Roots & Culture 617 Items

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Dig This Way)

Abeng

Run Come Rally

12" | 2022 | EU | Original (Dig This Way)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Following the inspiration of the great 70's Roots, Abeng drop this brand new Heavy Weight Roots track " Run Come Rally " spreading Gathering and Unity Vibes. After a long time of de-socialization "locked in Babylon, it's time to gather and be free" he sangs.

Abeng, the multi-instrumentalist "roots-head" arranges, plays and sings the whole track. This project signs a new co-operation for our label in order to follow our ideal of worldwide connections!!! Flip side "No Botha Dub" is the dub version coming from our friend Michael Exodus at the Dub Basement Studio in Rome.

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Abeng

Sun Will Rise

Melodies From The House Of Levi

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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We are glad to present to you the 1st Abeng Maxi 12'' : "Sun Will Rise" and "Eastern Lights" are two instrumentals based on the same riddim, one a way style Roots & Culture Music done during the LockDown of 2020. Mix and Dubwises are handled by Roberto Sanchez at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio (es) , ready to play loud on your HiFi or Sound System!

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Addis Pablo

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Global Beats)

31,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Africa Unite)

Africa Unite

Non È Fortuna

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Sounds Of Yemen (1962-1987)

Aharon Amram

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Fortuna)

38,99 €*

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Planets)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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An anthology spanning three decades of haunting funk, soul, and disco, from the undisputed godfather of Yemenite-Israeli music, Aharon Amram.

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Aj Brown

Human Nature

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Black Carbon Feat. Chronixx

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (I Grade / Before Zero)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Everything Bless Feat. Tiken Jah Fakoly

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (I Grade / Before Zero)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Higher Bound)

Free Indeed

23,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Available on April 20th, we're excited to unveil "Free Indeed" by Akae Beka and Higher Bound Productions on vinyl for the first time as part of our ongoing collaboration with Higher Bound Productions.

Produced in 2012, this remarkable collection represents a tapestry of deeply resonant melodies and emotions showcasing the perfect harmony between Vaughn Benjamin and producer Ryan 'Ishence' Willard showcasing their undeniable artistry. With each note and lyric, they both paint a vivid portrait of their shared creative vision, demonstrating an unparalleled synergy and depth of expression. "Free Indeed" ships on 4/20.

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12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Before Zero)

Living Testament

26,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Vaughn Benjamin, the voice of Midnite and Akae Beka, was one of the best and most prolific reggae vocalists of the modern era. He was a scholar, poet, teacher, and solver of mysteries. A voracious reader, he was incredibly creative - constantly writing poems and songs. Those close to him advise that he had a photographic memory, which helps explain the broad field of topics he discussed with precise detail in his work. He released over 70 albums in a 20-year period.

Living Testament is the final album Vaughn Benjamin recorded before he transitioned in November of 2019. In late October of 2019, he travelled to Grass Valley, California, recording this 11-track album at Ras Biblical’s studio, Trinity Farm, over a period of 2 days. The producers gathered 11 masterful musicians on these tracks, including Manuel “Go A Chant” Guerra, Denfield “Ras Pulse” Potter, Walker Pillow, Scott Lynwood Davis, Befekadu Assefa and Tuff Lion. Together, these musicians weaved together a powerful family of songs that that tell a timeless and truly unique story, a masterpiece of roots reggae.

Living Testament includes the single ‘Who Will Go For Us’ which was released on January 6th 2024 with a video filmed on location in Ethiopia. In the coming weeks, we’ll be speaking with Go A Chant and Biblical, who were present for the creation of this album. We’ll learn about these recording sessions and what happened behind the scenes.

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7" | 2024 | EU | Original (I Grade / Before Zero)

Sow And The Reap

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Before Zero)

Akae Beka & Zion High

Mek A Menshun

26,99 €*

LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Before Zero)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Akae Beka's inimitable style of rich, deep, multi-layered songwriting, uncompromising devotion to RasTafari and soulful healing melodies developed over decades performing with St. Croix based band Midnite and countless recordings. At the point of his untimely passing in 2019, he had released over 70LP's. He is without a doubt one of the most prolific reggae artists ever known.

