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The Soulettes / The Upsetters

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Das fünfte Studioalbum 'Research & Destroy' der norwegischen The Good, The Bad & The Zugly gepresst auf pinkem Vinyl in limiterter Auflage.

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Let It Be / Big Dog Bloxie

7" | 1970 | UK | Reissue (Harlem Shuffle)

The Pioneers & The Blenders

Release: 1970 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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This is the very first reissue of the much in demand double sided killer single released in 1970 on the Upsetter label. Both tracks were produced by Lee Perry. The A side is a beautiful yet wicked cover of LET IT BE by the Beatles, produced by Lee Perry and performed by the Soulettes. The B side is BIG DOG Bloxie, an even wackier version of the A side by Lee Perry!

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Baby Don't Be Late / Gimme Gimme Girl

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Boss Records / Reggae Fever)

The Kingstonians / The Crystalites

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Nice repress of these classic 1968 tunes.

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Sufferer / Sufferer

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

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The Marvels / The Upsetters

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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These two avidly sought-after early Reggay tracks are quite rare. Splash Down is the instrumental version of Sufferer and both songs have been produced by Derrick Harriott. This is the first time these two wicked tracks are released together on a 7inch vinyl single.

THE Kingstonians Jamaican vocal trio, the Kingstonians were formed around 1966 by Cebert Bernard (aka Jackie Bernard) and his brother Lloyd "Footy" Bernard, along with mutual friend Lloyd Kerr. They began their recording career with producer J.J. Johnson, but had their greatest success between 1968 and 1970 with producer Derrick Harriott, who helped steer the singles "Singer Man" and "Sufferer" to the top of the Jamaican charts. An LP of the Harriott material was released in 1970 under the title “Sufferer”. The album was the career high point for the Kingstonians, who left Harriott to work briefly with producers Leslie Kong and Rupie Edwards before breaking up as the roots reggae era began.

THE Crystalites The Crystalites were the backing and studio band for legendary producer Derrick Harriott and included top 60s Jamaican musicians e.g. Bongo Herman, Bongo Les, Boris Gardiner, Gladstone Anderson, Karl Bryan, Winston Wright among others!

They were extremely productive between 1968 and 1974 and recorded 4 albums and countless singles covering many styles from Boss Reggae to Dub. More specifically, they recorded many wicked and awesome “versions” of hit songs of that time e.g. Sufferer by THE Kingstonians!

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

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

9,89 €* 10,99 € -10%

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Originals / The Upsetters

Got To Be Iry / Iry Iry

7" | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Upsetter / Reggae Fever)

The Gaylads / The Upsetters

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this classic Roots material by The Originals and The Upsetters from around 1973!

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I Wear My Slanders / If You Don't Mind

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

The Cables / The Skatalites

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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These tracks are nice and original 1969 roots recordings from the Upsetter archive.

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What Kind Of World / Peace And Love

7" | JM | Reissue (Studio One)

16,99 €*

Release: JM – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

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

The Marijuanas

Tell Us When

LP | 2024 | EU (Soulbeats)

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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The Dynamics

The Dragn'fly

29,99 €*

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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LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (On High)

Cool Rasta

36,99 €*

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

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LP | 2016 | CZ | Reissue (Daptone)

Nothing More To Say

22,99 €*

7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Fox)

Release: 2016 / CZ – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Frightnrs escort Daptone into the world of long-playing reggae with both the sweetest and the roughest record of the decade.

Crafted under the meticulous eye of black-belt reggae mastermind/producer Victor Axelrod (aka Ticklah), Nothing More to Say is a rocksteady masterpiece the likes of which has not reared it's head since the golden era of Studio One. However, you'll find no imitation here - none of the faux-jamaican cliches of lesser reggae bands. Like all things Daptone, this record is above all soulful and honest.

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The Skulls

Black Slavery Days

11,99 €*

Drum Sound: More Gems From The Channel One Dub Room 1974 To 1980

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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The Revolutionaries

2LP | 2007 | UK | Reissue (Pressure Sounds)

Release: 2007 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Patate)

The Gladiators

Back To Roots

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (3 Bun / Creation Rebel)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reissue of this 1982 Reggae classic!!

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The Gyrators

Hard Times

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Greensleeves)

The Travellers

Black Black Minds

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

The Ethiopians

Obeah Book

11,99 €*

Can't Stop Righteousness / Can't Stop Righteousness Version

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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The Gladiators

7" | UK | Reissue

Release: UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2022 | US | Original (Daptone)

Always

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Always Colored Vinyl Edition

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Daptone)

22,49 €* 29,99 € -25%

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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unklar, ob farbige direkt von Daptone kommen.

