Roots & Culture 2060 Items

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Island)

Kaya

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Patate)

Phillip Frazer

Come Ethiopians

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

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

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Culture

Baldhead Bridge

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Big Joe

At The Control

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Rainy Days Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 1978 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Al Campbell

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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No More Running Red Vinyl Edition

Al Campbell

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Tell Me That You Love Me / Version

Trevor Byfield

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

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Warn The Nation / Version

Alric Forbes

7" | 1978 | US | Reissue (Forbes)

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Gregory Isaacs

Best Of Volume 1

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Jet)

Sea Lions

Free The People

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

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Ken Boothe

7" | 1978 | US | Reissue (Lee)

17,99 €*

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | US | Reissue (Thompson Sound)

Linval Thompson

I Love Marijuana

17,99 €*

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Trevor Byfield

Burning Bush / Version

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (PMG)

Pogo Limited

We Shall Win

21,99 €*

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | US | Original (Warner)

Jimmy Cliff

Give Thankx

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Radiation Roots)

Release: 1978 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Original inner sleeve. Original US Winchester pressing.

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Shorty The President

Fire Fire

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

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Ossie All-Stars

Leggo Dub

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

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Culture

Africa Stand Alone

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Tetrack

Let's Get Started

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Africa Must Be Free By 1983

Hugh Mundell

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Best Dressed Chicken In Town

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Dr. Alimantado

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Keyman)

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Only Roots)

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

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

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Tetrack

Let's Get Started

Rasta Communication In Dub

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissue of a classic Jamaican roots reggae album by the vocal trio consisting of Carlton Hines, Dave Harvey and Paul Mangaroo, originally released on Message in 1978 and co-featuring Augustus Pablo, Hugh Mundell, Robbie Shakespeare, Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace and many others.

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Keith Hudson

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

LP | 1978 | US | Original (Warner)

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Punch for punch comes the dub companion to the iconic "Rasta Communication" album (GREL5) from 1978. Recorded at Randy's, Channel One & Chalk Farm studios by Clive Chin, Lloyd McKenzie, and Sid Bucknor with Sly & Robbie and members of the Soul Syndicate in full effect. Mixed at King Tubby's studio with engineer Prince Jammy. Keith Hudson aka the 'Dark Prince of Reggae' (born 1946 in Kingston, Jamaica - r.i.p. 14th November 1984 in New York, USA), was a Jamaican reggae artist and record producer. He is known for his influence on the Dub movement.

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Jimmy Cliff

Give Thankx

7,99 €*

Release: 1978 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Third World

Now that we found love

12" | 1978 | US (Island)

LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Joe Gibbs Music Globe)

Release: 1978 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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/ one cold vibe

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Trinity

Three Piece Suit

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Joe Gibbs Music)

Culture

Two Sevens Clash

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Joe Gibbs Music)

Prince Far I

Deck Of Cards

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

The Travellers

Black Black Minds

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dennis Brown / Azul / Jay Glass Dubs

Milk And Honey

12" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Wise)

7" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Wolf)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Hoziah Lawrence

Money Lover

LP | 1977 | JP | Original (Island)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Third World

96° In The Shade

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

Release: 1977 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG+

Japanese pressing without OBI, with insert.

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Heptones

African Children

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

The Ethiopians

Obeah Book

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

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Owen Gray

Fire And Bullets

LP | 1977 | UK | Reissue (17 North Parade)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Prince Far I

Under Heavy Manners

Release: 1977 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Island)

Exodus

31,99 €*

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1977 | EU (Radiation Roots)

John Holt

3000 Volts Of Holt

16,99 €*

Bob Andy And The Revolutionarys

Release: 1977 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Ghetto Stays On The Mind

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

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Bree Daniels

Oh Me Oh My / Version

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

Release: 1977 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Max Romeo

Norman / Norman Dub

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Delroy Butler / The Upsetters

Different Experience / Different Version

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

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Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1977 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Leroy Smart

Impressions

Release: 1977 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Cree)

George Faith

To Be A Lover

16,99 €*

LP | 1977 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Al Campbell

Gee Baby

20,99 €*

Release: 1977 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Toots Presents The Maytals

The Maytals

LP | 1977 | US | Original (Chin Randys)

LP | 1977 | JM | Reissue (Jammys)

Release: 1977 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Very rare original pressing of this classic!!

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Prince Jammy

In Lion Dub Style

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

Release: 1977 / JM – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dub tracks from Black Uhuru's first album "Love Crisis", from 1977!

