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Release: 2018 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Claudius Linton & The Inspirations

It Nice You

7" | 2018 | EU | Reissue (Spade / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2018 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Silvertones & The Mellotones

What A Botheration

7" | 2018 | EU | Reissue (Upsetter / Reggae Fever)

9,34 €* 10,99 € -15%

Release: 2018 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2018 | EU | Reissue (Boss Records / Reggae Fever)

The Pioneers

Goodies Are The Greatest

Release: 2018 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Linval Thompson

Look How Me Sexy

I Mo Jah / Phillip Fullwood

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Re-issue of the album from 1982, recorded at Channel One & Harry J Studios with the Roots Radics and mixed at Channel One by Soldgie Hamilton!- "Look How Me Sexy" features nine Linval Thompson productions while the hit title track, produced by Henry "Junjo" Lawes, features one of the top reggae riddims of its time ("I'm Not Getting Crazy"), which is most known by Frankie Paul's "Worries In The Dance". While most of the album's ten tracks fit the lovers rock style of the era, it also includes the brooding "I Spy", with the riddim that was also used for Eek-A-Mouse's "Do You Remember". Furthermore dubbed out versions exsist of "Are You Ready", "Call Me", "Things Couldn't Be The Same" and "Holding On To My Girlfriend", all mixed by Scientist and released in the´Greensleeves Dub Classic series.

Linval Thompson was one of the first reggae singers of his era to move into self-production, he was known initially as a roots and culture artist, recording for various producers including Bunny "Striker" Lee before initiating his own studio sessions in 1978. In 1979, he mentored Henry "Junjo" Lawes as a producer, who in turn would become one of the most successful producers of the early 1980s, eclipsing Thompson in terms of output.

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Rockers from the Land of Reggae / Words In Dub

2CD | 2018 | EU | Original (Pressure Sounds)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The 100th release on Pressure Sounds is the brilliant set of I Mo Jah's ‘Rockers from the Land of Reggae’ and ‘Words in Dub’, as two single vinyl releases, and a double cd. It's surprising that these two albums have not been re-released before, as both albums are seriously sought after. There will be 3 bonus tracks on each of the CDs. The albums come with full sleevenotes with excellent sound quality. The CD pack includes a full package with graphics and the usual high quality annotation and mastering. _____ . ______
Notes for the two albums:

A contemporary of Ras Michael & the Sons of Negus, Eric Donaldson and Freddie McKay, Philip Fullwood started out composing for Studio One and playing percussion for Burning Spear.

Both "Rockers from the Land of Reggae" and "Words in Dub" were backed by Sly & Robbie, Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace, Clive "Azul" Hunt, Bingy Bunny and Flabba Holt, among others.

The striking sleeve of "Rockers...", in black and white with green handwritten typography, told the story of Jamaica, with Arawaks overseeing the arrival of Christopher Columbus’ ship Santa Maria, whilst between two sound systems the dreads were dancing and smoking a spliff under a tree. The art was drawn by Magnus Johnstone, a painter and deejay who presented the radio show ‘Reggae Mukasa’ on WMBR, and would later become the foremost champion of the burgeoning hip hop scene in Boston.

“When I made "Rockers from the Land of Reggae" I was taking about 500 to Jamaica and I was told I had to have a license to go through the customs. I got fed up and I just leave the album with them. They wanted me to get a license and all them things, and I said ‘Why I want a license to bring my own thing to Jamaica?’. They said no, so I leave them at customs. I don’t know what happened to them. Maybe they sell them. And that was the end of it. I give the rest of them to Chin Randy’s in Jamaica Queens to distribute.”

And so "Rockers from the Land of Reggae" soon vanished into obscurity. By 1983 Phillip Fullwood had settled permanently in the US and virtually retired from music. Over the years, partly fuelled by its extreme rarity, the album’s reputation has grown immensely, and original copies now command a very high price. Phillip is thrilled that this reissue will now expose it to a wider audience.
“Life happen that way. I got kids and grandkids. I’m just a small guy who was with Spear and just tried to do my thing, like everybody else in the entertainment biz. My occupation, my passport you know says entertainer. Wishing a t’ing, yunno.”

"Words in Dub", the highly unique set, released in a stark hand-printed sleeve, comprised self-produced rhythm tracks and some donated by friends, such as ‘Africa Rock’, a dub of ‘See Dem Da’ (Jah Marcus Roots 7”) by Burning Spear, with member Rupert Wellington on lead vocals. The first side also featured dubs of Purple Lights’ ‘Pestilence’, fronted by the singer Bangie, and ‘Revolution’ by Jah Blue & The Originals, who included Winston Rodney’s brother. ‘Reorganize The Race (Marcus Say)’, with its dense layers of digital reverb in the intro, later features singing about ‘weeping and wailing’ also by Jah Blue & The Originals, though the vocal cut was never released. Several rhythms would later get a do-over by Phillip’s American-based group I-Mo-Jah, perhaps the most thrilling being ‘Jah Say Love’, rerecorded by I-Mo-Jah as ‘Peace & Love’. ‘Hotter Fire In Babylon’ is a dub of Burning Spear’s ‘Spear Burning’ (Spear 7”), and the album closes with ‘Bubbling’, a dub of ‘Maybe’ (Yah Congo 12”) recorded by Phillip’s long-time friend Eric Donaldson.

The original recordings were primarily laid at Channel One with Barnabas and Crucial Bunny at the mixing board, with ‘Hotter Fire In Babylon’ recorded at Randy’s by Chin Randy himself, and ‘Bubbling’ at Dynamic Studio. The final dub mixes were done at Channel One and also at the legendary Black Ark by Phillip Fullwood’s own hands.

