Reggae & Dancehall 2069 Items

Release: 2018 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Derrick Morgan & The Blues Benders

Don't Touch My Baby

7" | 2018 | EU | Reissue (Hop / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2018 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Claudius Linton & The Inspirations

It Nice You

7" | 2018 | EU | Reissue (Spade / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2018 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2018 | EU | Reissue (Black Art / Reggae Fever)

Twin Roots

Know Love

Release: 2018 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Silvertones & The Mellotones

What A Botheration

7" | 2018 | EU | Reissue (Upsetter / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2018 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2018 | EU | Reissue (Boss Records / Reggae Fever)

The Pioneers

Goodies Are The Greatest

Release: 2018 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Silvertones / Shenley Dufus

Standing On The Hill

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Upsetter / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Derrick Morgan & The Rudies

Man Pon Moon / Copycats

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Derrick Morgan & The Blues Benders

Ain't That Crazy / Give Me That Love

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Harmonians / Ranny Williams & Hippy Boys

Lullaby Angel / Hidden Treasures

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Spade / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Marvels / The Upsetters

Some Day We'll Be Together / The Rhythm (Boss)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Gallimore Sutherland / King Tubby

You Can't Stop Natty Dread / Hotter Claps

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (KC Soul Proff / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lloyd Jackson & Groovers / Broncos

You Ran Away / Step Back

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Hot Shot / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Derrick Morgan / Lennox Brown

Mek It Tan Deay / Green Hornet

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Hippy Boys / Winston Shan

Lick It Back / Matilda

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Spade / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Winston Shan &The Hippy Boys /Winston Sinclair&The Hippy Boys

Tell Me Tell Me / Chastise Them

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Spade / Reggae Fever)

The Imperials / Al Senior Pone, Ranny Williams & The Hippy Boys

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this classic Roots material by Winston Shan & The Hippy Boys and Winston Sinclair & The Hippy Boys from around 1969!

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Always With Me / Sad Feelings

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Spade / Reggae Fever)

K.C. White / Bullwackies All Stars

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this classic Roots material by The Imperials, Al Senior Pone, Ranny Williams & The Hippy Boys from around 1969!

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Can't Go On / Version

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (KC Soul Proff / Reggae Fever)

Winston Wilbert / The Sparkers

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lloyd Barnes voiced KC White on this rhythm from 1967 (Originally produced by the yet to be identified 'C.B.' and first used as the backing track for the Webber Sister's 'Keep On Moving'). 1975 recordings.

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All I Have Is Love / Dig It Up

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Spade / Reggae Fever)

Derrick Morgan & Pauline Morgan / Derrick Morgan & Naomi Phillips

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this nice Roots material by Winston Wilbert!
The Sparkers are featured on the B-side.

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Will You Marry Me / Time Marches On

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Hop / Reggae Fever)

The Hitones / Milton Boothe & Pat Harty

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this classic Roots material by Derrick Morgan from around 1967!

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Don't Play A Fool / Got To Be At The Party

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Deltone / Reggae Fever)

Farmers In The Den / Ram You Hard

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Nice repress of these classic 1967 tunes.

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The Bleechers

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Upsetter / Reggae Fever)

The Viceroys / Errol Dunkley

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Finally these great recordings from around 1973 are available again on vinyl.

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Send Request / Trying To Keep Me Down

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Hop / Reggae Fever)

Me Little But Me Tallawah

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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These 1968 recordings for producer Derrick Morgan both get backed from the same Lynn Taitt & The Jets track. “Trying to Keep Me Down” is previously unreleased.

