Roots & Culture 2809 Items

Release: 1977 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Cree)

George Faith

To Be A Lover

LP | 1977 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Anyone with a passing interest in music will have heard Bob Marley but anyone with a little more than a passing interest will be familiar with Lee Perry also known as ‘Scratch’ or ‘The Upsetter’. Now better known as a ’performance artist’ his antics and acrobatics on the international festival circuit have gained him a committed following eager to see what Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, now in his eighties, will dare to get up to next. However, throughout the sixties and seventies Scratch was the production genius behind some of the greatest, most complex, and seriously experimental music to ever come out of Jamaica… or anywhere else for that matter. He has made an indelible, incredible contribution to the development of reggae music as a producer, arranger, writer and (occasionally) singer and has been the inspiration behind innumerable developments in the genre In 1968 Scratch’s production of ‘Tighten Up’ with The Untouchables gave the name to Trojan Records’ hugely popular series of albums which were instrumental in crossing over the sound of real reggae to the mainstream audience. The following year the scintillating Upsetters instrumental Return Of Django reached Number Five in the UK National Charts.
His work with Bob Marley & The Wailers in the early seventies, rated by many cognoscenti as the trio’s strongest recordings, emphasised the deeper roots elements in their music and, paradoxically, paved the way for Bob Marley’s commercial crossover success later in the decade. His collaborations with King Tubby in 1973 culminated in ‘Upsetters 14 Dub Black Board Jungle’, one of the very first and perhaps the best ever dub album. Scratch’s production of Susan Cadogan’s interpretation of Millie Jackson’s version of Katie Love’s It Hurts So Good reached Number Four in the UK National Charts in 1975… the list goes on. ‘Genius’ is a much abused term too often used to describe the most mediocre of talents but Lee Perry is, beyond question, a genuine genius.
A renewed deal with Island Records in 1976 to release his productions internationally gave worldwide, high profile exposure to a number of albums emanating from Scratch’s legendary Black Ark studio. These included one of the most important and influential recordings in the complicated and convoluted history of Jamaican music, ranked by many as the greatest set Perry cut with a solo vocalist, George Faith’s ‘To Be A Lover’.

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Leroy Smart

Impressions

Release: 1977 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1977 | US | Reissue (Conquering Lion Of Judah)

Max Romeo

Norman / Norman Dub

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1977 | US | Reissue (Earth)

Little Roy

Prophecy / Version

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Delroy Butler / The Upsetters

Different Experience / Different Version

7" | 1977 | US | Reissue (Justice League)

8,99 €*

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Johnny Clarke / King Tubby & The Aggrovators

African Roots / Dub

7" | 1977 | US | Reissue (Jackpot)

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Johnny Clarke / King Tubby & The Aggrovators

Play Fool Fi Get Wise / Version

7" | 1977 | US | Reissue (Jackpot)

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1977 | US | Reissue (Orchid)

Erol Walker / Upsetters

John Public / Version

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1977 | UK | Reissue (Pressure Sounds)

Bree Daniels

Oh Me Oh My / Version

Bob Andy And The Revolutionarys

Release: 1977 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lee Perry’s playful nature credited this 45 to Jane Fonda’s character in Klute!! About as post-modern as you can get. The music is a storming uptempo joy ride. ‘I may forget your name but not your face’ possibly relates to the story of ‘Klute’ which obviously caught ‘Scratch’s’ attention. Comes with a lush version on the flipside. A custom printed sleeve as well. ‘You build me up and get me high’. Killer

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Ghetto Stays On The Mind

7" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (High Note)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1977 | US | Reissue (Black Eagle)

Silvertones

African Dub / Version

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Althea And Donna / Talent Crew

Gone To Negril / Crazy Negril

10" | 1977 | UK | Reissue (Pressure Sounds)

LP | 1977 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Release: 1977 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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1977 Reggae Bloodlines release, with m-m-m-murderous Lee Perry dub

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John Holt

3000 Volts Of Holt

Release: 1977 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The ‘3000 Volts of Holt’ album was the third in a series of records that launched John Holt into the UK charts in the 1970’s. To say that every home had a copy of a 1000 Volts and many 2000 Volts of Holt might be an overstatement but it certainly felt that way, as all good radio stations and parties seemed to have these tracks on permanent rotation.’3000 Volts of Holt’ was the more roots sounding of the three albums but still carried that sweetened string sound that set these recordings together.