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Studio One Freedom Sounds - Studio One In The 60s

2LP | 2018 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

28,99 €*

River Come Down / Movin Round

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Studio One Freedom Sounds is the new collection from Soul Jazz/ Studio One focussing on the intense period in the second half of the 1960s when Studio One’s vast and unbeatable output of ska, soul, rock steady and reggae made it literally one of the hottest musical empires in the world.
During this highly successful period, Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd released hundreds and hundreds of superlative singles seemingly on an almost daily basis, in the process making huge stars out of Jamaican singers such as Alton Ellis, Delroy Wilson, The Wailers, Slim Smith, Jackie Opel and many more.
Powered by the finest in-house musicians working in Jamaica, whether it was The Skatalites, Jackie Mittoo’s Soul Brothers, The Sounds Dimension or The Soul Vendors, Studio One functioned as hit factory on the scale of Motown in the USA, shaping and defining reggae music for decades to come.
Singlehandedly Studio One’s founder Clement Dodd was able to create the most successful vertically-integrated record company that Jamaica had ever known with pressing plant, printers, studio, shops, and sound systems all running at once, with over 50 employees and hundreds of artists working with Studio One during this time.
Studio One Freedom Sounds tells the story of Studio One in the 1960s with a stunning set of ska, soul, rock steady and reggae killer tunes as well as informative sleevenotes and track-by-track info by Noel Hawks. The album is released as heavyweight double vinyl (+ free download code), deluxe CD and digital album.

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Andre Tanker

12" | 2018 | EU | Original (Jamwax)

2LP | 2018 | US | Original (Tuff Gong)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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After the famous Andre Tanker’s “Back Home”, Jamwax is very proud to reissue River Come Down in its 12'' version.
Originally released on the Contraband label in 1979 and recorded at famous Semp studio in Trinidad, “River Come Down” is a blend of islands funk, soul, disco, soca with also a touch of gospel: “River, the river come down, the river come down, the river down...wind blow like a hurricane...the river come down, washing the right, washing the wrong, washing the weak, washing the strong, the river come down...”
On the other side you will find an obscure synth instrumental released on an impossible to find 7'' in 1986. “Movin Round” was produced by Andre Tanker for Horace Wilson's Turn of The Tide. This song was absolutely under the radar and remains a strong banger for any dances.

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Bob Marley & The Wailers

Kaya 40

47,99 €*

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Love Of Jah / Jah Children

Millions / GGs All Stars

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Typhoon / Dub Store)

14,99 €*

Devon Irons / The Talent Crew

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2 track Single from Millions released by Typhoon/Dub Store Records!

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Jerusalem / Version

7" | 2005 | EU | Reissue (Pressure Sounds)

Lee Perry & The Upsetters

Release: 2005 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The original cut of the Althea and Donna ‘Gone to Negril’ track. Released by Pressure Sounds in 2005 and then deleted. Back by popular demand. Presented now with original Talent 77 label in a hand stamped bag. Produced by Tommy Cowan and more on the roots tip than the playful Althea and Donna cut.

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Cloak And Dagger

LP | 1972 | US | Reissue (Get On Down)

23,99 €*

12" | 2018 | EU | Original (Bokeh Versions)

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lee Perry first came to prominence working with
Coxsone Dodd’s fabled Studio One. This is where
Scratch earned the nickname with the wildly
popular Jamaican hit record and dance craze
“Chicken Scratch.” After a fall out with Dodd, Perry
moved on to a stint with Joe Gibb’s Amalgamated.
Again in a dispute over compensation Perry moved
on to form his own label, Upsetter and established
his house band, the Upsetters.
By 1973 Perry had also established Black Ark, a
recording studio of his own that functioned as an
effective fertilizer throughout what was Jamaica's
most innovative period for sounds and recording
techniques. In that year, as Perry and Black Ark
entered a period of heavy dub output, Scratch
recorded Cloak And Dagger. This early dub outing
is a testament to Perry’s lo-fi mastery as
he utilized his TEAC four-track, Soundcraft board,
tape delays, phasers, reverb and any other
ambient sounds he could get this hands on as an
instrument rather than just to record instruments.
Get On Down celebrates a piece of reggae history
and one of Lee Perry’s crowning achievements with
this reissue of Cloak And Dagger, presented here
as originally issued in Jamaica in 1973.

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The Bush Chemists

I Came I Saw Remixes

The Silvertones / Shenley Dufus

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The first vinyl appearance of 'I Came I Saw' from 90s steppas legends the Bush Chemists (which appears as a bonus track on some CD editions of the now-classic Light Up Your Spliff LP).
Comes with a typically screwed jungle refix from Bokeh staples Seekersinternational + a ragga noise deconstruction from Bristol's industrial terracorps Bad Tracking (FuckPunck / Mechanical Reproductions).

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Standing On The Hill

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Upsetter / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Black Art / Reggae Fever)

The Congos

Congo Man

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Derrick Morgan & The Rudies

Man Pon Moon / Copycats

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Hop / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Derrick Morgan & The Blues Benders

Ain't That Crazy / Give Me That Love

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Hop / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lee Perry & The Sensations

The Whup Whop Man

7" | EU | Reissue (Wizzdom)

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Sensations / Phyllis Dillon

You Won't Get Far / Things Of The Past

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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We Are In The Mood / Baby Love

The Sensations

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Techniques

My Girl / You Don't Care

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Three Tops

Its Raining

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Melodians

Everybody Bawling

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | EU | Reissue (Roots International)

The Invaders

Hell & Heaven

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | EU | Reissue (Roots International)

The Fantells

Everywhere

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Desmond Dekker & The Aces

Rudie Got Soul

7" | EU | Reissue (Pyramid)

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Desmond Dekker / Austin Faithful & The Hippies

Unity / Ain't That Peculiar

7" | EU | Reissue (Pyramid)

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | EU | Reissue (Phase One)

The Chantells

Blood River

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | EU | Reissue (Doctor Bird)

The Kingstonians

Fun Galore

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | EU | Reissue (Beverleys)

The Melodians

Rivers Of Babylon

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | EU | Reissue (Beverleys)

Toots & The Maytals

Deep In My Soul / Daddy

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | EU | Reissue (Beverleys)

Toots & The Maytals

54/46

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Errol Brown & The Revolutionaries

Dub Expression

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Dub Store)

29,99 €*

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dub like it used to be from the High Note and Gay Feet labels.
A selection of rocking rhythms from The Revolutionaries masterminded by Jamaica's finest female record producer, Mrs Sonia Pottinger, and mixed by Duke Reid's nephew, Errol Brown, chief engineer at the legendary Treasure Isle studio.

