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Studio One Space Age Dub Special

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

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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More 100% essential Studio One tunes! Studio One Space-Age Dub Special is a brand-new Studio One release on Soul Jazz Records which draws on more rare and classic dubs taken from the mighty vaults of Studio One Records. Most of these tracks are taken from Studio One"s superb long out-of-print series of dub albums released between 1974 and 1980 such as Zodiac Sounds, Ital Sounds and System, Roots Dub, Dub Store Special, Juks Incorporation and others. Many of these classic dub albums were originally released only in Jamaica in short-run pressings with special silk-screen printed sleeves, all with striking minimal designs. These tracks, credited to the Dub Specialist, use the original music tracks to seminal Studio One rhythms, which are broken down, reconstructed, and manipulated using the studio mixing desk as an instrument. With these albums producer Clement Dodd and engineer Sylvan Morris helped create some of the finest dubs ever known to man or woman!

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LP | 2015 | US | Reissue (Tuff Gong)

Natty Dread

Release: 2015 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Big Dub - Glen Brown Meets King Tubby Lost Tapes

Glen Brown & King Tubby

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

2LP | 2023 | AU | Original (The Drop)

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Glen Brown, also known as "The Rhythm Master". He was the first producer to credit King Tubby as an artist. This album is a collection of unreleased dubs left by Glen Brown and his ally King Tubby during the heyday of roots rock. This is an outtake of the version that appeared on the B-side of singles by artists such as Sylford Walker and Big Youth, released on labels such as Pantomine, South East, and Dwyer. We hope you will enjoy the deep world that the genius producer, who started his career as a jazz singer, has created with King Tubby, Family Man, and the others!!

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Fat Freddys Drop

Blackbird Returns

2LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 2023 / AU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Flying high for the tenth anniversary of "Blackbird" album, we"re pleased to announce the brand new Blackbird Returns remix album descending on the breeze. Friends from around the world, Nightmares on Wax, Jazzanova, Kings, Syrup D, Christoph El Truento & Lucky Lane, DJ Philippa, Feiertag, Marcus Worgull, The Kcbs, Yarni feat. Liv East, Dub Pistols vs Freestylers and Kid Fonque have remixed their favourite Blackbird tracks.

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Roots Radics

Dub Landing Volume 2

30,59 €* 35,99 € -15%

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The second part of the all-time dub classic, "Dub Landing" Vol.2, originally released by Starlight Records in 1982! Even more rare than Volume 1 from the previous year it is now re-mastered by Kevin Metcalfe and matched with a second disc of original vocal versions of the Linval Thompson productions. The two disc set got a great newly created cover art by renowned illustrator Tony McDermott, and includes previously unreleased music from Sister Nancy, Papa Tullo, Hell & Fire and other much sought after tunes by The Viceroys and Barrington Levy. This is the classic sound from the Roots Radics band at Channel One with all tracks mixed by Prince Jammy and Overton "Scientist" Brown at King Tubby's studio. The 2CD-set is packaged in a deluxe six-panel hardcover digisleeve with a booklet glued in the package, and there are extended liner notes by reggae expert Harry Hawke. The 2LP-Vinyl set has a one sided giant poster of the frontsleeve atwork inside a 5mm spine double-LP sleeve!

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In A Lovers Rock Style Record Store Day 2024 Vinyl Edition

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Room In The Sky)

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Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Alf And Teep

Freedom Equility Justice

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Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Studio One was founded by Clement "Coxsone" Dodd in 1954, and the first recordings were cut in 1963 on Brentford Road in Kingston. Amongst its earliest records were "Easy Snappin" byTheophilus Beckford, backed by Clue J & His Blues Blasters, and "This Man is Back" by trombonist Don Drummond. Dodd had previously issued music on a series of other labels, including World Disc, and had run Sir Coxsone the Downbeat, one of the largest and most reputable sound systems in the Kingston ghettos. The label and studio were closed when Dodd relocated to New York City in the 1980s

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Pablo Moses & The Handcart

Live

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2020 | EU | Original (X-Ray Production)

Soom T

The Arch

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2018 | EU | Original (X-Ray Production)