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Always Black Vinyl Edition

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Daptone)

31,99 €*

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Before Dan Klein's unfortunate passing, The Frightnrs agreed to keep a promise he asked of them - continue making music together. Part of that promise has been made manifest here... Daptone Records is proud to present ALWAYS - the raw, soulful new long player from The Frightnrs.

The road to Always began with a period of intense songwriting back when The Frightnrs and producer Victor Axelrod (Ticklah) were working on the group's debut, rocksteady masterpiece, Nothing More to Say. In addition to the scorchers heard therein, Axelrod and The Frightnrs agreed many of the recordings were too sweet to tamper with in order to fit the rocksteady mold. Some were created at their headquarters in Queens with Dan on the mic, some were elaborations on older ideas, others were brand new creations made at the finish line.

Thanks to the vocal stems they had captured in this golden period, Dan Klein's other-worldly voice lived on, giving The Frightnrs all the raw material they needed for an entire album's worth of new, original music. So with that, The Frightnrs and Axelrod returned to the studio and painstakingly conceptualized, tracked, re-tracked and mixed them into a complete album with their beloved friend singing lead. The fruits of this arduous process lay bare the undying love and respect between musical brothers.

The last song written for this album, "Why Does it Feel Like a Curse", married two song concepts with one of Dan's original vocal performances - creating a beautiful, flawless composition that not only serves as a highlight reel of their editing skills and songwriting prowess, but also as a kind of metaphor for The Frightnrs jour ney. The per fect ending f or ALWAYS.

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The Disciples

Infinite Density Of Dub

LP | 2021 (Partial)

19,99 €*

Release: 2021

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Love The Reggae / Wha She Do Now

The Gaylads

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Randy's)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Kiss, Cuddle & Torture Volume 2

The Hempolics

2LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Zee Zee)

7" | EU | Reissue (Roots International)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Hempolics return with ‘Kiss, Cuddle & Torture: Volume 2’, the follow-up to their triumphant 2017 album which won them accolades including a BBC 6 Music ‘Album Of The Year’ selection. The new release builds on their trademark mash-up sound of reggae, dub, soul and pop but explores new territories with elements of hip-hop, shoegaze and trip-hop welcome additions to the mix.
As with Volume 1, the release is underpinned by the masterful production of main man Grippa – an engineer who cut his teeth working with Faithless – and he’s once again joined by unmistakable Hempolics vocalists Dandelion and Nubiya, who continues to turn heads with her Amy Winehouse meets Hollie Cook timbre.
Highlights of the album include the upbeat soul and reggae hit ‘Play On’, the trip-hop meets dub-influenced single, ‘Full of Surprises’, and the British reggae-funk stomper ‘Bongadashi’. ‘Gotta Thing’ sees the band deliver a fast hip-hop house track laced with classic Hempolics’ reggae flavours, vocals courtesy of Miami rapper Cojack, whilst ‘Place Is Here’, written by Grippa alongside Faithless vocalist Pauline Taylor, is a 90’s shoegaze influenced cut with a languid psych groove.
These releases are to be collected, and hopefully Volume 3 isn’t too far away.

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

The Maytones

Only Your Picture

27,99 €*

LP | 2018 | UK | Original (Chrysalis)

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited edition for Record Store Day 2018!

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The Specials

The Singles

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Toots Presents The Maytals

The Maytals

LP | 1977 | US | Original (Chin Randys)

Johny's Whiney / Confession Of A Skinhead

Release: 1977 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Very rare original pressing of this classic!!

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The Fishska

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Thompson Sound)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Fishska was formed in late 1997 in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia. They have been an active part within the Indonesian underground’s grass roots scene. In 2023 they released a second album, ‘Banned In Jakarta’. Two songs in that album are now released by Liquidator Music: ‘Johny’s Whiney’ and ‘Confession Of A Skinhead’. Both songs have 60’s style skinhead reggae. ‘Confession Of A Skinhead’ is based on their experience as young teenage skinheads back in the day. It talks about the cliche of loyalty within the scene, which ended up in a story of betrayal and deceit. ‘Johny’s Whiney’ is more of a working class protest satire, striking on the poor performance of their government.

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The Viceroys

Brethren And Sistren

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | WW | Original (Morwell Esq)

The Morwells

The Best Of

23,99 €*

Release: WW – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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I Just Can't Stop It Magenta Vinyl Edition

The Beat

LP | 2024 | EU | Reissue (Rhino)

33,99 €*

Right Here Right Now / I'm Crying

Release: 2024 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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1 LP reissue of The Beat's debut album, including the hits "Mirror in the Bathroom" and "Tears of a Clown" in Magenta vinyl. Breakout of original album. This Syeor release is Side A/B from the English Beat 2LP Expanded RSD format

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The Steadytones

7" (Mountone)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Nun.Ki.Rec.)