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LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Island)

Exodus

31,99 €*

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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One People (Alternate Mix)

Pablo Mose

7" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (JA-Man)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Golden Gems)

Exuma

Hold On Joshua

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

Bushrangers

Stuntman

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LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Lantern Rec.)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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First official re-issue for this roots reggae masterpiece, originally recorded in 1977. The Bushrangers, also known as Clem Bushay All Stars is the house band of producer Clem Bushay. They recorded the ''Stuntman'' album with musicians like Barry McVicker, Bunny McKenzie, Candy McKenzie, Carl Lewis, Dennis Bovell, Desmond Charles, Hughie, Janet Kay, Jimmy Haynes, Jimmy Mack, Jimmy Stratdan, Joseph Charles, Junior Bailey, Junior English, Michael Charles, Stanley, Suzy Browne, Moon Rocks and Zabandis...The album was also produced by Bushay.

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Owen Gray

Fire And Bullets

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

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fully licensed, 140 gr vinyl. Reissued for the first time on vinyl, an amazing showcase of roots & reggae lovers, originally released on Trojan in 1977.Although his place as a reggae pioneer cannot be questioned, Owen Gray has felt for many years that he never got his due from Jamaica, his homeland. On August 6 2023, the government finally recognized his contribution awarding him with the honor of Order Of Distinction, Jamaica’s sixth-highest honour. Gray, now 87, is ecstatic about what he considers an overdue and deserved reward. In the rocksteady era, he recorded for producer Sir Clancy Collins AKA sir collins .His popularity continued throughout the 1960s, working with producers such as Clement Dodd, Prince Buster, Sydney Crooks, Arthur "Duke" Reid, Leslie Kong, and Clancy Eccles, including work as a duo with Millie Small, with songs ranging from ska to ballads. He continued to record regularly, having a big hit in 1968 with "Cupid". His 1970 track "Apollo 12" found favour with the early skinheads, and in 1972 he returned to Island Records, recording reggae versions of The Rolling Stones' "Tumblin' Dice" and John Lennon's "Jealous Guy", although they met with little success. During this period, he regularly had releases on Pama and Pioneer Internacional label, Camel Records, and one single on Hot Lead Records. He had greater success in Jamaica, however, with "Hail the Man", a tribute to Emperor Haile Selassie, which was popular with the increasing Rastafari following.

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The Ethiopians

Obeah Book

7" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

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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Heptones

African Children

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Wolf)

Hoziah Lawrence

Money Lover

Dennis Brown / Azul / Jay Glass Dubs

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Hoziah Lawrence, at times spelled as Hosbah or Hosiah, recorded a handful of tracks during his brief career, primarily under the guidance of Jack Ruby. The distinct hard stepping and militant style of 'Money Lover' found its place on an obscure and unique label named Haughton Sound in 1977. This label was owned by the up-and-coming lawyer at the time Antonette Haughton who used to spar with many musicians in day. She later transitioned into a fiery and radical talk show host at RJR and more recently became a controversial lawyer who was eventually disbarred from the roll of attorneys before her passing in 2023. The reason behind Jack Ruby attributing production credits to Ms. Haughton remains a puzzle with speculation suggesting potential political motivations, according to the Estate of Jack Ruby. Nonetheless, 'Money Lover' has persistently captured the attention of rare vinyl collectors over the years, and we are delighted to present its reissue, contributing to the ongoing mystique surrounding its creation.