Manudigital

Digital Kingston Session

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Pablo Moses

A Song Remastered

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Africa Unite)

Africa Unite

Non È Fortuna

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Omar Perry

Life

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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David Hillyard & The Rocksteady 7

Plague Doctor

LP | 2022 | US | Original (ORG Music)

2LP | 2021 | US | Original (Homegrown)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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David Hillyard & The Rocksteady 7 are back with their first LP since their 2018 album, The Giver. The new album, "Plague Doctor," blends the Rocksteady 7's signature sound, which combines elements of American jazz and Jamaican influences, with classic Brazilian rhythms and themes. The Rocksteady 7 features some of the best players in the current ska and reggae scene, including members of NYC ska staples The Slackers and percussionist Larry McDonald (Toots & The Maytals, Gil Scott-Heron. Lee "Scratch" Perry).

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Red Astaire

Nuggets Instrumentals

2LP | 2002 | US | Reissue (Demon)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Reggae & Dancehall

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Beat smith RED ASTAIRE (AKA FREDDIE CRUGER) returns with some crucial instrumental cuts from the 3 volumes of the "NUGGETS FOR THE NEEDY" series. The NUGGETS INSTRUMENTALS DLP features 'FOLLOW ME","MOVE YO ASS","COME DOWN " & more sounds of Lo Fi Hip Hop, Downtempo & Latin in full color jacket!

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Horace Andy

King Tubby Tapes

Release: 2002 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Digital Kingston Session Volume 2

Manudigital

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (X-Ray Production)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Nuggets For The Needy Volume 3

Red Astaire

2LP | 2021 | US | Original (Homegrown)

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (We Are Busy Bodies)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Reggae & Dancehall

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RED Astaire (aka Freddie Cruger) drops the 12 more dope tracks influenced by classic reggae, hip hop, R&B, downtempo and dub vibes. Includes several hard to find/out of print gems including "ghetto Hell", "mambo EL Kingston" and a previously unreleased version of his classic "follow ME". Full pic sleeve. Don't miss!

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Vis-A-Vis

Odo Gu Ahorow

LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Ariwa)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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As both a popular live act and in-demand studio musicians, Vis-A-Vis released 13 albums between 1975 and 1982, of which Obi Agye Me Dofo remains the most sought after. Led by vocalist Isaac “Superstar” Yeboah and featuring Sammy Cropper on guitar, Slim Manu on bass and Gybson “Shaolin Kung-Fu” Papra on drums, Vis-A-Vis helped propel K. Frimpong to fame as one of Ghana’s most popular stars of the 1970s. On some of Frimpong’s albums, they also overlapped as part of his other recording band, the Cubano Fiestas.

As We Are Busy Bodies begins its roll out the Vis-A-Vis catalogue, it will also simultaneously release another essential album by the group, 1976s Odo Gu Ahorow. Original copies of both LPs are scarce and in great demand, with Obi Agye Me Dofo briefly issued as an LP in the US in 1980, and again in 2011 by Continental Records. Along with the Frimpong albums, they remain some of the most sought after West African records from the golden age. These reissues have been handled with the utmost respect — every detail has been given strict attention and care, with albums being remastered by Senior Mastering Engineer, Noah Mintz at Lacquer Channel.

About the album:

"The Vis-A-Vis have had many good things to their credit, none more so than the collection of nostalgic items that make up this album “Odo Gu Ahoroo”. It has been able to achieve its well-deserved place in the Ghanaian musical best-seller parade. Now by the titles and programming this entirely new album benefits from Ofobros latest recording experience, bringing many plus-factors of listening pleasure.

With brilliant musicianship, the Vis-A-Vis as a group leads in the field of danceably rhythmic arrangements which do not obscure the enchanting melodies, such as “Abofra Ketewa”. Highlighting the softly soothing, yet richly textured blend of the organ and Slim’s bass work are solos by Sammy ‘red” Cropper on lead guitar, and other instruments as well.

