Reggae & Dancehall 1133 Items

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Ras Nyto & Teacha

Know Dem Self

Release: 2015 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Bongo Time & Kris Naphtali

Great And Thunderable

7" | 2014 | US | Original (Yantra)

Release: 2014 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Tena Stelin & Kris Naphtali

Peace And Love

7" | 2014 | US | Original (Yantra)

Release: 2014 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Bongo Isaac & Kris Naphtali

Declaration Of Iration

7" | 2012 | US | Reissue (Yantra)

Release: 2012 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2014 | US | Original (Positivevibes)

Nishka & Kris Naphtali

Show Me A Purpose

Release: 2014 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2015 | US | Original (Akashic)

Ras Teo & Rebel Steppa

Jahoviah

Release: 2015 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2016 | US | Original (Akashic)

Fred Locks & Brizion

Roll Call

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2017 | US | Original (Akashic)

Ras Amlak & Jah Sonic

Everyday

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Icho Candy / Vania Colours & Russ D

Come Down Babylon / Open Your Eyes

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

Release: 2014 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fred Locks / Micah Shemaiah & Will Tee

Hail The Emperor / We Know

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

Release: 2014 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fred Locks / Ras Mcbean & King Alpha

Evil & Evil / Stay Away

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

Release: 2015 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fikir Amlak & Jah Marcus & Imperial Sound

Don't Sleep / Listen

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

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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One Africa + Three Wicked Men

Fikir Amlak Mts Kai Dub

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

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Fikir Amlak Mts Kai Dub

African Gem + Royal Son

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Fikir Amlak

Conquering The Wicked

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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I Don't Mind / Dub Don't Mind

Rhoda Dakar

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

19,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Journey Gold Marble Vinyl Edition

Black Symbol

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Reggae Archive)

30,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Gyrators Feat. Likkle Nate

Murderer

12" | 2023 | UK | Original (3 Bun / Creation Rebel Soundsystem)

16,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lee Scratch Perry X Bob Riddim

Destiny

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

31,99 €*

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Willie Williams

Words Of Knowledge

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Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Dennis Brown

Lovers Paradise

16,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Early B

Immortal

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Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Crucial Vibes

Control Yourself

16,99 €*

I Just Can't Stop It Magenta Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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The Beat

LP | 2024 | EU | Reissue (Rhino)

33,99 €*

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Pressure Sounds)

Release: 2024 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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The Skatalites

Ska-Boo-Da-Be

30,99 €*

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

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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a Sino/Japanese twist.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It stands as his defining legacy in Jamaican music history.

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Champagne Dub

Rainbow

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Guspira)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Sr. Wilson & Griffi

Rutas Interestelares

32,29 €* 33,99 € -5%

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Anthony Johnson

Togetherness

15,19 €* 18,99 € -20%

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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John Holt

Peace Maker

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Baby I Love You / Kaze No Tani No Naushika

Irie Love

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

36,99 €*

Koi Ni Ochitara / Sakurazaka

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

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

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Mynx / Adele Harley

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

36,99 €*

Antwerp Gipsy Ska Orkestra

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

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

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Revolution

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Zephyrus)

23,99 €*

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

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Les Guetteurs

Roi

29,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Toasters Men In Underwear - Live At Mad Butcher

The Toasters

LP | 2023 | EU (Black Butcher Classics)

LP | 2023 | EU (Black Butcher Classics)

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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The Toasters

One More Bullet

LP | 2023 | EU (Black Butcher Classics)

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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The Toasters

Dub 56

7" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Roots Vibration)

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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The Ethiopians

Obeah Book

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

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Very rare 70s roots by The Ethiopians, produced by Niney The Observer. A steady rhythm with playful piano topped off with hearthfelt vocals. On the flip side, as expected, a deadly Observer dub.

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V.A.

Optimo 25 (Part 1)

35,99 €*

Memories Of Old With Ernest Ranglin And Tyrone Downie + Dub

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Roots Architects

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Fruits)

10,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

I-Man Cruz

In A Mission

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Marcus I Meets aDUBta

Cut A Wire Showcase

LP | EU (Hornin' Sounds)

30,99 €*

Release: EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Can't Fool I, Dub / Easy Skanking, Dub

Prince Alla

12" (Tasha)

23,99 €*

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Features the roots veteran Prince Alla, school mate of producer George Nicholson. "Can't Fool I" has Alla voicing over a killer rhythm cut at Channel 1 with the Revolutionaries back in 1978, at Tasha's first ever recording session. Finally voiced and mixed again over 40 years later, to great effect. The flip side "Easy Skanking" has Alla in fine style over a great new rhythm licked by Danny Bassie of Firehouse Crew and long time Channel 1/Tasha associate, the one and only Barnabas. Both sides previously unreleased.

