Roots & Culture 2828 Items

Release: WW – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Tenor Saw

Jah Guide & Protect Me

7" | EU | Reissue

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Ring the alarm / skin out

Tenor Saw / Nardo Ranks

12" | US | Original (VP)

21,99 €*

Release: US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Tenor Youthman , Tenor Youth , Lasai

Kanka Di Dancehall

12" | 2020 | EU | Original (Roll & Record)

17,59 €* 21,99 € -20%

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Tetrack

Let's Get Started

24,99 €*

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Only Roots)

Tetrack

Let's Get Started

19,99 €*

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

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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Thanks & Praises

Jah Live "Yes He Does"

11,39 €* 11,99 € -5%

LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Fruits)

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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The 18th Parallel

Downtown Sessions

20,99 €*

The Abyssinians / Lloyd Charmers

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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In September 2021, The 18th Parallel unveiled their first collaborative LP with Lone Ark, Showcase vol. 1, which was unanimously acclaimed by international critics. After a series of singles in collaboration with key artists from the golden age of Jamaican reggae such as Lee "Scratch" Perry, Linval Thompson, Dennis Walks, Burro Banton and Mike Brooks, the Swiss musician-producer combo is back with a new project on November 18th, 2022, Downtown Sessions, to delight the ears of old-school roots music fans.

Downtown Sessions is the result of ten years of studio sessions between Geneva and downtown Kingston with legendary drummer and Rockers movie star Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace (Studio One, Black Disciples, Soul Syndicate, Pierpoljak, Groundation,...). The 18th Parallel hits hard by inviting some of the biggest names in Jamaican reggae on this new record: Cornell Campbell, Max Romeo, Ras Michael, Fred Locks, Big Youth, I Kong, Leroy Brown, The Silvertones and Hopeton James, not forgetting a Swiss guest, Lala Love. A real anthology of roots reggae legends who blossom on original and varied riddims that pay tribute to different eras of Jamaican roots music production, from the raw sound of Randy's to the Studio One discomix drenched in reverb of the late 1970s, via the polished arrangements typical of Geoffrey Chung's productions at Dynamics studio or the sound of Ras Michael's nyahbinghi drums! An exceptional record that combines tradition and modernity by bringing together the original voices of roots reggae with the refreshing vision of the young Swiss collective The 18th Parallel, all under the leadership of the legendary Horsemouth and producer Mathias Liengme. A future must-have for any music lover's collection!

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Reason Time / Charming Version

7" | 1992 | JM | Reissue (Clinch)

The Abyssinians / Sir Harry

Release: 1992 / JM – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

Vinyl with scuffs and hairlines

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Declaration Of Rights / Musical Rights

7" | JM | Reissue (Clinch)

6,99 €*

Release: JM – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: G+, Cover: Generic

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Badasonic)

The Appetizers

Listen Up!

21,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | Original (Badasonic)

The Bandulus

Tell It Like It Is

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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I Just Can't Stop It Magenta Vinyl Edition

The Beat

LP | 2024 | EU | Reissue (Rhino)

33,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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1 LP reissue of The Beat's debut album, including the hits "Mirror in the Bathroom" and "Tears of a Clown" in Magenta vinyl. Breakout of original album. This Syeor release is Side A/B from the English Beat 2LP Expanded RSD format

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2017 | UK | Original (Proville)

Fabric

22,99 €*

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Long established as one of New Zealand’s finest acts, South Pacific reggae-soul legends The Black Seeds return with their long awaited 6th studio album ‘Fabric’.

While firmly based in the island grooves that inspired the birth of the band nearly two decades ago, The Black Seeds’ sound casts a wide net, layering funk, soul, Afrobeat, and other eclectic elements over their dub/reggae foundations. It’s “contemporary groove music with influences from soul and funk and reggae rhythms – and even rock...” explains guitarist/vocalist Barnaby Weir.

Lead track “Better Days” is a Black Seeds classic and an exciting taster of what is to come from the new record. Rich with chugging guitars and soothing vocals, the track is warm with a positive message: “Better Days are calling, lonely nights are leaving. I see better Days, are just around the corner. No it wont be long till something good happens for ya.”

