Roots & Culture Vinyl 2629 Items

Africa Is Good, Segnorita, Meduna Medopo / Lon Lon Ba Ya, Ezan Negnon

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Emotional Rescue and HMV Record Shop (Japan) present the 2nd Disco Reggae Lovers with the music of Haile Maskel and his 101 Band and their cult Jamaica meets America reggae disco bomb Crazy Kind Of Feeling, in it's super rare 7" Mix. Heralding from the furtive 60's Trenchtown, Jamaica, Michael Ashley aka Haile Maskel grew up around music, recording his first sessions with friend Bob Marley, alongside the likes of Peter Tosh, Robbie Shakespeare and Carlton Barrett. Working with Lee Perry, he joined Light Of Saba, while touring with Dennis Brown and Sugar Minott led him overseas, settling in Los Angeles in 1983 and soon launching his Opulence (Sound) label. The label's in house project, Maskel's 101 Band mixed a conscious message in love song, crafted around a boogie discodub. Coming as 7" and 12" (erc101) releases, here the single is presented alongside the true dub version. Dub Take 2 was discovered when the original master tapes were recently unearthed and while the recent 12" reissue featured an "instrumental alternative mix", Dub Take 1, this 7" includes a real dub version, cutting and dropping back and forth between drums, bass, key, vocals and horns in a cool excursion for the heads.

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33 Ewe

LP (A.C.Ewe Tropical)

Queen Majesty, Dub / Righteous Dub

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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sealed

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A Jay

12" (Ariwa)

14,99 €*

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Monks Of The ISIS Record Store Day 2023 Edition

A Wedding Anniversary

LP | 2023 | EU | Original

37,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Abe Broadway

Take Away

Abe Broadway / The Upsetters

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Prepare to be captivated by the soul-stirring melodies of Abe Broadway's timeless masterpiece "Take Away." Despite his brief career and recording less than a handful of songs, each one serves as a testament to his talent. Notably, he self-produced all of his works with unwavering dedication, leaving an unforgettable impact that continues to resonate.

"Take Away" was originally recorded in late 1972, and the composition showcases the musical brilliance of the early The Upsetters band (before disbanding and forming other groups). It includes the talented organist Glen Adams, brothers Aston Barrett on bass and the unmistakable Carlton Barrett on drums, the soulful trombone melodies of Vin Gordon, and the skilled guitar work of Alva Lewis. Unfortunately, "Take Away" suffered from bootlegging a few years ago. However, we are delighted to bring you the long-awaited legitimate reissue of this remarkable song.

"Take Away" continues to shine as an absolute gem that withstands the test of time and tugs at your heart. And with this highly anticipated reissue, its brilliance can be savored anew.

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Take Away / Version

7" | US (Tradition)

Release: US

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Live In Love / Interracial Dub

Abel Miller / Joe Ariwa

12" | 2022 | UK | Original (Ariwa)

18,99 €*

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2020 | EU | Original (Dig This Way)

Abeng / Eeyun Purkins

Downtown Blues

The Wiseman & The Fool / A Wise Dub

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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For us is a big pleasure to work together with Claudio AKA Abeng , other than a long time friend is a great musician with a deep Ska , Rocksteady & Roots Knowledge , we have been asking him a riddim which we could use for an instrumental and that's the 1st of the few we are working on right now (Yes we love instrumentals!)! It's always a pleasure to open new cooperations , have new musicians and studios playing together to create Roots Music! Rootikal Horns is the horn section of an historical Reggae Band from our area (Countryside of Milano) , Rootical Foundation , Gabri (Trombone) & Filippo (Sax) came to studio with us and we recorded few lines that will appear in a number of future releases. Obviously from this meeting , some more seeds has been planted and hopefully flowers will appear probably in the early 2021... Eeyun Purkins at Waggle Dance Studio, made a great job mixing the A side and Dubbing the B side! Many of you may already know this name ;) , founder of the Co-Operators and of the Waggle Dance Studio/Records have delivered a number of killer Roots productions in the last months and years , that's the 1st of a number of projects we have been working on during Lockdown Period , expect some Fyah Roots music from this Roots Heads meeting!

