Roots & Culture 469 Items

Release: US

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Same Old Same Old / Drop The Bass

Emapea

7" | 2021 | US | Original (Cold Busted)

LP | 1973 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Polish beats-wizard Emapea returns to Cold Busted for a quick double-shot of crucial dub and phat riddims. Released on 7-inch vinyl, Emapea’s new single celebrates the return of the good life with choice sounds for ‘zoning out’ in the global dancehall. “Same Old Same Old” occupies the A-side with a potent downtempo skank and an infectious sing-song vocal. The vibe is introspective and heady, as echoed percussion swirls through the soundsystem speakers. Flip the wax for “Drop the Bass,” a deeper dancefloor cut with a prominent boom-bap beat and bouncy bass line. Maximum dub pressure is exerted, with splashes of delay effects and rhythmic flourishes as an emcee gives “direction to the entire planet.” In the hands of a top selector, Emapea’s new tracks are ready to move the soul.

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Toots & The Maytals

Funky Kingston

26,99 €*

Lu-Lu Bell / Long Long Time

Release: 1973 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Toots and the Maytals' Funky Kingston is a brilliant reggae album and suitable for both beginners as for experienced listeners. The album was released twice and with so much success that it charted in the Billboard 200 and eventually made it to the Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

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The Versatiles

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

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

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Versatiles were an exciting Jamaican reggae group, formed in 1967 by Junior Byles, also a firefighter at that time, Ben 'Louis' Davis and Dudley Earl.
Lee "Scratch" Perry, then working as chief engineer at Joe Gibbs' studio, was scouting for talent for Gibbs' new Amalgamated label, and spotted the group while they were auditioning for the 1967 Festival Song Contest with "The Time Has Come".
Perry signed the group to the label, but left Gibbs soon after. Three superb titles ("Just Can't Win," "The Time Has Come" and "Trust The Book" were recorded under the supervision of Lee Perry.
When Scratch left, Gibbs employed another up-and-coming engineer/producer by the name of Winston Holness, aka Niney the Observer, to take control of his sessions. Niney produced a few Versatiles songs for Gibbs' Amalgamated label (titles such as "Push It In" and "Lu Lu Belle") which were riddled with sexually suggestive lyrics, tame though they are by today's standard.
The Versatiles stayed with Gibbs for two years, before moving to work with Perry, and then to Duke Reid's Treasure Isle label. They also recorded for other producers such as Laurel Aitken.
The group split up in 1970, when Byles left the group for a successful solo career. Byles still working as a firefighter, continued to record for Perry up to the mid ‘70s…
During their short career, The Versatiles recorded about 30 tracks for a variety of Jamaican & British record labels. Most of these songs are top uptempo early Reggae tracks with Rocskteady vocals; to spice things up, quite a few are on the risqué side such as the hit PUSH IT IN. Never a dull moment with the Versatiles.

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The Slickers

Run Fattie / Hoola Bulla

The Kingstonians / The Crystalites

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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Sufferer / Sufferer

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

That Girl / You Got Me Going

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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Lloyd & Glen

7" | 1967 | EU | Reissue (Harlem Shuffle)

Hot Sauce Volume 1 - Rocksteady, Boss Reggae, Early Dub & Early Reggae 1965-1975

Release: 1967 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Lloyd Altamont Thomas Robinson recorded many songs as a singer first for Studio One in 1963 and later for many labels and Jamaican producers including Duke Reid, Lloyd Daley, Sir JJ and more. Robinson was part of the duo Lloyd and Devon, whom had quite a few good songs under their belt including a hit for Derrick Morgan's Hop label, "Red Bum Ball.". With Glen Brown, under the name Lloyd & Glen, he wrote and recorded many outstanding Rocksteady & early Reggae tracks, some quite heavily influenced by black Soul including the two sublime tracks featured here. He went on to record the big dancehall hit “Cuss Cuss” in 1984 on the Harry J. label. He died in 2013 in the Kingston Public Hospital. He was 68 years old.

