Roots & Culture Vinyl 293 Items

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1983 | US | Reissue (VP)

Gregory Isaacs

Out Deh

43,99 €*

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Love Of The Common People

Nicky Thomas

LP | 1983 | EU (Sanctuary)

Release: 1983 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Peter Tosh

Mama Africa

LP | 1983 | US | Reissue (Portrait)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Peter Tosh's most "accessible" solo album, Mama Africa, would also be his best seller outside Jamaica, the only one his albums to break into the U.K. Top 50 and even push into the bottom reaches of the U.S. charts.

180g vinyl.

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Eddy Grant

Killer On The Rampage

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall, Pop

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG+

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Capital Letters

Vinyard

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Only Roots)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Overdue re-issue of the longplayer from 1982 of this great UK Reggae band. LP-vinyl has the original album track order and also for the first time on CD with seven additional tracks including John Peel session tracks. The Capital Letters have reformed in 2013 and perform live again.

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Tetrack

Let's Get Started

LP | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissue of a classic Jamaican roots reggae album by the vocal trio consisting of Carlton Hines, Dave Harvey and Paul Mangaroo, originally released on Message in 1978 and co-featuring Augustus Pablo, Hugh Mundell, Robbie Shakespeare, Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace and many others.

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Capital Letters

Headline News

Winston Edwards & Blackbeard

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The long out of print foundation UK reggae set from 1979 with strong social lyrics, musically in one line with early Aswad, Matumbi, UB40, New Age Steppers gets a re-issue. The 10-track longplayer includes the massive hits "Smoking My Ganja" and "President Amin" and the line-Up of the Capital Letters was Corbert Scarlett, Dalton Harvey, Danny McKeb, Junior Brown, Ray Louis, Roderick Garvey, Stewart Barrington, Wenty Stewart. Produced by Chris Cracknell. Recorded and mixed at TMC Studios, London.

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Dub Conference At 10 Downing Street

LP | 1980 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Surrounded By The Dreads At The National

Release: 1980 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Classic dub album from 1980 re-issued! Ten speaker-shaking Matumbi powered dubs recorded under the Well Pack Band flag. Produced by Winston Edwards and engineered by the legendary Dennis 'Blackbeard' Bovell. "Dub Conference: 10 Downing Street" - this re-release is timed to coincide with the 2015 UK general election.

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King Tubby

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Encounters Pac-Man at Channel One

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Originally issued in 1976 for the Fay Music imprint, here's the Dub classic re-printed for the 21st century on wax.

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Scientist

LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Dub Mir)

LP | 1984 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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In this great LP Scientist delivers one of his most progressive mixes, deconstructing the originals down to their skeletal base and adding just the right amount of mixing board-generated Echoplex and reverb with his patented minimal sound, a landscape resplendent with steely piano, depth-charge drums, and futuristic dub effects. A mind-warping yet eminently enjoyable way to check into dub central!

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Yellowman & Josey Wales

Two Giants Clash

LP | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1984 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Re-issue of the massive 1984 Roots Radics backed superstar clash! Produced by Henry 'Junjo' Lawes at Channel One with Soldgie at the controls. King Yellowman and the Colonel face off Volcano style. Heavyweight riddims include the Prison Oval Rock, Lecturer, Fever, Stars, and Rougher Yet!

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Josey Wales

The Outlaw

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Re-issue of the classic 1983 album from Josey Wales produced by Henry 'Junjo' Lawes at Channel One with the Roots Radics in full effect and Soldgie at the controls. Includes the Ganjaman anthems 'It A fi Bun' and 'Stalk Of Sensimilia'.

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Michigan & Smiley

Downpression

LP | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1982 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The 1982 Roots Radics affair from Michigan & Smiley, the original DeeJay dynamic duo. Produced by Henry 'Junjo' Lawes at Channel One with Soldgie & Scientist at the controls. Contains the massive hit 'Diseases' - guaranteed to nice up the dance! (on the same riddim as Yellowman's 'Zungguzungguguzungguzeng' - also a big hit in old school New York hip hop circles).