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Abeng & Eeyun Purkins

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Dig This Way)

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Dig This Way)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"The Wiseman & The Fool" , the last brand new Roots & Culture track arranged & played by mighty Abeng , extra deep mood with horns , falsetto voice and an extra Dark dubwise by Eeyun Purkins. Around April/May 2020 , during the toughest Lockdown we had a very productive and constructive period , Abeng aka Claudio , which arrange, play and sing almost all the instruments of all the chunes we released by him , did a great job finalizing a number of demos he sent us in the previous month and ourself as a label tried to create some fresh connections , we like , when possible to be able to work with a wide number of artists so that each production have some unique magic into it. Eeyun Purkins from the Co-Operators (uk) is surely one of the brightest lights in this Roots & Cultures movement that is bringing to light some fresh fantastic music and during that period he helped us mixing some of Abeng's chunes and passed us some of his riddim (Check Dtws009 "The Moonlight Runner") , he did a majestic job mixing this track , and we are extremely thankful for this. Last but not least , we had the shining Rootikal Horns how did some special horns finalizing and some tuff Sax and Trombone solo....that by now will remain unreleased. Final Touch by Pressure Mastering that did put all the things in order to be pressed and spreaded!

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Abeng

Run Come Rally

No Bad Intention / Intention In Dub

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Following the inspiration of the great 70's Roots, Abeng drop this brand new Heavy Weight Roots track " Run Come Rally " spreading Gathering and Unity Vibes. After a long time of de-socialization "locked in Babylon, it's time to gather and be free" he sangs.

Abeng, the multi-instrumentalist "roots-head" arranges, plays and sings the whole track. This project signs a new co-operation for our label in order to follow our ideal of worldwide connections!!! Flip side "No Botha Dub" is the dub version coming from our friend Michael Exodus at the Dub Basement Studio in Rome.

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Abeng /Russ D

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Dig This Way)

12" | 2022 | EU | Original (Dig This Way)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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For us is a big pleasure to work together with Claudio AKA Abeng , other than a long time friend is a great musician with a deep Ska, Rocksteady & Roots Knowledge First side Abeng - Poor Man is an Old-Fashioned Bluesy-Rocksteady lovers track talking about the pains of love. Flip side Abeng - Together Soul Rockin' is a different cut to the riddim , a celebration of the feelings that reggae music carries on "Come everybody a come ya , rock together in this sorrow"

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Abeng

Sun Will Rise

Abeng & The Co-Operators / Eeyun Purkins

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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We are glad to present to you the 1st Abeng Maxi 12'' : "Sun Will Rise" and "Eastern Lights" are two instrumentals based on the same riddim, one a way style Roots & Culture Music done during the LockDown of 2020. Mix and Dubwises are handled by Roberto Sanchez at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio (es) , ready to play loud on your HiFi or Sound System!

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The Moonlight Runner / Fugative Dub

7" | 2020 | EU | Original (Dig This Way)

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

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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In the last months we had the pleasure to open a connection with Eeyun Purkins, he helped us to mix some Abeng riddims and sent us some riddims to work with. February/March/April /May , the "lockdown months" have been very active and "Moonlight Runner" is one of the results of the collaboration we created during that period , Ian ‘Upsettah’ Burgess , Eeyun Purkins & Abeng worked independently on it so it's for us a pleasure to publish this music on our Dig This Way Records! We hope you enjoy this moody roots music... In the next months we will press more chunes born from this Roots-Heads meeting!

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Abram & Néstor

Four Minutes Of Funk

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2020 | EU | Original (La Panchita)

Adala, Matah, Chalart58

Soundsystem

15,99 €*

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Addis Pablo / Derrick Sound

Bright Star / Vineyard Rock

7" (Evidence)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Melodies From The House Of Levi

Addis Pablo

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Global Beats)

31,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Admiral Tibet / Mafia & Fluxy

Never Surrender / Version

7" (Uptempo)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Vengence Of Jah / Brethren In Canada

Adrian Miller

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Hornin Sounds)

7,69 €* 13,99 € -45%

Adubta / Roots Organisation

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Taken from the self-produced LP "Empty Promises" released on Bridge records in Canada, 1987.

