Roots & Culture 2792 Items

LP | 1984 | US | Reissue (VP)

Release: 1984 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Re-issue of 1984 roots reggae outing produced by Henry "Junjo" Lawes at Channel One with Soldgie Hamilton at the controls. 10 tracks sung and written by Junior Murvin with rock solid backing from the Roots Radics, and features Al Campbell & Tony Tuff as harmony vocalists. The title track a serious update of Junior's classic "Police & Thieves". Includes also the Volcano single "Jamaican Girls".

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Barrington Levy

Prison Oval Rock

Release: 1984 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1984 | US | Reissue (Black Roots)

Barrington Levy

Jah Black / Version

Release: 1984 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Albert Malawi

Give Me Loving / Version

15,39 €* 21,99 € -30%

Release: 1984 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 1984 | UK | Reissue (Parlophone)

Peter Tosh

Complete Captured Live

39,99 €*

LP | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1984 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited to 6700 copies.

First time available since 2002. The legendary show was recorded in 1983 at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles and originally released as a 1LP highlights album in 1984. The Complete Captured Live features all 15 songs performed that night, including fiery versions of “Equal Rights/Downpressor Man,” “African,” and “Get Up, Stand Up”.

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Cultural Roots

Hell A Go Pop

100 Weight Of Collie Weed

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Das Album mit dem Kultcover von Tony McDermott aus dem Jahre 1984 gibt es wieder auf Vinyl! - Aufgenommen im Channel One Studio mit den Roots Radics als Backing Band sowie der Top Horn-Section um Dean Fraser & Nambo Robinson, am Mischpult sass Soldgie (aka Cedrica Anthony Hamilton) und als Produzent fungierte Henry 'Junjo' Lawes.

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Carlton Livingston

LP | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

Singers & Players

Leaps & Bounds

28,99 €*

If The 3rd World War Is A Must

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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1984 mandatory re-issue for british dub-roots combo. Co-produced by On U Sound and Cherry Red the album shows the masterful production of wizard Adrian Sherwood and a series of sublime vocal performances by stalwarts Bim Sherman, Mikey Dread and Prince Far I. The sublime line-up is completed by master musicians Crucial Tony, "Deadly" Headley Bennett, Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah and Evar Wellington. Enjoy the purity of this aquatic sound 1

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Ruffy & Tuffy

12" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Shella)

16,79 €* 20,99 € -20%

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

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Earl Lindo production from 1984...

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Roy Smith

Bondage

10,39 €* 12,99 € -20%

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Without Your Love I'd Go Crazy

Tony Hearne

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

Ariwa Sounds: The Early Sessions Remastered

Release: 1984 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Mad Professor

LP | 1984 | UK | Reissue (Melodies International)

34,99 €*

LP | 1984 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1984 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

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

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

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Half Pint

One In A Million

Release: 1984 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

LP | 1984 | DE | Original (Harvest)

Scorpions

Gold Ballads

4,99 €*

7" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Firehouse)

Release: 1984 / DE – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: G, Cover: VG

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Anthony Red Rose

Tempo

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1985 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Junior Reid

Boom Shack-A-Lack

Release: 1985 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Ragamuffin Style / Version

Clive Matthews

7" | 1985 | US | Reissue (Fox Fire/Digikiller)

9,99 €*

Release: 1985 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1985 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Early B (The Doctor)

Sunday Dish

16,99 €*

12" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

Release: 1985 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Earlando Arrington Neil became Early B on the Jamaican sound system scene, working his way through Soul Imperial, King Majesty and other sets before coming to prominence in the early 1980s on Kilimajaro, where he became known as ‘The Doctor’ for unleashing his lyrical cures on the mic. Recording for various producers from 1981, Early B reached another level upon linking with deejay-turned-producer Jah Thomas in 1984, the humorous hit ‘Sunday Dish’ leading to this explosive LP of the same name, an enduring classic of early dancehall that also features the equally hilarious ‘Learn Fi Drive.’ All killer, no filler!