The stellar production trinity that is Zion I Kings have been involved collectively and individually in creating some of the most highly regarded contributions to the vast Akae Beka catalogue. The timeless songs of 'Mek A Menshun' amply reward the listener who can penetrate into the mystical musical realms of Rastafari. Longtime fans of Midnite and Akae Beka will note that Vaughn Benjamin's singing on 'Mek a Menshun' reached new heights of melodic delivery and emotional intensity. Coupled with his always poetic and insightful lyrics, these 10 original songs rank among his best recordings to date. The title track 'Mek A Menshun' includes vocals by Protoje Grammy (R)-nominated artist.

Mek A Menshun features the stellar musicianship of the ZIK distinguished in typical fashion by the rock-solid drumming of Lloyd "Junior" Richards. On this album, his playing is complemented by Aston Barrett Jr. ("By Day", "Only Now") and Kirk Bennett ( "Kagm Mystory", "Mek A Menshun"). The signature stylings of the other core ZIK musicians are augmented by horns (Andrew "Drew Keys" Stoch -trombone, Donald "Jahbless" Toney -saxophone), flute- Sheldon "Attiba" Bernard, kette- Andrew "Bassie" Campbell, and the guitar of Chet Samuel. ZIK guitarist Andrew "Moon" Bain contributes a string arrangement on "Only Now". Throughout the album, Laurent "Tippy I" Alfred's spot-on organ shuffle bubbles the rhythm forward. Many of the 'Mek A Menshun' tracks were among the last recordings done by the veteran engineer Gary Woung.

Originally released digitally and on CD, this LP is now being released for the first time on as a 12" vinyl LP courtesy of Before Zero Records.

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Akae Beka & Zion I Kings

Portals

Al & Freddy / The New Establis

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Akae Beka's inimitable style, developed over decades performing with St. Croix based band Midnite. At the point of his untimely passing in 2019, he had released over 70LP's. His prolific output coupled with his uniquely rich, deep, multilayered songwriting and uncompromising devotion to RasTafari has earned him a place amongst the reggae legends.
The production trinity, Zion I Kings have been involved collectively and individually in co-creating some of the most highly regarded contributions to the vast Akae Beka catalogue.
Now available on 12" vinyl courtesy of Before Zero Records, Portals was originally released on CD and Digital in 2016. It garnered critical acclaim and held position in the billboard charts top 10 for 2 weeks. Produced collaboratively between Zion I Kings and Vaughn Benjamin (Akae Beka), who co-produced & arranged 5 of the 13 songs himself, alongside the ZIK players in St. Croix's Aqua Sounds Studio. The album's sound continues a trajectory of textural, guitar-driven roots reggae that Zion I Kings and Padraic Coursey first explored on the track "Weather the Storm" on 2014's Beauty for Ashes.
Now available on 12" vinyl courtesy of Before Zero Records.

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I Was Born A Freeman / Freeman Pt. 2 Black Vinyl Edition

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Studio One)

33,99 €*

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Al & Freddy / The New Establis

I Was Born A Freeman / Freeman Pt. 2 Colored Vinyl Edition

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Studio One)

37,99 €*

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Take It Easy Agency)

Alam

Rise

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2016 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Alborosie

Freedom & Fyah

LP | 2016 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 2016 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jetzt neu aufgelegt und wieder auf Lager! - "Freedom & Fyah" ist das Studioalbum, das ursprünglich im Sommer 2016 veröffentlicht wurde. Zu den Gästen gehören Protoje, Ky-mani Marley, Sugus, Sandy Smith und Pupa Avril. Aufgenommen, abgemischt und produziert wurde der Longplayer von Alborosie mit zusätzlichen Arbeiten von James "Bonzai" Caruso, Errol "Flabba" Holt, Phillip "Winta" James und mehr. Holen Sie sich jetzt Ihr Exemplar!

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Alborosie

Freedom & Fyah

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Baco)

Release: 2016 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

Cover with bumped corners

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Alpha Blondy

Eternity

34,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Collision Of An Ancient Mind And A Modern World

Alpha Steppa

2LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Steppas)

28,99 €*

Alvaro S.S. & His Jamming Sessions

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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This essential album is a standout in the world of dub, reggae, and sound system culture. Featuring a remarkable collection of 10 powerful vocal tracks and 10 profound dub mixes that highlight Alpha Steppa's unique and innovative production style. Bringing together a global lineup of some of the most exciting voices in contemporary reggae, from Jamaica, the UK, Zimbabwe, the Seychelles, Brazil, the USA, Senegal, Italy, and Spain. “Collision of an Ancient Mind and a Modern World” intertwines the rich heritage of dub reggae with a vibrant, futuristic musical landscape.