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A Tale Of Dubbing Horns

LP | WW (Mod Music)

27,99 €*

Release: WW

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Adubta & The Black Oak Roots Allstars

Sounds From The Attic

LP | 2023 | Original (Sfa Distribution)

Release: 2023 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Le Breizho - Edevcom Musique)

Afrasonic

Contretemps

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Africa Unite)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Contretemps is an Electro-Dub trip to the Afrasonic's musical universe. The Caribbean pulse is there, in the background and off-beat, and melts smoothly into these oriental melodies and poetic samples that bring a touch of sweet melancholy to the riddims.

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Africa Unite

Non È Fortuna

30,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Universal)

Africa Unite

Vibra

37,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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African Brothers / Impact All Stars

Hold Tight / Hold Tight Dub

7" | 2020 | EU | Original (Onlyroots)

African Brothers / King Tubby

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The African Brothers are Lincoln "Sugar" Minott, Winston "Tony Tuff" Morris, and Derrick "Bubbles" Howard. Famous 70's hit song recorded at Randys Studio, Produced by Clive Chin.

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Lead Us Father / Version

7" | 2023 (Black Roots)

2LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Baco)

Release: 2023

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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African Brothers

Mysterious Nature

23,99 €*

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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African Brothers

Youths Of Today

7" | EU | Reissue (Lion)

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1992 | EU | Reissue (Hornin Sounds)

African Star

Days In Creation

Release: 1992 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

African Star

They Just Can't Stop Us

Forward Down A Channel One

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Produced by Sylvan Morris, recorded at Harry J studios. This project help producer and sound engineer Sylvan Morris buying medicaments & helper because he turns blind.

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African Youth

7" | EU | Reissue (Uer Records)

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Cool Im Dong / Version

7" (Star Light City)

12,34 €* 12,99 € -5%

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Gathering / Version

7" (Star Light City)

11,04 €* 12,99 € -15%

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Have A Grand Time / Version

7" (Star Light)

12,34 €* 12,99 € -5%

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Kong Pong Daddy / Kop Pow

7" (Star Light City)

9,34 €* 10,99 € -15%

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | EU (Star Light City)

Africans / Willie Lindo

Final Blow / Version

11,39 €* 11,99 € -5%

Release: EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Afrikan Simba / Vibronics

Wonderful World

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (4weed)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | UK | Reissue (Japan Blues)

Agi Jo

Hardly Living

14,99 €*

Release: UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Sounds Of Yemen (1962-1987)

Aharon Amram

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Fortuna)

38,99 €*

Imperial Warriors / Dub Verse 1

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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An anthology spanning three decades of haunting funk, soul, and disco, from the undisputed godfather of Yemenite-Israeli music, Aharon Amram.

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Air Warrior

7" (Air Warrior)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Air Warrior

Zion Stepping / Verse 5

7" | UK (Air Warrior)

11,19 €* 13,99 € -20%

Release: UK

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Guide & Protect / Aztec Warrior

Aisha / Mad Professor

7" (Ariwa)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2008 | UK | Reissue (Ariwa Sounds)

Aisha

The Creator

12" | 2020 | EU | Original (Porridge Bullet)

Release: 2008 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Sweet Aisha tune on 7" produced by the UK's dub pioneer, Mad Professor. Check the huge sample The Orb lifted off this one.

Comes with a deadly Mad Prof dub on the b side. Recorded mid 80s, these versions were first re-issued in 2008.

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Ajukaja & Mart Avi

Scorpio

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Ajukaja & Mart Avi shake claws on “Scorpio”, a sweet and sour digi-dub skirmish. Having worked together for a number of years, this is the duo’s first proper release. It’s jittery shape may come as a surprise, but it gets straight to the point. Just listen to Avi sing and let your heart ache – it’s okay! We suggest you slide it in your bag next to “Spirit World” by Tapes & Superstar. Out to all the digi-dub and lovers rock heads. The original is in good company on the 12” with not one but two lengthy remixes by Wah Wah Wino affiliate Morgan Buckley.

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Black Carbon Feat. Chronixx

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (I Grade / Before Zero)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Higher Bound)

Bless Go Roun

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A Journey Rediscovered: 'Bless Go Roun' by Akae Beka & Higher Bound Production LP vinyl release distributed by TRS Records.

In the world of reggae, some albums possess an enduring quality that transcends time and genre boundaries. Akae Beka and Higher Bound Production's 'Bless Go Roun,' originally recorded in 2006, is undoubtedly one of those albums. Making its vinyl debut, 'Bless Go Roun' presents an exciting opportunity to rediscover this gem.