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Milk And Honey

12" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Wise)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dennis Brown's roots classic "Milk and Honey" freshly remastered, complete with Clive Hunt's original "Bitter Sweet" dub (under his Azul moniker) on the A Side. On the B side, Jay Glass Dubs unfolds a skewed and deconstructed contemporary dub. Strictly limited-edition white label vinyl.

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Third World

Now that we found love

12" | 1978 | US (Island)

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LP | 1978 | US | Reissue (VP)

Release: 1978 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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/ one cold vibe

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The Upsetters

Return of the super ape

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Only Roots)

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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10 tracks

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Tetrack

Let's Get Started

Best Dressed Chicken In Town

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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Dr. Alimantado

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Keyman)

Africa Must Be Free By 1983

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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“Best Dressed Chicken in Town” is the debut album by Jamaican deejay Dr. Alimantado. It was first released in 1978, and collects many of his self-produced singles from 1972 to 1977, employing the engineering talents of Lee Perry, King Tubby, and Scientist.

It was the first album released by Greensleeves Records, and found favour with followers of both reggae and punk rock in the United Kingdom. The album employed several major hits as the basis for the tracks, including Horace Andy's versions of "Ain't No Sunshine" (on the title track) and "A Quiet Place" ("Poison Flour" and "I Shall Fear No Evil"), John Holt's "Ali Baba" ("I Killed the Barber"), and Gregory Isaacs' "Thief a Man" (on "Gimmie Mi Gun") and "My Religion" ("Unitone Skank"). The album was described by The Independent as "one of the finest albums from reggae's golden age".

The front cover photography is credited to D.K. James and the back cover artwork and photography to David Hendley.

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Hugh Mundell

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Wiederveröffentlichung eines gefeierten und gesuchten Klassikers des Roots Reggae von 1978, produziert von Augustus Pablo und Hugh Mundell, re-mastered von Kevin Metcalfe! Die Musik wurde eingespielt von Basil "Benbow" Creary, Carlton "Santa" Davis, Wycliffe "Steely" Johnson, Jacob Miller & Leroy "Horse Mouth" Wallace (Drums), Robbie Shakespeare & Leroy Sibbles (Bass), Earl "Chinna" Smith, Geoffrey Chung & Clayton Downie (Guitar), Paul "Pablove Black" Dixon & Augustus Pablo (Organ, Piano, Melodica) und aufgenommen im Channel One Studio (Engineer: Ernest Hookim), Harry J Studio (Engineer: Sylvan Morris), Joe Gibbs Studio (Engineer: Errol "Errol T" Thompson), King Tubby's Studio (Engineer: Phillip "Prince Phillip" Smart), The Black Ark (Engineer: Lee "Scratch" Perry).

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Tetrack

Let's Get Started

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | US | Reissue (VP / April)

Culture

Africa Stand Alone

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (17 North Parade)

Ossie All-Stars

Leggo Dub

LP | 1978 | US | Reissue (VP)

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Originally released in 1978 "Leggo Dub" produced by Ossie Hibbert is one of the iconic dub albums of the seventies. Seen as the dub companion to Gregory's classic "Mr. Isaacs" album it boasts six mind-expanding Cool Ruler dub treatments plus four further speaker-shakers to showcase the Revolutionaries in full effect. Now re-released in finest remastered sound quality on VP Records’ sub-label 17 North Parade!

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Gregory Isaacs

Cool Ruler

43,99 €*

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Radiation Roots)

Shorty The President

Fire Fire

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (PMG)

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jamaican deejay Shorty The President may have been one of the more obscure figures to rise from the Kingston sound system scene, but the impact he made on vinyl recordings during the 1970s is no less important and his work remains coveted by reggae connoisseurs. Born Derrick Thompson in rural Trelawny in 1949, like many of his peers, he moved to the Jamaican capital as a teenager in search of better opportunities. As he gravitated to the Rastafari faith, an affiliation with the sound system Conquering Lion sparked interest from producer Rupie Edwards, who produced debut hits “President Mash Up The Resident” and “Yamaha Skank.” Edwards issued debut album Presenting Shorty The President in 1976 and after sparse work for Enos McLeod, Joe Gibbs, Pete Weston, Winston Riley and Keith Hudson, sophomore album Fire Fire was produced by Bunny Lee in 1978, with Shorty riding typically tough Aggrovators rhythms of the day, including Ronnie Davis’ updated version of Bob Marley’s “Kaya” and The Cables’ “Baby Why,” Delroy Wilson’s “Have Some Mercy” and Barry Brown’s take of Wilson’s “I’m Not A King,” as well as killer cuts of Brown’s “Natty Roots Hold Them” as “Roots Man” and “Best Thing In Life” as “Do My Thing.”

