Roots & Culture 2792 Items

LP | 1980 | NL | Reissue (Island)

Release: 1980 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited edition of 300 copies on golden vinyl.

Reissued for the first time ever, Power Struggle is one of the grails of tropical record collectors. Incredible dancefloor disco, once edited by Roger Thornhill and now selling for close to $100. This is the first time the original arrangement of “dancing” has been re-released. No filler, a great listen from beginning to end, and one that doesn’t turn up often in good condition. Highly recommended, great from start to end.

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Bob Marley & The Wailers

Uprising

Release: 1980 / NL – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Ras Talent

African Trap

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Sonia Ferguson

Something Special

14,99 €* 19,99 € -25%

Signing Off Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 1980 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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UB40

2LP | 1980 | UK | Reissue (Virgin)

45,99 €*

Release: 1980 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Isle Of Jura)

Yvonne Archer

Ain't Nobody

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

7" | 1980 | UK | Reissue (VP)

Barrington Levy

Crucifixion

11,99 €*

Release: 1980 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1981 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Eek-A-Mouse

Wa Do Dem

Rids The World Of The Evil Curse Of The Vampires

Release: 1981 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Vinyl re-issue in the original 1981 LP artwork! This is Eek-A-Mouse finest album recorded and mixed at Channel One and King Tubby's studio by Scientist, Prince Jammy and Barnabas, produced by Henry 'Junjo' Lawes with the Roots Radics as backing band!

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Scientist

LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Dub Mir)

King Tubby Meets Roots Radics

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Rids the World of the Curse of the Vampires (1981) not only ably displays the mix masters varied approach of, but clocks in as one of his best outings! Scientist keeps things lively with plenty of reverb and echo-treated percussion, ghostly piano parts, video game sound effects, and other various wobbly interjections from the mixing board. And adding to the record’s expert evocation of the Halloween spirit are some fiendishly voiced intros, the cover art’s cartoon potpourri of horror film characters, and the dubious claim made in the liner notes that Scientist mixed it all at midnight on Friday the 13th (reach for the flashlights kids). Along with Keith Hundson’s Pick a Dub and Lee Perry’s Blackboard Jungle Dub, this excellent Scientist release is one of the essential dub albums available.

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Dangerous Dub (The Original Dub Classic)

LP | 1981 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1981 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jah Is My Light / Version

Robert Emanuel

7" | 1981 | US | Reissue (Black Roots)

10,39 €* 12,99 € -20%

Release: 1981 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Leroy Smart / Roots Radics

Settle For Me / Version

7" | 1981 | US | Reissue (Volcano)

15,99 €*

Release: 1981 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Barrington Levy / Gg's All Stars

You Have It / You Have A Dub

12" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Onlyroots)

Night After Night Red Record Store Day 2020 Edition

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Same tune as "I Hold The Handle" which appears on the "Life Style" album. Here it comes with an extended version on the first side. Dub on the flip. Produced by Alvin "GG's" Ranglin in 1981.

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Ike Yard

12" | 1981 | US | Reissue (Superior Viaduct)

LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Release: 1981 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited edition for Record Store Day 2020.

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Toots & The Maytals

Knock Out!

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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No Follow Bad Company / Duke Street

The Pearls

12" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Isle Of Jura)

Made In Italy White Vinyl Edition

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The concluding 12” in The Pearls trilogy shows the origins of the band with two playful Rootsy numbers, ‘No Follow Bad Company’ and ‘Duke Street’ backed with the essential Dub versions. Both tracks went on to feature on The Pearls debut LP ‘The War’ released on Sly & Robbie’s Taxi label in 1981.