Described by Clash Magazine as “one of the best live reggae acts on the planet,” The Black Seeds legendary eight-piece live show infuses raw en¬ergy and good vibes wherever they go, fueling multi-platinum sales and a growing worldwide following. With countless sold out tours behind them and performances at many of the world’s leading festivals, The Black Seeds will be bringing touring the new record around the world this summer.

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Keep On Pushing Lp 20 Years Red Vinyl Edition

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (The Black Seeds)

32,99 €*

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Twenty years on, The Black Seeds mark the 2 decade anniversary of their debut album ‘Keep On Pushing’ as a first ever vinyl release. In 1998, The Black Seeds formed their roots in Wellington - a creative, 90s rock based community that was embraced by the sounds of the likes of Shihad, Fur Patrol and Weta.

2001 marked the beginning of the Welly Roots sound and the release of The Black Seeds – ‘Keep On Pushing’ – reaching platinum sales in New Zealand and shaping the funk, soul, Afrobeat and other eclectic elements over their dub/reggae foundation.

Keep On Pushing’s bold themes of love, optimism and solidarity has resonated with fans across the world, shaping them as the creative, vibrant 8 piece band they are today.

"This album marked a change culturally as well as in sound, a south pacific take on soul, where we were proud of our multicultural heritage and our accents. It was a move away from DJ’s to a big band sound. It was the beginning of The Black Seeds as a party band, we wanted to create a funky feel good sound that embraced everyone who experienced it."

- Barnaby Weir, Lead singer and founding member

This special anniversary vinyl edition will feature mixes of all ten tracks from the original album.

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CD | 2022 | UK | Original (Proville)

Love & Fire

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Love & Fire is the seventh full-length studio album from the multi-platinum selling reggae hybrid band The Black Seeds. It was developed over the past few years, beginning with a series of creative sessions in 2018 at the band’s creative incubator The Surgery in Wellington, New Zealand.

The original plan was to then do a classic “band in a room recording,” which got thrown out the window once the pandemic hit and lockdowns began. At that point, the group got creative, working remotely between various home studios of the band members, and the result is as strong a record as they’ve ever done, managing to capture the feelings of the past few years in a cohesive set of new songs.

The Black Seeds continue to evolve musically while defying expectations, yet still always seem to sound like no one else but themselves.

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LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Proville)

Love & Fire

24,99 €*

The Blackstones, Alien Dread

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Be Thankful (Vs.2), Dub (Vs.2) / Deliver Me (Vs.2), Dub (Vs.2)

7" | 2023 (Iron Sound)

LP | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Release: 2023

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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sealed picture sleeve

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The Blackstones

Insight

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Selection Train, Inst Version / Hell & Heaven, Inst.Version

The Blackstones

7" | WW | Original (Iron Sound)

Release: WW – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Farmers In The Den / Ram You Hard

The Bleechers

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

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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The Blue Rhythm Combo

In My Dreams

7" | UK | Reissue

15,99 €*

Release: UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Guitart Duet Tribute To The Great Ernest Ranglin

The Boix Oldians

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Satingarona Record Store Day 2024 Edition

The Bongo Hop

LP | 2024 | WW | Reissue (Underdog)

23,19 €* 28,99 € -20%

The Boris Gardiner Happening

Release: 2024 / WW – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissue of the cult album by THE Bongo HOP for the 20th anniversary of the Underdog Records label.

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Ultra Super Dub Vol. 1

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

26,99 €*

The Cables / The Skatalites

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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What Kind Of World / Peace And Love

7" | JM | Reissue (Studio One)

Release: JM – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

Dirty Affaire Limited Edition

The Cabrians

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | EU | Reissue (Phase One)

The Chantells

Blood River

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Cimarons / J. Clergue & E. Gentet

Ethiopian Romance / Abyssinian Dance

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Hornin' Sounds)

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

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Heavy Roots Track called Ethiopian Romance by The Cimarons recorded in the early 80's @ Easy Street Studio.
Has been released on CD back in the 90's but unfortunately never on vinyl.
Now released for the first time on vinyl !

Dub version was sadly never recorded…
Now the flip side received a proper Dubwise recorded & mixed @ Honey Studio.
Mastered @ Rectape Studio.
Limited Edition /// Letterpress printed the old fashioned way.

