Reggae & Dancehall Vinyl 1986 Items

Lovers Rock Revisited Volume 2 - Delroy Witter & Friends

LP | 2023 | JP | Original (Drum & Bass)

33,24 €* 34,99 € -5%

Hummingbird / Ras Tamano / Bindi

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The second volume of "Lovers Rock Revised," a compilation series selected by Zunggu Zunggu, author of "Lovers Rock Record Guide", is now available for pre-order!! This time it is a collection of works by Delroy Witter, the owner of Success Sound System based in Harlesden, North London, and one of the most important reggae producers in the UK. This is a compilation of selected works from his D-Roy label, omitting those licensed from Sly & Robbie, and only the pure "Sound of Success". This is a gem of a collection that includes both familiar songs for lovers rock fans and maniacal choices that are typical of Zunggu Zunggu's thorough knowledge of the label's works.

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Circle Of Love

7" | 2023 | JP | Original (Hummingbirdub)

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Merge)

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The new release from the internationally and domestically active dub creator Hummingbird is a double A-side single with beautiful and powerful melodies by the singer Bindi and sorrowful melodies by RAS TAMANO's melodica on a nostalgic, floating, and dubby track!

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Hollie Cook

Happy Hour In Dub

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Macadam Mambo)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A heavenly set of dub versions to pair with Hollie Cook's critically acclaimed 2022 album Happy Hour. Hollie’s first full dub record since 2012, Happy Hour in Dub was coaxed into being by close listening of the original album’s modern lover’s rock.

Hollie and Happy Hour producer Ben Mckone explain:

The reason and inspiration for wanting to make the dub record is because Happy Hour, in its original form, has so many intricate musical details running throughout the songs—from the backing vocal and string arrangements to some far more subtle details. And during the mixing process, hearing some of these parts on their own over the drum and bass foundation, we felt there was so much left to explore and expose in the songs and take them to outer space.

At the controls rejoining Hollie in exploring the space, Mckone takes her soulful creations and stretches them to their sonic limits, with new vocal features by Josh Skints and Kiko Bun.

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Tutu Ta

Lonely Eyes

Prince Chamba Meets Zulu Vibes

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Here is another mystery from the universe comming straight out from London! Popping up from nowhere, don’t expect any infos about the person behind, it’s a very well kept secret… actually Tutu Ta reached us by telepathy to propose this sensationnal album for Macadam Mambo. A concentrate of punkish dubby tunes combining ruffness, deepness, darkness, light, humour and serious vocals on very heavy beats and supa loud basslines. It’s raw but so gracefull in the meantime, 12 tracks, 47 min of pure bliss that won’t leave you on your knees, grab it fast it’s high demands style of music 

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Judgement Time / Concious Way

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

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Scotch Bonnet)

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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Mungo's Hi-Fi

Past And Present

34,99 €*

Dickes B Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Mungo's Hi Fi return with their exciting new vocal project Past And Present. Released on their Dumbarton Rock label, it's the eagerly awaited vocal companion piece to 2021 dub album Antidote. Past And Present is unique for Mungo's in being devoted to the Rub A Dub reggae style that arose in late 70s and early 80s Jamaica. The record has its roots in both past and present. Back in 2021, Mungo's responded to the pandemic with the dub project Antidote, an album of reflection among wide spaces and nature. As the world has reopened, Past And Present celebrates the return of verbal communication and dancing to hypnotic basslines, with the original vocal cuts by veteran and rising microphone talent. The haunting voice of French pure singjay Pupajim encourages us to face living in the now, on title track Past and Present. Pioneering Jamaican female deejay Lady Ann toasts the importance of Good Lovin' over a sensual, waist-winding rhythm. Ethereal UK neo lovers rock singer Hollie Cook revisits her classic Sugar Water, floating above a sparse and eerie future Rub A Dub soundscape. Honey-toned Londoner Kiko Bun exudes confidence and humility as a Riddim General while veteran talker Solo Banton shakes up the dance on his seismic, much requested, We Pulsating. The biblical voice of Jamaican legend Prince Alla sounds fresh on a revisit to his immortal Only Love Can Conquer. Fellow elder statesman of reggae Johnny Clarke contributes the sole non Rub A Dub offering with the "Flying Cymbals" driven, deep roots track Rain Keeps On Falling. French singjay Shanti D and Israeli chanter Ranking Levy pair up on the mighty Jaqueline rhythm for a warning against Total Disaster. The prodigious Charlie P joins Godfather of UK emcee-ing, Daddy Freddy, to request freer movement on Control The Border. The final statement is without words or vocals: as Mungo's production team take centre stage for the soaring Birds Of Vice - the A side to Antidote's closing dub, Birds Of Pleasure. In reggae, the vocal traditionally precedes the dub...

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Seeed

12" | 2023 | EU | Reissue (Warner)

31,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2023 (Tribe 84 / Livity Music)

Guiding Star Orchestra

Natural Heights

29,99 €*

LP | 2023 (Higher Mountain)

Release: 2023

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Joseph Cotton

History Of The Dancehall

Earth & Stone / Revolutionaries

Release: 2023

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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sticker on black sleeve

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Devil Must Have Made You / Version

7" | 2023 (Well Charge)

Release: 2023

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Sugar Minott / Prince Jammy

Give The People What They Want / Brothers Of The Blade

7" | 2023 (Jammy$)

12" | 2023 | UK | Original (333)