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Right Here Right Now / I'm Crying

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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company sleeve

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The Steadytones

7" (Mountone)

11,99 €* 14,99 € -20%

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Release: UK

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Prince Fari / Mighty Two

Deck Of Cards

7" (Joe Gibbs)

Thanks To The Ras / Sky Matic

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Macka B / Ras Nyto

7" (Ht Recordings)

11,99 €* 15,99 € -25%

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Linval Thompson / Ras Nyto

Stop It Yute Man / Nyto Stylee

7" (Ht Recordings)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Randy Valentine / Sly & Robbie Ft,Dean Fraser

Light Up The Ganja Plant / Light Up The Bombo Claat

7" | US (Hi Power)

Release: US

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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J.D.Smooth / High Power Music Gang, Sly & Robbie Ft,Dean Fraser

She Is My Little Secret / Version

7" | US (Hi Power)

Release: US

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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John Holt / High Power Music Gang, Sly & Robbie Ft,Dean Fraser

Stealing Stealing / Version

7" | US (Hi Power)

Release: US

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Pyiza Power / Gillett Square All Stars

Fisherman Skank / Dub

7" | EU (Heatwave)

11,99 €* 15,99 € -25%

Release: EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Yt, Matic Horns / Mafia & Fluxy Band

Rock Stone, Tribute To Jah B / Rise Revisited Dub Wize 1 & 2

7" (Gaffa Blue)

Cleon Williams / Dixie Peach, Errol Bellot

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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33rpm

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Cannabis Man, Passionate Desire / Love Jah, I & I Deh Ya

7" (Gaffa Blue)

Roots Revival Riddim Force

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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33rpm

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Royal Dynasty / Dub

7" (Debtera)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Viceroys & Lewis Bennett

Universal Love / Dub

7" (Burning Bug)

12,99 €*

Ines Pardo / Lone Ark Riddim Force

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Open Your Eyes / Dub

7" (Ark)

13,99 €*

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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stamped sleeve

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Amarra / Mad Professor

African Queen / Dub

7" (Ariwa)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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bam bam rhythm

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Le Birrette

Call Me / Take A Look

7" (Aloe Vera)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Winston Groovy Ft. Luddy Pioneer

Reggae Fever / Dub Fever

7" (Aggrobeat)

Showcase Volume 1 Red Vinyl Edition

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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stickered sleeve / insert

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Justin Hinds

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Peckings)

32,99 €*

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

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A selection of Justin Hinds finest cuts with horn dubs.

Limited to 100 copies on red vinyl in picture sleeve.

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Frankie B

Scratch Mi Back / Fruity

14,44 €* 16,99 € -15%

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Bob Marley & The Wailers

The Capitol Session '73

CD | 2021 (Universal)

Release: 2021

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Bob Marley & The Chineke! Orchestra

Bob Marley With The Chineke! Orchestra

CD | 2022 (Universal)

Release: 2022

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Bob Marley & The Chineke! Orchestra

Bob Marley With The Chineke! Orchestra Limited Dlx.

2CD | 2022 (Universal)

24,99 €*

Release: 2022

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Olo Yegussa)