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Volume 1

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Alvaro S.S. & His Jamming Sessions

Volume 2

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

Alvin Davis & Alien Dread

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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I am Álvaro Sosa, a bassist musician originally from Cd. Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico, where I grew up and which remains my home to this day. Since my childhood, I have felt a great passion for music, exploring various rhythms and genres. However, Latin rhythms have always been a fundamental part of my life, thanks to the influence of my family. Although I didn't admit it at first, I understood that these rhythms were part of my identity and were rooted in my roots. Approximately 10 years ago, the idea of a Jamaican music project arose in my mind, an inspiration that grew up since I discovered these rhythms that I fell in love with. This music fueled my desire to play an instrument, consolidating my dedication to this beautiful profession. However, due to my development as a musician and resource limitations at the time, I was unable to shape the project. My love for Jamaican music persisted, and accepting that I could not replicate its authentic sound, I decided to fuse the Latin rhythms I have known since my childhood, with Jamaican music. This is how the project was born, impregnated with that Latin essence, evident in each song and in the session format that gives me the freedom to collaborate with musicians I admire. The challenge for this year is to bring the project to live stages, an idea that was not initially in my plans, but given the demand of those who appreciate the project, I am willing to make it a reality. The new album follows the same concept as the first, a journey through Latin American Ska with some Reggae and Rocksteady as well, maintaining the essence of The Jamming Sessions. It includes new collaborations, more solid arrangements and an improvement in recording quality, because a work done with love and respect deserves the best. I’m sure that those who enjoyed Vol.1 will fall in love with Vol.2. Featuring 11 flavored songs, this album represents my musical passion evolution.

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My Homeland & My Homeland Dub

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Iron Sound)

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (La Tempesta Dub)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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* The 7” A side, ‘My Homeland’, is a Sax/Hornz instrumental track and features top Jamaican Hornzman, Alvin Davis. The B side has a heavyweight Dub from Alien Dread.

Alvin is also well known ref Jazz and other musical areas, as well as Reggae and has worked with many Jazz, Soul and mainstream artists including: Andy Hamilton, Rose Royce, Prince, Edwin Starr, The Foundations, Neville Staples (Specials & Fun Boy Three), Jackie Graham, Nigel Kennedy and Reggae-wise, Alton Ellis, Macka B, Maxi Priest and David Hinds (Steel Pulse) and many others.

An alternate version of A side track will be featured on the forthcoming Alvin Davis & Alien Dread album: Dreadland (Iron Sound).

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Andrew I,Reggie Amma

Ask Them

15,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | US | Original (Digikiller)

Angela Hoytt

I Love You Dready

8,99 €* 14,99 € -40%

LP | 2024 | JP | Original (Gardenia Garden)

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Killer female roots vocal on the tuff lick of the 'Java' rhythm that we released other cuts on (see above links). This tune was originally released on 12" on Park Heights' Son of a Gun label, under the name 'Park Heights Angel' aka Angel Hoytt. This is the first release on 45, and the A-side vocal cut is an alternate previously unreleased mix.

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Asuka Ando

Double Happiness

40,99 €*

Augustus Pablo And Rockers All Stars

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Asuka Ando, Japan's leading Lovers Rock diva, has finally completed her highly anticipated 3rd album! Wearing a gradation of pink and violet tinged with mature colors, the song sings about "the joy that comes from layering" (double Happiness), and a new masterpiece of Japanese Lovers Rock is born!