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Johnny Powell

Moving Out

Hit After Hit After Hit (The Best Of)

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The one arm keyboard luminary is well known in the entertainment circle of Western Jamaica. Born on the 2nd of March 1954, the accomplished singer and musician hails from Hayes, Clarendon. In 1969 he went to live in Kingston until 1973. Ancel's first effort in a recording studio was inside the popular Randy's in downtown Kingston. He did a single called 'Riding On' on the Musical Barber label out of Mandeville. In 1977 he joined a group called Solid Foundation and stayed with them for two years. After that he moved to Montego Bay to sing with Stamma and the Sounds of Mobay, with who he appeared on Reggae Sunsplash festival in 1980. Johnny made the move for the United States in 1982, and formed his first own band 'Uprisers' in Pittsburgh city. One of the things he likes to talk about is how he once reunited the famed Clarendonians with Peter Austin and Ernest Wilson. Both pioneer icons were at irreconcilable odds with each other for quite some time. When he came back to Jamaica in 1985, he invited Ernest Wilson to do back-up vocals for him. For the same studio session, he also invited Peter Austin for the same back-up duties, and that was how the reunion came about. Inside famous Aquarius studio, there was Burning Spear's personal Band called Burning. The songs recorded there were 'Moving Out' and 'True Love' with top musicians : Tony Green on the saxophone, Bobby Ellis on the trumpet, Dwight Pinkney on the guitar, Calvin on percussion, Nelson Miller on the drums and Maurice Gordon on bass. This was not the first time Ancel was working with Peter Austin. When the split came in the ranks of the Clarendonians, Ancel was asked to fill the breach. He thus teamed up with Peter Austin and their first single together was entitled 'Out Of Sight'. They later entered the annual Jamaica Festival Song competition in 1975. Their entry was entitled 'Paradise On Earth' which Ancel said was quite popular. However, it was not popular enough to prevent the late Roman Stewart from copping the award with 'Hooray Festival'. After the release of 'Moving Out', Johnny moved to Miami and continued his career as a solo artist, singing with different local bands. He did a number of singles, notably were 'Faith, Patience and Love' and 'Stand Back' for a producer called Jolly in Miami. In 1988 Powell formed his second band Benja, a band which gained increasing popularity in the time in South Florida. They have performed on several festivals, played in most major clubs and were a big success in Andros Island in the Bahamas for an audience who not necessarily consider Reggae their prime choice of music. The saddest part of his life was when he lost his left hand to what doctors termed as a cancerous situation in 1977. This did not, however, stop him from learning how to play keyboards. Initially he was taught by the late Bobby Vaugh in Montego Bay and also got further teaching from jamaican saxophinist Reuben Alexander. Now approaching 70 years old, Ancel is still very active in his music. In previous years he performed at the Marcus Garvey Celebration and is currently working with the “Synergy Band” at Royalton Hotel in Negril under the stage name “Ancel P.” Let the one arm keyboard luminary life and music live eternally !

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Delroy Wilson

LP | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

28,99 €*

7" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fully remastered and licensed, ltd to 500 copies. The soulful reggae singer "Best Of"! Originally released on Empire (Channel One's sub label). Hits from late 70's to 1984, recorded at Channel One studio with Sly & Robbie, Earl Chinna Smith, Dean Fraser, Deadly Headly and many more...

Delroy George Wilson (5 October 1948 – 6 March 1995) was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer. Wilson is often regarded as Jamaica's first child star, having first found success as a teenager. His youngest son, Karl "Konan" Wilson, has found success as part of British duo Krept and Konan. His voice matured as he left his teens, around the time of ska's transition to rocksteady and this period in the late 1960s produced many hits including one of the first rocksteady records, "Dancing Mood", "Jerk in Time" (with the Wailers), "Feel Good All Over", "I'm Not a King", "True Believer in Love", "Rain From the Skies", "Conquer Me" and "Riding for a Fall". "Won't You Come Home", a duet with Ken Boothe on a rhythm originally cut by The Conquerors for Sonia Pottinger has become one of the most-versioned Jamaican tracks ever. After leaving Studio One he recorded for other labels, with varying degrees of success, and set up his own short-lived W&C label. He enjoyed success with Bunny Lee in the late 1960s and early 1970s with tracks such as "This Old Heart of Mine", "Footsteps of Another Man", and "Better Must Come". His double A-side "It Hurts"/"Put Yourself in My Place" was a skinhead favourite and narrowly missed UK chart success. He recorded a version of "Run Run", a song he had originally recorded for Dodd, for maverick producer Keith Hudson. Wilson toured the UK and recorded for Trojan Records in 1970.