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Studio One Black Man's Pride Volume 2

2LP | 2018 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

28,99 €*

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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This is the second installment of deep roots Rastafarian reggae at Studio One and features classic music from some of the most important figures in reggae music – Alton Ellis, The Heptones, Jackie Mittoo, The Gladiators – alongside a host of rarities and little-known recordings, such as a truly rare Mystic Revelation of Rastafari seven-inch single, Willie William’s first ever recording ‘Calling’ and Horace Andy’s righteous (and equally rare) masterpiece ‘Illiteracy.’
Black Man’s Pride 2 extends the legacy of Studio One’s ground-breaking path in roots reggae which began at the end of the 1960s and continued throughout the 1970s. The album tells the story of how the rise of Studio One Records and the Rastafari movement were interconnected, through the adoption of the Rastafari faith by key reggae artists – everyone from the Skatalites and Wailers in the 1960s, major singers such as Alton Ellis and Horace Andy at the end of the decade, through to major roots artists such as The Gladiators in the 1970s – and how Clement Dodd consistently recorded this heavyweight roots music throughout Studio One’s history.
The sleeve-notes to this album also discuss the links between Rastafari and Studio One in time and place, noting how both the religion and Clement Dodd’s musical empire had their roots in the intense period of pre-independence Jamaica in Kingston, expanded in the 1960s following the visit of Haile Selassie in 1966, and how roots music then came to dominate reggae music in the early 1970s. Also discussed is how the outsider stance of both reggae music and the Rastafari movement relate back many hundreds of years to the original rebel stance of the Maroons, escaped slaves who set up self-sufficient enclaves in the hills of the Jamaican countryside.

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12" | 2018 | EU | Original (4Weed)

Zion Kingdom

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2018 | US | Original (17 North Parade)

Johnny Clarke

Creation Rebel

34,99 €*

The Cimarons / J. Clergue & E. Gentet

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A great collection of classic roots recordings from the mid-70's for the singer who came close in challenging Bob Marley & Dennis Brown for reggae's crown. All re-mastered recordings available as 30-Track 2CD-Deluxe Digipak and 23-Track 2LP-set in a gatefold sleeve, both with in-depth sleeve notes by Noel Hawkes. The release is supported by several summer festival appearances.

Only Johnny Clarke would come close to challenging Bob Marley & Dennis Brown for reggae's crown, his unequaled run of hit songs, powered by Bunny Lee and King Tubby's aggravating versions, continued without a pause during the mid-70's leading Johnny to twice being named Jamaica's Artist Of The Year (and the signing of a two album recording deal with Virgin's Frontline label). Many of Johnny Clarke's classic roots recordings gathered here were first given wider international exposure in 1998 with the release of Blood & Fire's excellent 13-Track "Dreader Dread - 1976-1978" compilation, which has disappeared from the market for several years. Now re-mastered and drastically expanded, with a new artwork and entitled "Creation Rebel" the release captures the very essence of what is now regarded as the golden age of roots music!

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Ethiopian Romance / Abyssinian Dance

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Hornin' Sounds)

13,99 €*

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

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Heavy Roots Track called Ethiopian Romance by The Cimarons recorded in the early 80's @ Easy Street Studio.
Has been released on CD back in the 90's but unfortunately never on vinyl.
Now released for the first time on vinyl !

Dub version was sadly never recorded…
Now the flip side received a proper Dubwise recorded & mixed @ Honey Studio.
Mastered @ Rectape Studio.
Limited Edition /// Letterpress printed the old fashioned way.

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Culture

Africa Stand Alone

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Presents Phantom Dancehall

DJ Spooky

LP | 2018 | US | Original (VP)

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

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Phantom Dancehall" is the exploration of the Greensleeves / VP Records catalogue by DJ Spooky aka Paul Miller. The musical tapestry is built on samples from familiar (and not so familiar) reggae tracks over electronic beats and melodies produced by Miller and protégé Stephen Levitin (stage name Apple Juice Kid). Selected tracks include the keyboard work of Alex Thompson aka Fourth Shift. Guest vocals from Walshy Fire (Major Lazer) and dancehall newcomer Sanjay added to vocal samples of Busy Signal, Lady Saw and Garnett Silk give the project an eclectic, modern dancehall flavor!

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Rudo

Freedom

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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BMN Ska & Rock Steady: Always Together 1964-1968

LP | 2018 | JP | Original (Dub Store)

30,99 €*

Release: 2018 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

Ital Foundation

Ital Foundation Volume 1

21,99 €*

Understand What Black Is Remixes

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Ital Foundation came together in the winter of 1977, out of a shared belief in Rastafarianism and deep love of reggae music in their home place Bermuda. Their music tackles global issues of colonialism, poverty, prophecy and redemption. They released only one album in their legendary career, the 1980 release Ital Foundations Vol.1. A tumultous history rought with trial and tribulation resulted in Ital Foundation being an underground musical movement that saw record sales all over the world while the band languished in obscurity.

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The Last Poets

12" | 2018 | EU | Original (Studio Rockers)

The Marvels / The Upsetters

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Hot on the heels of the first new album from The Last Poets in over 20 years, the title track "Understand What Black Is" gets the remix treatment from Digital Mystikz, DMZ and Deep Medi legend "Mala" and UK Dance music innovators and legends "Dego and Kaidi Tatham". The Last Poets new album "Understand What Black Is" is out now.