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Lightning And Thunder

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Onlyroots / Pablo International)

22,99 €*

LP | 2016 | UK | Original (Original Rockers)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Previously unreleased recordings and dubplate from the 70's

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Augustus Pablo

Original Rockers

19,99 €*

Release: 2016 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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10" | 2016 | UK | Original (Dug Out)

Augustus Pablo

The Sun

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Wita)

Release: 2016 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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First time out for this wildly raw dubplate, sister-recording to the Pablo master-rhythm, shot through with other-worldly, illusively allusive incantation.
Surely that's Family Man stalking a sunken cavern, and his bro battering all seven shades out of his drum-kit, like Meters on fire; and Chinna on guitar, glazed and violent. The mixing rears up right in your face.
Producer Gussie Clarke says Theophilus 'Easy Snappin' Beckford is playing piano, with the front removed so he can strum the strings (like he finally snapped) — but he credits the work overall to Augustus Pablo.
Transferred from acetate — fuss-pots don't grumble, just be humble — though the flip brings a clutch of criss, unmissable alternates, direct from Gussie's tape-room (where the files are entitled ‘Classical Illusion / The Sun’).
Heavy, heavy funk. Simplicity People dug in. Stunning.

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Automatic City

Hum Drum

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Reggae & Dancehall

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Aya Nakano And The Bremen

Tenki Yohou Weather Forecast / Mirai (Future) Reggae Disco Rockers Remix Clear Vinyl Edtion

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Flower)

23,99 €*

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Hits38)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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AYA Nakano AND THE Bremen, whose previous single disappeared from stores in an instant, are back with their new single! The Reggae Disco Rockers have remixed "Tenki Yohou (Weather Forecast)," a well-received song from their second album, and "Mirai (Future)," a famous ballad recorded as a duo with a guitar, into a beautiful and groovy Lovers Rock remix! This is a must-listen! It is now available in a limited edition clear vinyl.

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Aza Lineage

One Draw / Version

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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One Day 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Europe Exclusive

Bambu Station

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Soulbeats)

36,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

Bandits

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Baodub Music)

Baodub

Kunta Kinte Refix

10,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Barrington Levy, Trinity Aka Junior Brammer

Tell Dem Already / Genocide

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Irie Ites)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Very Best Of - Storybook Revisited

Barry Biggs

LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Burning Sounds)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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You're Welcome / Welcome Rock

Barry Biggs

10" | 2022 | EU | Original (Afrik)

12,99 €*

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Southside Productions)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Barry Bigg, killer roots tune from the 70's with King Tubby's Dub. On the flip, Robbie Lyn previously unreleased keyboard version.

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Barry Issac

Rasta See Them A Come

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Room In The Sky)

Barry Issacs & Deemus J

Revolution Deh Yah

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2022 | EU | Original (X-Ray Production)

Bazbaz/Manudigital

#Lovebordel EP

23,79 €* 27,99 € -15%

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Just A Man Black Friday Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Beres Hammond

LP | 2024 | Reissue (Vp /Harmony House)

TBA

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Release: 2024 / Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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1979’s Just A Man reveals an early version of lover's rock master Beres Hammond, an R&B/ Disco crooner – and quite a convincing one. This 1979 album presents a who's who of reggae heavyweights and contains the highly-sought-after UK Soul hit “Do This World A Favour,” plus seven other full length and funky tracks that treat listeners to a different side of Beres’ roots.
This newly re-mastered, colored vinyl edition will feature the super-rare “Rolls Royce cover art,” originally released on the Joe Gibbs label. It was produced by Joe Gibbs, arranged by Willie Lindo, and engineered by Errol Thompson. Featured musicians include Val Douglas, Mikey Chung, Dean Fraser, Clive Hunt, Harold Butler, Robbie Lyn, and Pam Hall on vocals.

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Beres Simpson (Proince Hammer)

Romans

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Tuff Scout)

6,59 €* 11,99 € -45%

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Shaka)

Beverley Williams

Sufferation

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

Big Boss Sound

The Loafer Rides Again

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Evidence Music)

Big Red

Blood & Victory

31,99 €*

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | UK | Reissue (Universal)

Big Youth

Dread Locks Dread

34,99 €*

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Tuff Scout)

Release: 2024 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Originally released on Klik Records, in 1975, Dread Locks Dread became one of the new Front Line label’s first key releases when reissued in 1978.

One of reggae’s best and most recognizable ‘toasters’, Big Youth broke new ground as a DJ in the early ’70s with a flowing, chant-like cadence that was equal parts melodic and invigorating, applying his infectious vocal approach to heavy social and political lyrics.