'Bless Go Roun' encapsulates the essence of Akae Beka's musical genius, blending roots reggae, dub, and mysticism into an intricate tapestry of sound. From the moment the needle drops, you're transported to a world where spirituality and rhythm unite to create something truly magical.

The album's opening track, "Ye Lands," serves as a captivating opener, setting the tone with VB's signature, spiritually charged lyrics. As the album progresses, tracks like "Nomo", "Bless Go Roun," "Starting From" and "Exodus" showcase Vaughn Benjamin's lyrical prowess, addressing themes of Rasta, love, unity and self-discovery. As the album unfolds, it becomes evident that 'Bless Go Roun' is not merely a collection of songs but a spiritual journey through sound and soul with tracks like "Giddeon", "Homing Zone" and "All Out" to name a few. Akae Beka's profound lyrics, combined with the impeccable and intricate arrangements and production by Ryan "Ishence" Willard of Higher Bound, create a sonic landscape that feels both familiar and otherworldly. A level of spiritual introspection rarely found in modern reggae.

In a world overflowing with ephemeral music, 'Bless Go Roun' stands as a timeless masterpiece, a testament to reggae's capacity to inspire, uplift, and provoke contemplation. Akae Beka's spiritual wisdom, coupled with Higher Bound Production's meticulous craftsmanship, has yielded a vinyl gem deserving of a place in every music enthusiast's collection. This release isn't just a reissue; it's the rediscovery of a hidden musical treasure that demands repeated listens, as each spin reveals new layers of complexity and lyrical depth.

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Everything Bless Feat. Tiken Jah Fakoly

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (I Grade / Before Zero)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Higher Bound)

Free Indeed

23,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Available on April 20th, we're excited to unveil "Free Indeed" by Akae Beka and Higher Bound Productions on vinyl for the first time as part of our ongoing collaboration with Higher Bound Productions.

Produced in 2012, this remarkable collection represents a tapestry of deeply resonant melodies and emotions showcasing the perfect harmony between Vaughn Benjamin and producer Ryan 'Ishence' Willard showcasing their undeniable artistry. With each note and lyric, they both paint a vivid portrait of their shared creative vision, demonstrating an unparalleled synergy and depth of expression. "Free Indeed" ships on 4/20.

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LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Fifth Son / Top Ranking Sound)

Homage To The Land

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (I Grade / Before Zero)

Let Live

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Before Zero)

Living Testament

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Vaughn Benjamin, the voice of Midnite and Akae Beka, was one of the best and most prolific reggae vocalists of the modern era. He was a scholar, poet, teacher, and solver of mysteries. A voracious reader, he was incredibly creative - constantly writing poems and songs. Those close to him advise that he had a photographic memory, which helps explain the broad field of topics he discussed with precise detail in his work. He released over 70 albums in a 20-year period.

Living Testament is the final album Vaughn Benjamin recorded before he transitioned in November of 2019. In late October of 2019, he travelled to Grass Valley, California, recording this 11-track album at Ras Biblical’s studio, Trinity Farm, over a period of 2 days. The producers gathered 11 masterful musicians on these tracks, including Manuel “Go A Chant” Guerra, Denfield “Ras Pulse” Potter, Walker Pillow, Scott Lynwood Davis, Befekadu Assefa and Tuff Lion. Together, these musicians weaved together a powerful family of songs that that tell a timeless and truly unique story, a masterpiece of roots reggae.

Living Testament includes the single ‘Who Will Go For Us’ which was released on January 6th 2024 with a video filmed on location in Ethiopia. In the coming weeks, we’ll be speaking with Go A Chant and Biblical, who were present for the creation of this album. We’ll learn about these recording sessions and what happened behind the scenes.