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Some Day We'll Be Together / The Rhythm (Boss)

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Hop / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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I Want You feat. Leonardo Carmichael

Soul Sugar

12" | 2018 | EU | Original (Gee)

12" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall, Pop

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Soul Sugar drop their own reggae version of Marvin Gaye’s "I Want You". French outfit Soul Sugar – the brainchild of Guillaume “Gee” Metenier – deliver yet another soulful reggae 12”, this time a cover version of Marvin Gaye’s 1976 classic "I Want You". Jamaicain native Leonardo Carmichael sings lead vocals and legendary drums and bass duo Sly & Robbie add their flavor to the mix, with two versions on side B. Marvin Gaye’s single "I Want You" was a big step forward for his sound & vision and marked a change in direction – from hip Motown Soul to a more sultry, Disco sound. Marvin's vocals are notably intimate and the lyrics are more explicit, more personal. An original soul classic, "I Want You" is memorable for its unique combination of lush harmonies, a mesmerizing groove and the apparent sexiness of the theme itself. Soul Sugar's Discomix version combines a smooth mixture of reggae, soul and funk over beefy bass lines, designed for heavyweight sound systems. Sly & Robbie, rhythm duo known for their studio work on countless reggae classics since the 1960s deliver their version, taking us back to the golden age of Reggae, the days when it was typical for Jamaican musicians to record their own versions of American soul tunes ... Ace producer Jahno dubs the mix live and direct to tape, from his very own ' N.O.F Studio'.

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Tony Clarke

Going Home

15,99 €*

Forward To Zion / Join Them

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Tony Clarke is from Waterhouse, St. Andrew Jamaica. At the tender age of 10 he started following sound systems like Sir Mike The Musical Dragon with the great toaster Prince Ruff at the controls, and King Tubby's with the legendary U-Roy. Tony Clarke did his first recording in New York in 1971 at Hugh Hendricks recording studio called "Righteous Man" of which he played both bass and lead guitar. The band was later managed by the legendary band leader/trombonist Carlos Malcolm.
Tony Clarke decided to write the song “Going Home” to reference the roots of his music. In those days and even now good reggae music that was being recorded in the United States was not receiving the approbation from home because, in Jamaica they felt that the best reggae music could only come from and be created in Jamaica to substantiate the true feeling of the genre. So he decided to go back to Jamaica and record “Going Home” at Harry J Studio with Sylvan Morris as engineer.
The rhythm track was played by Lloyd Parks (Bass), Devon Richardson (Drum), Andy Bassford (Lead Guitar), Winston "Bo-Pee" Bowen (Rhythm Guitar), Franklyn "Bubbler" Waul (Keyboard), David Madden & Junior "Chico" Chin (Horns). He also recorded the cover version to “Hey Little Girl” originally done by Dee Clark. For this 12'' vinyl edition, the artwork was done with a vintage photo of Tony Clarke in front of his house at Waterhouse and extended liner notes on the back cover.

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Roots Trunks & Branches

12" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

13,99 €*

Jah Mel & The Rhythm Factory

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Joseph White aka Joe White is a foundation of Jamaican music. He started singing in the late 50's and did his first recordings for Duke Reid in the early 60's. He moved to Sonia Pottinger's label later and get a first success in 1965 with the song « Every Night ». He also recorded for Prince Buster, Coxsone Dodd and Rupie Edwards. In the 70's, Joe White was one of the only melodica player in Jamaica with Augustus Pablo, Peter Tosh and Bobby Kalphat. He released beautiful melodica instrumentals like « Kenyata », « Call Me Trinity » for Derrick Harriott and « Cheer Up » for Glen Brown. Joe White was also a member of the famous BB Seaton's backing/studio band « The Conscious Minds ». In the mid seventies, he moved to London and released his classic album « Love For Every Family ».
Joe White formed the group Roots, Trunks & Branches to release several tracks on the label Splendour Heights. “Forward To Zion” was released in 1979 and became a truly reggae roots stepper banger for sound system across the globe. Probably electronic music fans will appreciate the futuristic dubwise. “Forward To Zion” is a song of peace, love, freedom and emancipation of people. Uplift your selection, listen to the words of the prophet, it's time for us to get together; we are going forward to Zion. Jah don't care whether you are a natty dread or you're a baldhead, just as long as we unite and stop the fight, we are going forward to Zion!

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Stand Up To It / Guiding Star

12" | 2018 | EU | Original (Jamwax)

13,99 €*

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Patate)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Ark Angel Jah Mel is a recording artist, songwriter and musician from Jamaica. Beginning his career as a performer on the stage shows of the Twelve Tribes Of Israel of which he has been a member since his youth, Jah Mel made his debut sharing the stage with artists such as Dennis Brown, Bob Marley, Freddie McGregor, Sugar Minott, Brigadier Jerry & Denroy Morgan. His writing credits include songs written for Marcia Griffiths, Cecile, DaVille, Itana & Jah Mali, for whom he also produced tracks on his debut album El Shaddai. Jah Mel has worked with all of Jamaica’s top producers & musician in Jamaica such as the great Sly & Robbie, Steely & Cleevie, Earl Chinna Smith, Steve ‘Lenky’ Marsden & Donovan Germaine to who’s Penthouse label Jahmel was signed.
Jah Mel sees himself as a musical bridge between the original reggae sound & the dancehall sound of today, representing what he calls the real dancehall revolution, merging the spirituality of the old school & the energy of the new school. “Guiding Star” and “Stand Up To It” are the perfect examples to overstand this definition. Both song were produced by Roydale Anderson aka Andy's. “Guding Star” will definitely give you thrills if you are into deep synth and heavy digital rhythm while the superb piano notes will warm you in the analog style. Beware of “Guiding Star” dub version called “Guidance (Dance Mix)” that will break any bunker. “Stand Up To It” rhythm is an adaptation of one of the most classic Jamaican riddim called “Heavenless”. You will never know this riddim like before; This version takes the riddim to another level. A positive song with a bionic nuclear bomb dubwise! Play it loud, Jah is our guiding star!

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The Gladiators

Back To Roots

25,99 €*

DJ Spooky Presents Phantom Dancehall

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissue of this 1982 Reggae classic!!

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Phantom Dancehall

LP | 2018 | US | Original (VP)

29,99 €*

LP+12" | 2018 | UK | Original (Burning Sounds)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited edition for Record Store Day 2018!

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The Maytones

Only Your Picture

27,99 €*

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Rootical Attack)

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited edition for Record Store Day 2018!

