Roots & Culture 2738 Items

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Irie Ites: Cream Of The Crop 2022

LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Diggers Factory / Irie Ites)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

The Slackers

Wasted Days

7" | 2022 | JP | Original (Jet Set)

Release: 2000 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall

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

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Ghetto Priest

Smile / Nature Boy

Release: 2022 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Before Zero)

Akae Beka

Beauty For Ashes

Melodies From The House Of Levi

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Akae Beka's inimitable style of rich, deep, multi-layered songwriting, uncompromising devotion to RasTafari and soulful healing melodies developed over decades performing with St. Croix based band Midnite and countless recordings. At the point of his untimely passing in 2019, he had released over 70LP's. He is without a doubt one of the most prolific reggae artists ever known.

The stellar production trinity that is Zion I Kings have been involved collectively and individually in creating some of the most highly regarded contributions to the vast Akae Beka catalogue. Beauty For Ashes was named as the best reggae album of 2014 according to iTunes. A monumental achievement for undiluted, uncompromising RasTafari roots reggae music this side of the millennium. Two of the LP's tracks, Weather the Storm and Same I Ah One, have been catapulted into global notoriety in part due to the viral success of the YouTube video of the 'Dub in the Rainforest' session organised in St. Croix by Tippy I in 2014. The video offered an unparalleled audio visual insight of the powerful, captivating, energy of Vaughn Benjamin, Pressure Buss Pipe, Ras Batch, and many of the bredrin and sisterin of St. Croix rallying around the I Grade Dub living dub experience.

Following 8 years of anxious anticipation, for the countless Akae Beka fans that are also vinyl connoisseurs, this LP is now being released on as a 12" vinyl LP courtesy of Before Zero Records. This offers the listener not only the chance to enjoy this LP in an analogue form, but also the chance to hold the artwork as a 12" square masterpiece, created by the hands of Ras Marcus, the artist who gave the powerful visual presence that became synonymous to much of the I Grade / Akae Beka works over the years.

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Addis Pablo

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Global Beats)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Disco Reggae Rockers Yellow Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

King Scratchmusical Masterpieces From The Upsetter

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Disco Reggae Rockers features wicked reggae disco versions of funk, soul and disco classics! This new album follows on from Soul Jazz Records" earlier highly successful "Hustle: Disco Reggae" and features reggae covers of classic songs by Earth, Wind and Fire, Michael Jackson, The Isley Brothers, Candi Staton, Curtis Mayfield and more as performed by Derrick Harriott, Devon Russell, Hortense Ellis, Glen Adams, Dave Barker and others.

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Lee Perry

2LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Trojan)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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David Hillyard & The Rocksteady 7

Plague Doctor

LP | 2022 | US | Original (ORG Music)

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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David Hillyard & The Rocksteady 7 are back with their first LP since their 2018 album, The Giver. The new album, "Plague Doctor," blends the Rocksteady 7's signature sound, which combines elements of American jazz and Jamaican influences, with classic Brazilian rhythms and themes. The Rocksteady 7 features some of the best players in the current ska and reggae scene, including members of NYC ska staples The Slackers and percussionist Larry McDonald (Toots & The Maytals, Gil Scott-Heron. Lee "Scratch" Perry).

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Reggae, Roots & Culture Volume 2

2LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Global Beats)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Always Black Vinyl Edition

The Frightnrs

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Daptone)

A Legend Reggae Classics Translucent Yellow Vinyl Edition

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

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

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

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Bob Marley & The Wailers

2LP | 2011 | UK | Original (Not Now)

Release: 2011 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2021 | UK | Original (Warner)

Popcaan

Fixtape

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Popcaan first unveiled his latest project titled Fixtape via Unruly / OVO Sound last year.

Fixtape includes a star-studded lineup, such as the Nineteen85-produced track “twist & Turn” featuring Drake and Partynextdoor. Additional guest appearances include French Montana, Preme, Masicka, Stylo G, Dane Ray, Frahcess One, Tommy Lee, and Jada Kingdom. Fixtape continues Popcaan's historic narrative as one of the most prominent global superstars in the reggae space today. It is also the follow-up to his Vanquish mixtape, which was released after it was announced that he had signed to OVO Sound.