Glenmore Lloyd Brown, began his career as a vocalist in Sonny Bradshaw’s jazz group before recording duets with Hopeton Lewis, Dave Barker, and Lloyd Robinson. Later, Brown became the founder and owner of the Reggae/Dub labels Pantomine and South East Music. A sought after producer he worked with many with many Reggae greats including U Roy, Gregory Isaacs, Big Youth, I-Roy, Prince Jazzbo, Johnny Clarke, Lloyd Parks, and Little Roy. The heavy rhythms of his Dub productions resulted in his being known as "The rhythm master". He died at the Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in New York City on 4 October 2019, at the age of 75.

As “Lloyd & Glen”, they composed, sang and recorded together about 15 tracks, ranging from Ska to Rocksteady to Soul on a variety of labels between 1966 and 1968.

Most of these songs are outstanding and some are just sublime…

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V.A.

LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Harlem Shuffle)

33,99 €*

T Stands For Trouble / Enter The Dragon

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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This is the first volume of the HOT Sauce compilation LPs dedicated to the Trojan related UK labels between 1965 and 1975. The initial plan is for at least 3 albums of 14 titles. HOT Sauce Volume 1 features Rocksteady, Boss Reggae, early Dub & early Reggae outstanding original Jamaican tracks including rare songs, overlooked gems, hidden treasures and some hits. The record labels showcased on the first volume are Attack, Amalgamated, Black Swan, Blue Cat, Downtown, Doctor Bird, Duke, Grape, High Note, Randy’s and Trojan. The tracks here have been selected according to their musical interest firstly, their rarity, and their complementarity. These tracks are all outstanding tracks, “killer tracks”, there are no “fillers” whatsoever. Particular attention has been paid to the way the songs are sequenced (or “mixed”) so that the album builds up nicely and gradually, generally starting with the Rocksteady songs on the A side and the 70s songs on the B side. HOT Sauce is a musical journey across the early Reggae UK labels and across different Jamaican musical genres & talents and the way they interact together. Since the early 70s “Tighten Up” series, no compilation have really explored these labels in depth on vinyl…

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Mato

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Stix)

9,99 €*

Dice The Boss Aka Pama Dice

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Marvin Gaye gets reworked for a cosmic reggae trip and a new life to “Enter The Dragon” by legendary composer Lalo Schiffrin is provided!

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Gun The Man Down / Your Boss DJ

7" | 1996 | UK | Reissue (Harlem Shuffle)

17,99 €*

Skinhead Revolt / The Thief

Release: 1996 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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“Gun The Man Down ” by Dice The boss aka Pama Dice was first released in 1969 on the Trojan sublabel Joe with the track “Thief” by Joe Mansano on the B side. “Thief” is also reissued by us on a separate single dedicated to Joe Mansano. “Your Boss DJ” was also released in 1969 on the Joe Label with the track “Read The News” by Joe All Stars on the flip. Both titles are skinhead reggae classics that have never been reissued and are very much demand.

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Joe The Boss

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

17,99 €*

Prince Jamo Ft. Aba Ariginal

Release: 1970 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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“Skinhead Revolt” by Joe The boss aka Joe Mansano was first released in 1970 on the Trojan sublabel Joe as a B side to the track “Tony B’s Theme” by Joey’s All Stars. “The Thief” was released in 1969 on the Joe Label with the track “Gun The Man Down” by Dice The Boss on the flip. “Gun The Man Down” is also being repressed by us on a separate single. Both titles are British Boss Reggae classics that are very much demand.