Release: 2023

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jammys sleeve

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Rupie Dan

My Black Race

18,04 €* 18,99 € -5%

12" | 2023 | UK | Reissue (Archive)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Death Is Not The End's 333 sub-label drops a much needed reissue of Rupie Dan's My Black Race 12" from 1982. A huge Shaka selection featuring one of the heaviest dubs available from this era of UK roots production. Originally written and produced by Rupie for his Flag Records label, with engineering from Tony Addis (later of Addis Posse and the Warriors Dance label).
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"The lyrical idea for My Black Race came about during the 1980/81 social/racial revolution that took place in several cities all over England, including London, Liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds etc. I was living in Bradford, West Yorkshire at the time and was a DJ/Sound System operator on Jah Scorcher International Sound. I also co-hosted a Reggae show on an independent radio station Called Pennine Radio 235. In my regular job I was a youth and community leader with the Bradford education council. I was fully connected and in touch the community.
Seeing how the media used the events of the social uprising as a weapon to further discriminate against the African & Caribbean community committed me to say and do something to elevate the minds of especially young people who were already demoralised by the rhetoric that brought about the so called "riots" of the time. It was during this time that the lyrical foundation of "My Black Race" was laid. The rhythm came later after hearing Barry Brown's "No Wicked Shall Enter the Kingdom of Zion". In the summer of 1982 I entered into the Addis Ababa recording studio on Harrow Road, Paddington and recorded the song having moved to London the previous year. Musicians featured included Victor Cross on bass and Mark Wright on drums (both from the Ariwa band), Rizzo on guitar, Tan Tan and Bami on Horns (all 3 from Aswad band), Bubblers on Piano/Organ (Undivided Roots/Ruff Cutt Band). Lead vocals were provided by myself, with backing vocals Jenifah Gad and Niomi who was working with David Bowie at the time. The engineers were Bubblers and Tony Addis (later of Addis Posse & the Warriors Dance label).
Jah Shaka was in the studio during the entire recording session. I was aquatinted with him as I was previously involved in a 3 way soundclash with Shaka, Quaker City and my sound at the time Jah Scorcher. Some years later I was in Terry's Dub studio in North Acton cutting some dubs when King Jammys and Bunny Lee walked in and heard the song. Bunny was responsible for the production of Barry Brown's "No Wicked Shall Enter the Kingdom of Zion". Thankfully they were both impressed by the track which delighted me as a young up-and-coming artist/producer. The rest is history as we know it. Jah Shaka was mystically constant hence his attachment and love for the song. Jah bless and guide him."
- Rupie Dan, 2023.

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The Revolutionaires

Disco Purpose 1

20,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Joe Gittleman / Bad Operation

Wavebreaker #4

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Bad Time)

24,99 €*

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Newentun)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Mighty Mighty Bosstones Legend JOE Gittleman Meets Rising SKA Stars BAD Operation FOR A NEW Split Available ON Electric Blue Vinyl For nearly 40 years, Joe Gittleman was the heart and soul of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, easily one of the most beloved and influential ska bands in the world. Although the band suddenly parted ways in 2022, Joe had no intention of also parting ways with making music... quite the opposite. With the help of some friends like Bosstones’ saxophonist Leon Silva and original Big D & The Kids Table guitarist Sean Rogan, Joe has come roaring back with a collection of solo material that rivals that of anything in his extensive and storied catalogue but is somehow also imbued with an extremely modern, fresh, and positive energy. In Joe’s mind, nothing could be more refreshing than pairing his new work with one of the most exciting bands to have hit the ska scene in years. BAD Operation released their debut record in 2020 and instantly turned the ska scene on it’s head. Combining two-tone ska with both traditional and punk elements, the band coined the term NEW Tone to describe the new paradigm they were spearheading in the ska community; one that saw the music evolving creatively, while simultaneously returning thematically to the socially consicious, progressive, and political roots of the genre. Their songs felt entirely original, but contained enough throughlines to the various iterations of ska that every generation could agree that they were doing something extremely exciting. Now, for the first time since their debut, BAD Operation is back with new music that takes their sound and style to the next level. When Bad Time Records asked who they would want to do a “Wavebreaker” split with, the question was answered the moment BAD OP learned Joe Gittleman was working on new material. Stylistcally and thematically, this is a pairing that could not be a better fit. Joe has paved the way for progressive ska music for his entire career, and the influence on BAD Operation is clear from the moment the drums kick in on “What Keeps Us Moving”, or the way the bass leads you into the extremely fun “Grandma’s Car”. Joe’s lead track “Carrie O” grabs you right away with an electronic dancehall beat (right away nodding to the evolving modern ska sound), before launching into a danceable ska punk tune that will have enough recognizable elements to please any of his long time fans. The single most important element that links these two artsists together? Joy. A joy for making ska music, and relishing the medium for everything it can offer. You can hear the love bursting out of these tracks, and even when the subject matter turns difficult you know they are facing reality with an outlook that has love for their fellow human. This is a truly special release, and one that will certainly go down as a hallmark moments in ska’s storied history.

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Key Day

Bad Guy

11,99 €*

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

10,49 €* 13,99 € -25%

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Son Of A Beat)

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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Group Dynamics

Mundu

11,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Chazbo / Jah Schulz

Stories

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Baco)

Johnny Osbourne

Right Right Time

30,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Hard Time Pressure In A Babylon

Iration Steppas

12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Dubquake)

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Partial)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dubquake Records dig deep in the vaults to reissue five more iconic Iration Steppas tracks from the 90’s!

Still buzzing from the hype around Part 1 of the ‘90’s Classic Cutz’, this new drop includes their very first release ‘Scud Missile’, the legendary ‘Hard Time Pressure In A Babylon’, ‘Locks’ featuring Tena Stelin, ‘Kitachi In Dubwize’ and their spiced up remix of Vibronics’ ‘One Drop’.

These tracks were produced and mixed by Iration Steppas’ founding members Mark Iration and Dennis Rootical at the High Rise Studio in Chapeltown, Leeds. At the time, the dub-making-duo were heavily experimenting with new sounds, blending dub with acid soundscapes in a way that had never been done before. At the frontier of reggae and electronic music, their ‘Dub Inna Year 3000 Style’ re-defined UK Dub in the 90’s and continues to inspire the new generation.

All tracks have been remastered and put onto five separate 12” slabs of wax. And to add to the excitment, each release features original mixes + previously unreleased ‘dubplate cutz’ that could only be heard live up till now!

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Earl 16

Zion City - Dubplate Mix

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

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Classic roots / dub track with vocals from reggae legend Earl Sixteen known for his work with the likes of Lee Perry, Augustus Pablo, Mikey Dread, Leftfield and Dreadzone.

Earl first recorded `Zion City’ with Dreadzone in 1995 which was known as `Zion Youth’.

The cuts on this 7” were mixed by Manasseh in 1997, with strong support coming from the late great Jah Shaka.

Previously unreleased dubplate vocal cut backed with dub-wise excursion.

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Blaiz Fayah

Mad Ting 3

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Irie Ites)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The leader of the European Dancehall/Shatta scene is still as productive as ever after his latest project Mad Ting 2 and a Europe/Latin America tour in 2022. By delivering multiple hits and appearing at major festivals, Blaiz Fayah is starting 2023 the same way he ended the previous year. The hit maker confirms his notoriety through his appearance in mixes played in clubs by the best DJs of the moment. His exponential growth on social networks, especially Tiktok, is also noteworthy.