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Loredana Berte

LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Nar International)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall

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Dole Age: The 1981 Reggae Collection

Talisman

LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Miss You)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fully remastered and licensed, ltd to 500 copies. The city of Bristol has undoubtedly a rich reggae heritage. The criminally neglected Talisman finally benefits of a long overdue release, collecting their first efforts plus a series of extra tracks. You’ll get their first two singles released on Recreational Records - Run Come Girl/Wicked Dem and Dole Age/Free Speech, both released in 1981 – plus a selection of five long lost contribution. Originally formed in 1977 as Revelation Rockers, a name they soon changed, Talisman were considered the top reggae act in town alongside local contemporaries Black Roots. The band – popular for their intense live shows – opened for such glorious and diverse acts as Burning Spear, The Clash and The Rolling Stones ! This proper release on vinyl allows a new generation of fans to catch with their original style. Talisman certainly shows a different side of the UK reggae flourishing scene – think about Aswad, Steel Pulse and Misty In Roots – putting Bristol back on the map !

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I Tirelli

Amore Mandarino

24,29 €* 26,99 € -10%

LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Recorded in the infamous Stone Castle Studio in Carimate (Como) by the two brothers Alberto & Gianni Tirelli, this is the last album recorded before the passing of Alberto. (Gianni is also known for certain Italo Disco masterpieces such as “Magic Dance” by Loui$.) Amore Mandarino is An act of bold and improvised genius, being entirely recorded in one night with little to no preparation. What resulted will be forever immortalized in your record collection with this exploration of exquisite fraternal expression throughout a multitude of genres. “Marzia Non C'e” is a 6 minute long downtempo dreamy soundtrack to the deepest of summer balearic sunrises. “Dimmi Per Chi” an Italian Reggae not-Reggae excursion served with ultra smooth spoken word lyrics. “Un Colpo Al Cuore” channeling nuances of Italian bastard cousin of Dire Straits in captivating danceable rock form. Arrangement and production standards running high, clearly a product of a golden age in Italian studio recording and session musicianship. Can't go wrong. Includes insert with letter from Gianni to Alberto, R.I.P..

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Mikey Dread

World War Iii

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Lone Ranger

Love Bump

18,99 €*

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

Release: 1981 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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One Blood

Lady Lady

19,99 €* 24,99 € -20%

Junjo Presents The Evil Curse Of The Vampires

Release: 1981 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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V.A.

2LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

38,99 €*

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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You'll Never Need Somebody

Janice Walker

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

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12" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Wade Dyce

Humble

18,99 €*

LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Radiation Roots)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Barry Brown

Vibes Of Barry Brown

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Mint, Cover: VG+

Still in shrink.
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Hugh Mundell

Mundell

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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8 tracks

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Prince Jammy

Destroys the Invaders

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Triston Palma

Joker smoker

LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Limitierte Neuauflage der beliebten LP von 1982 mit dem markanten Cover des jungen Triston Palma. Aufgenommen und abgemischt im Channel One Studio mit Soldgie am Mischpult, als Musiker fungierte die Roors Radics Band mit dem Produzenten Jah 'Nkrumah' Thomas. 10-Track Longplayer mit den Evergreens und Titelstück "Joker Smoker" und "Two Timer"!

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Don Carlos

Day To Day Living

LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The 1982 solo-album by founding member of Black Uhuru!