The 19-track body of work is powered by Popcaan’s potent energy, lyrics, and unique amalgam of genres from hip-hop to dancehall and pop. Fixtape is further proof that his cultural appeal spans from the streets to the club.

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2LP | 2021 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

Rocksteady Got Soul

Return Of The Raggamuffin

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Soul Jazz Records' new Studio One release Rocksteady Got Soul is a collection of uplifting and superb rocksteady and soulful reggae from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Studio One is the number one label in the history of reggae and he album features - as ever with Studio One - an impeccable and unbeatable line-up of reggae superstars, all soaring at the height of their creative powers. Alton Ellis, John Holt, The Heptones, Jackie Mittoo, The Ethiopians, Lee Perry and more. The album is a mix of classic tunes and rhythms alongside super-rarities that were released in a dazzlingly complex web of Studio One labels and issues, deftly navigated with new sleevenotes from author and Studio One authority Rob Chapman. But enough with the chatter, just spin the platter - these tunes rule the town, hands down! This Soul Jazz/Studio One album is released as deluxe gatefold double-vinyl + house inners + download code. Also as jewel case CD housed in card slipcase. Both formats come with full sleeve notes/discography and exclusive photography.

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Skarra Mucci

2LP | 2012 | EU | Reissue (Undisputed)

Release: 2012 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2015 | US | Reissue (Tuff Gong)

Bob Marley & The Wailers

Natty Dread

Release: 2015 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Youthie)

Youthie

Gecko Tones

Brown Sugar Remastered Black Vinyl Editoin

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Gecko Tone, Youthie's 3rd album, is now available on vinyl LP! Roots, World & Groovy Reggae with an organic vibe, tinged with Jazz, Latin & Afrobeat accents."Gecko Tones is a colourful reggae/dub album with a positive vibe!

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Dennis Brown

LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (RAS)

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Irie Ites)

Linval Thompson

Ganja Man

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Strength Of My Life Remastered Edition

Israel Vibration

LP | 1988 | EU | Reissue (RAS)

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Preorder shipping from 2024-06-07

Progressive Youth Remastered Vinyl Edition

Peter Broggs

LP | 1979 | EU | Reissue (RAS)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Let's Do Rock Steadythe Soul Of Jamaica

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Trojan)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Lo Sage E Lo Fol)

Erau Dub Sound

Skanking-Khayyam

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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By drawing on the poetic pearls of Omar Khayyām's rubaiyats (quatrains), Erau dub sound takes us on the wings of a soaring dub that shines with a thousand lights. Mixing programmed beats, saturated or delicate keyboards, deep bass and oriental samples, he revisits, in his own way, the fascinating world of Nichapour's troubadour. The raw sound of the melodica rubs shoulders with the zarb and oud loops, giving another breath of fresh air to the dub. A richness which is given both in the form and the subject, creating a protean work combining musical, literary, choreographic, socio-cultural and even political dimensions.The captivating voice of Jo Corbeau makes the French translation of these quatrains roll in a controlled ebb and flow where the swell of past centuries roars. The Occitan poet Roland Pécout adds his translations and those of the legendary Max Rouquette who, in his time, proposed versions of the rubaiyats in his language of the Languedoc scrublands.

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Studio One Rude Boy Record Store Day 2024 Colored Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2006 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

Release: 2006 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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300% Dynamite! Ska, Soul, Rocksteady, Funk & Dub In Jam Record Store Day 2024 Edition

2LP | 1999 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

Release: 1999 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dancing Shoes Record Store Day 2024 Red Green Vinyl Edition

Mikey Dread

10" | 2024 | EU | Original (Music On Vinyl)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Uptown Top Ranking-Reggae Chartbusters

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Trojan)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Brutal Remastered Black Vinyl Edition

Black Uhuru

LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (RAS)

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Studio One Down Beat Special Expanded Edition

2LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2002 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

Studio One Story

Release: 2002 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Studio One Roots - 20th Anniversary Edition