The groups’ thirteen years’ experience in the field of dance music has made their melody reign supreme, and I hope these all are songs that will become a cherished part of our musical past in the future, and an enduring part of our musical period then. This recording the Vis-A-Vis with a new lustre that promises to glow through many mood-matching moments in the future.

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Sandra Cross

Country Life

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Capleton / Jackwell Miyah

Jah Jah City / Ethiopian Prayer

7" | 1999 | JM | Reissue (HMG)

Release: 1999 / JM – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

1999 reperss.

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2LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Baco)

The Next Generation

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1999 | EU | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Toots & The Maytals

Ska Father

Release: 1999 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissue of classic 1999 album .

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BMN Ska & Rock Steady: Always Together 1964-1968

LP | 2018 | JP | Original (Dub Store)

Release: 2018 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2001 | EU | Reissue (Baco)

Each One Teach One

Release: 2001 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2005 | UK | Original (The Drop)

Fat Freddys Drop

Based On A True Story

2LP | 2008 | DE | Original (Downbeat)

Release: 2005 / UK – Original

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

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1st studio produced album by the New Zealand group from 2005. The album utilized the band's trademark dub, reggae, soul and funk influenced sound, and has been successful both in terms of sales and of critical reception. 7 times platinum in New Zealand!

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Peter Fox

Stadtaffe

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Take It Easy Agency)

Release: 2008 / DE – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Na also, doch auf Vinyl!!!

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Alam

Rise

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Modern Sound Of Harry Beckett

Harry Beckett

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (On-U Sound)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (On-U Sound)

Deadly Headley Bennett

35 Years From Alpha

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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DJ Ricochet Feat. Buju Banton

Boom By By

12" | 1995 | UK | Original (A-Zee K-Zee Records)

77"+Box Set+All Media | 1999 | DE | Original (Four Music)

Release: 1995 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

Close to VG+. Limited edition

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Gentleman

Trodin On

Lead Us Father / Lead Us Dub

Release: 1999 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Cardboard box, numbered. With booklet. Only 5 x 7"! Vinyl 1 and 3 are missing! Limited edition.

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African Brothers

7" | 1974 | JM | Reissue (Black Roots)

LP | 2024 | Original (Reggae Archive)

Release: 1974 / JM – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

2001 reissue

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Rhythm-Ites

Stand Strong

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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In Concert: The Best Of Jimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff

LP | 2024 | Original (Warner)

Nadia Mcanuff & The Ligerians

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Cancelled. Originally released in 1976, Jimmy Cliff's "In Concert" was recorded at shows in Massachusetts and New York, and overseen by former Rolling Stones producer Andrew Loog Oldham. Accompanied by legendary Jamaican musicians like guitarist Ernest Ranglin, Cliff is at his best reinventing some of his greatest hits in these live recordings. This 1LP 10-track best-of on exclusive 140g transparent red vinyl includes reimaginings of "You Can Get It If You Really Want," "Vietnam," "Many Rivers To Cross," "Fountain Of Life," a cover of Cat Stevens' "Wild World," and more! 140G transparent red vinyl

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Shelter From The Storm

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Baco)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Baco)

Clinton Fearon

Survival Vibration

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | Original (Night Dreamer)

Scientist

Direct-To-Dub

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Visionary engineer, producer and dub experimentalist, Scientist returns to his roots to mix new album direct-to-disc for latest Night Dreamer session. With over 60,000 recordings to his name, Scientist (born Hopeton Overton Brown) is one of the most influential figures in dub. From Studio One to King Tubby"s, Channel One to Tuff Gong, he worked at Kingston"s premier studios, pioneering recording techniques and elevating the dub mix into an rt form in his own right. Known as the "Dub Chemist" for both his technical expertise and forwardthinking ideas, Scientist"s Night Dreamer session brings together musicians from across the London reggae scene, including The Instigators" rhythm section Mafia (bass) and Fluxy (drums), Creation Rebel guitarist Tony Ruffcut, vocalist Donovan Kingjay, Jah Shaka keyboardist Greg Assing and saxophonist Finn Peters.