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Pogo Limited

We Shall Win

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1978 | US | Reissue (Fox Fire/Digikiller)

Trevor Byfield

Burning Bush / Version

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Ain't That Loving You / It's Gonna Take A Miracle

Ken Boothe

7" | 1978 | US | Reissue (Lee)

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | US | Reissue (Thompson Sound)

Linval Thompson

I Love Marijuana

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Jet)

Sea Lions

Free The People

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Gg's)

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The year is 1978 and one hot thing from the musical underground is Reggae music from Jamaica, the USA or UK, where most of the acts had musicians of Caribbean descent. Reggae had the groove, the rebel spirit and the relaxed attitude all in one, to enchant a big part of the world’s inhabitants. And while at least Jamaica as a relatively poor and so called „Third World“ country proved to spawn Reggae acts of highest quality, literally nobody dared to look further and dig deeper into the underground except of a few maniacs who were not satisfied with spinning Marley over and over again. And maybe they stumbled over the 1970s Afro Beat sound from countries like Zambia or Nigeria and then got interested. What did they find in the simmering metropolises of this still mysterious continent? Somewhere in Nigeria they would have certainly caught a glimpse on mind blowing performanes of THE SEA Lions, a six piece group mixing the then hip Reggae and Afro Beat styles to generate fresh and furious music with a hypnotizing atmosphere. Polyrhythmic beat patterns build the foundation, the utterly fruitful soil for the heartwarming melodies wailed out by the guitars and the commanding vocals with their conjuring charme. Great organwork builds the link between the groove section and the melody instruments. You can imagine what a pleasant experience this band might have been live back in 1978 when their sole album „Free the people“ got released. And this album, of which copies in only good conditions already fetch prices of 450,00 US$, while nice clean pieces might go up to 1200 US$, lives up to the expectations one might have from watching a live show by the SEA Lions. The sound is vivid, transparent, powerful and clean enough to make the music a real pleasure listening to, but earthy enough to present nothing but the band going wild here. The songs all have similar pace, not too fast, but swinging and pulsating to spread their energy to and among the listeners. The melodies are simple but come from the depth of the heart. This feels typical for African 70s music and despite being kind of reduced, these melodies keep haunting you still even hours after the record been taken off the turntable and put back into its sleeve. They bring images of an ever pulsating city by night, warm climate, palm trees, people at the bar, a witches cauldron of sounds, smells, voice and pictures. And you feel the magic floating through the air while this groove will not let you go so easily. You can either dance your soul out to this ultimate reissue or you can sit down, listen and let the music tell you a story of the dark corners of the big city, the narrow alleys that lead you into a boiling labyrinth of mystical dreams. And in songs like „You can make it if you try“ you will find the whole magic of the African world, a world so fascinating for us Europeans but still so unapproachable in some ways and dangerous for the weak. Do not try to resist, this is your pleasure. Grab a copy and the SEA Lions, carry you off to their place. I haven’t heard such a killer Afro Beat and Reggae album with songs this exciting and wild in a long time. If you equally love Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, Segun Bucknor and Fela Kuti, look no further. Here is the spiritual essence of all these great artists merged into one giant act.