A few digits: Blaiz Fayah has 850k monthly listeners on Spotify, 36M Spotify listens and 56M views YouTube for his hit "Bad", more than 9 million TikTok videos under the #blaizfayah.

For his upcoming project "Mad Ting 3" scheduled for June 2, 2023, which concludes the "Mad Ting" series, Blaiz Fayah highlights the vast range of his musical references by bringing in Dancehall, Kompa, Moombahton, Reggae, Shatta and Zouk influences.

For the occasion, some of the most renowned artists of their genre have been invited, such as Busy Signal, Jahyanai King and Nesly.

More than a mere sensation, the artist has seduced Dancehall fans all over the world with hits powered by a dancing energy that only he knows the formula. A unique energy that he was able to spread on some of the best European stages in 2022 (Solidays, Garorock) and that he will be able to continue to broadcast during some fifteen European dates in 2023 (Dour Festival, Reggae Sunska, No Logo...).

By collaborating with international DJs for the production of the tracks on his album (Netherlands, United Kingdom, Mauritius, West Indies...), the artist from the Parisian suburbs extends his influence across different international music stages, as shown by the success of his tour in Latin America (Colombia, Costa Rica, Chile...) and in the Indian Ocean (Mauritius, Reunion, Seychelles...).

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Chezidek

Never Stop

31,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Kevin Fingier Collective

I Really Care / The Great Akerman

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Acid Jazz)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Dubmission)

Tor.Ma In Dub

Terra / Terra Dub

10,99 €*

A Trip To Bolgatanga Glow In The Dark Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Tor.Ma in Dub’s bass-quaking Terra and it’s fierce flipside Terra Dub drop on 7” this May 5th.

Terra’s pulsating bassline is complemented by sparse tribal percussion and disembodied vocals, creating a grounded and meditative vibe.

Terra Dub is straighter and heavier, with a punchy bass and a relentless steppers rhythm, guaranteed to lively up the dancefloor.

Both tracks are taken from the Solve et Coagula album, which focused on alchemy and transformation, with the elements presented in pairs. Downbeat dubs morph into uptempo steppers, all crafted with the unique blend of roots and psychedelia that are the hallmarks of the Mexico-based producer’s style.

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African Head Charge

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (On-U Sound)

27,99 €*

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (333)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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African Head Charge return to On-U Sound with their first new album in twelve years. Titled A Trip To Bolgatanga, the recordings are led by founder member Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah, with close friend and co-conspirator Adrian Sherwood once again at the controls. A Trip to Bolgatanga is a stunning return, bringing together the talents of two masters who, after a hiatus, have created a rich album brimming with ideas and executed with finesse.

Commenting on the gap between records, Bonjo says: “In the twelve years that have passed, I have been spending time with my family in Ghana, but I was still creating things. I still have a lot of things to let off, you know what I mean? At this time in my life I want to work, but I want to enjoy time with my family as well. When I’m enjoying myself, I’m also creating, because when you’re happy it helps you to be more creative, and the greatest happiness is to be with your family.”

Although there are sounds on this album which recall previous African Head Charge classics such as My Life In A Hole In The Ground and Songs Of Praise, it would be wrong to assume that their music is not still evolving. The master percussionist adds: “All the drumming and the chanting, it took a while to do. I’m always meeting drummers, all over Ghana. The Fante, the Akim, the Ga, the Bolgatanga, all the tribes, and they all have their different drums. I try to learn as much as I can, and put it all together. It’s like cooking, when you’re blending all of the elements, like yam, banana, pumpkin, and the end taste, that’s where it matters. That’s how I look at music. Throw a lot of things together, and then you taste it and say, “Yeah man, that tastes good. Yeah man, that sounds good.” That’s what African Head Charge is all about, those different combinations, and then bringing it to Adrian, who helps to make it another thing again.”

Producer Adrian Sherwood concurs: “It’s always a case of getting all the right ingredients sorted for Head Charge, and then having some fun with overdubs and mixing and getting it completely perfect. We always work well together, but I think on this one we have the greatest result."

The group have been active for over four decades, and this album sees other members of the musical entity’s extended family come back to the fray. Multi-instrumentalist Skip McDonald and fellow Tackhead co-conspirator Doug Wimbish contribute to a variety of tracks. Drummer Perry Melius, whose involvement in the project dates back to the early `90s, adds a righteous rhythmic heft to a trio of tunes. In addition there are a number of notable fresh recruits. The horns and reeds of Paul Booth, Richard Roswell, and David Fullwood; Ras Manlenzi and Samuel Bergliter on keys; Vince Black on guitar. There’s additional percussion from Shadu Rock Adu, Mensa Aka, Akanuoe Angela, and Emmanuel Okine, strings from Ivan “Celloman” Hussey, plus the voice of the mighty Ghetto Priest. Very special guest, and one of Ghana’s foremost kologo players, King Ayisoba also provides vocals, and demonstrates his dexterity on the traditional two-stringed lute.

Where previous albums have been a melting pot of global influences, on their new LP African Head Charge have but one place in mind. A Trip To Bolgatanga is a musical journey to Bonjo’s current hometown in north Ghana. A psychedelic travelogue across the landscape featuring their trademark hand percussion and group chanting augmented with rumbling bass, mutated horns, dubbed out effects, wild wah-wah, haunted voodoo dancehall, synthetic swells, disco congas, tumbling layers of electronic effects, blues-inflected woodwind, and funky organ. As with every On-U Sound production, each repeated listen reveals fresh detail, and its power won’t be really understood until heard on a big system, when it’ll reduce all competition to rubble.

- Specs Glow In The Dark 12" Vinyl in polylined inner sleeve in 3mm spine sleeve with 12” poster insert and download code

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Horace Ferguson

Sensi Addict

23,99 €*

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Oracle)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Death Is Not The End's 333 sub-label reissues a serious all-timer of an LP from the peak of reggae/dancehall's mid-to-late 1980s digital era, in the form of Horace Ferguson's Sensi Addict - recorded for Prince Jazzbo's Ujama label and originally released back in 1987.
Produced & arranged by the late great Jazzbo (and issued here under license from the foundation deejay & producer's family) the Sensi Addict LP pulls together a selection of vocals recorded between 1984 & 1987 at Michael Carroll's Creative Sounds studio in Kingston, recorded by engineer (and singer & producer in his own right) Paul Davidson. Horace's infectious falsetto can be found riding a collection of Jazzbo's digital rhythms - from the inspired Replay version on 'Jah Order', to the updated take on the foundational Sleng Teng rhythm track on 'Tranquilizer' - representing some of the most forward-thinking production of the period outside of Jammys and King Tubby's Firehouse stables.
The bulk of these rhythm tracks were performed by revered multi-instrumentalist Tyrone Downie (a long-time member of Bob Marley & The Wailers since the mid 70s, who sadly passed last November) alongside Tony "Asher" Brissett - another massively undersung session musician perhaps most notable for laying down the initial Sleng Teng rhythm track for Jammys in 1984. Also on display here are a couple of choice early 80s rhythms, recorded for Jazzbo by Errol "Flabba" Holt's legendary Roots Radics backing band. All of this comes paired with sympathetically reproduced artwork - featuring images of Horace by photographer and reggae documentarian, Beth "Kingston" Lesser.