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Ja To Bk: Dancehall From Park Heights 1987-1988

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Digikiller)

LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Germain)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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All killer no filler 10 track compilation of peak late 80s digital tunes from Park Heights' most productive period. Pure fire produced between Jamaica and New York City. Featuring two previously unreleased tunes and the rest reissued for the first time.

Ten great tracks from Park Height's productive late '80s period, where Mr. Francis produced a lot of great early digital reggae both in Jamaica and right here in NYC. We've selected eight great never before reissued tracks from the catalog, plus two previously unreleased gems. As always, housed in a fresh jacket with the vibes of the time.

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Lee Van Cleef

Reggae Sunsplash

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Produced By Donovan Germain, recorded at Channel One and Harry J's, backed by The Roots Radics & The Taxi Gang, originally released in 1982. A pre-digital taste of what was to come.

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Dub Me Crazy Part 3: The African Connection

LP | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Ariwa Sounds)

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Pt. 3 of the 'Dub me crazy' series by Mad Professor. This one features the much played killer, Bengali Skank .. TIP! Originally released in 1983 on the same Ariwa imprint. True D.I.Y. business from this UK dub pioneer.

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Dub Me Crazy Part 9: Science & The Witchdoctor

LP | 1989 | UK | Reissue (Ariwa Sounds)

Release: 1989 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Pt. 9 of the 'Dub me crazy' series by Mad Professor. Reggae meets twisted electronics for wild dub trips!

Originally released in 1989 on the same Ariwa imprint. True D.I.Y. business from this UK dub pioneer.

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Dub Me Crazy Part 4: Escape To The Asylum Of Dub

LP | 1985 | UK | Reissue (Ariwa Sounds)

Release: 1985 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Pt. 4 of the 'Dub me crazy' series by Mad Professor.

Reggae meets twisted electronics for wild dub trips!

Originally released in 1985 on the same Ariwa imprint. True D.I.Y. business from this UK dub pioneer.

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Dub Me Crazy Part 5: Who Knows The Secret Of The Master Tape?

LP | 1985 | UK | Reissue (Ariwa Sounds)

Release: 1985 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Pt. 5 of the 'Dub me crazy' series by Mad Professor. Reggae meets twisted electronics for wild dub trips!

Originally released in 1985 on the same Ariwa imprint. True D.I.Y. business from this UK dub pioneer.

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Dub Me Crazy Pt 2: Beyond The Realms Of Dub

LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Ariwa Sounds)

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Pt. 2 of the 'Dub me crazy' series by Mad Professor. Reggae meets twisted electronics for wild dub trips!

Originally released in 1982 on the same Ariwa imprint. True D.I.Y. business from this UK dub pioneer.

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LP | 2004 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

Studio One Dub

Release: 2004 / UK – Reissue

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)

Release: 2023 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Revolutionary Dream Reissue

Pablo Moses

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Baco)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Danakil Meets Ondubground Pt.2

Danakil/Ondubground

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Baco)

The Next Generation Live

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Scoops)

Vibronics

Woman On A Mission 2

Journey Gold Marble Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Vibronics teams up with an army of top female Reggae & Dub artists to collaborate on the new album “Woman On A Mission 2” .. to celebrate the rise of women in the Reggae & Sound System Dub scene Vibronics invited Carroll Thompson, Sandra Cross, Marina P, Sisters in Dub, Sista Habesha, Empress Shema, Koko Vega, Vanya O & SoulSteppa into the Dub Cupboard Studio to create this epic double album of Vo-cals & Dubs for 2024. The album features fine vocal tracks & heavyweight instrumental Sound System style dub style tracks.

Vibronics is one of the most established names in UK Dub/Reggae music achieving millions of views on YouTube, millions of Spotify streams and many tens of thousands of vinyl record sales. Collaborators include Michael prophet, Macka B, Iration Steppas, Soom T, Aba-Shanti and more.

Meet some of the amazing artists involved in this album:

Carroll Thompson is the official ‘Queen Of Lovers Rock” - the biggest name in UK Reggae here showing her amazing versatility by singing a roots-reggae anthem for the Sound System generation

Sandra Cross is the award winning UK Reggae legend famous for her work with Mad Professor on the Ariwa Label

Marina P from Italy via Paris teams up with Vibronics following her success with Glasgow bass heavy beat legends Mungos HiFi.