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Rootsman Soldier / Dub

7" | UK (Meditative)

Release: UK

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dixie Peach / Brother Sound

Inna Babylon / Inna Dub

7" (Brother Sound)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Shanti Yalah / Lone Ark Riddim Force

Modern Babylon / Dub

7" (Nansa)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Alpheus

From Creation

17,99 €*

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Willi Williams

Glory To The King

LP (A-Lone Productions)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Prince Junior / Super Power All Stars

Raggamuffin / Version

7" | 1988 | JP | Reissue (Jammys/Dub Store Japan)

14,99 €*

Release: 1988 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Trojan)

John Holt

1000 Volts of Holt

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2015 | US | Reissue (Tuff Gong)

Bob Marley

Burnin

37,99 €*

Release: 2015 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Legend: 30th Anniversary Edition

Bob Marley & The Wailers

2LP | 2014 | US | Original (Island)

45,99 €*

Release: 2014 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2002 | US | Original (VP)

Sizzla

Da Real Thing

29,99 €*

Release: 2002 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lullaby Renditions Of Bob Marley

Rockabye Baby!

CD | 2007 | US | Original (Rockabye Baby Music)

Release: 2007 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall, Pop

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Thompson Sound)

The Viceroys

Brethren And Sistren

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Disco Deception Feat. Shniece

Prince Fatty

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Lovedub Limited)

28,99 €*

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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With his Disco Deception album, Prince Fatty (who links up with Shniece for the occasion) delivers a captivating blend of disco-infused reggae and soulful grooves. Each track resonates with his signature low-end energy, and is fuelled by Fatty's impeccable production and Shniece's soul-stirring vocals. From funky basslines to shimmering horns, the album captures the essence of classic dub and ska while infusing it with modern flair and plenty of hooky horns and melodies. Shniece's dynamic range and emotive delivery elevate each song to really create a magnetic atmosphere that keeps listeners engaged from start to finish, all with character to spare.

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2020 | EU | Reissue (BMG Rights Management)

Madness

Full House

25,99 €*

Release: 2020 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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CD | 2016 | JP | Original (Dub Store)

Willie Lindo

Far And Distant

18,99 €*

Johnny Osbourne Roots Radics

Release: 2016 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Top quality soulful, sophisticated music from 1974

Celebrated session guitarist, Willie Lindo, steps from behind the scenes and into the spotlight to deliver some top class original compositions and sublime cover versions.

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Love Is Universal / Dangerous Match One

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (17 North Parade)

LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Ariwa)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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High ranking anthem from 1982 with the Roots Radics in full effect and backed by world cup winning Scientist dub. Sampled countless times in drum and bass, this is the first time legit seven inch pressing for this original ruling version. Both tracks produced by Henry "Junjo" Lawes, recorded at Channel One and mixed by Scientist at King Tubby’s studio. Limited one-time press only, 7-inch-single with Jah Guidance label prints in a grey/white sleeve with Johnny Osbourne and "Junjo" images. European pressing.

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Ranking Ann

A Slice Of English Toast

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2021 | UK | Original (Emotional Rescue)

Dambala

Lorraine

21,99 €*

The sweet sound of Cocoa Tea - reggae anthology

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Disco Reggae Lovers series reaches a zenith with the first ever reissue of Dambala and their beautiful reggae roots song Lorraine. Long a diggers secret, it seemed only apt to ask the DJ who brought it to the attention of many, with a wonderful dub by label stalwart, Lexx. Born in Lagos, Nigera but growing up in the Harrow Road area of West London, Augustus "Gus" Anyia immersed himself in the music of area during the vibrant 60s awakening of African and Caribbean cultures. Learning drums as a boy, he quickly progressed to classical guitar and would perform at school and beyond. Jamming with guitarist Alvin Christie led to them forming Dambala in 1975. Their first releases set them on their way, produced by Jimmy Lindsey, mixed by Dennis Bovell and cut by Porky. From there more singles followed, repeatedly touring Europe and recording for a TV documentary, before pressures took hold and following a change in line up, the band recorded their sole album, Azania. Lorraine was the stand out, a wonderful love song of youth's forlorn love, it's warm drum and bass encompassing the yearning lyric. A small masterpiece of UK roots in it's own right, this special 7" comes with a simple, but perfect dub mix from Lexx and will be followed by a comprehensive reissue of Dambala by the label.

