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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dubs From The Seventh Sense

Jah Rej

LP | 2003 | Reissue (Jah Works)

Old Owl & The Wings Of Time

Release: 2003 / Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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original 2003 press

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Praise Jah Love / Wisdom Is Drums

7" | 2023 (Time & Place)

Release: 2023

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Common Ground)

Carlton And The Shoes

This Heart Of Mine

28,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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We're Going To Zion / Instrumental

Jah-D

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Roots)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU (Soulbeats)

The Dynamics

The Dragn'fly

29,99 €*

On The Ice / Pay The Price

Release: 2024 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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THE Dynamics • Drag’n'fly by Vincent Hello. Jamaica, 1960s. Ska artists, rock steady and reggae take back some soul songs of the United States, thus giving their versions that will in turn become future classics. The hits of the moment are also seasoned with Jamaican sauce, no matter where it comes from Original, pop, country, jazz... The rhythms of the island permanently transform the tracks of origin. In 2024, with their third album called Dragn'fly and decorated with a beautiful dragonfly (a "dragonfly" so in the language of King Tubby) the Dynamics honour Jamaican tradition and dynamite 10 versions of hits from yesterday and today. The Dragonfly spread his wings reggae, soul, funk to land in all headsets at the heart of good stereos and on spicy dancefloors. Because this dragonfly is a true superfly that speaks to the heart... and legs. After two albums whose success led them to walk the globe of Glastonbury in Tokyo, honoured by the large elders (the first part of Lee Perry here, a regular dj support of Don Letts over there) the Dynamics are alive so their 'soul reggae vocal sound system” in front of audiences specializing in Jamaican or to those who are who were lucky enough to meet them by chance in Chemical Brothers... or Lady Gaga. The Dynamics have forgotten the weight of ancestors to make their own recipe. They proclaim it, they are Sound System! The voices of Mounam, Steve Levi and Mr Day are in the front row, so making lovers, preachers, crooners and crooners to Turns of Duty, while Fab Master Flab all in one of the roots and futuristic echos. But if the mind is a sound system, the dynamics sounds also as a group through instruments live performances that plunge the tracks into a fervor unique. And then there are the hits, so, from all times and of all styles. The low rider becomes toaster and leaves the road a American carried by these vocal harmonies Sky to take the exit Kingston. On the roadside, the joker delivers his lovers soft rock after a small detour to Muscle Shoal, The time to borrow a guitar from Duane Allman. In the south again, Mounam “Mrs Dynamics” meets the spirit of «Mr Dynamite» and tells him his radical, soul version. “ man’s world...” inna digital style! The spiritual anthem “you got to have freedom” by Master Pharoah Sanders becomes a universal skank, pop and dub who sends resounding high its universal message Dance! The dynamics are mutating the classic of ESG into a small, minimal pop bomb that is not without resemblance to the Neptunes of Mr Pharell Williams. On the edge of the track, Peter Gabriel sees his “Sledgehammer” groover as he does could imagine it and dissolve into sublime soul scrolls. Later, “After laughter...” soul classic celebrated and sampled Born into a rock steady air promised also to eternity. JJ Cale’s "cocaine," leaves its on the dancefloor for a reggae disco version, necessarily! And then, we must conclude. So it’s time to send an original title. It will be "Rubba Sub", to the aromas of sleng teng, which proves that far from the hits, the Dynamics deploys same layouts to deliver fresh and authentic sounds. And when the dub echoes evaporated, that the riddims have been silent, only remains an album majestic, in turn a future classic, full of unique Dynamics sound that mixes with instinct the echoes of yesterday to its own voices today.

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Mike Brooks

12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Backatcha)

20,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Sugar Minott Prince Jammy

Give The People / Brothers Of Blade

7" | 1979 | UK | Reissue (VP / Jammy's)

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dubbing It Studio 1 Style

The Aggrovators

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Jamaican)

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Fruits)

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Aggrovators were one of Jamaica’s finest session bands, many of the tracks you know and love from the 70’s Reggae scene probably featured this group of musicians in some shape or form.

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Kumar, The 18th Parallel

Tales Of Reality

Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Kumar, former lead singer of GRAMMY-nominated roots reggae band Raging Fyah, meets Switzerland’s The 18th Parallel on this album filled with Golden Age of Reggae-inspired riddims and positive roots lyrics and energy. Kumar has recently appeared on a number of releases, including as a guest on Jesse Royal’s GRAMMY-nominated Royal and Winta James’ Gratitude Riddim EP. The 18th Parallel, based in Switzerland, is the house band for Fruits Records and recently released music with Max Romeo, Big Youth, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Derajah, Micah Shemaiah, and Joe Yorke. The album is mixed by Tippy I and JAH David of Zion I Kings.

