Reggae & Dancehall 1550 Items

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Merge)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Number three from series:"Non-Ska bands play Ska" - two band, one single, international.THE BEGGAR BELIEF performs Grey Void, DAY DRINKER presents 1996!Limited to 500 copies, hand numbered.

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Hollie Cook

Happy Hour In Dub

26,99 €*

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Baco)

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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Big Red

Come Again

33,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Common Ground)

Carlton And The Shoes

This Heart Of Mine

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Ruby's Truimph, Version / Arc Of Justice, Dub

Ic All Stars

12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Ital Counselor)

18,99 €*

12" | 2021 | EU | Original (Stand High)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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sticker on plain sleeve

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Stand High Patrol

Same Justice

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Wagram)

Jamaican Rare Groove

27,99 €*

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Buenritmo)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Rare Groove CollectionExplore the fusion of world music with soul, funk and disco through the Rare Groove Collection.With this new volume, discover unique groove tracks straight from Jamaica!Fully remastered original versionsJamaican Rare GrooveFrom the beginning of the 60s to the end of the 80s, Jamaica had a worldwide influence with ska, rocksteady, dub and reggae, but the small Caribbean island did not escape the global trends of funk, soul and disco.This mix of influences has given birth to unique groove songs, highlighted by this Jamaican Rare Groove. Double vinylJamaican Rare GrooveFrom the beginning of the 60s to the end of the 80s, Jamaica had a worldwide influence with ska, rocksteady, dub and reggae, but the small Caribbean island did not escape the global trends of funk, soul and disco.This mix of influences has given birth to unique groove songs, highlighted by this Jamaican Rare Groove.

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Mr. Freak Ska

Traicions A Contratemps

20,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Originally published just on CD on 2014, this is the first time that Mr. Freak Ska’s second album is available on vinyl. It includes 14 tracks such as 'Reis de Reis', 'Mare Tinc un Quillo', Soc un Gandul' o 'Fart de Farts'. A feast for ska, rocksteady and reggae lovers.

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LP | 2023 | US | Original (Clocktower)

Clocktower Classics 1

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Stand High Patrol Ft. Joe Yorke

Midnight Rock

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Stand High)

2LP | 2021 | EU | Reissue (X-Ray)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Less than a year after the well-received release of “Quicksand”, Stand High Records presents “Midnight Rock”. A new fundamentally Roots 7” single, the result of a second collaboration between Joe Yorke, Eeyun Purkins and Stand High Patrol.

This brand new single was mixed the old school way at the Kerwax studio. In a true traditional roots reggae manner, the A side offers Joe Yorke’s vocal version while Pupajim’s “Deejay Style” reply sits on the flip. These two tunes address social divisions in our modern society, which is in contrast with the unity felt and temporarily expressed within the dancehalls. Grooving all together to the rhythm, fuelled and constrained by our individual social condition, as soon as the music ends we remain alone.

On the two sides, the words “Midnight Rock” resonate on a riddim built for soundsystem sessions. “Midnight Rock”, an invitation for all skankers to enjoy the moment and make it last after the lights come on, a call to fight together against what divides us. “Midnight Rock”, time to join the dance. “Midnight Rock”, time to engage in combat.

Tracklist :

A1. Joe Yorke & Stand High Patrol : Midnight Rock

B1. Stand High Patrol : Midnight Stories

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Biga Ranx

1988

30,99 €*

Nestor Alvarez / Supersonics

Release: 2021 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Biga Ranx is a major artist of the international Dub Scene, he has been acclaimed by the biggest Jamaican MC's over the years for his unique flow and style. From the age of 14, Biga has been working on his lyrics and his compositions. After 5 albums and 1000 gigs over the world, Biga Ranx his still evolving his style by mixing Dub with Electronic, Lo-Fi and Hip Hop sounds.

1988 is his 4th album and the most successful one, it sold 80 000 units around the world and tens millions of streams.