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LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Before Zero)

Ride Tru

Release: 2022 / 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.
The stellar production trinity that is Zion I Kings have been involved collectively and individually in creating some of the most highly regarded contributions to the vast Akae Beka catalogue. Ride Tru, originally released digitally and on CD in 2014, stood every chance disappearing into the all eclipsing shadow of the LP released by them earlier that year, Beauty for Ashes, which had been named by iTunes as the reggae album of the year. A monumental achievement for undiluted, uncompromising RasTafari roots reggae music this side of the millennium. So needless to say, the bar was high and Vaughn Benjamin and Zion I Kings must have known that, as they managed to raise it higher again.
Ride Tru continues in the same form, rootsy, soulful, refreshingly polished and authentically raw, the threads of anciency that any devout reggae lover will be looking for and the threads of modernity that keep it alive and appealing in the modern day. A uniquely regal tapestry that has become synonymous with music created from the unity of Zion I Kings and Vaughn Benjamin
Following 8 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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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | EU | Original (I Grade / Before Zero)

Sow And The Reap

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Fifth Son / Top Ranking Sound)

Standing Ground

28,99 €*

LP | 2021 | UK | Original (Before Zero)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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300 limited copies, hand numbered, vinyl only, mastered by DJ Steaw, Made in Europe

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Akae Beka & Zion High

Livicated

Livicated (Damaged Sleeve)

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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Akae Beka & Zion High

LP | 2021 | UK | Original (Before Zero)

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Before Zero)

Akae Beka & Zion High

Mek A Menshun

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Before Zero)

Release: 2022 / 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.

The stellar production trinity that is Zion I Kings have been involved collectively and individually in creating some of the most highly regarded contributions to the vast Akae Beka catalogue. The timeless songs of 'Mek A Menshun' amply reward the listener who can penetrate into the mystical musical realms of Rastafari. Longtime fans of Midnite and Akae Beka will note that Vaughn Benjamin's singing on 'Mek a Menshun' reached new heights of melodic delivery and emotional intensity. Coupled with his always poetic and insightful lyrics, these 10 original songs rank among his best recordings to date. The title track 'Mek A Menshun' includes vocals by Protoje Grammy (R)-nominated artist.

Mek A Menshun features the stellar musicianship of the ZIK distinguished in typical fashion by the rock-solid drumming of Lloyd "Junior" Richards. On this album, his playing is complemented by Aston Barrett Jr. ("By Day", "Only Now") and Kirk Bennett ( "Kagm Mystory", "Mek A Menshun"). The signature stylings of the other core ZIK musicians are augmented by horns (Andrew "Drew Keys" Stoch -trombone, Donald "Jahbless" Toney -saxophone), flute- Sheldon "Attiba" Bernard, kette- Andrew "Bassie" Campbell, and the guitar of Chet Samuel. ZIK guitarist Andrew "Moon" Bain contributes a string arrangement on "Only Now". Throughout the album, Laurent "Tippy I" Alfred's spot-on organ shuffle bubbles the rhythm forward. Many of the 'Mek A Menshun' tracks were among the last recordings done by the veteran engineer Gary Woung.

Originally released digitally and on CD, this LP is now being released for the first time on as a 12" vinyl LP courtesy of Before Zero Records.

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Akae Beka & Zion I Kings

Polarities

LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Before Zero)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Released on CD and digital on the 21st May 2021, this eagerly anticipated LP from I Grade Records immediately soared to the number one position in the iTunes reggae charts. The LP is now being released on 12" vinyl and cassette tape courtesy of Before Zero Records.
Polarities is the 13th and final full album of new material from Vaughn Benjamin and I Grade Records, the culmination of a 20 year working relationship that began with 2001's Nemozian Rasta album, which was Midnite's 4th album released to date at that time.
Polarities was produced jointly by the Zion I Kings production team, with Tippy I of I Grade at the production helm, alongside Vaughn Benjamin himself.
The album also includes two notable guest features: Tiken Jah Fakoly of Ivory Coast on "Everything Bless" and Chronixx of Jamaica on "Black Carbon", which were both released in 2020 as the first singles off of Polarities.

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Akae Beka & Zion I Kings

Portals

7" | EU | Reissue (Micron)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Akae Beka's inimitable style, developed over decades performing with St. Croix based band Midnite. At the point of his untimely passing in 2019, he had released over 70LP's. His prolific output coupled with his uniquely rich, deep, multilayered songwriting and uncompromising devotion to RasTafari has earned him a place amongst the reggae legends.
The production trinity, Zion I Kings have been involved collectively and individually in co-creating some of the most highly regarded contributions to the vast Akae Beka catalogue.
Now available on 12" vinyl courtesy of Before Zero Records, Portals was originally released on CD and Digital in 2016. It garnered critical acclaim and held position in the billboard charts top 10 for 2 weeks. Produced collaboratively between Zion I Kings and Vaughn Benjamin (Akae Beka), who co-produced & arranged 5 of the 13 songs himself, alongside the ZIK players in St. Croix's Aqua Sounds Studio. The album's sound continues a trajectory of textural, guitar-driven roots reggae that Zion I Kings and Padraic Coursey first explored on the track "Weather the Storm" on 2014's Beauty for Ashes.
Now available on 12" vinyl courtesy of Before Zero Records.

