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The Abyssinians debut album from 1975 is available as limited edtion LP in red vinyl! - The sleeve artwork is the special one with the misspelled artistname on the sleeve artwork of the initial 1977 release for Clive Hunt's US-based Azul label, which has a double B instead of the double S. This classic longplayer was recorded at Joe Gibbs amd Harry J Studios and produced by Clive Hunt and The Abyssinians, the renown vocal-trio consisting of Bernard Collins, Donald Manning, Linford Manning!

Loose echoes of traditional African percussionmusic, field recordings and roots reggae informthe mix, whilst some parts conjure up thestripped-back post-rock of Can or Tortoise.Re-cut at Dubplates & Mastering in Berlin formaximum bass pressure. Includes printed innerwith sleevenotes by Steve Barker (‘On The Wire’),plus download card for full album.

Features contributions from Jah Wobble (PublicImage Limited), Skip McDonald (Sugarhill Gang /Tackhead) and Albert Einstein.Re-cut at Dubplates & Mastering in Berlin formaximum bass pressure. Includes printed innerwith sleevenotes by Steve Barker (‘On The Wire’),plus download card for full album.

Produced by Sylvan Morris, recorded at Harry J studios. This project help producer and sound engineer Sylvan Morris buying medicaments & helper because he turns blind.

Two Killer dubcuts from the Aggrovators.A band who were named by the legendary Bunny Striker Lee who produced these two rare dubs of Johnny Clarke and Delroy Wilson.....enjoy

Fresh off their collaboration with CHARLEY ORGANAIRE for the Specialized ONE HEART series, Chicago's roots reggae maestros release their debut 7" single on JUMP UP. "EYE FOR AN EYE" is a conscious reggae tune with homage to THE ABBYSSINIANS, flip is a WAILERS style summery vocal ska tune.

3rd album by italo-jamaican Alborosie ... original Albo-Stylee

Sound The System! - Italian reggae artist Alborosie returns with new studio recordings fueled by his passion for real reggae music. Nice price LP vinyl with 10 selected tracks, guest features include the legendary The Abyssinians, the Italian Pop Star Nina Zilli, Nature and Ky-Mani Marley.

The tracks feature a big range of veteran Reggae artists guesting, like Black Uhuru, The Tamlins or Mykal Rose. The 90ties & current generation is represented by stars like Jah Cure, Luciano, Kymani Marley, and Gentleman for sure, who is featured in the 2014 documentary film 'Journey To Jah' alongside Alborosie.

Dub is a unique discipline. A strange and sometimes unpredictable music practice. It was just after the release of Ennenne that we decided to take back the multi track recordings and start to rework the music through the mixer. In order to give a new shape to the project, we thought it was a good idea to invite some of the best producers and musicians on the Dub Scene. Following a very natural process, our vision began to take the shape of an International All Star event, including contributions from historical Dub artists such as Adrian Sherwood, Lee Scratch Perry, Dennis Bovell, and actual celebrities of today such as Gaudi, Vibronics, Manasseh, Khalab & Messmorize, and Mario Conte one the most interesting producers on the Italian experimental scene. A bunch of old and new friends with whom we share the same vision.

UK Dub pioneers Alpha & Omega (Greensleeves / A&O Records) represent the foundation of UK soundsystem culture and bass music. Formed in the 1980’s and with over 30 studio albums to their name, A&O have not only left a lasting legacy but are continuing to do so via collaborations with some of the most established names in reggae, underground artists and newly discovered talent alike. A&O's brand new studio album 'One By One' is a nod to the classic A&O sound yet illustrates A&O's forward thinking and distinctive outlook on reggae music. Another A&O classic, and well worth the wait.

One of the most eagerly anticipated albums of the year, Alpha Steppa Meets Nai-Jah “The Great Elephant”. TGE is the product of a year-long collaboration between renowned UK Dub Reggae producer Alpha Steppa and French-Nigerian singer / songwriter Nai-Jah. TGE tells the story of Nai-Jah’s reality growing up in Nigeria, the album paints a picture of corruption, greed, and suffering, a narrative each and everyone accross the globe can relate to. Nai-Jah points to strength through unity and provides great inspiration and hope through his thoughtful lyrics and sincere delivery. Steppas Records is overjoyed to present all 10 original vocal tracks plus the full dub album as one. A truly unique and powerful protest album sure to provoke, inspire and uplift.

A stinging, thumping, futuristic soundboy frightener, originally toted by JA producer Dennis ‘Star’ Hayles in 1989. 'Tempo' has mutated into shock treatment, controls set to vaporize all zinc pan.

Rawax proudly welcomes Bandulu to the family! Together with Jamie Bissimire, John O'Connell & Lucien Thompson we came to the point that the time is right to present some of Bandulu's great productions on the Foundation Series. Stay tuned!

Combination between Barrington Levy, Suga Roy, Conrad Crystal & Beenie Man. Rhythm: 'Intercom' + Hip Hop version on B side

10 tracks

Originally released in 1983, 'Life Style' is probably the most sought-after, and one of the best albums by roots reggae artist Barrington Levy. So this is a welcome reissue on vinyl.