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The Circle Of Confusion

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Rocafort)

11,99 €*

The Clarendonians / Peter Austin & Larry Marshall

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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Lonely Heartaches / Money Girl

7" | 2015 | EU | Original (Shockin Aust'n / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Clarendonians / Tartans

I'm Sorry / Reggae Reggae All Night Long

7" | 2012 | UK | Original (Pressure Sounds)

Release: 2012 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Brixton)

The Dance Crashers

Rawtown

27,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Disciples

Infinite Density Of Dub

LP | 2021 (Partial)

19,99 €*

Release: 2021

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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10" | 2024 | EU | Original (Seafront International)

The Disciples

Relaxation

11,89 €* 16,99 € -30%

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

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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New material from The Disciples (uk). Very killer new roots dubs. TIP!

" Brand new hit from the UK’s greatest dubmaster Russ Disciples as a first release on Seafront International… Produced & mixed at the Backroom studio inna original 90’s style ‘n fashion. Three release-exclusive mixes on a crisp 10” for your musical pleasure.:"

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The Duke Reid Group

Joannie, I Need You

15,74 €* 20,99 € -25%

When Will They Learn feat. Liam Bailey

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 : Never Released. Early Ska Vocal.1961 Recording At Federal Studio. Unknown Duke Reid's Duo Artist. Side B : Recoding At Federal Studio 1961. Great Ska Instrumental. This One Was Recording Before "You're So Delightful" By Skatalites In Jamaica.

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The Dynamic Set

7" | 2011 | US | Original (Truth & Soul)

9,99 €*

For The Love Of Money Remixes

Release: 2011 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Four years ago, Liam Bailey visited NYC from his hometown of Nottingham, England to write and record songs with Truth & Soul (Jeff Silverman & Leon Michels), that could help secure him the ever elusive major label deal. Shortly after the group met, an instant chemistry led to a series of reggae and soul songs that have been long-time favorites at T&S headquarters. Soon after his visit, Liam Bailey signed to Polydor Records. This is the first 45 from an upcoming series of Liam Bailey singles on Truth & Soul.

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The Dynamics

12" | 2012 | EU | Original (Favorite)

LP | 2024 | EU (Soulbeats)

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Includes reworks by 7 Samurai & Mocambo!

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The Dynamics

The Dragn'fly

29,99 €*

The Ethiopians / Dave Baker

Release: 2024 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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THE Dynamics • Drag’n'fly by Vincent Hello. Jamaica, 1960s. Ska artists, rock steady and reggae take back some soul songs of the United States, thus giving their versions that will in turn become future classics. The hits of the moment are also seasoned with Jamaican sauce, no matter where it comes from Original, pop, country, jazz... The rhythms of the island permanently transform the tracks of origin. In 2024, with their third album called Dragn'fly and decorated with a beautiful dragonfly (a "dragonfly" so in the language of King Tubby) the Dynamics honour Jamaican tradition and dynamite 10 versions of hits from yesterday and today. The Dragonfly spread his wings reggae, soul, funk to land in all headsets at the heart of good stereos and on spicy dancefloors. Because this dragonfly is a true superfly that speaks to the heart... and legs. After two albums whose success led them to walk the globe of Glastonbury in Tokyo, honoured by the large elders (the first part of Lee Perry here, a regular dj support of Don Letts over there) the Dynamics are alive so their 'soul reggae vocal sound system” in front of audiences specializing in Jamaican or to those who are who were lucky enough to meet them by chance in Chemical Brothers... or Lady Gaga. The Dynamics have forgotten the weight of ancestors to make their own recipe. They proclaim it, they are Sound System! The voices of Mounam, Steve Levi and Mr Day are in the front row, so making lovers, preachers, crooners and crooners to Turns of Duty, while Fab Master Flab all in one of the roots and futuristic echos. But if the mind is a sound system, the dynamics sounds also as a group through instruments live performances that plunge the tracks into a fervor unique. And then there are the hits, so, from all times and of all styles. The low rider becomes toaster and leaves the road a American carried by these vocal harmonies Sky to take the exit Kingston. On the roadside, the joker delivers his lovers soft rock after a small detour to Muscle Shoal, The time to borrow a guitar from Duane Allman. In the south again, Mounam “Mrs Dynamics” meets the spirit of «Mr Dynamite» and tells him his radical, soul version. “ man’s world...” inna digital style! The spiritual anthem “you got to have freedom” by Master Pharoah Sanders becomes a universal skank, pop and dub who sends resounding high its universal message Dance! The dynamics are mutating the classic of ESG into a small, minimal pop bomb that is not without resemblance to the Neptunes of Mr Pharell Williams. On the edge of the track, Peter Gabriel sees his “Sledgehammer” groover as he does could imagine it and dissolve into sublime soul scrolls. Later, “After laughter...” soul classic celebrated and sampled Born into a rock steady air promised also to eternity. JJ Cale’s "cocaine," leaves its on the dancefloor for a reggae disco version, necessarily! And then, we must conclude. So it’s time to send an original title. It will be "Rubba Sub", to the aromas of sleng teng, which proves that far from the hits, the Dynamics deploys same layouts to deliver fresh and authentic sounds. And when the dub echoes evaporated, that the riddims have been silent, only remains an album majestic, in turn a future classic, full of unique Dynamics sound that mixes with instinct the echoes of yesterday to its own voices today.