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Pioneers

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Boss Records / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Derrick Morgan & Denzil Dennis / Marvels

Reggae And Shout / Pretty Blue Eyes

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Hop / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2016 | EU | Original (One Ton)

Omari / Phocas

Keep On Moving / A Jah

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2015 | EU | Original (Top Smile)

S'Kaya

Deejay Livication

8,99 €*

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | JP | Reissue (Drum & Bass X Rock A Shacka)

Lord Tanamo

In The Mood For Ska

17,99 €*

Tape | 2023 | EU (Radiation Reissues)

Release: 2023 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A cover of the hit song "I'm In The Mood For Love," sung by Frances Langford in the movie "Every Night At Eight" and later released in many versions as a standard. This take, which was not very successful in Jamaica, was loved in the UK and is now one of the most popular ska anthems and Tanamo's most popular songs. The Jamaican version was pressed in small quantities by Down Beat, and a UK Ska Beat version is in distribution, but it too is rare. The combination of Tanamo and Skatalites is excellent. The coupling is a bright and simple melody sung by the mysterious one-hit wonder Orville Alphonso, and nice ska vocals backed by a vigorous rhythm.

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Bob Marley & The Wailers

Soul Revolution Part II

LP | 2020 | EU | Reissue (BMG Rights Management)

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Classic Wailers recordings done with Lee Perry early 70s. Tuff roots rhythms with early stripped down versions to later well known tracks such as "Sun Is Shining" "African Herbsman" "Keep On Moving" and many more.

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Madness

Full House

25,99 €*

Release: 2020 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fire Just A Shot Feat. Tenor Youthman White Vinyl Edition

Frenk Dublin

12" | 2022 | EU | Original (Dub Communication)

Prince Lincoln & Royal Rasses

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Deep and minimal Dub vibes from Frenk Dublin accompanied by a conscious, anti-war lyric from Tenor Youthman. B side featuring a remix from none other than the mighty Om Unit. Pressed on a Solid White 12" Vinyl.

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Ride With The Rasses Colored Vinyl Edition

LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Burning Sounds)

25,99 €*

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Mercella (Kills) / Marcella (Green)

Siffleur

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Siffleur)

2LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Akuphone)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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The tune-whistling DJ collective Siffleur are back with two quasi-mashup remixes of retro pop that combine Italian nostalgia, soulful beats, and Jamaican jungle vibes. This is a brilliantly smooth and playful blend, perfect for chilling out and languorous dancing.

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The Rootsman

Essentials 1996-1998

Champion (Remix) / Ugly Truth (Remix)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Akuphone is pleased to present the first compilation dedicated to musician John Bolloten, aka The Rootsman. As a precocious punk, he formed his first band, State Oppression, in his teens. Yet he is best known for his dub music, a genre that gave him international recognition. Largely influenced by the rhythms of North Africa and the Middle East, he built his musical identity around samples from these regional repertoires. His encounter with Bryn Jones — better known as Muslimgauze — further defined his artistic path.

This selection offers an overview of his work from 1996 to 1998, a prolific period when Into The Light, 52 Days To Timbuktu, Union Of Souls (with Celtarabia) and Distant Voices (with Pachakuti) were released. A visionary production that predicted today’s growing international predilection for the musical heritage of the MENA regions.

The compilation is enriched with an explanatory preface by Mabrouk Hosni Ibn Aleya and illustrated with rare archival photos— all of which are contained in a superb jacket designed by the artist Ghiya Haydar.

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Liam Bailey

7" | 2021 | US | Original (Big Crown)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Liam Bailey Follows Up His 'Ekundayo' Album With This Heavy Hitting Remix 7" Featuring Two Absolute Legends.The A Side Is A Remix Of Champion Featuring Black Thought Of The Roots. Black Thought Kills The First Verse Finding The Pocket Over The Leon Michels Produced Reggae Banger Designed To Bust Up Woofers And Blow Out Dance Floors. Liam And Thought Combine To Sing Praises To A Woman Worthy Of All The Admiration They Can Muster, And In Doing So, They Take What Was Already A Classic To Another Level.The B Side Is Straight From The Far Flung Corners Of Outer Space. Producer Leon Michels Strips Down And Revamps The Album Cut Ugly Truth, Making Room For The Most Special Of Guests, The One And Only, Mr. Lee "Scratch" Perry. The Upsetter Switches Between Singing And Talking, One Minute Proclaiming His Powers And The Next Playing With The Title Of The Original Tune. Some Proper Lee Perry Business Alongside The Already Unstoppable Chemistry Of Liam Bailey And Leon Michels...An Absolute Big Crown Surehot.