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Cocoa Tea

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

32,99 €*

Love Don't Live Here Anymore

Release: 2008 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Sharon Forrester

12" | 2022 | UK | Original (Freestyle)

14,99 €*

Survivor Feat. Askala Selassie / Return Of The Warrior

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Good music never dies!" - This was Diane Ellis' mantra when she set out to produce this, her first record, in 1979. She recalls hearing the Rose Royce classic Love Don't Live Here Anymore on the radio and instantly thinking it would make for a great reggae cover, immediately envisioning the sound she was looking for. Drafting in the legendary Boris Gardiner and vocalist Sharon Forrester they created this timeless version of a perennial classic - now available here in it's full extended discomix glory for the first time on 12" since it's original outing, and backed with hornsman cut placing Dean Fraser's sax front row center.

The record was made when Ellis was studio manager for the world-famous Tuff Gong studios, but wanted her outing as a record producer to be a totally independent venture - gaining the great Bob Marley & the TG team's blessings in the process. And so Aquarius Studio in Half Way Tree was where it was all laid-down. Diane credits the Legendary owner and pioneering producer, Herman Chin Loy, as also being of great help on the record, providing a guiding ear throughout the process.

Despite this the evident strength of this first production, Ellis would follow up with only one other production, Junior Tucker's cover of "One of the Poorest People" (this time one recorded at Tuff Gong studios, and releasing the 56 Hope Road subsidiery). While both records performed well on local radio and charts, Diane exited the music industry shortly after. Now 43 years later, Diane is overjoyed her production is having a comeback, saying that "the support and love felt during the project can never be replicated, and I give thanks to all who supported then and now".

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Ariwa Posse

7" | 2023 | Original (Ariwa)

Hugh Mundell / Pablo All Stars

Release: 2023 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Great Tribulation / D. Park Style

7" | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Onlyroots)

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | EU | Reissue (Wackies)

Annette Brissett

Hard To Find

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Patate)

Phillip Frazer

Come Ethiopians

The Kingston Sessions 1978 - 1985

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Originally released in Jamaica on the Bertram Brown's "Freedom Sounds" label in 1978

Re-issue with two bonus tracks. Mixed at King Tubby's Studios by Scientist & Prince Jammy.

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Norris Reid

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Onlyroots)

31,99 €*

Reggae Anthology : Sweet Reggae Music

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Double album compilation of Norris Reid's recordings from 1978 to 1985 in Kingston. All Remastered & licensed from Norris himself.

Norris Reid has performed and recorded with the greatest Jamaican artists. This compilation pays tribute to one of the key figures of Reggae's golden age.

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Barrington Levy

LP | 2013 | EU | Reissue (VP)

23,99 €*

Release: 2013 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1990 | US | Reissue (SST)

H.R. Of Bad Brains

Charge

34,99 €*

Release: 1990 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2022 | US | Original (Now-Again)

Boris Gardiner

Ultra Super Dub V.1

29,99 €*

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Cienfuego Music)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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1970s Jamaica suffered an unprecedented stretch of political turmoil and violence, and as the country’s economy and morale collapsed, reggae and its offshoots exploded worldwide. Boris Gardiner enjoyed great success leading bands, issuing albums that mixed reggae, ska, soul and funk, and collaborating with the likes of Lee (Scratch) Perry and Herman Chin-Loy in their legendary studios and playing on hundreds of records. So many that he lost count. Sometime around the issue of his Boris Gardiner Happening Is What’s Happening album - a Loft classic, with David Mancuso favoring Gardiner’s take of Booker T. and the MG’s “Melting Pot” at his legendary gathering - and his soundtrack to Every N----r Is A Star, famously sampled by Kendrick Lamar and used as the introduction to the film Moonlight, two albums - Ultra Super Dub Vols. 1 and 2 - credited to The Boris Gardiner Happening - two albums so obscure that for the longest time Boris wasn’t even aware that they existed. Following classics such as King Tubby’s Dub From the Roots and Augustus Pablo’s King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown, Miami-based Alty East’s Ultra Records took instrumentals Gardiner created for a run of 45s, and created and issued these compilations of dubbed out originals and JA renditions of songs by Otis Redding, Clarence Carter, Betty Wright, Jimmy “Bo” Horne and Ultra label-mate Frankie Zhivago Young. Released in tiny runs in handmade, silkscreened, paste-on covers, they have become some of the most sought after Jamaican albums. Now, issued under Boris’ guidance, and with a detailed booklet by Jeff Mao, which delves into the deep scene which birthed these remarkable records, we can finally consider the last, unheard portion of this landmark musician’s career.