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The Chosen One

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

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Melbourne Douglas / Regulators

Dakota

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

11,99 €*

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A Weight (Hanging Over Me)

Floyd James & The Gts

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

Regulators / Brentford Rd. Soul Rebels

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Original limited edition original 7” vinyl - 300 copies

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Mek Wi Rukumbine / It's Alright Now Feat. Dennis Alcapone

7" | 2019 | UK | Original (Original Gravity)

LP | 2021 | CZ | Original (ATO)

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Original limited edition vinyl (500 copies)

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Pachyman

The Return Of ...

Release: 2021 / CZ – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Hot Katz Splatter Vinyl Edition

Baja Frequencia

LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Chinese Man)

23,99 €*

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Best Of Trojan Mento & Calypso Volume 1

LP | 2015 | US | Original (Sanctuary)

22,99 €*

Release: 2015 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2013 | UK | Original (Greensleeves)

Winston Edwards

Natty Locks Dub

LP | 2011 | EU | Original (ROIR)

Release: 2013 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Unavailable since its original 1974 release (Fay Music) this limited edition vinyl re-press will not be around long!

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Dub Trio

Release: 2011 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2011 | UK | Original (Greensleeves)

Frankie Paul

Most Wanted

34,99 €*

Release: 2011 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Junior Dell & The-D-Lites

See You Later Alligator / In A While Crocodile

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Original Gravity)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2011 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Prince Jammy

Crucial In Dub

24,99 €*

Release: 2011 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2019 | EU | Original (X-Ray Production)

L'Entourloop

Le Savoir Faire

37,99 €*

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Ariwa)

The Mad Professor

Ariwa 2018 Rthym Series

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Hip Hop Reggae Series Volume 5

Taggy Matcher

CD | 2012 | EU | Original (Stix)

Bukkha & Dubbing Sun Feat. Donovan Kingjay Remix Frenk Dublin

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

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

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The King of “Reggae vs Hip-Hop” remixes is back with a new and last LP collecting all his 7inches released over the past few months and a bunch of unreleased new Rocksteady remixes, done for the occasion. Yaaaayyyyy!

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Whip Dem Green & White Mixed Vinyl Edition

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

12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Partial)

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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Manasseh & The Equalizer

The Next Step

7" | 2023 | UK | Reissue (Jamaican)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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* Rare cuts from the vaults of Nick Manasseh and Jeremy The Equalizer in the shape of `The Next Step’ and `Next Dub’, dating from 1998, backed with `The Ark’ and `Conspiracy Dub’, alongside The Equalizer on production duties, with two tracks dating from the early 90’s.

* All these tunes are tried and tested sound system classics and appear on vinyl for the first time.

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Winston Wright

Return Of The Liquidator

Release: 2023 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Winston Wright THE Original Organ Player With THE Harry J’S Allstars CUT THE 1969

‘liquidator’ HIT. This Great Version Features THE Mighty Dennis Alcapone Toasting

IN Fine Style.... Plus Version

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Jumping With Mr Lee: Reggae Classics From The Vault Of Bunny "Striker" Lee

LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Kingston Sounds)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The period of 1967 – 1968 when Rocksteady was in full flow, would also be a turning point for Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee, when he became a producer in his own right. Many of the great tunes during this eventful year came out of his stable and initially saw the light of day on his own imprint label ‘Lee’s’. This album has been assembled from some of those fine tunes and tells the story of reggae in what was a stellar time for both reggae and Mr Bunny Lee.

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Some A Holla Some A Bawl Sounds From Kingston Town Jamaica

LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Kingston Sounds)

Presents Phantom Dancehall

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Orange Street, Kingston, Jamaica the epicentre of the Reggae world.

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DJ Spooky

LP | 2018 | US | Original (VP)

24,99 €*

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Phantom Dancehall" is the exploration of the Greensleeves / VP Records catalogue by DJ Spooky aka Paul Miller. The musical tapestry is built on samples from familiar (and not so familiar) reggae tracks over electronic beats and melodies produced by Miller and protégé Stephen Levitin (stage name Apple Juice Kid). Selected tracks include the keyboard work of Alex Thompson aka Fourth Shift. Guest vocals from Walshy Fire (Major Lazer) and dancehall newcomer Sanjay added to vocal samples of Busy Signal, Lady Saw and Garnett Silk give the project an eclectic, modern dancehall flavor!