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Dub Oracle

Picture Of Dub

18,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Delroy Wilson (Sir Collins Prodn)

Live As One

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Jah Fingers)

28,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Ariwa)

Ranking Ann

Something Fishy Going On

21,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Do The Rock Steady' 1966-1968 Green Vinyl Edition

LP | 2014 | UK | Reissue (Voice Of Jamaica)

Release: 2014 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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“…the greatest man that came to Jamaica and changed the whole beat from ska to rock steady was Lyn Taitt. He was from Trinidad but Byron Lee did bring him come to Jamaica as an organist but he started playing guitar and the rest is history! We should call him rock steady… it’s Lyn Taitt as he was the man! He played lead guitar and ska at the same time…” Bunny Lee

As the frantic, frenetic pace of ska finally let up in 1966 the cool, cool sound of rock steady came to the fore. This languid, soulful music was the complete musical antithesis of its more famous antecedent and the gentle guitar of Lyn Taitt would forever define the sound of rock steady.

Trinidadian Nerlyn ‘Lyn’ Taitt had been given a contract by Byron Lee to travel to Jamaica to play at the Independence celebrations in 1962 but fell in love with Jamaica and decided to stay joining The Sheiks and then The Cavaliers before forming Lyn Taitt & The Comets. Lyn also recorded as a guest guitarist with The Skatalites before Lyn Taitt & The Jets came together in 1966.

The rock steady beat was slower, more measured and the emphasis was placed on the bass. It no longer gave equal emphasis to every beat but, instead, played a repeated pattern that syncopated the rhythm. The

rhythmic focus shifted to the core of the music to the bass and the drums where it has remained ever since.

“For that tempo the tempo is very slow with the bass and guitar line playing the same thing. You used to use two guitars. Hux Brown and myself or another guitarist and myself. And it was very slow but with a definite bass line going straight through the song…” Lyn Taitt

Lyn Taitt & The Jets were soon in such great demand that they would often play up to five sessions a day for as many different producers but they were not the only rock steady band. When the Skatalites had broken up in 1965 Jackie Mittoo formed Studio One’s house band The Soul Brothers (who soon became The Soul Vendors) and Tommy McCook decided to work with Duke Reid at Treasure Isle studio with The Supersonics. Bobby Aitken’s Carib Beats eschewed subtlety for drive but together these musicians were responsible for establishing the rules of rock steady music.

Their gentle approach allowed vocalists such as Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe and Desmond Dekker and harmony groups including The Techniques, The Melodians, The Uniques and The Paragons and many, many more to demonstrate their prowess.

Rock steady only lasted for a brief period, from 1966 to 1968, but its significance to the subsequent development of Jamaican music is incalculable and it would go on to shape each successive musical movement over the next four decades. Deejays, dub, digital and dance hall all stepped to the tune and pace of rhythms whose

origins were grounded in the rock steady beat and it is impossible to ever overstate its importance... or its beauty.

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Bob Marley & The Wailers

Punky Reggae Party

12" | 2022 | US (Island)

Release: 2022 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Rude Club Black Vinyl Edition

Klasse Kriminale

LP | 2022 | EU (Randale)

17,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall

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The Good, The Bad & The Upsetters

The Upsetters

LP | 2020 | EU (TBL)

Release: 2020 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2019 | EU (Une Vie Pour Rien ?)

8°6 Crew

Working Class Reggae

Release: 2019 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP+CD | 2010 | EU (Une Vie Pour Rien)

8°6 Crew

Old Reggae Friends

22,99 €*

Release: 2010 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Early B

Immortal

LP | 2023 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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John Holt

Peace Maker

18,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Dennis Brown

Love Is So True

The Mighty Victim & Fr. Richard Holung

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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One of the greatest reggae singers of all time, Dennis Brown made an incredible impact during a career that spanned four decades, his reign cut short by his tragically early death from a collapsed lung in 1999, aged just 42. First released in 1995 under the title Take A Stand and also known as Temperature Is Rising, the album Love Is So True was expertly produced by Anthony Dehaney, alias Bunny Gemini, at the Record Factory studios in Kingston, then home to some of the better dancehall being cut in Jamaica. Along with saxophonist/arranger Dean Fraser and the Fire House Crew and ‘Rhythm Twins’ Sly and Robbie, the featured musicians include the stalwart keyboardist Ansel Collins of “Double Barrel” and “Stalag” fame, guitarist Lascelles Beckford and bassist Danny ‘Axe Man’ Thompson of the Gifted Roots band, trumpeter David Madden of Zap Pow, and keyboardist Dennis ‘Jah D’ Fearon. The keen musicianship brought forth by these players helped coax the best out of Brown on songs such as “Never Let Your Heart Be Troubled,” which rides a tough re-cut of the “Full Up” rhythm, and “Temperature Is Rising,” on a durable re-cut of the “Far East”/“Jah Shakey” rhythm; “A Little Respect” makes use of a bouncing update of “Pressure And Slide,” the meditative “Sea Shore” is on a great dancehall cut of “Real Rock” and the anti-rude boy “Gangster” is voiced on a beautiful dancehall interpretation of “Freedom Blues.” There’s even a dancehall take of the Beatles’ “You Won’t See Me,” delivered as only Dennis Brown can, as well as a likeable re-make of Dennis’ own “Have You Ever.”