2LP | 2001 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

Release: 2001 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Studio One Roots set the standard for Soul Jazz Records" long-standing series of Studio One collections and features many of the classic artists from Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd"s mighty roster of reggae. This album includes Freddie McGregor, Willie Williams, Cornell Campbell, Alton Ellis, Devon Russell alongside some of the defining crack-session men groups of Jamaican reggae history - The Sound Dimension, Brentford All-Stars, The Skatalites, New Establishment and more. As ever the album is filled with a mixture of seminal cuts and super-rarities from the vast vaults of 13 Brentford Road. Stand-out tracks include Alton Ellis"s Blackish White, a surreal and powerful Afro-centric dream, Count Ossie Nyabinghi and Rastafarian drummers genre-defying interpretation of Booker T and The MGs "Meditation", Willie Williams awe-inspiring versioning of the Skatalitesseminal Rastafari anthem Addis Ababa and many, many more.This album has been fully digitally remastered, analog cut and packaged complete with the following: Original sleevenotes by Lloyd Bradley (author of When Reggae Was King), compiled by Mark Ainley (Hones Jons), high-quality Soul Jazz mastering, wicked images of Count Ossie and the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari on the cover, and a rare image of Clement Dodd and musicians inside the studio at Studio One on the full colour inner sleeves.

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LP | 2005 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

Studio One Lovers

Release: 2005 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Studio One series features a roll call of nearly every important Reggae artist to ever come out of Jamaica. Artists featured on these releases here include John Holt, The Heptones, Ken Boothe, Alton Ellis, Carlton and the Shoes, Bob Marley, The Wailers, Marcia Griffiths, The Wailing Souls, Dennis Brown, The Skatalites and more. Six bestselling titles in Soul Jazz Records" Studio One series all back in print. These are 1000 edition black vinyl only of each title. Get up to speed with these classic releases from the most important stable in the history of Reggae music.

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LP | 2002 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

Studio One DJ's

Release: 2002 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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For this Studio One release we return to the roots of Reggae music - The Soundsystem. Throughout the late 1950s and 1960s Soundsystems played throughout the city of Kingston, Jamaica. They were the birthplace of much of Jamaica"s musical culture í Soundclashes, Dancehall and the idea of the Toaster who sang over records - the DJ. As ever Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd led the field.

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2LP | 2004 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

Studio One Disco Mix

Release: 2004 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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200% Dynamite 25th Anniversary Edition

2LP | 1999 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

Lee Scratch Perry X Bob Riddim

Release: 1999 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Carrying on perfectly from 100% Dynamite, this second compilation continues to trace the history of Jamaican reggae and the influence of American styles such as funk and jazz had on this music. Featured here are serious funk and rocksteady tunes from the likes of The Skatalites and Johnny Osbourne through to Jamaican jazz from masters such as Tommy McCook and Byron Lee, as well as some serious dub from the likes of Augustus Pablo, King Tubby and Jackie Mittoo. New bonus tracks on this new 2023 edition include seminal dancehall party cuts Sister Nancy"s "One Two" and Chaka Demus and Pliers" "Murder She Wrote", alongside classic soul to reggae covers including cuts of Marlena Shaw"s "Women of the Ghetto" and Odyssey"s "Don"t Tell Me Tell Her".

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Destiny

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Delicious Vinyl Island)

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Why You So Craven Remastered Edition

Israel Vibration

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (RAS)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Evidence Music)

Little Lion Sound

Kingston Journey

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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In The Mood For Ska - Caribou Ska Selection

LP | 2023 | JP | Original (Drum & Bass X Rock A Shacka)

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A collection of rare 60's sound sources, mainly by the Skatalites, that shows the heat of Kingston in the heyday of Ska!! Selections from Indian-Jamaican Dada Tewari's Caribou and Down Beat labels. Caribbean Recording Company, owned by Dada Tewari, was one of the first Jamaican studios to follow in the footsteps of Ken Khouri and Stanley Motta, and this album contains songs from the boogie shuffle to the heyday of ska. In addition to Lord Tanamo's ska anthem "In The Mood For Ska", this is the label's first album of mega-rare singles and top Caribou ska, including Don Drummond's last recording "Bellevue Special", "Up & Down" by the Mighty Vikings and "Way Of Fortune" by Pat & Roxie.