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Rocksteady Taking Over Orange Street

LP | 2015 | UK | Original (Jamaican)

Release: 2015 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2011 | UK | Reissue (Jamaican)

Delroy Wilson

Cool Operator

Release: 2011 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2011 | UK | Reissue (Jamaican)

Barry Brown

Cool Pon Your Corner

Release: 2011 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2023 | EU | Original (analog versions)

Laslo

Take On Jazz

Christel & Goldmaster All Stars

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Soundscape Versions presents the 4th release on sub-label Analog Versions and welcomes Laslo, DJ and Producer from Hungary. On this record he explores the lower tempo territories in a minimalistic way, fusing jazz influences with dub music and downtempo. The release was influenced by early electronic music released on the infamous hungarian label, UGAR and early nu-jazz records. Musically the main goal was to have a human, imperfect feel to the drums. As usual, everything was recorded live on the mixing desk. Instead of sequencing most of the synth parts were played live and additional guitar atmospheres were dubbed over some sections.

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Government Man (Alt Cut) 2023 Repress

7" | 2019 | UK | Reissue (Partial)

12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Partial)

Release: 2019 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A classic UK roots reggae outing, originally appearing on the Goldmaster label in 1998 and fast becoming a collector’s item.

Originally reissued by Partial in 2019, this swiftly sold out.

Includes two previously unreleased mixes, vocal and dub.

Featuring Southend On Sea–based Goldmaster All Stars, with the cream of the crop of hot-shot reggae musicians featuring female singer Christel, on her one and only release, who was only 14 years old at the time of this recording.

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Earl Sixteen

Soldier Of Jah Army

Hemsley Morris / Ernest Ranglin

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Top notch slice of roots and dub from reggae legend Earl Sixteen, best known for his work with the likes of Lee Perry, Augustus Pablo, Mikey Dread, Leftfield and Dreadzone.

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You Think I'm A Fool / Heart Beat

7" | 2023 (Clancy's)

Release: 2023

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Partial)

Earl 16

Zion City - Dubplate Mix

12" | 2021 | EU | Original (Straight Up Breakbeat)

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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Fanu

Truth & Lies EP

Special Unreleased Instrumentals

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Nearly 20 years since his first official release, Fanu's output keeps on reaching new heights. Hip hop releases under the FatGyver alias and recent excursions into deep house underline his versatility while last year's Legacy EP on Metalheadz was another showcase of his unique & timeless approach to drum & bass.

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Nassau Track Authority

12" | 2021 | EU | Original (Nassau Track Authority)

20,99 €*

Legalize It Limited Transparent Green & Solid Yellow Mixed / Clear Yellow & Black Mixed Vinyl Edition

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Disco Reggae Funk & Punk sensibilities are effortlessly fused in these classic recordings from the undisputed masters of rhythm - Sly & Robbie. These Compass Point recordings became the bed for some iconic songs, however the backing tracks themselves were missing in action. Washed up on a distant shore, the original tapes have revealed these previously unheard Instrumentals, showcasing the talents of Shakespeare, Dunbar, Badarou & crew. Catch these legendary heavyweight grooves on 180g 12" Vinyl Limited Edition EP.

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Peter Tosh

2LP | 2019 | EU | Reissue (Sony)

29,99 €*

12" | 2018 | EU | Original (Top Ranking Sound)

Release: 2019 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited Edition.