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Wailing Souls

Inchpinchers

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Capital Letters

Vinyard

12" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Glen Adams

A Beat For You

15,99 €*

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Patate)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Emotional Rescue and Jamwax come together to present the first of three essential 12's from NY/Jamaican label Capo Disco, all officially licensed and remastered for the first time. The brainchild of reggae vocalist, musician, producer and label owner Glen Adams, the label married disco with his Caribbean roots to perfection. TIP! Born and raised in Jamaica, Adams story is a similar one to the performers of the golden period post-Independence. Initially discovered as a vocalist by Coxsone Dodd, he went on to work with such luminaries as Ken Boothe and Stranger Cole before co-founding The Heptones and working Duke Reid, Bunny Lee and Lloyd Charmers.
As a session organist he worked for The Hippy Boys, The Reggae Boys and later with Lee Perry's The Upsetters. Here he came in to the orbit of The Wailors, touring England with them in the early 70s and with Perry co-wrote Mr Brown. When most of The Upsetters became Marley's rhythm section, Adams stayed with Perry before making the move to Brooklyn in 1975.
There he started Capo Records, running it and it's sub-labels, successfully until the mid-80s. During these later years he ventured in to mixing Reggae with Boogie and Disco rhythms and released just four 12's under Capo Disco as well as recording boogie and hip-hop influenced releases with T Ski Valley and as Glen Adams Affair for SAM and Moonglow Records.
Here then the spotlight is on Adam's nascent disco releases and the series starts with the wonderful, uplifting A Beat For You. Actually appearing on a one off sister-label, Top Secret, this is a beautiful 'Lovers' anthem from Adams over a laidback dub-bass riddim. Backed with a simple instrumental Version, the space and interplay of the keys and guitar over drum and bass is superlative. 'There is a beat in my heart, just for you...just for you.'

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The Gladiators

Back To Roots

LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (17 North Parade)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissue of this 1982 Reggae classic!!

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Gregory Isaacs

Mr. Isaacs

100 Pounds Of Collie / Version

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Among the most important full-length album works from one of reggae’s greatest singers, "Mr. Isaacs" shows the great Gregory Isaacs in the prime of his career in 1976. Better known for his love songs, Isaacs was equally adept at cultural themes. The tracks "Set The Captives Free" and "Slave Master" are among the most popular in his catalogue, the latter immortalized on film in the movie 'Rockers'. The track "Storm" became an early favourite in the dancehall, its rhythm track (aka the Storm riddim) is re-imagined no fewer than 75 times over the last 40 years. Gregory Isaacs love of Rocksteady shines in his cover of the Silvertones’ "Smile", and his soulful side comes through on a cover of The Temptations’ "Get Ready". The breadth of material on "Mr. Isaacs" is the hallmark of a reggae classic!

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Cornell Campbell

7" | 1982 | US | Reissue (Gorgon)

13,99 €*

Barry Brown / Roots Radics

Release: 1982 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Your opportunity to get this at HHV now. If you want it, order it. We will only stock this if you pre-order it. After your order it will be in stock within 2 weeks.

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Jah Jah We Are Calling / Version / Take Your Time

10" | 1982 | US | Reissue (Channel One/Digikiller)

15,99 €*

Release: 1982 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Michael Palmer / Roots Radics

Collie Mr. Collie Man / Collie Man Dub

7" | 1982 | US | Reissue (Ganja Farm)

Release: 1982 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Little Harry / Little John

Jessat Promotion / United We Stand

7" | 1982 | US | Reissue (Jah Guidance)

9,99 €*

Release: 1982 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Culture

Dry Up Your Tears

7" | 1982 | US (Volcano)

Release: 1982 / US

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Freddie McGregor

Love At First Sight

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1982 | EU | Original (Orbitone)

Belinda & Tony

You've Got To Try

Release: 1982 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Ariwa)

Ranking Ann

A Slice Of English Toast

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Stima)

Ulysse

Naima / Tiers Monde

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Originally released in 1983, this 12’’ from French-Haitian saxophone player Ulysse became cult – and extremely rare – within the French boogie niche. Both tracks wonderfully succeed in mixing political statements with dance-floor delights. Boogie-pop track “Naïma” seems to be a love song at first, but actually says the impossible resilience of a woman who has grown up in war. The heavy digital reggae song “Tiers Monde” warns us about the abandonment of Third World children. This maxi single, where each track is instantly followed by its instrumental version for greater DJ use, is an authentic snapshot of the Paris mixed club scene of the 1980s. Really hard to find for a very long time, it’s a great pleasure for Stima Records to make this music available again, in order to reach a well deserved new audience nearly 40 years later!