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Cut Down Your Speed / One Little Lie

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

The Ethiopians / Delroy Wilson

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this classic Roots material by The Ethiopians and Dave Baker from around 1968!

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Reggae Hit The Town / This Life Makes Me Wonder

7" | 2015 | EU | Original (Spade / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Roots Vibration)

The Ethiopians

Obeah Book

11,99 €*

7" | EU | Reissue (Roots International)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Very rare 70s roots by The Ethiopians, produced by Niney The Observer. A steady rhythm with playful piano topped off with hearthfelt vocals. On the flip side, as expected, a deadly Observer dub.

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The Fantells

Everywhere

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Johny's Whiney / Confession Of A Skinhead

The Fishska

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Fishska was formed in late 1997 in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia. They have been an active part within the Indonesian underground’s grass roots scene. In 2023 they released a second album, ‘Banned In Jakarta’. Two songs in that album are now released by Liquidator Music: ‘Johny’s Whiney’ and ‘Confession Of A Skinhead’. Both songs have 60’s style skinhead reggae. ‘Confession Of A Skinhead’ is based on their experience as young teenage skinheads back in the day. It talks about the cliche of loyalty within the scene, which ended up in a story of betrayal and deceit. ‘Johny’s Whiney’ is more of a working class protest satire, striking on the poor performance of their government.

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CD | 2022 | US | Original (Daptone)

Always

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

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

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

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7" | 2022 | US | Original (Daptone)

Always

8,24 €* 10,99 € -25%

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Always Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Daptone)

31,99 €*

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

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

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

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Always Colored Vinyl Edition

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Daptone)

23,99 €* 29,99 € -20%

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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unklar, ob farbige direkt von Daptone kommen.

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LP | 2016 | CZ | Reissue (Daptone)

Nothing More To Say

22,99 €*

The Gaylads / The Sound Dimension

Release: 2016 / CZ – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Frightnrs escort Daptone into the world of long-playing reggae with both the sweetest and the roughest record of the decade.

Crafted under the meticulous eye of black-belt reggae mastermind/producer Victor Axelrod (aka Ticklah), Nothing More to Say is a rocksteady masterpiece the likes of which has not reared it's head since the golden era of Studio One. However, you'll find no imitation here - none of the faux-jamaican cliches of lesser reggae bands. Like all things Daptone, this record is above all soulful and honest.

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Africa / Congo Rock

7" | 2016 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

18,99 €*

The Gaylads / The Upsetters

Release: 2016 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Gaylad’s powerful Rocksteady Proto-roots anthem + The Sounds Dimension’s superb 60s Rastafarian instrumental – Deep and Heavy!

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I Wear My Slanders / If You Don't Mind

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

7" | UK | Reissue (Common Ground International)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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These tracks are nice and original 1969 roots recordings from the Upsetter archive.

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The Gideons

The National Team

12,95 €* 17,99 € -28%

Release: UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Patate)

The Gladiators

Back To Roots

7" | 2020 | EU | Original (Onlyroots)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissue of this 1982 Reggae classic!!

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The Gladiators

The Race

The Good The Bad & The Zugly

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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First cut recorded at "Randy's Studio 17" in 1973. Produced by Clive Chin.

