was originally recorded at Channel One around 1975, with musicians apparently including Sly & Robbie rhythm section, Ansel Collins on keys and Deadly Headley on saxophone, and mixed at King Tubby’s. It is arguably the first time it gets issued as a 7’’ single including a version on the flip side. Extra tip: roots fans will recognise the riddim from Knowledge’s monumental ‘Stumbing Block’, which appeared on the Tamoki Wambesi label.

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Yabby You & The Prophets

7" | 2022 | UK (Pressure Sounds)

12" | 2022 | EU | Original (Poly Dance Theatre)

Release: 2022 / UK

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Conscious lyrics on this lesser known Yabby track. Never before pressed on 45 and comes with the correct version on the flipside. Comes in a printed Yabby bag. Tommy McCook on flute Sly and Robbie on rhythmic duties.

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Androo

Sans-Titre

South. Body. Girl / Hubbadub Exercice Mix

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Uno.nostalgia (dub) is drawing inspiration from new wave and dub music and brings a rawer edge to the release. Meanwhile RCA rhythm (modern mix3) is clearly influenced by weighty dancehall riddims. On a brighter note sans-titre (pop exp) brings some pop melodies to ease your heart from the stomping

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Androo

12" | 2022 | EU | Original (Poly Dance Theatre)

Lioness & Unruly Orange Vinyl Edition

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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A-side A dance piece for the knees, rather organic, quite pop on the chords…But who is the strange soloist? After investigation, the label declines all responsibility; to whom? nobody knows.

B-side A pianist exercises, misses, exercises again. Accompanied by the minimalist orchestra « Notre seule patrie: l’enfance », scented like a non-chalant perfume. Dub it!

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Rude Girl Review

7" | 2022 | US | Original (Jump Up)

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Partial)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Debut single from all star all female US ska reggae band formed by members the Scotch Bonnets, HUB City Stompers, and many more. "lioness" is lead by Lady Hatchet while "unruly Ways" has Jenny Wiskey on vocals. Both tracks are anthems of female empowerment! Orange wax fold over sleeve.

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The Rootsman

African Style

Mannaroman, Ras Mat-I, Sealow, Gianni De Donno

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A UK Dub outing from 1996 from The Rootsman, originally appearing on his debut album on Third Eye Music - `In Dub We Trust’. A mid-paced steppers piece with more than enough weight to cause distress at any sound system gathering. This is the first time `African Style’ has been unleashed as a single.

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Dat A Reggae Music / Madness / Thunders

12" | 2019 | EU | Original (Boot Loop)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Ilam / Ilam Dub Daniel Boyle Remix

Kosmo Sound

10" | 2019 | EU | Original (Zephyrus)

The Cimarons / J. Clergue & E. Gentet

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Kosmo Sound's new single 'ILAM' comes with heavyweight bass lines, Tuareg inspired guitar riffs and Moroccan percussive elements. On the B-side there is a Special Dub mix by Daniel Boyle (Lee Perry, Max Romeo)

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Ethiopian Romance / Abyssinian Dance

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Hornin' Sounds)

12" | 2018 | EU | Original (Rastafari)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Heavy Roots Track called Ethiopian Romance by The Cimarons recorded in the early 80's @ Easy Street Studio.
Has been released on CD back in the 90's but unfortunately never on vinyl.
Now released for the first time on vinyl !

Dub version was sadly never recorded…
Now the flip side received a proper Dubwise recorded & mixed @ Honey Studio.
Mastered @ Rectape Studio.
Limited Edition /// Letterpress printed the old fashioned way.

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Unknown Artist

Jahovia

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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10" | 2016 | UK | Original (Dug Out)

Augustus Pablo

The Sun

10" | 2016 | EU | Reissue (Jamaican)

Release: 2016 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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First time out for this wildly raw dubplate, sister-recording to the Pablo master-rhythm, shot through with other-worldly, illusively allusive incantation.
Surely that's Family Man stalking a sunken cavern, and his bro battering all seven shades out of his drum-kit, like Meters on fire; and Chinna on guitar, glazed and violent. The mixing rears up right in your face.
Producer Gussie Clarke says Theophilus 'Easy Snappin' Beckford is playing piano, with the front removed so he can strum the strings (like he finally snapped) — but he credits the work overall to Augustus Pablo.
Transferred from acetate — fuss-pots don't grumble, just be humble — though the flip brings a clutch of criss, unmissable alternates, direct from Gussie's tape-room (where the files are entitled ‘Classical Illusion / The Sun’).
Heavy, heavy funk. Simplicity People dug in. Stunning.

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Revolutionaries

2 Bad Bull Inna Dub

Captain Barkey & Frankie Wilmot

Release: 2016 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Two excellent Revolutionaires cuts..Sly and Robbie at their best.
These early tracks were recorded at Channel One and produced by Bunny Striker Lee.

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Money Gone Down The Drain

7" | 2015 | JP | Original (Stereo One / Dub Store Japan)

Release: 2015 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Sister Simiah / Jah Free / Dan Imerial

Rasta Chanta / Imperial Sound Army / Sax P

12" | 2012 | US | Original (Jah Free Music)

Release: 2012 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Liard N Theef / The Twilight Horns Version

Ras Tweed

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Samuel)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Ghetto Cornerstone)

Prince Alla

Babylon Must Go Down

Payoh Soulrebel / Newentun All Stars

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Second Prince Alla 7" Vinyl Record from the Ghetto Cornerstone Label!