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Sensi T & Mr Zebre

Travelling On The Riddim

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Sex Tags Amfibia)

Andres Loo

Seto Dub

7,99 €*

Al Brown & The Seventh Extension Band

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Deeply rooted & slowly explosive, Estonian Andres Lõo slides from loud guitar skanks to rumbling toms, all capturing periods of dub, jazz, folk music and the drama of an orchestrated band surrounding the Estonian Seto peoples musical background. B-side carries a generously beautiful xylophone, played, recorded and manipulated gently. Both sides highly polarizing his debut album Skeletons on Rock (Laton, 2009).

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Proverb

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

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

Release: 1977 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Al Brown was inspired to write the single ‘Proverb’ after spending hours hunched over his bible in Spanish Town as a youth. He had become known for his more commercial covers of singer Al Green material, but ‘Proverb’ was one of the few tunes that he recorded that were roots inspired and has become highly sought after.

Recorded at Channel One with Ernest Hookim engineering, who did an excellent job of squeezing out a thumping horns led tune. The inspired version on the flip has Lloyd Parks on bass and the singer Derek Lara on drums. The Seventh Extension Band was the house band of the Zodiac label. Not a tight knit band as such, but built built around singers Bunny Lara and Derek Lara. ‘Words spoke in haste will all go to waste so be cool’. True thing Al. Comes in hand stamped bag.

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Johnny Clarke

Rockers Time Now

22,99 €*

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

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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Johnny Lee

There You Go

X-Tra Wicked - Reggae Anthology

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Bobby "Digital" Dixon

2LP | 2018 | US | Original (VP)

34,99 €*

Vessel Of Love Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The studio and label Digital B of producer Bobby "Digital" Dixon became the ruling production house in the musical revolution that swept through Jamaica from the mid-80's onwards with a lethal selection of dancehall weapons and chartbusting reggae hits. "X-Tra Wicked" gathers many of his bestever productions from those heady times when specialist stores were awash with 7-Inch singles, freshly arrived from Jamaica, and reggae music was once more on the rise. This great double 2LP-set presents 24 selected tracks in a double wide vinyl jacket, with just the top hits from the two Bobby Digital Reggae Anthology releases.

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Hollie Cook

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Merge)

Ras Michael & The Sons O Negus

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Hollie Cook combines her unique vocal talent and charisma to craft a dynamic strand of lovers rock with enduring tropical vibes, weaving a path from her West London roots to an arena of diverse collaborations, critically acclaimed records, and iconic live appearances around the world. Cook’s ability to surprise, delight, and progress solidifies her position as one of the most exciting voices in reggae, and this is clear on her third full-length and Merge debut, Vessel of Love. Cook’s music career commenced at age 19, when family friend and punk trailblazer Ari Up asked Cook to join the raucous ’70s post-punk outfit The Slits for their reformation in 2006. Thrown into the deep end she thrived, and quickly cut her teeth with four years of back-to-back shows around the globe. Her talents recognized and nurtured, she then released her first solo album Hollie Cook in 2011, with a revered 2012 dub album follow-up, while singles such as “Milk & Honey” and “That Very Night” gained support from influential radio stations across Europe. Cook's latest, Vessel of Love was produced MARTIN "YOUTH" GLOVER (Killing Joke), who describes Cook’s songs as “sharp lyrical observations and clever word play combined with an exquisite and informed pop sensibility.” Special Indie Store version pressed on limited edition pink vinyl.

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None A Jah Jah Children

LP | 2017 | US | Original (17 North Parade)

LP | 2018 | UK | Original (Chrysalis)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"None A Jah Jah Children" collects the eight best tracks from the two longplayer "Rastafari" and "Kibir-Am-Lak" that Ras Michael & The Sons Of Negus made for producer Tommy Cowan in the 1970's, all tracks re-mastered by Kevin Metcalfe. This are nyah chants made sound system ready by the Talent Corporation with the heavyweight musical back-up of Robbie Shakespeare, Peter Tosh, Earl "Chinna" Smith, Robbie Lyn, Tommy McCook, Carlton "Santa" Davis and the Sons Of Negus with the all the various drums like the 1st, 2nd and 3rd funde, akete bass drum, repeater, bass funde and trap drums. The original recordings happened at Dynamcic Sound and at Joe Gibbs studios. The LP-Vinyl includes also a nice printed inner sleeve with images and linernotes by Harry Wise

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The Specials

The Singles

25,99 €*

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A Chapter A Day Feat Earl Sixteen

Vibronics

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Scoops)

Prince Buster's All Stars

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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3 legendary Jamaican artists, all born 60 years ago in Kingston, Jamaica show us that in the 21st century they are all still at the top of their game. Michael Prophet, Earl 16 & Rod Taylor. UK Dub master Vibronics brings the heavy riddims and the singing legends bring their vocal prowess. The results, a magical collection of 3 Limited Edition 7” vinyl singles presented in beautiful vintage colour collector’s sleeves. These singles will be released together in November, look out for videos, live shows and the full promo works as Scoops Records & Vibronics deliver this killer collaboration series.

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Earthquake (Alt. Take) Aka ‘The Blues’ / Orange St. (Version)

10" | 2017 | EU | Original (Earth Sound)

The ? Question / Rat Poison

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Earth Sound Records is shaking the place with two rare cuts of Prince Buster & The All Stars classic hits.

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Max Romeo

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Horus)

Fly Natty Dread / Justice

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A reissue of a Max Romeo tune recorded at Lee Perry’s Black Ark around 1974/75 with a trombone instrumental / Dub on the B side.

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Meditations

12" | 2017 | EU | Original (Onlyroots)

V. Vinstrick / The Vibrators

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A 12-inch featuring classic roots/dub tracks, originally recorded in 1978.

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Love Is Not Your Game / Depending On You

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (JJ / Reggae Fever)

Winston Shan &The Hippy Boys /Winston Sinclair&The Hippy Boys

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this classic Roots material by V. Vinstrick and The Vibrators from around 1968!

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Tell Me Tell Me / Chastise Them

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Spade / Reggae Fever)

LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Superfly Studio / Moonshine Recordings)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this classic Roots material by Winston Shan & The Hippy Boys and Winston Sinclair & The Hippy Boys from around 1969!