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2LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Stix)

Disco Reggae Volume 3

24,99 €*

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Following 2 acclaimed first editions, Stix Records presents the 3rd volume of its Disco Reggae compilation series.

Like previous one, the 9 tracks comp is made both from productions of the home labels now sold-out as vinyl, and from brand new exclusive music by the like of Taggy Matcher, Mato or newcomer Rosemary Martins, taking over classics titles from Donna Summer, Stephen Encinas, Roberta Flack, Herbie Hancock, Steve Parks, or Inner City.

The perfect soundtrack to extend the summer!!

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Rocksteady - The Roots Of Reggae

2LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Moll-Selekta)

LP | 2016 | EU | Original (Stix)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Brand New 2017 Recut - finally available on Vinyl for the First time. 2LP+Mp3 in full Original Coverart. The legendary movie soundstrack based out of Kingston, Jamaica in April 2008, telling the story of the original vocalists and musicians involved. The sixteenth release on the Moll-Selekta label shares its title with a wonderful film, a heartwarming homage to the golden age of rocksteady. It documents the recordings being made for this very album at the Tuff Gong studios, Kingston, Jamaica in April 2008, telling the story of the original vocalists and musicians involved. Excerpts from an all star reunion concert staged in Kingston and older archive material complete the picture. Never before in the history of Jamaica, which already occupies a unique place on the world map of song, its sound embraced by western popular music, has such an illustrious collection of singers and players been assembled. The album showcases 15 rocksteady classics in sparkling, deeply inspired new versions, recorded in the studio which also played host to album sessions of a certain Bob Marley. Under the musical direction of Ernest Ranglin, a guitarist of considerable renown not only on the reggae circuit, but also on the jazz scene, mixed by legendary engineer Errol Brown - in Duke Reid’s employ at the Treasure Isle studio in the sixties - and freshly arranged by Lynn Taitt.

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Mato

Hollywoo Dub

15,99 €*

T Stands For Trouble / Enter The Dragon

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Today, Mato is back with another target for his special skills as a tailor of reggae music, this time focusing on classic musical themes from original soundtracks. Imagine if Lalo Schiffrin, Nino Rota, Gorgio Moroder, Ennio Morricone or John Williams had been blunted at Lee Perry’s Black Ark studio… there you go, this is Hollywoo Dub!!

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Mato

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Stix)

9,99 €*

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Marvin Gaye gets reworked for a cosmic reggae trip and a new life to “Enter The Dragon” by legendary composer Lalo Schiffrin is provided!

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LP | 2015 | EU | Original (Pork Pie)

Ska, Ska, Skandal No. K

19,99 €*

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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For The Love Of Money Remixes

The Dynamics

12" | 2012 | EU | Original (Favorite)

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Includes reworks by 7 Samurai & Mocambo!

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Wagram)

Arte Reggae

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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If You Ask Me To Black Vinyl Edition

Victor Axelrod

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Daptone)

Soul Of A Lion / Soul Of A Lion (Dub Mix)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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If you're a fan of Daptone Records, chances are you've read or heard the name Victor Axelrod, and even if you haven't, you've heard music from his hand. As a producer, arranger, recording and mixing engineer, and keyboardist, his creativity has extended across more than two decades of the label's releases, even dating to its prehistory with Desco Records. If You Ask Me To..., the first LP under his name for the label, is a collection of singles released between 2007-2023 as well as unreleased tracks from Sugar Minott and Binky Griptite. The genesis of which came via an 11th hour request from Daptone for a Sharon Jones remix (2007) that resulted in the reggae version of "How Long Do I Have To Wait For You?" found here. This opened the door to additional explorations of reggae/soul synergies within the catalogue, affirming the musical and cultural link between Daptone's core soul sound and Axelrod's passion for Jamaican music. While previous projects like Ticklah Vs. Axelrod and Roots Combination (produced under the alias Ticklah) were inspired by the Jamaica of the 1970s and 80s, this set specifically channels an earlier period in the 1960s when Jamaica was both strikingly original in its continuum of genres but also closely and empathetically attuned to Black American music. Through Axelrod's exceptional taste and the notable contributions of guitarist Tom Brenneck, original tapes from Bob & Gene's MoDo discography, members of The Frightnrs, and others from the NYC reggae community, the legacy of trailblazing Jamaican artists like Alton Ellis, Tony Gregory, and Ken Parker continue to resonate and inspire a whole new generation of reggae and soul enthusiasts.