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Rockstone Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 2018 | US | Original (Colemine)

27,99 €*

Viceroys / Lone Ranger / Prince Alla / Roberto Sanchez

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos’ sophomore effort Rockstone is more than just a love letter to the roots of Jamaican music. It’s an actual love letter. Tom McDowall aka Jr. Thomas explains, “I could write a musical love letter to all things I loved: my wife, my family, my friends, my band mates. I could write a song to tell me to Chin Up when times got tough. I could give gratitude to the Jamaican artists that paved the way for the beautiful music we now call reggae. I could write a song about what it’s like to lose someone important to you. Or write a song to invigorate me spiritually. Music is healing and that’s the best therapy there is for me.”
Rockstone isn’t just another throwback record to an era gone by. It’s a record that takes risks within the genre, but more importantly it’s a genuinely honest record.
“I called the album Rockstone because true love cannot be defeated. It lives forever. We write tributes on our tombstones because they live on beyond our lives as a remembrance of something special and important to us.”
Recommend for fans of: The Frightnrs, Toots & The Maytals, Jimmy Cliff

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Trod On / Trod Along / Jah In The Morning / Jah Lov

12" | 2015 | EU | Original (Fruits)

The Mighty Gravillons & The 18th Parallel

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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An excellent 4-track roots and dub reggae 12-inch on the French Fruits Records label, of which the first release was I Kong's 'A Little Walk' album.

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Crumbling World

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Fruits)

Youth Meets Radical Dance Faction

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The second 7” introduces to the world The Mighty Gravillons, an obscure vocal trio bringing us right back to the golden days of roots reggae. With powerful and thought-provoking lyrics, ‘Crumbling World’ is a desperate cry to the world we’re building for the next generations. How can we leave such a world of wars, political conflicts and environmental crisis to our kids? The B side shines by it’s simplicity: The 18th Parallel invited one of their favourite musicians of today’s reggae scene to blow his spellbinding saxophone, Anant Pradhan. The legacy of Tommy McCook, Roland Alphonso or Cedric Brooks has found its worthy embodiment. New York saxophonist graces us with ‘Peace Treaty’.

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Welcome To The Edge Neon Pink Vinyl

LP | 2023 | Original (Cadiz Music/Youth Sounds)

30,99 €*

Release: 2023 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2001 | UK | Reissue (Jamaican)

Augustus Pablo

Dubbing With The Don

Linval Thompson And Friends & The Revolutionaries

Release: 2001 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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If anyone in the reggae circles could be described as having their own sound it would have to be Mr Augustus Pablo, born Horace Swaby 1954 St Andrew Jamaica. He took the humble melodica a wind blown mouth keyboard and made it shine. His musical journey started one sunny day in 1969. Walking into Herman Chin- loy's Aquarius Records shop and on playing his melodica so impressed its owner that he was taken off to Randy's Studio 17, the very next day to cut his first record 'Iggy Iggy'. But it was his second tune under the guidance of Clive Chin again cut at Randy's, the seminal 'Java ' that put the young Augustus Pablo on the map. Clive Chin continued his work producing Pablo's debut album 'this IS Augustus Pablo' . An instrumental affair on which the neo-mystical ''Far East'' sound synonymous with Pablo's work emerged. Having worked with most of the top producers of the time,Lee Perry,Keith Hudson, Bunny Lee, Augustus decided to set up his own label "Rockers", named after his brothers sound system. Where many of his tunes would first be heard.The label came to define a new and exciting chapter in reggae history.Even when versioning acknowledged classic Studio One rhythms there was a precious maturity and depth to Pablo's productions that kept him at the top throughout the late 1970s and into the 1980s. His 'King Tubby meets the Rockers Uptown' set which featured some of these rhythms reworked; Swing Easy[Skanking Easy], Frozen Soul[Frozen Dub], stands as one of the true dub classic albums of any reggae education. This set of dubs are taken from his classic 70's period.All rare dubs straight from the masters. You may have heard the tune, but not these versions. So sit back and enjoy the Original Rocker..... Still Sounds Sweet. RESPECT....JAH Floyd.

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Volume 1

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Thompson Sound)

21,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Derajah / The 18th Parallel

Babylon A Quake

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Fruits)

Imaginaria Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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It's been a long time coming, THE 18th Parallel are back with a new showcase album, this time starring Jamaican singer extraordinaire Derajah. ‘babylon A Quake' is the first single from the new album, due out in October 2023. This groundbreaking single is a collaboration like no other, bringing together the remarkable vocals of Derajah, renowned for his distinctive style and powerful delivery, and the production prowess of The 18th Parallel, a trailblazing force in the reggae scene. With the expert touch of mixing maestro Westfinga, this track is a sonic masterpiece. ‘Babylon A Quake’ stands as a powerful anthem, carrying a profound message of social consciousness and resistance against oppressive forces. Derajah's raw and emotive vocals paint vivid pictures of struggle and resilience, while The 18th Parallel's ultra-solid riddim creates a rich tapestry of sound that will transport you to the heart of roots reggae. With its impeccable production quality, ‘Babylon A Quake’ captures the essence of reggae's golden era while infusing it with a fresh and contemporary sound. It seamlessly blends tradition with innovation, ensuring that both loyal reggae enthusiasts and new listeners alike will be left in awe of this musical gem.