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Dreadsquad

Riddim Machine Volume 2

16,99 €*

A Good Day For The Damned

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dreadsquad, AKA Marek Bogdanski, returns to the scene with the second and third instalments of his Riddim Machine series. As part of a collaboration consisting of Dreadsquad’s own Superfly Studio and the renowned Moonshine Recordings, listeners are in for a treat, courtesy of Poland’s most prolific reggae dancehall producer. As ever, Dreadsquad manage to encapsulate all evolutions of reggae – from rocksteady , roots and rub-a-dub to dancehall and dub – all with a present-day twist to keep the bass bins rumbling and the people skanking. Both volumes will be available in both vinyl and digital format, so there’s no excuse to miss out! Volume 2 is laced with an amalgamation of characters from the Reggae/Hiphop/Soul scene, featuring the likes of Kojo Neatness , Gardna, El Fata, Dub Princess, Tenor Youthman, Takeyce-Ti, Monkey Jhayam, ManeceLive or Greg Blackman in his soulful roots tune Clean Up. Among a plethora of sublime productions, with throwbacks to the old sounds of early reggae, roots and rub-a-dub, there’s the highly anticipated anthem Issues (previously released on Bun Dem Riddim), with none other than the mighty YT on microphone duties . Keep an ear out for the remix of Chainska Brassika’s Knowledge Is King (featuring Tom Spirals); there’s some serious stepping to be done to this riddim. The closing track for this volume is more than worthy of a mention, as ‘Space’ manages to deliver a transcendentally meditative dub vibe to bring the record to a close in a suitable fashion.
Both volume of Riddim Machine feature artwork illustrated by Kasia Wilk. The releases will be available digitally, via most online download stores (iTunes, Juno, Bandcamp, Amazon, etc.), as well as a physical vinyl release, available at most usual vendors.

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Jaya The Cat

LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Destiny)

28,99 €*

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2017 | US | Original (Easy Star)

Jesse Royal

Lily Of Da Valley

2LP | 1988 | EU | Reissue (Roots Vibration)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lily Of Da Valley is the first full-length album from Jesse Royal, who in his short career so far, has already been featured in Vogue magazine, had a Vice TV episode appearance, a #1 Jamaican single, and over 8 million views on a single video. Keeping authentic reggae music alive is Jesse Royal's mission as he continues on the legacy of the late greats Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Jacob Miller, to name a few. Jesse Royal's restless musical drive paired with profound music, prolific lyrics and socially-conscious messages has him regarded as the next reggae star to emerge from reggae's birth land of Jamaica.

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Jamaiel Shabaka

Land Of The Rising Sun

23,99 €*

LP | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Heavy roots reggae album from 1988 by avant-jazz horn player Jamaiel Shabaka. Remastered and released as a double LP gatefold sleeve in an edition of 500. With its unusual jazzy/improv'd sonic essays among straight-up heavyweight roots tracks, saying that 'The Land Of The Rising Sun' is an unusual-sounding reggae album is an understatement, and far from a surprise: after all, who in the reggae world started improving for days on end with Sun Ra?

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The Blackstones

Insight

25,99 €*

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Underdog)

Flox

Taste Of Grey

My Crew / My Kru (Beatbox Version)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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This journey started for Flox on the Reunion island, in the lost heights of the Mafate cirque. It is in this area cut of from the world, only accessible by foot, that the English multi-instrumentalist found himself face to face with the thrilling and endless feeling of being lost and in danger once again. A sensation that had faded away through time, weakening the flickering flame of inspiration.
Listening only to his instincts, leaving aside past experiences and moving forward freely are the main ingredients of this sixth album Taste Of Grey. An album conditioned by inspiration, each song catching the feeling of the moment and releasing unblemished emotions. At ease with the different lines of artistic creation, the multi-talented craftsman once again composed, arranged, played, and recorded Taste Of Grey; a complex mix of organic and digital music balanced between deep Jamaican rhythms and loose funky beats. Breaking down styles to build his own, spending hours reinventing a personal electro vibe that moves back and forth from rap to singing and from darker to lighter landscapes.
Rather than the simple choice of black or white, Flox has chosen a path with more subtle shades of grey. A step into the unknown, writing love songs when political issues had mainly been a major theme. Writing about feelings, unclenching fists to come up with an album that tells a full story. You could listen to the album Taste Of Grey in random but this would also change the story line…

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Jane Bee / Basil Toyo

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Wild East)

The Imperials / Al Senior Pone, Ranny Williams & The Hippy Boys

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Wild East is a record label established 2016 in East Germany by Jane Bee from Jahtari and partner in crime Stephan Rendke.
They are mainly focused on 7" releases and specialized in 80's Dancehall, Rub A Dub and Digital Stylees. This record is pure fun and crafted for the dancefloor!

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Always With Me / Sad Feelings

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Spade / Reggae Fever)

Mommy And Daddy / Girls Like Dirt

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this classic Roots material by The Imperials, Al Senior Pone, Ranny Williams & The Hippy Boys from around 1969!

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The Kingstonians

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (JJ Records / Reggae Fever)

Strikes Back The Sound of Studio One

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this classic Roots material byThe Kingstonians from around 1968!

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Bunny 'Striker' Lee

LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Kingston Sounds)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Sound of Studio One can be identified by the great singers that it cultivated along the many great songs that these singers released. But as studio 1’s dominance was slowly pulled away by the up and coming new breed of producers many of the artists would inevitably end up working for these new camps and so the songs and singers found a new audience. The reggae sound of the Studio 1 would make a great combination and the man to pull this was together Bunny Lee.
The 1960’s in Jamaica was run by two main factions, Coxsonne’s Studio 1 and Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle. These two leading protagonists saw what some of the other great Sound System men like ‘ Tom The Great Sebastian’ had not taken onboard, that when the tunes they imported began to dry up from the USA, their future lied in producing music. Tunes that suited the musical styles that the people of Jamaica still enjoyed. By the late 1960’s thse supremacy was being challenged by the up and coming new producers on the scene, Lee Perry being one, and the other being ‘Ghost of the Studios’ himself, Bunny Lee. Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee may have inherited the moniker ‘Striker’ from his liking of a particular TV show called ‘The Hitch-Hiker’, but it would soon stand also for the considerable hits he would obtain as he was declared producer of the year in Jamaica in 1969, 1970,1971 and 1972.
For this release, we have compiled many of the great Studio hits that Bunny Lee recorded with the singers that had originally cut at the famed Studio 1. Bunny Lee’s sprinkling of magic over some classic tunes….the sound of Studio 1 backed up this time Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee’s set of star musicians The Aggravators. Proving you can’t keep a good tune down, or a great producer pushing forward…..Bunny Lee strikes back….
Hope you enjoy the set…..