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1978 saw the release of Bob Andy’s album Lots of Loveand I, which includes the classics “Ghetto Stays in theMind” and “Feel the Feeling.” As one of reggae’s mostinfluential songwriters he wrote 10 new songs for thisfantastic LP. Bob Andy’s incredible voice is hearable allover this record. It has often been noted that the mark ofa great artist is the continued production of notable worksthroughout his lifetime. A veritable explosion of coverversions of Bob Andy’s songs and rhythms has alreadyintroduced a new generation of fans across the globeto his music. Besides his solo career he was one of thefounding members of The Paragons.Lots of Love and I is available as a limited edition of 750individually numbered copies on orange coloured vinyl.

Dub versions of 10 of his greatest hits. Essential pick!

A historic compilation of Bob Marley tracks - newly remixed and remastered from the original 1970 Lee Scratch Perry masters.

Debut album from Mexico City's top traditional jazz-ska band, 10 trx that alternate from male and female vocals, ska to rock steady. Beautiful full color illustrated sleeve, a must for fans of NY SKA JAZZ ENSEMBLE, BROOKLYN ATTRACTORS or THE SKATALITES. ASTRUD GILBERTO goes to Jamaica.

London Calling 2008: great dubstep, grime, digital dancehall tracks feat. Warrior Queen, Spaceape, Flowdan of Roll Deep Crew, Tippa Irie, ... highly recommended!

Countless incredible records were made in Kingston between 1968 and 1971 that has never been able to lose the stigma of being described as ‘Skinhead Reggae’ but in Jamaica the term never meant anything. However Bunny Lee’s Aggro Sound’s both at home and away.They were tougher then tough ,rougher then rough ,kicked like a ‘bovver’ boot and were sharper then a razor cut trim.Raw, pure and undiluted every time...some even troubled the UK national charts..To say the man and his music dominated at the time would be a complete understatement.‘Striker’ was everywhere...travelling between Kingston, where he opened his Agro Sounds record shop at 101 Orange Street and London where he set up his Unity label with the Palmer Brothers for the exclusive release of his productions and his Jackpot subsidiaries with both Trojan and Pama records.Ubiquitous does not start to come into it. We sincerely hope that this compilation helps to point you in the direction of some of the best music from this often overlooked period from one of the greatest producers EVER!

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

Following the classic 'Almighty Dub' (MD001) and 'Rastafari' (MD002) comes another of the UK Dub scene's most renowned producers; The Bush Chemists, with one of their most popular anthems from 1996: Light Up Your Spliff.Douglas Wardrop began creating music using a 4-track recorded in 1989, before forming The Bush Chemists in 1993 with Paul Davey and Culture Freeman.

Check out this material from Busy Signal and Charly Black.Features "Moskato" aka "Hold You" riddim.

Check out this nice Dancehall material by Busy Signal and Exco Levi ‎! A-Side: Haffi Fly Out Riddim B-Side: The Return Riddim

Cali P presents his new album “I Thoughts”. Get ready fo’ di dancefloor!!

feat. Buju Banton, Shabba Ranks, Luciano, ...

The album classic was originally issued in 1977 in Jamaica only and 20 years later in 1997 released by the Blood & Fire label as the outstanding but now deleted "Heart Of The Congos". VP Records' sub-label 17 North Parade release now the definitive 2017 re-mastered 3CD / 3LP deluxe edition put together with both respect and gratitude to that illustrious antecedent. This new 3 disc-set and 3LP-Vinyl-set is the first to feature the now almost impossible to find, original mix of the album, unavailable since producer Lee Perry withdrew the set in 1977 following the refusal of Chris Blackwell's Island Records team to licence the album (Disc 3), together with the more well-known mix, dubs, disco mixes, seven and twelve inch versions and "Don’t Blame It On I" an overlooked previously unreleased track unearthed (Disc 2) and the 'Blood & Fire' Kevin Metcalfe master (Disc 1).

The new rocksteady sensation from Geneva ! Cosmic Shuffling brings back the Jamaican 60’s golden sound with his vintage ska and rocksteady. Recorded with just a few ribbon microphones and mixed in the purest tradition by Spanish wizard Roberto Sánchez on analogue tapes, Cosmic Goes Wild is simply irresistible. Between sweet romance and serious life reasoning, between heavy bass and sweet horns, sharp guitars and rough drums, Cosmic Shuffling gives a modern approach of an old time music, with a stunning vintage sound ! Pressed on 12" maxi vinyl, this record was built especially for Sound System purpose. Only 300 copies!

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

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“Dawning Of A New Era” is a fascinating collection of demos, now officially re-released for the 40th anniversary of the recordings, and making the tracks officially available on vinyl for the first time in over 2 decades!

Check out this classic Roots material by Danny Clarke and The Upsetters from around 1978!