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Almamegretta

2LP | 2001 | EU | Reissue (The Saifam Group)

54,99 €*

Release: 2001 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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3LP | 2019 | DE | Original (Staatsakt.)

Die Türen

Exoterik

23,95 €*

LP | 2004 | DE | Original (Burial Mix)

Release: 2019 / DE – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall, Pop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Sealed, Cover: VG+

Still sealed with hype sticker. Triple gatefold cover has a stuffed corner. White vinyl.

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Rhythm & Sound

w/ The Artists

50,99 €*

Release: 2004 / DE – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Third World = Third World

You've Got The Power = ラヴ・アイランド

LP | 1982 | JP | Original (CBS/Sony)

8,99 €*

In The Shell Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 1982 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

Japanese pressing, comes with Obi and inserts.

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Paolo Baldini Dubfiles

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (La Tempesta Dub)

Senghe Gold Colored Vinyl Edtion

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The third solo album of the Italian producer is released eight years after his previous At Song Embassy, Papine, Kingston 6, an album/documentary recorded and filmed in Jamaica back in 2015. Over this eight-year span, Baldini intensively toured through Europe, United States and Latin America, and worked as a producer for artists like Mellow Mood, L.A.B., Forelock, Noiseshaper, Imperial Sound Army, Dubblestandart, and for well- established reggae labels like Pressure Sounds and Echo Beach. Differently from his previous albums, in which Baldini’s approach was tightly linked to the tradition of Jamaican dub (and where his works focused on re-editing and re-purposing materials coming from different sources), the starting point for the beat-making of In The Shell was the writing of original music, a blank page on which to develop every single track. This time, the core of the production and song-writing is rooted in the creation of instrumental tracks in the studio; only at a later stage did Baldini look on the outside, establishing the necessary connections and collaborations for the entire album. The shared element among the songs in the record is the use of a palette of ethnic sounds and samples, recorded and archived by Paolo Baldini himself during his various trips to Africa, and on which he later carried out his unique electronic production and post-production work – the distinctive feature of his musical aesthetics. The personal and family ties that led the Italian producer to visit Sub-Saharan Africa, and especially Senegal, granted him an exclusive observation standpoint on day-to-day contexts which are usually not accessible to those who don’t have a key to participate in the family life of these communities, and allowed him to respectfully use this advantage to record original and unique samples.

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Almamegretta

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (The Saifam Group)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1984 | CZ | Reissue (Island)

Legend

22,99 €*

2LP | 2015 | EU | Original (The Drop)

Release: 1984 / CZ – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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There are few musicians whose music has indisputably advanced humanity. Reggae figurehead Bob Marley--a songwriter, poet, activist, and visionary--is one of them. The idea that a single-disc collection could represent the depth, breadth, and power of Marley's achievement is far-fetched, but LEGEND makes an excellent attempt. Every single one of its tracks is outstanding, and the artist's different faces--revolutionary ("Get Up Stand Up"), romantic ("Is This Love"), devout Rastafarian ("Buffalo Soldier"), and prophet ("One Love/People Get Ready") are equally represented.In addition to his moving message of love and unity, Marley is a master songwriter, as the timelessness of songs like "Stir It Up," "I Shot the Sheriff," and the gorgeous, poignant "Redemption Song" proves. Of course, a true sampling of Marley's output would require some early ska material, the Wailer's debut (CATCH A FIRE), the definitive NATTY DREAD, and his later-period opus EXODUS, but LEGEND provides a highly satisfying, if brief, overview of Marley's genius. A record well suited to any location, season, or time of day, it has proven universal in its appeal. The music herein is as essential as air.

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Fat Freddys Drop

Bays Black Vinyl Edition

29,99 €*

Junior Dell & The D-Lites

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Introducing Bays a 9 track boil up heralding a fresh chapter in Freddys fantastic voyages. Bays opens with slow burn funk of ‘Wairunga Blues’ journeying through a hybrid of reggae, hi-tek soul and jazz with techno rhythms underpinning Freddy’s signature horns and Joe Dukie’s smooth & introspective vocals, 'Slings And Arrows', '10 Feet Tall', 'Wheels', 'Razor', 'Makkan', 'Fish In The Sea', 'Cortina Motors' and arriving finally on the crooked blues jam of ‘Novak’.
BAYS is named after our Wellington studio homebase, where the album was predominately written and recorded around beats, food, darts and a winter of content.