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Tda

Yu Saaf

9,09 €* 13,99 € -35%

A So The System Work / Survival Version

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Mallory Williams (son of Jamaican pianist and band leader, Luther Williams), a celebrated musician, singer, arranger, and producer, launched his musical journey in 1976 as a keyboard player in various bands within Jamaica's vibrant tourism industry. Along his path, he performed and toured with prestigious groups like Jimmy Cliff's Oneness Band and also We The People Band, providing backing for countless Jamaican artists.

In 1985, during the reggae's digital revolution, Mallory Williams collaborated with Tony DaCosta (from Skatalites fame) and his group the Tony DaCosta Affair (tda), to craft the remarkable single "Yu Saaf." This release not only showcases DaCosta's impressive vocal range but also highlights Mallory's instrumental talent, which incorporates a pioneering proto-digital rhythm. We are thrilled to announce that the 7" reissue of this single will be released back again on Mallory's original 'now' imprint. "Yu Saaf," which translates to "You're Soft" is a pure sound business! It not only serves as a testament to Mallory's production skills but also possesses the power to silence any selectors.

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Ruddy Symbol

7" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Hornin Sounds)

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP+12" | 1985 | EU | Original (Virgin)

UB40

Baggariddim

Release: 1985 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1985 | JP | Original (Kingston)

Max Romeo = Max Romeo

Loving You = ラヴィング・ユー

29,99 €*

12" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

Release: 1985 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

Original japanese pressing with OBI and insert!

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Jamaiel Shabaka

I Am That I Am

7" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Star Time / Top Ranking Sound)

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jamaiel Shabaka was born in the parish of St.Thomas, Jamaica. As far as he remember, he grew up like a child in the country side by farming vegetables under the sun with his family. At the age of five of seven years old, he moved with his family to Los Angeles, California. He discovered music with his mum playing piano and that's how he started singing.

Sometimes he came back to Jamaica and there he experienced Sound System for the first time. There he met a brethren named Ras Kiddus. Jamaiel wanted to meet Sugar Minott so he asked Ras Kiddus to help him. Ras Kiddus brought him to the Youth Promorion yard and organized a meeting. Sugar Minott took time to help Jamaiel to produce his song 'I Am That I Am' at Channel 1 studio on Maxfield avenue. The melody came to him with the inspiration of Jah Rastafari.

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Rudo

Freedom

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Bauhaus)

Avi Matos

Dub Im Neshama

12" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Straight from the long forgotten tapes of Avi and never released before. The DUB version of Ish I'm Neshama (Man with soul) that was featured on his iconic Lokeach Et Hayom Leat album that was released in 1986 as the first ever reggae and dub record to be made in Israel. Produced by the greatest of the greatest Yossi Fine and Dennis Bovel.

This 7" with the special dub version sees the light of day for the first time ever, alongside its' original track. Fiyah ??

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Laury Webb

Woman My Queen

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

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Synth lovers rock at its best! Jamaican born and New-York based, Laury Webb is a singer, musician, producer, actor, former model and writer. He's been called both the Opera Dread and the Frank Sinatra of Reggae. Laury's musical career began with a role as keyboardist and later backing vocalist with the reggae vocal group The Meditations (with whom he continues to perform). Laury Webb posses a unique and eclectic vocal style. He has performed at some of New York city's premier musical venues, including Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, The Village Gate, S.O.B.'s, The Ritz, The Lion's Den, Joe's Pub, Leopard Lounge, Kenny's Castaway, Central Park Summer Stage, The Baggot Inn and The Brooklyn Bowl. After enjoying years of being a back-up musician, Laury launched a solo career with his Tigerbone Band. During that period he recorded and releases singles "Woman My Queen" and "It Seems The Same". He was fresh out of college and touring with The Meditations, when he purchased a small organ for his girlfriend/mother of his two children for Christmas. By the time her birthday came around he was so broke and could not afford to purchase a birthday present for her so he gave her a writing pad and pen and told her to write down whatever came out of her mouth, and he sat at the keyboard and began playing and singing. “Woman My Queen”, was the result. “It Seems The Same” was begun in America but I did not finish writing it till the music was recorded. My cousin, Barry Biggs, worked with me on this one. We both sang on the backing tracks.

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Rudo

River Jordan

9,74 €* 12,99 € -25%

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Miguel Campbell

Accepted Time

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Brutal Remastered Black Vinyl Edition

Black Uhuru

LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (RAS)

31,99 €*

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Digikiller)

John Holt & Alton Ellis

Live & Love

Brown Sugar Remastered Black Vinyl Editoin

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Killer combination roots tune from these two legends. Released in 1986, but the music sounds more in a 1980-81 Roots Radics style. Backed with hard dub version.