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Creation Rebel

Low & Highs

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fully remastered and licensed, ltd to 500 copies 180 gr vinyl. Officially the latest album released by the british super group, Lows & Highs is the triumphant epilogue to these fascinating adventure in rhythm. Featuring vocals from Crucial Tony and Lizard Logan this is probably the most straight ahead reggae album in their whole discography. Producer Adrian Sherwood is in charge behind the desk while Style Scott, Eskimo Fox and Donald Campbell bring all their potential efforts on the drums. Deadly Headley and Dave’ Flash’ Wright are the top horn section here. The album features the bonus track Read And learn from 1982 single ‘Love I Can Feel’. A must have for any english dub worshipper.

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Johnny Clarke

Can't Get Enough

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Thompson Sound)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fully remastered and licensed, ltd to 500 copies. Reissued on vinyl for the first time here, this legendary Johnny Clarke recordings - originally released in 1982 on UK label Arts & Crafts - is something you wouldn't miss. Completely written by the Jamaican singer himself - backed here by Roots Radics (the Channel One studio session group) - and arranged by Clarke and Stafford Douglas (alias Mafia Tone). ”Can't Get Enough" witnesses the peak of his career with his first British production. The beginning of a period that would bring Clarke to London and see him churn out a string of hits with Douglas's production, before returning to work with Bunny Lee and Mad Professor, King Tubby, Errol Thompson, Prince Jammy. Roots reggae at its best here!

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The Viceroys

We Must Unite

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Arabusta)

Paketo Wilson

Praise Him

Prince Lincoln Thompson & The Rasses

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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* First ever official reissue * LP includes insert featuring lyrics, archival photos and liner notes with artist bio and album story * Pressed on black vinyl

Praise Him

In September 1982, together with Trevor Davis, Paketo recorded and produced Praise Him, under the Child of God label. Recorded in just one day at Harry J Studio, the album mixes together roots reggae with a splash of lovers rock, singing of peace, love and unity, of enjoyment and upliftment, but also of the tribulations of ghetto life, of losing bredrins and friends. The mystical horns of Bobby Ellis and Headley Bennett carry us to a higher dimension, that same dimension from which Paketo wrote the lyrics to his spiritual poems, while the deep and overwhelming bass keeps us rooted to the ground.

Paketo Wilson

Born on October 24th 1956 in Kingston, Jamaica, Paketo Wilson grew up right in the heart of it all. His father, one of the best sign artists of the island, introduced him to the top musicians of the time, opening the doors to the world of music. His mother, on the other hand, wanted him to learn a trade. She sent him to learn dentistry close to home, unaware that every day Paketo would sneak in a bands room just a couple of steps from the dentist shop instead.

With no music teacher other than his own two eyes, Paketo would sit and watch. He soon came to understand each and every finger position, and the day he held his first guitar, fire came out of his fingertips. In 1972, at the age of 16, Paketo began his musical career with the New Vibration Band, playing in concerts all around the island, and quickly established himself as a solo artist through Daddy U-Roy’s King Stur Gav Sound System.

Following the release of Praise Him, Paketo travelled to Canada and performed at the Toronto Concert Hall, together with Leroy Sibbles, Errol Dunkley, Phyllis Dillon and Chester Miller. Soon enough his stage became international and in 1987 Paketo toured the world, playing in Germany, England, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Austria. Paketo defines himself as a positive rastaman and never stops writing, playing, singing, but most of all smiling.

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One Common Need / Food, Clothing & Shelter / My Generation

12" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

LP | 1982 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissue of Prince Lincoln's much sought after 12". Two bonus tracks on the flip, taken from the forthcoming reissue of the very rare "God Sent Dub" album. 180g vinyl, in Burning Rockers sleeve. Please note that contrary to what is stated on the label, "One common need" comes second on the A side.

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Triston Palmer

Show Case

17,99 €*

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

Release: 1982 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Recorded in the 1982. Roots Radics backing in a dancehall style with the drums and bass of style scott and errol flabba holt on extended 12" mixes. Produced by Jah Thomas at Channel One Studio.