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Black Symbol

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Reggae Archive)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Pressure Sounds)

The Skatalites

Ska-Boo-Da-Be

2LP | 1997 | EU | Reissue (Miss You)

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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Jackie Mittoo

In Africa

Release: 1997 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Referred to as "one of Reggae's quietest superstars" Jackie Mitto aka "The Keyboard King" had a remarkable path in Reggae music, a protege of Sly Stone, he started his career as part of Studio One's in house recording band and later went on to work with artists such as Bob Marley, Ub40, Barry White, Peter Tosh and Oscar Peterson. This album was the result of a rare occasion of being on tour in Africa and establishing musical connections with musicians from Ghana, recorded in Accra and mixed in London. Predominantly instrumental, this album is essential to any dub conscientious record collection, as it culminates the career of a Reggae legend whilst under new influences in West Africa resulting in an unmistakably characteristic modern dub sound. Re-issued on vinyl with remixes previously only availably on CD format.

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Marcus I Meets aDUBta

Cut A Wire Showcase

LP | EU (Hornin' Sounds)

Release: EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Manudigital

Step Up

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Enchante)

Ben L'Oncle Soul

Red Mango

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Easy Star Presents Jonquan

LP (Easy Star)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Muslimgauze Vs The Rootsman

The Return To The City Of DJinn

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Via Parigi)

LP | 1980 | DE | Original (Arista)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

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

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The second part of the famous collaboration between two UK based electronic pioneers: John Bolloten aka The Rootsman and Bryn Jones aka Muslimgauze. For this album the original The Rootsman material from his albums “Into The Light” and “52 Days to Timbuktu” was remixed and deconstructed by Muslimgauze. As always with Bryn Jones, all material is inspired by Arab culture. We hear distorted dub rhythms, sawn-off loops, traditional music, male and female voices and then distorted rhythms again. Closing your eyes, you can find yourself in the middle of an eastern city, walk along its noisy streets, admire the ancient architecture. This noise can tell amazing stories!

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The Beat

I Just Can't Stop It

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Baco)

Release: 1980 / DE – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall, Pop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Original inner sleeve.

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Johnny Osbourne

Right Right Time

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Forward Up Record Store Day 2023 Edition

Barry Isaacs

LP | 2023 | EU | Original

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Constantine Weir A.K.A. Yahya

Watta Wooi / Out Of Many One People

12" | 2024 | JP | Original (Hot Buttered)

31,49 €* 34,99 € -10%

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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In the Afro×jazz×global Bass scene, Galliano's Constantine Weir adds a new dimension. And incredibly, Congo Natty is joining as a producer. Featuring lyrics inspired by Islamic mysticism, accompanied by robust electronic bass music that floods the auditory senses. Constantine Weir initially signed with Acid Jazz Records, helmed by Gilles Peterson, and rose to prominence in the 1990s with the acid jazz group Galliano. He has also collaborated with S'Express, Paul Weller, Pressure Drop, Amy Winehouse, Outside, Ocean Colour Scene, Congo Natty, as well as contributed to works by Japanese artists such as United Future Organization (U.F.O) and Hirosi Kamayatsu.

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Lovers Rock Revisited Volume 2 - Delroy Witter & Friends

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

31,49 €* 34,99 € -10%

Oui Oui Si Si Ja Ja Da Da

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Madness

2LP | 2012 | EU | Reissue (BMG Rights Management)

Release: 2012 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Human Algebra Black Vinyl Edition

The Selecter

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (DMF)

Release: 2023 / UK – 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)

The Kingston Sessions 1978 - 1985

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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Norris Reid

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Onlyroots)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Double album compilation of Norris Reid's recordings from 1978 to 1985 in Kingston. All Remastered & licensed from Norris himself.

Norris Reid has performed and recorded with the greatest Jamaican artists. This compilation pays tribute to one of the key figures of Reggae's golden age.