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Twenty Flight Ska

7" | 2021 | UK | Reissue (Original Gravity)

Release: 2021 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2021 | EU | Original (Moonshine)

Radikal Guru

Do The Right Thing

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

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Here is a brand new single from the Radikal Guru's 4th studio album 'Beyond The Borders'. 'Do The Right Thing' features italian vocalist Marina P mainly known for her previous works with Mungo's Hi Fi. Her soulful lyrics are touching on social struggles that we are facing today in our communities. On the musical side Radikal Guru comes with meditative basslines, melodic patterns and arrays of echo chambers and 808's. Backed by two roots style vinyl exclusive remixes made by the Guru himself.

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Sensi T & Mr Zebre

Travelling On The Riddim

9,99 €*

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Kevin Fingier Collective

I Really Care / The Great Akerman

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Acid Jazz)

14,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Bob Andy And The Revolutionarys

Ghetto Stays On The Mind

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

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2012 | EU | Original (Superfly Studio)

Dreadsquad

The Riddim Machine EP

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | Original (Higher Mountain)

Joseph Cotton

History Of The Dancehall

19,99 €*

Release: 2023 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

Limited Edition.
Record with just a few paper scuffs.
Includes sticker.

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LP | 1983 | JP | Original (CBS/Sony)

All The Way Strong

14,99 €*

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Moonshine)

Release: 1983 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Japanese pressing, no Obi.

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Danny T & Tradesman

Wicked City EP

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The People's Choice Dub Colored Vinyl Edition

The Scientist

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Dubmusic Productions)

22,99 €*

The People's Choice Dub Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Deep & heavy dubs mixed by The Scientist at King Tubby's

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The Scientist

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Dubmusic Productions)

21,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Deep & heavy dubs mixed by The Scientist at King Tubby's

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LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Island)

Exodus

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1980 | NL | Reissue (Island)

Uprising

28,99 €*

Release: 1980 / NL – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Legend Picture Disc Edition

LP | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Island)

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Infinite Density)

Jah Schulz Meets I Fi

More Love In The City

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Band Of Enlightenment Reason & Love, The

Zota Yinne (Version)

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Philophon)

The Sannic Sounds Of Tommy Mccook

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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This release by The Band of Enlightenment, Reason & Love presents a new instrumental version of the heavily sought after debut release "Zota Yinne" by Alogte Oho, the meanwhile classic second release on Philophon from 2014 (PH45002). So far, The Band of Enlightenment, Reason & Love, as Philophon's house band, never had any release under its own name, but here we go! It's sure: more will follow.

"Zota Yinne" is a dubbed out variation of the original Frafra gospel classic with the one and only Jimi Tenor as a guest on flute and synth. "Starlet Road Filling Station Romance" is an other-worldly search for love, perfectly characterized by Jimi Tenor's love cries on the saxophone.

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Tommy McCook

LP | 1974 | JP | Reissue (Dub Store)

37,99 €*

Release: 1974 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Max Romeo & The Upsetters

War Ina Babylon

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Universal)

22,99 €*

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jah Mel & The Rhythm Factory

Stand Up To It / Guiding Star

12" | 2018 | EU | Original (Jamwax)

The Meditations / Sly & Robbie

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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Judas

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Meditations Music)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Zara McFarlane with Dennis Bovell

East Of The River Nile

12" | 2019 | UK | Original (Brownswood)

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Silver Bullets Vinyl Me, Please Edition

The Silvertones

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Vinyl Me, Please)

33,99 €*

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (X-Ray Production)

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Why you'll love it...
Silver Bullets is the debut LP from Trojan Records reggae group the Silvertones. Reissued for the first time since its 1973 release, our edition was remastered from the original tapes by Andy Pearce, comes on vanilla sky vinyl in a heavyweight tip-on jacket, complete with a custom lyric sheet.

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Soom T

The Louder The Better

37,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Joe Gibbs & The Professionals

African Dub All-Mighty Chapter 1 Yellow Vinyl Edition

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (VP)

25,99 €*

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Legend: The Best Of Bob Marley & The Wailers

LP | 1984 | CZ | Reissue (Tuff Gong)

38,99 €*

Release: 1984 / CZ – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Uluru 003 Green Vinyl Edition

Jstar, The Dynamates

7" | 2020 | EU | Reissue (Uluru)

Release: 2020 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dr Boondigga & The Big BW

Fat Freddys Drop

2LP | 2009 | UK | Original (The Drop)

33,99 €*

Uluru 003 Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2009 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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New Zealands Soul-Dub powerhouse returns after 4 years!

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Jstar, The Dynamates

7" | 2020 | EU | Reissue (Uluru)

Release: 2020 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Chrysalis)

The Specials

30,99 €*

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Parking Lot Sounds)

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Remastered on heavyweigth 180 gram vinyl!

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Mighty Caskets

Green Eyes / The Cat

20,99 €*

LP | 2024 | Original (Sofia Thea / Baco)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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In 2024, a 7-inch that will bring tears to the eyes of all ska fans has been delivered! A cover of Jimmy Smith's "The Cat" with organ and tenor intertwined is also included. The first single by Mighty Caskets, formed around Ichimura of EX. Cool Wise MAN, is "green EYES," a bluesy, superb instrumental ska with a melancholy tenor saxophone melody and shuffle beat that hits the heart. In addition, the B-side features a garage-inspired cover of Jimmy Smith's "The Cat," which takes one's breath away with its thrilling and sensational organ tones. Recorded and mixed & mastered by E-mura (bim ONE Production).