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Al Bell

Babylon A Cannibal

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Cruising / Ebony Eyes

7" | UK (Peckings)

Release: UK

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1977 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Gee Baby

Release: 1977 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jah Love Conquers All / High Grade

Al Campbell / Junior Roy

7" | 2023 (Irie Ites)

Release: 2023

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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No More Running Red Vinyl Edition

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

19,99 €*

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Al Campbell / Observer All Stars

No Entry / Gates To The City

7" (Observer)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Rainy Days Red Vinyl Edition

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

19,99 €*

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Al & Freddy / The New Establis

I Was Born A Freeman / Freeman Pt. 2 Colored Vinyl Edition

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Studio One)

37,99 €*

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Al & Freddy / The New Establis

I Was Born A Freeman / Freeman Pt. 2 Black Vinyl Edition

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Studio One)

33,99 €*

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | EU | Reissue (Impact / Onlyroots)

Al & The Vibrators

Twilight Side

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Alam

Rise

30,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1984 | US | Reissue (Negus Music/Digikiller)

Albert Malawi

Give Me Loving / Version

10,99 €* 21,99 € -50%

Release: 1984 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2021 | US | Original (VP)

Asi / Asi Instrumental

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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First ever spanish language solo recording for Alberto D'Ascola aka Alborosie! - "Asi" (translated in english as "So") is a romantic ballad with a reggae feeling. The 7-inch single is offered as one-time deluxe pressing with four colour jacket art, an inner sleeve and custom label prints.

Italian born reggae star Alborosie has a wide range of guest appearances to his recording credit, spanning multiple genres. His recent work with Catalonian reggae band Green Valley and Brazilian reggae band Ponte de Equilibrio are just two examples of his music bridging borders and languages. Now, Alborosie presents his first Spanish language solo recording, a romantic ballad with a reggae feel titled "Asi". The single will be supported by an official music video, filmed in black & white with dramatic ocean views of Jamaica to emphasize the romance in his performance.

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Destiny Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Greensleeves)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | HK | Original (Evosound)

Dub Pirate

43,99 €*

Release: 2024 / HK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2021 | UK | Original (Greensleeves)

For The Culture

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The new studio album featuring all the great digital only singles from previous months, brandnew songs and illustrious guests like Collie Buddz, Jo Mersa Marely, Wailing Souls and Quino from Big Mountain!

Alborosie is committed to authentic reggae, to honoring and preserving its heritage. His work with Roots Radics band, The Wailers United, King Jammy, Wailing Souls and many of today’s leading artists, is a testament to his study of the origins of reggae, and his contribution to its future. He is unique among non-Jamaican reggae artists in his personal commitment to saturating himself in the culture of Jamaica and reggae music.

The album "For The Culture" was written and produced (by Alborosie) during the darkest months of the Covid 19 Pandemic and gives voice to many thoughts and emotions felt around the world during the period. Like most of the world, Jamaica is blessed (or cursed) with steady, high-speed internet connectivity and it is through this personal (computer) window that many of the songs were conceived. Through the music, darkness gives way to light and the finished work conjures a subtle, yet powerful feeling of hope, for the future and for the culture.

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LP | 2016 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Freedom & Fyah

Alborosie Meets Roots Radics

Release: 2016 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jetzt neu aufgelegt und wieder auf Lager! - "Freedom & Fyah" ist das Studioalbum, das ursprünglich im Sommer 2016 veröffentlicht wurde. Zu den Gästen gehören Protoje, Ky-mani Marley, Sugus, Sandy Smith und Pupa Avril. Aufgenommen, abgemischt und produziert wurde der Longplayer von Alborosie mit zusätzlichen Arbeiten von James "Bonzai" Caruso, Errol "Flabba" Holt, Phillip "Winta" James und mehr. Holen Sie sich jetzt Ihr Exemplar!