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The Circle Of Confusion

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Rocafort)

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Greensleeves)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Building on the success of their first releases featuring Cornel Campbell, the Swiss producer duo "The Circle of Confusion" is set to drop a new single on Rocafort Records, featuring none other than English old-school reggae singer Wayne Paul.
Active in the 90's and 2000's within the London label Big Dada, the artist of Jamaican origin sank into alcohol and drugs, before rising from his ashes fifteen years later. Now he's back with a powerful message of hope on this track called " Soul Of A Lion ". Wayne's soulful voice blends perfectly with the modern reggae feel created by The Circle Of Confusion.
An 80s roots-oriented sound mixed with a crusty digital edge backed with a dope dub track makes the perfect 45 for reggae heads.

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Channel One Sound System

Down In The Dub Vaults

34,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Soul Jazz Records presents

Studio One 007 - Licensed To Ska!

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

31,99 €*

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (333)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Soul Jazz Records are releasing this new CD/2xLP expanded version of Studio One 007 - Licenced to Ska: James Bond and other Film Soundtracks and TV Themes, originally only ever available as a long deleted 7" RSD box set.This new edition is fully remastered and expanded to a massive 18 super rare and killer cuts from the Studio One empire.Featuring the Skatalites, Lee Perry, Jackie Mittoo, Bob Marley, The Wailers, Roland Alphonso and The Soul Brothers, rare and classic tracks from Jamaica"s no.1 record label, Studio One.

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Horace Ferguson

Sensi Addict

12" | 2021 | EU | Original (Moonshine)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Radikal Guru

Do The Right Thing

Pat Kalla & Le Super Mojo

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Here is a brand new single from the Radikal Guru's 4th studio album 'Beyond The Borders'. 'Do The Right Thing' features italian vocalist Marina P mainly known for her previous works with Mungo's Hi Fi. Her soulful lyrics are touching on social struggles that we are facing today in our communities. On the musical side Radikal Guru comes with meditative basslines, melodic patterns and arrays of echo chambers and 808's. Backed by two roots style vinyl exclusive remixes made by the Guru himself.

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Hymne A La Vie

2LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Pura Vida Sounds)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Moonshine Recordings Meets Rider Shafique

12" | 2020 | EU | Original (Moonshine)

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Heavenly Sweetness)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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It's the third chapter in our 'Moonshine Recordings meets...' series where we focus on various talented vocalists from the UK sound system scene. In this session we have met the inimitable Rider Shafique straight out of Bristol. Riddims and versions built by the Moonshine family members - Baodub, Bukkha, Dubbing Sun, Inner Echo and our fresh signing Joyful Lion. Vocals mixed by Sam Binga and the whole project was mastered from stems by Studio As One.

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Blundetto

Good 'ol Days

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Have A Little Faith Feat. Ken Boothe / Have A Little Faith Dub

Blundetto

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Heavenly Sweetness)

8,99 €*

LP | 2015 | EU (Mad Butcher)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Ken “Everything I Own” Boothe played a significant part in covering Sir Coxsone’s Studio One walls with gold — and goodness knows that label fostered its share of legends. Collaborating with the master, Blundetto could have laid it on thick with heavy production; instead alongside his discreet partner Blackjoy, he created a gorgeous production using the purest of Jamaican music, proving yet again that time has nothing on the suave tones of Mr. Rocksteady...