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Israel Vibration

Middle East / Greedy Dog

12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Dubquake)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jamaican trio Israel Vibration are one of Reggae's great vocal groups from the 1970s roots era. The trio re-formed in 1988, signed to the RAS label and set to work on a new album known as 'Strength Of My Life'. Produced by Doctor Dread and backed by the mighty force of the Roots Radics, the I-Vibes returned to form and found a new strength and power. The Radics perfectly complement their songs, laying down bass driven rhythms to create a masterful backdrop over which the harmonies conjure up a wide spectrum of moods. Featuring on this Limited 12" release is the crucial and perhaps more relevant to our current climate 'Middle East' plus 'Greedy Dog' with guest musician Augustus Pablo on melodica duties. Under licence and for the very first time ever with their Dub counterparts this release is one for the fans!

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Unlisted Fanatic

Ubuntu Time / Blackman

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2013 | EU | Reissue (Onlyroots)

Hugh Mundell

Run Revolution A Come

10,99 €*

Release: 2013 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Count Ossie / The Mystic Revelation Of Rastafari

Tales Of Mozambique Purple Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

Augustus Pablo And Rockers All Stars

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Following on from the recent super-deluxe box set edition of The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari"s "Grounation" Soul Jazz Records are releasing a new edition of the group"s celebrated "Tales of Mozambique". This new limited edition is released as a one-off pressing purple vinyl double album and a one-off purple CD. Sleeve design also comes as a new purple version. Soul Jazz Records are releasing Count Ossie and The Mystic Revelation"s seminal 1975 album Tales of Mozambique in an expanded double album/single CD, fully remastered and with the inclusion of two bonus rare single-only tracks, full sleevenotes, exclusive photographs and interview. Count Ossie is the central character in the development of Rastafarian roots music, nowadays an almost mythical and iconic figure. His importance in bringing Rastafarian music to a populist audience is matched only by Bob Marley"s promotion of the faith internationally in the 1970s.

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Lightning And Thunder

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Onlyroots / Pablo International)

22,99 €*

Sink In Sand / Dub In Sand

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Previously unreleased recordings and dubplate from the 70's

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Midnight Riders

12" | 2022 | EU | Original (Hornin Sounds)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lucha Amada III - A Luta Continua

4LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Jump Up)

45,99 €*

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Alpha & Omega Meets Jonah Dan

Spirit Of The Ancients Volume 1 Record Store Day 2021 Edition

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Mania Dub)

22,99 €*

Red, Gold & Green / Terror 10

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Record Store Day 2021 Release. Two Vinyl LPs (sold separately) Music Mania and Indica Dubs is proud to present the 20th and 21st release "Spirit Of The Ancients", featuring two legends of the UK Dub scene, pioneers Alpha & Omega and Jonah Dan! This album was originally released only on CD format in 2003, and now on vinyl for the first time, spread over two volumes!

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Vibronics

10" | 2018 | EU | Original (Mania Dub)

7" | 2013 | EU | Original (High Note / Only Roots)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Music Mania and Indica Dubs is proud to present the fourth release in their Mania Dub series.

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Novelette Barnett

Fire De A Town

Release: 2013 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2010 | US | Original (VP)

Culture

Two Sevens Clash

24,99 €*

Release: 2010 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Youth Meets Radical Dance Faction

Welcome To The Edge Neon Pink Vinyl

LP | 2023 | Original (Cadiz Music/Youth Sounds)

30,99 €*

Release: 2023 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Joe Gibbs & The Professionals

African Dub All-Mighty Chapter 3 Red Vinyl Edition

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (VP)

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Baco)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Chapter 3 als Limitierte Red LP!!!

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Marcus Gad & Tribe

Ready For Battle

37,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Take Me Home + Champian - Good Feelings

George Dekker

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Liquidator Music)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Early Upsetter Singles

Lee Perry

Box | 2019 | EU | Reissue (Sanctuary)

51,99 €*

Release: 2019 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lu-Lu Bell / Long Long Time