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God & Caesar / Jesuit Music

7" | 2023 | UK (Common Ground International)

17,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fr. Richard Holung & Friends

Unless The Lord Builds The House

7" | 2023 | UK (Common Ground International)

17,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Music Picture Disc Vinyl Edition

Mr Benn

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Black Frog Studios)

27,99 €*

Mark Ernestus' Ndagga Rhythm Force

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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All the music from the iconic Mr Benn cartoons, available for the only time. Recorded in two sessions - Olympic Studios in 1969, and Gateway Studios in 2004. All the music was written by Duncan Lamont, and featured some iconic session musicians including

Kenny Wheeler, Ray Swinfield and Duncan Lamont himself. Ray Swinfield used the same instruments as he used on The Beatles Penny Lane on these recordings. Mr Benn has an enduring popularity, and was shown on The BBC every year from 1971 - 1999, then on Nick Jnr till 2010. The sessions have ben fully remastered, and sound fabulous! It was due to Nick Jnr that a 14th Mr Benn cartoon was made, and the second session features re-working of some of the original tunes as well as lots of new tunes for Gladiator.

The packaging features an insert with Mr Benn dressed in all his adventure outfits, and a game to match all the souvenirs to each adventure. Not to be missed. A must for everybody that grew up with Mr Benn. All the sleeve notes have been written by The Mr Benn cartoon producer Clive Juster, and are full of insights from the recording sessions.

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Yermande

12" | 2015 | DE | Original (Ndagga)

8,99 €*

Release: 2015 / DE – Original

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

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

7" | 2014 | US | Reissue (Ja-Man)

Randells

Brimstone & Fire

8,99 €*

Release: 2014 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Une Vie Pour Rien)

86 Crew

Bad Bad Reggae

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Badasonic)

The Utopians

How The World Turns

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Dig This Way)

Clive Matthews

Mama Afrika

10,79 €* 11,99 € -10%

John Lunn, Eivør And Danny Saul

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Back in 2014 Caio linked up with the legendary singer Clive Matthews in Jamaica as he was interested in recording some specials for his Dub Foundation Sound System. Talking about it came out the idea to play the Apology rhythm from scratch, one of Clive's biggest hits from back in the days.

It took around one year to organize everything and by the end of 2015 Clive Matthews was able to get in touch and gather all the original musicians who played the riddim back in 1973 : Bagga at the Bassline , Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace on drums , Norman Vessel on lead guitar & rhythm and Jah D on Keyboard. Music was then recorded at Anchor Studio, Jamaica, with Garfield McDonald's as Engineer.

“Mama Afrika” has been since 2015 one of the Anthem of Black Foundation Sound System and we at Dig This Way Records were lucky enough to cooperate with Caio to work on this release with a new mix of the vocal.

Mixed and dubbed by Michael Exodus at Dub Basement Studio in Rome and mastered by Matt at Pressure Mastering in Uk.

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The Last Kingdom: Destiny Is All Amber Vinyl Edition

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Season Of Mist)

48,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Linval Thompson / Dubsetters

No Criminal

12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Dub & Sound International)

10" | 2023 | UK | Original (Foundation Audio)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Nazamba & Dubsetters kicked off this new Finnish Dub & Sound label in a superb style recently and what better way to follow that up than with the reggae master, smoking king and weed aficionado Linval Thompson. This might sound like one of his classic lost cuts from the 70s but it is actually an all new tune from the Jamaican reggae icon. Dubsetters provide the gentle, percussive rhythms which are organic and deep, with Linval's smooth mic work up top adding to the global conversation about the decriminalization of cannabis. Flip it over for an even more mellow and dubbed out sound on the b-side.

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3wa & Chad Dubz

Bumba / Poverty

13,49 €* 14,99 € -10%

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Donovan Kingjay & Prince Alla

I&I Livity / I Love Jah

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Ashanti Selah Music)

Dub Cuts: Mixed By Paolo Baldini Dubfiles

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Igziabeher Yi mas gan (Let Jah be Praised!) - as we follow up with the next release forwarding from Ashanti Selah Music; we are proud to present a fresh combination to the label with Iqulah Rastafari who is a true ambassador and master of his faith as well as being a high-caliber artist in his own right; this release delivers the whole roots and nothing but the roots in its full entirety. Hailing from Jamaica and toured the 4 corners of the world with his band 'Giddeon Family' as well as performing many shows in Africa with the 'Azania Band' - Iqulah always brings the spiritual power and most honourable Rasta energy in connection with the music; making it a such an engaging experience when being among the vibration.

The Maxi-single offers two original vocals and two dub mixes per side with strong lyrics and heavy riddims to accompany!

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Al Brown & Inner Force

LP | 2023 | UK (Pressure Sounds)

Release: 2023 / UK

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Essential Artist Collection

Marcia Griffiths

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Trojan)

34,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Laurel Aitken & Mighty Megatons

Shoeshine Boy / Woman A Go Mad Me Limited Edition

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Isla)

Sinnaz

Giuliano Palma & The Bluebeaters

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The sounds across these four tracks were made by SIM and NAP from 2021 to 2023 with lots of love and bass... the sessions started from the first time they met at NAP's studio, point always to kick it, jam and see what happens. After a couple months of that of course a sound develops, a process shines and a friendship grows. After a year or so trust built and a language made present. Transcending the spoken word and feeling unique to both...things start to really go off and the jams turn to songs. Two years pass and it’s time to celebrate with the marker and archive of all those deep sessions, now in edited form to be shared with all. And yeah, you can have all in common with someone when it comes to digging wubs, riddims and drum machines but add vulnerable earnest meetings with meals in between and good conversation about things other than music (or maybe how other things relate to it) and then you get something really special, something like Sinnaz. SIM and NAP journeying into collaboration with a debut EP of rhythmic noise, driving bog beats, swampy dembows, radioactive Dancehall and unhinged experimentalia.