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Laurel Aitken

Ska With Laurel

16,99 €*

Release: 2015 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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'Ska With Laurel' tells the story of Ska legend Laurel Aitken. A major force within Ska music, Laurel was a hugely influential figure in the development of new Jamaican musical styles in the 1950s and '60s. He also played a key role in bringing these genres to popularity in England. Laurel moved from Jamaica to England in the early 1960s and released his records on the Blue Beat label. Proving popular with the mods and skinheads in the 1960s and '70s, Laurel's music also influenced the Two Tone sound of the early 1980s, in particular bands such as The Specials, Selecter, The Beat and Bad Manners.

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LP | 2023 | JP | Original (Time Capsule)

Tokyo Riddim 1976-1985

29,99 €*

Dubbing Sun & Radikal Guru

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The smooth and funky sound of prime-time Japanese reggae pop in the 1970s and ‘80s fired up an obsession with Jamaican music that persists to the present day.

If there is a year zero for the introduction of reggae music to Japan, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was 1979 when Bob Marley and the Wailers toured the country, trailed by an entourage of journalists, photographers and fans ready to spread the message of the music into all corners of Japanese society. But the story of Japanese reggae is not a linear one, and the music that is collected on Tokyo Riddim 1976-1985 captures the moment J-reggae entered the broader public consciousness, merging commercial city pop style with an infectious backbeat, that has drawn comparisons with the emergence of Lovers Rock in the UK.

Rather than look directly to Jamaica, many producers and artists in Japan were inspired instead by the more approachable sounds of The Police and Ub40, their reggae fix arriving pre-filtered through the lens of new wave pop from the UK. Playful and groovy, these album deep cuts have been overlooked for too long. Among them are Miki Hirayama, the idol singer who borrowed the bassline from Bob Marley’s Natural Mystic on ‘Denshi Lenzi’, Chu Kosaka, who headed to Hawaii to cut the Jimmy Cliff-inspired ‘Music’ and Marlene, the Philippine songstress whose cover of Roberta Flack’s ‘Hittin’ Me Wear It Hurts’ owed much to her producer’s obsession with Sly & Robbie’s Compass Point sound. Then there was Izumi “Mimi” Kobayashi, who enlisted the Babylon Warriors to perform on a dubbed-out version of her own track ‘Lazy Love’, the city pop-meets-new wave reggae sound of Miharu Koshi’s ‘Coffee Break’, Junko Yagami’s anti-apartheid deep cut ‘Johannesburg’ and Lily, whose ‘Tenkini Naare’ was produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto and closes out the compilation with a flourish.

While these stories may not always conform to neat narratives, they do provide a more accurate reflection of the indirect ways in which styles infiltrate one another and, in their naivety, have the potential to create something beautifully strange and entirely new. Previously only available in Japan, the tracks on this compilation are a testament to that curious alchemy.

Tokyo Riddim 1976-1985 is released on vinyl and as a full album download (no streaming), featuring original artwork by Japanese Fukuoka-based artist Noncheleee, whose cover pays homage to the iconic dancehall album art of Wilfred Limonious. Released on 1st September, Tokyo Riddim 1976-1985 is part of Time Capsule's Nippon Series, a loose series of compilations exploring different musical scenes from Japan between the 1960s and 2010s.

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Good Ganja

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Moonshine)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Natty Campbell & Singer Tempa, Fat Frog / Dougie Conscious

Break The Pattern, Instrumental / Dub / Dub 2

12" | 2022 (Purplefade)

Release: 2022

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Prince Jamo

Rootsman Can't Dead

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Before Zero)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Akae Beka

Rule The Time

Holidays Picture Disc Edition

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

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

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Half Past Two

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Jump Up)

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (BMG Rights Management)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall

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Brand new digital printed pic disc from Cali's Half Past TWO, music side includes ska versions of "holiday" by Green DAY, Weezer, Vampire Weekend, and Madonna. Picture disc side is very colorful in an alien theme!