The Versatiles

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

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

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Versatiles were an exciting Jamaican reggae group, formed in 1967 by Junior Byles, also a firefighter at that time, Ben 'Louis' Davis and Dudley Earl.
Lee "Scratch" Perry, then working as chief engineer at Joe Gibbs' studio, was scouting for talent for Gibbs' new Amalgamated label, and spotted the group while they were auditioning for the 1967 Festival Song Contest with "The Time Has Come".
Perry signed the group to the label, but left Gibbs soon after. Three superb titles ("Just Can't Win," "The Time Has Come" and "Trust The Book" were recorded under the supervision of Lee Perry.
When Scratch left, Gibbs employed another up-and-coming engineer/producer by the name of Winston Holness, aka Niney the Observer, to take control of his sessions. Niney produced a few Versatiles songs for Gibbs' Amalgamated label (titles such as "Push It In" and "Lu Lu Belle") which were riddled with sexually suggestive lyrics, tame though they are by today's standard.
The Versatiles stayed with Gibbs for two years, before moving to work with Perry, and then to Duke Reid's Treasure Isle label. They also recorded for other producers such as Laurel Aitken.
The group split up in 1970, when Byles left the group for a successful solo career. Byles still working as a firefighter, continued to record for Perry up to the mid ‘70s…
During their short career, The Versatiles recorded about 30 tracks for a variety of Jamaican & British record labels. Most of these songs are top uptempo early Reggae tracks with Rocskteady vocals; to spice things up, quite a few are on the risqué side such as the hit PUSH IT IN. Never a dull moment with the Versatiles.

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The Slickers

Run Fattie / Hoola Bulla

I'll Make It Up / Hot And Sticky

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Carl Dawkins

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

2LP | 2022 | EU (Pura Vida Sounds)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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About Carl Dawkins

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

About This Release

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

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

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

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K.O.G.

Zone 6, Agege

Release: 2022 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Ariwa)

U Roy

True Born African

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2010 | US | Original (Balanced)

Richie Phoe

Bumpy's Lament

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Universal)

Release: 2010 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Baby Queen

The Yearbook

18,99 €*

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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In The Mood For Ska - Caribou Ska Selection

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

Hummingbird / Ras Tamano / Bindi

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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Circle Of Love

7" | 2023 | JP | Original (Hummingbirdub)

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Relapse)

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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Myrkur

Mareridt

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2015 | US | Original (Konfrontation Muzic)

Ky-Mani Marley

Maestro

Wicked Thoughts Feat. Mene Man

Release: 2015 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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colored vinyl edition

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Jah Works

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Jah Works)

2LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Candomble)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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An absolute sound system killer, this 2002 Jah Works classic is now available for distribution through Triple Vision. The enigmatic Mene Man joins Jah Rej on a riddim guaranteed to shake up your woofers.

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LSW

Mir Tut Alles Weh

34,99 €*

12" | 2022 | EU | Original (Offen)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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We’ve patiently waited after LSW’s 2019 debut “Life Style West” and it was more than worth it. The Düsseldorf group is blessing us with their sophomore work “Mir Tut Alles Weh” — Everything Hurts. But why does it feel so good?

This 11-track double LP is guaranteed to be a hit in your local Stammkneipe. Packed with forward-thinking nostalgia, poetic impressions of western decadence, LSW are certifying that punk remains posh in the Federal Republik of Germany. In an undeniably candombléan set up, Leonard Horres, Sebastian Welicki, Gregor Darman and Aki Vierboom continue their weird world building with a more mature sound. A holistic, detailed production that leaves you finding new elements at every listen.

Broken only by occasional melodic whispers, Horres introduces us to his city with ecstatic reiterations of his deepest, most deconstructed and sarcastically self-depreciating narratives. Dampened, forward-moving, industrial rhythms, orchestrated upon with live instrumentation and spherical synths pull us back and forth between dirty streets and the light clouds above. All with that chique nonchalance we cannot withstand.

Is this the new Deutsche Welle? Or eclectic Angstwave at its finest? Whatever,

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Tapan

Novi Svet

Brain Damage meets Vibronics

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Long time in the making, finally here: Belgrade’s Tapan debut on Offen.