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Wailing Souls

On The Rocks

LP | 1984 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Original album from 1983 re-issued! Recorded at Channel One. Mixed at Channel One and Joe Gibbs Studio. Engineers: Errol Thompson, Scientist, Soldgie. Backing band: The Roots Radics, Sly & Robbie (track A5). Horns: Nambo Robinson, Dean Fraser, Dave Madden. Producer: Wailing Souls - Winston 'Pipe' Matthews / Lloyd 'Bread' McDonald / George 'Buddy' Haye / Rudolph 'Garth' Dennis. LP sleeve backside has the reprinted lyrics to sing along.

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Half Pint

One In A Million

Release: 1984 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Third World

Now that we found love

12" | 1978 | US (Island)

15,99 €*

LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1978 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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/ one cold vibe

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Wailing Souls

Inchpinchers

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Pressure Sounds)

Joe Higgs

Unity Is Power

20,99 €*

LP | 1986 | US | Original (Greensleeves)

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Re-issue of the 1979 album comes with superb sleeve-notes by reggae expert Roger Steffens who was a friend of Joe Higgs and spent much time reasoning with him. LP vinyl is 180 gram heavyweight - an excellent package!

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Wayne Smith

Sleng Teng

Release: 1986 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Bad Rock)

Sam Bramwell

Ruling Time

10,99 €*

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Prince Jammy Destroys The Invaders...

Prince Jammy

38,99 €*

7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Negusa Nagast)

Release: 1982 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Vinyl with a couple of light scuffs, closer to VG+. Cover with creasing on edges

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Big Youth

Jahman of Syreen

7" | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Negusa Nagast)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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/ hotter fire ... Colored Vinyl

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Big Youth

Every nigger is a star

LP | 1980 | US | Reissue (VP)

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Colored Vinyl

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Jacob Miller

Jacob Miller lives on

LP | 1979 | JP | Original (Island)

Release: 1980 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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reissue incl. rare 12" mixes

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V.A.

The World Of Reggae

Release: 1979 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Catch A Fire Tuff Gong Jamaican Version

Bob Marley & The Wailers

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

40,99 €*

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Barrington Levy

Robin Hood

21,99 €*

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Clear Cut 3 - Summer Place

V.A.

LP | 1982 | JP | Original (Rough Trade)

Release: 1982 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

LP | 1970 | UK | Reissue (Charly)

Ken Boothe

Freedom Street

30,99 €*

Release: 1970 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1982 | US | Original (Columbia)

Third World

You've Got The Power

4,99 €*

Release: 1982 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Brown Sugar Remastered Black Vinyl Editoin

Dennis Brown

LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (RAS)

31,99 €*

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Eclipsed Expanded Edition

Eclipse

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

LP | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Soulgramma)

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fully remastered and licensed, ltd to 500 copies. Reissued here for the first time, in an extended version, the UK reggae band’s only album, originally released on Ball Record in 1978. One of the best-kept secrets of the late 70’s/mid 80’s British reggae scene who, with Steel Pulse, competed for the title of best reggae band in Birmingham. The album includes these eight tracks plus both sides of the bands final single and a brace of previously unreleased tracks.

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George Faith

Soulfull

Love Of The Common People

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissued for the first time on vinyl, here's Jamaican reggae singer George Faith second album, originally released on Hollywood Records in 1979. Amazing soulful reggae melodies backed by the likes of Sly & Robbie, Aston "Family Man" Barrett, Tommy McCook, Earl "Chinna" Smith and more. Produced by the one and only Bunny Lee at Harry J Studios, and mixed by Scientist at King's Tubby's Studios!

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Nicky Thomas

LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Sanctuary)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

LP | 1970 | UK | Reissue (Matsuli)

Zorro Five

Jump Uptight

Progressive Youth Remastered Vinyl Edition

Release: 1970 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG+

Underground Mod Obscurity from South Africa!