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LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Island)

Exodus

Release: 1977 / 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)

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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Irie Ites: Cream Of The Crop 2022

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Diggers Factory / Irie Ites)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Ahoi Colored Vinyl Edition

Rantanplan

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Sbäm)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2000 | US | Reissue (Pirates Press)

The Slackers

Wasted Days

7" | 2022 | JP | Original (Jet Set)

Release: 2000 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall

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Pirates Press Records are happy to announce the long overdue reissue of one of The Slackers most acclaimed albums, Wasted Days. Their fourth studio double album, originally released in 2000, hasn’t been available since 2013, and is an essential component to any Slackers collection! It showcases The Slackers' innovative incorporation of diverse influences to create a sound that is truly their own - from ska, reggae, rocksteady, and dub to soul, R&B, calypso, jazz, and rock ’n roll. Led by Vic Ruggerio's unmistakably Bronx accented vocal stylings, the band never lose touch with the scrappy energy of where they call home, New York City. With The Slackers continuing to tour the world throughout the end of 2022 and early 2023 in support of their recent full length “Don’t Let The Sunlight Fool Ya” it seems only right to get their back catalog back in press for the new fans they never fail to make at every single show. Be sure to catch them in a town near you!

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Ghetto Priest

Smile / Nature Boy

Release: 2022 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Melodies From The House Of Levi

Addis Pablo

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Global Beats)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Disco Reggae Rockers Yellow Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

Always Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Disco Reggae Rockers features wicked reggae disco versions of funk, soul and disco classics! This new album follows on from Soul Jazz Records" earlier highly successful "Hustle: Disco Reggae" and features reggae covers of classic songs by Earth, Wind and Fire, Michael Jackson, The Isley Brothers, Candi Staton, Curtis Mayfield and more as performed by Derrick Harriott, Devon Russell, Hortense Ellis, Glen Adams, Dave Barker and others.

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The Frightnrs

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Daptone)

LP | 2022 | JP | Original (P-Vine)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Before Dan Klein's unfortunate passing, The Frightnrs agreed to keep a promise he asked of them - continue making music together. Part of that promise has been made manifest here... Daptone Records is proud to present ALWAYS - the raw, soulful new long player from The Frightnrs.

The road to Always began with a period of intense songwriting back when The Frightnrs and producer Victor Axelrod (Ticklah) were working on the group's debut, rocksteady masterpiece, Nothing More to Say. In addition to the scorchers heard therein, Axelrod and The Frightnrs agreed many of the recordings were too sweet to tamper with in order to fit the rocksteady mold. Some were created at their headquarters in Queens with Dan on the mic, some were elaborations on older ideas, others were brand new creations made at the finish line.

Thanks to the vocal stems they had captured in this golden period, Dan Klein's other-worldly voice lived on, giving The Frightnrs all the raw material they needed for an entire album's worth of new, original music. So with that, The Frightnrs and Axelrod returned to the studio and painstakingly conceptualized, tracked, re-tracked and mixed them into a complete album with their beloved friend singing lead. The fruits of this arduous process lay bare the undying love and respect between musical brothers.

The last song written for this album, "Why Does it Feel Like a Curse", married two song concepts with one of Dan's original vocal performances - creating a beautiful, flawless composition that not only serves as a highlight reel of their editing skills and songwriting prowess, but also as a kind of metaphor for The Frightnrs jour ney. The per fect ending f or ALWAYS.

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The Eskargot Miles

Rise Again

Green & Copper Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2022 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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After a nine year wait, The Eskargot Miles pick up straight where they left off on their 2021 album Rise Again. Expect to be transported to fairer shores, as the nine member Japanese ska band add their Japanese spin on a classic reggae sound. With recent P-vine releases from Little Tempo, Natsu Summer and Asuka Ando, The Eskargot Miles find themselves as part of a thriving scene, and P-vine is excited to bring the album to vinyl format with this limited edition pressing.

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Flying Vipers

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Jump Up)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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First two cassette tape releases now on heavyweight metallic copper vinyl limited to 250 copies. A loving tribute to dank 70s dub reggae, deeply in debt to the original Jamaican engineers who turned their mixing consoles into the lead instrument a la LEE Perry and King Tubby.

