Roots & Culture 2742 Items

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

King Kong

Agony And Pain

14,99 €*

Release: 1987 / US – 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 | EU | Reissue (Collar / Top Ranking Sound)

Steve Becker

War

10,99 €*

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Brown Sugar Remastered Black Vinyl Editoin

Dennis Brown

LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (RAS)

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Brutal Remastered Black Vinyl Edition

Black Uhuru

LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (RAS)

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Rudo

River Jordan

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Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Miguel Campbell

Accepted Time

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Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

Laury Webb

Woman My Queen

7" | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Star Time / 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

Freedom

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1986 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

King Kong

Trouble Again

Release: 1986 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Isle Of Jura)

Judy & Lynda

Baltimore

7" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A smooth Reggae version of the Randy Newman classic, most famously covered by Nina Simone, that was originally released in 1985. Licensed from producer and bona fide reggae legend Errol Dunkley, this version features killer horns and soulful vocals from Judy & Lynda. Backed with 'Heavenly Day'.

A 140 gram pressing in 3mm spine black disco sleeve with sticker and labels designed by Bradley Pinkerton.

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Lloyd Hemmings

Work To Do

13,99 €*

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Tda

Yu Saaf

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Hit After Hit After Hit (The Best Of)

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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Delroy Wilson

LP | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

12" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

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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Johnny Powell

Moving Out

LP | 1985 | EU (Radiation Roots)

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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Early B (The Doctor)

Sunday Dish

Ragamuffin Style / Version

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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Clive Matthews

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

Release: 1985 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 1984 | Reissue (Common Ground Intl.)

Tenor Saw

Golden Hen

Release: 1984 / Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Half Pint

One In A Million

Release: 1984 / UK – 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)

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

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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Roy Smith

Bondage

12,99 €*

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

Singers & Players

Leaps & Bounds

LP | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Arabusta)

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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Tchiss Lopes

Ja Bo Corre D'Mim

LP | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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* First ever official reissue * Remastered from the original analog tapes * LP includes insert featuring lyrics with translation, archival photos and liner notes with artist bio and album story

Já Bô Corre D’Mim

After his first LP Stranger Já Catem Traboi, Tchiss decided to further experiment with reggae and funaná, inspired by the local rhythms of the island of Santiago. Gathering some of the best Cape Verdean musicians of the time, in 1984, together with Zé António on guitar, Bebethe on bass and Alírio on drums, he recorded his second LP Já Bô Corre D’Mim. An album that sings of a young man far from home, his unrequited love and saudade, the struggles of street life in a foreign land and a world of inequality. Recorded in just 3 days at the Pomodoro Studio in Sutri, the album fully expresses the deep and layered sound of Tchiss’ music, where upbeat tempo, powerful vocals and electrifying guitar solos tangle together in a dynamic mix of traditional melodies and cosmic reggae.

Tchiss Lopes

With music in his finger tips and football in his feet, Narciso “Tchiss” Lopes was born on the São Vicente island of Cape Verde on July 27th 1959. Surrounded by the island’s vibrant musical scene, Tchiss began playing guitar at the age of 6, and when he was not playing music, he was playing football for one of Mindelo’s best teams.

Soon enough, at the beginning of 1980, the political situation pushed Tchiss to emigrate at the age of 21. With his heart full of hope and ambition, he moved to Portugal and then to Rome, where he obtained an 11-month contract on a Greek cargo ship. As his father before him, Tchiss became a man of the sea, and his first world tour thus began: from Civitavecchia to Lagos, Nigeria to Senegal, Poland to Scotland, all the way to his dream land, Brazil. Experiencing the sounds of Brazil on his own skin, Tchiss returned to Rome, where his musical career finally exploded.

Tchiss toured Italy from north to south, playing in cities such as Milan, Rome, Naples and Palermo, and brought his music all over Europe: in the Netherlands, France, Portugal, Luxembourg and Germany, to name a few. He defines himself a musical communicator and never stops spreading his music and love all around the globe.

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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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2LP | 1984 | UK | Reissue (Parlophone)

Peter Tosh

Complete Captured Live

39,99 €*

Legend Picture Disc Edition

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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Bob Marley & The Wailers

LP | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Island)

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1984 | US | Reissue (VP)

Barrington Levy

Prison Oval Rock

Release: 1984 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Junior Murvin

Muggers In The Street

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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Yellowman & Josey Wales

Two Giants Clash

Release: 1984 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Re-issue of the massive 1984 Roots Radics backed superstar clash! Produced by Henry 'Junjo' Lawes at Channel One with Soldgie at the controls. King Yellowman and the Colonel face off Volcano style. Heavyweight riddims include the Prison Oval Rock, Lecturer, Fever, Stars, and Rougher Yet!

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Half Pint

One In A Million

Release: 1984 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Parlophone Label Group)

Peter Tosh

Mama Africa

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1983 | US | Original (Columbia)

Third World

All The Way Strong

6,99 €*

LP | 1983 | US | Original (Columbia)

Release: 1983 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jimmy Cliff

The Power And The Glory

Love Of The Common People

Release: 1983 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Original US Pitman pressing.