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Peter Broggs

LP | 1979 | EU | Reissue (RAS)

32,99 €*

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1984 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Half Pint

One In A Million

Release: 1984 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

Wayne Jarrett

Chip In

12" | 1983 | UK | Original (Simba)

Release: 1982 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Vinyl with scuffs and hairlines

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Dennis Brown / Aswad

Promised Land

79,99 €*

Release: 1983 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

Terrorists In The City / Majorie

Eek-A-Mouse / Toyan

12" | 1983 | UK | Original (Greensleeves)

39,99 €*

Release: 1983 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Freddie McGregor

Big Ship

LP | 1979 | US | Original (Rolling Stones)

Release: 1982 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Front cover with minor stain.

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Peter Tosh

Mystic Man

14,99 €*

Joe Yamanaka & The Wailers

Release: 1979 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

US promo copy.
Sleeve has promo sticker.
LP has surface marks.

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Reggae Vibration Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Jamdung)

22,79 €* 23,99 € -5%

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1987 | EU | Reissue (333)

U-Roy

The Seven Gold

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Fox)

The Skulls

Black Slavery Days

LP | 1979 | JP | Original (Island)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A truly exceptional song showcasing the pinnacle of Jack Ruby's productions, "Black Slavery Days" by The Skulls stands out as a remarkable gem that gained significant popularity in the Ochi Rios sound system scene. The lead singer of The Skulls, Tony Thomas, penned all their tunes, bringing his experience from singing with the original Justin Hinds & the Dominos group. This piece is a manifestation of pure 70's roots music in all its glorious essence.

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Third World

The Story's Been Told

Release: 1979 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

LP | 1979 | FR | Original (Island)

Ijahman Levi

Are We A Warrior

Clement Bushay / Carl Bert

Release: 1979 / FR – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Vinyl with scuffs and hairlines

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Reggae For Lovers

LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

29,99 €*

LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Radiation Roots)

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissued here - for the first time - this ultra-rare reggae album originally released in 1974. Considered by many to be the first reggae "lovers" album ever, conceived by producer Clement Bushay and reggae singer Carl Bert. Featuring: The Cimarons, Jackie Parris, Junior English, Dego Sensation. Engineers: Steve Wadey, Clem Bushay and Lee Perry ... Four unreleased tracks from the original versions are included here!

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Barry Brown

Vibes Of Barry Brown

Big Leg Mary / Wasn't It You (2nd Cut)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Mint, Cover: VG+

Still in shrink.
Cover corners slightly dented.

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John Clarke

7" | 1978 | US | Reissue (Digikiller)

The Boris Gardiner Happening

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Double sided killer Wackie's from 1978 - Both sides fully smoked out dubwise trademark Wackie's style, essential.

Originally released on the Jumbo Caribbean Disco label from Brooklyn. "Big Leg Mary" is on the same rhythm as Wayne Jarrett's killer "Come Let's Go" (same rhythm as Dkr-125 ). Wasn't It You is a different cut from the earlier one on the Senrab label (a different cut of DKR 132), but equally as killer.

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Ultra Super Dub Vol. 1

LP | 1975 | US | Reissue (Now-Again)

26,99 €*

7" | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG+

Still in shrink but opened with hype sticker. Cover is close to NM. With booklet. US reissue from 2022.

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Heptones Expression

Callie Weed

Dub Me Crazy Pt 2: Beyond The Realms Of Dub

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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TRS Records unveils the next instalment of our Harry J reissues, shining a spotlight on the timeless classic "Callie Weed." The debate over who the lead singer is has been resolved, confirming that Jackie Bernard from the group Kingstonians is, in fact, the soulful voice driving this iconic song. Teaming up with Bernard, are friends Telford "Tilly" Nelson and Leroy Sibbles who contribute unique background vocals that effortlessly enhance Bernard's emotive delivery. Coming together to provide the instrumental backdrop was the Soul Syndicate band, enhancing the composition's depth. Reflecting on the creation of "Callie Weed," Telford Nelson vividly recalls auditioning the song on his guitar for producer Harry J in 1975. Before the official recording, Harry J reached out to Leroy Sibbles (who had just returned from living abroad in Canada) in hope to enrich the track with his distinctive backing vocals. This collaborative effort resulted in a dynamic blend, showcasing the different vocals and musical elements. It's important to note that the record was initially attributed to the 'Heptones Expression,' likely for marketing reasons. However, in reality it was Telford Nelson's composition from the beginning. As the only member of the actual Heptones involved in this recording, Leroy Sibbles contributed by providing a subtle touch of backing vocals, even though Nelson's harmonies takes precedence in the final vocal mix following Jackie Bernard's lead. Remarkably, on the Dub side, Telford's vocals are isolated in the mix, resulting in a clear and distinct presence.