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Madness

Mad Not Mad

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2022 | EU | Original (BMG Rights Management)

Madness

Keep Moving

19,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Micah Shemaiah & Zion I Kings

Still

LP | 2021 | UK | Original (Zion High)

Same Old Same Old / Drop The Bass

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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For more than a decade, Jamaica's Micah Shemaiah has been crafting his musical message with a keen and steady focus on Rastafari redemption and African unification. His writing style embraces and combines several genres of music delivering unique sounds that will appeal to any ear. Coming from the original home of the sound, Kingston City, and growing up in the Rastafarian house of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, this Singer/Songwriter has certainly put down a solid foundation in the Reggae Industry and has carved a place in the hearts of reggae lovers all over the world.
This new 12' vinyl LP offers 8 vocals and 2 dubs. Produced by Zion I Kings and underpinned with their trademark style of hardcore roots reggae, showcasing a broad spectrum of Micahs vocal talents. Releasing courtesy of Before Zero Records.

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Emapea

7" | 2021 | US | Original (Cold Busted)

Robbie Ellington / The Herb

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Polish beats-wizard Emapea returns to Cold Busted for a quick double-shot of crucial dub and phat riddims. Released on 7-inch vinyl, Emapea’s new single celebrates the return of the good life with choice sounds for ‘zoning out’ in the global dancehall. “Same Old Same Old” occupies the A-side with a potent downtempo skank and an infectious sing-song vocal. The vibe is introspective and heady, as echoed percussion swirls through the soundsystem speakers. Flip the wax for “Drop the Bass,” a deeper dancefloor cut with a prominent boom-bap beat and bouncy bass line. Maximum dub pressure is exerted, with splashes of delay effects and rhythmic flourishes as an emcee gives “direction to the entire planet.” In the hands of a top selector, Emapea’s new tracks are ready to move the soul.

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Rainbow / Dub

7" | 2021 (Real Rock)

Release: 2021

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2021 | EU | Original (Lion's Den)

Jah Baker

Powerhouse / Acceptance

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2021 | UK | Original (Before Zero)

Akae Beka & Zion High

Livicated

Massive Dub Corporation (MDC) / Digitron Sound & Kenny Knots

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Akae Beka's inimitable style, developed over decades performing with St. Croix based band Midnite and countless recordings (including 2014 iTunes reggae album of the year Beauty FOR Ashes and Ride Tru). At the point of his untimely passing in 2019, he had released over 70LP's. He is without a doubt one of the most prolific reggae artists ever known and his quanity is always matched with quality, with his albums consistently featuring in the top 10 on the billboard charts reggae LPs.

This release makes no exception. 5 years on from the original 2016 CD and Digital release which charted at number 6 in the reggae billboard charts, this timeless masterpiece is being re-released on 12" Vinyl and Cassette tape, courtesy of Before Zero Records. Produced by ZIK bassist, JAH David, Livicated was Akae Beka's debut release on the Zion High Productions (zhp) label. The album features solid original riddims composed and arranged by the ZIK family with musical contributions from Aston Barrett Jr. (drums), JAH Bless (horns), Chet Samuel (guitar), and Yami Bolo (melodica). Particularly striking on Livicated are the strident, Burning Spear-like horn arrangements and the variety and range of Drew Keys' keyboard voices.

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Rise Again

12" | 2020 | EU | Original (Lion's Den)

It’ll Never Be Over For Me feat. Mimi Maura

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"The next release in the Lion’s Choice series is spread on two vinyl. One 12inch and one 7inch. Both are with the same vocal by the well-known MC Kenny Knots from the UK - a powerful tune called ‘Rise Again’ - but presented as several different mixes. While the 12inch offers another collaboration with Massive Dub Corporation from Bourges, France, on one side and a ruff and tuff remix by Digitron Sound from Zagreb, Croatia, on the flipside, the 7inch holds a more rootikal version by Ashanti Selah from the UK, ‘spiced’ with some violins by Ras Divarius from France. Of course each mix comes with a dub excursion.

Conscious music for heavy weight sound systems."

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Los Aggrotones

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Acid Jazz)

15,99 €*

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2016 | EU | Original (Dubwax)

Bandulu

New Foundation

Pass The Knowledge: Reggae Anthology

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Rawax proudly welcomes Bandulu to the family! Together with Jamie Bissimire, John O'Connell & Lucien Thompson we came to the point that the time is right to present some of Bandulu's great productions on the Foundation Series. Stay tuned!