A true honour to bring another Roots & Culture Tune into the world with the Legendary Prince Alla; Tuff 80's Style Roots Riddim with Militant Vocals! Rastafari

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Sugarman

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

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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We Play Sound / Life On Line

Earl Sixteen, I-Mitri

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

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

Cosmic Shuffling

Xmas Ska

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Baby Come Back Feat. Ethel Lindsey

Mato

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Stix)

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Memento)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Stix Records, a sub-label of Favorite Recordings, presents the 2nd release from its new Mellow Reggae Series project. Launched earlier this year by Mato & Ethel Lindsey with a stunning cover of the famous “What You Won’t Do For Love” by Bobby Caldwell, the series continues with the same duo, now taking over “Baby Come Back”, the underground AOR/Blue-Eyed-Soul classic from Player.
This time again and likewise could be told about Bobby’s most famous song, “Baby Come Back” can be considered as a “One-Hit Wonder”, reaching #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1977, while very few people might be able to name who performed it. Like he always does, Mato delivers an outstanding version, delighting us with his matchless skills for dub production. Already perfectly matching on Bobby Caldwell’s rendition, Ethel Lindsey ensure again the perfect vocals over Mato’s production. Currently preparing his 1st album to be released on Favorite Recordings, Ethel has a long music and singing experience, unless an almost blank discography. From his very young age, he’s developed a deep passion for AOR and Blue-Eyed-Soul style.
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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Idriss D

Lunatic 2

I Man Cruz, Lone Ark Riddim Force

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Memento Records’ boss Idriss D goes back to his more experimental side on this release, pushing the boundaries like he did on his first Lunatic EP, coming up once again with another Jungle-infused mesmerizing piece of Electronica that mixes breakbeat influences with melodic soulful vibes. A very welcome follow up, aptly titled “Lunatic 2”, this tune is fiercely uptempo and energetic: the psychedelic melody swirls inside, outside and around your mind, while the fluid bass line counterparts the schizophrenic rhythm. On top of this, powerful emotional vocals take you into another dimension. The prestigious remix comes courtesy of Gilb’R, founder of Versatile Records and one half of Chateau Flight: a slower downtempo piece with an infectious, almost improvisational synth melody, with vocals taking center stage here, full of atmospheric sounds all over that land into a deep dreamy break.

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Tek A Look / Tek A Dub

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Ark)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Viceroys, Lone Ranger, Prince Alla

Trod On / Jah Love In The Morning

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Fruits)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Mighty Massa & The Ska Revolutionairies

Breaking Down The Barrier

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Lion's Den)

Freddie Mackay / Ronnie Davis

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Chapter Five in the ‘Songs Of Uplifment’-series features none other than the Far East dub ruler Mighty Massa with a fresh 2023 recut of a very special musical offering out of his Dub Creation Studio in Japan. The tune is entitled ‘Breaking Down The Barrier’ and comes inna heavy ska style. A melodious instrumental extravaganza by Massa and the ominous Ska Revolutionaries, to uplift mind and soul, a rhythm and groove that simply invite to dance and to get feet and arms moving. A mix was released on the ‘Armagideon Time’-album on CD in 2006, but no dub nor version has ever seen the light of the day before. Now unearthed, recut and remixed, ready for the sound systems north, south, east and west…

Special mention to Dandelion Soundsystem who made me listen properly in the first place, running the tune in session a few years ago in a beautiful way, and sending me on a serious journey with it - forever grateful! Been running it hard since that discovery, and it has created a many special moments on the road, one highlight definitely being at Dub Camp 2022 when it caused quite a furore in the sound meeting arena and left a number of sound(wo)man wondering. So after all it just felt right to give this slightly hidden gem the full light it deserves. Give thanks to Ras Kush for facilitating the link to Japan and immediate full support to make it happen!

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Going / Tonight

10" | 2023 | UK | Original (Jamaican)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Pave The Way / Pave The Dub

Icho Candy

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Poor Man's Friend)

'Natty Princess Dub' / 'Rock You Rock' / 'Dub Hypocrites'

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A truly enigmatic character from the golden era of Jamaican roots music, Icho Candy is an artist that has, to me, always been shrouded in mystery. A devout rastafarian born with a gift for prophetic songwriting, Candy always writes in a way that is true to himself and his deep seated beliefs, regardless of the external pressures he endures as a veteran artist, an incredible feet for an independent artist with a career that spans fifty years.
First recording for the great Joe Gibbs and Jack Ruby in the late seventies, Icho’s big break in the industry came with the hit record “Captain Selassie”, a track that is widely considered to be one of the greatest rastafari anthems in dancehall. During this time Icho also recorded for labels such as Jah Life, Rockers International, Tesfa, Jah Shaka and many more. Like so many of the great artists in the eighties Icho recorded and toured in America for an extended period alongside Sugar Minott, Nicodemus, Nitty Gritty, King Kong before returning to Jamaica to record two amazing albums for the late Jah Shaka.
The A side of this latest seven inch gives us the classic writing style of Icho Candy. Pairing his lyrical depth with an early 70’s Phil Pratt style production. An eerie horns line meets the clean sharp, older school backing vocals provided by The Mighty Viceroys to create something magical, the type of record we thought we may have already heard on some scratchy 45 deep in a soundmans crate.
Yakka once again returns to the label on B side duties, providing another Tubby inspired voyage into dusty fx units and quick draw fades. The bassline increases, the vocal decreases but the vibe never ceases.

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Tapper Zukie

10" | 2023 | UK | Original (Jamaican)