The Wilbur's

Whiskers Of Dub Volume 2

14,99 €* 24,99 € -40%

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2015 | UK | Reissue (Fruits)

The Inspirators

Release: 2015 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Red Moon Rise, Dub / Sticksman Skank, Dub

The Disciples

12" (Boom-Shacka-Lacka)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Badasonic)

The Utopians

How The World Turns

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | JP | Original (Jet Set)

The Magnetics

Love Of My Life

38,99 €*

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | UK | Reissue (Common Ground International)

The Gideons

The National Team

12,05 €* 17,99 € -33%

Release: UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Orthodoxy Of New Radicalism Electric Blue Vinyl Edition

The Offenders

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Long Beach)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1991 | EU | Reissue (Hornin Sounds)

The Sojourners

Black People

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (El Paso)

Release: 1991 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Killer 90's Afro-Root from Nigeria.

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The Upshitters

Bad Place For The Weak

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2022 | EU | Original (YB-Music)

The Wolfgang

Anthology Part 1

18,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2000 | US | Reissue (Pirates Press)

The Slackers

Wasted Days

31,99 €*

LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Long Beach)

Release: 2000 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall

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Pirates Press Records are happy to announce the long overdue reissue of one of The Slackers most acclaimed albums, Wasted Days. Their fourth studio double album, originally released in 2000, hasn’t been available since 2013, and is an essential component to any Slackers collection! It showcases The Slackers' innovative incorporation of diverse influences to create a sound that is truly their own - from ska, reggae, rocksteady, and dub to soul, R&B, calypso, jazz, and rock ’n roll. Led by Vic Ruggerio's unmistakably Bronx accented vocal stylings, the band never lose touch with the scrappy energy of where they call home, New York City. With The Slackers continuing to tour the world throughout the end of 2022 and early 2023 in support of their recent full length “Don’t Let The Sunlight Fool Ya” it seems only right to get their back catalog back in press for the new fans they never fail to make at every single show. Be sure to catch them in a town near you!

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The Offenders

Class Of Nations

19,99 €*

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

Oldians,The

Roots'n'soul Nice & Easy

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Badasonic)

The Appetizers

Listen Up!

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

The Slickers

Run Fattie / Hoola Bulla

13,99 €*

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Gaz's Rockin')

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Slickers were an exciting Jamaican Rocksteady and Reggae group in the late 1960s and 1970s. Although their legendary song JOHNNY TOO BAD was included in the Jimmy Cliff movie THE HARDER THEY COME, their story is mostly unknown and full of hearsays and contradictions.
Here is our "version" of the story:
Firstly, it is often assumed that The Slickers were just an alias for The Pioneers but it seems now clear that they were in fact two distinct formations.
In fact, the group was formed by Derrick Crooks (of The Pioneers) and Winston Bailey (not to misunderstand with Winston "Shadow" Bailey a Calypso singer) around 1965. It seems that Derrick was the only constant member and the line-up was constantly changing and overlapping with both The Reggae Boys and The Pioneers.
Other known members were Derrick's brother Sydney Crooks, Roy Beckford (not to misunderstand with U-Roy), George Dekker and Abraham Green (later known as Ras Abraham) who joined at the time "Johnny Too Bad" was recorded in 1970. Abraham is said to have been the lead vocal on "Johnny Too Bad". Besides being featured on the soundtrack for the 1972 Jimmy Cliff film, the song was covered by the British reggae group UB40 and countless more.
The Slickers have recorded about 40 singles during the 60's and the '70s. It seems they disbanded after recording their second album BREAKTHROUGH in 1979...
Although nothing is written in stone about The Slickers, one sure fact is that they were a brilliant Rocksteady and Reggay band… Many of their singles were outstanding such as NANA, YOU CAN'T WIN, MAN BEWARE, JOHNNY TOO BAD and of course the two hot shots on this single: RUN FATTIE and HOOLA BULLA!

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The Trojans

Top Hits

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

In A Dancehall Style

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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CD | 2022 | US | Original (Daptone)

Always

16,99 €*

Caress / Caress Jargus In Dub

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Before Dan Klein's unfortunate passing, The Frightnrs agreed to keep a promise he asked of them - continue making music together. Part of that promise has been made manifest here... Daptone Records is proud to present Always - the raw, soulful new long player from The Frightnrs.