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Mad Professor

LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Ariwa Sounds)

30,99 €*

7" | 1988 | US | Reissue (Digikiller)

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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Everton Chambers

This Love Of Mine

12,74 €* 14,99 € -15%

Brutal Remastered Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1988 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Finally here, the first release in our long planned Parish label reissue program. Students of late '80s digital reggae know that Edgar Whyte's Parish label is one of the finest labels of the period, issuing many singles and albums, with a unique selection of artists and a bunch of killer original rhythms. We've been working on this program a long time and are very pleased it's finally here. There will be a killer selection of reissue and previously unreleased tunes coming in 2024, all from master tapes. We figured it's only fitting to start off with what is likely the most in demand Parish single for '80s digital collectors, and from one of the label's signature artists. Everton Chambers' "This Love of Mine" came out in 1988 and is extremely tough to find, a ruff piece of stepping digital, even favored for play by the late great Jah Shaka.

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Black Uhuru

LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (RAS)

31,99 €*

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1988 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Audrey Scott

Step By Step

7" | 1975 | US | Reissue (Ja-Man)

Release: 1988 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Augustus Pablo

Liberation

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Onlyroots)

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

slightly warped vinyl. 2014 reissue.

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Delroy Williams

I Stand Black

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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It's My House / House In Dub

Marie Bowie

7" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Onlyroots)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

Wade Dyce

Humble

18,99 €*

7" | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Archive)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Wade "Jimmy" Dyce was an original member of Cultural Roots. He was a vocalist and played a key role in shaping the sound of the group. Cultural Roots emerged as a four-part harmony group for producer Donovan Germain in the late 1970s, releasing « Revolutionary Sounds » and « Mr Bossman » which counts among ‘Jah Shaka's favourite tunes’. Then they released « Hell A Go Pop », one of the Greensleeves label’s lesser-known classics. In the early 80's, Wade Dyce produced alone three songs at Chris Stanley's famous Music Mountain studio. Wade Dayce surrounds himself with the best musicians of the time, namely the Revolutionaries, but does not remember the exact formation apart from Sly Dunbar on drums and Bongo Herman on percussion. « Humble », « Money Mare » and « Hide & Seek » are three forgotten songs that can be described as killer roots from the middle of the 80s and which you can (re)discover again through this reissue on the original Moving On label. For this release, Jamwax worked with Parade Studio for this original and unique Disco 45 cover graphic creation. Today, Wade, now sixty-seven years old, is living in Salem, Massachusetts, where he graduated in 2010 as a mental-health specialist. Long live to the Cultural Roots !

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Steve Baswell

Cool Rasta Man Cool

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Signing Off Red Vinyl Edition

UB40

2LP | 1980 | UK | Reissue (Virgin)

45,99 €*

Release: 1980 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1988 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Steely & Cleevie

At The Top

LP | 1988 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Release: 1988 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jamaica’s supreme rhythm builders during the 1980s and 90s, Steely and Clevie joined forces at King Jammy’s in the aftermath of ‘Sleng Teng,’ with Clevie on drum machines and Steely on synths, to fashion countless hit rhythms for the rising stars of the dancehall movement. Dubbist was the first Steely and Clevie dub album, an irresistible collection of tough digital dub workouts that strips bare the computerised wizardry at the duo’s core. Collecting dubs cut at various studios, including King Jammy’s and Tuff Gong, these killer dubs will delight all digital dancehall fans