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2LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Stix)

Disco Reggae Volume 3

Skinhead Moonstomp Revisited

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Following 2 acclaimed first editions, Stix Records presents the 3rd volume of its Disco Reggae compilation series.

Like previous one, the 9 tracks comp is made both from productions of the home labels now sold-out as vinyl, and from brand new exclusive music by the like of Taggy Matcher, Mato or newcomer Rosemary Martins, taking over classics titles from Donna Summer, Stephen Encinas, Roberta Flack, Herbie Hancock, Steve Parks, or Inner City.

The perfect soundtrack to extend the summer!!

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Symarip

LP | 2017 | UK | Original (Burning Sounds)

20,99 €*

In The Midst Of the Storm

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Skinhead Moonstomp Revisited" is a new recording of the classic album with Roy Ellis.

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Mad Professor Meets Jah9

LP | 2017 | US | Original (VP / Steam Chalice)

LP | 1977 | FR | Reissue (Onlyroots)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"In The Midst Of The Storm" brings together two exceptional talents and two generations of reggae musicians. Jah9's previous release "9" was critically heralded as one of the most re-freshing reggae albums of 2016. And now, fans will get the fully de-constructed, dubwise version of the album with nine newly recorded dub sessions from the legendary dub master, Mad Professor. He's renown for hundreds of productions with the who's who of jamaican veteran artist like i.e. Lee Perry, U-Roy, The Congos, Horace Andy, and did also great dub re-mixes for Massive Attack, Sade, Depeche Mode, Grace Jones and many more. This release marks the first Mad Professor title with VP Records as well as the first commercial recording of Mad Professor and Jah9 together. The press and media coverage will include interviews with Mad Professor and Jah9. The great original cover illustration is by artist Richard Nattoo!

A review (Brian Nelson / rootfire.net)
"Mad Professor, the Ariwa sound guru and pioneer of the second generation of dub's digital rebirth, has once again given his trademark dub-me-crazy treatment on Mad Professor Meets Jah9 "In the Midst of the Storm". Sonically diverse, "9" already plays as a sophisticated musical entity that places the listener in the thick of Jah9's musical conjuring. What Mad Professor accomplishes with In the Midst of the Storm is an expertly executed, authentically Ariwa dub rendition of an album already heavily influenced by the dub genre. Dense arrangements prevalent on tracks like "In the Midst" are stretched open, letting the listener vibe on the intricacies as they are washed in a wave of digital reverb and delay to become "I Aware Dub". The spirituality placed in the foreground of Jah9's songwriting carries seamlessly into the instrumental dub versions presented on In the Midst of the Storm as the Mad Prof lets the beats and tones preach the gospel of dub. Mad Professor Meets Jah9 – In the Midst of the Storm is the confluence of two spirits, each driven by the divinity of music’s ability to connect to the human experience".

"Poet-alchemist. Leader, healer, spiritual singer. Authentic. Woman. Unique, roots-abstract. Africa. Jah9 infuses the precise lyrical prowess of spoken word with the heart-beat-connect of her Jazz on Dub style. On first listen, Jah9’s sophomore album, simply entitled 9, strikes the listener with intention. From the lyrics, to the arrangements, to the tones, this record has purpose. Warm, heavy bass wraps around dark timbred horn lines, cascading piano riffs, and percussion marching with strength straight from the 12 Tribes. Jah9’s distinct approach to melody cuts through on the heavy hitting track “Prosper,” while her lyrics reveal an artist of utmost integrity and deeply digested spiritual conviction. “Hardcore” speaks to the power of sustenance found through faith and discipline, and the ability this sustenance has to elevate humanity from beneath the shadows cast by the tallest challenges. And all the while, these thematic complexities are equally conveyed through deep, soulful instrumentation reminiscent of D’Angelo’s Black Messiah or Kendrick Lamar’s untitled unmastered. Offered to the listener for Record Store Day 2017 is a complete dub remix of "9" by no other than the legend himself, Mad Professor".

Collectors note: The Record Store Day in April 2017 saw a release of a strictly limited coloured LP-Vinyl edition in North America and Japan. This is the official album release in full glory as CD-Longplayer and traditional black LP-Vinyl!

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Freddie McKay

The Best Of Freddy Mckay

20,99 €*

LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Byrd Out)

Release: 1977 / FR – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Originally released in 1977, the deceptively named 'The Best Of Freddy McKay' is McKay's fourth album, and not a compilation.
Recorded at the Channel One and Harry J studios, where he was accompanied by the Roots Radics, this work (a collaboration with producer Alvin "GG's" Ranglin) marks McKay's entry into the roots reggae era.

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Mad Professor

Mad Professor Selects

23,99 €*

LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Soul Man & Fiwi)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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This special record sees Mad Professor delving into his archives and pulling out 9 previously unheard and unreleased tracks spanning the period from 1980-2015. Beginning with a track recorded in his front room studio at Bruce Road, and finishing with an unused from the Black Ark sessions from the 2015 tribute to Lee Perry, the album is a journey in the sound of Dub. A few of the tracks feature legendary rhythm section, Sly and Robbie. This limited edition of just 600 pressings from the legendary Mad Professor is a must for any Dub fan.

