Roots & Culture Vinyl LP 1012 Items

Sata Masa Gana / Drums Drums (Cool Operator Cut)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Prince Buster All Stars

10" | 2016 | EU | Original (Earth Sound)

9,99 €*

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Ms Prod.)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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You should listen to the beauty of the Prince Buster All Stars’ Bongo-led horns version of all times Abyssinians classic “Sata Masa Gana” also known as the praise to god. The Earth Sound Records exclusive remastered reissue comes loaded with a Cool Operator drums & bass cut. This single sided 45 rpm 10-inch is pressed on red vinyl.

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Manu Shamba

Pachamama

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LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Urban)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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*Pachamama* (means "Mother Earth" or "Nurturing Earth" in Quechua) is a musical tribute to our "Mère- Veilleuse- Terre" ! A French reggae with Native American colors full of good vibes and poetry. The single *Pachamama* Feat. Chorale IJD & Michel Tirabosco is the fruitof the meeting between the original song of Manu Shamba, the children's choir of the Jaques Dalcroze Institute and the pan flute of Michel Tirabosco! All recorded, mixed and arranged by the excellent Yvan Bing(Kitchen Studio Geneva).

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Gentleman

Mad World

10,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Echo Beach)

Dubmatix

Re-Wired

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Atomic Bomb Limited Edition

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dubmatix has taken his time working on his new album. Sly & Robbie meet Dubmatix "Overdubbed" was released in 2018. It scooped the Juno Award for "Reggae Recording Of The Year 2019", marking the second time the Canadian producer and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto had received this coveted award."ReWired" is his first studio album in years and it"s already abundantly clear that the wait has been more than worth it.The album offers a dazzling, masterful kaleidoscope of modern sounds of dub-oriented bass music that is enormous fun. The Canadian could be in with a great chance of winning another Juno Award.

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Mighty Megatons

7" | 2019 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

11,99 €*

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Release: EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2019 | DE | Original (Buff Baff)

Denham Smith

Old School

12,74 €* 16,99 € -25%

Release: 2019 / DE – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Augustus Pablo

The Sun

13,99 €*

Release: 2016 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Chalart58, Matah, Belén Natali, High Paw, Sis I-Leen, Sista Awa

Woman Soldier

LP | 2020 | EU | Original (La Panchita)

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Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Dubshot)

Dre Island

Now I Rise

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Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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CD | 2018 | EU | Original (Irie Ites)

King Kong

Repatriation

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Bauhaus)

Avi Matos

Dub Im Neshama

Joe Gibbs & The Professionals

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Straight from the long forgotten tapes of Avi and never released before. The DUB version of Ish I'm Neshama (Man with soul) that was featured on his iconic Lokeach Et Hayom Leat album that was released in 1986 as the first ever reggae and dub record to be made in Israel. Produced by the greatest of the greatest Yossi Fine and Dennis Bovel.

This 7" with the special dub version sees the light of day for the first time ever, alongside its' original track. Fiyah ??

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Chapter Two African Dub All Mighty

LP | UK (Joe Gibbs)

Release: UK

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lee Perry / Ari Up / Dubblestandart

Return From Planet Dub

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Collision)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1982 | EU | Original (Orbitone)

Belinda & Tony

You've Got To Try

Release: 1982 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Release: 2021

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Master Of Ceremony ''Dub''

Sly & Robbie

LP | 2006 | EU (Radiation Roots)

LP | 2021 | UK | Original (Kp Production)

Release: 2006 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Master rhythm duo Sly and Robbie first met on the Jamaican club scene of the early 1970s, when both were playing clubs on Kingston’s Red Hills Road. Thye began working together at Channel One studio when Sly was drummer and arranger of The Revolutionaries and Robbie the bassists mainstay of Bunny Lee’s Aggrovators and soon became the most in-demand drum and bass team on the island. This obscure dub album, originally released on the Imperial label in Canada, was produced by Lee in the late 1970s, and has the Rhythm Twins trying their hands at updating classic rhythms such as “The Liquidator,” “Death In The Arena,” “It’s Raining,” “Love Me Forever” and “My Conversation,” as well as killer cuts of Johnnie Clarke’s “Roots Natty Congo,” Gregory Isaacs’ “Storm” and an odd “Legalize It” rendition, plus some wacky between-song interjections. A must for all dub devotees.

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Keith Poppin

One More River To Cross

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2016 | EU | Original (Baco)

Perfect Giddimani

Reggae Farm Work

LP | 2012 | UK | Original (Jah)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Perfect returns with his new album "Reggae Farm Work".