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LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Xterminator)

Fatis Tapes In The Oven

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Praise Ye Jah Remastered Edition

Sizzla

LP | 1998 | UK | Reissue (Xterminator)

Release: 1998 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | US | Original (Curb)

Natalie Grant

Seasons

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2023 | AU | Original (The Drop)

Fat Freddys Drop

Blackbird Returns

Release: 2023 / AU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Flying high for the tenth anniversary of "Blackbird" album, we"re pleased to announce the brand new Blackbird Returns remix album descending on the breeze. Friends from around the world, Nightmares on Wax, Jazzanova, Kings, Syrup D, Christoph El Truento & Lucky Lane, DJ Philippa, Feiertag, Marcus Worgull, The Kcbs, Yarni feat. Liv East, Dub Pistols vs Freestylers and Kid Fonque have remixed their favourite Blackbird tracks.

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Studio One 007 - Licensed To Ska!

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

The Keyboard King At Studio One Black Vinyl Edition Reissue

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Soul Jazz Records are releasing this new CD/2xLP expanded version of Studio One 007 - Licenced to Ska: James Bond and other Film Soundtracks and TV Themes, originally only ever available as a long deleted 7" RSD box set.This new edition is fully remastered and expanded to a massive 18 super rare and killer cuts from the Studio One empire.Featuring the Skatalites, Lee Perry, Jackie Mittoo, Bob Marley, The Wailers, Roland Alphonso and The Soul Brothers, rare and classic tracks from Jamaica"s no.1 record label, Studio One.

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Jackie Mittoo

LP | 2000 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

Dickes B Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 2000 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jackie Mittoo is one of the defining figureheads of reggae music !From forming The Skatalites, at age 15, alongside Don Drummond, Roland Alphonso, Tommy McCook and others, to his work as writer, arranger, producer at Studio One records during the sixties, writing and playing for artists such as Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe, Marcia Griffiths and The Heptones (to name a few), to his career as a solo artist as well as leader of bands such as The Soul Brothers, Soul Vendors and The Sound Dimension, Jackie Mittoo is at the heart of reggae music. He was one of the instigators of Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae. In the seventies, DJ music and Dancehall were based upon classic rhythms of the sixties, many using the instrumental tracks that Jackie Mittoo created at Studio One at this time.This compilation features the work of Jackie Mittoo at Studio One. It features music recorded as a solo artist (as opposed to the numerous singers that he accompanied). Most of these are taken from his recordings in the mid-sixties where he was recording on an almost daily basis at Studio One"s Brentford Road studios developing the funky reggae sound that was his trademark.Jackie Mittoo is as much an icon of Reggae as he is to fans of Funk music. He is without doubt the funkiest keyboard player ever to come out of Jamaica!

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Seeed

12" | 2023 | EU | Reissue (Warner)

Release: 2023 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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New Dubby Conquerors Green Vinyl Edition

Seeed

12" | 2023 | EU | Reissue (Warner)

Release: 2023 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (BMG Rights Management)

Madness

Can't Touch Us Now

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | UK | Original (Evidence Music)

Tiwony

Frequency

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | JP | Original (Drum & Bass)

Reggae Funkyfied

Lovers Rock Revisited Volume 1

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Reggae Funkyfied" is a new series compiling soulful, funky and disco style reggae from Mid 70's to Late 80's! The new series includes reggae covers of classic songs by Barry White, Ohio Players, McFadden & Whitehead, The Temptations, etc., familiar to soul and rare groove fans, and the rare lovers' rock "Lot Of Love - Sheila Hylton" and other sexy crossover reggae 12-tracks that will heat up the floor. These are not just easy covers that are simply backed by soul, but excellent arrangements that showcase the abilities of the producers and musicians of the time, and crossover tastes that successfully incorporate the trends of the time, such as funk and new wave.