The road to Always began with a period of intense songwriting back when The Frightnrs and producer Victor Axelrod (Ticklah) were working on the group's debut, rocksteady masterpiece, Nothing More to Say. In addition to the scorchers heard therein, Axelrod and The Frightnrs agreed many of the recordings were too sweet to tamper with in order to fit the rocksteady mold. Some were created at their headquarters in Queens with Dan on the mic, some were elaborations on older ideas, others were brand new creations made at the finish line.

Thanks to the vocal stems they had captured in this golden period, Dan Klein's other-worldly voice lived on, giving The Frightnrs all the raw material they needed for an entire album's worth of new, original music. So with that, The Frightnrs and Axelrod returned to the studio and painstakingly conceptualized, tracked, re-tracked and mixed them into a complete album with their beloved friend singing lead. The fruits of this arduous process lay bare the undying love and respect between musical brothers.

The last song written for this album, "Why Does it Feel Like a Curse", married two song concepts with one of Dan's original vocal performances - creating a beautiful, flawless composition that not only serves as a highlight reel of their editing skills and songwriting prowess, but also as a kind of metaphor for The Frightnrs jour ney. The per fect ending f or Always.

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The Wheel

7" (Audioknot)

9,99 €*

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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No Follow Bad Company / Duke Street

The Pearls

12" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Isle Of Jura)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The concluding 12” in The Pearls trilogy shows the origins of the band with two playful Rootsy numbers, ‘No Follow Bad Company’ and ‘Duke Street’ backed with the essential Dub versions. Both tracks went on to feature on The Pearls debut LP ‘The War’ released on Sly & Robbie’s Taxi label in 1981.

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LP | 1979 | US | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Good Life

7" | 2020 | EU | Original (Onlyroots)

Release: 1979 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Good Life" was originally released in 1979 as Greensleeves longplayer number 6 and presents the renown vocal harmony group after Leroy Sibbles had left the group and Naggo Morris had officially joined the trio. The 10-track longplayer was remastered by Kevin Metcalfe, recorded at Channel One studio with producer Joseph Hoo Kim and the musicians of The Revolutionaries. The artwork was designed by Bloomfield/Travis and photographs were taken by David Hendley.

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The Gladiators

The Race

7" | 2020 | EU | Original (Mr Bongo)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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First cut recorded at "Randy's Studio 17" in 1973. Produced by Clive Chin.

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The Skints

Armageddon Remix

13,99 €*

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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London “tropical punk” four-piece The Skints drop the second limited-edition 45 to accompany their hit new album ‘Swimming Lessons’.
Off the back of sold-out shows across the UK, Europe and US, it was clear that ‘Armageddon’ was becoming a firm fan favourite and needed to have a dedicated vinyl press. It sees the band compose a prescient commentary on the stress of watching the most powerful people in the world exchange fighting talk. The end is nigh when the red buttons get pushed and nothing will save us!
Jamaica’s rising star Runkus comes through with a killer feature where he too lays down a blistering take on the topical subject matter. The chorus owes a nod to the legendary Sister Nancy for the original lyric and for being a career-long inspiration to the band. The original is backed by a sound system shaking dub version provided courtesy of Gentleman’s Dub Club. It completes a package that will become an essential collectable for Skints’ fans, as well as a must-have for in-the-know reggae devotees.
Limited to just 500 copies worldwide.

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7" | US | Reissue (Coxsone)

Love Won't Come Easy

Release: US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

We Are In The Mood / Baby Love

The Sensations

7" | EU | Reissue (Treasure Isle)

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | EU | Reissue (Treasure Isle)

The Techniques

My Girl / You Don't Care

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | EU | Reissue (Treasure Isle)

The Melodians

Everybody Bawling

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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Mommy And Daddy / Girls Like Dirt

The Kingstonians

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

LP | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

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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The Blackstones

Insight

27,99 €*

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Farmers In The Den / Ram You Hard

The Bleechers

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

7" | 2015 | EU | Original (Boss Records / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Finally these great recordings from around 1973 are available again on vinyl.

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The Pioneers

Su Su Su

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2012 | EU | Reissue (Bomber Music)

The Skints

Part & Parcel

Release: 2012 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Travelling Man / Love Is Not A Gamble

The Techniques

7" | 2014 | EU | Original (Treasure Isle)

Release: 2014 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2013 | EU | Reissue (Liquidator)

The Skatalites

Walk With Me

19,99 €*

Release: 2013 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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For The Love Of Money Remixes

The Dynamics

12" | 2012 | EU | Original (Favorite)

Kiss, Cuddle & Torture Volume 2 Yellow Vinyl Edition

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Includes reworks by 7 Samurai & Mocambo!