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Gregory Isaacs

New Dance

LP | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

Release: 1988 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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One of the most popular and high profile of Jamaican reggae vocalists, Gregory Isaacs was a rough diamond who clawed his way out of the harsh western Kingston ghetto with an instantly recognisable voice that was wonderfully emotive, expressing both his toughness and determination for betterment, as well as the bleeding heart of a vulnerable lover. New Dance is one of the excellent mid-1990s dancehall albums expertly produced by Anthony Dehaney, alias Bunny Gemini, working as usual with the Firehouse Crew, this time with Fatman Thompson of King Tubby’s studio at the mixing desk and guitarist Lascelles Beckford of the Gifted Roots band as special guest. As usual, Gregory rides the rhythms with considerable aplomb, feeling completely natural atop the hard-edged rhythms and tackling a range of topics along the way. Much of the album deals with love lost, love gained, and love deferred; ‘Say A Special Prayer’ revamps the evergreen ‘Send Me The Pillow That You Dream On’ and ‘New Dance’ salutes the allure of dancehall music in the open air. This is one of Mr Isaacs’ better offerings from the mid-1990s, worth getting to know if you’re not already familiar with it, and a must-have if you’ve worn out your original copy.

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Morwells

Cool Runnings

29,99 €*

You'll Never Need Somebody

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fully licensed, 140 gr vinyl. Re-issued for the very first time on vinyl – in more than 40 years ! – here’s the third album by the cultish Jamaican band. Backed by such reggae luminaries as Sly & Robbie, Errol ‘Flabba’ Holt, Tommy McCook, Ansel Collins, Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith and others , this is a true gem meant to last ! The group was formed by Maurice Wellington and his Trenchtown's childhood friend Eric Lamont, joined around 1975 by Lousi Davis and by Errol 'flabba' Holt. The group split up in 1980.

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Janice Walker

12" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Miss You)

18,99 €*

Junjo Presents The Evil Curse Of The Vampires

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lovers Rock at its finest with a beautiful cover version of Merlyn Brooks' "You'll Never Need Somebody". Originally released in 1981 this release is the work of Reggae heavyweight Geoffrey Chung (who also worked on Dhaima with Phillip Michael Thomas, previously released on Missyou). This release features the original 7" version along with a small collection of other new mixes. On the A side, the Dub Organiser skillfully extends the original 3 minute track into a 7 and a half minute long trip along with a new "Dub" version, respectfully re-mixed from the original multitracks 40 years later. On the B-side, the mixing console is handed over to a dedicated student of Dub, the Swiss Androo who's clearly no stranger to studio work when it comes to dubby landscapes. Elegantly walking the tightrope between traditional approaches and raw experimentation with 3 new mixes, each with very unique feelings.

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V.A.

2LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

38,99 €*

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Catch A Fire 50th Anniversary Edition

Bob Marley & The Wailers

4LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Island)

72,99 €*

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1983 | EU (Radiation Roots)

U Brown

No Stoppin' This Music

7" | 1988 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Release: 1983 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The compilation you hold in your hands features the best of U Brown’s 1983 release Jam It Tonight, cut at Channel One with the Roots Radics, coupled with enthralling earlier singles laid at Channel with the Revolutionaries. The high points are many in this thoroughly agreeable set that showcases the best of peak-period U Brown; beginning with the devotional ‘Jah Is My Father Still’ and ‘Walk With Jah Love’ from Jam It Tonight, the title track speaks of reggae music’s unstoppable nature and ‘Reggae Gone International’ is a celebratory take of the ‘Pick A Dub’ rhythm, here totally reconfigured, Maxfield Avenue style. ‘Rub A Dub All The Time’ (aka ‘Tu Sheng Peng’) is a killer take of the Dennis Brown song of the same name, while ‘Blow Mr Hornsman Blow’ is an awesome re-working of the ‘Take Five’ rhythm, and ‘Come Along’ a beautiful deejay counterpart to Sugar Minott’s ‘Steal Away Girl’. U Brown has since gone on to enjoy all kinds of musical adventures in the UK, USA, and Europe, where he settled in the 1990s; listen to the artistry on No Stoppin’ This Music and marvel at his enduring talents.