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Mo'kalamity

Shine

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dawning Of A New Era - Aka The Specials Black Vinyl Edition

Coventry Automatics

LP | 1993 | EU (Radiation Reissues)

18,99 €*

Byron Lee And The Dragonaries

Release: 1993 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Specials shook up the British music scene in 1979 when their blend of English punk and Jamaican ska took the nation by storm. The Dawning of a New Era collects the legendary 1978 demos, cut when the group was known as The Automatics, with Silverton Hutchinson on drums and before the arrival of Neville Staples. Favourites such as ‘Night Klub,’ ‘Too Much Too Young,’ ‘Stupid Marriage,’ ‘Concrete Jungle,’ ‘Blank Expression’ and the title track are here presented in rougher, spikier arrangements, much of the work-in-progress referencing the reggae stylings of the late 1960s and early 70s. A must for all Specials fans!

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Dance The Ska

LP | 1964 | EU (Kids Of Yesterday)

Scorchers from the Mighty Two - reggae anthology

Release: 1964 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Long-awaited reissue of this rare Jamaican ska record, originally released in 1964. In 1961 Byron Lee And The Dragonaries took a huge break when they were part of the first James Bond film - Dr. No - as the hotel band . In 1964, the band was also featured in a broadcast called "This is Ska!" alongside Jimmy Cliff, Prince Buster, and Toots and the Maytals. Amazing back cover illustrations: how to learn classic ska dance in 12 easy steps !

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Joe Gibbs

2LP | 2008 | US | Original (17 North Parade)

52,99 €*

Dawning Of A New Era - Aka The Specials Yellow Vinyl Edition

Release: 2008 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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feat. Gregory Isaacs, Junior Byles, Althea & Donna, Dennis Brown, The Mighty Diamonds, ...

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Coventry Automatics

LP | 1993 | EU (Radiation Reissues)

20,99 €*

Release: 1993 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1977 | JP | Original (Island)

96° In The Shade

The Modern Sound Of Harry Beckett

Release: 1977 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Harry Beckett

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (On-U Sound)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

The Marijuanas

Tell Us When

Count Ossie / The Mystic Revelation Of Rastafari

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Tales Of Mozambique Purple Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

3LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Music On Vinyl)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Following on from the recent super-deluxe box set edition of The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari"s "Grounation" Soul Jazz Records are releasing a new edition of the group"s celebrated "Tales of Mozambique". This new limited edition is released as a one-off pressing purple vinyl double album and a one-off purple CD. Sleeve design also comes as a new purple version. Soul Jazz Records are releasing Count Ossie and The Mystic Revelation"s seminal 1975 album Tales of Mozambique in an expanded double album/single CD, fully remastered and with the inclusion of two bonus rare single-only tracks, full sleevenotes, exclusive photographs and interview. Count Ossie is the central character in the development of Rastafarian roots music, nowadays an almost mythical and iconic figure. His importance in bringing Rastafarian music to a populist audience is matched only by Bob Marley"s promotion of the faith internationally in the 1970s.

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Upsetters & Lee Perry

Build The Ark

41,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Best Of: The Lee Perry Years

Bob Marley

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Not Now)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Operators Blue Vinyl Edtion

The Operators

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Jump Up)

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Indianapolis female fronted ska act release their second album on beautiful powder blue vinyl. Features current and past members of Harley POE, Cirlce City Deacons, who deliver a mix of new-traditional ska with the energy of punk, full of diverse tempos, rhythms, and a tight horn section.

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Catch A Fire Tuff Gong Jamaican Version

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

40,99 €*

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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An Iceberg Cruising The Jamaican Coastline Black Vinyl Edition

Froid Dub

LP | 2021 | EU | Reissue (Delodio)

18,99 €*

Release: 2021 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Staying In The World / Walking In The City

Larry Malumba

7" (Ulemu)

Tape | 2020 | US | Original (Jump Up)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Skoidats

The Times

Let Us Pray / Dread In The Mountain

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Cassette Week 2020 release. A classic from the Moon SKA NYC days, this streetpunk oi/ska classic was one the the labels most popular titles and is now on tape for the first time every. Expanded edition (90 minutes) with bonus material taken from early demo tapes and live shows.