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Empire Soldiers Live

2LP | 2015 | EU | Original (Jarring Effects)

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Enchante)

Ben L'Oncle Soul

Red Mango

30,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Hugh Mundell & Augustus Pablo

Africa Must Be Free By 1983 Record Store Day 2023 Africa Shaped Picture Disc Edition

12" | 2023 | US | Reissue (Nature Sounds)

2LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Idol)

Release: 2023 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Record Store Day 2023 exclusive release on Africa shaped vinyl, limited to 1200 copies wordwide.

The reggae classic issued for RSD 2023 on an Africa shaped picture disc.

Before his tragic death at the age of 21, Hugh Mundell was a rising star in Jamaica’s burgeoning reggae scene. In 1976, the Kingston native released the single “Africa Must Be Free By 1983”, produced by dub legend Augustus Pablo. The song would eventually become the title track on Mundell’s classic debut album, released through Pablo’s iconic label Rockers.

Now, Nature Sounds is partnering with Augustus Pablo’s family for a limited-edition Africa-shaped vinyl picture disc highlighting this indelible track. Written by Hugh Mundell and recorded when the famed singer was just 14 years old, “Africa Must Be Free By 1983” is an uplifting anthem steeped in the Pan-African ideals Mundell championed during his brief but memorable career. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rockers, this historic single is receiving a dazzling new deluxe vinyl pressing, complete with two rare Augustus Pablo dub mixes on the B-Side.

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Dub Inc.

Futur

29,99 €*

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Echo Beach)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dub Inc, one of the most famous French reggae bands, is back with a new studio album!For ten years, the musicians and singers have been sharing on stage their inimitable sense of melody, sincere lyrics and human ethics. They managed to get fans all over the world (from the US to North Africa, Germany, Portugal etc) and collaborate with the most prestigious international artists (Tiken Jah Fakoly, David Hinds, Tarrus Riley...)With their unique mix of reggae, dancehall, kabylian and world music, the band, led by singers Bouchkour et Komlan, delivers his universal message around the planet, advocating for diversity and spreading their explosive energy!

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Dubmatix

Re-Wired

11,99 €*

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Idol)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dubmatix has taken his time working on his new album. Sly & Robbie meet Dubmatix "Overdubbed" was released in 2018. It scooped the Juno Award for "Reggae Recording Of The Year 2019", marking the second time the Canadian producer and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto had received this coveted award."ReWired" is his first studio album in years and it"s already abundantly clear that the wait has been more than worth it.The album offers a dazzling, masterful kaleidoscope of modern sounds of dub-oriented bass music that is enormous fun. The Canadian could be in with a great chance of winning another Juno Award.

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Naaman

Temple Road

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2022 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

Michigan & Smiley

Nice Up The Dance

10" | 2022 | UK | Original (Mysticisms)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Michigan and Smiley"s all-time Studio One anthem, the latest in the series of Limited Edition 12"s of all-time Classic Studio One party bombs available on super loud 12". Michigan and Smiley"s "Nice Up the Dance" is simply one of the biggest, wickedest dancehall tunes Ever made! Originally released in 1979, Michigan and Smiley"s classic rhyming over the seminal "Real Rock" has proved one of the most enduring tunes in reggae Ever! 100% essential monster tunes that rock any dancefloor!

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Scientist

Dubplate #4: Step It Up

20,99 €*

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Mysticisms keeps the Dubplate series moving, welcoming one of the seminal Dub producers of all time in Scientist. His unique studio techniques and understanding of rhythm are exalted and present on Step It Up, an enlightening example of his genius and matched with a widescreen remix by label associate Djn4, aka DJ Normal 4, teaming up with fellow Dusseldorf producer AKI AKI, to offer a dreamland breaks-steppers anthem. The fact that Hopeton Overton Brown aka Scientist is one of the true pioneers of Dub music is undisputed. His productions, first as an apprentice at Studio One, then breaking through whilst teamed at King Tubby's studio, led to Channel One and a series of seminal Dub masterpieces throughout the 1980s, mixing engineer Henry 'Junjo' Lawes' productions with the Roots Radics, alongside vocalists Barrington Levy, Jonny Osbourne and Jah Thomas.