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The Paragons

Now

It's Love That Makes A Woman

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Karen Dixon

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

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Onlyroots)

Release: 1982 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Delroy Williams

I Stand Black

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1982 | US | Original (Columbia)

Third World

You've Got The Power

4,99 €*

Release: 1982 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dub Me Crazy Pt 2: Beyond The Realms Of Dub

Mad Professor

LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Ariwa Sounds)

30,99 €*

Why You So Craven Remastered Edition

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Pt. 2 of the 'Dub me crazy' series by Mad Professor. Reggae meets twisted electronics for wild dub trips!

Originally released in 1982 on the same Ariwa imprint. True D.I.Y. business from this UK dub pioneer.

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Israel Vibration

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (RAS)

31,99 €*

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1982 | UK | Original (Greensleeves)

Freddie McGregor

Big Ship

LP | 1982 | UK | Original (Greensleeves)

Release: 1982 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

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Wayne Jarrett

Chip In

LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Germain)

Release: 1982 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

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Lee Van Cleef

Reggae Sunsplash

30,99 €*

Prince Jammy Destroys The Invaders...

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Produced By Donovan Germain, recorded at Channel One and Harry J's, backed by The Roots Radics & The Taxi Gang, originally released in 1982. A pre-digital taste of what was to come.

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Prince Jammy

LP | 1982 | UK | Original (Greensleeves)

38,99 €*

Joe Yamanaka & The Wailers

Release: 1982 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

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

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Reggae Vibration Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Jamdung)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Joe Yamanaka & The Wailers

Reggae Vibration HHV Exclusive Green & Red Vinyl Edition

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Jamdung)

Clear Cut 3 - Summer Place

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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HHV exclusive vinyl edition on multi-colored vinyl, limited to 100 copies. Only available at hhv.de!

Joe Yamanaka, born in Yokohama, was of mixed descent. His father was a US Army soldier who hailed from the Caribbean. He played Psychedelic Rock with the Flower Travellin' Band. He was also a philanthropist, travelling around the world to help people in countries where conditions aren't great. He himself was raised in harsh conditions as well, being born in a brothel and growing up in an orphanage. In post-war Japan, it was not easy for him to grow up looking racially different from his peers. Joe Yamanaka joined The Wailers after Bob Marley had passed away and recorded with them 'Reggae Vibration'. The very first track is also called 'Reggae Vibration' and can be seen as his introduction to the genre, being a Rock artist in his home country. You will still hear a strong Rock influence in his songs. 'Reggae Vibration' was Recorded And Remixed At Tuff Gong Studios, 56 Hope RD Kingston Jamaica, In April 14th 1982 ~ April 30th 1982

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V.A.

LP | 1982 | JP | Original (Rough Trade)

Release: 1982 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

Reggae Sunsplash '81 A Tribute To Bob Marley

V.A.

2LP | 1982 | JP | Original (Elektra)

Encounters Pac-Man at Channel One

Release: 1982 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Japanese pressing. close to NM. OBI is missing

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Scientist

LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Dub Mir)

Love Of The Common People

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Nicky Thomas

LP | 1983 | EU (Sanctuary)

Release: 1983 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1983 | US | Reissue (VP)

Gregory Isaacs

Out Deh

43,99 €*

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Junior Reid / Josey Wales

Rock It So Well / Asking For Love

7" | 1983 | US | Reissue (Jah Guidance)

9,99 €*

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1983 | US | Reissue (Living Music Inc)

Paula Clarke

University / Version

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Heptones

Back On Top

22,99 €*

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Scars Of War / High Times All Star

Delroy Williams

7" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Onlyroots)

10,99 €*

Jah Light / Jah Light Version

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Delroy tune from 1983. Reissue on his brand new label "Prosperity" Records. Delroy started his career in the late 60's as member of the Afrotones. Later in the 70's he will join Augustus Pablo Circle with whom he released his deepest roots tunes.