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Dennis Brown

LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (RAS)

31,99 €*

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1987 | EU | Reissue (Collar / Top Ranking Sound)

Steve Becker

War

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Icho Candy / Dennis Brown

Ease Up The Pressure / Easy Take It Easy Version Rhythm

7" | 1987 | US | Reissue (Jah Life/Digikiller)

Release: 1987 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1987 | US | Reissue (Jah Life/Digikiller)

King Kong

Agony And Pain

11,24 €* 14,99 € -25%

Release: 1987 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Eccleton Jarrett, King Jammy

Turn On The Heat

12" | 1987 | EU | Reissue (Golden Gems Golden Gems)

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 1987 | EU | Reissue

Cocoa Tea, King Jammy

Girl Go Home

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1987 | EU | Reissue (Miss You)

Shakeena

Dance Music

18,19 €* 25,99 € -30%

LP | 1987 | US | Original (CBGB / Off The Board)

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Another one from the fruitful collaboration with LA's highly regarded Patrick Houchen aka Shakaman. After Shakeena's “I bet you” 12" re-issue flying off the shelves, we deepen the exploration within Shakaman's treasure chest of Reggae/Dub gems with Shakeena's first and last album on Majicaa Records. Originally released in 1987, this album is a proper act of musical generosity, not so easy to point out the “hit” track here – clearly a case of all killer no filler. Unlike too many albums where the format length sadly gets the best of the artists' work, rest assured with this one you can play from the beginning to end and you'll only have to come back to flip it. The professional execution of what is hands down an ensemble of highly seasoned musicians sets the tone for the dreamy lyrics and arrangements to unravel. Besides expected reggae rhythms, Shakaman brings in other influences with subtle electro/freestyle hints that might have been hard to ignore in LA at the time. New remastered version sounding especially big and cozy on the low end. Can't go wrong!

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Amjam

Live Off The Board

10,44 €* 10,99 € -5%

LP | 1987 | EU | Reissue (333)

Release: 1987 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Vinyl close to NM and cover to VG+

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U-Roy

The Seven Gold

23,99 €*

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1987 | EU | Reissue (Digikiller)

Hopeton Lindo

South African Border

LP | 1988 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Peak 1987 all time, top tier digital reggae. Killer one-away rhythm and awesome militant vocal from Hopeton Lindo. One of our all time favorite politically conscious reggae tunes, still relevant today. Better still, this release is taken straight from the original master tape and is nearly a full minute longer than the original release, wherein Hopeton drops a bit of our favorite dancehall vernacular. Real hardcore DKR heads will know when they hear it.

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Augustus Pablo

Eastman Dub

LP | 1988 | EU | Reissue (Onlyroots)

Release: 1988 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Das Album von Augustus Pablo aus dem Jahre 1978 wurde von Kevin Metcalfe remastered und wird als LP-Vinyl neu aufgelegt! Neben Augustus Pablo (Melodica, Xylophon, Keyboards) sind die Musiker der Rockers International band zu hören, u.a. Albert Malawi, Benbow Creary, Cleveland Brownie, Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace (Drums), Jah Bunny, Juinior Dan, Michael Taylor, Robbie Shakespeare (Bass), Clive Jeffrey, Fazal Prendergrast (Guitar), Garth Swaby, Hugh Mundell, Ras McNilik, Teo Benjamin (Percussion), Deadly Headley (Saxophon) - am Mischpult des Channel One und Harry J Studio sass der legendäre Sylvan Morris.

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Blacka T

Good Musicians

7" | 1988 | US | Reissue (Two Friends)

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Hard to find 1988 Uptemo Digital Roots album from Blacka T, Produced by Augustus Pablo for his label Message. Recorded in Jamaica at Music Works & Tuff Gong with Sylvan Morris & Soljie and in the U.K. at Dub Vendor / Class A studios by Chris Lane.