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The Album Clear Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2023 | US | Original (Record Kicks)

44,99 €*

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Bad Time)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Bluebeaters landmark debut album from 1999 receives a first-ever vinyl release. Featuring band's hits like Cher's "Believe" or Black's "Wonderful Life" all cooked in a strictly mid 60s Jamaican Blue Beat & Rock Steady style. Gatefold 2LP clear vinyl with printed inserts, limited to 500 copies, instant collector's item. Record Kicks in collaboration with Universal Music Italy presents the release of The Bluebeaters seminal debut LP "The Album" for the first time ever on wax on a limited edition clear vinyl double LP on March 31. Way before the vinyl comeback of the 2010s, "The Album" was released in 1999 on CD and on two limited edition promo 12"s that are now very in-demand in the scene on V2 Records. "The Album" marked a generation of Soul, Rock Steady and Reggae fans in Italy selling over 40.000 physical copies and now 24 years after its original release, it gets published on full vinyl. Fronted by "The King" Giuliano Palma on vocals backed with members of cult Italian bands of the 90s such as "Casino Royale", "Africa Unite" and "Fratelli di Soledad", The Bluebeaters' analog recordings finally find the vinyl format they deserve. On the album's track list you can find Jamaican music classics such as "World's Fair" from the Skatalites, Joe Higgs' "There's a Reward" or Bob Marley's "Coming In From The Cold" mixed with hits such as Cher's "Believe", Black's "Wonderful Life" or even 1978 "See You Tonite" by Gene Simmons from The Kiss that perfectly sound as if they were recorded by Clement "Coxsone" Dodd at Studio1 in Kingston in 1966. The Bluebeaters are not newcomers on Record Kicks, the Milan label released their "Everybody Knows" album in 2015. Top Italian musicians in love with vintage Jamaican ska and reggae and blessed by Ken Booth, during the last 25 years of their career they headlined festivals like Rototom Sunsplash and International Ska Fest in London. Among their fans, they count the likes of Gaz Mayall, David Rodigan and the legendary late lamented Lloyd Knibb (The Skatalites).

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Omnigone

Against The Rest

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Asian Man)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Former Link 80 Members Make THE Fully Realized SKA / Punk / Hardcore Follow UP That Fans Have Been Waiting FOR Featuring Members OF RX Bandits AND THE Suicide Machines When Link 80 played their final show / reunion show in San Francisco in 2017, members Adam Davis and Barry Kripene realized they weren’t done with ska punk. The incredible response emboldened and inspired them to create a new ska punk project to carry on Link 80’s legacy.... in spirit, style, and sound, while blending new ideas to fit the burdgeoning and newly revived ska scene. Thus, Omnigone was born. In 2019 the band released their debut LP “No Faith” on the then fledgling Bad Time Records, both parties unsure of what the general response from those who bore a connection to previous projects would have... but soon those fears were proven to be unfounded, as new and old fans alike rallied around the record and helped launch both the band and the label into moderate underground success. After 4 years of honing the band’s sound and style, “Against The Rest” fully realizes Omnigone’s potential in a way that their debut only flirted with, with the help of producer / engineer Jack Shirly (Jeff Rosenstock, Joyce Manor). The songs are agressive mixes of ska and hardcore, with as many catchy singalong gang vocal sections as brutal skull splitting screaming sections. The lyrics find singer Adam davis grappling with the insanity of the modern world and modern politics, tackling hypocrisy, injustices, and the need to band together to take on evils new and old. He makes it clear that you’re either with us or against us, and only together are we Against the Rest.

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Abruptors

Noticeably Cheerless

21,99 €*

On The Ice / Pay The Price

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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From Buffalo, NY, the Abruptors deliver their sophomore release. SKA, Soul, 2 Tone influenced songs that will get you up and dancing. Vinyl is a smoky clear variant just for record stores.

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Mike Brooks

12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Backatcha)

20,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Bukkha & Dubbing Sun Feat. Donovan Kingjay Remix Frenk Dublin

Whip Dem Green & White Mixed Vinyl Edition

10" | 2023 | EU | Original (Dub Communication)

LP+CD | 2023 | EU | Original (Echo Beach)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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For dubcom's 10th vinyl release we welcome 'Bukkha' & 'Dubbing Sun' to the label with a Deep heavywheight Sound System track featuring 'Donovan Kingjay' on vocals. B-Side has 'Frenk Dublin' echoing things out with his 'EchoSpace Verion'. Pressed on a 10" Minty Ice vinyl.

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DubXanne

Popwave In Dub

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

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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New Wave and Dub Reggae are two children of the same generation, separated at birth, and yet now united in triumph: 15 years after his Echo Beach tribute to British pop pioneers "The Police", Dubxanne returns to the roots and infects ten classics of the new wave, post-punk and synth-pop era with the dub-reggae virus.It was the worst of times, it was the best of times. It was... the eighties. Whether Gothic or New Romantic, everyone was fascinated by the possibilities offered by synths and drum machines. One warmed to the unheard-of clarity of the songs that became the anthems of a generation: "Fade to Grey", "Running up that Hill", "Video Killed The Radiostar", "Heart of Glass", some sung by amazingly feminine boys or novel, self-confident pop divas like Kate Bush, Debbie Harry and Cindy Lauper. At the same time, reggae music is conquering the world from Jamaica, and in the wake of it a revolutionary production practice: dub. Analogue at first, but also increasingly digital over the years.The album is the latest in a loose series of dub sets, with which Echo Beach pays a dubwise tribute to the defining sounds of the "80s. See: Dubxanne - The Police in Dub, Carl Douglas: Kung Fu Fighting, Martha & The Muffins: Echo Beach, Robert Palmer in Dub etc.

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Prince Jamo

Rootsman Can't Dead

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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For The Love Of Haiku Record Store Day 2023 Coke Bottle Green Vinyl Edtion

2LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Stella Polaris Music)

33,99 €*

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Fifth Son / Top Ranking Sound)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

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

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Limited edition coke bottle green vinyl coloured 180g vinyl gatefold double album from Stella Polaris.

The world’s largest free chill out event, Stella Polaris have been wrapping their electronic blanket of dubby and jazzy slo-mo sounds around tens of thousands welcoming bodies since ’97. An oasis of positivity and top-drawer music beaming out of Denmark, with a record label arm born in 2003.

Fast forward 20 years and their 17th album release, a delectable double album features new material from upcoming artists and exclusive Stella Polaris custom made remixes of well-known artists including: Foster The People (us), Groove Armada (uk), José Padilla (es), Underher (ca/de), Days of May (fr), The 2 Bears (uk), Elvstrøm (dk), Teitur & Mads Björn (dk).

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Akae Beka

Standing Ground

28,99 €*

Bring My Gun/Ten & Twenty Girls

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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300 limited copies, hand numbered, vinyl only, mastered by DJ Steaw, Made in Europe

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Jr. Cat/Tipper Ranks

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

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Before Zero)

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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Akae Beka

Rule The Time

Too Far Gone Feat. Vaughn Benjamin Splattered Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Akae Beka’s inimitable style of rich, deep, multi-layered songwriting, uncompromising devotion to RasTafari and soulful healing melodies developed over decades performing with St. Croix based band Midnite and countless recordings. At the point of his untimely passing in 2019, he had released over 70LP’s. He is without a doubt one of the most prolific reggae artists ever known.