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Thanks & Praises

Jah Live "Yes He Does"

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Lantern Rec.)

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The reissue of "Jah Lives" by Thanks & Praises, originally released in 1988, is out now on 7". This captivating song was initially unveiled as an obscure vocal-only B-side, tucked away on the rare High Gate imprint serving as a perfect example of conscious underground US Digi roots.

Recorded and mixed at Monkey Hill Studio in Queens, NY, it was the creative hub of the talented musician and producer Dennis Mann (who is featured on drums and percussion here). Although the studio ventured into diverse music genres, only a select few reggae tracks were ever recorded within its walls. We are honored to present "Jah Lives" as a testament to the rich musical legacy left by Dennis Mann.

As a side technical note it is worth mentioning that "Jah Lives" was originally recorded using a multi-track cassette recorder, also known as Portastudio. Despite some inherent difficulties of extracting audio from a 35 year old cassette and dealing with issues such as sound bleeding, we took on the challenge of restoring it to revive the true essence of the song. To release 'Jah Lives' solely as a vocal cut would have been a tremendous disservice, so we also embarked on a meticulous restoration process to present the song in all its proper glory. In addition to the never-before-heard instrumental version, the reissue will offer listeners the chance to fully embrace the complete spectrum of the song and truly appreciate its beauty.

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Clement Bushay

Dread In Session

You're Not Good / Out Of Order Dub

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Rare reggae collection originally released in 1975. Featuring guest musicians Ken Boothe, Delroy Washington, Bob Davis, Gene Rondo and former members of the Cimarons. Some of the tracks have been recorded at the Black Arc Studio with engineer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. All tracks produced by Clem Bushay.

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Ken Boothe

7" | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Jamaican)

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Wake The Nation / Non Violence (Version)

U Roy

7" | 1970 | UK | Reissue (Jamaican)

12,34 €* 12,99 € -5%

Ariwa Sounds: The Early Sessions Remastered

Release: 1970 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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U Roy’s chart topper of 1970 “Wake The Nation” released with it’s original dub “Non Violence”.

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Mad Professor

LP | 1984 | UK | Reissue (Melodies International)

34,99 €*

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

Release: 1984 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Mad Professor, also known as Neil Fraser to his friends is renowned worldwide for his groundbreaking dub recordings, captivating live sets showcasing the creativity of dub sound engineers, and his collaborations with both reggae and non-reggae artists alike such as Lee Scratch Perry, Jah Shaka, Sade, The Orb, Massive Attack, Grace Jones and many more. Above all, he is celebrated for his prolific output in the genres of Dub, Lovers Rock, Reggae and more through his own Ariwa label and south London recording studio boasting an impressive catalog of over 300 releases, among other notable achievements. 

A few years back, we stumbled upon this outstanding Lovers Rock and Dub album which had a very unique raw sound and felt like a whole experience when listened to from start to finish. Alternate versions of the same tracks with different performers in varying styles, tape rewinds, it had us all wonder why it hadn’t gained wider recognition amongst Mad Professor's other releases. 

When we finally had the pleasure of meeting Neil at his recording studio, he revealed that this album was one of his earliest works. It was born out of a birthday gift from his wife—a four-track recorder that inspired him to venture into music-making after years of repairing and building electronics and audio equipment. When we asked him if he would be making music if not for that gift, he confessed that it was highly unlikely (!) 

Mad Professor further explained that this album, originally released in 1984, is a compilation of tracks recorded between 1979 and 1981, representing the nascent stages of his recording and production career, when the idea of establishing a studio and the Ariwa label were just beginning to take shape. He set up all his gear, including his first homemade four-track mixing desk, in the front room of his house in South London. With no prior studio experience, he positioned microphones where he thought they should fit and invited local musicians to collaborate. Errol Sly, Ranking Ann, Sergeant Pepper, Deborah Glasgow, Victor Cross, Sister Audrey, his backing band the Sane Inmates and a host of other talented local artists, some of whom would go on to become stalwarts in their respective genres, all contributed to this album, capturing the raw essence of Mad Professor and Ariwa's early sound. 