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Hempress Sativa

Scheme / Dub

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Oneness)

Headcornerstone

Walk On

22,99 €*

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Peace And Love - Wadadasow

Dadawah

LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (Antarctica Starts Here)

29,99 €*

Lloyd Charmers / Charmers Dub People

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Michael George Henry (aka Ras Michael and, for this lone release, Dadawah) was born in 1943 in Saint Mary Parish, in northeastern Jamaica. Henry was raised in a Rastafari community when the religious movement was still in its infancy and marginalized within Jamaica. It was there that he began performing Nyahbinghi, the Rastafarian devotional music that combines the influences of African drumming and Black gospel. Henry found himself in Kingston in the late 1950s where he worked for Coxsone Dodd at the legendary Studio One. By 1968, he had formed the group Sons of Negus and the first overtly Rasta record label, Zion Disc. As Rasta filtered into the mainstream, Henry released more music including albums for Trojan, Dynamic and Grounation labels. Originally released in 1974, Peace And Love – Wadadasow is Dadawah’s magnum opus. Produced by Lloyd Charmers, the album features slinky basslines, wah-wah guitar, hypnotic keyboards, dubbed-out studio trickery and, of course, the propulsive drumming and rhythmic chanting characteristic of Nyahbinghi. Antarctica Starts Here presents the first widely available domestic release of Peace and Love - Wadadasow. This reissue is part of an archival series that focuses on Trojan’s essential ’60s and ’70s catalogue. Liner notes by JR Gonne.

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Slavery / Dub Slave

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Hornin Sounds)

7" | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Giant / Onlyroots)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Killer 70's deep roots tune by Lloyd Charmers. Recorded at Federal Studio.

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Alton Ellis

Too Late To Turn Back

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Gaylads / The Sound Dimension

Africa / Congo Rock

7" | 2016 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

18,99 €*

Milton Henry / King Tubby

Release: 2016 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Gaylad’s powerful Rocksteady Proto-roots anthem + The Sounds Dimension’s superb 60s Rastafarian instrumental – Deep and Heavy!

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Corn Bread & Butter / Corn Bread Dub

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Freedom Sounds)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Hopeton Lewis ,U Roy / Herman Marquis

Tom Drunk/Toms Version

7" | 2015 | Reissue (Duke Records / Buyreggae)

9,99 €*

Release: 2015 / Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Stranger Cole / Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics

Crying Every Night/Mighty Alley

7" | 2014 | Reissue (Duke Records / Buyreggae)

9,99 €*

Release: 2014 / Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Put Food On The Ghetto Youth Table

Eek-A-Mouse

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Irie Ites)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Sensations / Winston Wright

Those Guys, Moonwalk

7" | 1968 | EU | Reissue (Duke Records / Buyreggae)

Release: 1968 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Strickly Ranking : The Blackbeard Years 1977-80

Horace Andy

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Patate)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (MONLY ROOTS)

Larry Marshall

I Admire You

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Gg's)

Gregory Isaacs

Best Of Volume 1

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

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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Such Is Life / Come Down 68

Lord Creator

7" | 1968 | EU | Reissue (Randy's)

8,99 €*

Release: 1968 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | EU | Reissue (High Note)

Bob Andy

Set Me Free

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Delroy Williams & Augustus Pablo

Think Twice / Babylon Boy

12" | 2020 | EU | Original (Onlyroots)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Never Be Ungrateful / Mr Isaacs Version

Gregory Isaacs

7" | 2020 | EU | Original (Onlyroots)

Augustus Pablo / Impact All Stars

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Killer roots" tune of one of the most prolific Jamaican singer. Heavyweight dub on the B side.Recorded in the 70's at Randy's Studio 17 North Parade.