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Nicky Thomas

LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Sanctuary)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Pass Me The Lazer Beam Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Don Carlos

LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (17 North Parade)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 1983 | UK | Original (Simba)

Dennis Brown / Aswad

Promised Land

79,99 €*

Release: 1983 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Terrorists In The City / Majorie

Eek-A-Mouse / Toyan

12" | 1983 | UK | Original (Greensleeves)

39,99 €*

Release: 1983 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1983 | EU (Radiation Roots)

U Brown

No Stoppin' This Music

Original "Mr. Cool Ruler"

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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Jackie Edwards

LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

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

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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Michael Powell

Christmas Time

14,99 €*

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Sheila Hylton

Falling In Love

12" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

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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Jahlin

Roots Reality

Chanting / Chanting Dubplate Style

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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John Holt / Roots Radics

7" | 1983 | US | Reissue (Greensleeves)

7,99 €*

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Island)

Bob Marley & The Wailers

Confrontation

Release: 1983 / EU – 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 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

The Heptones

In A Dancehall Style

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Prince Lincoln & Royal Rasses

Experience Colored Vinyl Edition

LP | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Be What You Want Be 2022 Repress

Ernest Ranglin

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

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

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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Too Much Sufferation / Dub / Jah Love / Dub

10" | 1983 | US | Reissue (Uptempo)

26,99 €*

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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LP | 1983 | US | Reissue (Demon)

King Tubby

Majestic Dub

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Scars Of War / High Times All Star

Delroy Williams

7" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Onlyroots)

10,99 €*

LP | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

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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Heptones

Back On Top

Release: 1983 / UK – 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)

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1983 | US | Reissue (VP)

Gregory Isaacs

Out Deh

45,99 €*

Release: 1983 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Love Of The Common People

Nicky Thomas

LP | 1983 | EU (Sanctuary)

Release: 1983 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Peter Tosh

Mama Africa

Encounters Pac-Man at Channel One

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Peter Tosh's most "accessible" solo album, Mama Africa, would also be his best seller outside Jamaica, the only one his albums to break into the U.K. Top 50 and even push into the bottom reaches of the U.S. charts.

180g vinyl.

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Scientist

LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Dub Mir)

LP | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

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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John Holt

Police In Helicopter

LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (On-U Sound)

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited edition LP vinyl re-issue of the 1983 album classic! Recorded with the Roots Radics and mixed by Soldgie at Channel One Studio, produced by Henry "Junjo" Lawes.

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Deadly Headley Bennett

35 Years From Alpha

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Germain)

Lee Van Cleef

Reggae Sunsplash

30,99 €*

7" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Joe Gibbs Music)

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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Them A Fight

Barry Brown

10,99 €*

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Ein Typ Wie Du / uD eiW pyT niE Yellow Vinyl Edition

Tandem

7" | 1982 | EU

Ein Typ Wie Du / uD eiW pyT niE Blue Marbled Vinyl Edition

Release: 1982 / EU

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall, Pop

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This is a wonderful German version of Althia & Donna* / Mighty Two* - Up Town Top Ranking / Calico Suit with a great storytelling. Incredibly rare. The original goes for 300 euros.

Track B "uD eiW pyT niE" is the same song backwards. You can play it backwards and will get an interesting result.

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Tandem

7" | 1982 | EU

LP | 1982 | Reissue (Universal)

Release: 1982 / EU

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall, Pop

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Gregory Isaacs

Night Nurse

Release: 1982 / Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Youthman Skanking Deluxe Re-Issue

Wayne Smith

LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (VP)

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Clear Cut 3 - Summer Place

V.A.

LP | 1982 | JP | Original (Rough Trade)

Release: 1982 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

Joe Yamanaka & The Wailers

Reggae Vibration HHV Exclusive Green & Red Vinyl Edition

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Jamdung)

26,99 €*

Prince Jammy Destroys The Invaders...

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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Prince Jammy

LP | 1982 | UK | Original (Greensleeves)

38,99 €*

LP | 1982 | UK | Original (Greensleeves)

Release: 1982 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

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

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Wayne Jarrett

Chip In

Why You So Craven Remastered Edition

Release: 1982 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Vinyl with scuffs and hairlines

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Israel Vibration

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (RAS)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

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 €*

LP | 1982 | US | Original (Columbia)

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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Third World

You've Got The Power

4,99 €*

Release: 1982 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Medium: VG, Cover: VG

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Onlyroots)

Delroy Williams

I Stand Black

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Mi Cyaan Believe It Black History Month Vinyl Edition

Michael Smith

LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (UMR)

41,99 €*

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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It's Love That Makes A Woman

Karen Dixon

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

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

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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The Paragons

Now

LP | 1982 | EU (Radiation Roots)

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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Triston Palmer

Show Case

Prince Lincoln Thompson & The Rasses

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

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

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Arabusta)

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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Paketo Wilson

Praise Him

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Thompson Sound)

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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The Viceroys

We Must Unite

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

Johnny Clarke

Can't Get Enough

29,99 €*

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

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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Creation Rebel

Low & Highs

29,99 €*

12" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Stima)

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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Ulysse

Naima / Tiers Monde

LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Ariwa)

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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Ranking Ann

A Slice Of English Toast

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1982 | EU | Original (Orbitone)

Belinda & Tony

You've Got To Try

14,99 €*

Release: 1982 / EU – Original

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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Culture

Dry Up Your Tears

7" | 1982 | US (Volcano)

Release: 1982 / US

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Little Harry / Little John

Jessat Promotion / United We Stand

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

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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Barry Brown / Roots Radics

Jah Jah We Are Calling / Version / Take Your Time

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

Release: 1982 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Gregory Isaacs

Mr. Isaacs

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Patate)

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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The Gladiators

Back To Roots

12" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissue of this 1982 Reggae classic!!

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Glen Adams

A Beat For You

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

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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Capital Letters

Vinyard