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Twin Roots

7" | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Gorgon)

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1983 | US | Reissue (Demon)

King Tubby

Majestic Dub

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Earl Cunningham

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1983 | DE | Reissue (Staubgold)

Chantage

It's Only Money

12,34 €* 18,99 € -35%

Release: 1983 / DE – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Anthony Johnson / Roots Radics / Ashanti Waugh / Uptempo All Stars

Too Much Sufferation / Dub / Jah Love / Dub

10" | 1983 | US | Reissue (Uptempo)

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Be What You Want Be 2022 Repress

Ernest Ranglin

12" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Emotional Rescue)

Prince Lincoln & Royal Rasses

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Emotional Rescue is delighted to reissue for the first time, the legendary Ernest Ranglin teaming up with Noel Williams aka King Sporty, on this 1983 meeting of reggae guitar legend and Miami disco boogie don that resulted in this highly sought after 6 track mini-LP.
A defining guitarist and composer in the development of Jamaican music, Ranglin leads little introduction. In a career spanning over 50 years, he was involved in the move from mento and calypso to ska and on to reggae, playing on the groundbreaking recording of My Boy Lollipop itself, before going on to work with the likes of the Skatalies, Prince Buster, Jimmy Cliff and Bob Marley. Born in 1932 in Manchester, West Jamaica before moving to Kingston, Ranglin's self-taught chordal and rhythmic approach blended jazz, mento and reggae with percussive guitar solos. On moving to Florida in 1982, he teamed up with scene king, Williams to present 'a new style', mixing the bass heavy boogie disco the producer was famous for with Ranglin's unique playing. Featuring a who's who of the Miami scene including Bobby Caldwell, Timmy Thomas, Betty Wright and Williams himself, the rearranged order starts here with Soft Touch. A retake of Thomas' TK Disco and Cosmic) classic Africano, before a skanking remake of the William's standard, Keep On Dancing and title bomber Be What You Want Be, crown the match of reggae and vocal disco. Also, included is a beautiful take on Anthony Hester's R&B classic, In The Rain, while the record closes with the choice Papa "Doo" and jammer Why Not.

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Experience Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Heptones

In A Dancehall Style

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Anthony Johnson

Reggae Feelings

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Clint Eastwood & General Saint

Stop That Train

LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Linval Thompson

Baby Father

22,99 €*

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Chanting / Chanting Dubplate Style

John Holt / Roots Radics

7" | 1983 | US | Reissue (Greensleeves)

7,99 €*

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

Jahlin

Roots Reality

22,99 €*

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

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jahlin, whose real name is Colin Pitter, was born in Clarendon, Jamaica and moved to Canada in 1975 for his education. He graduated from high school majoring in welding in 1979 and began working as a welder in Toronto while pursuing his musical career. In 1980, Jahlin joined the reggae band Joshua on the recommendation of a fellow musician, Gregory Frank. Later, he recorded his first single "Roots Reality" under his own label, Black Echo. Jahlin's "Roots Reality" is a roots reggae song that was originally released on the Roots Reality label in 1983. Overall, "Roots Reality" is a powerful roots reggae song that showcases Jahlin's talent as a singer and songwriter, as well as his commitment to spreading messages through his music. Its particularity is the addition of violin which is rarely heard in roots reggae music.

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Sheila Hylton

Falling In Love

17,99 €*

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

Release: 1983 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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A remake of 1983 Surface disco hits. Fashionable and mellow Jamaican lovers featuring rhythm boxes and analog synths, the trend at the time. The beat is less aggressive and more soulful than the original.

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Michael Powell

Christmas Time

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Original "Mr. Cool Ruler"

Jackie Edwards

LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

LP | 1983 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

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U Brown

No Stoppin' This Music

LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

Release: 1983 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Cornell Campbell

Fight Against Corruption