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Java / Java Version

7" | 2020 | EU | Original (Onlyroots)

7" | 2020 | EU | Original (Onlyroots)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Legendary innovative instrumental tune by Augustus Pablo. Recorded at Randy's Studio in 1971. Produced by Clive Chin.

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Michael Blackford

Bush Doctor / Version

Freddy Mckay & Trinity / Gg's All Stars

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Rare Jamaican Digital tune. Tribute to Peter Tosh, recorded the year of his death in 1987. "The greatest man 'have ever known was raised in Kingston ghetto... They call him the Bush Doctor...Dread ! They call him the Bush Doctor ... Man ! They call him the Bush Doctor but Winston McIntosh was his name "

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Come Together / Sha-La Mar Rockers

12" | 2020 | EU | Original (Onlyroots)

LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Onlyroots)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Produced by Alvin "GG's" Ranglin in 1980. Killer roots vocal & Dj's, Dub on the flip.

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Augustus Pablo

Earth Rightful Ruler

18,99 €*

LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Onlyroots)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Recorded at Harry J & Channel One in 1982 with iconic musicians as China Smith, Flabba Holt, Robbie Shakespear, along with Norris Reid and Delroy Williams on backing vocals.The album include a recut of the classic "Java" and the singing of Hugh Mundell on "Ratafari Tradition". Reissue with the artwork of the original Jamaican press.

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Augustus Pablo

East Of The River Nile

LP | 2019 | DE | Original (Tomawok)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Deep instrumental & dub album. Recorded in 1978 in the best Jamaican studios, including Lee Perry's famous "Black Ark" along (as always !) the cream of the musicians including members of "The Wailers". Pablo mystical & meditative sound take us far away, to the ethiopian roots.

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V.A.

Ganja City Riddim

Release: 2019 / DE – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Wagram)

Bob Marley

The King Of Jamaica

16,99 €*

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Johnny Clarke

Creation Rebel

34,99 €*

Ganja Train / This Feeling

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

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Mortimer

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Royal Order)

8,99 €*

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2015 | US | Reissue (Tuff Gong)

Bob Marley

Kaya

37,99 €*

Release: 2015 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Benny Page & Sweetie Irie

Party With You

12" | 2015 | EU | Original (High Culture)

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Liquidator Music)

The Oldians

We Are Reggae

25,99 €*

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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A So The System Work / Survival Version

Ruddy Symbol

7" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Hornin Sounds)

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Westfinga Presents Jojo In Finestyle

Jojo Gladstone

LP (Vitalmix)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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T-Jah, Mono Elekin, Yabass Yaba Radics

Thanks And Praises

7" | 2023 | Original (Infinite Density)

Release: 2023 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Skank & Groove)

Joe White

Rudies All Around

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Johnny Osbourne, Jah Sawdem, Natural Vibes, Papa Tullo

Can't Leave Jah

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Jammy's / Buyreggae)

16,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Sly & Robbie / The Roots Radics

The Dub Battle Blue Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Dubshot)

26,99 €*

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Excursions In Soul, Reggae, Funk & Dub

Soul Sugar

CD | 2021 | EU | Original (Gee)