Mastered by Sam at Precise. Deadbeat graced ZamZam with a release in our very first year of operation. Lending his name & gravitas to our young effort with ZamZam06 meant a lot to us at the time, and is something we never forgot, so we couldn’t be happier to have him back for a second outing. Canadian by birth, now residing in Berlin, Scott Monteith is known the world over as one of the most adventurous and reliable producers in the areas of techno and dub-inflected electronic music. Extremely tight quality control over multiple full length albums and countless singles on seminal labels including ~scape, Echochord, and his own flawless BLKRTZ have made him a household name in dub techno and beyond. Deadbeat’s second ZamZam sets aside obvious techno constraints for a mid-tempo reggae scorcher that sounds like it was beamed straight from the humid & heady glory days of the Black Ark studio. Anchored by a tar-thick bassline recalling Lee Perry’s “Dub Organizer,” “Wail Ball and Cry” leans hard into its rockstone drum kit, with whip-sharp turnarounds, clattering Binghi drums, melodica stabs and restrained yet ever-present flange and reverb keeping the atmosphere swampy and sparkling. A sweet falsetto intones on the loneliness and alienation we all navigate in these times of political debasement and (social) media spectacle.

180 gram vinyl compilation of early tracks by Derrick Morgan

“Best Dressed Chicken in Town” is the debut album by Jamaican deejay Dr. Alimantado. It was first released in 1978, and collects many of his self-produced singles from 1972 to 1977, employing the engineering talents of Lee "Scratch" Perry, King Tubby, and Scientist. It was the first album released by Greensleeves Records, and found favour with followers of both reggae and punk rock in the United Kingdom. The album employed several major hits as the basis for the tracks, including Horace Andy's versions of "Ain't No Sunshine" (on the title track) and "A Quiet Place" ("Poison Flour" and "I Shall Fear No Evil"), John Holt's "Ali Baba" ("I Killed the Barber"), and Gregory Isaacs' "Thief a Man" (on "Gimmie Mi Gun") and "My Religion" ("Unitone Skank"). The album was described by The Independent as "one of the finest albums from reggae's golden age".The front cover photography is credited to D.K. James and the back cover artwork and photography to David Hendley.

Dub Dynasty aka Alpha & Omega Meets Alpha Steppa's much anticipated second album. This album is a musical journey to be experienced both at home and at soundsystem sessions across the globe. With various mixes from the LP currently being spun exclusively by top soundsystems and DJ's, from high octane dub outfit Iration Steppas to leading dubstep delegate VIVEK. Beautifully mastered and pressed to two disc vinyl for maximum bass pressure featuring artwork contributions from South Africa's dance movement the University Of Steppas.

Includes reworks by 7 Samurai & Mocambo!

Check out this classic Roots material by Earl Zero!

Check out this nice Roots material by Echo Minott, Skarra Mucci, Dennis Brown and Trinity presented from Irie Ites Records!"African Princess" rhythm.

First release in a series of Reggae/Dub 7 Inches. Up first are 2 tracks by Polish beatmaker Emapea that were originally found on the In Dub 4 release.

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The beloved harmony Jamaican group The Ethiopiansreleased their debut album Engine 54 in 1968. Train imageryis the main focus on the album, with excellent falsettos andconsistent music from the prime of the rock steady period.“Train to Skaville” is the hit classic which appeared on thisspecific album. It made an huge impact overseas and itbrought the group their first tour in the UK.The Ethiopians was one of Jamaica’s most popular bandsduring the late ska, rocksteady and early reggae periods.The band was founded by Leonard Dillon, Stephen Taylorand Aston Morrison.Engine 54 is available as a limited edition of 1000 individuallynumbered copies on solid orange coloured vinyl.

Cold Busted presents some nice Reggae inspired Dub vibes by Evil Needle & Q Funktion.

Tribesman reissue the absolutely essential and highly sought-after Prophecy 12" by Fabian Miranda!! Limited stock!!

1st studio produced album by the New Zealand group from 2005. The album utilized the band's trademark dub, reggae, soul and funk influenced sound, and has been successful both in terms of sales and of critical reception. 7 times platinum in New Zealand!

Heavyweight soul providers Fat Freddy’s Drop are about to take flight once again with the worldwide release of new album Blackbird!

Fat Freddy's Drop's first Album that started it all. Now on vinyl.

Wiederveröffentlichung des Live-Albums von 2000 anlässlich des 20. Labelgeburtstags von Four Music im Gatefold-Cover mit Doppel CD und Slipmat. Mit dabei Afrob, Brooke Russell, Christoph Sauer, DJ Friction, Don Philippe, Déborah, Frank Kuruc, Gentleman, Joy Denalane, Max Herre, Sékou und Tommy Wittinger.

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

Re-issue of the 1985 album capturing Frankie Paul at his peak over a choice selection from the Great Jamaican Riddim Book of Studio One and others ('Real Rock', 'Won't You Come Home', 'He Prayed', 'Talk About Love', 'Bobby Babylon', 'Mad Mad', 'Mr. Bassie', 'Love Won't Come Easy', 'Curly Locks'), especially riding high on the all-conquering hit title track "Tidal Wave". The rhythms are propelled by Sly & Robbie.

Classic set of Lloyd Coxsone produced tracks by Fred Locks & The Creation Stepper. Heavy late 70s roots hammered by the likes of Coxsone and Shaka in their heyday.