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Black Uhuru

12" | 2018 | EU | Original (Top Ranking Sound)

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Studio Rockers)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Reggae & Dancehall

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Black Uhuru first formed in 1972, initially as Uhuru (Swahili for 'freedom'). Over the years the group has undergone several line-up changes with Derrick "Duckie" Simpson as the mainstay. As a unique singer in his own right, Delroy "Junior" Reid had the opportunity to reach a wider international audience when he was offered the chance to be the lead singer in Black Uhuru in 1986. Jr. Reid was from the same area of Kingston, shared a similar vocal style and already had a reputation for writing strong reality lyrics. After joining the group, Jr. Reid elevated the group to another level delivering militant songs such as Let Us Pray and Dread In The Mountain. Songs as these taken from the "Brutal" sessions, sung over typically robust rhythms from Sly & Robbie, tailored to fit in with developments on the international scene whilst upholding Black Uhuru’s penchant for uncompromising roots music with the emphasis on tight, forward-thinking arrangements.

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The Last Poets

Understand What Black Is

37,99 €*

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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On the 50th anniversary of the band's inception at an event in Harlem, NY to commemorate Malcolm X's birthday on 19 May 1968, influential spoken word artists, poets and commentators The Last Poets are set to make a glorious and relevant return with their first album in over 20 years, 'Understand What Black Is'.
Produced by Ben Lamdin (Nostaglia 77) and Brighton legend Prince Fatty, whose speciality is traditional reggae and dub production's, 'Understand What Black Is' is a ten-track album which speaks of a revolutionary struggle defined by both race and identity, that has never sounded more relevant. Released on Studio Rockers, there will also be an accompanying single featuring remixes of the title track "Understand What Black Is" by Mala (South London collective Digital Mystikz) and UK Dance music innovators Dego and Kaidi.
Since the initial line-up of Dahveed Nelson, Gylan Kain and Felipe Luciano formed in East Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park, The Last Poets have produced under various guises over the subsequent years. However, it was their seminal output, namely 1970's 'The Last Poets' under both Umar bin Hassan and Abiodun Oyewole that secured their legacy, becoming one of the most important influences in early hip hop.
Throughout the last 20 years, the band have remained largely on hiatus. But their influence could still be felt with their tracks being sampled by The Notorious B.I.G, NWA, A Tribe Called Quest, Dr.Dre and Snoop Dogg. Umar has recorded various solo albums and featured on Common and Kanye West's Grammy Nominated 'The Corner'. Abiodun appeared on the Red Hot Organization's album, Stolen Moments which was named "Album of the Year" by Time. He also conducts weekly open house poetry readings, where he constructively critiques upcoming poets, helping to nurture them. He has also conducted classes at Columbia University, where he teaches creative writing.
The inauguration of Donald Trump as US President in 2016 inspired Hassan and Oyewole to resurrect the group to create a brand new record, modern and edgy, and deeply relevant and reflective of our times.
Tracks on 'Understand What Black Is' include 'How Many Bullets', which bridles with defiance as Oyewole works through a litany of injustices suffered by black people in the US: " You've Tried
To Blow My Brains Out With Bigotry, Chopped Off My Wings, So I Couldn't Fly Free, And Dared Me To Be Me, Took My Drum, Broke My Hands, Yanked My Roots Right Up Out Of The Land, And Riddled My Soul With Jesus" 'What I Want To See' describes a utopia - a refuge from hurt and those who'd make "our vision blurred, and our faith obscure", whilst the title track 'Understand What Black Is' aims to transcend ethnicity: "understand what black is….It's the source from which all things come...black is a hero, not a villain."
The album even takes reference from Prince's 2003 album of instrumentals, 'News', which Hassan drew comparisons from with his own childhood experiences: "That poem took me about a year to write….I just kept writing and writing but not getting too far and then I heard that album and the musicianship was amazing. I was left wondering if it was jazz, classical, rock or maybe something new but all those images that I write about came to me from listening to that album. I loved Prince in that movie Purple Rain because my father was a talented musician but he was into brutalising Mama at times and in the movie there's a Jerome and my name is Jerome, so it was like he was telling my life story as well."
The album acts as a body of work between individual members each speaking of their own personal journeys, but feeding into the much larger narrative of struggle and oppression, alongside a fervent hunger for social change. These are struggles and tests of personal resolve that have directly shaped and moulded the bands' unique sound over the course of an impressive 50 years, and their powerful and influential commentary remains as relevant as ever.

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LP | 1982 | US | Original (Columbia)

You've Got The Power

6,99 €*

Release: 1982 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall, Pop

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LP | 1983 | US | Original (Columbia)

All The Way Strong

6,99 €*

Release: 1983 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1983 | JP | Original (CBS/Sony)

All The Way Strong

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1983 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

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King Tubby

The Roots Of Dub

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Two albums that shook the world! The release of these two ground-breaking dubs sets in 1975 altered the course of modern music forever. Dub From The Roots & Roots Of Dub make up a crucial selection of King Tubby’s mind-altering dub versions.
Produced by Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee – both albums are essential!