A huge favourite of the punk and new wave artists at the time of release, Big Youth was embraced by The Clash, via Don Letts, and PiL, amongst others. John Lydon was part of Richard Branson’s A&R envoy to Jamaica, helping sign credible artists to his new Front Line reggae label.

Featuring the legendary Skin, Flesh & Bones band, formed around Lloyd Parks (bass), drummer Sly Dunbar (before he started working with Robbie Shakespeare), Ansel Collins on keyboards, and trombonist Vin Gordon. The album was produced by Tony Robinson and Errol Thompson and mixed at the famous Joe Gibb’s studio.

Dread Locks Dread skanks from punchy, rhythm-heavy reggae to the deepest, dubbiest roots. The hypnotic Some Like It Dread reworks Dennis Brown’s “Some Like It Hot”, where the DJ’s toast is entwined with a bluesy harmonica (the dub version re-titled (Black Man Message). Also features a fiery version of Burning Spear’s “Marcus Garvey” (Marcus Garvey Dread), a tasty take on the John Holt classic “Keep on Moving” – Moving On and a scintillating dub of the Techniques’ rocksteady masterpiece You Don’t Care.

Not your typical DJ album by any means, the music equals the toasts and vice versa – an essential release for a dub fan or a Big Youth supporter.

Re-mastered at Abbey Road Studios, London.

Out of print for over 20 years!

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Big Youth

Live Right

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Wagram)

Biga*Ranx

Eh Yo

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | UK | Original (333)

Bionic Singer

Botha Warning

7" | 2024 | Reissue (Pecking's)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Another big Shaka tune from the late 1980s - Bionic Singer's anti-apartheid shot 'Botha Warning' - coming out of the same Jamaazima vaults as Hugh Maddo's Pop Style LP that we reissued late last year under the kind courtesy of the imprint's Nami Harmon.

The late Bionic Singer a.k.a Osbert Maddo, or more commonly Madoo, was brought up in East Kingston and as a child attended the legendary Alpha Boys School. He began singing together with his brother UU Madoo (aka Hugh Maddo) and soon became a regular on the Stereophonic soundsystem during the late 1970s. Recording mainly with Joe Gibbs & Errol Thompson and for Winston Riley's famed Techniques stable through the early '80s, he then moved to the US in 1983. Ceasing to record for a period, he returned towards the end of the decade under the Bionic Singer alias on the Bronx-based Jamaazima label, recording this searing indictment of South Africa's apartheid government under P.W. Botha following his stroke in 1989.credits

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Bitty McLean

My One & Only / Dub

12,99 €*

Release: 2024 / Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Real Rock)

Black Roots

Blackheart Man

10,49 €* 13,99 € -25%

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Journey Gold Marble Vinyl Edition

Black Symbol

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Reggae Archive)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Golden Gems)

African Love / Dub

10,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Grammy-winning outfit Black Uhuru is one of the most known and beloved reggae bands of all times. The group was formed in 1972 in Waterhouse, Kingston. Initially known simply as ‘Uhuru’ (the Swahili word for ‘freedom’) it was formed by the likes of Garth Dennis, Don Carlos and Duckie Simpson. But it wasn’t until 1977, when Errol Nelson and Michael Rose joined Duckie to replace Carlos and Dennis, that they started to build a solid reputation both in Jamaica and the UK with a stream of now legendary albums. African Love is part of Black Uhuru’s debut album ‘Love Crisis’, produced and mixed by Prince Jammy in 1977. The somehow ‘raw’ production quality of this early versions allows the listener to sink into the band’s unmistakable talent."

We are happy to unveil a new collaboration with prolific Jamaican singer and producer Mike Brooks. Born in the Westmoreland parish in the early 1950s, Mike Brooks’ journey in music kicked off around the legendary Channel One studio where he was involved with Lloyd Park’s Skin Flesh and Bones band for some time, before devoting himself to singing and producing, mainly through his own ‘Teams’ label.

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Live At Soledad Prison 1982

2LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Tabou1)

41,99 €*

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2022 | EU | Reissue (Law)

New Day

Release: 2022 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | Original (Universal)

Red

22,99 €*

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Faword Is The Way / Faword Is The Way Version

Blaze Mob

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Shamala)

8,99 €*

Scootering On! / Marseille Soreil

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Watt" rhythm.