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A Legend Reggae Classics Translucent Yellow Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2011 | UK | Original (Not Now)

Release: 2011 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2021 | US | Original (Ruffwood)

Stick Figure

Smoke Stack

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Stick Figure's third full-length album, ''Smoke Stack.'' Written, recorded and self-produced by Scott Woodruff, this album truly showcases the musical growth of Stick Figure.

- ''Smoke Stack'' possesses all the elements that we have fallen for in previous albums, but this time around Stick Figure has amplified the sound to give us 14 new smoking tracks to keep our mind in motion and the positive energy flowing.

- One of the top five selling and streaming reggae artists in America.

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2LP | 2021 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

Rocksteady Got Soul

Return Of The Raggamuffin

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Soul Jazz Records' new Studio One release Rocksteady Got Soul is a collection of uplifting and superb rocksteady and soulful reggae from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Studio One is the number one label in the history of reggae and he album features - as ever with Studio One - an impeccable and unbeatable line-up of reggae superstars, all soaring at the height of their creative powers. Alton Ellis, John Holt, The Heptones, Jackie Mittoo, The Ethiopians, Lee Perry and more. The album is a mix of classic tunes and rhythms alongside super-rarities that were released in a dazzlingly complex web of Studio One labels and issues, deftly navigated with new sleevenotes from author and Studio One authority Rob Chapman. But enough with the chatter, just spin the platter - these tunes rule the town, hands down! This Soul Jazz/Studio One album is released as deluxe gatefold double-vinyl + house inners + download code. Also as jewel case CD housed in card slipcase. Both formats come with full sleeve notes/discography and exclusive photography.

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Skarra Mucci

2LP | 2012 | EU | Reissue (Undisputed)

Release: 2012 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Legend Picture Disc Edition

LP | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Island)

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Peculiar Electric Blue Vinyl Edition

The Slackers

LP+7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Pirates Press)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1988 | FR | Original (Virgin)

Mano Negra

Patchanka

LP | 1991 | UK | Reissue (Culture Press)

Release: 1988 / FR – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG+

Original inner sleeve.

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I Roy

Straight To The Heart

Release: 1991 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Parlophone Label Group)

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Peter Tosh

Mama Africa

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | US | Original (Alan Barnes Prod.)

Paprika Soul

Standing Right Here

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | Original (Young Tree / Baco)

Dub Rock

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | US | Reissue (Channel One)

Yellowman

Them A Mad Over Me

LP | 1969 | UK | Reissue (Beverley's)

Release: US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG+

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Toots And The Maytals

Sweet And Dandy

Desmond Dekker & The Aces

Release: 1969 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Formed by lead vocalist legend Toots Hibbert, and the ragged call-and-response background singers Nathaniel “Jerry” McCarthy and Raleigh Gordon, Toots & the Maytals were spotted by Beverley Records’ founder Leslie Kong who produced the group’s first records in the 60s. Their Sweet And Dandy album was featured in 1972’s emblematic movie The Harder They Come, which included a performance of the title track recorded at Beverley Studios and also highlighted ‘Pressure Drop’ in its accompanying soundtrack. The movie’s unprecedented success, combined with some of the solid gold singles pulled from this album, fast-tracked Toots and the Maytals to reggae icon status, assuring the group international success and making Sweet And Dandy one of the most highly acclaimed albums in Jamaican music.

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Intensified

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Beverley's)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A wonderful set of rocksteady and early reggae bouncing off the irrepressible reggae rhythms and bounding harmonies of Desmond Dekker and the Aces.

The follow-up to their Action! predecessor, Intensified features the major hits ‘Poor Me Israelites’ and ‘Ah It Mek’ which topped the UK & US charts in the late 60s & early/mid 70s.

Also featured on the album is the punchy ‘Sweet Music’, a celebration of those knock-out vocal harmonies, where Dekker is at his best. With the great ‘Rude Boy Train’, Dekker was a precursor to the ‘rude boy’ phenomenon, which has since become a mainstay in reggae songs.

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

Studio One Power Mix!