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Dub For The Radicals

LP | 2019 | UK | Original

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Dub For The Radicals" are ten unearthed rock solid Roots Radics rhythm tracks dub charged by Alborosie and Flabba Holt at Shengen Studio, Jamaica. This is speaker shaking drum and bass from the original Roots Radics - pure dub fire - Alborosie meets The Roots Radics at their best in a heavyweight dub showdown! - It is Alborosie's fifth dub project following the strictly dubwise albums "Dub Clash" (2010), "Dub The System" (2013), "Dub Of Thrones" w/King Jammy (2015) and "Freedom In Dub" (2017).

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Greensleeves)

Shengen Dub

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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From his secret dub laboratory, Alborosie, the dub mechanic, reaches deep inside the echo chamber to unleash two crucial heavyweight dub testaments.

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Soul Pirate Yellow Vinyl Edition

LP | 2008 | WW | Reissue (Evo Sound)

43,99 €*

Release: 2008 / WW – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Ales Cesarini Feat. Payoh Soulrebel

Nyabinghi + Dandelion

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

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Alexis & Sister Maria / Arne Rectitude Studios

No Regrets / Let's Dub It

7" (Roots Addis)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2018 | EU | Original (Archive)

Allan Kingpin

Stand Up For A Right

Allo & Shanthi Meets The Royal Horses

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Allan 'Ras Bombo' Kingpin's all time roots classic scorcher, better known as "Little Jimmy", it's working title during its pre-release. This release is a dubplate mix (original version here).

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Call It Life

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Dig This Way)

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Roots Renegade)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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After releasing the "Keithus Dimts Selassie I" vocal in 2020 on this great Royal Horses Riddim we are glad to present this 2nd version which was taken care by Radio Fontani Crew , Allo & Shanthi at the vocal with Fiaba at the mix of Side A , Side B with Michael Exodus at the mixes for a proper Dubwise!
Deep lyrics talking about the crazy reality of our times.

This is pressed in only 300 copies black.

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Almighty Dread

Too Late

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Baco)

Alpha Blondy

Eternity

34,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Alpha Blondy & The Solar System

The Prophets

LP | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Test / Wagram)

Collision Of An Ancient Mind And A Modern World

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Alpha Blondy (born Seydou Koné; 1 January 1953 in Dimbokro, Ivory Coast) is a reggae singer and international recording artist. Many of his songs are politically and socially motivated, and are mainly sung in his native language of Dioula, French and in English, though he occasionally uses other languages, for example, Arabic or Hebrew.

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Alpha Steppa

2LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Steppas)

32,99 €*

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (A-Lone Productions)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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This essential album is a standout in the world of dub, reggae, and sound system culture. Featuring a remarkable collection of 10 powerful vocal tracks and 10 profound dub mixes that highlight Alpha Steppa's unique and innovative production style. Bringing together a global lineup of some of the most exciting voices in contemporary reggae, from Jamaica, the UK, Zimbabwe, the Seychelles, Brazil, the USA, Senegal, Italy, and Spain. “Collision of an Ancient Mind and a Modern World” intertwines the rich heritage of dub reggae with a vibrant, futuristic musical landscape.

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Alpheus

From Creation

17,99 €*

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Keep The Faith / Musical Family

Alpheus / Lone Ark

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (A-Lone Productions)

7,69 €* 10,99 € -30%

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

Alpheus

The Victory

19,99 €*

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2007 | EU | Original (A-Lone Productions)

Alpheus

Ultimate

Release: 2007 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Warn The Nation / Version

Alric Forbes

7" | 1978 | US | Reissue (Forbes)

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Alton Ellis And The Flames & Baba Brooks

Alphabetically Yours / Alcatraz

7" | 2023 | JP | Reissue (Duke Reid Classics)

Alton Ellis / Augustus Pablo

Release: 2023 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A premium series of limited edition Japanese pressed 7"s - featuring unreleased and impossibly hard to find gems from the Duke Reid archives.Side A : Unreleased. Recording In Treasure Isle Studio 1965. Original ska take of reggae version that was released to early 70's from Coxsone Dodd. Side B : Alternate Take. Straight ska instrumental.

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Too Late To Turn Back Now / Too Late

7" (Giant)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1971 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

Alton Ellis

Blackish White

18,99 €*