14,99 €*

Stone Cold Ohio Remastered

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Since first emerging in the latter half of the noughties, Guillaume Metenier’s Soul Sugar project has evolved considerably. Initially a trio built around the virtuoso organist’s love of ‘60s and ‘70s soul-jazz and Hammond funk – Metenier studied under jazz organ legend Dr Lonnie Smith – Soul Sugar is now a collaborative collective that draws just as much influence from classic Jamaican dub and reggae as the works of Jimmy Smith and Jimmy McGriff. The outfit’s musical evolution comes into sharp focus on Excursions in Soul, Reggae, Funk & Dub, a collection of hard-to-find tracks that have been released at different points, and on different vinyl formats, over the last three years. Taken as a whole, the set offers a stunning snapshot of Soul Sugar’s rapidly expanding catalogue of classics. Metenier is once again at the controls but this time round Soul Sugar’s cast list of contributing musicians includes Sly & Robbie, Blundetto, Lone Ark, Slikk Tim, Thomas Naim and honeyvoiced soul singer Leo Carmichael. Metenier also stars as a musician, providing lively and ear-catching organ solos under his now familiar Booker Gee alias. What’s most noticeable from the off is the richness of the reggae riddims, the warmness of the instrumentation and the effortlessly soulful nature of the music. This is particularly evident on the collective’s stunning covers of Luther Vandross’s "Never Too Much" and Marvin Gaye’s "I Want You": effortlessly sunny and life-affirming interpretations that re-imagine the tracks as sumptuous slabs of reggae-soul and provide a platform for Leo Carmichael’s inspiring and comforting voice. Metenier and friends’ take on dub reggae – toasty, authentically bass-heavy and seeped in analogue effects – can also be admired on "Matumbee" and "Cool Down", the latter a digi-dub influenced affair rich in colourful synths sounds, echoing delay trails and sub bass so deep it will rattle your teeth. Both also contain lusciously jazzy guitar licks and some incredible keyswork from Metenier.The guiding hand of Spanish multi-instrumentalist and producer Lone Ark can be heard on album opener "Aximites" – think Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry producing Jimmy Smith – and "Faith", an expertly breezy concoction that sports Jackie Mittoo-esque Hammond B3 solos from Metenier over a luscious backing track that sounds like something that may have emerged from Studio One in the mid 1970s. The collective’s love of Studio One is explored further on a sweaty, reggae-funk cover of "Greedy" that features fabulous drums, bass and guitar from Slikk Tim, while "Out In The Rain" is an authentically sparse, spaced-out dub number laden with fluid instrument solos and devilishly heavy riddim. Part compilation, part artist album, part collaborative celebration of dub-soul fusion, Excursions in Soul, Reggae, Funk & Dub is the strongest statement yet of who Soul Sugar are, and where they’re going.

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Little Axe

LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Echo Beach)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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White Light / Cold & Clear

Liam Bailey

7" | 2020 | US | Original (Big Crown)

12" | 2019 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Liam Bailey comes out swinging with "White Light," an instant-classic, dancefloor filler. The rough and tough drum break intro catches you from the first beat before the track gives way to an infectious and uplifting reggae-dis- co number. Liam's instantly recognizable voice showers his muse with praise over deep round bass lines and a four on the floor beat. The combination of Leon Michels' crushing production and Bailey's lyrics like "You love yourself, you're so exciting, like no one else"... is sure to make this a staple in dj sets around the globe.The B side "Cold & Clear" is a proper lighters in the air, slap the wall, top ranking tune. The track struts in the door with a natural and undeniable confidence. Liam weaves a heavy metacognitive story over the one drop drums, perfect basslines, and organ stabs that will have people stepping in rhythm. The lo-fi production weaves elements from the finest early rocksteady era with touches from the late 70s / early 80s digital era and takes the entire vibe into the present with unorthodox arrangements and vocal treatments. Bailey has a tune here that will hold up next to the classics in the dancehalls from the yards of Jamaica to the discotheques in his homeland of England.