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Neville King & Friends

LP | 2023 | JP | Original (Drum & Bass)

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Irie Ites)

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A gem of a lovers rock compilation spotlighting the UK's master producer, Neville King. "lovers Rock Revisited" is a new compilation series selected by Zunggu Zunggu, author of "lovers Rock Record Guide (Rittor Music)"! The first volume spotlights Neville King, a famous UK producer who is indispensable to the genre, and compiles a unique collection of his works from the 70's to the 80's. The album features many of the groups and singers unique to his label, such as One Blood, Blood Sisters, and Karen Dixon. This is a piece of music that is well worth listening to for beginners and experts alike.

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Chezidek

Never Stop

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2012 | DE | Original (Downbeat)

Seeed

SEEED

31,49 €* 34,99 € -10%

Release: 2012 / DE – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall, Pop

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Xterminator - Earth Feel It 7x7'' Box-Set Record Store Day 2020 Edition

7" | 2020 | US | Original (VP)

31,19 €* 38,99 € -20%

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Record Store Day 2020 Release.

Earth Feel It is a reggae 45 collector’s dream, a deluxe 7 x 7-inch vinyl box set of deep cuts, rarities, and previously unreleased recordings from (Producer) Fatis Burrell’s iconic reggae and dancehall label Xterminator. Xterminator is the label that launched the careers of Luciano, Sizzla, and Turbulence, among others. The collection, which spans 1993-2009, was drawn in part from XTM. Nation’s two-volume digital releases, Fatis Tapes In The Oven Vols. 1 and 2; from unissued recordings in the VP Records archives; and also includes several deep cuts not previously available on the 7-inch format. This set is compiled by vinyl specialist DJ Carter Van Pelt, curator of VP’s acclaimed Down In Jamaica 40-year retrospective box set. The deluxe album package was hand illustrated by Costantinos Pissourious and includes a 14-inch by 14-inch poster of the original cover art and liner notes.

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Mouthwatering)

Lee Scratch Perry

Daydreamflix

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Pablo Moses & The Handcart

Live

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2020 | EU | Original (X-Ray Production)

Soom T

The Arch

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Pablo Moses

A Song Remastered

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jamaicat Volume 2 Jamaican Sounds From Catalonia

2LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Africa Unite)

Africa Unite

Non È Fortuna

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Omar Perry

Life

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2021 | US | Original (Homegrown)

Red Astaire

Nuggets Instrumentals

2LP | 2021 | EU | Reissue (X-Ray)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Reggae & Dancehall

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Beat smith RED ASTAIRE (AKA FREDDIE CRUGER) returns with some crucial instrumental cuts from the 3 volumes of the "NUGGETS FOR THE NEEDY" series. The NUGGETS INSTRUMENTALS DLP features 'FOLLOW ME","MOVE YO ASS","COME DOWN " & more sounds of Lo Fi Hip Hop, Downtempo & Latin in full color jacket!

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Biga Ranx

1988

2LP | 2021 | EU | Reissue (X-Ray)

Release: 2021 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Biga Ranx is a major artist of the international Dub Scene, he has been acclaimed by the biggest Jamaican MC's over the years for his unique flow and style. From the age of 14, Biga has been working on his lyrics and his compositions. After 5 albums and 1000 gigs over the world, Biga Ranx his still evolving his style by mixing Dub with Electronic, Lo-Fi and Hip Hop sounds.

1988 is his 4th album and the most successful one, it sold 80 000 units around the world and tens millions of streams.

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Biga Ranx

Nightbird

LP | 2022 | EU (Jamestown Revival)

Release: 2021 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Biga Ranx is a major artist of the international Dub Scene, he has been acclaimed by the biggest Jamaican MC's over the years for his unique flow and style. From the age of 14, Biga has been working on his lyrics, his compositions, etc.. After 5 albums and 1000 gigs over the world, Biga Ranx his still evolving and his mixing Dub, Electronic, Lo-Fi and Hip Hop sounds.