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Blue Beat Players

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Green Union)

LP | 2024 | Original (Common Ground Intl.)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Blue Beat Players' latest music release is now available! “Scootering on!”, a power ska tune that starts with the exhaust note of “Lambretta” (The NUMBERS!) and features Masayuki “Marc” Hayashi's vocal and chorus interplay, is included on the A-side. The B-side is “Marseile Soreil”, an authentic lovers' rock full of love dedicated to Yumi, a member of the band who passed away earlier this year.

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Blue Rhythm Combo

Magumba

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Les Rythmes Ruban)

Blundetto Pupajim

Tancardub

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (La Scimmia)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Les Rythmes Ruban invites you to immerse yourself again in the unique sonic universe of Pupajim and Blundetto. ”Tancardub” is the Dub versions of Tancarville LP. Rock on!

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Blundetto X Pupajim

Tancarville

19,99 €*

All In One Red Yellow Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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After the digital release of their first EP last September, which already accumulated over 1 million streams on Spotify, Blundetto and Pupajim return on a full-length version of their recent collaboration.

Les Rythmes Ruban invites you to immerse yourself again in the unique sonic universe of Pupajim and Blundetto. They welcome saxophonist Laurent Bardainne on "Les Plages du 22" and deliver 8 tracks blending Roots Reggae and Poetry.

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Bob Marley

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (L.M.L.R.)

44,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Charly)

Bob Marley & Friends

The Bob Marley Songbook

33,29 €* 36,99 € -10%

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Sun Is Shining Multicolored Vinyl Version

Bob Marley

3LP | 2016 | EU | Original (Not Now)

39,99 €*

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Bob Marley & The Chineke! Orchestra

Bob Marley With The Chineke! Orchestra

CD | 2022 (Universal)

Release: 2022

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Bob Marley & The Chineke! Orchestra

Bob Marley With The Chineke! Orchestra Limited Dlx.

2CD | 2022 (Universal)

Release: 2022

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Bob Marley & The Wailers & Chineke! Orchestra

Bob Marley With The Chineke! Orchestra

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Island)

33,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Bob Marley & The Wailers Chineke! Orchestra

Bob Marley With The Chineke! Orchestra

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Universal)

19,99 €* 24,99 € -20%

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Live At The Record Plant 73 Green Vinyl Edtion

Bob Marley & The Wailers

LP | 2024 | EU (The Vinyl Champ)

18,99 €*

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Cult Legends)

Release: 2024 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Bob Marley is considered one of the pioneers of reggae. The Jamaican singer and songwriter formed Bob Marley & The Wailers in the sixties, with worldwide success following in the 70’s. By 1973, Marley was a superstar. Reggae's most transcendent and iconic figure, Bob Marley was the first Jamaican artist to achieve this international level of superstardom. This live studio recording is the peak of his career and features hits like ‘Get Up Stand Up’ and ‘Lively Up Yourself’.

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Bob Marley & The Wailers

Oakland Fm 1979

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. He is considered to beone of the pioneers of reggae. Marley began his professional musical career in 1963, after forming Bob Marley & The Wailers. The group attained international success in 1973. Reggae’s most transcendent and iconic figure, Bob Marley was the first Jamaican artist to achieve international superstardom. Including the hits “I Shot The Sheriff”, “No Woman No Cry”, “Is This Love” and more.

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Bob Marley & The Wailers

Punky Reggae Party

12" | 2022 | US (Island)

14,99 €*

Release: 2022 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Walking The Proud Land Orange Vinyl Edition

Bob Marley

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Pearl Hunters)

Bongo Man Byfield, Stranger Cole

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Recorded live at the Record Plant Sausalito CA, October 1973. 180gr

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Run Joe / Bongo Man

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Duke / Buyreggae)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Studio Reggae Bash Volume 2

Booboo'zzz All Stars

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Baco Music)

23,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Studio Reggae Bash Volume 3

Booboo'zzz All Stars

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Baco Music)

18,74 €* 24,99 € -25%

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2022 | US | Original (Now-Again)