Semiful Soft

Tribe Corridor

12,99 €*

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Truth And Vibes)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Olo Yegussa presents its first release with a record that comes from a
distant tribal exploration. Through four long tracks, a mystical
atmosphere arises. Semifull Soft presents us a unique universe tinged
with the spirit’s voice that has enchanted his nights. Composed
between Lyon and Reunion Island, “Tribe Corridor” is a sensitive blend of sounds resonating between bewitching dub, electronica and a radically slow, travelling trance. A universal eclecticism that will
immerse every listener in a world oscillating between sensitivity and
brutality. the Olofones’s kingdom : “The slow and rigorous walk that
embraces all the Olofones through rivers, plateaux and mountains in
search of dreamlike destination. A few beings close off the line, far
behind, it would seem like they are the most talkative and curious.
They are always the ones found at the back. While some are looking at
the horizon and remain far ahead, others have their glance towards the crests . A complementarity that can only be created through time, just like a meticulus plait weaving several souls. A daily ritual gives rhythm to this eternal trip. The first to arrive raises a flame, « la phorie », each place will reveal its particularity, its curve, its elegance. Still in our days, she allows our « Pas Latents » to find back the path in the heart of this wide mountain corridor, with its delicate relief. We can hear on both sides the adjacents forests, their steps and their songs resonating.
Upon their arrival, the recognition is a custom for this brief instant, in
constant development. The Lanterns are the first explorators. They
build a moving background, looking after a neutric zone for the night.
Time metamorphoses. And it is now the moment for « Les Pas Latents
» to share tales and stories taken for their own adventures. Their
voices rise up , the stars shine, the earth trembles of strange
sensations. A common vibration. The souls intertwine, the «
chaosmose » operes. Sometimes the « âmoniale » wave curves and
gets linked around the central heat, luminescence and clarity. A few
words escape from the rhythm and leave slumber and reverie take
control of the spirits.”

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Bukkha

Repatriation EP

18,04 €* 18,99 € -5%

Signing Off Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Truth and Vibes label is back with its highly anticipated second vinyl release, and this time, we’re pulling out all the stops to bring you a diverse lineup of both fresh faces and familiar talents who have already graced our previous release. Our journey begins with the talented producer and our good friend, Bukkha, hailing from Spain. A notable figure on the dub scene, Bukkha has been invited to play at Dub der guten Hoffnung in Graz already twice, solidifying our productive creative relationship. The genesis of this release traces back to a track known as “Jah Praise”, which we’ve cherished as a dubplate for many years. As the years rolled on, an exciting development took place when our brethren, Joyful Lion, contributed a mesmerizing saxophone performance. It was at this moment that we knew this track deserved to see the light of day as a full release. The creative journey didn’t stop there. We embarked on a quest to infuse this already captivating tune with even more depth and soul. Enter the remarkable singer Galas, who lent his powerful voice to the project, introducing a theme of “Repatriation” that resonated deeply with our vibes. But we weren’t finished yet. To complement the rich lyrics, we sought the talents of our friend Vale from Berlin, known for his exceptional horn skills. The harmonious melodies he crafted were so captivating that we couldn’t resist asking him to contribute some solo sections, resulting in a full horns version of the track. With all the pieces falling into place, we entrusted the track to Matt from Pressure Mastering, who added the final touches to bring out its true essence. As always, we’ve teamed up with Austro Vinyl, nestled in the green heart of Austria, to deliver a high-quality pressing on heavy 180g vinyl. The release comes adorned with full cover artwork, ensuring that the visual experience matches the sonic journey.

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UB40

2LP | 1980 | UK | Reissue (Virgin)

35,99 €*

Release: 1980 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Tippa Lee & Naram

Reggae A Mi Girl

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

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

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

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Arkology

Into The Valley Dub

12,74 €* 14,99 € -15%

The New International Sound Of Hedonism

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Jaya The Cat

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

34,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lusinda & The Ragga Twins

The Don

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Hustler)

Mighty Massa Meets Dub Kazman

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

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

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Roots Man Take Over

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

10,39 €* 15,99 € -35%

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Jah Rej & Seventh Sense

Seventh Wonder

12,99 €*

Payoh Soulrebel / Newentun All Stars

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

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Sugarman

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

13,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Skari

Artibella

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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All Stars All You Fascists Bound To Lose

Key Day & Newentun

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Newentun)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Johnny Clarke

Come Let We Gather

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Murray Man, Danny Red, Imperial Sound Army, Dan I

Nah Run / Hurry

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Imperial Sound Army)

13,29 €* 13,99 € -5%

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)

13,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Johnny Clarke

Open Your Eyes

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Ales Cesarini Feat. Payoh Soulrebel

Nyabinghi + Dandelion

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

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Women Soldier

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (La Panchita)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1965 | JP | Reissue (Drum & Bass X Rock A Shacka)

Lord Tanamo

If You Were Only Mine

17,99 €*

7" | 1965 | JP | Reissue (Drum & Bass X Rock A Shacka)

Release: 1965 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"If You Were Only Mine" is one of Tanamo's most popular songs. Lovely ska vocals start with a beautiful, flowing, gentle horn theme. A great song backed by the Skatalites in their prime. The coupling is a killer ska tune by Don Drummond. "Bellevue" is the name of the mental hospital where Don Drummond spent his life until his death in 1969, after he was arrested for the murder of his girlfriend Margarita on New Year's Day, 1965. This is the last recording of the greatest trombonist in Jamaican history, who lived up to his name as a genius. You can hear Don's heartbreaking cry along with another take of "No More" recorded on the album.