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Research And Destroy

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Diger Distro)

28,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Das fünfte Studioalbum 'Research & Destroy' der norwegischen The Good, The Bad & The Zugly gepresst auf pinkem Vinyl in limiterter Auflage.

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | UK | Original (3 Bun / Creation Rebel)

The Gyrators

Hard Times

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Why You Have To Walk This Way

The Hamlins

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

20,99 €*

Kiss, Cuddle & Torture Volume 2

Release: 2023 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Side A : Unreleased Great Rock Steady Vocal. Recording In Duke Reid Studio 1966. Side B : Unreleased. Great Rock Steady Instrumental. Recording In Duke Reid Studio 1966.

A premium series of limited edition Japanese pressed 7"s - featuring unreleased and impossibly hard to find gems from the Duke Reid archives.

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The Hempolics

2LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Zee Zee)

20,99 €*

The Heptones / Augustus Pablo

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Hempolics return with ‘Kiss, Cuddle & Torture: Volume 2’, the follow-up to their triumphant 2017 album which won them accolades including a BBC 6 Music ‘Album Of The Year’ selection. The new release builds on their trademark mash-up sound of reggae, dub, soul and pop but explores new territories with elements of hip-hop, shoegaze and trip-hop welcome additions to the mix.
As with Volume 1, the release is underpinned by the masterful production of main man Grippa – an engineer who cut his teeth working with Faithless – and he’s once again joined by unmistakable Hempolics vocalists Dandelion and Nubiya, who continues to turn heads with her Amy Winehouse meets Hollie Cook timbre.
Highlights of the album include the upbeat soul and reggae hit ‘Play On’, the trip-hop meets dub-influenced single, ‘Full of Surprises’, and the British reggae-funk stomper ‘Bongadashi’. ‘Gotta Thing’ sees the band deliver a fast hip-hop house track laced with classic Hempolics’ reggae flavours, vocals courtesy of Miami rapper Cojack, whilst ‘Place Is Here’, written by Grippa alongside Faithless vocalist Pauline Taylor, is a 90’s shoegaze influenced cut with a languid psych groove.
These releases are to be collected, and hopefully Volume 3 isn’t too far away.

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My Guiding Star / My Guiding Red

7" | 2006 | Reissue (Special Edition)

Release: 2006 / Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (On High)

Cool Rasta

36,99 €*

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Cool Rasta is an album by The Heptones, which consisted of Earl Morgan, Barry Llewellyn, and Leroy Sibbles. Brought up in the Trench Town area of Kingston, their first successful record was Fatty Fatty, first released in 1966. Since then, they have had several hits including 'Country Boy,' 'Mama Say,' and 'Book Of Rules.' At the guiding hand of top producer, Harry Johnson they recorded Cool Rasta, which came out in 1976. The title track of the album is a typical example of The Heptones at their brilliant best.

Remastered and pressed on audiophile virgin vinyl for your listening pleasure.

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7" | JM | Reissue (Coxsone)

Get In The Groove

17,99 €*

Release: JM – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

LP | 1979 | US | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Good Life

24,99 €*

Release: 1979 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Good Life" was originally released in 1979 as Greensleeves longplayer number 6 and presents the renown vocal harmony group after Leroy Sibbles had left the group and Naggo Morris had officially joined the trio. The 10-track longplayer was remastered by Kevin Metcalfe, recorded at Channel One studio with producer Joseph Hoo Kim and the musicians of The Revolutionaries. The artwork was designed by Bloomfield/Travis and photographs were taken by David Hendley.

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LP | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

In A Dancehall Style

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | US | Reissue (Coxsone)

Love Won't Come Easy

Release: US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Caroline)

Night Food

34,99 €*

The Heptones / Woodfield Rd Allstars

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Comprising Leroy Sibbles, Earl Morgan and Barry Llewellyn, the Heptones first burst onto the Jamaican music scene with a series of sublime rock steady and reggae classics recorded for Coxson Dodd’s celebrated Studio One enterprise. By the mid-seventies the trio were regularly recording for Harry Johnson at his studio in Kingston, having scored big with the producer with ‘Book Of Rules’, a highlight of the 1972 cult movie classic, ‘The Harder They Come’.

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Love Has Really Got / Breezin' Up Brentwood Rd

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

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Hitones / Milton Boothe & Pat Harty

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

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

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

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Nice repress of these classic 1967 tunes.