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Jah Bunny

Dubbs International

Release: 2012 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | US (Joe Gibbs Music)

Dennis Brown

Stage Coach Showcase

Release: US

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2017 | UK | Original (Burning Sounds)

Revolutionaries

Green Bay Dub

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LP (Black Art / Studio 16)

Release: 2017 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited edition for Record Stoe Day 2017!

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George Faith

Super Eight

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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David Jahson

Natty Chase The Barber

LP | UK (Pick A Skill)

Release: UK

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2002 UK press / sleeves have age wear

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Classic Lovers Volume 2

LP (Black Jack)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Clive Smith

Stepping Forward In Dub

LP (Stoppoint)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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From The Streets Of Jamaica Volume 1

LP (Stop Point)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Radiation Roots)

Shorty The President

Fire Fire

LP | 2012 | UK | Original (Greensleeves)

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Johnny Osbourne

Fally Lover

Release: 2012 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (Trojan)

Bob Marley & The Wailers

Rasta revolution

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Brad Osbourne With Douglas Levy, Ossie Hibbert & Pat Kelly

Rockers Almighty Dub

LP (12 Star)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Aswad Black History Month Vinyl Edition

Aswad

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (UMR)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2003 | UK | Reissue (Jamaican)

Return To Orange Street

Release: 2003 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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From 1968 through to the mid 1970’s the reggae beat began to slow down,some say due to the extreme heat hitting down onto Kingston Town and its surrounding enclaves. People needed something less strenuous to dance to. The Ska and Rocksteady Sounds (see 101 Orange Street Ks007) that rocked Jamaica previously, had now found a slower tempo and become more ‘Dread’ lyrically to suit the times. Reggae music has always moved within the social climate it found itself in and this set here, as we ‘Return To Orange Street’ was Roots Rock Reggae Time....

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Dennis Brown

Love Is So True

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Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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One of the greatest reggae singers of all time, Dennis Brown made an incredible impact during a career that spanned four decades, his reign cut short by his tragically early death from a collapsed lung in 1999, aged just 42. First released in 1995 under the title Take A Stand and also known as Temperature Is Rising, the album Love Is So True was expertly produced by Anthony Dehaney, alias Bunny Gemini, at the Record Factory studios in Kingston, then home to some of the better dancehall being cut in Jamaica. Along with saxophonist/arranger Dean Fraser and the Fire House Crew and ‘Rhythm Twins’ Sly and Robbie, the featured musicians include the stalwart keyboardist Ansel Collins of “Double Barrel” and “Stalag” fame, guitarist Lascelles Beckford and bassist Danny ‘Axe Man’ Thompson of the Gifted Roots band, trumpeter David Madden of Zap Pow, and keyboardist Dennis ‘Jah D’ Fearon. The keen musicianship brought forth by these players helped coax the best out of Brown on songs such as “Never Let Your Heart Be Troubled,” which rides a tough re-cut of the “Full Up” rhythm, and “Temperature Is Rising,” on a durable re-cut of the “Far East”/“Jah Shakey” rhythm; “A Little Respect” makes use of a bouncing update of “Pressure And Slide,” the meditative “Sea Shore” is on a great dancehall cut of “Real Rock” and the anti-rude boy “Gangster” is voiced on a beautiful dancehall interpretation of “Freedom Blues.” There’s even a dancehall take of the Beatles’ “You Won’t See Me,” delivered as only Dennis Brown can, as well as a likeable re-make of Dennis’ own “Have You Ever.”

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Release: 2019

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Raggattack Meets Supa Bassie

Showcase

LP (Raggattack)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Big Joe

At The Control

LP | 1973 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Release: 1978 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Delroy Wilson

Captivity

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

Release: 1973 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Delroy Wilson was one of Jamaica's most soulful vocalists, and over a 40-year career the singer unleashed a flood of hits and a multitude of masterpieces. Born on October 5, 1948, in the Kingston neighborhood of Trenchtown, Wilson's phenomenal talent would be his ticket out of the ghetto, and his discovery by producer Coxsone Dodd in 1962 would change the path of Jamaican music. Released on Big Shot in 1973 and produced by Bunny Lee, 'Captivity' is one of the true classics from Delroy's discography, back on vinyl for the first time since its original release.

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Keith & Tex

Freedom

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1977 | EU (Radiation Roots)

John Holt

3000 Volts Of Holt

LP | EU (Radiation Roots)

Release: 1977 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Johnny Clarke

Wondering

Lennon & Mccartney Reggae Style

Release: EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Johnny Clarke ruled the dancehall in the mid '70s, using the clever "Flyers Rhythms" that gave some of his tunes an edge with the sound systems. But his voice was always bigger than this and his versatility to sing a wide range of vocal styles has seen him cut through the decades as one of reggae's best voices. Produced by Bunny Lee, mixed at King Tubby's studio, an absolute reggae/roots classic.