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Mighty Diamonds

LP | 2013 | US | Reissue (17 North Parade)

24,99 €*

2LP | 2012 | DE | Original (Downbeat)

Release: 2013 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Cut loud and proud with ten tracks carefully selected for black wax lovers ‘Pass The Knowledge’ includes first time on LP appearances for many sought after sound-system favourites alongside the big signature hits ('Right Time', 'Bodyguard', 'Pass The Kouchie')! - The Mighty Diamonds have stayed true their roots since inception, still going strong today with an unchanged line up; ‘Pass The Knowledge’ demonstrates that Diamonds are indeed forever! - This vinyl issue is accompanyimg the latest in VP’s critically acclaimed Reggae Anthology 2CD+DVD series that shines the spotlight on The Mighty Diamonds.

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Seeed

SEEED

34,99 €*

Release: 2012 / DE – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall, Pop

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2LP | 2011 | UK | Original (Scotch Bonnet)

Mungo's Hi-Fi

Forward Ever

7" | 2010 | US | Original (Balanced)

Release: 2011 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Mungo’s Hi Fi are at the controls delivering their latest productions featuring megatons of talent from a dream lineup of MCs. Mungo's Hi Fi champion the evolution of reggae, dub and dancehall music and are reinvigorating soundsystem culture.

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Richie Phoe

Bumpy's Lament

From Mexico Yellow Vinyl Edition

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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Out Of Control Army

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Jump Up)

24,99 €*

7" | 2023 | US | Original (Jump Up)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Thirteen track "best of" collection from Mexico's top 2-tone / traditional act, featuring guest spots from Neville Staple of THE Specials, Mimi Maura, Kingston Rudieska, Oreskaband and King Hammond. Full of big band uptempo scorchers reminiscent of Tokyo SKA Paradise Orchesta. Hot!

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Lollypop Lorry

You're Wondering Now

Easy Snapping Random Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Brand new single from traditional ska/reggae darlings from Russia on lime green vinyl in full picture sleeve. Two top Jamaican covers, Andy & JOEY's "you're Wondering Now" (made famous by THE Specials) backed with "jamaica SKA, a Byron LEE jam made famous by Anette Funicello. Big hole 45.

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The Uppertones

LP | 2023 | US | Original (Jump Up)

Prince Chamba Meets Zulu Vibes

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Italian Jamaican boogie, calypso & ska trio return with a brand new album. Ten tracks including wonderful versions of "got MY Mojo WORKING","L-O-V-E', "buona Sera", "that's Amore", "down IN Mexico" plus the title track. Back in print on random color heavyweight vinyl.

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Judgement Time / Concious Way

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

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Echo Ltd)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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SND & RTN

Echo Ltd 006 Lp

18,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Echoltd006: 12" LP 180g black / slightly silver vinyl. 2 stickers included.

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5 Hands Gang Blue Vinyl Edition

12" | 2022 | EU | Original (Elm Imprint)

15,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Iii Colored Vinyl Edition

Tropa Magica

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Green Cookie)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Tree Of Life Volume 2 Record Store Day 2022 Vinyl Edition

Alpha & Omega

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Mania Dub)

Tree Of Life Volume 1 Record Store Day 2022 Vinyl Edition

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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(Record Store Day Exclusive) Legendary A&O 90's album reissued in 2 volumes incl previously unreleased tracks!The vintage UK Dub sound: roots, spirituality and heavy basslines. Bass-music, play Loud! Incl "Jerusalem", "Stepping Up", "Promised Land", "Great Tribulations".