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Brian & Tony Gold

Can You / Version

9,99 €*

Build Some Bridges Instead / Version

Release: 1988 / 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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Shabba Ranks

7" | 1988 | US | Reissue (Two Friends)

9,99 €*

7" | 1988 | UK | Reissue (Classic Sounds)

Release: 1988 / 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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Horace Martin

Ruff We Ruff / Version

Pirates On Shore / Version

Release: 1988 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissue from 1988 originally, top drawer digital Oswald Creary production

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Humble Lion

7" | 1988 | UK | Reissue (Classic Sounds)

Annette Brissett & Sistrens

Release: 1988 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissue from 1988 originally,
top digital Oswald Creary production

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Gunshooting / Version

7" | 1988 | UK | Reissue (Sasston / Common Ground International)

Prince Junior / Super Power All Stars

Release: 1988 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Killer conscious lyrics in soulful harmony, backed by a solid drum machine tune, recorded
at Earthman Studios, originally released in 1988

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Raggamuffin / Version

7" | 1988 | JP | Reissue (Jammys/Dub Store Japan)

Release: 1988 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1988 | JP | Original (Drum & Bass)

Susan Cadogan

Chemistry Of Love

LP | 1988 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1988 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A gorgeous disco track with Susan's whisper voice and melancholy melody. Originally released in 1988, this is a great masterpiece that is hard to believe it is more than 30 years old now!!

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Cultural Roots

Running Back To Me

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Thanks & Praises

Jah Live "Yes He Does"

11,39 €* 11,99 € -5%

LP | 1988 | EU (Radiation Roots)

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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Gregory Isaacs

New Dance

LP | 1988 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Release: 1988 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Steely & Cleevie

At The Top

LP | 1988 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Release: 1988 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Audrey Scott

Step By Step

16,99 €*

7" | 1988 | US | Reissue (Digikiller)

Release: 1988 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Everton Chambers

This Love Of Mine

12,74 €* 14,99 € -15%

Strength Of My Life Remastered Edition

Release: 1988 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Israel Vibration

LP | 1988 | EU | Reissue (RAS)

31,99 €*

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1988 | US | Original (Heartbeat)

The Meditations

For The Good Of Man

15,99 €*

7" | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Fat Bwoy / Top Ranking Sound)

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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Johnny Lee

There You Go

7" | 1989 | UK | Reissue (L&M)

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissued in a fine style, the ultra-classic 80s thriller ‘There You Go’ by Johnny Lee on the original Fat Bwoy imprint. This long time and in-demand gem is distributed through TRS Records by popular request. The people have spoken. Sweet vocals on this heavy and bold ‘Declaration Of Rights’ riddim, perfect combination and class.

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Sugar Minott

Ghetto People / Version

Winston Jarrett & Righteous Flames

Release: 1989 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Killer 1989 digital bizniz from the one and only

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Jonestown

LP | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Omnivore)

25,99 €*

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Alpha Blondy & The Solar System

The Prophets

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

25,99 €*

LP | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Wailing Souls

Stormy Night

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1989 | US | Reissue (SST)

H.R. Of Bad Brains

Singin' In The Heart

34,99 €*

Release: 1989 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall

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

Leroy Simmonds

At The Dance

Louisa Miller / Wing An' A Prayer Band

Release: 1989 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Share The Love Around 2024 Repress

12" | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Miss You)

15,99 €*

Tony Tuff / Tommy Trouble

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissue from 1989, amazing leftfield Lovers Rock featuring extended dub version - emotional love bomb. Re-mastered and restored.

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Upside Down / Wah Fi Hol Dem

7" | 1990 | EU | Reissue (Tesfa / Top Ranking Sound)

7" | 1990 | US | Reissue (Action)

Release: 1990 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Also available now on Tesfa Label are the next cuts to Boom Box's "Gun Shot" again produced by the late Tesfa McDonald. TRS is proud to announce this dancehall thriller featuring the veteran singer Tony Tuff with "Upside Down" and on the flip the deejay known as Tommy Trouble with "Wah Fi Hol Dem". Very rare killer inna digital class.

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Rub A Dub Rebels

Africa / Version

Release: 1990 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1990 | US | Reissue (Action)

Rub A Dub Rebels

Guiding Shield / Version

Release: 1990 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1990 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Ras Talent

Big Brother Marcus

Release: 1990 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1990 | US | Reissue (SST)

H.R. Of Bad Brains

Charge

34,99 €*

Release: 1990 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall

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Blacka T / Rockers All Star

A Java / Version

7" | 1991 | US | Reissue (Rockers/Onlyroots)

Release: 1991 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1991 | EU | Reissue (Warner)

Pitura Freska

'Na Bruta Banda

44,99 €* 49,99 € -10%

Release: 1991 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1991 | EU | Reissue (Hornin Sounds)

The Sojourners

Black People

Rejoice Green Vinyl Edtion

Release: 1991 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Killer 90's Afro-Root from Nigeria.