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Jamestown Revival

Young Man

Release: 2022 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2002 | US | Reissue (Demon)

Horace Andy

King Tubby Tapes

Release: 2002 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Digital Kingston Session Volume 2

Manudigital

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (X-Ray Production)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Nuggets For The Needy Volume 3

Red Astaire

2LP | 2021 | US | Original (Homegrown)

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (We Are Busy Bodies)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Reggae & Dancehall

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RED Astaire (aka Freddie Cruger) drops the 12 more dope tracks influenced by classic reggae, hip hop, R&B, downtempo and dub vibes. Includes several hard to find/out of print gems including "ghetto Hell", "mambo EL Kingston" and a previously unreleased version of his classic "follow ME". Full pic sleeve. Don't miss!

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Vis-A-Vis

Odo Gu Ahorow

LP | 2011 | US | Original (VP)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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As both a popular live act and in-demand studio musicians, Vis-A-Vis released 13 albums between 1975 and 1982, of which Obi Agye Me Dofo remains the most sought after. Led by vocalist Isaac “Superstar” Yeboah and featuring Sammy Cropper on guitar, Slim Manu on bass and Gybson “Shaolin Kung-Fu” Papra on drums, Vis-A-Vis helped propel K. Frimpong to fame as one of Ghana’s most popular stars of the 1970s. On some of Frimpong’s albums, they also overlapped as part of his other recording band, the Cubano Fiestas.

As We Are Busy Bodies begins its roll out the Vis-A-Vis catalogue, it will also simultaneously release another essential album by the group, 1976s Odo Gu Ahorow. Original copies of both LPs are scarce and in great demand, with Obi Agye Me Dofo briefly issued as an LP in the US in 1980, and again in 2011 by Continental Records. Along with the Frimpong albums, they remain some of the most sought after West African records from the golden age. These reissues have been handled with the utmost respect — every detail has been given strict attention and care, with albums being remastered by Senior Mastering Engineer, Noah Mintz at Lacquer Channel.

About the album:

"The Vis-A-Vis have had many good things to their credit, none more so than the collection of nostalgic items that make up this album “Odo Gu Ahoroo”. It has been able to achieve its well-deserved place in the Ghanaian musical best-seller parade. Now by the titles and programming this entirely new album benefits from Ofobros latest recording experience, bringing many plus-factors of listening pleasure.

With brilliant musicianship, the Vis-A-Vis as a group leads in the field of danceably rhythmic arrangements which do not obscure the enchanting melodies, such as “Abofra Ketewa”. Highlighting the softly soothing, yet richly textured blend of the organ and Slim’s bass work are solos by Sammy ‘red” Cropper on lead guitar, and other instruments as well.

The groups’ thirteen years’ experience in the field of dance music has made their melody reign supreme, and I hope these all are songs that will become a cherished part of our musical past in the future, and an enduring part of our musical period then. This recording the Vis-A-Vis with a new lustre that promises to glow through many mood-matching moments in the future.

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Yellowman

Duppy Or Gunman

Release: 2011 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2005 | UK | Original (The Drop)

Fat Freddys Drop

Based On A True Story

Mad World Limited Milky Vinyl Edition

Release: 2005 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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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!

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Gentleman

LP | 2022 | Original (Urban)

Release: 2022 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Germain)

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Reggae Sunsplash

Dub Me Crazy Pt 2: Beyond The Realms Of Dub

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Produced By Donovan Germain, recorded at Channel One and Harry J's, backed by The Roots Radics & The Taxi Gang, originally released in 1982. A pre-digital taste of what was to come.

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Mad Professor

LP | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Ariwa Sounds)

Youth Meets Radical Dance Faction

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Pt. 2 of the 'Dub me crazy' series by Mad Professor. Reggae meets twisted electronics for wild dub trips!

Originally released in 1982 on the same Ariwa imprint. True D.I.Y. business from this UK dub pioneer.