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Alpha & Omega

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Mania Dub)

LP | 2010 | CZ | Original (Easy Star)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Easy Star All-Stars

Dubber Side Of The Moon

Release: 2010 / CZ – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Moonshine)

Bukkha & Roger Robinson

Night Out

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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10" | 2023 | EU | Original (Moonshine)

Radikal Guru

Lion Returns

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Descending Babylon / Dancehall Graveyard Feat. Razaman & Bazza / Baptiste Yellow Marbled Vinyl Edition

Sekkleman

10" | 2018 | EU | Reissue (Moonshine)

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Scotch Bonnet)

Release: 2018 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2023 repress -

The next Moonshine release comes courtesy of Australian-based Erin McKimm aka Sekkleman. It's been over three years since his last full release and we are very excited to show you what he's been up to.

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Mungo's Hi-Fi

Past And Present

34,99 €*

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Baco)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Marcus Gad & Tribe

Ready For Battle

37,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Reggae Sessions Volume 1 Colored Vinyl Edition

Booze & Glory

12" | 2022 | UK | Original (Pirates Press)

22,99 €*

Bob Marley & The Wailers & Chineke! Orchestra

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall

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With all the rave reviews of volume two rolling in, so too are the demands from folks across the globe to make volume one available again. Rather than simply re-issue it again as a 7” series, this pressing gives you the opportunity to pick up a copy on 12 inch vinyl, with these Jamaican style versions of “London Skinhead Crew”, “Only Fools Get Caught” and “Leave The Kids Alone” sounding bigger and badder than ever! Remastered and recut, this version fits right alongside volume two; putting a classy Jamaican-style reggae backbone to these Booze & Glory classics. Now is the time, pick up a copy and drop the needle down!

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Bob Marley With The Chineke! Orchestra

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Island)

33,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Sleepers)

Suns Of Arqa

Revelation XVII

17,99 €*

Tape | 2021 | EU | Original (Bokeh Versions)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Suns of Arqa is a sonic mission created by luminary Michael Wadada, who began in 1979 after receiving higher guidance in Jamaica while working with roots reggae chanter Prince Far-I. It is a prolific traveling music collective that has seen over 200 collaborators, meant to connect people from all cultures and walks of life through a “deeply spiritual vibration that merges cultures, faiths and musical genres”. Wadada combines ancient Hindustani raga systems with Piobaireachd and Nyabinghi roots drumming, creating ritualistic world music infused with dub and reggae. The lyrics combine both mystical and sensory elements, often including prayer and referencing a higher power but finding root in experiences common to all people- memory, sight, and physical sensation. Their first album, Revenge of the Mozabites, was a collaboration between Wadada and On-U Sound creator Adrian Sherwood. Following its 1980 release,Peter Gabriel invited them to perform at the first Womad festival. Today, the record is regarded by some as a cult classic. Over the years they have played at many major music festivals including Glastonbury, Big Chill, Telerama Dub Festival, and Transmusicales, and released over 40 albums on Virgin, EMI, Interchill Records, Antler Subway, Red Rhino, and their own label, Arka Sound. Suns of Arqa has had a seminal influence on the World Beat sound, and continued to make appearances at seasonal festivals and sacred ritual spaces all over the world until 2021. Michael Wadada passed away in the midst of planning their U.S. tour for this release. The record is a compilation of some of Wadada’s and Sleepers Record’s favorite old Sun of Arqa tracks, mixed by Youth and Adrian Sherwood, and mastered by Eroc (drummer of Grobshnitt). Notable collaborating artists include: Guy Called Gerald, UK producers Youth and John Leckie, Greg Hunter, 808 State's Graham Massey, Finley Quaye, Sounds From the Ground, Bryn Jones aka MuslimGauze, Adrian Sherwood, John Cooper-Clarke, The late great Professor Stanley Unwin, Eric Random, New age guru Tim Wheater, Astralasia, Prince Far-I, The Orb's Alex Patterson, Zion Train, and Gaudi. "And although the Great Spiritual being Michael Wadada has returned to source and his body to earth at our time, his music is alive and will continue to be a great force for higher spiritual realms and raising vibration through occult frequencies...Suns of Arqa will continue to raise the vibration of the hearts and minds of humanity" – Angela aka Angel-Eye (Wadada's wife and bandmate)

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Roolings Muzik Allstars

Rolling Muzik