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Pat & Roxie

Way Of Fortune

15,29 €* 17,99 € -15%

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

Release: 1965 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Pat & Roxie's "Way Of Fortune" begins flowing from the impactful theme of the Skatalites. The duo vocals are not as slick as those of the Blues Busters, but the mood is stylish. The original release was on Jamaica's Down Beat label, and the UK version was never released. Rare ska vocal that fetched over 150,000 yen at the Drum & Bass Recoreds auction.

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Lord Bryner

Lock And Key

17,99 €*

In The Mood For Ska - Caribou Ska Selection

Release: 2024 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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V.A.

LP | 2023 | JP | Original (Drum & Bass X Rock A Shacka)

31,99 €*

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

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A collection of rare 60's sound sources, mainly by the Skatalites, that shows the heat of Kingston in the heyday of Ska!! Selections from Indian-Jamaican Dada Tewari's Caribou and Down Beat labels. Caribbean Recording Company, owned by Dada Tewari, was one of the first Jamaican studios to follow in the footsteps of Ken Khouri and Stanley Motta, and this album contains songs from the boogie shuffle to the heyday of ska. In addition to Lord Tanamo's ska anthem "In The Mood For Ska", this is the label's first album of mega-rare singles and top Caribou ska, including Don Drummond's last recording "Bellevue Special", "Up & Down" by the Mighty Vikings and "Way Of Fortune" by Pat & Roxie.

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Fred Locks

Black Star Liner

24,99 €*

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Originally / I Don't Know About War

Junior Cony & Shanti D

12" | 2002 | UK | Reissue (Dubquake)

17,99 €*

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Dubquake)

Release: 2002 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Here's 'Originally / I Don't Know About War', a 12” record that takes us way back to the early days of dub music made in France!

Both tracks dropped in 2002 and kicked-off the career a young and versatile Shanti D, produced by the prolific Junior Cony aka Jean-Mi, member of French punk-rock bands Bérurier Noir and Ludwig Von 88. MPC60s, floppy disks, analogue effects, sequencers, vintage equipment and a DIY way of thinking: in the early 2000s Junior Cony and Shanti D helped lay the foundations of the French dub scene. The duo went on to collaborate on 3 studio albums, maintaining a punk spirit through their anti-war & anti-establishment messages.

Twenty years on, Dubquake Records is paying them a well-deserved tribute with the reissue of these two crucial tracks.

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O.B.F X DJ Trebor

Beggarman

10" | 2023 | US | Original (Jump Up)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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1983, New York City, USA. Dj Trebor drops a record that was to become a classic of the New York underground reggae scene. A true gem released on 'Smoker Records' that’s still widely sought after. The main reason for the release's success? The infectious 'Beggarman' that sits on the B-side, a fearsome rub-a-dub tune that gets everyone dancing from the very first gimmicky intro!

When Frederiksberg records, the team working with local Brooklyn virtuoso DJ Trebor to make his catalog of dazzling 80's Dancehall available again, approached Rico to do a remix, it turns out that he had actually done a Trebor bootleg of "Beggarman" years ago. Since DJ Trebor kept all his master tapes and even some multi-track tapes, Rico was able to work with stems on this one, it became something completely different than the first one. The mutual respect between the two artists even lead to DJ Trebor performing with OBF on their recent US tour. Here's a fresh O.B.F remix version to celebrate this bad tune’s 40th anniversary.

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V.A.

Our Way - The Rat Pack

27,99 €*

Live Ya Life Red Vinyl Edtion

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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UK ska/reggae charity collection tributes the crooner RAT PACK style, inc FRANK SINATRA & TONY BENNETT songs! Ten trax from RUDE GIRL REVUE, CRAZY BALDEAD w/JESSE from THE AGGROLITES, KING DJANGO, SPECIAL BREW, SKAPONES, EASTERN STANDARD TIME, MR KINGPIN and many more. Generic white sleeve.

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Scotch Bonnets

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Jump Up)

26,99 €*

G.T. Moore & Goldmaster All Stars

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Individualism

12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Partial)