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The Marijuanas

Tell Us When

7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Joe Gibbs Music)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Glen Washington

Rockers Nuh Crackers

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Wild Flower)

Junior Murvin

False Teaching

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Big Joe & Mudies All Stars

Drifter's On The Ball

7" | 1976 | JM | Reissue (HAM Records)

5,99 €*

7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Fox)

Release: 1976 / JM – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

reissue

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The Skulls

Black Slavery Days

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (On High)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A truly exceptional song showcasing the pinnacle of Jack Ruby's productions, "Black Slavery Days" by The Skulls stands out as a remarkable gem that gained significant popularity in the Ochi Rios sound system scene. The lead singer of The Skulls, Tony Thomas, penned all their tunes, bringing his experience from singing with the original Justin Hinds & the Dominos group. This piece is a manifestation of pure 70's roots music in all its glorious essence.

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The Heptones

Cool Rasta

36,99 €*

Aswad Black History Month Vinyl Edition

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

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Aswad

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (UMR)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Winston Fergus & The Equator

Father Oh Father

7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Golden Gems)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Island)

Rastaman Vibration

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited 180 gram vinyl LP pressing including original artwork. After conquering England on tour, Bob Marley returned to Jamaica to record Rastaman Vibration with his band. The album reached the Top 10 in the U.S. Bob Marley was a Jamaican reggae singer, song writer, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. His music in the 70s established his worldwide reputation and produced his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, with sales of more than 75 million records.

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Mike Brooks

What A Gathering

25,99 €*

7" | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Bad Rock)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Singer and producer Mike Brooks along with Jah Lloyd created their Teams label kin 1969. This Vinyl re-issue is of 1976 Burning Sounds release What A Gathering – a compilation of tracks recorded at Channel One, produced by Jah Lloyd and named after Mike's biggest hit.

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Sam Bramwell

Ruling Time

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Max Romeo / Randy's All Stars

If Them Ever / Dub Wise

7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Onlyroots)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jackie Mittoo / Jah Stitch

Tribute To Count Ossie / An Aggrovating Version

7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Jackpot)

Barry Biggs / Clarence Wears

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Originally released in 1976

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Work All Day / Working Mood

12" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Onlyroots)

Got To See My Woman / Any Heart Can Be Broken

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Barry Biggs hit song from 1976. On the flip, Clarence Wears guitar version. Both (vocal & guitar) followed by its dub.

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Delroy Wilson

7" | 1976 | US | Reissue (Lee Records)

17,99 €*

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Navara)

Peter Noel

Helping Hand

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1976 | US | Reissue (Get On Down)

Johnny Clarke

Rockers Time Now

2LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Columbia)

Release: 1976 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Get On Down presents an often overlooked crucial reggae release from the 1970s with Johnny Clarke’s “Rockers Time Now.” The record is a mix of covers and originals, including ethereal versions of the The Abyssinians “Satta Massagana” and “Declaration of Rights,” smash hits on the island just the year before. “Rockers Time Now” was first issued in 1976, Clarke had just been named artist of the year in Jamaica for the second year in a row. This is just one of three full lengths he released that year as this was a very prolific period for Clarke, in particular from 1974 onward when his output was directed by legendary producer Bunny Lee. The pairing resulted in a creative energy that resonates to this day. The release was recorded at Channel 1 with Bunny Lee producing, which of course means the band backing the popular Jamaican vocalist was The Aggrovators, which at the time included Robbie Shakespeare, Earl ""Chinna"" Smith, Augustus Pablo, and Aston “Family Man” Barrett. The release was mixed at King Tubby’s by Osbourne Ruddock…aka King Tubby. Crucial all the way around. Now is the time to rediscover a classic of the genre, “Rockers Time Now”.

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Peter Tosh

Legalize It

27,99 €*

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Caroline)

Toots & The Maytals

Reggae Got Soul

34,99 €*

Surrounded By The Dreads At The National

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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After exploding onto the Jamaican music scene in the early ‘60s, the trio of Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert, Nathaniel ‘Gerry’ McCarthy and Henry ‘Raleigh’ Gordon - collectively known as the Maytals - establish themselves as one of the island’s leading acts with a series of ska hits for a number of local record producers. Now, 40 years after the group cut the tracks in Jamaica, the seminal LP finally receives the deluxe treatment it has long since deserved. Featured along with the original 10 tracks are an equal number of bonus tracks, comprising rare contemporary material, much of which has until now never seen issue.