Step It Up precedes, taken from the period of seminal Tubby's work with Bunny Lee and in this instance, with Barry Brown classic vocals and Lee's house band, The Aggravators, backing. As often with Reggae's history, much is disputed, however, this unmistakable Scientist production showcases Brown's high pass filters in effect, the trademark riding 4/4, utilising the 4 track mixing desk to create a joyous bounce.

Working on the license from the outset, Tim Schumacher aka Djn4, waited in the wings to dive in the desk for a modern-day remix. Partnering with up-and-coming producer Aki Vierboom Phaserboys / Candomble), the Digi-Dance MixX is bass-quaking histrionics, a steppers meets rave culture overdose that will be heard from festivals to dancehalls, a righteous dub-breaks riddim y'all.

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LP | 2019 | DE | Original (Tomawok)

Ganja City Riddim

19,99 €*

Release: 2019 / DE – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2019 | FR | Original (Baco)

Max Romeo

Words From The Brave

26,99 €*

Release: 2019 / FR – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dub To Mali Season 2 <<Jahtiguiya>>

Manjul

LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Baco)

19,99 €*

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Rainford Black Vinyl Edition

Lee Perry

LP | 2019 | UK | Original (On-U Sound)

27,99 €*

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Inna De Yard / The Viceroys

Tears Are Falling / Row Fisherman Record Store Day 2019 Edition

12" | 2019 | UK | Original (Chapter Two)

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Inna De Yard / Horace Andy

Skylarking / Malcom X Record Store Day 2019 Edition

12" | 2019 | UK | Original (Chapter Two)

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Take Us Home: Boston Roots Reggae (1979-1988)

2LP | 2019 | US | Original (Cultures Of Soul)

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Bonez MC & Raf Camora / Iriepathie

Dankbarkeit / Reggae Hier

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Irievibrations)

8,99 €*

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2015 | JM | Original (Notnice)

Gentleman / Lady Saw

Kitty Kat / Money Man

8,99 €*

A Place In The Sun Yellow Translucent Vinyl Edition

Release: 2015 / JM – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Full House" rhythm

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Yasushi Ide

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Love Injection)

LP | 2023 | US | Reissue (Nature Sounds)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A command across genres has distinguished Yasushi Ide"s work as a DJ and producer since emerging from the multi-scene spawning big bang that was Tokyo"s highly influential club milieu of the 1980s. This productions draw variously from hip-hop, dub, house, punk, jazz dance, exotica and electronic music - and at their most expressive, synthesize sensibilities within a single track. Now available for worldwide distribution from Love Injection Records on 7-inch 45 vinyl, the Yasushi Ide "A Place In the Sun (Kaoru Inoue Remix)" is paired with the equally gorgeous "A Place In the Sun (Dub)."

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Augustus Pablo

Roots, Rockers & Dub

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

Release: 2023 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Visionary artist Augustus Pablo is among the most important figures in reggae history. Widely credited with popularizing the use of the melodica in reggae, Pablo was a talented musician and an innovative producer who became an early dub pioneer. Now regarded as classics, his memorable 1970s recordings were part of the remarkable creative surge that vaulted the Jamaican music scene to international prominence. Much of this material was released by Rockers, an independent record label founded by Pablo and named after his popular Kingston sound system. Now, Nature Sounds is proud to present Roots, Rockers, & Dub, a new Augustus Pablo vinyl collection celebrating the 50th anniversary of Rockers. Featuring classic dubs along with rare and out-of-print tracks, the album captures Pabloís immense contribution to roots reggae by highlighting a wealth of material spanning his entire career, all released on Rockers. Fully remastered and released in partnership with the Pablo family, Roots, Rockers, & Dub is a fitting tribute to an artist whose music still reverberates heavily more than two decades after his passing.

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Chazbo / Jah Schulz

Stories

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A Trip To Bolgatanga Glow In The Dark Vinyl Edition

African Head Charge

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

27,99 €*

Stop That Train / Mr Bossman

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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Reggae Roast

12" | 2021 | EU | Original (Reggae Roast)