Rule the Time, originally released as a CD LP in 2007 is a full cup of innovative deep roots reggae that showcases outstanding musicianship alongside the visionary vocal and lyrical powers of Vaughn Benjamin. Lovers of the “old- time” heavyweight roots will deeply appreciate this unique album with its potent drums, deep bass, enchanting melodies and live horns. The production on Rule the Time was led by Vaughn Benjamin and Tippy I of I Grade Records, with additional co-production by Kenyatta Itola, Tyrone “T Rock” Davis and Seth Theodore of Million 7 Sound. Vaughn’s creative musical arrangements and one-of-a-kind basslines provide the anchor for the unique sound of this album.

Following 16 years of anxious anticipation, for the countless Akae Beka fans that are also vinyl connoisseurs, this LP is now being released on as a 12” vinyl LP courtesy of Before Zero Records. This offers the listener not only the chance to enjoy this LP in an analogue form, but also the chance to hold the artwork as a 12” square masterpiece, created by the hands of Ras Marcus, the artist who gave the powerful visual presence that became synonymous to much of the I Grade / Akae Beka works over the years.

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Scientist Vs J Gabriel

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Convent)

13,29 €* 13,99 € -5%

The Disciples Experiments Reinterpreted

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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Androo

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Bless You)

22,79 €* 23,99 € -5%

10" | 2023 | UK | Original (Intergalaktik Sound)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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After the recent Experiments re-issue with 90's off-style unclassifiable tracks composed by the legendary Dub producer - The Disciples - Androo (NS Kroo) sets out to re-create and freely adapt this material. The fact that Sound Metaphors chose Androo to re-construct these works in to new material is not random. Androo has been producing Dub since he was a teenager but he quickly turned to all kinds of musical experiences, mixing styles and influences. Once past the intimidation of working with material from one of his favorite and revered producers, Androo tried to pay homage to the free spirit that this Disciples album contains. Between reference and irreverence, the album is woven with a playful, DIY, and also serious weave. As you listen, a sometimes very harmonious and controlled landscape takes shape, then suddenly steep slopes and raw ridges appear. Almost like an art of sound drawing. A line in permanent oscillation between supposedly antagonistic registers. Danceable pieces cut for dancefloor brush against strange, problematic, and voluntarily irrecoverable elements. Consensual pop chords rub shoulders with sizzling blurred contours and sounds that are sometimes too loud. 4/4 rhythms get jackhammered out of the tempo with opulent delay effects. The “Dubmix” is here, constantly at work. It is, above all, an art of the hands, fingers handling the console which from then on becomes an instrument in its own right - for Androo Dub is experimental music.

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G.T. Moore

Reality

7" | 2011 | UK | Reissue (Jamaican)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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New 10” from ultra-cool Helsinki-based roots, dub and reggae label / sound system Intergalaktik Sound. Featuring 4 cuts on the same deep roots rhythm featuring vocals from the legendary G.T. Moore and Dan I Locks. Produced by IGS Riddim Force, mixed, voiced and dubbed up by Russ D from The Disciples

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Tapper Zukie

Pick Up The Rockers

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Nansa)

Release: 2011 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Tappa’s Classic ‘pick UP THE Rockers’ CUT AT Channel ONE BY THE Revolutionaries,

Along Side It’s King Tubby DUB CUT.

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Shanti Yalah

Modern Babylon

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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What You Wanna Do / Africa

Roman Stewart / Nazamba

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

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Baco)

Queen Omega

Freedom Legacy

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Tena Stelin / Jah Rej

Clean Up The World

Live At The Nec 1980 Record Store Day 2023 Edition

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Originally recorded at Channel One UK around 1990, the master tape was accidentally wiped and lost. The full riddim was rebuilt from the original drums at Seventh Sense Studio, and has now been updated at Earth Works Amsterdam with additional instruments including a great brass section.

In late 2020 Tena Stelling stapped back up to the microphone and re-voiced this lost classic. Jah Works is delighted to present the resulting fresh-vintage anthem, that remains as relevant as it was when it was first voiced 30 years ago, if not more so.

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Selecter

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Chrysalis)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | JP | Original (Illgenic)

Guruconnect & Campanella

Bell

38,99 €*

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | JP | Original (Jet Set)

The Magnetics

Love Of My Life

38,99 €*

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Xv: The Kama'aina Classic Experience Album Sampler Record Store Day 2023 Edition

I.A.

10" | 2023 | JP | Original (Mahalo Unltd.)

43,49 €* 57,99 € -25%

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Wave Rider / Vision Of Babylon Record Store Day 2023 Edition

Butch Helemano

7" | 2023 | JP | Original (Mahalo Unltd.)

20,89 €* 37,99 € -45%

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Human Algebra Red Vinyl Edition

The Selecter

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (DMF)

32,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Human Algebra Black Vinyl Edition

The Selecter

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (DMF)

31,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Release: 2019

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2022 | EU | Original (La Panchita)

Misha1dem

Black & Alive

24,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | EU | Original (BaodubMusic)

Danman

Thanks And Praises

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Sunday Best)

Rhoda Dakar

What A Wonderful World

20,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Live & Dangerous: Boston 1976 Record Store Day 2023 Translucent Yellow Vinyl Edition

Peter Tosh

2LP | 2023 | Reissue (Columbia)

32,99 €*

2LP | 2023 | US | Original (Ghetto Youths International)

Release: 2023 / Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Attn.: We did not receive this record in time for RSD, but we will get it this week.

This classic live concert from 1976 was the last show of Peter’s first solo US tour, supporting the Legalize It album, which had been released four months earlier. The rhythm section on the tour, and thus on this release, consists of Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare. This first vinyl pressing, on double transparent yellow vinyl, comes to record stores for Record Store Day 2023.