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King Tubby

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Max Romeo & The Upsetters

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Originally issued in 1976 for the Fay Music imprint, here's the Dub classic re-printed for the 21st century on wax.

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War Ina Babylon

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Universal)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Negusa Nagast)

Big Youth

Jahman of Syreen

7" | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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/ hotter fire ... Colored Vinyl

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Pre-Historians

Free Yourself

Set Du Free / Dub Born Free

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Pre-Historians' legendary 1975 track "Free Yourself" is finally getting the 7" reissue it deserves. Produced by Junior Smith (The Itals) and Elias Stewart, this roots classic from Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica, stands as a gold standard of 70s Roots music. Its powerful message remains as relevant today as ever. Special thanks to Richard McPherson for helping bring this essential reissue to life.

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Niney The Observer

10" | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Jamaican)

13,99 €*

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Joe Gibbs Music)

Max Romeo

Stop Pickin On Me

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Tyrone Taylor / Black Disciples

Birds Of A Feather / Death Before Dishonour

7" | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

Tyrone Taylor / Black Disciples

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Another inferno is ignited by the legendary producer Jack Ruby in the next installment of the reissue series. Once again, featuring the iconic Tyrone Taylor with "Birds of a Feather," whose vocals soar above a foundation of pure roots reggae, originally recorded in 1976. The heat doesn't stop there, as for the first time on 7-inch vinyl, we unleash the fury of "Death Before Dishonour," an instrumental by Jack Ruby's militant Black Disciples backing band with seriously blazing horns that leave an undeniable mark. This is the first time ever that "Birds of a Feather" and its instrumental counterpart are paired together.

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Move Up Black Man / Free Rhodesia

12" | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Top Ranking Sound)

The Boris Gardiner Happening

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Get ready for a double dose of roots fire with the next Jack Ruby reissue! This 12" packs a serious punch on both sides. First up, the legendary Tyrone Taylor with "Move Up Black Man." Originally recorded in 1976, this anthem for empowerment is finally getting its rightful release as a single. Next up, for an absolute deep roots experience, we have "Free Rhodesia" a monumental instrumental on the "Rockfort Rock" rhythm featuring the full lineup of the Black Disciples backing band. Jack Ruby himself introduces the band one by one, and for those who remember, this track gets a mention in the iconic film "Rockers," where Ruby requests the drumming talents of the one and only Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace.

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Ultra Super Dub Vol. 1

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

26,99 €*

7" | 1975 | US | Reissue (Ja-Man)

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG+

Still in shrink but opened with hype sticker. Cover is close to NM. With booklet. US reissue from 2022.

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Augustus Pablo

Liberation

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Lantern Rec.)

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

slightly warped vinyl. 2014 reissue.

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Clement Bushay

Dread In Session

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Island)

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Rare reggae collection originally released in 1975. Featuring guest musicians Ken Boothe, Delroy Washington, Bob Davis, Gene Rondo and former members of the Cimarons. Some of the tracks have been recorded at the Black Arc Studio with engineer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. All tracks produced by Clem Bushay.

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Burning Spear

Marcus Garvey

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Onlyroots)

Johnny Clarke

Be Upright Natty Dread

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1975 | JM | Reissue (Tuff Gong)

Jah Live

Release: 1975 / JM – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

2LP | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Pressure Sounds)

Yabby You & The Prophets

Conquering Lion

41,99 €*

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Rasta Pon Top Colored Vinyl Edition

Twinkle Brothers

LP | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Hornin Sounds)

Laxton Ford

Hurry Come Up

13,99 €*

Owen Grey / Delroy Wilson

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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70's Jamaican Roots produced by Lloyd Charmers.

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Natty Bongo / The King

7" | 1975 | US | Reissue (Justice)

Release: 1975 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (MONLY ROOTS)

Larry Marshall

I Admire You

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Ruddy Thomas / We The People Band

Grandfather Bogle / Part 2

7" | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Pressure Sounds)

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Johnny Clarke / King Tubby & The Aggrovators

If You Should Lose Me / Straight To Edwards Head

7" | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Jackpot)

Clive Chin Presents Randy's Dub

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Re-issue, 1975 Bunny Lee production, on blue vinyl.