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Gregory Isaacs

Best Of Volume 1

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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No More Running Red Vinyl Edition

Al Campbell

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Rainy Days Red Vinyl Edition

Al Campbell

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Roast Fish Collie Weed & Corn Bread Black Vinyl Edition

Lee Perry

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Roast Fish Collie Weed & Corn Bread is a studio album by Jamaican reggae legend Lee “Scratch” Perry, released in 1978. Although Perry had been in the Jamaican music business for a long time by 1978, this album was the first he released to only include songs sung by himself. It’s also produced by Perry himself at his Black Ark Studio. It is considered a rather experimental album, since Perry wasn’t known as an astonishing vocalist. Nevertheless, the album went on to become a reggae classic. Roast Fish Collie Weed & Corn Bread is now available on black vinyl.

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Earl George

One And Only

Lee Perry & The Upsetters

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A seriously soulful vocalist, Earl George appeared on numerous classic records under a number of different names including Earl Lawrence, L Lawrence, George Earl, George Faith and, on occasion, Earl George.

This album ‘One & Only’ was recorded for Phil Pratt. Originally released in 1978 through West London’s Burning Sounds organisation and credited to Earl George, the set contained his three Terminal single releases and seven brand new tunes. Produced by Phil Pratt and featuring Sly & Robbie, Tommy McCook, Ansel Collins.

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Return Of The Super Ape Remaster

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (17 North Parade)

LP | 1978 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Return Of The Super Ape" was the final revelation from Lee Perry’s Black Ark Studio, a psychedelicized dub journey into uncharted sonic territories. The longplayer is now state-of-the-art remastered by Pete Norman (Finyl Tweek) and restored with original press artwork complete with inner disco sleeve!

The album from 1978 is the final chapter in the trilogy of albums in the period from 1976 - 1978 following "Scratch The Super Ape" (aka "Super Ape") and "Roast Fish & Cornbread". Produced, mixed and arranged by Lee Perry at the Black Ark Studio featuring on all tracks the skills of The Upsetters and additional vocals by The Full Experience on "Dyon-Anasaw" and "Tell Me Something Good". The frontsleeve artwork image was created by Lloyd Robinson (also known as the singer of the Studio One classic "Cuss Cuss").

Reggae expert Jeremy Collingwood says: "The Return Of The Super Ape that surfaced later in the year 1978 saw Perry way off the mainstream with a set that owed much to jazz with its loose structure and horn breaks. The title track took an early production from Perry, U-Roy's " OK Corral", and reshaped it into another futuristic outing - just like the original that had been a decade earlier. At the time few knew what to make of it and over the years its lack of proper re issue had meant it's remained a hidden Perry gem. It also marked the end of a hugely creative period at the Black Ark."

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Big Joe

At The Control

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (17 North Parade)

Release: 1978 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Second album reissue for Big Joe (born Joseph Spalding in 1955), Jamaican reggae deejay and record producer, who recorded extensively in the 1970s and early 1980s. This is the follow up to Keep Rocking And Swinging, released on Live & Love in 1978 and produced by Bunny Lee. A must for all the reggae and dub fanatics out on Radiation Roots.

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Culture

Baldhead Bridge

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Patate)

Phillip Frazer

Come Ethiopians

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Originally released in Jamaica on the Bertram Brown's "Freedom Sounds" label in 1978

Re-issue with two bonus tracks. Mixed at King Tubby's Studios by Scientist & Prince Jammy.

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Island)

Kaya

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Sonia Ferguson

Just For Your Love

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

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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John Clarke

7" | 1978 | US | Reissue (Digikiller)

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7" | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Archive)

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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Steve Baswell

Cool Rasta Man Cool

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

Ras Allah

Heaven Is My Roof

29,99 €*

Handsworth Revolution Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissued for the very first time on vinyl here's Prince Alla's (aka Keith Blake) debut album, under the Ras Allah pseudonym, originally released on Tappa Zukie's Stars Records in 1978. Featuring a who's who of the roots reggae community with top notch contributions from the likes of Sly & Robbie, Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith, Don Drummond Jr., Bingy Bunny (Roots Radics) and more. Recorded at the almighty Black Ark and mixed at Tubby's. Produced and Arranged by Tappa Zukie.