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Welcome To The Edge Neon Pink Vinyl

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

Release: 2023 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Revolutionary Dream Reissue

Pablo Moses

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Baco)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Danakil Meets Ondubground Pt.2

Danakil/Ondubground

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Baco)

Groundation

The Next Generation Live

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Journey Gold Marble Vinyl Edition

Black Symbol

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Reggae Archive)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 1997 | EU | Reissue (Miss You)

Jackie Mittoo

In Africa

Release: 1997 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Referred to as "one of Reggae's quietest superstars" Jackie Mitto aka "The Keyboard King" had a remarkable path in Reggae music, a protege of Sly Stone, he started his career as part of Studio One's in house recording band and later went on to work with artists such as Bob Marley, Ub40, Barry White, Peter Tosh and Oscar Peterson. This album was the result of a rare occasion of being on tour in Africa and establishing musical connections with musicians from Ghana, recorded in Accra and mixed in London. Predominantly instrumental, this album is essential to any dub conscientious record collection, as it culminates the career of a Reggae legend whilst under new influences in West Africa resulting in an unmistakably characteristic modern dub sound. Re-issued on vinyl with remixes previously only availably on CD format.

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Marcus I Meets aDUBta

Cut A Wire Showcase

LP | EU (Hornin' Sounds)

Release: EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Greatest Hits - The Rare Grooves

Investigators

LP | 1991 | UK | Reissue (Freestyle)

Release: 1991 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Enchante)

Ben L'Oncle Soul

Red Mango

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Easy Star Presents Jonquan

LP (Easy Star)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Baco)

Johnny Osbourne

Right Right Time

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Forward Up Record Store Day 2023 Edition

Barry Isaacs

LP | 2023 | EU | Original

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

Bob Marley & The Wailers

Welcome To Dubrock 2

30,59 €* 35,99 € -15%

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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

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

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Groundation

Each One Dub One

2LP | 2018 | EU (Baco)

30,59 €* 35,99 € -15%

Release: 2018 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dance Hall Style 2022 Repress

Horace Andy

LP | EU | Reissue (Wackies)

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Dance Hall Style" is the definite Horace Andy album at Wackies.

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Johnny Clarke

Can't Get Enough

Dole Age: The 1981 Reggae Collection

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fully remastered and licensed, ltd to 500 copies. Reissued on vinyl for the first time here, this legendary Johnny Clarke recordings - originally released in 1982 on UK label Arts & Crafts - is something you wouldn't miss. Completely written by the Jamaican singer himself - backed here by Roots Radics (the Channel One studio session group) - and arranged by Clarke and Stafford Douglas (alias Mafia Tone). ”Can't Get Enough" witnesses the peak of his career with his first British production. The beginning of a period that would bring Clarke to London and see him churn out a string of hits with Douglas's production, before returning to work with Bunny Lee and Mad Professor, King Tubby, Errol Thompson, Prince Jammy. Roots reggae at its best here!

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Talisman

LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

Midnight Scorchers Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fully remastered and licensed, ltd to 500 copies. The city of Bristol has undoubtedly a rich reggae heritage. The criminally neglected Talisman finally benefits of a long overdue release, collecting their first efforts plus a series of extra tracks. You’ll get their first two singles released on Recreational Records - Run Come Girl/Wicked Dem and Dole Age/Free Speech, both released in 1981 – plus a selection of five long lost contribution. Originally formed in 1977 as Revelation Rockers, a name they soon changed, Talisman were considered the top reggae act in town alongside local contemporaries Black Roots. The band – popular for their intense live shows – opened for such glorious and diverse acts as Burning Spear, The Clash and The Rolling Stones ! This proper release on vinyl allows a new generation of fans to catch with their original style. Talisman certainly shows a different side of the UK reggae flourishing scene – think about Aswad, Steel Pulse and Misty In Roots – putting Bristol back on the map !

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Horace Andy

LP | 2022 | UK | Original (On-U Sound)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Original Chicago Reggae 1978-1996 Yellow Vinyl Edtion

Skanking Lizard

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Jump Up)

Gregory Isaacs & Max Romeo

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Chicago's first reggae band gets it's first proper anthology of rare and unreleased recordings. Twelve tracks of rock infused reggae ska that was light years ahead. Inc "jesse James" and "heart Full OF Soul" singles + "IT Happened", "strange Cargo", "tonight" & more. Yellow wax w/poster.

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Showcase Volume 1

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Global Beats)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

Studio One Women 2