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The Impact All-Stars

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Only Roots)

21,99 €*

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lead Us Father / Lead Us Dub

African Brothers

7" | 1974 | JM | Reissue (Black Roots)

30,99 €*

Clement Bushay / Carl Bert

Release: 1974 / JM – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

2001 reissue

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Reggae For Lovers

LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

29,99 €*

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissued here - for the first time - this ultra-rare reggae album originally released in 1974. Considered by many to be the first reggae "lovers" album ever, conceived by producer Clement Bushay and reggae singer Carl Bert. Featuring: The Cimarons, Jackie Parris, Junior English, Dego Sensation. Engineers: Steve Wadey, Clem Bushay and Lee Perry ... Four unreleased tracks from the original versions are included here!

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LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Island)

Natty Dread

Peace And Love - Wadadasow

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited 180 gram vinyl LP pressing including original artwork. Natty Dread is considered Bob Marley's finest album, the ultimate reggae recording of all time. This was Marley's first album without former band mates Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston, and the first released as Bob Marley & the Wailers. The material presented here defines what reggae was originally all about, with political and social commentary mixed with religious paeans to Jah. Bob Marley was a Jamaican reggae singer, song writer, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. His music in the 70s established his worldwide reputation and produced his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, with sales of more than 75 million records.

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Dadawah

LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (Antarctica Starts Here)

29,99 €*

Ernest Wilson / Simon Nyabinghi

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Michael George Henry (aka Ras Michael and, for this lone release, Dadawah) was born in 1943 in Saint Mary Parish, in northeastern Jamaica. Henry was raised in a Rastafari community when the religious movement was still in its infancy and marginalized within Jamaica. It was there that he began performing Nyahbinghi, the Rastafarian devotional music that combines the influences of African drumming and Black gospel. Henry found himself in Kingston in the late 1950s where he worked for Coxsone Dodd at the legendary Studio One. By 1968, he had formed the group Sons of Negus and the first overtly Rasta record label, Zion Disc. As Rasta filtered into the mainstream, Henry released more music including albums for Trojan, Dynamic and Grounation labels. Originally released in 1974, Peace And Love – Wadadasow is Dadawah’s magnum opus. Produced by Lloyd Charmers, the album features slinky basslines, wah-wah guitar, hypnotic keyboards, dubbed-out studio trickery and, of course, the propulsive drumming and rhythmic chanting characteristic of Nyahbinghi. Antarctica Starts Here presents the first widely available domestic release of Peace and Love - Wadadasow. This reissue is part of an archival series that focuses on Trojan’s essential ’60s and ’70s catalogue. Liner notes by JR Gonne.

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I Know Myself / I Know My Dub

7" | 1974 | EU | Reissue (All Nations)

Flesh Of My Skin Blood Of My Blood

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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One of the two new 7" from All Nations Records coming early 2022 is a rework of a legendary tune that all reggae fans know. “I Know Myself” from Ernest Wilson has been a regular play by all champion sounds from Sir Cosxone to Jah Shaka and alikes since late 70’s. Never would be the intention to do better, but All Nations Records likes to do his thing a little bit different, so Simon Nyabinghi has rebuilt the tune entirely in his studio in 2022 style. With a clever recipe of carefully picked sounds and a grooving way of playing, it has the original vibes with a bouncing twist that should suit to all original fans and beyond. All in all, a great humble tribute to a legendary artist sadly gone to zion earlier in 2021.

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Keith Hudson

LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (17 North Parade)

LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Outstanding re-issue of 1974 roots classic album in expanded and remastered form! - The original 1974 release of Keith Hudson's "Flesh Of My Skin" showcased the enduring strength and pivotal importance of the development of reggae music, Keith Hudson's complete mastery of the genre and the unqualified praise that followed its release was fully justified. This suburb re-master features the original mix available for the first time since the 1974 Mamba pressing and comes with the addition of the 7-inch single only "Darkest Night Version" and the restoration of the lost "My Nocturne" omitted from the 1988 & 2004 remix versions, also includes the previously unreleased "Hunting Version". Liner notes are written by Keith Hudson’s official biographer Vincent Ellis.

Original Quotes: "The most moving, satisfying piece of Jamaican music I've heard since "Catch A Fire" and surpasses that album, this is the album of the year without a doubt" (Carl Gayle, Black Music Magazine)

"One of the best albums to be released this year, it combines strong, heavy rhythms with strong, heavy lyrics" (Chris Lane, Blues And Soul Magazine)

"Flesh Of My Skin" is the most potent reggae performance in a long, long while, a remarkable piece of music". (Let It Rock Magazine)

Packaging: LP vinyl with liner notes printed on the inner sleeve, packed into matt UV finish Sleeve, box lot 25

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Toots & The Maytals

In The Dark

26,99 €*