Boris Gardiner

Ultra Super Dub V.1

28,99 €*

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Baco Music)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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1970s Jamaica suffered an unprecedented stretch of political turmoil and violence, and as the country’s economy and morale collapsed, reggae and its offshoots exploded worldwide. Boris Gardiner enjoyed great success leading bands, issuing albums that mixed reggae, ska, soul and funk, and collaborating with the likes of Lee (Scratch) Perry and Herman Chin-Loy in their legendary studios and playing on hundreds of records. So many that he lost count. Sometime around the issue of his Boris Gardiner Happening Is What’s Happening album - a Loft classic, with David Mancuso favoring Gardiner’s take of Booker T. and the MG’s “Melting Pot” at his legendary gathering - and his soundtrack to Every N----r Is A Star, famously sampled by Kendrick Lamar and used as the introduction to the film Moonlight, two albums - Ultra Super Dub Vols. 1 and 2 - credited to The Boris Gardiner Happening - two albums so obscure that for the longest time Boris wasn’t even aware that they existed. Following classics such as King Tubby’s Dub From the Roots and Augustus Pablo’s King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown, Miami-based Alty East’s Ultra Records took instrumentals Gardiner created for a run of 45s, and created and issued these compilations of dubbed out originals and JA renditions of songs by Otis Redding, Clarence Carter, Betty Wright, Jimmy “Bo” Horne and Ultra label-mate Frankie Zhivago Young. Released in tiny runs in handmade, silkscreened, paste-on covers, they have become some of the most sought after Jamaican albums. Now, issued under Boris’ guidance, and with a detailed booklet by Jeff Mao, which delves into the deep scene which birthed these remarkable records, we can finally consider the last, unheard portion of this landmark musician’s career.

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Brahim

Ainsi Vivent Les Hommes

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Riding On A High & Windy Day

Breezy

7" | 2024 | EU | Reissue (Digikiller)

13,49 €* 14,99 € -10%

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Youz)

Release: 2024 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Here's the inaugural release in a new series from the archives of the late great engineer & producer Philip Smart. Philip's resume is impeccable - early friend and collaborator of Augustus Pablo, radio host and dj, first apprentice of King Tubby, and founder, producer and engineer at one of the major reggae studios of New York City history, Hc&f. Many years back our brother label Goldshop did a series of 45 reissues of the dancehall classics from Philip's Eclipse label. We always wanted to go deeper, but time moves fast, and unfortunately, Philip left us in 2014. But everything in due course, and now with his estate we've gone thru the archives to assemble a fantastic series of releases. This first release is a must - produced by Philip during his time as engineer at Tubby's studio, this is an awesome rockers style take on the moody Paragons classic. The flip features a classic blueprint mid 70s Tubby's style dub, HPF in effect with the first Prince, Philip Smart at the helm. Originally released thru Brooklyn's legendary Keith's record shop back around the time it was recorded.

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Broussai

Solidaires

20,39 €* 23,99 € -15%

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2022 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

Brown Sugar

Black Pride

I'm In Love With A Dreadlocks

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Black Pride' is the seminal Lovers Rock tune from Brown Sugar pressed loud for the first ever time on this new one-off press limited-edition (just 1,000 copies worldwide) 12" on Soul Jazz Records! Brown Sugar formed in London in 1976 made up of teenagers Pauline Catlin, Caron Wheeler and Carol Simms. After Brown Sugar Caron Wheeler became known worldwide as the vocalist in Soul II Soul and Carol Simms launched a successful solo career under the name 'Kofi'. "Black Pride" was originally released on the Lovers Rock label, a fledgling reggae label formed by musicians Dennis Bovell and John Kpiaye and producer Dennis Harris. Brown Sugar were unique - not only were they one of the most important of the first wave of lovers rock groups, they were the only group who managed to successfully blend together a reggae roots consciousness with a lovers rock sensibility. The classic 'Black Pride' perfectly reflects this unique sound.

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Brown Sugar

12" | 2022 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Living As A Brother / Caring For My Sister

Bunny Lie Lie, Scientist

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Trojan / Buyreggae)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Solomonic Singles, Pt. 2: Rise & Shine 1977-1986

Bunny Wailer

2LP | 2016 | JP | Reissue (Dub Store)

49,99 €*

Release: 2016 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Tread Along / Tread Along Version

Bunny Wailer

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Dub Store)

2LP | 2024 | Original (Island)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Two roots classics from Bunny Wailer originally released on the Solomonic label.