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The Jamestown Sheiks

LP | 1970 | EU (Black Butcher Classics)

Release: 1970 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Even though Lennon & McCartney compositions have been recorded by every genre of artist in the music industry, this selection by The Jamestown Sheiks, is unique in that the famous songs are presented in reggae style, and what a treat it is! Every song is a gem and it is refreshing to hear a different treatment of these all-time pop standards.

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | EU (Radiation Roots)

Barry Brown

Stand Firm

You Don't Live Here Anymore Black Vinyl Edition

Release: EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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One of a handful of singers that straddled the divide between the late roots phase and the emerging dancehall style, Barry Brown was gifted with a distinctive high tenor that rendered his voice immediately recognizable, making a lasting impression whenever heard. His lyrics had wit, grit, and feeling, since he often spoke of the harsh realities of Jamaican ghetto life, and equally addressed the aspirations of its inhabitants and the good times they enjoyed, frequently emphasizing the irresistible pull of a sound system dance in his recorded work.

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The Fans

LP | 2022 | EU (Radiation Reissues)

LP | 1985 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Release: 2022 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Enigmatic power-pop quartet the Fans formed in l978, spurred into action by the Bristol area’s vibrant new wave scene. Singer/guitarist George Smith previously fronted the Dragons (with future Tom Robinson collaborator Jo Burt) and guitarist Rob Williams was in Uncle Po (with future Dexy’s violinist Helen Bevington); they split after two singles for Fried Egg, but regrouped in 2OlO following a Japanese hit cover of their dejected ‘You Don’t Live Here Anymore.’ This dynamite collection joins the Fried Egg work with rare demos and live recordings, the definitive picture of one of Avon’s most impressive new wave guitar bands.

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Early B (The Doctor)

Sunday Dish

LP | 1980 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Release: 1985 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Earlando Arrington Neil became Early B on the Jamaican sound system scene, working his way through Soul Imperial, King Majesty and other sets before coming to prominence in the early 1980s on Kilimajaro, where he became known as ‘The Doctor’ for unleashing his lyrical cures on the mic. Recording for various producers from 1981, Early B reached another level upon linking with deejay-turned-producer Jah Thomas in 1984, the humorous hit ‘Sunday Dish’ leading to this explosive LP of the same name, an enduring classic of early dancehall that also features the equally hilarious ‘Learn Fi Drive.’ All killer, no filler!

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Junior Keatting

Weekend Lover

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (4weed)

Release: 1980 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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During the late 1970s, deejay-turned-producer Jah Thomas played a key role in the emerging dancehall movement, harnessing the Roots Radics at Channel One studio for rough-edged futuristic rhythms that became platforms for songs of everyday life. Junior Keating’s solid debut LP Weekend Lover gathered popular singles such as ‘Watch What You Do,’ which implored upright living, and lovers laments ‘Long Long Time’ and ‘Something Is Bugging Me’; ‘Conquering Lion’ showed that the versatile singer was also adept at deep roots tunes. With a tough mix by Scientist at King Tubby’s studio and additional editing by Bullwackie, this superb offering is of massive appeal to all fans of late roots and foundation dancehall.

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The Natural Dub Cluster

Biosfear

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Wagram)

Reggae Dub

LP | 1981 | US | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Vintage sounds collection is well known for all the albums gathering the best of a musical style in a beautiful vinyl ! Theses two albums introduce two important trend part of huge Music Family - Reggae Dub and French Rap by introducing the best of the artists that create or influence each style.

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Michael Prophet

Gunman

Release: 1981 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Wagram)

Bob Marley

The King Of Jamaica

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Reggae Versions Classics Hits Turned Into Reggae Music

LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Wagram)

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Cree)

George Faith

To Be A Lover

LP | 1969 | EU | Reissue (Radiation Roots)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Max Romeo

A Dream

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

Release: 1969 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Maxie Livingston Smith became Max Romeo through his concerted courtship of a local beauty. After a difficult childhood that saw him run away from home following the breakdown of his parents’ relationship, Max became lead singer of The Emotions harmony group, with Lloyd Shakespeare, brother of future bass wizard Robbie, during the rock steady era. Following the demise of the group, in 1968, at the request of Bunny Lee, Max wrote the suggestive “Wet Dream”, inspired by the rude ditties of the lewd American r&b singer, Blowfly, but then found himself forced to sing it in the studio after rejections from better-established peers such as Slim Smith, Derrick Morgan, Roy Shirley and John Holt. Despite a BBC ban, the song topped the British charts, spawning the debut album, A Dream. Tracks like “Wood Under Cellar,” “Wine Her Goosie” and “The Horn” continued the rude theme, though songs such as “Far Far Away” and “Love” were more traditional ballads, the latter made more outstanding through vibrant Rastafari-influenced percussion; “Club Raid” speaks of Max’s survival of a punitive police bust.