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Kabaka Pyramid

The Kalling

41,99 €*

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Ska La-Rama: Treasure Isle Ska 1965 To 1966 Record Store Day 2023 Edition

2LP | 2023 | Reissue (Trojan)

33,99 €*

LP | 2023 | JP | Original (P-Vine)

Release: 2023 / Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Record Store Day 2023 limited run of 650 copies.
During the final two years of the original Jamaican ska era, producer Arthur ‘Duke’ Reid released arguably his finest works in the genre. The popularity of his work from this time is reflected in the high demand for his productions from this period, with most of the 7” singles he issued between 1965 and 66 now fetching three figure sums on the collectors market. ‘Ska La-Rama’ brings together 14 of the Duke’s most elusive works from this golden era, with half of the tracks on the album appearing on vinyl for the very first time. Among those that have previously seen issue are a number of recordings widely regarded as being among the finest ska productions of the period, notably, the title track, ‘True Confession’ and the hugely collectable ‘Renegade’ by the Zodiacs. Pressed on Colored Vinyl and boasting an insert featuring a fascinating essay on the recordings by esteemed music historian Tony Rounce, this limited edition collection album comes housed in a stylish, retro-style sleeve, which captures the exciting spirit of the original ska era. An essential addition to the collection of any self-respecting fan of ska and Duke Reid’s inimitable sound.

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Bob Marley & The Wailers

Welcome To Dubrock 2

35,99 €*

Live At The Quiet Night Club 1975

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Compiling the dub music of Bob Marley once again! This is a must have for both Marley and reggae maniacs everywhere!

Featuring tracks cut on one-off acetate dubplates specifically made for sound systems, singles that were only ever distributed in Jamaica, and other Marley dubrock rarities, this compilation, specifically compiled by Rita Marley for P-vine, Welcome to Dubrock shows the king of reggae the way Jamaican sound systems saw him! We’ve selected the tracks released after his major label contract from that compilation, and reissued them on first time limited edition vinyl, with an obi-strip attached! There’s no doubt that this is going to drive any fan of reggae mad! So make sure to get yours while you can!

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Bob Marley & The Wailers

2LP | 2023 | JP | Original (P-Vine)

48,99 €*

Change Up Red Vinyl Edtion

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Recorded after the release of “Natty Dread” in 1974, Live At The Quiet Night Club June 10th, 1975, sees Bob Marley & The Wailers deliver a true “Trenchtown Experience” live! Delivered to you on vinyl for the first time ever, this double LP is a must have for all music lovers!

Recorded in a small, predominantly African American club on the Chicago leg of their US tour, this recording sees Bob Marley & The Wailers at the height of their powers, with reggae rhythms that’ll instantly transport you to Kingston! Even among the plethora of posthumous Bob Marley live recordings, Live At The Quiet Night Club June 10th, 1975 stands out as one of the best. The Wailers, despite changes to their lineup, are in tip-top shape. Compared to the heavily Rastafarian, almost ritualistic live shows that would become a hallmark of later shows by Bob Marley and The Wailers, this show is pure, unadulterated good reggae vibes. With sound quality that’ll have you shocked that it was recorded in 1975, an obi-strip, a gatefold jacket, and photos from Japanese photographer Mitsuhiro Sugawara, this is one of the best sounding, and best looking Bob Marley records ever!

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The Skalars

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Jump Up)

22,94 €* 26,99 € -15%

Damn Right Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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First time on vinyl for 1999 ska reggae classic originally released on Moon NYC. St Louis' darlings blended soul, neo-traditonal ska & rock steady into a wonderful mix that truly shows on this sophomore album. Inc fan faves "hold ME Tight" and "strikeout Summer". Heavyweight green vinyl.

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The Dendrites

LP | 2017 | US | Original (Jump Up)

22,99 €*

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Brand new album from all-star Denver band, 10 tracks of top-shelf ska-jazz instrumentals for fans of THE SKATALTES or modern acts like NEW YORK SKA JAZZ ENSEMBLE. Tracks range from BLUE NOTE flavored rock steady to uptempo scorching ska with a 2-TONE feel. A truly wonderful listen.

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Reggay Undercover Volume 1: 14 Scorching Hot Covers From Jamaica 1964-1973

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Harlem Shuffle)

22,99 €*

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (East Skankin)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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In the 1950s, Jamaican dancehall regulars were crazy about the haunting sounds of American Rhythm & Blues. But in the mid-1950s, Rock 'n' Roll began to replace RnB in America, and Jamaican dancehall owners like Duke Reid and Clement Dodd turned to local musicians to record their own versions of American RnB. The trend of covering foreign hits exploded during the Ska heyday of the early 60s and continued through the Rocksteady and Reggay eras. Jamaican musicians have covered virtually every genre of music, from jazz and rock to film scores, television soundtracks, pop, classical music and more. Over the years, they have also recorded many "versions" of already existing covers. Cover of cover of cover… Admittedly, some of these covers were futile but many were sublime as this new and eclectic collection of Ska, Rocksteady and Reggay nuggets, compiled by the very competent and very charming D.J. Héléa, brilliantly demonstrates. Attention we are here "undercover", there are no well-known covers. Some of the tracks selected are rare, others unknown or forgotten - but all are excellent and blended in an impeccable mix, in line with previous the Harlem Shuffle compilations... All Killer, No Filler! Reggay Undercover is an exciting musical kaleidoscope of Jamaican and Reggae music from the early 60s through to the mid 70s. We hope you will enjoy listening to this album as much as we had composing it for you. All aboard for Reggay Undercover!

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Upper Cut Band

Painting On Silence

34,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Fruits)

Cosmic Shuffling

Jupiter's Garden

9,99 €*

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Fruits)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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In 2020, Cosmic Shuffling took the global rocksteady and ska scene by storm with its hit singles ‘Eastern Ska’ and ‘Short Break’ taken from the band first album “Magic Rocket Ship”. Highly acclaimed by the fans of sixties Jamaican sounds, this first album was sold out in a few weeks only. Now the band returns with brand new music!

Warning! This is original SKA music of the highest calibre. This new double A side 7” record will set the dancefloor on fire. ’jupiter’s Garden’ is an heavy, slow and extremely groovy instrumental ska blown by a six-piece horns section. It is instantly reminiscent of Don Drummond's melancholic compositions with The Skatalites. The music made by these Jamaican legends in the sixties will never be equalled, but Cosmic Shuffling pays a striking tribute to the style and sound of the Greats. Ready to take off on an outerspace dancing journey?

On the flip side, ‘asteroid Field I’ continues the journey through a zone of intense turbulence: the tempo becomes fiercer, the chords move away from traditional harmonies and the virtuoso soloists display their talent one after the other. All of this on a frenzied rhythm worthy of The Soul Brothers.

You can’t miss this record. Double scorcher. Double fireball. Available on 7” vinyl record with pantone silver ink label. Limited screen printed and numbered sleeves edition of 90 copies!

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Cosmic Shuffling

Love In Portofino

10,99 €*