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Dawit Menelik Tafari

7" | 1991 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Release: 1991 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Greatest Hits - The Rare Grooves

Investigators

LP | 1991 | UK | Reissue (Freestyle)

30,99 €*

Release: 1991 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 1992 | JP | Reissue (Pony Canyon)

Fishmans

King Master George

102,99 €*

Bobby Konders & Massive Sounds Featuring Mikey Jarrett

Release: 1992 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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* Completely remastered * Pressed on Heavyweight 180g Vinyl * LP 2-disc set record (limited edition)

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Mack Daddy

12" | 1992 | US | Original (Mercury)

4,19 €* 6,99 € -40%

LP | 1992 | EU | Reissue (Hornin Sounds)

Release: 1992 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

stickers on cover

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African Star

Days In Creation

25,99 €*

Release: 1992 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 1993 | JP | Reissue (Pony Canyon)

Fishmans

Neo Yankees' Holiday

77,24 €* 102,99 € -25%

7" | 1993 | EU | Reissue (Black Roots)

Release: 1993 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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* Completely remastered * Pressed on Heavyweight 180g Vinyl * LP 2-disc set record (limited edition)

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Barrington Levy

Jah Black

10,79 €* 11,99 € -10%

Release: 1993 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1993 | EU | Reissue (Soulgramma)

Devon Russell

Darker Than Blue

25,49 €* 29,99 € -15%

Bad Brothers Limited Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 1993 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Worldwide exclusive, fully licensed ! Finally a proper re-issue of this stone cold soul-reggae classic. The record was originally published in 1993, but the first session dates back to 1979. It was around this time that Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith (of The Wailers and Soul Syndicate fame) approached the singer with the idea of re-making some Curtis Mayfield songs. ‘We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue’ was the first track generated during the meeting, followed after a couple of years by ‘Move On Up’. Devon Russell's birthplace and date are as much a mystery as the gaping holes in his recording career. He began with the Tartans, a mid-'60s rock steady vocal group comprised of himself, Prince Lincoln Thompson, Linbergh "Preps" Lewis and Cedric Myton; they disbanded after their 1967 hit "Dance All Night" (Federal Records). It is no mystery Jamaicans loved Motown soul, but this tribute was an epiphany on its own. With a crew comprised of eclectic master drummer Sly Dunbar, the album was completed at the Leggo Studios in Kingston, Jamaica with The Firehouse Crew on board. A mission accomplished ten years after the first foundation stone was laid. We recently heard Devon Russell ‘Move On Up’ and ‘We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue’ on the amazing Soul jazz compilation Disco Reggae Rockers, now you have the whole package !

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Ronny Jordan & DJ Krush

LP | 1994 | EU | Reissue (Island)

33,99 €*

Release: 1994 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1995 | EU | Reissue (Echo Productions)

Sinsemilia

Première Récolte

23,99 €*

Release: 1995 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1995 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Gregory Isaacs

Private Lesson

2LP | 1995 | EU | Reissue (BMG)

Release: 1995 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Legendary Jamaican songsmith Gregory Isaacs' 1995 album 'Private Lesson' on Radiation Roots. The set includes laidback cuts 'Preacher Boy', 'Feeling Sad Tonight', Diplomatic Fool', 'She Doesn't Want Me', 'Slave Master' and many more.

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Pitura Freska

Yeah

48,99 €*

Release: 1995 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dice The Boss Aka Pama Dice

Gun The Man Down / Your Boss DJ

7" | 1996 | UK | Reissue (Harlem Shuffle)

LP | 1997 | US | Original (VP)

Release: 1996 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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“Gun The Man Down ” by Dice The boss aka Pama Dice was first released in 1969 on the Trojan sublabel Joe with the track “Thief” by Joe Mansano on the B side. “Thief” is also reissued by us on a separate single dedicated to Joe Mansano. “Your Boss DJ” was also released in 1969 on the Joe Label with the track “Read The News” by Joe All Stars on the flip. Both titles are skinhead reggae classics that have never been reissued and are very much demand.

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Bob Andy

Hanging tough

16,99 €*

Release: 1997 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1997 | US | Reissue (VP)

Sizzla

Black Woman & Child