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Steel Pulse

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Island)

55,99 €*

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Eclipsed Expanded Edition

Eclipse

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

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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Could you be loved

12" | 1979 | US (Island)

LP | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1979 / US

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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/ jammin / i shot the sherrif

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Barrington Levy

Englishman

7" | 1979 | US | Reissue (Kingston Connexion)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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10 tracks

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Earth Disciples

Peace Love And Harmony

Release: 1979 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

The Blackstones

Insight

26,99 €*

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Revelation

Variation On A Theme

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Black Solidarity)

Barry Brown

Step It Up Youthman

18,99 €*

7" | 1979 | US | Reissue (Black Roots)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Seminal 1979 roots LP from Barry Brown reissued here by Black Soldiarity, featuring classic production from Bunny Striker Lee.

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Sugar Minott

Ghetto-Ology / Version

Release: 1979 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1979 | US | Reissue (Fox Fire/Digikiller)

Trevor Byfield

Jah Guide / Version

Release: 1979 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Take It Easy Girl / Version

Bunny Lie Lie

7" | 1979 | US | Reissue (The Buke Star)

Release: 1979 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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All The Time / Jah Bull - We Know Where We Are Going

Delroy Williams

12" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Onlyroots)

LP | 1979 | US | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Delroy Williams over "555 Crown Street" rhythm. Arranged by Augustus Pablo in 1979. Reissue on the brand new Delroy's label "Prosperity" Records. Jah Bull DJ version on the flip.

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The Heptones

Good Life

7" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Rockers International / Onlyroots)

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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Hugh Mundell

Feeling Alright

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Stop Them Jah / Blackman's Foundation

Hugh Mundell

12" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Rockers International / Onlyroots)

15,99 €*

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1979 | JP | Reissue (Jaywax)

Sheila Hylton

Lot Of Love

Release: 1979 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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British-born Sheila Hylton's name is cat nip for reagge-loving record diggers. The vocalist spent much of her childhood in Jamaica and has an effortlessly soulful take on roots and lovers' rock. She recorded several albums and many singles but none are as sought after as her cover of 'It's Gonna Take a Lot of Love', which was originally written by Neil Young. An original copy of this 45rpm will cost you about a week's wages so Jaywax has pressed up this version so you can own your own mint copy. Flip it over for the instrumental dub version 'Labamba' which is laden with percussion, keys and studio trickery.

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LP | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Island)

Survival

12" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Golden Gems)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited 180 gram vinyl LP pressing including original artwork. Containing what is considered Marley's most defiant and politically charged statement to date, Survival concerns itself with the expressed solidarity of not only Africa, but of humanity at large. The album was controversial right down to the jacket, which contains a crude schematic of the stowage compartment of a typical transatlantic slave ship. Bob Marley was a Jamaican reggae singer, song writer, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. His music in the 70s established his worldwide reputation and produced his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, with sales of more than 75 million records.

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Trevor Wiggan

Come With Me

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Sugar Minott Prince Jammy

Give The People / Brothers Of Blade

7" | 1979 | UK | Reissue (VP / Jammy's)

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lacksley Castell Prince Jammy

What A Great Day / Throne Of Blood

7" | 1979 | UK | Reissue (VP / Jammy's)

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Ras Midas

Can't Stop Rasta Now

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

Release: 1979 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A roots-rock remake of "Ain't No Stopping Us" by McFadden and Whitehead. With its exquisite pop-disco bass line and Rasta-nized lyrics, it was a big hit not only in Jamaica but also in Europe in 1980.

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Sheila Hylton

Lot Of Love

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

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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Wellesley Braham

Never Get Weary

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1979 | US | Reissue (Mango)

V.A.

OST The Harder They Come

29,99 €*

You're Not Good / Out Of Order Dub

Release: 1979 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall, Soundtracks

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Writing on front cover, stains.