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Tapper Zukie

Man Ah Warrior

7" | 1978 | JP | Reissue (Drum & Bass)

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Brand new reissue for the epic Tapper Zukie's first album, originally released in 1973. Supervised by the original producer Clement Bushay! Zukie never expected these cuts to turn into an album, and was quite startled to discover this record in the London shops when he came to town in the spring of 1975. After 50 years “Man Ah Warrior” is still a lively and unique collection. The bassline and trademark guitar sound from The Temptations’ “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” is instantly recognizable in the title track with the riddim featuring just drum, bass, and riffing guitar. “I King Zukie” is a big tune, an interplay between the soulful vocal of “I Dont Know Why I Love You” (originally done by Stevie Wonder) and Tapper Zukie’s toasting. All in all a series of remarkable tunes such as the wicked “Viego”, the hypnotic “Cally Dolly” and “Zukie Fashionwear” with a big trombone and at the beginning Willie Williams (although Delroy Wilson is mentioned in the song) singing lines from the Temptations song “Get Ready”.

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Sonia Ferguson

Just For Your Love

7" | 1980 | JP | Reissue (Drum & Bass)

Release: 1978 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Sonia Ferguson's debut song, released in 1978. The original song is a mellow instrumental by The Memphis Horns, but the lyrics attached to the song, except for the chorus part, are her original. The reverse side is a representative song by The Heptics (an alias of Paul Dawkins), released in 1979. It is a mature lovers' rock song with a light rhythm and elegant and beautiful electric piano tone. Paul's gentle voice with a hint of elegance accelerates the romantic mood of the song.

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Sonia Ferguson

Something Special

14,99 €* 19,99 € -25%

In Concert - The Best Of Jimmy Cliff

Release: 1980 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A cover of Ollie Baba's song, which appeared only on Sonia Ferguson's only album, "Magic Lady" (1980). It is a pure and healthy love song. The flip side is a Smokey Robinson classic that everyone knows, backed by the iron-clad rhythm section of Sly & Robbie, and is one of the biggest hits of the UK Lovers Rock era.

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Jimmy Cliff

LP | 1976 | US | Original (Reprise)

8,99 €*

Release: 1976 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

7" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Miguel Campbell

Accepted Time

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Ras Talent

African Trap

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Rudo

River Jordan

11,69 €* 12,99 € -10%

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Wellesley Braham

Never Get Weary

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Roy Smith

Bondage

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Michael Powell

Christmas Time

14,99 €*

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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It's Love That Makes A Woman

Karen Dixon

7" | 1982 | JP | Reissue (Drum & Bass X Rock A Shacka)

7" | 1981 | JP | Reissue (Drum & Bass X Rock A Shacka)

Release: 1982 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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This is a gem of a Chicago soul masterpiece by Barbara Acklin, faithful to the original, but sublimated into a superb lovers' rock with tough drum & bass. On the flip side is a refreshing number by Charisma. The ear-catching phrase, reminiscent of Young-Holt Unlimited's "Soulful Strut," is impressive.

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One Blood

Lady Lady

19,99 €* 24,99 € -20%

7" | 1989 | JP | Reissue (Drum & Bass X Rock A Shacka)

Release: 1981 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A mellow stepper lovers cover of T.I.M.E's soulful reggae classic. The album version is a different take from the one released as a single at the time. The reverse side is a great lovers rock song with a heavy one-drop backed by One Blood!!

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Leroy Simmonds

At The Dance

Without Your Love I'd Go Crazy

Release: 1989 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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This is one of Leroy Simmonds' best-known songs, with a melancholy voice that is irresistible. It was a hit in the U.K. at the time and was later remade by other labels such as Ariwa, but this is the first take. The reverse side is a Lovers Rock version of "Come On Sister," which also has a disco/funk take.