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Courtney John

Ecosystem

20,99 €*

12" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The reggae rocker, Courtney John unleashes his new album, Ecosystem, born from a collaboration with the French label Soul Man Records which also produced the successful album Reggae Loves Soul!
With this new LP, recorded and mixed between Kingston and Paris, Courtney John has created a lyrical painting of our world, hosted by a classic early reggae sound that will appeal to reggae aficionados and a wider audience of music lovers…

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Glen Adams

A Beat For You

15,99 €*

LP | 2017 | UK | Original (Greensleeves)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Alborosie

Freedom In Dub

2LP | 2017 | UK | Original (Proville)

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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International reggae star Alborosie returns with the dub version of his celebrated "Freedom & Fyah" album titled "Freedom In Dub." The distinctive production of these ten newly recorded dub mixes underscore Alborosie’s skill and credibility as a master of dub. All tracks are produced and (mostly) played by Alborosie and recorded at his Shengen studios in Kingston, Jamaica.

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The Black Seeds

Fabric

22,99 €*

African Dub Chapter Two 40th Anniversary Edition

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Long established as one of New Zealand’s finest acts, South Pacific reggae-soul legends The Black Seeds return with their long awaited 6th studio album ‘Fabric’.

While firmly based in the island grooves that inspired the birth of the band nearly two decades ago, The Black Seeds’ sound casts a wide net, layering funk, soul, Afrobeat, and other eclectic elements over their dub/reggae foundations. It’s “contemporary groove music with influences from soul and funk and reggae rhythms – and even rock...” explains guitarist/vocalist Barnaby Weir.

Lead track “Better Days” is a Black Seeds classic and an exciting taster of what is to come from the new record. Rich with chugging guitars and soothing vocals, the track is warm with a positive message: “Better Days are calling, lonely nights are leaving. I see better Days, are just around the corner. No it wont be long till something good happens for ya.”

Described by Clash Magazine as “one of the best live reggae acts on the planet,” The Black Seeds legendary eight-piece live show infuses raw en¬ergy and good vibes wherever they go, fueling multi-platinum sales and a growing worldwide following. With countless sold out tours behind them and performances at many of the world’s leading festivals, The Black Seeds will be bringing touring the new record around the world this summer.

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Joe Gibbs

LP | 2017 | UK | Original (17 North Parade)

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2017 | US | Original (Destroy All Concepts)

Dub Gabriel ADSR Dub

ADSR Dub

29,99 €*

Mr Bossman: Sleng Teng Records from 1983 to 1986)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2017 marks the return of Dub Gabriel with his fifth full-length solo album entitled ADSR Dub. After his critically acclaimed 2013 album, Raggabass Resistance, Gabriel locked himself away in the studio and went into complete isolation in what Gabriel refers to as “one of the most prolific times of his 20 year career”. Mixing his love for classic dub productions with vintage analog tape echoes, spring reverbs and tubes, with his love of krautrock and his collection of Moog, Arp and Korg analog synthesizers, to give us one of the most original albums to come out in recent time. Featuring guest performances by Addis Pablo, son of the legendary Augustus Pablo. Ranking Joe, who rose to prominence in the 1970s on such legendary labels as Studio 1, as well as his collaborations with King Tubby, and The Spaceape, (R.I.P.), who became the voice of UK Dubstep through his groundbreaking work with BURAL, KODE 9 and THE BUG. Recorded in San Francisco at d/a/c laboratory for research & development, mastered by the legendary Kevin Metcalfe, at Sound Masters in the UK and cover art by acclaimed French illustrator, Olivier Bonhomme.

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Wayne Smith

LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Evidence)

Lieutenant Stitchie / Lilly Melody

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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First issue of Sleng Teng label material released by Evidence Music. “Mr Bossman” by Wayne Smith was recorded from 1983 to 1986.

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Free Up / Ganja Now

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Irie Ites)

8,99 €*

12" | 2017 | EU | Original (Music From Memory)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this nice Roots material by Lieutenant Stitchie and Lilly Melody presented from Irie Ites Records!
"African Princess" rhythm.

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Caliban

Digital Reggae

K.C. White / Bullwackies All Stars

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Outstanding three track EP from the archives of Caliban (A side project of London musician Milton Myrie; a session guitar player who worked with cult UK buddhist afro and reggae band Ozo as well as on the much sought after Steel and Skin ‘Afro Punk Reggae’ 12”). Talk about bang for ye buck.. 1 side crucial oddball digital cuts, b side sounds like a UK jazz funk classic... Gold Print Sleeve. BIG TIP!

Caliban produced only one self-released 7” ‘Open Mind / Digital Reggae’ in 1984.

Following the re-discovery of this very little known 7” by Caliban a few years back, UK producer Jackson Bailey aka Tapes managed to track Milton down, who as well as being in possession of most of the stock of the original record, was also sat on a number of amazing unreleased recordings from the Caliban sessions. With an album of unreleased Caliban material compiled by Tapes to follow later on Music From Memory, this EP introduces one of the unreleased tracks; the incredible feel good disco anthem “Supernatural”. Taking us on a glittering, rhythm charged rocket tour of the Funk Cosmos, this until-now-unheard future classic will surely set the summer nights alight.

The three track 12” also includes “Digital Reggae” which featured on the original Caliban 7”. This computerised dancehall/funk hybrid was partially penned to address the lack of black culture included in the payload of the United States’ first space station; “Digital Reggae will be included in the Payload of Skylab!”. As well as the original mix, the EP also includes a new dub put together by Milton himself and assisted by riddim specialist Tapes!

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Can't Go On / Version

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (KC Soul Proff / Reggae Fever)

The Ethiopians / Dave Baker

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lloyd Barnes voiced KC White on this rhythm from 1967 (Originally produced by the yet to be identified 'C.B.' and first used as the backing track for the Webber Sister's 'Keep On Moving'). 1975 recordings.

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Cut Down Your Speed / One Little Lie

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Upsetter / Reggae Fever)

Jack Lord & The Disciples / Upsetters, The

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this classic Roots material by The Ethiopians and Dave Baker from around 1968!

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Economic Crisis / Dub Crisis

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Black Art / Reggae Fever)

7" | 2016 | UK | Original (Pressure Sounds)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this classic Roots material by Jackie Bernard and The Upsetters from around 1978!

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Lloyd Parks

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