The ace reissue of these wicked dub albums collecting together classic 70's dub versions by dub pioneer and leader of ‘roots’ music in Jamaica, King Tubby! Tubby’s vast knowledge of electronics and Bunny’s vast catalogue of rhythms would lay the foundations of what today is taken as a standard. All the tracks on here are versions of classic tracks from Cornell Campbell, Johnny Clarke, Horace Andy, Linval Thompson, Derick Morgan & Hortense Ellis dubbed out by the King of Dub King Tubby!’

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King Tubby

Dub From The Roots

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

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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V.A.

Come To The Party

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

The Wailers

The Best Of The Wailers

33,99 €*

Survivor Feat. Askala Selassie / Return Of The Warrior

Release: 2024 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Whereas before all jamaican recordings were made for 7-inch single releases, this recording session was held to release the longplay album “The Best Of The Wailers“, the very first album by The Wailers, and the very first album in reggae at all.
Recorded before their involvement with Lee Perry but not released until 1971 this is The Wailers at their soulful best. The songs are simple yet powerful. There are great harmonies between Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, and unlike their later releases with Island records the sound isn't embellished. Each and every song is memorable, they are all classics.

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Ariwa Posse

7" | 2023 | Original (Ariwa)

Sugar Minott / Jah Thomas

Release: 2023 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Crafted at the renowned Ariwa Studios in South London, the new track features lyrics and vocals by Askala Selassie, which have been combined with an iconic Aswad instrumental “Warrior Charge”

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Beg You Put It Down / Put Down The Dub

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Roots)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Midnight Rock label was home to some of the greatest productions of the era, and like any smart Jamaican producer, label owner Nkrumah Jah Thomas worked his rhythms hard, using them to create scores of records by dozens of artists.

Thomas came up just at the right time, and his breakthrough recordings were made at the finest studios, using the finest musicians: often they were recorded at Channel One and used the Roots Radics. And sometimes the voicings that he created were released, but still more languished in the vaults. Caught on multi-track tape, but never released.

That was the fate of a session that he recorded with Sugar Minott. The singer – known in the UK for his monster hit ‘Good Thing Going’ – had made his name in the vocal group The African Brothers, before working as a soloist for Coxsone Dodd at Studio One, where he became a pioneer of the dancehall, his voice riding over many of Dodd’s greatest rhythms to create timeless music.

Thomas has worked hard in creating sharp new mixes from his sessions with Minott, and this single – a plea against gun violence as apt today as when it was put down on tape – is the first fruits of that work. A fantastic Radics rhythm with an exceptional vocal and brand new dub by Jah Thomas and Rory on the flip.

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LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Island)

Rastaman Vibration

28,99 €*

LP | 2005 | EU | Reissue (BMG Rights Management)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Madness

The Dangermen Sessions

Release: 2005 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2018 | UK | Original (Chrysalis)

The Specials

The Singles

25,99 €*

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Mystic Revelation Of Rastafari

Grounation

3LP | 1972 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

36,99 €*

Set Du Free / Dub Born Free

Release: 1972 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Like Sun Ra's Arkestra and John Coltrane are to jazz, the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari are to reggae - the ultimate expression of roots music and Rastafarian ideology in reggae music, music functioning at a high level of spiritual consciousness combined with an equally avant-garde and forward-looking approach to sound.The group's stunning, unique and groundbreaking 1973 album 'Grounation', a mighty conceptual triplealbum (the first ever reggae triple!) is, similar to Marvin Gaye's 'What's Goin' On', a definitive allencompassing cultural statement of its time and place. A sprawling album of raw and unique cultural expression that combined Rastafari consciousness with deep spiritual jazz music - an absolute and essential classic of Reggae music.The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari group came into existence at the start of 1970s, the union of two artists (and groups) of equal repute - Count Ossie and his African Drums and saxophonist Cedric 'Im' Brooks' and his group, The Mystics. Both Ossie and Brooks were alumni from the great Studio One Records.

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Niney The Observer

10" | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Jamaican)

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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King Tubby And The Aggrovators

Shalom Dub

LP | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Jamaican)

Do The Rock Steady' 1966-1968 Green Vinyl Edition

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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“Tubby did three original dub albums, ‘Dub From The Roots’. ‘The Roots of Dub’ and the third is ‘Brass Rockers’ with Tommy McCook ‘pon the flying cymbals. Where he mixed it with the horn going in and out in a dub way and one named ‘Shalom Dub’ you can call Tubby’s too because he mixed the versions as they were off forty fives’’ Bunny ‘Striker‘ Lee

King Tubby and Producer Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee are intertwined in the birth of Dub Music. After discovering a mistake that made a ‘serious joke’ ( more of which later...) they went on to release the first pressings of this new musical genre namely ‘Dub Music’. Tubby’s vast knowledge of electronics and Bunny’s vast catalogue of rhythms would lay the foundations of what today is taken as a standard... the Remix / Version cuts to an existing vocal tune.