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Tony Hearne

7" | 1984 | JP | Reissue (Drum & Bass X Rock A Shacka)

23,74 €* 24,99 € -5%

Original "Mr. Cool Ruler"

Release: 1984 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lovers cover of the Manhattans' dance classic masterpiece "Crazy". The urban sound faithful to the original song is superb. The flip side is a first-class cover of the classic by the Blood Sisters, a sister group to One Blood. Both sides are recommended for soul music fans!!

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Jackie Edwards

LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

7" | 1981 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fully remastered and licensed, ltd to 500 copies. Reissued on vinyl for the very first time! Originally released in 1983, this reggae lovers album was recorded by Scientist, produced by Bunny Lee, with the best of Jamaican musicians like Sly & Robbie, Jackie Mittoo, Winston Wright, Earl Chinna Smith ans more...

Edwards was born in Jamaica in 1938 where he was raised with fourteen siblings. Strongly influenced by Nat King Cole, he began performing at the age of 14. He came to the attention of Chris Blackwell in 1959. Edwards had four number one singles in Jamaica between 1960 and 1961, all self-written ballads with Latin-influenced music. When Blackwell set up Island Records in London in 1962, Edwards travelled with him. Edwards worked as a singer and songwriter for Island, recording as a solo artist and also duets with Millie Small, as well as performing duties such as delivering records. He wrote both "Keep On Running" and "Somebody Help Me", that became number one singles in the United Kingdom for The Spencer Davis Group. He continued to work as a recording artist himself, with regular album releases through to the mid-1980s. Much of his later work was produced by Bunny Lee, and he also worked with The Aggrovators.

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Lone Ranger

Love Bump

18,99 €*

Jeff Barnes & Tommy Mccook

Release: 1981 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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All time party Studio One dancehall tune from the legendary Lone Ranger, guaranteed to make people dance. Monster, monster tune! 100% Essential! Released for the first time on Soul Jazz Records as loud 7" bullets! Newly remastered, clean pressings. Limited-edition Pure Fire!

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The Rooster / The Saint

7" | 1970 | UK | Reissue (Harlem Shuffle)

14,24 €* 14,99 € -5%

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

Release: 1970 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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These two tracks were initially released on separate singles, “The Rooster” was released on Duke (a Trojan sublabel) in 1970 whilst “The Saint” was released on Trojan the same year in 1970. This is the first time these two MCCook’s Boss tracks are released together and it is also the first re-release on 7inch vinyl single of these two rare and in demand Skinhead hits.

Attention: This is a special limited edition - strictly limited to 500 copies - one release only.

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The Paragons

Now

7" | 1979 | JP | Reissue (Drum & Bass)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fully remastered and licensed, ltd to 500 copies. Reissued on vinyl for the very first time, the third Paragons album, originally released in 1982 on the UK reggae label Starlight. All songs are backed by the Aggrovators, the Bunny Lee’s house band, that includes Sly & Robbie, the Barrett brothers - both also with Bob Marley & the Wailers - Jackie Mittoo, Earl “Chinna” Smith, Winston Wright and many others. Produced by Bunny Lee, mixed by Prince Jammy. “Now” marked the Paragons return to the scene, in a big way. Great vibrations, dreamy melodies, a roots reggae masterpiece, not to be missed!

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Sheila Hylton

Lot Of Love

Phil Francis & The New Horizon Band

Release: 1979 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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A reggae disco version of the Neil Young classic "Lotta Love," which was a big hit in 1978 sung by Nicolette Larson. The song features lively synth drums, an up-tempo four-beat rhythm, and Sheila's voice that gets the floor burning hot.

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Smile On My Face

7" | 1974 | Reissue (Drum & Bass)

17,09 €* 17,99 € -5%

7" | 1983 | JP | Reissue (Drum & Bass)

Release: 1974 / Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A mid-tempo, cool arrangement with falsetto vocals, this reggae tune is reminiscent of the free soul that swept Japan in the 90's. Only a few hundred copies of this extremely rare tune were released in Jamaica at the time.

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Sheila Hylton

Falling In Love