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Burning Spear

Social Living

38,99 €*

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | JP | Original (Rewind Dubs)

Bush Of Ghosts

Buddhists Tracks

35,99 €* 39,99 € -10%

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Happy People)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The first album by Bush of Ghosts, an Osaka-based band from the early 2000s, is being reissued on LP! This is the second in a series of Japanese dub reissues on the Rewind Dubs label. This is the first album by Bush of Ghost, a band based in Osaka in the early 2000s. The sound, which combines elements of Jamaican music such as roots reggae and dancehall with flavors of Latin American music such as cumbia and Afro-Cuban, is undoubtedly a unique work that leads you into a psychedelic world filled with humor and pleasant grooves. This special edition includes liner notes (in Japanese and English) with a rare interview with the band!

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Captain Accident

Wings

14,99 €*

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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I'll Make It Up / Hot And Sticky

Carl Dawkins

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Harlem Shuffle)

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (No Ice Cream Sound)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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About Carl Dawkins

Carl ‘Ras’ Dawkins was born on 1st August 1948 in Spanish Town, Jamaica, the son of a Jazz drummer… After moving to Kinston, young Carl attended Kingston Senior School where his classmates included the great Slim Smith and Jimmy Riley, two of the former “Techniques”. In 1967, at the tender age of 19, Carl recorded for Karl ‘J.J.’ Johnson some of his original compositions including ‘cBaby I Love You’, ‘Running Shoes’ and ‘Hard Time’ with the Carib Beats as a musical backing band. ‘Baby I Love You’ with ‘Hard Time’ on the flip were subsequently issued on two Johnson’s labels (JJ Records, Sir J.J.) in 1967 in Jamaica and on the Rio label (a Doctor Bird subsidiary) in UK the same year. While ‘Baby I Love You’ was popular, it was the great ‘Hard Time’ that propelled the single to the top of the Jamaican charts. After a spell in prison for possession of marijuana, Carl recorded a collection of singles for producers such as Clancy Eccles, Lee Perry and Leslie Kong. He returned to JJ and found success again in 1970, when he recorded one of that year’s best-selling singles, the superb ‘Satisfaction’, swiftly followed by two other major hits the same year, ‘Get Together’ and ‘This Land’ which sold heavily despite being banned by the government for its hard-hitting lyrics on the state of Jamaica at the time. During the 70s he recorded one album for Harry J - “Bumpity Road” - and many great singles for a variety of record labels and producers before gradually withdrawing from the scene during the 80s. Many years later, Carl is still very much loved by its many fans around the world. He is rightly considered being one of Reggae's all-time greatest vocalists…

About This Release

This killer double sider is the first reissue of two super rare and outstanding tracks by the great Carl Dawkins. Both tracks have never been reissued until now.

The very much in demand “I’ll Make It Up” was previously released as B side to One Dollar Of Music on Duke Du-3 in 1968. On the B side, the brilliant “Hot And Sticky” was previously released on Rio R138 in 1967.

Both tracks were produced by the Jamaican reggae producer, J.J. Johnson who ran two record labels Sir J. J. and JJ Records from his Kingston shop on Orange Street, next door to Beverley's Records, where he was shot dead in 1972.

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Charlie P & Jman

This & That

14,99 €*

Chazbo Meets Ashanti Selah

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Hot off the press this riddim from No Ice Cream Sound sees Charlie P & Jman go truly back to back inna sound system style and pattern.

This instrumental fuses elements of both rubadub and roots. The heavy organic drums and the rattling bass line is seasoned with driving horns and a skank perfectly suited to the incredible lyricism of Jman & Charlie P. Don't sleep on this one, especially if you are after a hard copy as only a run of 300 X 45s will be up for grabs. A must have for any discerning collector.

The B side takes a delve into the depths of a true dub mix; an amalgamation of spring reverb and tape delays take this mix into a different listening space. The dub keeps true to the A side's rhythm while simultaneously entering a new realm which gives a nod to some of the great dub mixing engineers of our time.

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Through The Gates / 36 Chambers Of Dub

10" | 2016 | UK | Original (Ashanti Selah Music)

Release: 2016 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Soulbeats)

Cheikh Ibra Fam

Peace In Africa

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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10" | 2022 | UK | Original (Forever Living Originals)

Chronixx

Never Give Up