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Dreadsquad

Riddim Machine Volume 2

LP | 1997 | US | Original (VP)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Bob Andy

Hanging tough

Release: 1997 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2011 | EU | Original (Mr Bongo)

Hollie Cook

Release: 2011 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1988 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Audrey Scott

Step By Step

Release: 1988 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Willie Williams is one of those outstanding reggae individualists who has carved out his own musical niche, making a lasting impact as a beloved roots vocalist and lyricist. His unusual vocal tone is distinctive and affecting, and he has taken a singular approach to music production which parallels his uncommon spiritual beliefs; like his friend and collaborator, Yabby You, Williams is one of a select coterie of reggae figures who wear dreadlocks and celebrate the culture of rastafari, but who reject the notion of Haile Selassie’s divinity, standing firm in their belief in Jesus Christ. He will always be best remembered for his landmark Studio One recording “Armagideon Time,” which was memorably covered by The Clash, but Williams’ career has been long and varied, his story taking in many different twists and turns. Another truly original reggae great.

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Willie Williams

Words Of Knowledge

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dennis Brown

Lovers Paradise

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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One of the most beloved of reggae vocalists, Dennis Brown was more popular than Marley in his native land and rated ‘the Crown Prince’ overseas for his excellence. Lover’s Paradise is an intriguing compilation of the early 1990s, gathering work for Bunny Lee and colleagues. Along with a retitled ‘Have You Ever,’ and ‘Wild Fire’ in the guise of the title track, there is a mix of agreeable love ballads, including Dennis’ takes on Carlton and the Shoes’ immortal ‘Love Me Forever,’ and originals such as ‘Woman I Tell You No Lie’ and the devotional ‘Wolga Nagga Fire,’ plus there’s a hot cut of ‘Sleng Teng’ too. D Brown fans take note!

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Early B

Immortal

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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During the early 1980s, stylistic dancehall toaster Earlando Neil became Early B chatting on the sound systems Soul Imperial Hi-Fi and King Majesty, consolidating his reputation on the mighty Kilimanjaro. Scoring many hits before his untimely death in 1994, the posthumous compilation Immortal was compiled by Ossie Thomas, the producer of some of B’s greatest work; highlights include the smash hit ‘Gateman Get Fraid,’ the desultory ‘Imitator,’ the sadly prescient ‘If You A Coward Leave Out Badness’ and the salutary ‘Honourable Nesta Marley.’ Highlighting Early B’s lyrical prowess, Immortal lives up to its title for sure.

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Crucial Vibes

Control Yourself

LP | 1983 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A gifted guitarist and singer-songwriter, Lascelles Beckford has a long history in reggae. After playing with Harold Butler in the late 1970s, Beckford began fronting Crucial Vibes, based in Old Harbour, west of Spanish Town, the band making waves in Canada in 1983. One of the leading Jamaican backing bands of the mid-1980s, debut album Control Yourself is an excellent blend of hard-hitting roots tunes, protest music and sophisticated love songs, all driven by their excellent musicianship, with the percussionist Skully and saxophonist Dean Fraser adding exquisite touches. Quality from start to finish – one for all roots connoisseurs.

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U Brown

No Stoppin' This Music

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Whp)

Release: 1983 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The compilation you hold in your hands features the best of U Brown’s 1983 release Jam It Tonight, cut at Channel One with the Roots Radics, coupled with enthralling earlier singles laid at Channel with the Revolutionaries. The high points are many in this thoroughly agreeable set that showcases the best of peak-period U Brown; beginning with the devotional ‘Jah Is My Father Still’ and ‘Walk With Jah Love’ from Jam It Tonight, the title track speaks of reggae music’s unstoppable nature and ‘Reggae Gone International’ is a celebratory take of the ‘Pick A Dub’ rhythm, here totally reconfigured, Maxfield Avenue style. ‘Rub A Dub All The Time’ (aka ‘Tu Sheng Peng’) is a killer take of the Dennis Brown song of the same name, while ‘Blow Mr Hornsman Blow’ is an awesome re-working of the ‘Take Five’ rhythm, and ‘Come Along’ a beautiful deejay counterpart to Sugar Minott’s ‘Steal Away Girl’. U Brown has since gone on to enjoy all kinds of musical adventures in the UK, USA, and Europe, where he settled in the 1990s; listen to the artistry on No Stoppin’ This Music and marvel at his enduring talents.