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The Hempolics

2LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Zee Zee)

7" | 2000 | US | Original (Easy Star)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Meditations

Run Away Heathen

4,99 €*

Release: 2000 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

Give Me A Blue Beat White Vinyl Edition

The Reseters

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Jump Up)

26,99 €*

Selection Train, Inst Version / Hell & Heaven, Inst.Version

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Debut full length album from South Korea's boss early reggae band, who are stylistically funky reggae ala Toots & THE Maytals fueled by the energy of British 2-tone. For fans of THE Aggrolites, Boss Capone, THE Slackers and THE Upsessions. Ten tracks on white vinyl.

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The Blackstones

7" | WW | Original (Iron Sound)

Release: WW – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2024 | UK | Reissue (Revolutionary Sounds)

The Revolutionaires

16,99 €*

Release: 2024 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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10" | 2024 | EU | Original (Seafront International)

The Disciples

Relaxation

11,04 €* 16,99 € -35%

Dirty Affaire Limited Edition

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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New material from The Disciples (uk). Very killer new roots dubs. TIP!

" Brand new hit from the UK’s greatest dubmaster Russ Disciples as a first release on Seafront International… Produced & mixed at the Backroom studio inna original 90’s style ‘n fashion. Three release-exclusive mixes on a crisp 10” for your musical pleasure.:"

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The Cabrians

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | Original (Badasonic)

The Utopians

Look Around You

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | Original (Badasonic)

The Bandulus

Tell It Like It Is

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

The Oldians

Soul'in Jamaica

21,74 €* 28,99 € -25%

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Why You Have To Walk This Way

The Hamlins

7" | 2023 | JP | Reissue (Duke Reid Classics)

Cry Little Girl Cry / What Have I Done

Release: 2023 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Side A : Unreleased Great Rock Steady Vocal. Recording In Duke Reid Studio 1966. Side B : Unreleased. Great Rock Steady Instrumental. Recording In Duke Reid Studio 1966.

A premium series of limited edition Japanese pressed 7"s - featuring unreleased and impossibly hard to find gems from the Duke Reid archives.

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The Silvertones

7" | 2023 | JP | Reissue (Duke Reid Classics)

Run Come Celebrate / I Wish It Would Rain

Release: 2023 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Side A: 1969 Recordind Duke Reid's Studio. Unreleased. Great Harmony And Killer Early Reggae Vocal. Side B: 1969 Never Released at 1969. Wicked Early Reggae Vocal. A premium series of limited edition Japanese pressed 7"s - featuring unreleased and impossibly hard to find gems from the Duke Reid archives.

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The Techniques

7" | 1968 | JP | Reissue (Duke Reid Classics)

7" | Original (Super Weird Substance Limited)

Release: 1968 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A side is a Jamaican Independence festival tune from 1968. Foundation. Both here are great Rock Steady Vocal cuts.

A premium series of limited edition Japanese pressed 7"s - featuring unreleased and impossibly hard to find gems from the Duke Reid archives.

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The Isrights

Real?

5,39 €* 8,99 € -40%

Release: Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | UK (Cry No More)

The Springtones

High On Your Love / Dub

Release: 2023 / UK

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Doghouse & Bone)

The Merritonians

7" | 1965 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Merrritonians is a French combo exploring Rock-Steady and Jamaïcan music, the old fashion way.For their eponym debut album, Don Cavalli offered them 3 songs, " A Lonely One " is the opening title and a cover version of french singer "Pomme".50 years already! Rocksteady still captivates the souls and makes the hearts of those who listen to it capsize. A timeless, warm music and the mother of many musical trends, largely inspired by this Jamaican treasure. This Rocksteady memorial is a way of paying tribute to and thanking all the musicians, singers and sound engineers who, in such a short period of time, have recorded an impressive number of tracks! Half a century later, rocksteady is still very present in the collective memory but is rarely played live. With this in mind, The Merritonians propose to replay some of the hits from these prolific years. The Paragons, Hopton Lewis, Derrick Harriott, The Gaylads and many others will be there...Rocksteady revival !!!

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The Skatelites

Guns Of Navarone

18,99 €*

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

Release: 1965 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Seminal Ska all-time Anthem on new clean loud pressing. Originally released in 1965 in Jamaica and UK, the Skatalites insanely addictive ska tune always sounds fresh and fills any dancefloor! Check the stunning ska dancer tribute to Marcus on the flipside - killer. 100% Essential!

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The Paragons

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