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Always With Me / Sad Feelings

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

Blood Red / Well Pleased Feat. Vin Gordon

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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The Inn House Crew

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Southside Productions)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Inspirations / King Scratch

Tighten Up / Cane River Rock

7" | 2015 | EU | Original (Upsetter / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2015 | UK | Reissue (Fruits)

The Inspirators

Release: 2015 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | EU | Reissue (Roots International)

The Invaders

Hell & Heaven

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | Original (Super Weird Substance Limited)

The Isrights

Real?

5,84 €* 8,99 € -35%

Release: Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lennon & Mccartney Reggae Style

The Jamestown Sheiks

LP | 1970 | EU (Black Butcher Classics)

7" | EU | Reissue (Doctor Bird)

Release: 1970 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Even though Lennon & McCartney compositions have been recorded by every genre of artist in the music industry, this selection by The Jamestown Sheiks, is unique in that the famous songs are presented in reggae style, and what a treat it is! Every song is a gem and it is refreshing to hear a different treatment of these all-time pop standards.

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The Kingstonians

Fun Galore

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Mommy And Daddy / Girls Like Dirt

The Kingstonians

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (JJ Records / Reggae Fever)

The Kingstonians / The Crystalites

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this classic Roots material byThe Kingstonians from around 1968!

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Sufferer / Sufferer

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

7" | 2023 | JP | Original (Jet Set)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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These two avidly sought-after early Reggay tracks are quite rare. Splash Down is the instrumental version of Sufferer and both songs have been produced by Derrick Harriott. This is the first time these two wicked tracks are released together on a 7inch vinyl single.

THE Kingstonians Jamaican vocal trio, the Kingstonians were formed around 1966 by Cebert Bernard (aka Jackie Bernard) and his brother Lloyd "Footy" Bernard, along with mutual friend Lloyd Kerr. They began their recording career with producer J.J. Johnson, but had their greatest success between 1968 and 1970 with producer Derrick Harriott, who helped steer the singles "Singer Man" and "Sufferer" to the top of the Jamaican charts. An LP of the Harriott material was released in 1970 under the title “Sufferer”. The album was the career high point for the Kingstonians, who left Harriott to work briefly with producers Leslie Kong and Rupie Edwards before breaking up as the roots reggae era began.

THE Crystalites The Crystalites were the backing and studio band for legendary producer Derrick Harriott and included top 60s Jamaican musicians e.g. Bongo Herman, Bongo Les, Boris Gardiner, Gladstone Anderson, Karl Bryan, Winston Wright among others!

They were extremely productive between 1968 and 1974 and recorded 4 albums and countless singles covering many styles from Boss Reggae to Dub. More specifically, they recorded many wicked and awesome “versions” of hit songs of that time e.g. Sufferer by THE Kingstonians!

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The Magnetics

Love Of My Life

38,99 €*

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Mango Wood Moskito Bite

Never Can Tell / Down In Mexico Lim.Ed.

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

The Marijuanas

Tell Us When

The Marvels / The Upsetters

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The deep cut "Tell Us When" by The Marijuanas (Ewart Peters & Dennis Lawrence), featuring the Chalwah Allstars, is finally getting a reissue. Originally recorded in 1976 at Harry J's Studio and produced by Jah T (Noel Young), this roots gem takes you back to the golden age of Jamaican music. Despite the duo’s brief collaboration, the track became a vinyl collector's treasure. This restored reissue preserves the raw energy of the original, bringing its timeless themes to a new generation.

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

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

10,44 €* 10,99 € -5%

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Toots Presents The Maytals

The Maytals

LP | 1977 | US | Original (Chin Randys)

LP | 1988 | US | Original (Heartbeat)

Release: 1977 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Very rare original pressing of this classic!!

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The Meditations

For The Good Of Man

15,99 €*

7" | 2000 | US | Original (Easy Star)

Release: 1988 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Cover has small seam split, small stickers over back spine, golden promo stamp on front cover. Vinyl is very close to NM.

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The Meditations

Run Away Heathen

4,99 €*

Release: 2000 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | EU | Reissue (Treasure Isle)

The Melodians

Everybody Bawling

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | EU | Reissue (Beverleys)

The Melodians

Rivers Of Babylon

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Doghouse & Bone)

The Merritonians