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Ken Boothe

7" | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Jamaican)

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

Morwells

Cool Runnings

29,99 €*

Forces Of Victory Black History Month Vinyl Edition

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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Linton Kwesi Johnson

2LP | 1979 | PL | Reissue (UMR)

48,99 €*

Release: 1979 / PL – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Soundway)

Gypsy Fari

Chi-Town Reggae

It's My House / House In Dub

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissue of the highly sought-after 7” from 1979 by Chicago reggae outfit Gypsy Fari. Gypsy Fari was a project born in the south side of Chicago after a chance meeting between St Kitts expat Leroy Webster and local music grad Kevin Coleman. The pair set out to blur the boundaries of genre with their unique brand of music, spearheaded by Webster’s Caribbean roots and fused with the soul and blues the midwest is famous for. A striking stand-out of the band’s repertoire comes via their debut recording, laid down at Curtis Mayfield’s legendary Curtom Studios. The EP opens with Chi-Town Reggae - a super-charged blend of reggae and disco, led by Websters infectious vocal, steeped in soul and powered by a relentless rhythm section. Hail Jah follows closely, written on the hilltops of the outskirts of Kingston, Jamaica, it’s a deadly roots reggae missile that pays homage to Websters beginnings. Once dubbed by a local news outlet “Gypsy Fari are to Chicago reggae what Muddy Water is to Chicago blues” - now remastered, repackaged and made available again for the first time since its initial release.

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Marie Bowie

7" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Onlyroots)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Trevor Hartley

Innocent Lover

23,39 €* 25,99 € -10%

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1979 | FR | Original (Island)

Ijahman Levi

Are We A Warrior

23,99 €*

LP | 1979 | JP | Original (Island)

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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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 | US | Original (Rolling Stones)

Peter Tosh

Mystic Man

LP | 1979 | EU (Radiation Roots)

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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Jah Thomas

Dance On The Corner

Progressive Youth Remastered Vinyl Edition

Release: 1979 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Toaster Jah Thomas began his career on the west Kingston sound systems of the mid-1970s, making a massive splash with ‘Midnight Rock’ in 1976. After a debut LP for Channel One, his self-produced Dance On The Corner raised the bar several levels. Voiced at King Tubby’s studio, mixed by Tubby, Jammy and Scientist and edited by the King himself, the album has Thomas chatting over hard Roots Radics rhythms earlier used by Barrington Levy – the perfect platform for Thomas’ relaxed chants, vexed rants, and commentaries on Jamaican life. This is Jah Thomas at his best – a must for all fans of reggae, dub, deejay, and dancehall!

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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 | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Soulgramma)

George Faith

Soulfull

Mark Of Slavery Slow Down Red Vinyl Edition

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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Iganda

7" | 1979 | Reissue (Reggae Archive)

Release: 1979 / Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1979 | JP | Original (Island)

V.A.

The World Of Reggae

Release: 1979 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Na broke no fight over woman

Barrington Levy

7" | 1980 | US | Reissue (Jah Guidance)

Release: 1980 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Barrington Levy

Robin Hood

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Where Is Your Love Mankind

Rod Taylor

LP | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

LP | 1980 | US | Reissue (VP)

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Neuauflage des Albumklassikers von 1980, aufgenommen im Channel One Studio und abgemischt in King Tubbys Studio von Scientist. Der Produzent Henry 'Junjo' Lawes engagierte folgende Musiker: Bass: Errol 'Flabba' Holt, Drums: Santa Davis, Sly Dunbar, Style Scott, Guitar: Sowell, Bingy Bunny, Melodica: Jimmy Becker, Organ/Piano: Ansel Collins, Steely, Gladstone Anderson, Percussion: Bongo Herman, Sky Juice, Sticky Thompson, Saxophone: Headley Bennett, Trombone: Val Bennett, Trumpet: Bobby Ellis

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Jacob Miller

Jacob Miller lives on

Winston Edwards & Blackbeard

Release: 1980 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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reissue incl. rare 12" mixes

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Dub Conference At 10 Downing Street

LP | 1980 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)