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Burning Spear

Live At Coconut Groove

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Commoner)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Winston Rodney aka Burning Spear, one of the greatest visionaries in Roots Reggae music, caught live in Santa Cruz, California in 1980, a fabulous year for Jamaican music. Backed by a solid seven piece band, Rodney delivers a highly dense, hypnotic array of songs including immortal Roots anthems such as "Slavery Days", "Columbus", "Old Marcus Garvey" and "African Postman".

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John Smith

Fray

17,59 €* 21,99 € -20%

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1995 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Gregory Isaacs

Private Lesson

LP | 1982 | EU (Radiation Roots)

Release: 1995 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Legendary Jamaican songsmith Gregory Isaacs' 1995 album 'Private Lesson' on Radiation Roots. The set includes laidback cuts 'Preacher Boy', 'Feeling Sad Tonight', Diplomatic Fool', 'She Doesn't Want Me', 'Slave Master' and many more.

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Triston Palmer

Show Case

Release: 1982 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Recorded in the 1982. Roots Radics backing in a dancehall style with the drums and bass of style scott and errol flabba holt on extended 12" mixes. Produced by Jah Thomas at Channel One Studio.

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Capital Letters

Reality

Release: 2023 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Thompson Sound)

The Viceroys

We Must Unite

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2005 | EU | Original (FAK)

Ambassah

Rub A Dub Showcase I

Release: 2005 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2006 | EU | Original (FAK)

Lone Ark

Oil And Water

Release: 2006 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Railroad)

Jah Schulz

Dub Showcase

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Show The World Gold Vinyl Edition

Boo And The Tru-Tones

LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (Not Dark Yet)

17,99 €* 29,99 € -40%

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited edition of 200 copies on golden vinyl.

Reissued for the first time in over 40 years, Show the World is an unrated and relatively unknown soul / reggae album from the Caribbean. Having recently been sampled by Benny The Butcher, collectors and producers are starting to pay attention to what has been an overlooked gem until now. With the album ranging from sweet soul that sounds like it could have been released on Motown in its prime, to funky numbers that could be played in clubs, to reggae that could stand alongside some of the Studio 1 releases, this is sure to please many. No filler.

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Lone Ark Riddim Force

Balance Dub

LP (A-Lone Productions)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Earl "Chinna" Smith , Johnny Clarke, Big Youth, Cedric Myton & More

Made In Jamaic

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Capra)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Earl Chinna Smith, Johnny Clarke, Big Youth, Cedric Myton, Addis Pablo

Made In Jamaica

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Capra)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Nereus Joseph

Hope Faith & Love

LP | 2005 (Ruff Cutt)

Release: 2005

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Collin "Bulby" York Presents

Heartcrafted

LP | 2021 | US | Original (Vp / Vpal / Bulby York Music)

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (A-Lone Productions)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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All new and exclusive recordings by finest artists from Jamaica! - The latest project from reknown producer & engineer Bulby York features eight special combination tunes from Busy Signal & Cecile "Stay Home Tonight", Jimmy Cliff, Capleton & Bounty Killer's "Humanitarian", Malica & Beenie Man's "Wiggle Wiggle", Deanna & Rygin King's "Going Blind", Beres Hammond & Agent Sasco with "Teenie Weenie Love", plus fabulous cover versions of Tracy Chapman's "All That You Have Is Your Soul" by Etana & Lutan Fyah, and Lord Creator's world hit for Ub40 "Kingston Town" by Kumar & Chino. All this and more alongside solo cuts by Anthony Red Rose, Charly Black, Sanchez and the Dean Frazer version of the Duke Ellington classic "Sentimental Mood". A must have for vinyl fans and contemporary reggae music lovers - heartcrafted for real!

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Alpheus

From Creation

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Thompson Sound All-Stars Vol.1 - Linval Thompson & Friends

LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Thompson Sound)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Worldwide Rap)

LMNZ

Fire

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Black Redemption)

Judah Eskender Tafari

Life

LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Black Redemption)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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music by King Earthquake & Word Sound and Power

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Judah Eskender Tafari

Divine Right

LP | 1978 | US | Reissue (Thompson Sound)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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music by Russ Disciples, Jonah Dan & Mighty Massa

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Linval Thompson

I Love Marijuana

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Idol)

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