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Willie Williams

Armageddon Time

21,99 €*

Leon Dinero / Screechy Dan

Release: 2019 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Willie Williams' roots rock reggae classic Armagideon Time – the rare 12" extended Discomix version split into two sublime heavyweight slices and cut super-loud on a 12" single.

Produced by Studio One supremo Coxsone Dodd this is a huge Reggae anthem on the classic 'Real Rock' rhythm, famously covered by The Clash and sampled by KRS One, The Fugees and many more.

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If You Ask Me / Bandits

7" | 2019 | US | Original (Daptone)

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2017 | EU | Original (Stix)

V.A.

Disco Reggae Volume 3

Africa Must Be Free By 1983

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

The perfect soundtrack to extend the summer!!

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Hugh Mundell

LP | 1978 | UK | Reissue (Greensleeves)

Encounters Pac-Man at Channel One

Release: 1978 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Wiederveröffentlichung eines gefeierten und gesuchten Klassikers des Roots Reggae von 1978, produziert von Augustus Pablo und Hugh Mundell, re-mastered von Kevin Metcalfe! Die Musik wurde eingespielt von Basil "Benbow" Creary, Carlton "Santa" Davis, Wycliffe "Steely" Johnson, Jacob Miller & Leroy "Horse Mouth" Wallace (Drums), Robbie Shakespeare & Leroy Sibbles (Bass), Earl "Chinna" Smith, Geoffrey Chung & Clayton Downie (Guitar), Paul "Pablove Black" Dixon & Augustus Pablo (Organ, Piano, Melodica) und aufgenommen im Channel One Studio (Engineer: Ernest Hookim), Harry J Studio (Engineer: Sylvan Morris), Joe Gibbs Studio (Engineer: Errol "Errol T" Thompson), King Tubby's Studio (Engineer: Phillip "Prince Phillip" Smart), The Black Ark (Engineer: Lee "Scratch" Perry).

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Scientist

LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Dub Mir)

7" | 2012 | UK | Original (Jamaican)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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In this great LP Scientist delivers one of his most progressive mixes, deconstructing the originals down to their skeletal base and adding just the right amount of mixing board-generated Echoplex and reverb with his patented minimal sound, a landscape resplendent with steely piano, depth-charge drums, and futuristic dub effects. A mind-warping yet eminently enjoyable way to check into dub central!

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Dillinger

Jah Jah Dub

Don't Cut Off Your Dreadlocks

Release: 2012 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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/ A Social Version

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Linval Thompson

7" | 2011 | UK | Reissue (Jamaican)

Release: 2011 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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I'll Never Let You Go / Return To Sender

Elvis & The Matomatics

7" | 2011 | FR | Original (EDR)

8,99 €*

LP | 1997 | US | Reissue (VP)

Release: 2011 / FR – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall, Pop

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Elvis Presley has always been popular in Jamaica, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s when he was still an active presence on the international pop charts, so EDR Records gives a Reggae Tribute To The King Elvis Presley with 2 juicy Remixes …

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Sizzla

Black Woman & Child

Disco Edits Orange Vinyl Edtion

Release: 1997 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Der Modern Roots Classic ist wieder als Original US-LP Vinyl erhältlich! Der Longplayer wurde 1997 von Robert "Digital B" Dixon produziert und von Barry O'Hare, Benjy Myres, Bongo Herman, Dalton Browne, Dean Frazer, 'Dish', Donald Dennis, Ernie Wilks, Jazzwad, Melbourne Miller, Paul Crossdale, Paul Henton, Robbie Shakespeare, Ronald "Nambo" Robinson, 'Saxie' und Sly Dunbar eingespielt, die Backing Vocals übernahmen Dalton Browne and Marie Gittens. Als Riddims kamen u.a. diverse Klassiker von Coxone Dodd/Studio One Label, und/oder von Black Uhuru und The Abyssinians zum Einsatz: "Stars", "Drum Song", "Queen Of The Minstrel", "Leaving To Zion", "Satta", "He Prayed".

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Moar

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (45 Loves)