Osbourne ‘King Tubby’ Ruddock was born in Kingston, Jamaica on 28th January 1941 and grew up in the High Holborn Street area of downtown Kingston. He studied electronics at Kingston’s National Technical College and also on two correspondence courses from the U.S.A... When he had qualified Tubby began repairing radios and other electrical appliances in a shack in the back yard of his mother’s home. His work in the early days included winding transformers and building amplifiers for Kingston’s Sound Systems. Tubby built his first Sound System in 1957 playing jazz and Rhythm & Blues at local weddings and birthday parties. His reputation as a man who knew and understood both electronics and music grew steadily and as the sixties drew to a close. Tubby purchased his own basic two track equipment. He installed this alongside his dub cutting machine, a home made mixing console and his impressive collection of Jazz albums in the back bedroom of his home at 18 Dromilly Avenue which he christened his music room.

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V.A.

LP | 2014 | UK | Reissue (Voice Of Jamaica)

19,99 €*

Release: 2014 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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“…the greatest man that came to Jamaica and changed the whole beat from ska to rock steady was Lyn Taitt. He was from Trinidad but Byron Lee did bring him come to Jamaica as an organist but he started playing guitar and the rest is history! We should call him rock steady… it’s Lyn Taitt as he was the man! He played lead guitar and ska at the same time…” Bunny Lee

As the frantic, frenetic pace of ska finally let up in 1966 the cool, cool sound of rock steady came to the fore. This languid, soulful music was the complete musical antithesis of its more famous antecedent and the gentle guitar of Lyn Taitt would forever define the sound of rock steady.

Trinidadian Nerlyn ‘Lyn’ Taitt had been given a contract by Byron Lee to travel to Jamaica to play at the Independence celebrations in 1962 but fell in love with Jamaica and decided to stay joining The Sheiks and then The Cavaliers before forming Lyn Taitt & The Comets. Lyn also recorded as a guest guitarist with The Skatalites before Lyn Taitt & The Jets came together in 1966.

The rock steady beat was slower, more measured and the emphasis was placed on the bass. It no longer gave equal emphasis to every beat but, instead, played a repeated pattern that syncopated the rhythm. The

rhythmic focus shifted to the core of the music to the bass and the drums where it has remained ever since.

“For that tempo the tempo is very slow with the bass and guitar line playing the same thing. You used to use two guitars. Hux Brown and myself or another guitarist and myself. And it was very slow but with a definite bass line going straight through the song…” Lyn Taitt

Lyn Taitt & The Jets were soon in such great demand that they would often play up to five sessions a day for as many different producers but they were not the only rock steady band. When the Skatalites had broken up in 1965 Jackie Mittoo formed Studio One’s house band The Soul Brothers (who soon became The Soul Vendors) and Tommy McCook decided to work with Duke Reid at Treasure Isle studio with The Supersonics. Bobby Aitken’s Carib Beats eschewed subtlety for drive but together these musicians were responsible for establishing the rules of rock steady music.

Their gentle approach allowed vocalists such as Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe and Desmond Dekker and harmony groups including The Techniques, The Melodians, The Uniques and The Paragons and many, many more to demonstrate their prowess.

Rock steady only lasted for a brief period, from 1966 to 1968, but its significance to the subsequent development of Jamaican music is incalculable and it would go on to shape each successive musical movement over the next four decades. Deejays, dub, digital and dance hall all stepped to the tune and pace of rhythms whose

origins were grounded in the rock steady beat and it is impossible to ever overstate its importance... or its beauty.

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LP | 2023 | JP | Original (P-Vine)

Welcome To Dubrock 2

Black Brothers / Lloyd Clarke

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Compiling the dub music of Bob Marley once again! This is a must have for both Marley and reggae maniacs everywhere!

Featuring tracks cut on one-off acetate dubplates specifically made for sound systems, singles that were only ever distributed in Jamaica, and other Marley dubrock rarities, this compilation, specifically compiled by Rita Marley for P-vine, Welcome to Dubrock shows the king of reggae the way Jamaican sound systems saw him! We’ve selected the tracks released after his major label contract from that compilation, and reissued them on first time limited edition vinyl, with an obi-strip attached! There’s no doubt that this is going to drive any fan of reggae mad! So make sure to get yours while you can!

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Give Me Loving / Love You The Most

7" | 2020 | UK | Original (Hop)

9,99 €*

Release: 2020 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Versatiles / Val Bennet

Spread Your Bed / Hound Dog Special

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Deltone / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Manasseh & The Equalizer Feat. Danny Red

Absentee

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Partial)

16,99 €*

Somebody's Baby / I'm In The Mood For Love

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Deep cuts from Nick Manasseh and Jeremy The Equalizer with a solid part-digital rhythm with Danny Red’s militant vocal coming in and out of the mix.

Originally an album track from 1993, this 7” now comes with a hard-to-find dub mix on the flipside.

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Pat Kelly

7" | 1968 | UK | Reissue (Jamaican)

Release: 1968 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Tape | 2023 | EU (Radiation Reissues)

Soul Revolution Part II